Toro 58630, Operator'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. The engine switch is in the O
FF
position.
1. Move the switch to the O
N
position.
2. The spark-plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
2. Install the wire on the spark plug.
3. The spark plug is wet, pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
3. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug.
The engine does not start.
4. The fuel-line hose is not positioned at
the bottom of the fuel tank.
4. Push the fuel-line hose into the fuel in
the fuel tank.
1. The air filter is dirty. 1. Clean or replace the air filter.
2. The choke is partially engaged. 2. Move the choke lever to the R
UN
position.
The engine runs rough or floods during
operation.
3. The carburetor is out of adjustment. 3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
1. Stale fuel is in the fuel system. 1. Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel.
2. The spark-plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
2. Install the wire on the spark plug.
3. The carburetor is dirty. 3. Clean the carburetor, use fuel
stabilizer, and use a new fuel can.
The engine is difficult to start.
4. The fuel is not sufficiently primed. 4. Press the primer bulb 3 times, then pull
recoil handle.
1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. The choke is not engaged. 2. Move the choke lever to the C
HOKE
position.
3. The air filter is dirty. 3. Clean or replace the air filter.
4. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
4. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
The engine does not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
5. There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank. 5. Drain the tank and replace the fuel with
the proper type.
1. The fuel filter is clogged. 1. Clean the fuel tank and replace the
fuel filter.
2. The air cleaner is dirty or damaged. 2. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
3. The carburetor is out of adjustment. 3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
The engine misses or lacks power.
4. The spark plug is wet, pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
4. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug.
1. The fuel cap is not venting. 1. Clean or replace the fuel cap; check
the vent.
2. The fuel filter is plugged. 2. Clean or replace the fuel filter.
The engine runs and then stops.
3. The carburetor is out of adjustment. 3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
The engine speed is too high.
1. The carburetor is out of adjustment. 1. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
The auger turns at idle. 1. The idle speed is too high. 1. Lower the idle speed.
1. The choke lever is in the O
N
position. 1. Turn the choke lever to the O
FF
position after starting the engine.
2. The carburetor is out of adjustment. 2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
3. The powerhead is damaged or broken. 3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
The auger turns, but has no power.
4. The clutch shoes are worn or damaged. 4. Replace the clutch shoes and spring.
The auger jumps. 1. The blade is damaged. 1. Replace the blade.
1. The blade is dull. 1. Replace the blade. The auger cuts slowly.
2. The fishtail point is damaged. 2. Replace the fishtail point.
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