What would cause a Toro lawn mower not to start?
Toro lawn mowers won’t start when there is a lack of fuel or air to the engine; a bad spark plug; or a failure in the electrical system. This can be caused by blockages in the fuel system, a bad gas cap, dirty carburetor, plugged air filter, bad battery and more. This post may include affiliate links.
What would cause a lawn mower not to start?
Your Mower Won’t Start: If you have last season’s gas in your mower, drain your fuel tank and fill with fresh gas. 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.
Where is the fuel valve on a Toro lawn mower?
The switch or valve is intended to stop gasoline from leaving the fuel tank and going to the mower’s engine. If your mower has a fuel shutoff, it is usually located at the base of the fuel tank where the fuel line connects to the tank.
Does Toro lawn mower have a fuel filter?
Briggs and Strartton in-line fuel filter with 40 micron rating and 1/4″ inlet & outlet. If the engine does not start then the fuel filter may be clogged and not allowing enough fuel to enter the carburetor.
Where is the fuel shut off valve located?
Your main shut off valve is located just before the gas meter. This is called your “street side valve”. On the inside of your house, where the pipe enters your house, you can find your “house side valve.” This ball valve is attached to a black iron pipe.
What can I use instead of starting fluid?
As discussed you can use carby (carburetor) spray as an alternative to starting fluid. We do recommend specific engine starting spray when available as the pressure is lower and the nozzle on the can creates more of a mist.
Why does it take so many pulls to start my lawnmower?
Your lawn mower takes so many pulls to start because the fuel filter is filled with debris, the spark plugs aren’t working, the battery is damaged, or there’s not enough gas in the tank. A damaged engine can make the mower take more pulls to start because it won’t combust the oxygen and fuel.