Servicing The Air Filter - Toro 20372 Operator's Manual

the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its
side, with the dipstick down.

Servicing the Air Filter

Service Interval: Yearly
1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the
air-filter cover (Figure
1. Latch tabs
2. Paper air filter
2. Open the cover.
3. Remove the paper air filter and the foam
pre-filter (Figure
4. Inspect the foam pre-filter, and replace it if it is
damaged or excessively dirty.
5. Inspect the paper air filter.
•
If the air filter is damaged or is wet with oil
or fuel, replace it.
•
If the air filter is dirty, tap it on a hard surface
several times or blow compressed air less
than 207 kPa (30 psi) through the side of the
filter that faces the engine.
Note:
Do not brush the dirt off the filter;
brushing forces dirt into the fibers.
6. Remove the dirt from the air-filter body and the
cover using a moist rag.
Important:
Do not wipe dirt into the air duct.
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Figure 33
3. Foam pre-filter
33).
7. Install the foam pre-filter and the paper air filter
into the air filter.
8. Install the cover.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Yearly
Engine oil capacity: 0.5 L (18 fl oz)
Oil viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil
API service classification: SJ or higher
Note:
Run the engine a few minutes before changing
the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries
more contaminants.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out
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1. Dipstick
4. Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air
filter is up) to drain the used oil from the oil-fill
tube (Figure
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Figure 34
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Figure 35
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