Toro 73545 Operator's Manual page 27

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Figure 24
1. Foam element
5. Remove the elements and separate the foam
element from the paper element (Fig. 24).
IMPORTANT: Do not clean the elements with
solvents or compressed air.
Cleaning the Foam Element
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm
water. When the element is clean, rinse it
thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
3. Saturate the element with clean engine oil (Fig.
25), squeeze out the excess oil, the wrap it in a
clean rag and squeeze it as dry as possible. Be
careful not to tear the element.
IMPORTANT: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
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Figure 25
1. Foam element
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2. Paper element
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2. Oil
Cleaning the Paper Element
1. Clean the paper element by tapping it gently on a
flat surface to remove dust.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and
damage. If the element is very dirty or damaged,
replace it with a new one.
IMPORTANT: Never clean the paper element
with pressurized air or liquids, such as
solvent, gas, or kerosene. Replace the element
if it is damaged, defective, or cannot be
cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 26
1. Paper element
Checking the Air Filter Housing
Check the air cleaner housing for deformation or
other damage. The housing must seal well and
permit only filtered air to reach the carburetor. If the
housing is damaged, it must be replaced. Check that
no foreign material is obstructing the air passage.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
IMPORTANT: To prevent engine damage,
always operate the engine with the complete
foam and paper air cleaner assembly
installed.
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper
air cleaner element (Fig. 24).
2. The element installation is performed in the
reverse order of removal.
Maintenance
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2. Rubber seal
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