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allenm
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Recall: Toro 421Q & 421QE (38588/38589)
Original Message Jan 19, 2011 2:07 pm |
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Toro will have a recall this summer (2011) for Toro 421Q & 421QE (38588/38589). The following problem affects models made in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Toro has learned that Ethanol (used in all gas), is deteriorating aluminum parts within the carburetor. These deteriorating parts break off inside the carburetor creating small fragments then clog areas inside the machine (ie. fuel line). Gas will leak out of the snow blower into (ie. your garage). The end result (gas leak) is similar to what happened on the Toro 180 power clear, but the problem is NOT the same. Toro is aware of the problem and said they are working on a fix to be released this summer (2011) on the Toro 421Q & 421QE (38588/38589) snow blowers. If anyone is having a gas leak now, the current fix is only temporary.
This message was modified Jan 19, 2011 by allenm
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allenm
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Re: Recall: Toro 421Q & 421QE (38588/38589)
Reply #6 Jan 19, 2011 3:05 pm |
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I wonder if adding Sta-bil to the gas would help at all? I ask the same question, and Toro said "No" (Sta-bil will not help). I've owned mine for 1 month. I have always used small amount of Sta-bil in the gas. I have not had a gas leak or any other problems.
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allenm
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Re: Recall: Toro 421Q & 421QE (38588/38589)
Reply #8 Jan 19, 2011 3:22 pm |
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Yeah I saw that. Wonderful... Stabil has a new product: from their site.  Looks like Toro customers (like me) will be heading to the store for the new Sta-Bil.
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