Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hi - having a real issue with the TORO this morning. Makes a weird grinding sound when trying to start it. Won't catch, not even with electrical start. Have used it only once this winter, had to use the cord to get it started but worked fine, now seems dead. Any ideas?

was it grinding when you used the electric starter?  If so you have a problem with the starter gear engaging the flywheel.  could just be a dirty/greasy bendix.