Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro Z Master Z300 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Important: Do not oil the foam or paper element.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few operating hours) if the operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing damage
(Figure 28).
4. Unscrew the cover knob and remove the air cleaner
cover (Figure 28).
5. Remove the 2 wing nuts and remove the air cleaner
assembly (Figure 28).
6. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper
element (Figure 28).
1. Engine
2. Cover
3. Wing nut
Cleaning the Foam Air Cleaner Element
Service Interval: Every 25 hours (more often in dirty
or dusty conditions)
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.
Important: Replace the foam element if it is
torn or worn.
Servicing the Paper Air Cleaner
Element
Service Interval: Every 50 hours (more often in dirty
or dusty conditions)
Every 200 hours or yearly, whichever
occurs first.
1. Do not clean the paper filter, replace it.(Figure 28).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or damage
to the rubber seal.
3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged.
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Figure 28
4. Foam element
5. Paper element
6. Cover knob