If you ran your Toro out of fuel, or it has been sitting for a while, you’ll probably need to do this …
⭐Another tip is, if your battery is weak, start cranking with the choke OFF, and after the engine has begun turning over, then pull the choke while continuing to crank. A closed choke puts a greater strain on the battery and starter and will sometimes prevent the engine from turning over.
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I tired that and it still did not work
It’s always something with this thing starting
THE FIRST THING I WOULD DO IS BUY A DIFFERENT MOWER
I have that exact model. Can you send me the part number and where you got that replacement seat?
I hate my toro timecutter 42 inch junk always a issue with it starting .
The fuel pump will move the fuel if you let it. Pull the air filter, prime it with a splash of fuel or carb spray and start the engine.
Thanks so much dude!
Mine is never full is this ok even after mowing all day,backfire every start up
How do I get it in nutteal to push?
You took it off the fuel pump…. you were just completely out of gas. Takes time to start after you've ran it dry
Have not had this problem but if I do I will remember this. Thanks.
If you leave air in filter, it will gradually fill itself, indicating time to change.
As the part that is in gas gets dirty, fuel will climb.
The obvious part is the 'out' end of filter needs to be lower than the 'in' end.
Your trick worked for me! Thanks
Toro is just trash you stop using it for 2 weeks and it’s a problem
Hi how do you know all the air is out of filter I can see it going in only a little bit
Perfect helped alot thanks😊
Thank you! Worked perfect!
This works!
Was troubleshooting for an hour then decided to YouTube and ran across this one, tried it and it starting working. Thanks for the help
To Tommy
It wouldn't let me comment I'm trying it here
–yes but it was helpful to knowledge for future – the issue I was having ended up being proper positioning of the handlebars
Bingo WOW !!!!!
This fixed my issue. Was trying to run as low on gas as possible – ran out – wouldn't start after adding. After I disconnected and got the air out – it turned on.
poor design for a gravity fed system. could the fuel line be relocated permanently to prevent this? it looks like there might be room to do this.
You could just pour a little in your air filter
I’ve had this issue even after it sitting a week. Between the issues I’ve had with the slipping blades, shredding belts and this non-start issue I wish I would have went with another brand.
Just get the EGO riding mower. No gas
Thank you I think this solves my problem thank you thank you God bless you you have no idea how much this will save me in time. ✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸
He switched that mower
My old wheel horse same way if sat for awhile id bleed line n good to go wverytime eventually put a fittting with valve same probs since 60s at least
Throw gasoline and a match on it,that will fix it
I can run my John Deere dry, put in some gas, crank for 10 seconds with full choke, and she’ll fire right up.
I didn’t use her for the last two years while she sat on the patio in the Jersey weather. Needed to start using her two weeks ago, put in a new battery, checked the oil, and fired her up (with the old gas / no Sta-Bil). She never let’s me down.
Havnt got one.
Ain't got no gas.
Or just spray it with starting fluid😂
Ummm maybe try the choke? It provides more of a suction through your carburetor to pull fuel up into the jets
Where was this video 2 months ago? I had the hardest time getting my timecutter to start this spring.
Stamped deck. Keep it clean
I usually pull the spark plug. Then I open the gas cap and I farted it. That’s all and gas to it. Plus it’s good pressure. Then I have a cigarette and shove it down into where the spark plug goes. Make sure it’s lit. Then I crank it over, works every time.
I just blow into the filter and let pressure do its magic. Works every time.
And of course, snap the nipple of the fuel pump while removing the hose😢
Like peeing in a cup
It's a vacuum pump, you were just out of gas.
or…or…or….maybe…choke it….increase that vacuum, and let that fuel pump work. but if you want to do that extra work, go for it.
Either
So, crappy design
HAHAHA YOU ARE TAKING THE FUEL LINE OFF THE FUEL PUMP…..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
make sure gas cap is off when you do that so a vacuum is not created to keep fuel from going to filter. dies not need all the air out of fuel filter you need to have fuel filter inlet lower than out outlet to aid in getting fuel into filter
Just choke it for crying out loud. And if for some reason that doesn't work take the air breather off and put your hand over the carburetor opening and wallop it'll suck that fuel right up in there
Don’t keep cranking it or you’ll damage the starter, let it cool for a while and prime carb with bottle fuel or squirt can