Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro Reelmaster 6700-D Operator's Manual

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Check air cleaner body for damage which could possibly
cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air cleaner body.
Service the air cleaner filters whenever air cleaner indicator
(Fig. 43) shows red or every 400 hours (more frequently in
extreme dusty or dirty conditions). Do not over-service the
air filter.
Figure 43
1. Air cleaner indicator
Be sure that the cover is sealing around air cleaner body.
Cleaning the Filter
1. Release latch securing air cleaner cover to air cleaner
body (Fig. 44). Separate cover from body. Clean inside
of air cleaner cover.
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Figure 44
1. Air cleaner latch
2. Gently slide primary filter (Fig. 45) out of air cleaner
body to reduce the amount of dust dislodged. Avoid
knocking filter against air cleaner body. Do not remove
safety filter (Fig. 46).
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2. Dust cap
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Figure 45
1. Air cleaner primary filter
3. Inspect primary filter and discard if damaged. Do not
wash or reuse a damaged filter.
Important
Never attempt to clean a safety filter.
Replace the safety filter with a new one after every three
primary filter services.
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Figure 46
1. Air cleaner safety filter
4. Compressed Air Method:
A. Blow compressed air from inside to the outside of
dry filter element. Do not exceed 100 psi to prevent
damage to the element.
B. Keep air hose nozzle at least 2 in. from filter and
move nozzle up and down while rotating the filter
element. Inspect for holes and tears by looking
through the filter toward a bright light.
5. Inspect new filter for shipping damage. Check sealing
end of filter. Do not install a damaged filter.