Hi, I have a Toro Snow-thrower Model #38180 that i just bought yesterday and it was working fine until i did something to it. I did as the seller told me, Turn on Ignition; Pull out the Choke; Pump twice gas into the line; Pull the cord to start it; Push back the Choke; Squeeze little handlebar and start moving to get rid of your snow. I did most of those steps except "Push back the Choke", and as soon as it started going on a bit of snow, the Snow-thrower stalled. So I started again all the steps, and yes, once again I forgot the same step, and it stalled once again on me. After that, it just wouldn't start at all, so I thought it was missing some gas as it was pretty empty, and I added some 50:1 Gas / Oil Mixture and still no start for the machine. What can I do to fix this? I am pretty machine dummy. Thanks, Jonathan
You have probably fouled the spark plug (got a heap of black carbon on it) remove the spark plug wash in some petrol then use a wire brush vigorously brush between the contact points on the plug then reinstall. & lastly don't forget to push in the choke when you get it fired up next time.??
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the problem could be the snow is to heavy for the motor to keep up, if thats the case you may need to upgrade to a more powerful model or try not to overload it. take it a little slower so the motor can keep up. but try tightening the belt. with your pointer finger push down on the belt it should have about a half inch give, if it moves more than that its too loose and probably slipping under load
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Does it have spark ??? I would check that first, and IF it does maybe add a tablespoon of gas down the sparkplug hole then try it..
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I would change the spark plug and be sure to gap it as per your owner's manual. I would also clean or change the air filter. I would also use only high test gas and the oil recommended by the manufacturer. good luck.
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It sounds like you my need to rebuild and clean the carburator. Or you have an air leak between the carb and the cylinder.
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Hi Patti, If you can not pull the cord more that what you said, try removing the spark plug and see if that makes a difference, if not, leave the spark plug out to prevent accidental starting, raise up the front of the mower and see if you can turn the blade if not...it only gets worse from there. If you can't turn the blade from under the mower, the engine is more that likely seized up, sorry
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