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2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 11).
3. Clean around the spark plug.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty
spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes because grit
entering the cylinder can cause engine damage.
5. Set the gap on the new plug to 0.020 in. (0.50 mm)
(Fig. 32).
.020 in.
(.50 mm)
Figure 32
1. 0.020 in. (.50 mm)
6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal.
7. Torque the spark plug to 14 ft-lb (19 N m).
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Cooling System
After every 100 operating hours or every season, clean the
dirt and the chaff from the cylinder, the cylinder head fins,
and around the carburetor and the linkage. Remove debris
from the air intake slots on the recoil housing. This will
ensure proper cooling and the best engine performance.
Cleaning the Recycler Plug
and the Discharge Tunnel
To ensure the best performance, clean the discharge tunnel
and the recycler plug after each use. When the grass is
thick and lush, clippings may collect on and around the
recycler plug, making it difficult to remove it.
Emptying the Fuel Tank
1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 11).
3. Remove the cap from the fuel tank (Fig. 8).
4. Use a hand pump to syphon the fuel into a clean
approved gasoline container.
5. Connect the wire to 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.
Charging the Battery
Electric Start Model only
Charge a new or stored battery for 72 continuous hours to
ensure a full charge. The engine comes with an alternator
which charges the battery during operation. You do not
need to charge the battery after each mowing. During the
lawn mowing season, charge the battery for 48 hours
every month or as needed.
IMPORTANT: Do not overcharge the battery.
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1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the battery (Fig. 4).
3. Remove the battery by lifting it up and off of the lower
handle section.
Note: You do not need to remove the battery if the lawn
mower is near an electrical outlet.
4. Connect the Toro electro charger to the battery and
plug it into a 230 VAC power outlet.
IMPORTANT: Use only the Toro electro charger;
other chargers could damage the battery. Always
charge the battery indoors and at room temperature
(70 F) when possible. Do not charge the battery longer
than 72 hours; overcharging can damage the battery.
5. After charging the battery, unplug the charger and
disconnect it from the battery.
6. Connect the wire harness to the battery terminal.
Disposing of the Battery
Electric Start Model only
IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of used batteries in your
regular trash.
IMPORTANT: Recycle or dispose of a sealed lead
(acid) battery according to local codes.
Incinerating, landfilling, or mixing sealed lead (acid)
batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is
prohibited by law in most areas.
Return this battery to a federal- or state-approved, sealed
lead (acid) battery recycler.
Contact your local waste management officials for more
information regarding the environmentally sound
collection, recycling, and disposal of the battery.
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