Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 44538 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam air
filter element and check the paper
element for damage.
Every 100 hours—Replace the paper
air filter element.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Filters
1. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage.
2. Unscrew the knob and remove the air cleaner cover
(Figure 14).
1. Knob
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Cover nut
4. Spacer
5. Cover
3. Carefully slide the foam pre-filter off of the paper
element (Figure 14).
4. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover, spacer
and paper filter (Figure 14).
Cleaning the Foam Pre-filter
Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn
or worn.
1. Wash the foam pre-filter in liquid soap and warm
water. When clean, rinse it thoroughly.
Figure 14
6. Foam pre-filter
7. Paper filter
8. Rubber seal
9. Air cleaner base
2. Dry the pre-filter by squeezing it in a clean cloth (do
not wring).
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the pre-filter
(Figure 15).
1. Foam element
4. Squeeze the pre-filter to distribute the oil.
5. Inspect the paper filter for tears, an oily film, and
damage to the rubber seal (Figure 16).
1. Paper element
Important: Never clean the paper element.
Replace the paper element if it is dirty or
damaged (i.e., after approximately 100 operating
hours).
Installing the Filters
Important: To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with the complete foam and
paper air cleaner assembly installed.
1. Carefully slide the foam pre-filter onto the paper
filter (Figure 16).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner
base (Figure 14).
3. Install the cover, spacer and secure it with the cover
nut (Figure 14). Torque the nut to 95 inch-lb (11
N-m).
4. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with the knob
(Figure 14).
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Figure 15
2. Oil
Figure 16
2. Rubber seal