Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro 74142TE Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine-Oil Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Note: Change the engine-oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Engine Oil (page 36).
2. Change the engine-oil filter
A
C
E
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Note: Ensure that the oil-filter gasket touches the
engine, and then the oil filter an extra 3/4 turn.
3. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer
to Changing the Engine Oil (page
Changing the
(Figure 46).
B
D
F
3/4
36).

Servicing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Make sure that 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(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust
the air gap. Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary.
Type of Spark Plug: NGK
Air Gap: 0.75 mm (0.03 inch)
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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2. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the N
and set the parking brake.
3. Locate and remove the spark plugs
A
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® BPR4ES or equivalent
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EUTRAL LOCK
(Figure 47).
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position,