Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro 71233 Operator's Manual

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7. Carefully slide the paper element and foam element
from the blower housing (Fig. 18).
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Figure 18
1. Paper element
2. Foam element
3. Air cleaner cover
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
Foam Element:
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Do not
oil the element.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
Paper Element:
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt.
2. Carefully clean the rubber seal on the paper element to
prevent debris from entering the engine.
3. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important
Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be
cleaned thoroughly.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
Important
To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner
assembly installed.
1. Place the foam element and paper element into the
blower housing.
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4
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5
4. Tab
5. Slot
Note: Ensure that the rubber seal is flat against the air
cleaner base.
2. Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots of
the blower housing (Fig. 18). Hook the handle onto the
cover and press down on the handle to lock the cover in
place.
3. Close the hood.

Servicing the Spark Plug

Install a new spark plug after every 100 operating hours.
Check the spark plug after every 25 operating 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 and a
gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.
Type: Champion QC12YC (or equivalent)
Air Gap: 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Open the hood.
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 19).
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1. Spark-plug wire
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Figure 19

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