How To FIX A TORO LAWNMOWER that STARTS then DIES. Will Not Stay Running. STARTS THEN STOPS

Jeff's little Engine Service demonstrates a "QUICK FIX" for a TORO LAWN MOWER that WON"T STAY RUNNING. Starts then Dies. Starts then Stops. HOW TO REPAIR a Lawnmower that will not stay running. Also, WILL NOT START sometimes. Plugged Carburetor. PLUGGED MAIN JET. This procedure works as long as the carburetor is not too dirty. If so, a complete removal and rebuild is necessary.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND when you are watching my videos: I am showing you the least expensive, quickest "backyard" methods for repairing or servicing your lawnmower. Replacing all components such as gaskets and fuel lines is always recommended when rebuilding or repairing equipment. With these videos I hope you are able to fix and repair your lawnmower yourself with minimal parts, knowledge and tools. Thank you for watching!
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  • @Montana_horseman
    @Montana_horseman2 жыл бұрын

    6 years later and this video is still helping people out. (5/24/2022 today) Thanks Jeff! A neighbor just bought a new mower and gave me this very model of Toro in your video. Because it... wait for it.... it would start and then die. 15 minutes after getting it home I was mowing with it. Truly, thanks for making this video Jeff!

  • @Montana_horseman

    @Montana_horseman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@charlescruse4240 Very cool! I bet you were as happy as I was. The mower I mentioned in the comment is still running too. 👍

  • @daveman1284
    @daveman1284Ай бұрын

    Thanks from the future Jeff. Worked like a charm.

  • @kevinryan9131
    @kevinryan91316 жыл бұрын

    Jeff Had my lawn mower in storage following a move to a place where I thought I’d never have to use it again. But my grandson is now mowing lawns in our neighbourhood and asked if he could use it. I filled it with gas and it would start and quit immediately. Followed your excellent utube on how to find and clean the injection piece. Soaked it as described and now it purrs like a kitten. Things go better with Coke! Thx a million

  • @hippa2dahoppa2
    @hippa2dahoppa26 жыл бұрын

    omfg this worked! my dad was a mechanic at a landscaping biz for 30 years, i helped for 6. we used old lawnboys i use to just give the carb a clean. well my dad passed away leaving me with alot of equipment thats half running half broke. so i remember in convo once he said "all that thing needs is a gasket i told the person it was junk" so i put the new gasket on he had set to the side and it kept starting and dying after 10 seconds. sure enough i pulled that plug off and both holes were all gunk! i said still, theres no way this is going to work i always have bad luck. sprayed carb clean through it and used a pin to push the gunk out. put it back together. FIRST PULL IT STARTED! ran like a fucking beast i cut the whole damn yard. thank you!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    6 жыл бұрын

    good job! It's in your blood

  • @retromouseshenanigan2980

    @retromouseshenanigan2980

    6 жыл бұрын

    I landscaped back in the 80’s and I loved those old Lawnboys. I wish I still had one of those mowers because they were lightweight and would run forever with routine maintenance.

  • @maverickworld8192

    @maverickworld8192

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry 😞about your father 👨😔my condolences 🙏I just loss 📉my mother 👩from the covid 4 months ago 😢..

  • @user-jw9iy9pd7b
    @user-jw9iy9pd7b Жыл бұрын

    Jeff, Thank you for making video! This saved me repair costs, took about 15 mins and was back up and running! 5/2023 -

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @remlad
    @remladАй бұрын

    Second time this video saved me, first time was 5 years ago and you did it again Jeff!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Ай бұрын

    LOL! That is awesome, thanks for the repeat business.

  • @davidsiler9377
    @davidsiler93775 жыл бұрын

    OMG you are Awesomeness!!! I have the exact same mower. It would start then die immediately. I called the Torro repair shop. $120 to look at my mower. I found this video and it cost me the large sum of 55 cents for a new gasket that was crack. This fix took me about 30 minutes to do. I used a twist tie wire to clean the holes out and a toothbrush to scrub the dirt. Mower is running like a champ. Thank you!!!!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    5 жыл бұрын

    good job, thanks!

