Toro TimeCutter 16-42Z - Servicing the Spark Plug

1. Air cleaner cover
4°
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2. Air cleaner cover handle
Carefully slide the paper element and foam element
from the blower housing (Fig. 22).
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Replace the foam element if it is
torn or
worn.
Cleaning the Paper Element:
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt.
2°
3°
Carefiflly clean the rubber seal on the paper element to
prevent debris from entering the engine.
Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be
cleaned thoroughly.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner
assembly installed.
1. Place the foam element and paper element into the
blower housing.
Note: Make sure that the rubber seal is flat against the air
cleaner base.
2°
Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots of
the blower housing (Fig. 22). Hook the handle onto the
cover and press down on the handle to lock the cover in
place.
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Figure 22
1. Paper element 4. Tab
2. Foam element 5. Slot
3. Air cleaner cover 6. Blower housing
Cleaning the Foam Element:
1°
2°
Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Do not
oil the element.
Servicing the Spark Plug
Replace the spark plug after every 100 operating hours.
Make sure that the air gap between the center and side
electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a
spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark
plug(s) and a gapping toot/feeler gauge to check and adjust
the air gap. Install a new spark plug if necessary.
Type: Champion RC I2YC (or equivalent)
Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
2. Pull the wire offofthe spark plug (Fig. 23). Clean
around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling into
the engine and potentially causing damage.
3. Remove the spark plug and metal washer.
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