Toro 14AQ81RP544, 14AK81RK544 manual Troubleshooting, Possible Causes, Corrective Action

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SECTION 13: TROUBLESHOOTING

SECTION 13: TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

PTO (Blade Engage) knob engaged.

Place PTO (Blade Engage) knob in disengaged (OFF)

 

 

position.

 

Parking brake not engaged.

Engage parking brake.

 

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

Connect wire(s) to spark plug.

 

Cchoke control not in correct starting

Pull Choke Control into CHOKE position.

 

position.

 

 

Choke not activated

Pull Choke Control into CHOKE position.

 

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.

 

Blocked fuel line.

Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter.

 

Faulty spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace plug.

 

Engine flooded.

Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.

Engine runs erratic

Unit running with CHOKE activated.

Push Choke Control out of CHOKE position.

 

Spark plug wire(s) loose.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire(s).

 

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30

 

 

days old) gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so equipped.

 

Vent in gas cap plugged.

Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30

 

 

days old) gasoline.

 

Dirty air cleaner.

Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam

 

 

precleaner.

Engine overheats

Engine oil level low.

Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil.

 

Air flow restricted.

Clean grass clippings and debris from around the

 

 

engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.

Engine hesitates at high RPM

Spark plug gap too close.

Remove spark plug and reset the gap.

Idles poorly

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

Replace spark plug. Set plug gap.

 

wide.

 

 

Dirty air cleaner.

Replace air cleaner element or clean pre-cleaner.

Excessive vibration

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.

 

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

Replace blade.

Mower will not mulch grass

Engine speed too low.

Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.

 

Wet grass.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut.

 

Excessively high grass.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at

 

 

desired height or make a narrower cutting swath.

 

Dull blade.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven cut

Deck not balanced properly.

Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.

 

Dull blade.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

Uneven tire pressure.

Check tire pressure in all four tires.

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Contents ManualOperator’s Form NoGT2200 & GT2300 Garden Tractors Model No. 14AQ81RP744 Model No. 14AK81RK744TABLE OF CONTENTS ContentFINDING MODEL NUMBER CUSTOMER SUPPORTGENERAL OPERATION SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning SLOPE OPERATION DO NOTSERVICE CHILDRENTOWING SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINEGENERAL SERVICE SECTION 2 SAFETY LABELS ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATINGREAD OPERATORS MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING DANGERSECTION 3 INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS SLOWSECTION 4 SLOPE GAUGE Attaching the Battery Cables SECTION 5 TRACTOR SET-UPGas and Oil Fill-up Tire PressureSetting the Gauge Wheels and Roller Gauge WheelsRoller Model GT2300 I J K L SECTION 6 KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTORD E F Ignition Switch Module Seat Adjustment LeverThrottle Control Choke ControlSystems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter BatteryElectric PTO Blade Engage Knob Cruise Control LeverSafety Interlock System SECTION 7 OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTORReverse Caution Mode To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODEUsing the Deck Lift Lever Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Driving The TractorSetting The Cruise Control Driving On SlopesEngaging the Parking Brake Moving The Tractor ManuallyEngaging the PTO Blades MowingFront View Top ViewSECTION 8 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Seat AdjustmentLeveling the Deck Front To RearParking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentSECTION 9 MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR EngineEngine Oil Checking the Oil LevelChanging the Engine Oil Draining the OilChanging the Oil Filter Re-filling the Crankcase with OilPrecleaner Service Paper ElementAir Filter Spark PlugsCleaning the Engine And Deck Hydrostatic TransmissionFuel Filter Deck Wash System Model GT2300 OnlyLubrication EngineFront Wheels Pivot Points & LinkageSECTION 10 SERVICE TiresFuse Cutting BladesBattery California Proposition 65 Warning BatteryCutting Deck Removal Jump StartingChanging the Deck Belt Belt GuardPivoting Idler Pulley Idler BracketElectric PTO Clutch Idler PulleysSECTION 11 OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION 12 MAINTENANCE CHART SECTION 13 TROUBLESHOOTING TroublePossible Causes Corrective ActionSECTION 14 SPECIFICATIONS DimensionsGT2200 GT2300Page CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESMANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORSThe Toro Company In the U.S.A. or Canada
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