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Mr_Pacman
Joined: Sep 11, 2011
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Can somebody please explain how the choke works on my Toro 418ZR?
Original Message Oct 14, 2011 8:57 pm |
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Ok, I got the new 418ZR setup this evening......putting in the oil and gas was easy.
I followed all the directions in the manual on the start procedure:
I put the red key in the ignition slot I moved the little choke lever to the right I pushed the primer twice, holding in the button for 1 second each time
I pulled the recoil starter, and nothing happened. I pulled it another 20 times.......still nothing.
I then moved the choke lever all the way to the left, and it pulled in one start.
According to the manual, the choke lever is supposed to be towards the right to start it, not the left position (closed).
Any thoughts on why this is happening? Is it because it's still fairly warm outside (10* C / 50* F)?
I'm hoping I dont have a defective unit, as it's going to be a hassle to drain all the fluids and take it back to HD
Thanks James
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Mr_Pacman
Joined: Sep 11, 2011
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Re: Can somebody please explain how the choke works on my Toro 418ZR?
Reply #2 Oct 14, 2011 10:17 pm |
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Thanks for the reply.
Just so I understand correctly (I'm new to small engines):
It's ok that it starts when the choke is closed, and won't start when the choke is open (to the right) as it's warm outside.
So would it be safe to assume that when it gets a bit colder outside, I will have to try starting it with the choke open?
For what it's worth, it starts on the first pull with the choke closed, so I'm impressed.
Also, one other question.
When I check the dipstick, one side of the dipstick shows oil at the top of the hashmarks, and the other side shows it only 1/2 way up the hashmarks. How do I know how full the oil tank is?
I know the max capacity of the engine is 12 ounces of oil, and I put in 10......so I suspect I must be close to the right amount.
Thanks James
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