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Re: Lawnmower Starting Question ? Rick 06-28-2005
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Posted by Rick on June 28, 2005, 8:57 am

> Hello:
>
> Have a new Toro self-propelled mower.
>
> Manual isn't too clear on this:
>
> I understand that if the engine is being re-started after a short
time, and
> while still quite hot, there is no need to
> pump the small plastic primer bulb again.
>
> But, if starting for the first time and engine is totally Cold, and
there is
> still gas visible
> in the priming bulb from the last time you used it a week ago
perhaps, do
> you "still" want to push it the
> recommended 5 times ?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob

Yes..



Posted by Robert11 on June 28, 2005, 9:20 am
Hi,

Just trying to learn a bit more, please:

Why ?

Thanks,
Bob
----------------

>
>> Hello:
>>
>> Have a new Toro self-propelled mower.
>>
>> Manual isn't too clear on this:
>>
>> I understand that if the engine is being re-started after a short
> time, and
>> while still quite hot, there is no need to
>> pump the small plastic primer bulb again.
>>
>> But, if starting for the first time and engine is totally Cold, and
> there is
>> still gas visible
>> in the priming bulb from the last time you used it a week ago
> perhaps, do
>> you "still" want to push it the
>> recommended 5 times ?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bob
>
> Yes..
>
>



Posted by Rick on June 28, 2005, 9:32 am

> Hi,
>
> Just trying to learn a bit more, please:
>
> Why ?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
> ----------------


Cold engines need a richer mixture to start.. That's what a choke was
used for. Yours might start with less than 5 pumps, but you certainly
need to prime a cold engine.



Posted by Robert11 on June 28, 2005, 3:52 pm
Thanks,
Bob
------------

>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Just trying to learn a bit more, please:
>>
>> Why ?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bob
>> ----------------
>
>
> Cold engines need a richer mixture to start.. That's what a choke was
> used for. Yours might start with less than 5 pumps, but you certainly
> need to prime a cold engine.
>
>



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