Toro 3000D manual Replacing Spark Plugs, Check Governor Oil Level

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Replacing Spark Plugs

Change spark plugs after every 400 operating hours to assure proper engine performance and reduce exhaust emission level.

Correct spark plug to use is a Motorcraft–AGSF22C or AGRF22 or equivalent.

Recommended air gap is .040” (1.016 mm).

Note: The spark plug usually lasts a long time; however, the plug should be removed and checked whenever the engine malfunctions.

1.Clean area around spark plugs so foreign matter cannot fall into cylinder when spark plug is removed.

2. Pull spark plug wires off spark plugs and remove plugs from cylinder head.

3.Check condition of side electrode, center electrode, and center electrode insulator to assure there is no dam­ age.

IMPORTANT: A cracked, fouled, dirty or otherwise malfunctioning spark plug must be replaced. Do not sand blast, scrape, or clean electrodes by using a wire brush because grit may eventually release from the plug and fall into the cylinder. The result is usually a damaged engine.

4.Set air gap between center and side of electrodes at

.040” (1.016 mm). Install correctly gapped spark plug and tighten plug to 11–15 ft–lb. If torque wrench is not used, tighten plug firmly.

5.Install spark plug wires.

Gasoline Engine

Check Governor Oil Level

The governor is shipped with oil in it, but the level of oil must be checked after every 250 hours of operation.

1.Position machine on level surface and shut engine

off.

2.Disengage hood latch and open the hood.

3.Clean area around check plug on governor.

4.Remove check plug. Oil level must be up to bottom of filler hole. If oil level is low, remove oil fill plug and add same oil that is being used in engine. When oil is at point of overflowing out of check plug hole, install the check plug and fill plug.

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1. Oil check plug

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Toro 3000D manual Replacing Spark Plugs, Check Governor Oil Level