Operator's Manual

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Troubleshooting
Toro designed and built your line painter for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully,
and refer to the Maintenance Section of Manual for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized
Service distributor.
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
Engine does not start 1. The fuel tank is empty or the
fuel system contains stale fuel.
2. The wire is not connected to
the spark plug.
3. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank
with fresh gasoline. If the
problem persists, contact an
Authorized Service Distributor.
2. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
3. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
Engine starts hard or loses power 1. The fuel tank contains stale
fuel.
2. The fuel cap vent hole is
plugged.
3. The air cleaner elements are
dirty and are restricting the air
flow.
4. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
5. The engine oil level is low or
the oil is dirty.
1. Drain and fill the fuel tank with
fresh gasoline.
2. Clean the fuel cap vent hole or
replace the fuel cap.
3. Service the air cleaner
elements.
4. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
5. Check the engine oil. Change
the oil if it is dirty or add oil if it
is low.
Engine runs rough 1. The wire is not connected to
the spark plug.
2. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
3. The air cleaner elements are
dirty and are restricting the air
flow.
1. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
2. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
3. Service the air cleaner
elements.
Line painter or engine vibrates
excessively
1. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
1. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
Line painter does not self-propel 1. The self-propel drive cable is
out of adjustment.
2. The shift rod is out of
adjustment.
1. Adjust the self-propel cable.
2. Adjust the shift rod.
Line painter creeps when traction
is disengaged
1. The traction drive cable is out
of adjustment.
2. The traction belt is damaged
1. Adjust per instructions in the
Service Manual.
2. Replace the traction belt