Spark Plug - Toro 71198 Operator's Manual

Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully
charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is
especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32 F
(0 C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery, page 23.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level, page 24, steps 2–3.
3. Remove the filler caps from the battery and
connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the
battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 4
amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery. Install the filler caps after
the battery is fully charged.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Charging the battery produces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to
Installing the Battery, page 23.

Spark Plug

Service Interval/Specification
Install a new spark plug after every 100 operating
hours. Check the spark plug after every 25 operating
hours. Make sure 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.
Type: Champion RJ–19LM (or equivalent)
Air Gap: 0.030" (0.762 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), shift into
neutral, set the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull the wire off the spark plug (Fig. 22). Now
clean around the spark plug to prevent dirt from
falling into the engine and potentially causing
damage.
4. Remove the spark plug.
1
Figure 22
1. Spark plug wire
Maintenance
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