Why is my Toro not starting?
The most common reason a Toro mower won’t start is because of a dirty carburetor; other possible reasons include: Fuel Valve Off. Choke Not On. Bad Gas.
Why wont my Blades won’t engage?
Belt-the number one cause for your blades not to engage is that your belt is either stretched or loose causing it to slip or fall off completely. Belt could have snapped also. When you are trying to process too much grass/leaves they could pack up under your deck and push off your belt.
Why is my mower clicking but not starting?
If the riding mower makes a heavy clicking or a rapid clattering sound when the key is turned to the start position, there is a problem with the battery or a part of the starting circuit. The clicking noise comes from a part called the starter solenoid. Low battery voltage – Battery needs charging or replacement.
Why is my lawn mower just clicking?
If your riding lawn mower engine clicks when you turn the key but won’t turn over, there’s a pretty good chance your mower could have a bad starter solenoid. Other problems, though not as frequent, include a bad starter motor, a wiring failure, a weak battery or a locked-up engine.
What do you do when your Toro lawnmower won’t start?
Video Transcript
- Tip #1: Is It The Weather? If your mower won’t start the cause could be the weather.
- Tip #2: Check the Air Filter. If weather is not the issue, check the air filter.
- Tip #3: Controls & Attachments in Right Position.
- Tip #4: Check Your Fuel.
- Tip #5: Check Your Spark Plug.
- Tip #6: Check Your Battery.
How do you know if the ignition switch is bad on a lawn mower?
To check your ignition switch, you can use an ohmmeter to see if there is any connection between the “S” and “B” terminals. If there isn’t any, the ignition switch is your problem and you will need to replace it to get your mower running properly again.
Why is my Toro lawn mower not turning over?
There may be a problem with the fuel, the filters may need cleaning or replacing, or the spark plug may be bad. Moreover, if the recoil or electric starter is malfunctioning, the engine may not be spinning fast enough to turn over.
Why is my Toro timecutter not cranking?
Make sure that the pins in the back of the machine are set to drive mode, and not push mode. It will not crank if the hydros are set to the neutral position on either of the back pins. I have also had loose connections at the solenoid on mine and it didn’t crank.
Why does my Toro Lawn Mower not start?
If weather is not the issue, check the air filter. A dirty filter chokes off air to the engine making it hard to start so check to see if yours needs to be replaced. If you need a new filter be sure to use the original manufacturers part or the correct Toro replacement.
Why does my Kohler 42 ” timecutter not start?
The starter solenoid is very weak on them. I have the 42″ with the Kohler Courage 19. It won’t start when it is cold at all, won’t hardly even try. Make sure that the pins in the back of the machine are set to drive mode, and not push mode. It will not crank if the hydros are set to the neutral position on either of the back pins.
How long does it take to charge a Toro Lawn Mower?
When the light turns green, the batteries charged. Remember, getting a full charge can take a day or two. Following these tips is usually all it takes to get your mower up and running. If not, get in touch with your Toro dealer and set up a repair.