Toro 3100 manual Problem Cause Correction, Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Correction
5. Engine cranks but does not	If engine cranks, cause of problem	All interlock switches are OK; re-
start when shift selector and mow	is UNRELATED to interlock wiring	fer to next cause.
pedal are in neutral.	system.
	Engine or rectifier plug loose.	Connect wire.
	Key switch wiring connector loose.	Connect wire
	Engine problem or no fuel.	Find problem and correct.
6. Engine does not stop when	Mow/lift switch or seat switch out of	Adjust or replace mow/lift switch
mow pedal is pushed down (cut-	adjustment or malfunctioning.	or seat switch.
ting units engaged) as you get off
of the seat.	Rear camshaft out of adjustment.	Adjust rear camshaft.
	Seat return pin spring broken, miss-	Replace, loosen and lubricate
	ing or stuck in down position.	parts so pin operates freely.
	Seat pivot does not rotate freely.	Loosen and lubricate seat pivot
		pin to make sure if pivots freely.
7. Engine does not stop when	Traction switch or seat switch out	Adjust or replace traction switch
shift selector is in No. 1 or No. 2	of adjustment or malfunctioning.	or seat switch.
position as you get off of the seat.
	Seat return pin spring broken, miss-	Replace, loosen and lubricate
	ing or stuck in down position.	parts so pin operates freely.
	Seat pivot does not rotate freely.	Loosen and lubricate seat pivot
		pin to make sure if pivots freely.
8. Engine does not continue to	Seat switch adjusted incorrectly or	Adjust or replace seat switch.
run when sitting on seat and shift	malfunctioning.
selector is placed in No.1 or No.2
position or mow pedal is pushed	Seat return spring jammed in up	Loosen and lubricate jammed
down.	position.	parts so pin operates freely. Re-
		place spring if necessary.
9. Engine stops regardless of	Mow/lift switch and/or traction	Adjust or replace mow/lift switch
shift selector or mow pedal posi-	switch out of adjustment or mal-	and/or traction switch.
tion (even if both are in “neutral”)	functioning.
as you get off of the seat.
	Rear camshaft out of adjustment.	Adjust rear camshaft.
	Mow/lift and/or traction switch	Connect wires.
	wires are loose.
	Traction switch extension plug	Connect wires.
	wires are loose.
10. Engine seems to “cut-out” too	Seat is lifting off seat switch button	Adjust seat switch.
much during transport.	too easily.
		Instruct operator to sit back in
		seat during transport.

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