Toro 14AQ81RP744, 14AK81RK744 manual Troubleshooting, Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action

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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 GT2200 & GT2300 Garden Tractors Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Children General Service Safety Labels Keep Hands and Feet Away from Rotating PartsInstructional Labels Slope Gauge —Attaching the Battery Cables Gas and Oil Fill-upAttaching The Steering Wheel Tools RequiredGauge Wheels Shipping Brace RemovalTire Pressure Know Your Garden Tractor Ignition Switch Module Throttle ControlChoke Control Drive PedalParking Brake Lever Electric PTO Blade Engage KnobCruise Control Lever Operating Your Garden Tractor Safety Interlock SystemReverse Caution Mode Using 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 MowingMaking Adjustments Seat AdjustmentLeveling the Deck Front To RearParking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentMaintaining 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 PlugsFuel Filter Cleaning the Engine And DeckHydrostatic Transmission Lubrication EngineFront Wheels Pivot Points & LinkageService TiresFuse Cutting BladesBattery Cutting Deck RemovalJump Starting ChargingChanging the Deck Belt Electric PTO Clutch OFF-SEASON Storage Maintenance Chart Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionSpecifications Hydrostatic TransmissionPage MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Toro Company

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