The_Real_TCIII Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 12:35 AM, mlammerhirt said: I agree....I was exhausted for a week. Felt like I never stopped snow blowing....can't believe that old Toro held up to that abuse. She got a complete rebuild that summer.....new carb, belts, and even a good sandblasting and paint job. Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk Expand My "trusty" Toro wont start this morning, I ran it all day yesterday not sure whats up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 2:34 PM, The_Real_TCIII said: My "trusty" Toro wont start this morning, I ran it all day yesterday not sure whats up Expand it's cold haha. The best feature on my craftsman is the electric start. I've rarely needed it except the first start of the season or when I had the pull rope break but it's clutch. just plug an extension cord in and press the button. I realize this doesn't help you at all. but things I would check are: flooded it, didn't prime enough, plug is gummed up just enough that the cold was the last straw in preventing the spark. very cold air is a lot more dense and could be throwing off your oxygen ratio. check your intake area/filter to make sure it's getting air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy K Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 2:34 PM, The_Real_TCIII said: My "trusty" Toro wont start this morning, I ran it all day yesterday not sure whats up Expand Empty? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I was scheduled at noon. Text saying not opening til 4. Wife’s vet clinic closing at noon. I may bundle up and snow blow for round 1. Be safe people 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 We lucked out, 'only' 6" or so here. Got it all cleaned up before work this morning. Saw the sunrise behind the blower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlammerhirt Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Starting to ramp up here in Hamburg(Lakeview). Boys wanted to go out so we were out for 20 or so minutes.Good to see they wanted to be out even in these deteriorating conditions.As I type this I can longer see across the road. I am less than an 1/8 from the Pinehurst section of Lake Erie and the west winds are pounding us right now.Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlammerhirt Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 2:34 PM, The_Real_TCIII said: My "trusty" Toro wont start this morning, I ran it all day yesterday not sure whats upLet the bidding war begin for Larry's snowblower!!!!! May push 200.00 before the day is over.Also my wife just informed me Clarence Center has the highest snow total today so far.... Northtowns can keep it!Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 3:02 PM, Jeremy K said: Empty? Expand ASK ME AGAIN IF THERES FUEL IN IT!!! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 3:47 PM, mlammerhirt said: Let the bidding war begin for Larry's snowblower!!!!! May push 200.00 before the day is over. Also my wife just informed me Clarence Center has the highest snow total today so far.... Northtowns can keep it! Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk Expand Word on the street is that it sold this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 2:58 PM, Belo said: it's cold haha. The best feature on my craftsman is the electric start. I've rarely needed it except the first start of the season or when I had the pull rope break but it's clutch. just plug an extension cord in and press the button. I realize this doesn't help you at all. but things I would check are: flooded it, didn't prime enough, plug is gummed up just enough that the cold was the last straw in preventing the spark. very cold air is a lot more dense and could be throwing off your oxygen ratio. check your intake area/filter to make sure it's getting air. Expand Ive got the electric start but its just spinning, not engaging. It started a couple times but ran for 30 seconds or so then quit. Clogged intake may be a good call. The past couple days its started with half a pull. Im hoping it just needs to warm up a bit. Thank you for the tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Only 6" here in northern Columbia county. Started plowing around 3AM, finished at 10:30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Wife wanted a foot last night so I gave it to her 3x 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) On 1/30/2019 at 4:09 PM, The_Real_TCIII said: Ive got the electric start but its just spinning, not engaging. It started a couple times but ran for 30 seconds or so then quit. Clogged intake may be a good call. The past couple days its started with half a pull. Im hoping it just needs to warm up a bit. Thank you for the tips Expand i'm not an expert, but even with the electric start, it could still be a bad plug. I believe most plugs have temp ratings and when things get this cold any amount of age or fouling might finally be enough. Some plugs are easy to pull and check. Should be pretty obvious if it's fouled up. Could also be a fuel line issue. Make sure all the hoses look good and if there's a filter that it isn't clogged. And of course, that there is gas in it haha. Edited January 30, 2019 by Belo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) On 1/30/2019 at 4:09 PM, The_Real_TCIII said: Ive got the electric start but its just spinning, not engaging. It started a couple times but ran for 30 seconds or so then quit. Clogged intake may be a good call Expand If you can put in the basement or some place warm for about an hr. Sometimes the super cold is to much for them. And like Belo said check the plug. Edited January 30, 2019 by Steve D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 5:14 PM, Belo said: i'm not an expert, but even with the electric start, it could still be a bad plug. I believe most plugs have temp ratings and when things get this cold any amount of age or fouling might finally be enough. Some plugs are easy to pull and check. Should be pretty obvious if it's fouled up. Could also be a fuel line issue. Make sure all the hoses look good and if there's a filter that it isn't clogged. And of course, that there is gas in it haha. Expand My neighbor has the same machine and his throws snow a hell of a lot farther than mine, Im thinking I need a new belt too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Blizzard warning just issued for Erie county Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 4:04 PM, The_Real_TCIII said: ASK ME AGAIN IF THERES FUEL IN IT!!!Have you tried turning it off then back on again? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Sitting at work in Williamsville. Debating on when to drive home to Alden Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landtracdeerhunter Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 4:46 PM, landtracdeerhunter said: Don't want to alarm anyone really but, this storm could very well meet the standards for a blizzard warning to be in issued. Expand Don't forget Wyoming and Genesee counties for that Blizzard Warning1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 5:38 PM, Moho81 said: Sitting at work in Williamsville. Debating on when to drive home to Alden Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Expand Driving ban in Williamsville if that helps. I just text I’m staying home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 5:37 PM, Moho81 said: Have you tried turning it off then back on again? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Expand I was the IT guy for a lot of years and people get so aggravated when you suggest that, even though it works just about 100% of the time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 5:48 PM, turkeyfeathers said: Driving ban in Williamsville if that helps. I just text I’m staying home Expand Come on man! Im stacking this year and only have five months to get it down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 5:48 PM, turkeyfeathers said: Driving ban in Williamsville if that helps. I just text I’m staying home Expand It does, I'm getting out before bans are also in place for my entire trip home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 5:53 PM, The_Real_TCIII said: I was the IT guy for a lot of years and people get so aggravated when you suggest that, even though it works just about 100% of the time lol Expand Well did it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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