Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro Pro Force Debris 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: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam
air filter element and check the
paper element for damage (more
frequently if conditions are dusty or
sandy).
Every 100 hours—Replace the paper 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
(Figure 17).
Note:
Replace a damaged air cleaner cover
or housing.
Figure 17
1. Air-filter housing
2. Air-filter element
2. Release the latches securing the air-filter cover
to the air-filter housing
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3. Air-filter cover
(Figure 17).
3. Separate the air-filter cover from the air-filter
housing, and clean the inside of the cover
(Figure 17).
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).
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If the air-filter element is damaged, replace
the filter element; refer to
Filter (page
Replacing the Air Filter
1. Remove the air-filter element; refer to
the Air Cleaner (page
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
Filter (page 21).
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 17).
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
21
Installing the Air Filter
Replacing the Air
21).
21).
Installing the Air
17).
Servicing