Servicing the Spark Plug
Service Interval:
Every 100 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(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 equivalent
Air Gap:
0.76 mm (0.03 inch)
Removing the Spark Plug
1.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position,
and set the parking brake.
3.
Remove the left hydraulic-unit shroud in the order
listed in
.
Note:
This gives you access to the front spark plug.
Figure 53
1.
Pull this tab out to the
side in the direction of the
arrow
3.
Pull the shroud off this
frame tab in the direction
of the arrow
2.
Pull the shroud off this
frame tab in the direction
of the arrow
4.
Shroud
4.
Remove the spark plug.
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Figure 54
5.
Install the left hydraulic-unit shroud (
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