Toro 53002 Operator's Manual page 19

3. Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug back
and forth a couple of times to loosen the boot, then
pull the boot off of the spark plug.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Clean the electrodes with a stiff brush (Fig. 32).
6. Adjust the electrode air gap to .024–.028 in.
(0.6–0.7mm) (Fig. 32).
7. Replace the spark plug if it is oil-fouled, damaged, or
if the electrodes are worn down.
8. Do not overtighten the spark plug when installing. The
tightening torque is 95–148 in. lbs. (10.7–16.6 N m).
9. Reinstall the cylinder and muffler covers
(Figs. 29 and 30).
Figure 30
1. Muffler Cover
Model 53002 & 53003
1. With the engine at ambient (room) temperature, loosen
the knob and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 31).
2. Loosen the knob and lift off the cylinder cover
(Fig. 31).
2. Socket Head Screw
Figure 31
1. Air Filter Cover
2. FIlter Screen
3. Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug back
and forth a couple of times to loosen the boot, then
pull the boot off of the spark plug.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Clean the electrodes with a stiff brush (Fig. 32).
6. Adjust the electrode air gap to .024–.028 in.
(0.6–0.7mm) (Fig. 32).
7. Replace the spark plug if it is oil-fouled, damaged, or
if the electrodes are worn down.
8. Do not overtighten the spark plug when installing. The
tightening torque is 95–148 in. lbs. (10.7–16.6 N m).
9. Reinstall the cylinder and air cleaner covers (Fig. 31).
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Figure 32
1. .024"–.028" (0.6–0.7 mm)
3. Foam Ring
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