Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro DH 210 Operator's Manual

11. Clean around the dipstick and unscrew the cap
(Figure 25).
12. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the engine oil
into the filler tube
13. Check the engine oil level; refer to steps
10 of Checking the Engine Oil Level.
Changing the Engine Oil Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours (Change it
more frequently when operating the
machine in dusty or dirty conditions.)
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
the Engine Oil (page
2. Remove the old filter and wipe off the adapter
gasket surface (Figure
Figure 26
1. Engine oil filter
2. Gasket
3. Apply a thin coat of new engine oil to the rubber
gasket on the new filter
4. Install the new filter to the filter adapter by
turning it clockwise until the gasket contacts the
filter adapter.
5. Tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn
(Figure 26).
6. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
engine oil; refer to
Level (page 24).
(Figure 25).
Changing
24).
26).
3. Adapter
(Figure 26).
Checking the Engine Oil

Servicing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the spark
Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug.
9 and
Use a Champion RC12YC or equivalent spark
plug. Ensure that the air gap between the center
and side electrodes is 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) before
installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for
removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping
tool or feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Open the hood.
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug
27).
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1. Spark plug
7. Clean around the spark plug to prevent dirt from
falling into the engine and potentially causing
damage.
8. Remove the spark plug and the metal washer
(Figure
25
plug.
Figure 27
2. Spark plug wire
27).
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