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How do you start the Toro?
Look down the right handlebar and locate the handle for the starter pull cord. Grip the handlebar and starter pull cord firmly, then pull the starter cord back toward you. Release the cord slowly without allowing it to snap back forward. Pull the cord up to two more times to start the mower.
Why is my lawnmower not starting?
Your Mower Won’t Start: Other possible causes include: Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas.
How do you start a lawn mower without a primer?
In order to start your mower without a primer, squirt starter fluid directly into the carburetor via the air intake. Simply remove the air filter cover, take out the air filter, and squirt starting fluid into the air intake nozzle. Quickly replace the air filter, and start your mower. It should start straight away.
How do you turn off a Toro lawn mower?
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar. Important: When you release the blade-control bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using your machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Why is my Toro lawn mower blowing white smoke?
Mower tipped over is the most common reason for white smoke. Usually, the customer turns over the mower to clean the deck or unclog the chute. This allows oil to enter the cylinder, and when the mower is restarted, the oil burns and turns your yard into a 70s disco. Sometimes oil will also leak from the muffler.
How do you charge a electric start lawn mower?
To charge the battery, use the recoil starter to start the engine for at least one mowing session or more depending on the battery’s charge level. In most cases, this will allow the battery to charge enough for the electric starter to operate.
How long does it take to charge an electric start mower?
Charging times for electric lawnmowers depend significantly upon the battery type, battery type, and charger type. Many small electric lawnmowers with fast charging take about 100 minutes to charge and will operate for half an hour and up. With fast charging, large sit-on lawnmowers can be charged in 3 to 4 hours.
How do you charge a Toro electric starter?
To charge a Toro lawn mower battery, the first thing to do is remove the battery from the mower by unscrewing the back housing and disconnecting the black and red connectors. Then connect the positive and negative terminals to the battery charger. Finally, plug in the charger to a wall outlet to recharge the battery.
How do you start a flooded lawn mower?
How to Unflood a Lawnmower Pull off the spark plug wire and unscrew the spark plug with a spark plug wrench. Crank the engine a few times while the plug is out to draw air through the carburetor and dry it out. Replace the plug, turn off the choke and crank the engine.
How long do Toro lawn mowers last?
Generally speaking, you should be able to get 7 to 10 years out of a new lawn mower, but repairs come up. Things like belts pull chords, or broken cables are easily replaced with little cost. But mechanical issues are much more costly. If your mower breaks down, check its warranty to see if it’s covered.
How do I turn off my Toro TimeMaster?
Shut Off a Toro Safely The fastest way to shut off that Toro is to pull the plug wire. It’s safe to remove the plug wire, but – You must use insulated pliers. Otherwise, the coil will give you a jolt.
How do you start a self propelled?
Push the bulb five times to prime the engine. If your mower has a speed lever, slide the lever to the highest speed. Grasp the mower handle, and depress the dead-man lever. The mower will not start if the dead-man lever is not depressed.
How do you start a gas lawn mower?
Step 1: Position the lawn mower. Step 2: Check the petrol level. Step 3: Check the oil level. Step 4: Check the spark plug. Step 5: Press the fuel button 3 to 5 times. Step 6: Put the throttle in the start position. Step 7: Pull the starter rope. Step 8: Lawn mowing!.
Where is the choke on a lawn mower?
There’s a variety of lawn mowers, but for an internal combustion engine, the choke valve is usually located on the body of the engine or a lever on the handle. Most choke valves are butterfly valves mounted in the manifold up from the carburetor jet.
Do all Toro lawn mowers have a primer bulb?
A self-propelled mulching mower has a primer bulb, but the other Toro 22-inch models do not have that feature.
Do all lawn mowers have a primer?
Things You’ll Need Most small engines use a primer bulb. A carburetor on a lawnmower is very small compared to the larger ones commonly found on older automobiles. Because of this, carburetors used on small engines usually have a rubber or plastic priming bulb that forces fresh gas into the carburetor bowl.
Does a primer bulb have a hole in it?
This hole is completely normal and should not be of any concern. Vented– If the primer bulb has a hole, it affects the air/fuel mixture going into the engine and can make the mower both difficult to start and run poorly. That being said, some primer bulbs do have a hole that is supposed to be there.
