Toro 71197 - Troubleshooting; Starter Does Not Engage; Engine Will Not Start, Starts Hard, or Fails to Keep Running; Engine Loses Power

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Starter does not engage.
1. Blade control (PTO) is
ENGAGED.
1. Move blade control (PTO) to
DISENGAGED.
2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake.
3. Battery is dead. 3. Charge the battery.
4. Electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
4. Check electrical connections
for good contact.
5. Fuse is blown. 5. Replace fuse.
6. Relay or switch is defective. 6. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
Engine will not start, starts hard, or
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1. Operator is not seated. 1. Sit on the seat.
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fails to keep running.
2. Fuel tank is empty. 2. Fill fuel tank with gasoline.
3. Air cleaner is dirty. 3. Clean or replace air cleaner
element.
4. Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
4. Install wire on spark plug.
5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or
gap is incorrect.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Choke is not closing. 6. Check for choke operation.
7. Dirt in fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Idle speed is too low or
mixture is incorrect.
8. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
9. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
9. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
Engine loses power.
1. Engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed.
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2. Air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean air cleaner element.
3. Oil level in crankcase is low. 3. Add oil to crankcase.
4. Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing
are plugged.
4. Remove obstruction from
cooling fins and air passages.
5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or
gap is incorrect.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Vent hole in fuel cap is
plugged.
6. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
7. Dirt in fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
8. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.