Toro 74141 - Checking the Spark Arrester (if Equipped)

CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always
replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablackcoating,
wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis
operatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually
meanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).
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InstallingtheSparkPlug
Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N-m(16ft.-lb).
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CheckingtheSparkArrester
(ifequipped)
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
WARNING
Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation
mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Donotfuelorrunengineunlesssparkarresteris
installed.
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,remove
thekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Waitformufertocool.
3.Ifthereareanybreaksinthescreenorweldsare
observed,replacethearrester.
4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,removethe
arresterandshakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester,
andcleanscreenitwithawirebrush(soakinsolvent
ifnecessary).
5.Installarresteronexhaustoutlet.
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