Toro Wheel Horse 520xi Operator's Manual page 32

Maintenance
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. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element (Fig.
26). Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
IMPORTANT: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
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Figure 26
1. Foam element
Checking the Paper Element
Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and
damage to the rubber seal (Fig. 27).
IMPORTANT: Never clean the paper element
with pressurized air or liquids, such as
solvent, gas, or kerosene. Replace the element
if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned
thoroughly.
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2. Oil
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Figure 27
1. Paper element
IMPORTANT: To prevent engine damage,
always operate the engine with the complete
foam and paper air cleaner assembly
installed.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper
air cleaner element (Fig. 25).
2. Slide the air cleaner assembly and cover onto the
long rod. Now screw the cover nut finger-tight
against the cover (Fig. 25).
Note: Make sure the rubber seal is flat
against the air cleaner base and cover.
3. Install the air cleaner cover and hook latches
(Fig. 25).
4. Close the hood.
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2. Rubber seal