Commercial Snow Blowers

Toro 3521 snow blower - not starting?

I was able to start it yesterday and it ran for about 5 min then it turned off by itself. I got it going again for 1 min then it shut itself off. Now, I try to pull start it and the pull start doesn't even pull. When I use the electric start it attempts to start it but the engine doesn't even kick at all. It just makes this annoying noise like the electric starter is working but the engine isn't popping at all. I tested the spark plug and it does work. I'm wondering if the engine is shot and is it worth even bringing it in to a repair place if they are just going to tell me that it's a dead engine? I'm worthless with engines and any help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks Steve Hey Renpen you asked "I am having a bit of a problem figuring out what you are saying. First you said the pull start doesn't work. Does this mean you can't turn the engine over with the pull starter?" --- Yes, I can't even pull the cord an inch. Seems like something is locked. Does the engine turn ? - Not when I try to start it through electric or when I pull it, but the pull start doesn't even budge when I try to pull it. Pull start worked just fine before it shut itself off. Oil lvl - I didn't even check it, but now it seems as though that could be the culprit! I'll check it when I get back tonight!

Public Comments

1. I am having a bit of a problem figuring out what you are saying. First you said the pull start doesn't work. Does this mean you can't turn the engine over with the pull starter? Than you said when you use the electric starter it makes an annoying noise. My question is, does the engine turn? The pull starter could be bad or in need of work. The most common problem with small engines is the carburetor. The engine quiting is one of the most common symptoms. Most likely the carburetor needs to be remove, properly cleaned and put together with a rebuild kit. How is the oil level in the crankcase?