Toro trimmer doesn't start 

Had watched a couple of videos where you said this, and was curious as to how exactly you did it, could you please do a step by step video on your process?

What model toro trimmer is this?

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Glad it helped Steve Mueller.

no problem and you for the comment.

no problem Kraig Elliot.

Thank you for the comment I'm glad it worked for you

Thank you very much.

Yes sir. Thanks as always.

Thank you Cole Holland for the comment I appreciate it

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it

gracias y no hay problema

Can you adjust the carb?

@@HomeGaragechannel no. The non- adjustable walbro carb

@@js_1995x have you taken apart the carb and looked at the metering diaphragm?

@@HomeGaragechannel it was hardened, but not petrified, but I don't have any spare diaphragms

soak the diaphram in brake fluid in a zip lock bag or a tiny container for about 3 days. That will make it flexible again.

Yes for a couple of days. I usually only do this to equipment I don't know anything about to make sure they work. Thanks as always for watching and commenting.

No problem. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

Thank you I appreciate it.

It's probably most definitely the problem. either replace the metering diaphragm or the entire Carb would be easier.

Yes reconditioning in brake fluid for a couple of days. This will confirm that the engine still works and then you have time to order a new diaphragm

Thank you I appreciate it.

Nice!

Handed down stuff is a blessing lol

No problem

thanks, Ereplacementparts dot com

Ken6151 thanks for the comment. I never have luck with 2cycle equipment that have been sitting for a long time. Usually all the diaphragms harden and cause the equipment to run poorly.

Thank you dann daly I appreciate the comment.

nice work, but did you also do a compression test just to make sure that might be an issue?

Thank you An for the comment and that is great advice.

@@HomeGaragechannel youre welcome

I use this exclusively and yet today I have crank blisters from a brand new (used 2 times) Toro. My older Toro almost always cranks in the second maybe third pull. This new one won’t even idol so forget about putting it down for a second to clear brush. I guess they just don’t make things the way they used to.

I use dot 3 or 4 brake fluid

Thanks for the comment. Please check out my other video too.

the metering diaphragm is supposed to be extremely flexible to work. If the diaphragm isn't too far gone, you can try and recondition it to make it soft again.

yes you are correct, and I use brake fluid to recondition it.

sure, take the plug out, pull rope about 10 times, then reinstall the plug. Try and start it WITHOUT, the choke, and full throttle and see what happens. IF noting happens then try your normal procedure.

Thank you Juan Cruz for the comment. I would consider a " complete tune up kit" would comprise of a carb or carb kit, air filter, fuel filter, lines,and a spark plug. I have never seen a kit like that though. You have to piece everything together.

Juan, I also lost my manual, but I downloaded a new copy from www.toro.com, you will need both the model number and the serial number (they are located on the Black Label on the Pull Cord housing) as the manuals vary depending on the various model changes and updates...

Home Garage thank you

You're welcome.

You are correct. I wish they weren't hidden at that time. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

Any link to the video? I am currently trying to troubleshoot this carb on my toro. It seems to be running now, although with a delay in throttle response.

@@tha_nino the hidden screws are mainly on echo brand trimmers. This toro one looks like the echo but Alan Lake might have the link.

I wish they all looked this easy. Thanks for watching.

Thank you Jeff Roger's for the comment. I think it's time to look at the fuel lines and probably get a new carb just out of ease.

Home Garage didn’t you just tell me it was the bowl?

I'm confused... I received a reply 30 minutes earlier from Home Garage suggesting it might be the bowl gasket?

You're really on top of things. When I read your comment I thought you were referring to a toro mower not the trimmer. I had to change my comment.

Haha! Ok so I should order a new carb?

I just like the way it feels and sounds

unfortunately the screen is built into the muffler, so servicing is not an option

@@HomeGaragechannel hmmm...that's a silly design. I guess I should clean out the carberator and test to see if it helps. Thanks for your help!

no problem

Quite Possibly

I didn't mention it, on purpose buddy.

@@HomeGaragechannel I'm curious, too. Why did you not show the process? Were you just giving the example that we should replace the parts with new parts?

Thank you beingsneaky. I recondition them by soaking them for a couple of days in a sealed container of brake fluid.

@@HomeGaragechannel this is fantastic info-thank you

Thank you Kirk leaper for the comment. It's by no means a permanent fix but its will identify that the diaphragm was the culprit all along.

I use automotive brake fluid.

It connects the kill switch and leads to the ignition coil under the plastic cover of the engine.

I would inspect all the moving parts like the flywheel, and if that's not it, it could be internal.

@@HomeGaragechannel i found the problem, the clutch drum kit separated from the housing

thanks for the update.

wow that's amazing. What kinda of fuel do you use?

