Servicing The Spark Plug; Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Toro 34230 Operator's Manual

6. Hand tighten the dipstick into the filler neck
(Figure 78).

Servicing the Spark Plug

Spark Plug Specification
Spark plug type: Champion® RC12YC, Kohler® 12
132 02-S, or Kohler 25 132 14-S (RFI compliant)
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine (page
2. Remove the spark plug as shown in
Checking the Spark Plug
Spark-plug gap: 0.76 mm (0.030 inch)
Important:
Do not clean the spark plug(s).
Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a
black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or
cracks.
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.
Use a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust
the air gap to 0.76 mm (0.030 inch).
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Installing the Spark Plug
Tighten the spark plug as follows:
•
New spark plug—12 to 15 N∙m (8.7 to 10.8 ft-lb)
•
In-service spark plug—23 to 27 N∙m (16.6 to 19.5
80.
ft-lb)
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Cleaning the Spark Arrester

Required parts: muffler gasket; refer to the parts
catalog for your engine.
1. Remove the 2 flange bolts that secure the
muffler to the exhaust-outlet flange of the
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engine, and remove the muffler
Note:
Discard the old muffler gasket.
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