Servicing the Spark Plug
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Make sure 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 plug(s) and a gapping tool/feeler
gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new
spark plug(s) if necessary.
Type : NGK
®
BPR4ES or equivalent
Air Gap: 0.76 mm (0.03 inch)
Removing the Spark Plug
1.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and engage the parking brake.
3.
Remove the left hydraulic-unit shroud in the
order listed in
Figure
Note:
This gives you access to the front spark
plug.
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EUTRAL
LOCK
53.
1. Pull this tab out to the
side in the direction of the
arrow
2. Pull the shroud off this
frame tab in the direction
of the arrow
4.
Remove the spark plug.
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Figure 53
3. Pull the shroud off this
frame tab in the direction
of the arrow
4. Shroud
Figure 54
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