Replacing The Spark Plug; Adjusting The Discharge Chute Latch - Toro Power Max 38801 Operator's Manual

6. Move the speed selector lever to Position 6.
7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft.
8. Move the speed selector lever forward and rearward
a few times.
9. Install the back cover and return the machine to the
operating position.

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 55).
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1. Spark plug boot
2. Clean around the base of the spark plug.
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Figure 55
Figure 56
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 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 57).
1. 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
5. Install the new spark plug, tighten it firmly, and attach
the ignition wire to the spark plug.
Note: Ensure 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. Remove the fastener on the gear cover (Figure 58), lift
the front of the cover up, and slide it back and out of
the way.
2. Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp (Figure 59).
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Figure 57
Figure 58