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 the cover is sealing
around the air cleaner body
Note: Replace a damaged air cleaner cover or housing.
Figure 19
1. Latch
2. Air-filter cover
2. Release the latches securing the air-filter cover to the
air-filter housing (Figure
3. Separate the air-filter cover from the air-filter housing,
and clean the inside of the cover
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
•
If the air-filter element is damaged, replace the filter
element; refer to
Replacing the Air Filter
1. Remove the air-filter element; refer to
Air Filter (page 20).
2. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage.
Note: Check the sealing end of the filter.
Important: Do not install a damaged filter.
3. Install the new air filter; refer to
(page 20).
(Figure 19).
3. Air-filter element
19).
(Figure 19).
Installing the Air Filter (page
Replacing the Air Filter (page
Checking the
Installing the Air Filter
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 19).
Note: Ensure that the filter is sealed properly by
applying pressure to the outer rim of the filter 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 19).
5. Secure the cover to the housing with the latches
19).
20).
20).
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