Toro 72958 Operator's Manual page 39

2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Release the latches on the air cleaner and
pull the air-inlet cover off the air-cleaner body
(Figure 43).
4. Clean the air-inlet screen and cover.
5. Install the air-inlet cover and secure it with the
latches (Figure 43).
Figure 43
1. Air-inlet cover
2. Air-inlet screen
6. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull
the air-cleaner cover off the air-cleaner body
(Figure 44).
7. Clean the inside of the air-cleaner cover with
compressed air.
8. Gently slide the primary filter out of the
air-cleaner body (Figure
Note:
Avoid knocking the filter into the side of
the body.
9. Remove the inner filter only if you intend to
replace it.
Important:
Never attempt to clean the inner
filter. If the safety filter is dirty, then the
primary filter is damaged. Replace both
filters.
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3. Air-cleaner body
4. Latch
44).
1. Inner filter
2. Primary filter
3. Air-cleaner cover
10. Inspect the primary filter for damage by looking
into the filter, while shining a bright light on the
outside of the filter.
Note:
Holes in the filter will appear as bright
spots. If the filter is damaged, discard it.
Inspecting the Filters
1. Inspect the inner filter. If it is dirty, replace both
the inner and primary filters.
Important:
Do not attempt to clean the
inner filter. If the inner filter is dirty, then the
primary filter is damaged.
2. Inspect the primary filter for damage by looking
into the filter while shining a bright light on the
outside of the filter. If the primary filter is dirty,
bent, or damaged, replace it.
Note:
Holes in the filter appear as bright spots.
Do not clean the primary filter.
Installing the Filters
Important:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with both air filters and the
cover installed.
1. If you are installing new filters, check each filter
for shipping damage.
Note:
Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If you are replacing the safety filter, carefully
slide it into the filter body
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety
filter (Figure 44).
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Figure 44
4. Latch
5. Air-cleaner body
(Figure 44).
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