20 Most Recent Toro Electric Ultra Blower/Vac 12 Amp - Page 6 Questions & Answers

It is well known a single phase induction motor can change direction but that type of motor is too heavy for portable equipment and a series -wound brush type motor is commonly used due to their much lighter weight. I can think of no fault that would cause your motor to run backwards though I suppose it might be possible to fiddle with the internal connections... One thought does occur however - as it is a variable speed tool. The speed control could be a type that outputs DC or direct current instead of alternating current and in that case if it suffered a fault that could conceivably reverse the polarity, it would reverse the motor direction.

pull plug and try motor again if boggs or still problem internal motor problem or belt- pulley causing drag turn normal need to recheck electrical system

Check transaxle bypass lever is in proper position.

There is no regular maintenance service for the transaxles. If there is notable fluid leak then likely low fluid level. See service guide.

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Back firing could be an ignition, or valve timing issue, also check the function of the anti fire solenoid on the bottom of the carb float bowl ( you should hear this click as the ignition is switched on) you can also remove it and watch the centre pin retract when the ignition unit is switched on, next thing to check is that the flywheel key has not sheared, this will involve removing the flywheel, failing this remove the rocker box cover and make sure both valves are moving freely as the engine cranks, it could be a stuck valve.

what kind of issues --here are two basic omnes does it have spark --does it have fuel

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It may only need unplugged to reset rather then taking inside.

Likely it's a thermal switch. Try running with out moving snow and see how long it runs.

it needs fuel.

Typical snow blower shifts by moving a drive wheel on a hexoganal shaped shaft. Likely the wheel has rusted to the shaft from insufficient maintenance.

Remove the rear/bottom cover plate to access the transmission (usually 4 bolts). Lubricate shaft/wheel with penetrating oil and work free.

Avoid getting oil on the drive wheel and disc or thoroughly clean the disc and wheel with a liberal application of alchohol until wiping with a rag comes clean.

Lubricate any drive chains as well.

Hi Jacquelin- I found this link. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/772531/Toro-38588.html?page=16#manual On page 15-16, it talks about the "Replacing the Drive Belt". This might be the problem. Hope this helps.

Hi Bonnie- I found this youtube video. https://espanol.video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=yfp-t&p=toro+zero+turn+mower+steering+handles+loose+and+hit+how+adjust#id=1&vid=22a3597924a9902209fcda071ec4a144&action=click Hope this helps.

Carburetor float is stuck or debris in needle valve.

If you didnt treat fuel before storage last season then likely the carburetor is fouled. Try adding a fuel treatment e.g. Seafoam, but likely ithe carb will need a thorough cleaning or replacement.

Let warm up if still does need new spark plug

Try a short burst of starter fluid into the carburetor and promptly pull starter. If it runs for a couple seconds and quits then the carburetor is not delivering fuel.

If it doesnt run on starter fluid then either flooded, insufficient spark, or poor compression / crankcase leak.

replace the ignition coil

I have had the same issue with Toro. Finally took it to a local wizard. AFter about 5 minutes if him trying he suggested it would make a great boat anchor. Once Toro goes out of factory specs, that's just about it. A few lucky folks I know with Toro products either accidentally stumble on the just-right combinations or off to the lake they go.

Check and see if there is a shear or safety pin in one of the drive pulleys that has broken.See if there is a pulley that turns by hand when this happens. Could be one has broken but grabs for a little bit. Also check the drive belt and see if it is slipping Check all the drive areas . BE SAFE BY TAKING THE KEY OUT AND TRYING BY HAND>

Ditto... flywheel key has sheared.