Cleaning The Sediment Cup; Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro 23511 Operator's Manual

1. Disengage the cutting blades, stop the engine by
releasing the operator presence bail, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Raise the front wheels a few inches off the ground, and
place a pan under the drain plug to catch the oil.
4. Remove the drain plug (Figure 18).
1. Drain plug
5. When the oil has drained completely, lower the front
wheels to the ground, replace the drain plug, and
torque to 13 ft-lbs.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
6. Remove the dipstick and slowly pour oil into the filler
hole until the oil level reaches the middle of the dipstick
(Figure 13).
7. Replace and secure the dipstick.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.
9. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Cleaning the Sediment Cup

Service Interval: Every 100 hours
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and
flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel.
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Figure 18
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the Off position.
4. Remove the sediment cup and O-ring (Figure 19).
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1. O-ring
5. Wash the sediment cup in a nonflammable solvent and
dry it thoroughly.
6. Place the O-ring in the fuel valve and install the
sediment cup, tightening it securely.
7. Move the fuel shutoff lever to the On position.
If any fuel leaks, repeat this procedure and replace the
O-ring.

Servicing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect, clean, and
adjust the spark plug; replace it if
necessary.
Every 200 hours—Replace the spark plug.
Use an NGK BPR6ES spark plug or equivalent.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
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 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) (Figure
20).
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Figure 19
2. Sediment cup
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