Replacing The Spark Plug; Adjusting The Discharge Chute Latch - Toro 38820 Operator's Manual

2. Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and
remove the oil drain plug.
Note: When removing the plug, ensure the tube does
not loosen.
3. Drain the oil.
Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
4. Install the oil drain plug.
5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to
with Oil (page 9).

Replacing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug.
WARNING
Replacing the spark plug while the engine is hot
can result in burns.
Wait until the engine is cool to replace the spark
plug.
Use a Toro spark plug or equivalent (Champion® RN9YC or
NGK BPR6ES).
1. Remove the boot (Figure
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Figure 48
1. Spark plug boot
2. Clean around the base of the spark plug.
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3. Remove and discard the old spark plug.
Note: You will need a ratchet wrench extension to
remove the spark plug.
4. Set the gap between the electrodes on a new spark plug
at 0.76 mm (0.030 inch)
1. 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
5. Install the new spark plug, tighten it firmly, and attach
the ignition wire to the spark plug.
Note: Ensure the ignition wire snaps completely into
place on the spark plug.
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
Latch
If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired position
or does not unlock so that you can move it to another
position, adjust the discharge chute latch.
1. Remove the fastener on the gear cover
the front of the cover up, and slide it back and out of
the way.
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(Figure 50).
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(Figure 51), lift