Toro Z MASTER 2000 Series - Operation

General T roubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause Corrective Action
The blade control switch (PT O) is
engaged.
Move the blade-control switch (PT O) to
the disengaged position.
The parking brake is not engaged. Move the motion control levers to the
neutral lock position (park).
The battery is dead.
Charge the battery .
The electrical connections are corroded
or loose.
Check the electrical connects for good
contact.
A switch is worn or damaged.
T est and replace faulty switch.
The starter does not crank.
The fuse is blown. Replace the fuse.
The fuel tank is empty . Fill the fuel tank.
The throttle is not in the correct position. Be sure that the throttle control is
always in the fast positions.
There is dirt in the fuel lter . Replace the fuel lter .
There is dirt, water , or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
Clean and ush the fuel system.
The air cleaner is dirty .
Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
The seat switch is not functioning
properly .
Check the seat-switch and replace if
faulty .
The electrical connections are
corroded, loose, or damaged.
Check the electrical connections for
good contact. Clean the connector
terminals thoroughly with electrical
contact cleaner and apply dielectric
grease.
The spark plug is fouled or improperly
gapped.
Adjust or replace the spark plug.
The spark plug wire is not connected.
Check the spark plug wire connection.
The engine does not start, starts
hard, or fails to keep running.
A switch is worn or damaged.
T est and replace faulty switch.
The engine load is excessive. Reduce the ground speed or raise
height-of-cut.
The air cleaner is dirty .
Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
The oil level in the crankcase is low . Add oil to the crankcase.
The cooling ns and air passages
above the engine are plugged.
Remove the obstruction and thoroughly
clean cooling ns and the air passages.
The fuel tank vent system is plugged. Inspect fuel tank vent system for
obstruction and repair system.
There is dirt in the fuel lter . Replace the fuel lter .
The engine loses power .
There is dirt, water , or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
Clean and ush the fuel system.
2000 Series Z MASTER®Service Manual Page 3–3
T roubleshooting: General T roubleshooting
3460-328 Rev A