Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro Pro Force 44553 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the air
filter element (more frequently if
conditions are dusty or sandy).
Checking the Air Filter
1. Check the air cleaner body for damage, which
could possibly cause an air leak. Ensure that
the cover seals around the air-cleaner body
(Figure 18).
Note:
Replace a damaged air-cleaner cover
or housing.
Figure 18
1. Latch
2. Air-filter cover
2. Release the latches securing the air-filter cover
to the air-filter housing
3. Separate the air-filter cover from the air-filter
housing, and clean the inside of the cover
(Figure 18).
4. Gently slide the air-filter element out of the filter
housing.
Note:
To reduce the amount of dust dislodged,
avoid knocking the filter against the air-filter
housing.
5. Inspect the air-filter element.
•
If the air-filter element is clean, install the
filter element, refer to
(page 21).
•
If the air-filter element is damaged, replace
the filter element; refer to
Filter (page 21).
Replacing the Air Filter
1. Remove the air-filter element; refer to
the Air Filter (page
3. Air-filter element
(Figure 18).
Installing the Air Filter
Replacing the Air
Checking
21).
2. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage.
Note:
Check the sealing end of the filter.
Important:
3. Install the new air filter; refer to
Filter (page
Installing the Air Filter
Important:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with the complete air cleaner
assembly installed.
Important:
Do not use a damaged element.
Note:
Cleaning of the used air-filter element is not
recommended due to the possibility of damage to the
filter media.
1. Clean the dirt ejection port located on the
air-filter cover.
2. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover,
clean the cavity, and replace the outlet valve.
3. Insert the air-filter element into air-filter housing
(Figure 18).
Note:
Ensure that the filter is sealed properly
by applying pressure to the outer rim of the filter
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when installing it. Do not press on the flexible
center of the filter.
4. Align the air-cleaner cover with the air-cleaner
housing (Figure
5. Secure the cover to the housing with the latches
(Figure 18).
21
Do not install a damaged filter.
Installing the Air
21).
18).