Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 74824 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body
parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

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. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control (PTO).
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage. Loosen
the two plastic knobs on the cover and remove the
air cleaner cover (Figure 35).
4. Carefully remove the foam element from the paper
element (Figure 35).
5. Unscrew the wing nuts and remove the paper
element (Figure 35).
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1. Cover
2. Foam element
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service the foam
element. (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions)
Every 100 hours—Service the paper
element. (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions)
Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)—Replace the paper
element. (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions)
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). Allow the element to air dry.
Important: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to
remove dust and dirt.
B. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and
damage to the seal.
Important: Never clean the paper element
with pressurized air or liquids, such as
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Figure 35
3. Paper element
4. Hose clamp