Air Cleaner - Toro 74176 Operator's Manual

blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of
the sail area only (Fig. 31). Repeat this procedure until
the blade is balanced.
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Figure 33
1. Blade
Installing the Blades
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 31).
Important The curved part of the blade must be
pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure
proper cutting.
2. Install the flat washer, lock washer and blade bolt
(Fig. 31). Torque the blade bolt to 85–110 ft-lb
(115–150 N m).

Air Cleaner

Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Clean after every 100 operating hours.
Replace after every 300 operating hours or yearly. Which
ever comes first.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or
sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage. Unlatch
two side latches and remove the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 34).
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2. Balancer
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Figure 34
1. Cover
2. Foam element
3. Paper element
3. Carefully remove the foam element from the paper
element (Fig. 34).
4. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the paper element
(Fig. 34).
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm
water. When the element is clean, rinse it
thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth
(do not wring).
C. Soak element in new engine oil. (Fig. 35). Squeeze
the element to remove excess oil.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 35
1. Foam element
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4. Wing nut
5. Air cleaner base
6. Latches
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2. Oil