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problems with toro GTS

17 years ago

i have a toro gts.lately i starts to sputter and eventuly die.problem started when top of gas cap fell apart and into gas tank.drained gas and fished out parts that were in the tank.then i used my shop vac to suck up any debris remaining from tank.when it dies i open gas tank and lean mower back and it will start right back up.whatever else i do (change filter/sprk plug/etc..) it will not start.only the opening of gas tank and leaning back.any ideas on what might be going on?

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tomplum
17 years ago
I think it best to clean the fuel system complete. Remove the tank and lines to ensure you can get as much debris out as possible. Replace the line if it is deteriorating. Do a quick clean of the carb by removing the bowl, cleaning both that and the main jet- which most times is in the bowl nut. Flush the whole system w/ fresh fuel, reassemble and hopefully you are good to go. For more specifics, post the model # as there are many versions of the GTS engine. BTW, the shop vac is not a safe tool for gas and gas vapors...
1saxman
17 years ago
Maybe the new gas cap is not venting?
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