Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 31200 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

•
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the air-cleaner indicator.
Every 400 hours—Service the air cleaner
(earlier if the air cleaner indicator shows red,
and more frequently in extremely dirty or dusty
conditions).
Check the air-cleaner body for damage, which could
cause an air leak. Replace it if it is damaged. Check
the whole intake system for leaks, damage, or loose
hose clamps.
Service the air-cleaner filter only when the service
indicator requires it (Figure
before it is necessary only increases the chance of
dirt entering the engine when you remove the filter.
Figure 55
1. Air-cleaner indicator
Important:
Be sure that the cover is seated
correctly and seals with the air-cleaner body.
1. Replace the air cleaner
55). Changing the air filter
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(Figure 56).
Note:
Do not clean the used element due to the
possibility of damage to the filter media.
Important:
Never attempt to clean the safety
filter (Figure
after every 3 primary filter services.
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Figure 56
57). Replace the safety filter
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