  • @Hooverdarnit
    @Hooverdarnit6 жыл бұрын

    I started mowing my lawn this morning when suddenly the mower started running very slow, too slow to cut the grass. I came in the house, went on KZread, found this video, followed the advise, started the mower and finished cutting my lawn. THANKS!

  • @bel.sat.9051

    @bel.sat.9051

    9 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @staliokontos8763

    @staliokontos8763

    Ай бұрын

    Opposite for me. Mine is trying to run at 60mph

  • @lisasouthern917

    @lisasouthern917

    13 күн бұрын

    Exactly what mine is doing!

  • @WillaimT
    @WillaimT12 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the part numbers on those gaskets!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    9 күн бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @jenniferchambers5177
    @jenniferchambers51777 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video! Thanks to your help we got our lawnmower back up and running.

  • @deejaytea694
    @deejaytea6945 жыл бұрын

    You nailed it. Fixed in just a few minutes. My float bowl stayed attached to the carb and I cleaned the jet with a welding tip cleaner. Runs like new. Thank you for the tip.....

  • @roadlesstraveledd
    @roadlesstraveledd6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this fix, definitely saved me $. Brought my Toro lawnmower back to life!

  • @bigzacmusicismine9211
    @bigzacmusicismine9211 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ... Saved me a worthless expensive trip to" land and coats" you the Man!!!!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @jimmydang2767
    @jimmydang27677 жыл бұрын

    Thank you !!! We have the same mower with the same problem. Had no idea how to go about it.

  • @monikabatista2233
    @monikabatista22338 ай бұрын

    Because of this video my mower is now running again!! Thank you!!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    7 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! Nice work, thanks for watching

  • @gemarlperry1459
    @gemarlperry14597 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jeff! My main jet looked clean when I got it apart. I blew canned air through it anyway and now the lawnmower works.

  • @dannewlon5825
    @dannewlon58252 жыл бұрын

    in Tallahassee moving my daughter into her very first house and the people who lived here before left her this exact mower doing exactly what you describe. i was able to fix it in 10 minutes thanks to your video. I’m a subscriber now!!!

  • @suvro3
    @suvro35 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your time and effort to make this video. I had similar issue yesterday. Now I know what to do if it happens again.

  • @crasmud
    @crasmud6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton! Simple fix to keep working. I really appreciate this post. I'm convinced you can find everything useful on the Internet.

  • @evilgenius5157
    @evilgenius51578 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! thank you! thank you! good sir... You saved me a bunch of rage, stomping , cursing and most of all some cash!! Cheers for Canada Jeff!! Canadian Jeff

  • @davidpartain1
    @davidpartain14 жыл бұрын

    I followed your directions and it worked great! Thanks so much for posting - it saved me from buying a new mower.

  • @Killcon13
    @Killcon139 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I had no clue what was wrong. This got me back and mowing in 20 minutes!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @Slymel22
    @Slymel226 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip. Worked flawlessly on My Toro nearly same model but 7.25. Wasnt as rusty as yours (it was like new actually, but i always tend to wash my lawn mower after every use), only some kind of that was clogging it. Once removed, cleaned in some water and a tip cleaner everything worked perfectly. Youre the man!

  • @dorianjohnson9640
    @dorianjohnson96407 жыл бұрын

    Thanks this video just saved me a couple 100 dollars 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

  • @txag1991
    @txag19914 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Just fixed mine in 10 min!!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @JamesBond-tx5qe
    @JamesBond-tx5qe2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly the information I needed this Labor day! Thank you, you rock👍👍

  • @NightSister128
    @NightSister1288 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your Video , i was having the same problem with my TORO , i changed the Spark Plug , the Filter and the Oil , did not work , then i saw your video , gave it a try and it WORKED ! Thank You so very much !

