Replacing The Spark Plug; Adjusting The Discharge-Chute Latch - Toro Power Max 826 OAE Operator's Manual

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 35
1. Spark-plug boot
2. Clean around the base of the spark plug.
Figure 36
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) as shown
in Figure 37.
(Figure 35).
1. 0.76 mm (0.030 inch)
5. Install the new spark plug, tighten it firmly, and
attach the ignition wire to the spark plug.
Note:
Ensure that 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. Loosen the clamp fastener on the chute-support
plate until the cable is free.
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2. Cable clamp
2. Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the
cable conduit rearward.
3. Tighten the clamp fastener while holding the
cable in place.
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Figure 37
Figure 38
3. Clamp fastener
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