Toro 38890, Operator'S Manual

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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.
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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 37 ).
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Figure 37
1. Spark-plug boot
2. Clean around the base of the spark plug.
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Figure 38
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
Figure 39 .
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Figure 39
1. 0.76 mm (0.030 inch)
5. Install the new spark plug, tighten it firmly, and
attach the ignition wire to the spark plug.
Note:
Ensure that the ignition wire snaps
completely into place on the spark plug.
Replacing the Drive Belts
If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction-drive belt
becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged,
have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt.
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