Changing The Engine Oil; Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro 22308 Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 1.16 US qt (1.1 l)
Viscosity: See table below
1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This
warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Lower the loader arm, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
Components will be hot if the traction unit has
been running. If you touch hot components you
may be burned.
Allow the traction unit to cool before performing
maintenance or touching components under
the hood.
3. Place a pan under the drain plug to catch the oil.
4. Remove the drain plug (Figure 53).
1. Oil drain plug
Figure 52
Figure 53
5. When the oil has drained completely, replace the
plug.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
6. Remove the dipstick (Figure 54) and slowly pour oil
into the filler hole until the oil pours out of the filler
hole.
1. Dipstick
7. Replace and secure the dipstick.

Servicing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check the spark
plugs.
Ensure that the air gap between the center and side
electrodes is correct before installing each spark plug.
Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the
spark plugs and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and
adjust the air gap. Install new spark plugs if necessary.
Type: NGK BPR6ES, Denso W20EPR–U, or equivalent.
Air Gap: 0.03 inch (0.75 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Lower the loader arm, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull the wire off of the spark plugs (Figure 55).
1. Spark plug wire
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Figure 54
Figure 55
2. Spark plug