Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 74675 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to
the crankcase.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Elements
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade-control switch (PTO).
2. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove
the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3. Clean around the air-cleaner cover to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage.
4. Lift the cover and rotate the air-cleaner assembly out
of the engine (Figure
Figure 38
5. Remove the foam element from the paper element
(Figure 39).
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Servicing the Foam Element
Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Monthly (whichever
Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)—Replace the air-cleaner foam element (more
often in dusty, dirty conditions).
Wash the foam element with water and replace the foam
element if it is damaged.
Servicing the Paper Element
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
Every 200 hours/Every 2 years (whichever comes
first)—Replace the paper element (more often in
dusty, dirty conditions).
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1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the seal.
Important: Do not clean the paper element
with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent,
gasoline, or kerosene. Replace the paper element
if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 39
comes first)—Clean the air-cleaner foam
element (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions).
first)—Service the air-cleaner paper
element (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions).
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