Lubricating The Machine; Emptying The Fuel Tank; Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro 62925 Operator's Manual

Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because the engine may be damaged.
8. Replace and tighten the dipstick.

Lubricating the Machine

Oiling the Caster Wheels and Pivot
Points
Lubricate the caster wheels and pivot points yearly.
1. Stop the engine and pull the wire off of the spark plug.
2. Place a few drops of engine oil in the following
locations:
Each of the caster wheel bushings
Where the front wheel support pivots in the engine
base (Fig. 22)
Where the rear traction shafts pivot in the engine
base (Fig. 22)
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3
2
1
Figure 22
1. Rear idler assembly
2. Oil point
Greasing the Rear Idler Assembly
Lubricate the rear idler assembly with No. 2 general
purpose grease after every 25 hours of operation or more
frequently when conditions are dusty or sandy (Fig. 22).
Pump grease into the fitting until it oozes out of the
bearings.
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2
4
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3. Grease point
4. Traction shafts
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Emptying the Fuel Tank

1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool.
Important Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
4. Use a pump-type syphon to drain the gasoline into a
clean approved gasoline container.
5. Connect the wire onto the spark plug.
6. Run the engine until it stops.
7. Start the engine again to make sure that all the
gasoline is out of the carburetor.

Servicing the Spark Plug

Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours or
yearly whichever comes first. Ensure that the air gap
between the center and side electrodes is correct before
installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for
removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping
tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a
new spark plug if necessary.
Type: Champion RCJ–8 or equivalent.
Air Gap: 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Stop the engine.
2. Pull the wire off of the spark plug (Fig. 18).
3. Clean the area around the spark plug.
4. Remove the plug from the cylinder head.
Checking the Spark Plug
1. Look at the center of both spark plugs (Fig. 23). If you
see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is
operating properly. A black coating on the insulator
usually means the air cleaner is dirty.
Important Never clean the spark plug. Always replace
the spark plug when it has a black coating, worn
electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.
2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes
(Fig. 23).