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Figure 23
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 (
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Figure 24
1.
Spark-plug boot
2.
Clean around the base of the spark plug.
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 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) as shown
in
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Figure 25
1.
0.76 mm (0.030 inch)
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