Toro 38860, Manual

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crankcase. Fill the crankcase with oil as directed in
the following steps.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Clean the area around the oil-drain nut ( Figure
30 ).
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Figure 30
1. Oil-drain nut
3. Slide an oil-drain pan under the drain extension
and remove the oil-drain nut.
4. Drain the oil.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
5. Install the oil-drain nut and tighten it securely.
6. Clean around the oil fill/dipstick.
7. Unscrew the dipstick and remove it.
8. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Use Figure 31 to select the best oil viscosity for
the outdoor temperature range expected:
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Figure 31
9. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
10. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
11. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube and screw
it in, then remove the dipstick.
12. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,
carefully pour a small amount of oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat
steps
10 through 12 until the oil level on the
dipstick is correct.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high,
drain the excess oil until the oil level on the
dipstick is correct.
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
13. Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
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 32 ).
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Figure 32
1. Spark-plug boot
2. Clean around the base of the spark plug.
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