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I was checking out the blade on my Toro by tipping the lawn mower all the way back on the two back wheels. Bad idea. Then I noticed Oil was coming out of the muffler. Ever since, it hasn't started. What can I do to solve this?

I've had this happen to me countless times before! Do not try and start the mower. Leave it set for awhile to let any excess oil run back into the oil sump, then take out spark plug. Crank or pull engine over a few times and watch for any oil coming from spark plug hole. Also you may want to take off the muffler and do the same, checking for oil out the exhaust opening. Blow excess oil from muffler then re-install. Next, take and remove air filter element and wash in mild dish soap and water, alow to air dry completely before re-assembly. Install new "hotter" range spark plug (example if mower came originally with Champion CJ8 plug, install a LM19 or equivelent, top up oil level in engine and everything should work just fine!! Happy mowing!!

2008-04-23 20:19:18 by toga_man1

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When the motor is running the blade is turning, the pull handle/lever ingauges only the wheeles
When the motor is running the blade is NOT turning when I pull up on the lever the wheeles turn and the blade still does not turn. no belts to check .

if it has a lever that you depress to start the blade it has a clutch assembly on the bottom that will to be replaced. my honda is set up like that.

2009-08-01 20:21:39 by Painted Pony

Price: $299.99 $289.00

Rear wheel drive
Non-CARB compliant/not for sale in california
3-in-1 Ready: mulch/bag/side discharge - side discharge requires additional part from manufacturer

Hello,
I have a snowblower that has sat for over 5 years with less than 50 hours on it. It will not start now.
It's a Model:38175 Toro CCR Powerlite-e - Electric Start 1000*** series year 1991

I put fresh gas/oil mixure per manual. (Tank was emptied prior to storage.) I put in a new spark plug matching the old. Still it would not start.

I used carb cleaner and sprayed it in the carb via breather. The engine would run until what I would say. "The cleaner burnt off and the engine ran out of gas". So, i'd say. Because it started briefly it is getting a spark and capable of running. But, it's just not getting gas.

I went to prime it and the primer button shattered under my thumb from dry rot. I replaced the primer with the primer from my old toro snowblower.

Are there any other rubber or neopreme gaskets in this model that could have dry rotted and causing it not to start? (I know when I bought a used lawn mower this summer. The guy took the carb off and replaced a rubber gasket that acted like a fuel pump some how).

Does this model have something like that could have rotted?

Well, tomorrow I am checking hoses from tank and primer to carb.

Anyone else have any suggestions on what to look for ,replace or try as well?

a detailed part drawing can be found here if you type in the model number.

I am a tinkerer. I am not an expert. SO, please please please use part numbers with layman terms on things i should try or replace.

https://homeownersolutions.toro.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=214&PageID=0&cached=true&mode=2&userID=19461

Thanks all in ADVANCE
Thanks Everyone who ANSWERED.

I found a local High School Vocational School with a small engine shop 3 blocks away from me.

Costed me $25.00 in parts. Labor was free due to the students doing the repair. (Check your local school though)

I dropped it off at 9:00 am and by 11 am sameday. I had it back in working order.

Probelm was with the float, needle and something else being corroded. They did say it was not gel build up. but, like rust corrosion from sitting so many years.

Thanks again, to all who provided thier input.

AND, I MUST ADD. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS. THEY WERE THERE FOR ME.

I would agree with PD, something is probably clogged up. When gas sits for a while it goes to a gel like state and gums up. Also I would check the diaphragm out it could have some tiny pin hole or tear causing it not to pull gas from the tank. My nephews go cart had the same problem, And a 22 cent part fixed it.....LOL...Hope this helps out.

2008-11-16 20:01:09 by Chris

Price: $249.99

Corded electric lawn mower with 12 amp motor for plenty of power for mulching or bagging
18-inch deck size; weighs 46 pounds
2-year limited warranty; includes rear bag assembly and mulch plug