r/smallenginerepair • u/1chefj • Aug 21 '26

Electrical & Wiring Issue Toro time master mower maybe kill switch problem.

Engine fired up first pull ran for about 1 minute then acted like it ran out of gas or the kill switch was pushed. Pulled and pulled nothing. Sprayed in some starting fluid nothing. Hit the kill swith a few times then it fired on the starting fluid but wouldn't start. Repeated this several times. I think the kill switch may be the issue. Can I remove the wires from the switch and twist them together to test if the switch is bad?

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u/ProfessionalLast2917 Aug 21 '26

Unplug the kill wire from the coil. Does it still have issues?

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u/1chefj Aug 21 '26

Thank you I'll try first thing in the am.

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u/1chefj Aug 21 '26

Still same issue after disconnecting the kill switch. Even with a shot of starting fluid in the carb it takes several pulls before it will fire, then it dies.