Lubrication; Greasing The Machine; Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 04530 Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Greasing the Machine

Service Interval: Every 400 hours
Lubricate the grease fitting with No. 2 General Purpose
Lithium-Base Grease.
1. Wipe the grease fitting clean so foreign matter cannot
be forced into the bearing or bushing (Figure 42).
Figure 42
Left side of gasoline model shown; your model may vary
2. Pump grease into the bearing or bushing until the
grease is visible. Wipe up excess grease.

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Service the air
cleaner foam pre-cleaner (more
frequently when operating conditions
are dusty or dirty).
Every 100 hours—Service the air
cleaner cartridge (more frequently
when operating conditions are dusty
or dirty).
1. Release the locking clips and remove the air cleaner
cover (Figure 43). Clean the cover thoroughly.
1. Air cleaner cover
2. Remove the wing nut securing the elements to the
air cleaner body.
3. If the foam element is dirty, remove it from the paper
element (Figure 44). Clean it thoroughly, as follows:
A. Wash the foam element in a solution of liquid
soap and warm water. Squeeze it to remove dirt,
but do not twist it because the foam may tear.
B. Dry it by wrapping it in a clean rag. Squeeze the
rag and foam element dry.
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Figure 43