Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 30434 Operator's Manual

If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug(s)
before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the
spark plug.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval and Specification
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Clean after every 50 operating hours.
Replace after every 200 operating hours.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if 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. Pull out
on retaining latches and remove the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 23).
4. Unscrew nut and remove the air cleaner assembly
(Fig. 23).
5. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 23).
Caution
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1. Retaining latch
2. Cover
3. Nut
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. 24).
Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 23
4. Foam element
5. Paper element
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