Servicing Air Cleaner - Toro 08884 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
the filter adapter, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn further.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
5. ADD OIL TO THE CRANKCASE.
6. Dispose of oil properly.
SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER
Inspect the paper element every 100 hours of operation
and replace it every 400 hours or when dirty or dam-
aged. Do not wash the paper element or do not clean it
with compressed air as damage will result.
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.
4. Remove the filter and cover plate. Inspect the filter
for cleanliness, ruptures, holes and tears. Replace a
defective filter
element.
Note: With the air cleaner disassembled, check the
air cleaner components for damage. Replace them
if necessary. Make sure the rubber breather tube in
the base plate is securely in place or severe engine
damage may occur. Also, make sure the carburetor
breather hose is routed out through the engine vents.
1. Air cleaner cover
2. Paper element
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5. Reinstall the air cleaner and cover plate.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and secure it with the
knobs.
GENERAL AIR CLEANER MAINTE-
NANCE
1. Check the air cleaner body for damage that could
possibly cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air
cleaner body.
2. Replace the air cleaner filter every 400 hours (more
frequently in extremely dusty or dirty conditions).
Do not over service the air filter.
3. Be sure 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. Separate the cover from the
body. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover.
1. Air cleaner latches
2. Dust cup
3. Filler
Washing Method
A. Prepare a solution of filter cleaner and water
and soak the filter element about 15 minutes.
Refer to directions of the filter cleaner carton
for complete information.
B. After soaking the filter for 15 minutes, rinse it
with clear water.
Figure 14