Toro timecutter ss5000 wont start

[bakerid2000]

turn the key and it would just click. NOW after doing the following:
New battery, changed the slenoid. also disconnected the brake actuator and bypassed it.


the above video demonstrates what happens. it trys to start but just turns. I have check the plugs. they are sparking

 

[Scrubcadet10]

i would remove the air filter, and pour about 1 tablespoon, or spray some starting fluid into the intake, and try to start it and see if it will at least go bang...
it almost sounds like it was spinning too fast.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Listening to the engine I can not hear they cyclic variations as the cylinders come onto compression.
Try Scrubbies idea but a TEASPOON is more than enough .
If there is no bangs then pull the spark plugs out & check for spark
If there is a spark then pull the rocker covers off and check the valves are moving .

 

[hlw49]

You guys and your starting fluid are going to blow the head right off an engine one of these days. Gum out carb cleaner won't hurt your engine.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

I've never blown an engine with starting fluid, all it takes is a quick burst if you know what you're doing. Plus i use the valvoline SF that contains a upper cylinder lubricant. I use Parts cleaner and SF interchangeably,