Toro snowblower backfires and quits

12-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
jholear Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1	Toro snowblower backfires and quits My Toro also backfires quite a bit. It starts right up but only runs for 30 to 60 seconds before quiting. Any ideas?

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12-07-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
brokenknee Safe, Most of the Time!!     Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MN Posts: 652	Toro snowblower backfires and quits I would first check to make sure there is fresh gas in the tank. Did you leave the gas from last season in it? If so drain and replace with fresh fuel, also pull the bowl on the carb and clean that out. __________________ "Clarity to Agreement" Dennis Prager Picture/Photo Pitcher/Carafe ------- Where/Someplace Were/Be