Servicing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro 03550 Reelmaster 5500-D Operator's Manual

1. Remove thumb screw, separate cover from precleaner
bowl.
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Figure 45
1. Air cleaner indicator
2. Pre cleaner bowl
2. Empty precleaner bowl and wipe clean.
3. Assemble and install precleaner bowl, cover and thumb
screw.
Note: When operating machine in extremely dusty
conditions, an optional extension tube
(Toro Part No. 43-3810), which raises precleaner bowl
above hood, thus, lengthening the time between precleaner
bowl servicing, is available from your local authorized Toro
Distributor.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Release latches securing air cleaner cover to air cleaner
body. Separate cover from body. Clean inside of air
cleaner cover.
2. Gently slide filter element out of air cleaner body to
reduce the amount of dust dislodged. Avoid knocking
filter against air cleaner body.
3. Inspect filter element and discard if damaged. Do not
wash or reuse a damaged filter.
4. Blow compressed air from inside to the outside of dry
filter element. Do not exceed 40 psi to prevent damage
to the element.
5. Keep air hose nozzle at least 2 inches (52 mm) from
filter and move nozzle up and down while rotating the
filter element. Inspect for holes and tears by looking
through the filter toward a bright light.
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3. Dust cup
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Figure 46
1. Filter element
6. Inspect new filter for shipping damage. Check sealing
end of filter. Do not install a damaged filter.
7. Insert new filter properly into air cleaner body. Make
sure filter is sealed properly by applying pressure to
outer rim of filter when installing. Do not press on
flexible center of filter.
8. Reinstall cover and secure latches.
9. Reset indicator (Fig. 45) if showing red.
Warning
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop the engine and remove the key from
the switch. Lower the cutting units to the ground.
Servicing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Change oil and filter initially after the first 50 hours of
operation, thereafter change the oil every 50 hours and the
filter every 100 hours.
1. Remove drain plug and let oil flow into drain pan
(Fig. 47). When oil stops, install drain plug.