Air Filter; Fuel Filter - Toro LX466 13AT61RH044 Operator's Manual

5. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Do not
overfill the engine crankcase.
6. Examine the area around the base of the oil fill
tube, the oil filter adapter, and the oil drain valve for
leaks before operating the tractor.
IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine
serviced by an authorized Toro service dealer before
operating the tractor.
Air Filter
The engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density
paper air cleaner element and a foam precleaner.
Always examine the air cleaner before starting the
engine. Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around
the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also
check for loose or damaged components. Replace all
bent or damaged air cleaner components.
NOTE:
Starting the tractor with loose or damaged air
cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the
engine causing premature wear and failure.
Service Paper Elementand Precleaner
The paper element should be replaced at least once a
season, or every 25 hours of operation. Replace more
frequently if the tractor is operated under extremely
dusty conditions. To replace the paper element,
proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knobs and remove the
cover. See Figure 19.
,
,
Carefully remove air
cleaner cartridge, and foam
precleaner to prevent debris
from entering carburetor.
Wash precleaner in liquid
detergent and water to
clean. Squeeze dry in a
clean cloth. Saturate with
engine oil. Remove ALL
EXCESS oil on pre-cleaner
by squeezing inside a clean
absorbent cloth.
Cartridge
Precleaner
NOTE:
Always replace cartridge and pre-cleaner if
damaged.
4. Install precleaner in base with mesh side up.
5. Install cartridge on pre-cleaner.
6. Replace cover. To ensure proper fit, tabs must be
hooked and visible into slots. See Figure 19.
FuelFilter
WARNING:
Do not replace the fuel filter
when the engine is hot.
The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter located
on the left side of the engine. Refer to Figure 20.
FuelFilter
Figure 20
Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of
residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element
which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the
fuel filter when dirty or every 100 hours of operation.
IMPORTANT:An arrow is printed on the fuel filter,
indicating the direction of fuel flow. Install the
replacement filter with the arrow pointing toward the
front of the tractor.
Figure 19
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