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ronnieray


Joined: Jan 9, 2005
Points: 17

Engine surging after warmup
Original Message   Jan 23, 2005 12:11 pm
Had our first significant snow this weekend. Took the 1984 Toro 7/24 out to blow the drive and walk. Tempature was about 3 below. After about 25-30 minutes of blowing the engine started to surge. Checked gas, and there was plenty (1/5 full) in the tank to rule out gas stravation as the cause.  I was able to finish the job but the surging would occur periodically, then back to normal. Any ideas as to what else may be the problem?

Thanks for the help!

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Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: Engine surging after warmup
Reply #11   Jan 23, 2005 6:54 pm
Possibly, I don't know. Mabie check your manual and see if it list anything on the propper gas to use. Or mabie contact your dealer, or manufacture for info. This is something I would like to find out.


Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: Engine surging after warmup
Reply #12   Jan 23, 2005 7:02 pm
spottedpony is right. Thats why I mentioned to clean your carb cause you could have watter buildup.


Richie


Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: Engine surging after warmup
Reply #13   Jan 23, 2005 8:27 pm
Thanks Terminator, I'll check into that.

SpottedPony, is that "Heet" additive like dry gas?  I didn't  notice anything in the owners manual that says not to use additives like that, so I'll give it a try.  I'll try to find some online and order it.  As for making a shield for under the carb box, I like that idea but I'm also concerned about starving the engine of fresh air.  I'm going to stop my my dealer tomorrow and pose these questions to him.

Richie
Majorxlr8n


Location: Freehold NJ
Joined: Aug 6, 2003
Points: 1092

Re: Engine surging after warmup
Reply #14   Jan 24, 2005 11:23 am
RonnieRay - Richen up the high speed carb mixture screw (or power screw as Toro refers it) about a 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Surging is caused by a lack of fuel. This adjustment should cure it. If not, drop the carb bowl, clean the bowl nut, bowl & high speed needle.

Marty

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