Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The crankcase-oil level is incorrect.
1. Fill or drain to the Full mark.
2. The coolant level is low.
2. Check the coolant level and replenish
it as needed.
3. The engine is operated under
excessive load.
3. Reduce load; use lower ground speed.
4. The air-intake screens are dirty.
4. Clean with the air-intake screens with
every use.
The engine overheats.
5. The cooling fins and air passages
under the engine-blower housing
and/or the rotating-air-intake screen
are plugged.
5. Clean the cooling fins and air passages
with every use.
1. The crankcase-oil level is incorrect.
1. Fill or drain to the Full mark.
2. The air-cleaner element is dirty.
2. Replace the air-cleaner element.
3. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel
system.
3. Drain and flush the fuel system; add
fresh fuel.
4. The engine is overheated.
4. See "The engine overheats" above.
5. The vent hole in the fuel-tank-vent
fitting is plugged.
5. Replace the fuel cap.
The engine loses power.
6. The engine has low compression.
6. Contact your authorized Toro
distributor.
1. The engine mounting bolts are loose.
1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
There is abnormal vibration or noise.
2. There is a problem with the engine.
2. Contact your authorized Toro
distributor.
The machine does not operate or is
sluggish in either direction because the
engine bogs down or stalls.
1. The parking brake is set.
1. Release the parking brake.
1. The parking brake was not released or
the parking brake is not releasing.
1. Release the parking brake or check
the linkage.
2. The transmission is broken.
2. Contact your authorized Toro
distributor.
3. The control linkage needs adjustment
or replacement.
3. Contact your authorized Toro
distributor.
The machine does not operate in either
direction.
4. The drive shaft or wheel hub key has
been damaged.
4. Contact your authorized Toro
distributor.
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