3 hours ago Jo asked ... How to engage clutch on old sewing machine to engage needle?    |    Jacky asked ... Miele Vacuum cleaner?    |    Ben asked ... Toyota Yaris French or Japanese?    |    Andy asked ... How can I mend my MacAlistair 450w hedge trimmer?    |    Felix asked ... Hitachi vt-m70em?    |    Click here to ask your question

electric starter will not turn over my 521 toro?

when I attempt to start my toro electric start --starter just hums? What is the problem
william schloer, January 2008
The gear could be rusted in place.

It may no be your problem but it's common.

Remove the starter and check if the gear can be moved. On my 521 the gear starts from an extended position and is pulled in by the motor to mesh with the flywheel teeth. The gears on those commonly rust or freeze so they will not pull in. Spray it with some solvent like WD-40 or PB-Blaster and let it set for a few hours. Then work a screwdrive between the top of the gear and the housing so see if you can get it loose.

trouts2, January 2008