Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The fuel tank is empty.
1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
The engine will not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
2. The air cleaner is dirty.
2. Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
1. The oil level in the eccentric housing
is too high.
1. Check the oil level and drain as
necessary.
The plate does not vibrate at full speed.
2. The belt is loose.
2. Adust the belt tension.
1. A foreign object is lodged against the
eccentric sheave.
1. Remove the obstruction.
2. The oil level in the eccentric housing
is too high.
2. Check the oil level and drain as
necessary.
3. The clutch is slipping.
3. See your authroized Toro service
dealer.
The clutch is extremely hot.
4. The engine speed is not reaching full
rpm.
4. See your authroized Toro service
dealer.
1. The belt is broken.
1. Replace the belt.
2. The clutch is broken or worn out.
2. Replace the clutch.
The plate does not vibrate when the
engine is running.
3. The eccentric has seized.
3. Ensure the eccentric is free turning.
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