Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 30881 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 400 hours
Check the air-cleaner body for damage which could cause an
air leak. Replace if damaged. Check the whole intake system
for leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.
Service the air-cleaner filter only when the service indicator
(Figure 26) requires it. Changing the air filter before it is
necessary only increases the chance of dirt entering the engine
when you remove the filter.
Figure 26
1. Air-cleaner indicator
Important: Make sure that the cover is seated correctly
and seals with the air-cleaner body.
1. Pull the latch outward and rotate the air-cleaner cover
counterclockwise (Figure
Figure 27
1. Air-cleaner latch
2. Remove the cover from the air-cleaner body.
27).
2. Air-cleaner cover
3. Use low pressure air (40 psi, clean and dry) to help
remove large accumulations of debris packed between
outside of primary filter and the canister. Avoid using
high pressure air which could force dirt through
the filter into the intake tract.
Note: This cleaning process prevents debris from
migrating into the intake when the primary filter is
removed.
4. Remove and replace the primary filter
Note: It is not recommended to clean the used filter
due to possibly damaging the filter media.
5. Inspect the sealing end and body of the filter for
shipping damage. Do not use a damaged element.
6. Insert a new filter and apply pressure to the outer rim
to seat it in the canister. Do not apply pressure to the
flexible center of the filter.
7.
1. Air-cleaner primary filter
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety filter
(Figure 29). Replace the safety filter after every 3
primary filter services.
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(Figure
Figure 28
28).