Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro 38282 Operator's Manual

3. Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug
(Figure 11), remove the oil drain plug, and tip the
machine backward (handle down) halfway to the
ground to drain the used oil into the oil drain pan.
Important: Do not tip the machine all the way
back to the ground, or fuel may leak out of the
machine.
4. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
5. Install the oil drain plug and tighten it securely.
6. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 11).
7. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it.
8. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill hole. Wait 3 minutes,
then check the oil level on the dipstick by wiping the
dipstick clean and then inserting, but not screwing
in, the oil fill cap into the hole.
Note: To determine the proper oil level on the
dipstick, refer to Figure 27.
1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
Note: You may tip the machine forward (handle
up) a little to make adding oil easier. Remember to
return the machine to the operating position before
checking the oil level.
Important: Do not tip the machine all the way
forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of
the machine.
Figure 27
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.
Max fill: 12 oz. (0.35 l), type: automotive detergent
oil with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or
higher.
Use Figure 28 to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
Note: Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the
dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct
as shown in Figure 27. If you overfill the engine
with oil, remove the excess oil from the drain plug
into an oil drain pan.
9. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole, and hand
tighten it securely.
10. Wipe up any spilled oil.
11. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.

Servicing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Yearly—Service the spark plug and
replace it if necessary.
Use a Toro spark plug (Part No. 119-1961).
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 11).
3. Clean around the spark plug.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
Important: Replace a cracked, fouled, or
dirty spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes
because grit entering the cylinder can damage
the engine.
5. Set the gap on the plug to 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
(Figure 29).
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Figure 28