Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 30254 Operator's Manual

Removing the Spark Plug
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) (Fig. 29). Now
clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent dirt from
falling into the engine and potentially causing damage.
3. Remove the spark plug(s) and metal washer.
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Figure 29
1. Spark plug wire
Checking the Spark Plug
1. Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 30). If you
see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is
operating properly. A black coating on the insulator
usually means the air cleaner is dirty.
Important
Never clean the spark plug(s). Always
replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a black coating,
worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.
2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes
(Fig. 30). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 30) if the gap is
not correct.
(s)
1
m–4757
2. Spark plug
27
2
1
Figure 30
1. Center electrode insulator
2. Side electrode
Installing the Spark Plug
1. Install the spark plug(s) and metal washer. Make sure
the air gap is set correctly.
2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 20 ft-lb (27 N.m).
3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 29).

Greasing and Lubrication

Service Interval/Specification
Refer to the Check Service Reference Aid decal for
location and interval of greasing and lubrication (Figure
31).
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
3
0.040 in.
(1.02 mm)
3. Air gap (not to scale)
(s)