Old Toro Mower

RedTail0 · 09-13-2007, 10:51 AM

Greetings,
It seems that my Toro is having issues starting. I have troubleshooted the obvious (air filter, spark plug, bad gas) It appears that it will only start if I take the air filter cover off and spary some carb cleaner in the carb. I have cleaned the carb real good while running. Same issue happens next time I want to run it. Is this because the engine is not primed and has no gas? This is a old Toro with no primer bulb? Would yall sugges some sord of primer bulb? Kinda like what a boat fuel line has on it?
Thanks,
RedTail

**K-B** · 09-13-2007, 03:37 PM

Does it run OK once you get it running? No fuel filter on this one?
You'll probably have to remove the carburetor and disassemble it and give it a thorough cleaning. Best thing to do is soak it overnight in carburetor cleaner, or just disassemble it, spray it out real good and run a small wire through the little holes & orifices.

RedTail0 · 09-13-2007, 03:43 PM

First...thank you so much for taking to the time to reply. Its great to know that good natured people are out there not looking to just fill there pockets. Yep, your right, no fuel filter. Perhaps I should take the carb totally out and soak it. I did spray a good bit of carb cleaner while it was running but this didn't seam to do the trick. I have read on some forums about a key that prevents the flywheel from bending. I heard that this also could effect the timing. Wonder if this could be it. I noticed that the blade is in horrible shape with a bend and literally a cut in it. Im a newbie to the mechanics world but I am determined to fix this myself. No way im paying 45 bucks a hour in labor. LOL...just not for me at this moment of life.
Thanks again,
RedTail

RedTail0 · 09-13-2007, 03:47 PM

Oh...also...yep.it runs great once its started..
thanx,
red

RedTail0 · 09-13-2007, 03:48 PM

Disassemble the carb....im willing but i have never done anything like that..
thanx,
Red

Tumbleweed36 · 09-13-2007, 04:24 PM

You can do it, just be careful how it comes apart and be sure you don't miss any little springs, pins, (like under the float lift) etc. If you take any screws out that regulate air/gas mixture, etc., then be sure you count the turns so you can put them back like you took them out. I take mine (have several small engines ie: two mowers, lawn edger, small generator, riding mower, etc.) apart every year and give them a good cleaning. You might be surprised what this will do for them.

Oh, have you checked to make sure there is not a pinch in the gas line from the tank to the engine???? That happens sometimes. Could there be some water in the tank that does not get out....empty that gas tank and put in a higher test gasoline and see if that helps.

09-13-2007, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
RedTail0 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Old Toro Mower Greetings, It seems that my Toro is having issues starting. I have troubleshooted the obvious (air filter, spark plug, bad gas) It appears that it will only start if I take the air filter cover off and spary some carb cleaner in the carb. I have cleaned the carb real good while running. Same issue happens next time I want to run it. Is this because the engine is not primed and has no gas? This is a old Toro with no primer bulb? Would yall sugges some sord of primer bulb? Kinda like what a boat fuel line has on it? Thanks, RedTail

09-13-2007, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
K-B Moderator/Gearhead Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,704 OS: Ubuntu 8.04 My System	Re: Old Toro Mower Does it run OK once you get it running? No fuel filter on this one? You'll probably have to remove the carburetor and disassemble it and give it a thorough cleaning. Best thing to do is soak it overnight in carburetor cleaner, or just disassemble it, spray it out real good and run a small wire through the little holes & orifices. __________________ Registered Linux User #435503 A peanut sat on the railroad track His heart was all aflutter The five-fifteen came rushing by Toot toot! Peanut butter.

09-13-2007, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
RedTail0 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: Old Toro Mower First...thank you so much for taking to the time to reply. Its great to know that good natured people are out there not looking to just fill there pockets. Yep, your right, no fuel filter. Perhaps I should take the carb totally out and soak it. I did spray a good bit of carb cleaner while it was running but this didn't seam to do the trick. I have read on some forums about a key that prevents the flywheel from bending. I heard that this also could effect the timing. Wonder if this could be it. I noticed that the blade is in horrible shape with a bend and literally a cut in it. Im a newbie to the mechanics world but I am determined to fix this myself. No way im paying 45 bucks a hour in labor. LOL...just not for me at this moment of life. Thanks again, RedTail

09-13-2007, 03:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
RedTail0 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: Old Toro Mower Oh...also...yep.it runs great once its started.. thanx, red

09-13-2007, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
RedTail0 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: Old Toro Mower Disassemble the carb....im willing but i have never done anything like that.. thanx, Red

09-13-2007, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,090 OS: XP Professional	Re: Old Toro Mower You can do it, just be careful how it comes apart and be sure you don't miss any little springs, pins, (like under the float lift) etc. If you take any screws out that regulate air/gas mixture, etc., then be sure you count the turns so you can put them back like you took them out. I take mine (have several small engines ie: two mowers, lawn edger, small generator, riding mower, etc.) apart every year and give them a good cleaning. You might be surprised what this will do for them. Oh, have you checked to make sure there is not a pinch in the gas line from the tank to the engine???? That happens sometimes. Could there be some water in the tank that does not get out....empty that gas tank and put in a higher test gasoline and see if that helps. __________________ ----------