Servicing The Spark Plugs - Toro 30032 Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine Oil Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours Or every other oil
change.
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil.
2. Remove the old filter (Figure 25).
Figure 25
1. Oil filter
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on
the replacement filter (Figure 25).
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter,
turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 3/4 turn (Figure 25).
5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Servicing the Engine Oil.
6. Run the engine for about 3 minutes, stop the engine,
and check for oil leaks around the oil filter and drain
valve.
7. Check the engine oil level and add oil if needed.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.

Servicing the Spark Plugs

Ensure 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 plugs and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and
adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plugs if necessary.
Type: Champion® RCJ8Y or equivalent Air Gap:
0.030 inch (0.75 mm)
Checking the Spark Plugs
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
2. Adapter
1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Figure 26).
If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the
engine is operating properly. A black coating on the
insulator usually means that the air cleaner is dirty.
2. If needed, clean the spark plug with a wire brush to
remove carbon deposits.
1. Center electrode insulator
2. Side electrode
Important: Always replace the spark plugs
when it has worn electrodes, an oily film on it,
or has cracks in the porcelain.
3. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes
(Figure 26). Bend the side electrode (Figure 26) if
the gap is not correct.
Removing the Spark Plugs
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs
(Figure 27).
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Figure 26
3. Air gap (not to scale)