Servicing The Engine Air Cleaner; General Air Cleaner Maintenance; Servicing The Remote Air Cleaner - Toro 08884 Operator's Manual

4. Screw the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the
filter adapter; then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn further. Do
not overtighten.
5. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Checking the
Crankcase Oil, page 11.
6. Dispose of used oil properly.
Servicing the Engine Air
Cleaner
Inspect the paper element every 100 hours of operation and
replace it every 400 hours or when it becomes dirty or
damaged. Do not wash the paper element or do not clean it
with compressed air as damage will occur.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and turn the engine
off.
2. Pivot the seat upward.
3. Remove the knobs and air cleaner cover (Fig. 18).
4. Remove the filter and cover plate. Inspect the filter for
cleanliness, ruptures, holes, and tears. Replace a
damaged filter element.
Important With the air cleaner disassembled, check the
air cleaner components for damage. Replace them if
necessary. Make sure that the rubber breather tube in the
base plate is securely in place or severe engine damage may
occur. Also, make sure that the carburetor breather hose is
routed out through the engine vents.
Figure 18
1. Air cleaner cover
5. Install the air cleaner element and cover plate.
6. Install the air cleaner cover and secure it with the knobs.
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2. Paper element
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General Air Cleaner
Maintenance
Check the air cleaner body for damage which could
possibly cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air cleaner
body.
Replace the air cleaner filter every 400 hours (more
frequently in extremely dusty or dirty conditions). Do not
over-service the air filter.
Be sure that the cover is sealing around the air cleaner
body.
Servicing the Remote Air
Cleaner
1. Release the latches securing the air cleaner cover to the
air cleaner body (Fig. 19). Separate the cover from the
body. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover.
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Figure 19
1. Air cleaner latches
2. Dust cap
2. Washing Method
A. Prepare a solution of filter cleaner and water and
soak the filter element about 15 minutes. Refer to
the directions on the filter cleaner carton for
complete information.
B. After soaking the filter for 15 minutes, rinse it with
clear water. Maximum water pressure must not
exceed 40 psi (276 kPa) to prevent damage to the
filter element. Rinse the filter from the clean side to
the dirty side.
C. Dry the filter element using warm, flowing air
(160°F [71°C] max), or allow the element to air-dry.
Do not use a light bulb to dry the filter element
because damage could result.
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3. Filter