Engine Maintenance; General Air Cleaner Maintenance - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
General Air Cleaner
Maintenance
• Check the air cleaner body for damage which could
possibly cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air
cleaner body. Check the whole intake system for
leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.
• Service the air cleaner filter when the air cleaner
indicator (Figure 45) shows red or every 400
hours (more frequently in extremely dusty or dirty
conditions). Do not over service the air filter.
Figure 45
1. Air cleaner indicator
• Be sure the cover is seated correctly and seals with
the air cleaner body.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
1. Pull the latch outward and rotate the air cleaner
cover counter-clockwise (Figure 46).
1. Air cleaner latch
2. Air cleaner cover
2. Remove the cover from the air cleaner body
(Figure 46).
3. Before removing the filter, 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.
This cleaning process prevents debris from migrating
into the intake when the primary filter is removed.
Important: Avoid using high pressure air which
could force dirt through the filter into the intake
tract.
4. Remove and replace the primary filter (Figure 47).
Important: Do not clean the used element to
avoid damage to the filter media.
1. Filter
5. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage, checking
the sealing end of the filter and the body.
Important: Do not use a damaged element.
6. Insert the new filter by applying pressure to the outer
rim of the element to seat it in the canister.
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Figure 46
3. Rubber outlet valve
Figure 47