Hello:

Recently bought a brand new Toro Walk-Behind Recycler, Model 20005 for
my son.
He is not in my area, so I can't readily get down there to play with
it.

When we first got it home, it started and ran just perfectly.

Yesterday, he was able to start it fine, surprisingly, even though he
forgot to use the priming bulb (he's not very mechanical)

But after running about 10 minutes, he released the handle bar, and
the engine stopped, as it is apparently designed to do.

He couldn't get it going again.
He tried for quite a while, but never primed the engine with the bulb.
(there is gas in tank)

Then, after a phone call to me, he did use the primer a few times, but
it still wouldn't start.

I realize that there are a zillion variables involved, but would like
to ask:

a. has this brand of Toro proved reliable ? Any recalls ?

b. Are you supposed to use the priming bulb after the engine has
warmed up for any re-starts ?

c. Any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions, as to why it possibly would
not get going again, or what to try, would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob




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This works for me. When in doubt, pull the spark plug. If it's wet,
you've pumped in too much fuel. Spin it over a few times with the plug
out and the throttle open to blow some dry air thru it. Best to leave
it sit for a spell like overnight.
If it's not wet, take a real good look, make sure it's not wet. Put the
plug back in carefully with fingers, so you don't cross-thread it.
Tighten it just snug with a wrench, you don't have to torque it to 100
lbs. Now make sure the fuel tank is full. One new mower I had wouldn't
prime on a 1/2 tank. Give the primer bulb 5 good squirts. Pull the cord
gently to bring the piston up on compression. Then give it a super
strong pull with the throttle open. Repeat 2 times, then if it doesn't
start, go get a beer out of the fridge. Try again later.

JohnK

"Robert11" wrote in message
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Hello:

Recently bought a brand new Toro Walk-Behind Recycler, Model 20005
for
my son.
He is not in my area, so I can't readily get down there to play with
it.

When we first got it home, it started and ran just perfectly.

Yesterday, he was able to start it fine, surprisingly, even though
he
forgot to use the priming bulb (he's not very mechanical)

But after running about 10 minutes, he released the handle bar, and
the engine stopped, as it is apparently designed to do.

He couldn't get it going again.
He tried for quite a while, but never primed the engine with the
bulb.
(there is gas in tank)

Then, after a phone call to me, he did use the primer a few times,
but
it still wouldn't start.

I realize that there are a zillion variables involved, but would
like
to ask:

a. has this brand of Toro proved reliable ? Any recalls ?

b. Are you supposed to use the priming bulb after the engine has
warmed up for any re-starts ?

c. Any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions, as to why it possibly would
not get going again, or what to try, would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

From personal experience, I would say that the commonest reason for failure
to restart is failing to pull the engine-kill bar back to operating
position. Sure makes you feel dumb when you discover that after you've
cleaned the plug, used starter fluid and pulled the starter a dozen times.

SJF