Toro LX425, Operator'S Manual

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8. Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if
necessary, by carefully bending the ground
electrode. See Figure 18. Set the spark plug gap to
0.030 in (0.76 mm).
Figure 18
9. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head.
Torque the spark plug to
28/32 ft. lb. ( 38.0/43.4
N·m ).
10. Place the spark plug wire boot over the spark plug
and press until you feel it “click” in place.
Fuel Filter
WARNING:
Do not replace the fuel filter
when the engine is hot.
The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter located
on the right side of the engine.
Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of
residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element
which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the
fuel filter when dirty.
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
Desk Wash System
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the deck wash system to rinse grass clippings from
the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of
corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps
AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn,
near enough for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT:
Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute
is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked
cars, etc.
2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the
parking brake and stop the engine.
3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your
tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your
garden hose.
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your
decks surface. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator’s position on the
tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever
in the FAST (rabbit) position.
7. Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON
position.
8. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting
deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes,
allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly rinse.
9. Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the
OFF position.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn
the tractor’s engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler
from the water port on your deck’s surface..
Feele r Ga u ge
G r o un d Elect r ode
Spa r k Pl u g
Gap
Wate r Po r t
Ho s e Co u ple r