20 Most Recent Toro Lawn Mower With Toro Power Tools - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Sounds like the mechanism needs to be readjusted. Does not open it quite far enough.

did mice get in there during the Off Season? Check for Mouse nest or rust on Coil and magnet section of Flywheel. No, no points.

The drive belt is off the pulley, you will need to check under the deck and possibly remove the cover on top of deck to put it back on.

best guess , blocked main jet or water in the carby an overhaul would be in order

Sounds like the belt might possibly be stretched from use. The spring on the tightener might have broke also. Take the side panel off and check.

try cleaning out the carburator.

How do you know the starter switch is not the problem?

Visit the on-line store, know as reliable-store, they have the repair manuals. I'm sure you will get the solution of your problem. Best Manuals