  • @jonlilley2832
    @jonlilley28324 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your help and advice. It's really appreciated!

  • @blarted
    @blarted6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the help...And it did help.. Running good again.

  • @brucepetersen2454
    @brucepetersen24546 жыл бұрын

    After replacing the Spark Plug and cleaning the Carb it ran fine for a while. Then it started running bad again. Checked the Spark, even cleaned and adjusted the Gap. Still ran rough. Discouraged until i found you post on KZread. So I checked the jet it was plugged and there was more dirt in the bowl. Cleaned the Bowl and Jet and WHOW its a new mower, runs great. Thanks Jeff Your the Bees Knees Bro!

  • @carlosisanchez3471
    @carlosisanchez34715 жыл бұрын

    Yessss I will give it a shot tomorrow thanks for the great video.

  • @mikehealy6861
    @mikehealy6861 Жыл бұрын

    I was about to make up another “Free, needs work” sign and leave my mower by the road. But thanks to this video 20 minutes later I was back to mowing. Thank you!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice job Mike! Thanks for watching

  • @chasmilner3178
    @chasmilner31785 жыл бұрын

    My problem was up in the carb where the main jet screws into. A little carb cleaner sprayed up into where the main jet came out of fixed me up. Thanks for letting me know it was main jet.

  • @youknowit2626
    @youknowit26262 жыл бұрын

    This was exactly the issue we had! Your video saved us!!!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 жыл бұрын

    NICE!

  • @noemejia507
    @noemejia5073 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jeff,your video just save me from spending hundreds of dollars on a new mower .excellent video!!!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks friend. Happy to help

  • @gordonaurich889
    @gordonaurich8897 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! That took care of it. Thanks you!

  • @RyanScott4ThePeople
    @RyanScott4ThePeople Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! Got the mower working in 10 minutes! :)

  • @alangross2277
    @alangross22777 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great tutorial!

  • @ChristianTime1
    @ChristianTime17 жыл бұрын

    I spent a few hours trying to figure this out myself, from using cabulator cleaner, ect. This worked like a charm. Spent10 minutes with your suggestion. Thanks for the video!

  • @vickvasq3182
    @vickvasq31827 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a million!

  • @homelessjoe
    @homelessjoe7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude, having the same problem. I'll give it a go.

  • @user-co9xh8dl5c
    @user-co9xh8dl5cАй бұрын

    I just did this and my Toro is running great again!! Thank you!!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Ай бұрын

    good job

  • @TheMiggaddymugsy
    @TheMiggaddymugsy7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Jeff!

  • @AH-xm4lo
    @AH-xm4lo7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. Had this problem today, solution in the video solved it. Was a bit surprised that it happened on 3 year old mower though. Looks like I'll be using startron going forward.

  • @garyspatol395
    @garyspatol3952 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! Elevated the mower and tilted it back and clamped the gas feed tube so I wouldn't have to drain gas tank. Just the gas in the bowl, with old towel under worked. Kept old gasket and just manually cleaned jet, even though it didn't look dirty. Nevertheless, mower now starts easily, and remains running smoothly. So glad you posted this Jeff.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped! Good job

  • @stacisanford1879
    @stacisanford18794 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It worked perfectly!

  • @theperimeter1026
    @theperimeter1026 Жыл бұрын

    I had this exact problem on my 2009 Toro "Guaranteed to Start" Recycler with a 6.75 hp Briggs & Stratton engine. I thought I would have to take apart the carburetor but your solution worked for me. I did use carb cleaner instead of Coke and so was able to clean the jet and bowl within 10 minutes. Also, I tipped the mower down onto its handle to prevent my full tank of gas from spilling out when I removed the jet and bowl. Thanks for producing this video!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching friend! Glad it helped

  • @patrickrowe7631
    @patrickrowe7631 Жыл бұрын

    09/24/2022 this video saved me today. Thank you.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it

  • @johnledhalen2903
    @johnledhalen29033 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jeff got it started !!! Looks like I have to replace the gaskets though , thanks again.

