Exmark Lawn Mower Servicing the Spark Plug, Cleaning the Blower Housing, Removing the Spark Plug

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Maintenance

Servicing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Every 2 years (whichever comes first)

Every 500 hours—Replace the spark plug.

As stated in the maintenance intervals, remove the spark plug, check condition, and reset the gap or replace with a new plug as necessary.

The spark plug is RFI compliant. Equivalent alternate brand plugs can also be used.

Type: Champion XC92YC (for Briggs & Stratton)

Champion RC12YC or QC12C may be used if your area does not require compliance with Canadian ICES-002, ISO 14982, or EN 55012.

Type: Champion RC12YC (for Kohler Command)

Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)

Removing the Spark Plug

1.Disengage the blade control switch, move the motion controls outward to the park position, stop the engine, and remove the key.

2.Pull the wire off of the spark plug (Figure 31). Clean around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage.

Note: Due to the deep recess around the spark plug, blowing out the cavity with compressed air is usually the most effective method for cleaning. The spark plug is most accessible when the blower housing is removed for cleaning.

3.Remove the spark plug and metal washer.

Figure 31

1.Spark plug and wire location

Checking the Spark Plug

1.Look at the center of the spark plug (Figure 32). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty.

Important: Never clean the spark plug. Always replace the spark plug when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.

2.Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Figure 32). Bend the side electrode if the gap is not correct.

Figure 32

1. Side electrode

3. Air gap (not to scale)

2.Center electrode insulator

Installing the Spark Plug

1.Install the spark plug. Make sure that the air gap is set correctly.

2.Tighten the spark plug to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).

3.Push the wire onto the spark plug (Figure 31).

Cleaning the Blower Housing

Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) More often under dirty conditions.

To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

1.Remove the blower housing and any other cooling shrouds.

2.Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary.

3.Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents General Operation SafetySafety Alert Symbol Safe Operating PracticesTowing ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenGeneral Service Exmark Riding Mower Safety93-7009 Safety and Instructional Decals109-6035 109-9173 109-6016 Battery Symbols Systems SpecificationsModel Numbers Dimensions Tread Width Center to Center of Tires, Widthwise Curb WeightProduct Overview Torque RequirementsControls OperationHeight-of-Cut Foot Lever Think Safety FirstOperating Instructions Parking Brake LeverRecommended Gasoline Gasoline/Alcohol blends Using Stabilizer/ConditionerChecking the Engine Oil Level Starting the EngineEngaging the Blades Operating the BladesStopping the Engine Safety Interlock SystemUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Testing the Safety Interlock SystemForward Driving Forward or BackwardBackward Adjusting the Height of CutTracking Adjustment Stopping the MachineChanging the Seat Ride Suspension Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersPositioning the Seat Pushing the Machine by Hand Adjusting the Motion Control LeversAdjusting the Tilt Adjusting the HeightTransporting a Unit Side DischargeTransporting To Operate the MachineOperating Tips Cutting Speed When StoppingKeep the Underside of the Mower Clean Blade MaintenanceRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceGreasing the Bearings Accessing the BatteryRaising the Seat LubricationServicing the Air Cleaner Engine MaintenanceChanging the Oil and Filter Servicing the Engine OilServicing Paper Element Checking the Oil LevelOil drain Pan Oil drain plug Change the Hydraulic System Filter Checking the Hydraulic Oil LevelRemoving the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingInstalling the Spark Plug Servicing the Spark PlugReplacing the Fuel Filter Fuel System MaintenanceElectrical System Maintenance Charging the Battery Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Servicing the Fuses and Relay Installing the BatteryInspecting the Blades Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureMower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Before Inspecting or Servicing the BladesSharpening the Blades Removing the BladesReplacing the Mower Belt Mower Belt MaintenanceInstalling the Blades Inspecting the BeltsLeveling the Mower Deck Adjusting the Blade SlopeBlades front to rear Measure here Outside cutting edges Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower DeckLocate items shown in Figure Replacing the Discharge DeflectorWashing the Underside of the Mower CleaningStorage Cleaning and StorageProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Diagram-Briggs & Stratton SchematicsElectrical Diagram-Kohler For units purchased on or after January 1 Page Date Description of Work Done Service Done By Service Record

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