Maintenance
30
m–3876
1
2
Figure 23
1. Spark
plug wire
2.
Spark plug
Checking the Spark Plugs
1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Fig. 24). 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 plugs.
Always r
eplace the spark plugs when they
have a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily
film, or cracks.
2. Check the gap between the center and side
electrodes (Fig. 24).
3. Bend the side electrode (Fig. 24) if the gap is not
correct.
0.030
in.
(0.76 mm)
2
3
1
m–3215
Figure
24
1. Center
electrode insulator
2.
Side electrode
3.
Air gap (not to scale)
Installing the Spark Plugs
1. Thread the spark plugs into the spark plug holes.
2. Tighten the spark plugs to 20 ft-lb (27 N⋅m).
3. Push the wires onto the spark plugs (Fig. 23).
Greasing
the T
raction Unit
Grease all pivot joints every 8 operating hours and
immediately after every washing.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
1. Lower the loader arms and stop the engine.
Remove the key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
3. Connect a grease gun to each fitting
(Fig 25 and 26).