Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Checking The Air Filter-Blockage Indicator; Replacing The Primary Air Filter - Toro LT-F3000 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.
Checking the Air
Filter-Blockage Indicator
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Open the hood.
2. Check the air filter-blockage indicator
51).
Important:
If the indicator is red, inspect the
primary air filter and replace it if it is dirty or
damaged; refer to
Filter (page 43).
Figure 51
1. Filter-blockage indicator
3. If the filter-blockage indicator is not red, close
the hood.
Replacing the Primary Air
Filter
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
Check the air-cleaner body for damage that could
cause an air leak. Replace the air-cleaner body if
(Figure
Replacing the Primary Air
damaged. Check the whole intake system for leaks,
damage, or loose hose clamps.
Note:
Service the primary air filter when the
filter-blockage indicator
the air filter frequently increases the chance of dirt
entering the engine when the filter is removed.
Important:
Be sure that the cover is seated
correctly and seals with the air-cleaner body.
1. Before removing the air-filter cover, use low
pressure air (40 psi, clean and dry) to help
remove large accumulations of debris packed
outside of the filter canister.
Note:
This cleaning process prevents debris
from migrating into the intake when the filter is
removed.
Important:
which could force dirt through the filter into
the intake tract.
1. Air-filter cover
2. Primary air filter
2. Remove the cover from the air-cleaner body.
3. Remove the primary air filter
Important:
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element because of possible damage to the
filter element.
4. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage,
checking the sealing end of the filter and the
body.
Important:
5. Insert the new filter by applying pressure to the
outer rim of the element to seat it in the canister.
Important:
flexible center of the filter.
6. Clean the dirt ejection port located in the air-filter
cover. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the
43
(Figure 51) is red. Changing
Avoid using high-pressure air
Figure 52
3. Canister
4. Dirt ejection port
(Figure
Do not clean and reuse a used
Do not use a damaged element.
Do not apply pressure to the
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52).