my toro lwnmower will not start. It starts to turnover then dies.?

Question

I had the problem where it wouldn't start at all then i changed the oil, filter and spark plug.


any thoughts on what i can do?

fordman,
when you put strarting fluid on the air filter, do you bbq starting fluid? im confused?

Answer 1

Spray some starting fluid on the air filter. If the mower is starving for gas, then the fluid will cause the mower to run somewhat longer until it dies. If it does run longer, then take a look at the fuel system. Maybe bad gas, plugged fuel line, or other fuel problem.

Answer 2

could be one of 3 things
your primer bulb is bad and has a hole in it letting in too much air, and this will not allow the gas to be sucked into the carb. The mag is misaligned... this is the magnet that is on the flywheel and each time the engine rotates, it "trips" and sends a spark to the plug... if this is off, the timing is off, and it will not run.
you have a large hole in some part of the fuel system and air is getting in.

my bet is the primer bulb... these go out often, and can really make the mower hard to start.
a tune up for a mower is oil change, plug change, and filter change... thats it... so look at the fuel system for your problem

Answer 3

I dont suggest using starting fluid in any case - its a pure shot of ether into the motor, can actually ruin it if done too many times.
I agree its a fuel issue - remove and clean the carb , id add a clear fuel filter ( to see sediment/junk ) . It should run after the cleaning.
Kidd

Answer 4

The carburator is dirty and needs to be removed, cleaned and put back together with a rebuild kit. Check the fuel tank for debris also.

Answer 5

you probably need to change the float in your carburetor.