What would cause a Toro lawn mower not to start?

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.

How do you diagnose a lawn mower that won’t start?

Your Mower Won’t Start:

1. Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten.
2. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace.
3. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn’t work, you might need a new fuel filter.

Why does a lawn mower start then stop?

A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. Over time, some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate, leaving behind a thicker, stickier substance. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to stall.

Why won’t my Toro mower start?

If your mower made no attempt to start, then you do not have a faulty fuel system, and instead, you may have a lack of spark. Toro Recycler 22 mowers are fitted with Briggs & Stratton engines. They use two different choke system types in order to achieve the enriched cold start mix.

What do you need to know about a Toro Lawn Mower?

1 Fresh Gas Every Toro mower needs fresh and clean gas to run. If you are attempting to use old, dirty, or gas you will most likely have engine problems. 2 Spark Even as important as having good gas, your spark plug should be well gapped and fired at the right time. 3 Compression

Why won’t my Toro recycler 22 start?

Although most common reason a Toro Recycler 22 won’t start is because of a dirty carburetor. Besides this, there are other possible reasons as well: Similar to fixing other equipment, before you go into actually fixing anything on your Toro Recycler you should check the basics.

How do I Find my Toro transmission model number?

At an authorized Service Dealer. To locate a dealer near you, you can use Toro’s dealer locator online at www.toro.com/dealer or call Toro directly at 866-946-3119. Where do I find the model and serial number? The model and serial number location will be listed in your Owner’s Manual. Why do I get noise from my transmission?