Toro 38282, 38272 manual Servicing the Spark Plug

3.Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug (Figure 11), remove the oil drain plug, and tip the machine backward (handle down) halfway to the ground to drain the used oil into the oil drain pan.

Important: Do not tip the machine all the way back to the ground, or fuel may leak out of the machine.

4.After draining the used oil, return the machine to the operating position.

5.Install the oil drain plug and tighten it securely.

6.Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 11).

7.Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it.

8.Slowly pour oil into the oil fill hole. Wait 3 minutes, then check the oil level on the dipstick by wiping the dipstick clean and then inserting, but not screwing in, the oil fill cap into the hole.

Note: To determine the proper oil level on the dipstick, refer to Figure 27.

	Figure 27
1. The oil level is at its	3. The oil level is too
maximum.	low—add oil to the
	crankcase.

2.The oil level is too high—remove oil from the crankcase.

Note: You may tip the machine forward (handle up) a little to make adding oil easier. Remember to return the machine to the operating position before checking the oil level.

Important: Do not tip the machine all the way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of the machine.

Max fill: 12 oz. (0.35 l), type: automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.

Use Figure 28 to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected:

Figure 28

Note: Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct as shown in Figure 27. If you overfill the engine with oil, remove the excess oil from the drain plug into an oil drain pan.

9.Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole, and hand tighten it securely.

10.Wipe up any spilled oil.

11.Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center.

Servicing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Yearly—Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary.

Use a Toro spark plug (Part No. 119-1961).

1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 11).

3.Clean around the spark plug.

4.Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.

Important: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the cylinder can damage the engine.

5.Set the gap on the plug to 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 29).

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