@@HomeGaragechannel just regular unleaded. I don’t like having 2 gas tank in my house. So I don’t have a separate gas tank for 2 cycles mix’s. I just pour gas in my weed eater then pour my 2 cycle oil after filling it with gas. Then I just check it and it always starts.. One thing I did noticed that when I had my toro hanging on the wall it would drip gas so I never hag it no more just keep it flat upright on the garage. I really don’t know what to say the freaking thing always works. Maybe going on 12 years now.. i bought another Toro because I can’t believe it never quits on me. Same toro and it just sitting in my garage for 2 years in the box. Before my toro I had a echo and stihl that only lasted 2 years each. Those I kept pulling the string and they just wouldn’t start. So I trash them and bought my Toro and haven’t look backed. I tell you, I’m the worst person to take care of my tools and i just think that they built that model to last. Plus i never clean my carburetor and it doesn’t have and air filter. Change the spark plug for fun because I was bored but I guess is just dumb luck.

@@df4480 well it looks like that toro has been very good to you thanks for the comment and your time.

Thanks Patrick Boatner

One other thing: the RPMs never dropped as I cranked the screw out. It would just run poorly (and eventually not run) at idle as I backed it further out. I found my sweet spot just by checking how good the throttle response is. For me, that was 3.5 turns out (from fully "tightened" or seated).

@@PatrickBoatner have you tried a cold start after your adjustment?

@@HomeGaragechannel yeah, just did. It did require me to keep it at half choke for maybe 30-60 seconds, or it wanted to die. But after that minute at half choke, it's running great. The instructions for this weed eater don't call for that half-choke time, but I've had others that did.

@@PatrickBoatner if you can deal with a minute of half choke go for it.

Thanks for the comment. Yes have you checked the spark arrestor screen on the muffler outlet? Can you adjust the screws for the fuel mixture?

Home Garage You said in the video this type carburetor doesn’t have adjustment screws.

@@tj3688 yes you're right. Replace the metering diaphragm and it should be good. Thanks for correcting me.

Home Garage You need another video to show how to do that also!

@@tj3688 even tho I reconditioned the metering diaphragm in this video the process is the same.

the easiest thing would be to replace the carb, because are technically not adjustable.

@@HomeGaragechannel carb is brand new, that's why I'm so baffled.

that is strange. did you replace the fuel lines and fuel filter too?

@@HomeGaragechannel absolutely. But once it warms up it won't stay running. I also cleaned the spark arrester and replaced the spark plug. It runs fine when it's cold.

the last possibility is that it's an issue with the engine. is there any oil coming from the engine, even a small amount or have you done a compression test yet?

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@@HomeGaragechannel do you know if a 51992 is attachment compatable? I know it has a square shaft and a knob. So it looks like it. Manual doesn't say anything about it. Want to get the cultivator attachment. Thanks

@@StudCity718 yes it takes attachments

Coo. Thanks alot

@@StudCity718 no problem

do me a favor, turn the head by hand, if it Locks up it means it's connected to your engine without a clutch and yes it's supposed to turn with the engine idling. However, if you spin the head and it can turn all day, then theres a clutch in between the drive shaft and the engine. Let me know what you find out.

Yes but if I knew how it ran before it was stored I would have just ordered the carb kit.

Thank you Rudedoggy_760 for your comment. I would then check it for spark. Remove the plug from the engine and put the wire back on the plug. Then rest on the plug on the metal of the engine and pull the rope and look for spark at the end of the spark plug.

Home Garage ok. Do i only soak the gaskets in brake fluid?

@@rudeone760 soak only the metering diaphragm for a few days. Keep an air tight lid over the container that has the brake fluid in it.

Home Garage ok thanks for the fast reply’s. Is it necessary to have it sealed?

@@rudeone760 only if you want to keep using more later. The brake fluid will absorb moisture from the air and be less affective next time you use it.

Strange. Are you using the RU-vid app or are you using a web browser?

@@HomeGaragechannel RU-vid app

@@HomeGaragechannel it gets to the 31 second mark and stops

Try opening a web browser instead and say no if it wants to open the RU-vid app.

@@HomeGaragechannel I got it to play through the web browser. Is there a spark plug on these?

interesting, how much time would say it runs for, before it stops?

@@HomeGaragechannel about 10 mins

since you haven't mentioned what brand trimmer it is, I can only assume it's the same in the video. your gas cap, might not be venting like it's supposed to, if consistent , then that's my guess. that or the spark plug is the fail point.

It's a toro

Thank you csmith80 for the comment. You know I'm gonna to agree with you.