Toro 30318, Operator'S Manual

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Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a recycling
center.
Figure 36
1. Oil drain valve 2. Oil drain hose
9. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the
specified oil into the filler cap (Figure 35).
10. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the
Engine Oil Level in theEngine Maintenance,
page 28.
11. Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the
Full mark.
Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every
other oil change.
Note:
Change oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing the Oil.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter
adapter (Figure 37) gasket surface.
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber
gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 37).
Figure 37
1. Oil lter 3. Adapter
2. Gasket
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until
the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter,
then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn
(Figure 37).
5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
oil; refer to Changing the Oil.
Servicing the Spark Plug
Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating
hours. Make sure 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(s) and a gapping
tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.
Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary.
Type: Champion® RC12YC or Champion®
Premium Gold 2071 (or equivalent)
Air Gap: 0.040 inch (1.02 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug(s)
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off.
Remove the key.
2. Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) (Figure 38).
Now clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent
dirt from falling into the engine and potentially
causing damage.
3. Remove the spark plug(s) and metal washer.
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