[kennykenny]

I have a Toro Snowthrower 38518. This winter while using the thrower, the unit worked fine to be able to clear a three-car driveway. I would then shut the unit off and then attempt to restart and do other driveways. When doing this, I would have a difficult time restarting it or if I did get it to start, it would soon die and once again restarting was very difficult.

I changed the spark plug 4-5 seasons ago and upon checking it, it still looked good.


Suggestions for other things to check to fix this issue? Tuneup items?

Thank you.

 

[Windows on Wash]

Had a similar issue with mine. Was most like vapor lock. I wrapped some of the lines and made some make shift heat shields.

 

[DexterII]

There's not much more valuable than someone else's firsthand experience with the same problem, so definitely heed WOW's suggestion, but there are two other things that come to mind. First off, check that the gas cap is clean, specifically the vent, as a plugged vent will prevent the fuel from flowing freely from the tank. Secondly, is a coil. A coil that is failing will not fire once it gets warm. You can rule this in or out by checking for spark when you try restarting it.

 

[Dave Sal]

A coil that is failing will not fire once it gets warm. You can rule this in or out by checking for spark when you try restarting it.

This is true. Found this exact problem on my Craftsmen lawnmower with Honda engine a couple years ago. New coil solved the problem.


Also to OP, get some Mechanic in a Bottle and follow the instructions and add some to your gasoline. It will clean up any deposits in the fuel lines as well as the carburetor.

 

[ron45]

Try spraying a little bit of starting fluid in the breather.

 

[kennykenny]

I appreciate all of the suggestions.

 

[kennykenny]

I appreciate all of the suggestions.

I took the carburetor apart to clean and was reinstalling it. All together except the air-link vane, 801225. I didn't notice where it attached upon disassembly. I know it has to be simple to put back on but I'm just not seeing it. Can someone provide me a pic of the location? Thanks.

 

[SeniorSitizen]

I took the carburetor apart to clean and was reinstalling it. All together except the air-link vane, 801225. I didn't notice where it attached upon disassembly. I know it has to be simple to put back on but I'm just not seeing it. Can someone provide me a pic of the location? Thanks.

I'm sorry i can't help you with this but i can provide a tip so you and others might avoid this in the future.



For small linkages, springs and things like that on un-famaliar equipment, before un-hooking, put a dab of paint on the end so both the rod, or spring and the connection point gets marked. Little 2 oz. bottles of several different colors are available if needed so maybe blue on 1 end and yellow on the other etc. This works well unless during the cleaning process it is removed so some caution there may be necessary.

 

[JLawrence08648]

I'm sorry i can't help you with this but i can provide a tip so you and others might avoid this in the future.



For small linkages, springs and things like that on un-famaliar equipment, before un-hooking, put a dab of paint on the end so both the rod, or spring and the connection point gets marked. Little 2 oz. bottles of several different colors are available if needed so maybe blue on 1 end and yellow on the other etc. This works well unless during the cleaning process it is removed so some caution there may be necessary.

I use nail polish, easier to use, more accessible.

 

[kennykenny]

I took the carburetor apart to clean and was reinstalling it. All together except the air-link vane, 801225. I didn't notice where it attached upon disassembly. I know it has to be simple to put back on but I'm just not seeing it. Can someone provide me a pic of the location? Thanks.

I got it. Thanks