Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro 71254 Operator's Manual

Important: Do not clean the spark plug. Always
replace the spark plug when it has a black
coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.
2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes
(Figure 23). Bend the side electrode if the gap is not
correct.
Installing the Spark Plug
1. Install the spark plug and metal washer.
Note: Ensure that the air gap is set correctly.
2. Tighten the spark plug to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).
3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
4. Close the hood.
Fuel System
Maintenance

Draining the Fuel Tank

Service Interval: Before storage
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Perform any fuel related maintenance when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the key before leaving the operating position.
3. Open the hood and locate the carburetor under the
air cleaner (Figure 24).
1. Carburetor
4. Unscrew the carburetor float chamber plug and
allow the gasoline to drain into a fuel container or
a drain pan.
Note: The carburetor float chamber plug faces
toward the back of the machine (Figure 24).
5. After draining the fuel, tighten the carburetor float
chamber plug securely.
23
Figure 24
2. Carburetor float chamber
plug