Troubleshooting
Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully,
and refer to Maintenance on page 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Problem
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
Engine does not start
1. The fuel tank is empty or the
fuel system contains stale fuel.
1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank
with fresh gasoline. If the
problem persists, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
2.
3.
4.
The primer has not been
pushed in.
2. Push the primer in 3 times.
The wire is not connected to
the spark plug.
3. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
The spark plug is pitted, fouled, 4. Check the spark plug and
or the gap is incorrect.
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
Engine starts hard or loses power
1. The fuel tank contains stale
fuel.
1. Drain and fill the fuel tank with
fresh gasoline.
2.
The fuel cap vent hole is
plugged.
2. Clean the fuel cap vent hole or
replace the fuel cap.
3.
The air filter element is dirty
and is restricting the air flow.
3. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner
and/or replace the paper air
filter.
4.
5.
The underside of the housing
contains clippings and debris.
4. Clean under of the housing.
The spark plug is pitted, fouled, 5. Check the spark plug and
or the gap is incorrect.
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
6.
The engine oil level is low or
the oil is dirty.
6. Check the engine oil. Change
the oil if it is dirty or add oil if it
is low.
Engine runs rough
1. The wire is not connected to
the spark plug.
1. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
2.
The spark plug is pitted, fouled, 2. Check the spark plug and
or the gap is incorrect. adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
3.
The air filter element is dirty
and is restricting the air flow.
3. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner
and/or replace the paper air
filter.
Lawn mower or engine vibrates
excessively
1. The blade is bent or is out of
balance.
1. Balance the blade. If the blade
is bent, replace it.
2.
3.
The blade bolt is loose.
2. Tighten the blade bolt.
The underside of the housing
contains clippings and debris.
3. Clean under the housing.
4.
The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
4. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, Toro Lawn Mower Manual |
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| Tags | Toro 20039 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Toro. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (CDT) - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT) - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT)
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| Publisher | toro.com |
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