Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 30520 Operator's Manual

2. Stop the engine 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. Unscrew the cover
nuts and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Cover nut
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Foam element
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 24).
5. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 24).
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. 25),
and squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 25
1. Foam element
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4. Paper element
5. Air cleaner base
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2. Oil
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Cleaning the Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Paper element
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important
Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged, defective, or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
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. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base
(Fig. 24).
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts
(Fig. 24).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Service Interval/Specification
Change the engine oil:
After the first 8 operating hours
After every 50 operating hours
Note: Change the oil more frequently when the operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
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2. Rubber seal