  • @cgjjad6
    @cgjjad63 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what my problem was. Cleaned it with degreaser. Back.up and running. Thanks.

  • @acef4389
    @acef43895 жыл бұрын

    Man this vlog helped so much thanks

  • @favrerules04
    @favrerules043 жыл бұрын

    This video saved my sanity!!! Thank you so much for this.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @tjpokomo
    @tjpokomo4 жыл бұрын

    Worked for me too. Toro 6.75 2015 model. Just cleaned the crud out and it was back to normal!

  • @reneefrancis2155
    @reneefrancis21552 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Perfect fix!

  • @MattRafferty1
    @MattRafferty15 жыл бұрын

    No Coke in the house, and it still worked for me. Thanks!

  • @MostlySoberAdam
    @MostlySoberAdam11 ай бұрын

    Thanks I’m going to try this

  • @TM-bd7nf
    @TM-bd7nf4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for getting straight to the point. I hope that is what my problem is. I have seen other (very long and drawn out) videos that take 15 minutes to explain what you just did in less than 5 minutes.

  • @TM-bd7nf

    @TM-bd7nf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well. I went through the whole fuel system. Made sure the gas cap was good and properly venting, the fuel line was good, the little jet that is in the bolt at the bottom of the cup under the carb. Sprayed down the carb with cleaner. Blew everything off with a compressor. Everything was already clean to begin with but after I cleaned it anyway, the mower ran great. (New spark plug and blade also). Thanks so much for the video.

  • @ellenpringle5582
    @ellenpringle55824 жыл бұрын

    Thank you will try to repair this toro have a great day

  • @TheBLACKMQQN
    @TheBLACKMQQN7 жыл бұрын

    Jordan from dunking free throw line. Bam!!! Thanks my man. Got her done.

  • @adit8287
    @adit82878 жыл бұрын

    Worked for me! Awesome video! 👏

  • @jerrymullen9661
    @jerrymullen96613 жыл бұрын

    It work! Thank you for putting this up. 😃

  • @fentistan
    @fentistan4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Thanks!

  • @Karle.p
    @Karle.p11 ай бұрын

    My name JeFf! You're the man

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks friend! Thanks for watching

  • @lij3265
    @lij32652 жыл бұрын

    runs like a top, thank you, your video helped me out

  • @ralphhartsoe8163
    @ralphhartsoe81633 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this exact problem started on mine today in the middle of cutting the lawn chewing up the leaves. Pulled out 13 mm socket and it came right out sprayed everything with carb cleaner and just used a small wire to clean the jets put it back together working perfect. Appreciate the video very much

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @SirMasterEpic
    @SirMasterEpic2 жыл бұрын

    thanks, video saved the day.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @tacolove892
    @tacolove8925 жыл бұрын

    My hero! It worked.

  • @kleedeeYT
    @kleedeeYT6 жыл бұрын

    Worked perfectly. Thanks!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    6 жыл бұрын

    good job, thank you!

  • @TheHarlan13
    @TheHarlan132 жыл бұрын

    Nice undies for sure, I have a collection of old worn out socks in a 5gal bucket I use for shop rags... thanks for the vid, great tutorial. Much needed as mine was doing the start then stopping thing.

  • @teeVillain
    @teeVillain5 жыл бұрын

    Perfect. Took less than 5 minutes. Now to transfer this engine into my latest diabolical invention for Global World Domination.

  • @johncheng9507
    @johncheng95076 жыл бұрын

    great job done

  • @LaurieBednar
    @LaurieBednar Жыл бұрын

    Have this exact mower and problem. Followed your video and was able to correct the issue. Thanks!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    good work!

