Toro 74402 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. The engine load is
excessive.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. The oil level in the crankcase
is low.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. The cooling ns and
air passages under the
engine blower housing are
plugged.
3. Remove the obstruction
from the cooling ns and
air passages.
4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
The engine overheats.
5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is
in fuel system.
5. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer
1. The blade control (PTO) is
engaged.
1. Move the PTO to
Disengaged.
2. The motion control levers
are not in the brake
position.
2. Move the motion control
levers to the brake position.
3. The operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat.
4. The battery is dead. 4. Charge the battery.
5. The electrical connections
are corroded or loose.
5. Check the electrical
connections for good
contact.
6. A fuse is blown. 6. Replace the fuse.
The starter does not crank
7. A relay or switch is
damaged.
7. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. The fuel valve turned off. 2. Open the fuel valve.
3. The choke is not on. 3. Move the choke lever to
On.
4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
5. The spark plug wire(s) is
loose or disconnected.
5. Install the wire(s) on the
spark plug.
6. The spark plug(s) is pitted,
fouled, or the gap is
incorrect.
6. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug(s).
7. There is dirt in fuel lter. 7. Replace the fuel lter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is
in fuel system.
8. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
9. There is incorrect fuel in the
fuel tank.
9. Drain the tank and replace
the fuel with the proper
type.
The engine will not start, starts
hard, or fails to keep running.
10. The oil level in the crankcase
is low.
10. Add oil to the crankcase.
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