  • @caseyhaught
    @caseyhaught7 жыл бұрын

    This exact thing was happening to me. And this video fixed the issue. Thanks for the help!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    7 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome! Good job!

  • @redhot9c19
    @redhot9c194 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jeff. This worked great and was an easy fix.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Thanks for watching

  • @brianbaker8890
    @brianbaker88902 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Thanks for teaching me something today.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful

  • @johnnyharris4198
    @johnnyharris41988 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate your knowledge it turns out to be a lot of help for me thank you I just subscribed❤

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you. I am happy it has helped! Thanks for watching

  • @reygonzalez5001
    @reygonzalez5001 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, i just saved myself some money.

  • @Ghaleonvane
    @Ghaleonvane4 жыл бұрын

    And that fixed mine. Thank you

  • @1juice8
    @1juice85 жыл бұрын

    Wow it did work awesome 👏

  • @davehumphrey4075
    @davehumphrey40754 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Man. Very helpful.

  • @Lore-wv5mt
    @Lore-wv5mt8 жыл бұрын

    on one of your videos i fix my toro ....thanks man!!! that's a lot...is one of ur videos that one customer had it for 1 year n it wouldn't turn on..same thing happen to me new n won't turn on.thanks 2 u I fix it n surprise my husband...thanks sir...

  • @Lore-wv5mt

    @Lore-wv5mt

    8 жыл бұрын

    I'm a girl btw

  • @tomwetsel
    @tomwetsel8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for video. I just cleaned it with wire, now runs great. Thanks😊

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    8 ай бұрын

    Great job!

  • @pythias9465
    @pythias94652 жыл бұрын

    Well this sure saved me...10 mins and I was back up and cutting.

  • @krh2
    @krh26 жыл бұрын

    Worked for me! Thank you!!!

  • @Rmichaelford
    @Rmichaelford3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Saved me a bunch of time and trouble. I cleaned the main jet with carb cleaner and a needle and now the mower runs like new.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @DinoLondis
    @DinoLondis6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. That did it.

  • @JDMasonFX
    @JDMasonFX3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what you said, only instead of soaking it 24hrs in Coke I used carb cleaner. Took about 5 minutes I’m total, started right up and stayed started. Cheers

  • @hitendragupta3434
    @hitendragupta34342 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I had the same problem. Before going through your solution, I titled the mower left (towards the gas tank) and restarted it. It worked after that. I don't know why, but it worked and is still working.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @stestany
    @stestany Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. My husband took our toro completely apart and put it back together checking all the usual things. He got it where it would start with starter fluid but not stay running. I did a little google search that came across your video so we headed back out to check ours. Sure enough we got it to start and stay running.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    NICE

  • @pearlio381
    @pearlio3816 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nbcguitar
    @nbcguitar Жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeff, thanks for the help, worked like a charm!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear, thanks for watching

  • @do-ityourself5263
    @do-ityourself52632 жыл бұрын

    Great !!! Mine worked! Yay. ! Thanks for the information!!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @tshih4849
    @tshih48494 жыл бұрын

    Thank you it worked!

  • @richardlacatena7515
    @richardlacatena75153 жыл бұрын

    fast fix thank you

  • @davedennis6042
    @davedennis60426 жыл бұрын

    Haha Yes the spilling gas is like the signature of your channel LOL

  • @michaelralston1830

    @michaelralston1830

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dave Dennis

  • @crazyeddie2366
    @crazyeddie2366 Жыл бұрын

    you are a lifesaver!!

  • @donaldshoemaker1075
    @donaldshoemaker10754 жыл бұрын

    That worked ,thanks

  • @Watercastleshorts
    @Watercastleshorts7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.. It works now!

  • @davevanschuyver4536
    @davevanschuyver4536 Жыл бұрын

    This worked like a dream thanks so much

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT!

  • @tapezord
    @tapezordАй бұрын

    Works! 5 min fix.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    28 күн бұрын

    Good job!