Engine Maintenance; Checking The Air Intake Screen; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 41198 Multi-Pro 1250 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Checking the Air Intake Screen

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the
engine rotating screen.
Every 100 hours—Clean the engine
rotating screen (more often in dusty,
dirty conditions).
Check and clean as necessary the air intake screen on the
front of the engine before each use or daily.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Foam Element: Clean and oil after every 25 operating
hours, or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating
hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty
or dirty.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Set the parking brake, stop the pump, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Release the latch on the back of the seat and lift the
seat forward.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing damage
(Figure 47).
Figure 47
1. Air cleaner cover
2. Knob
3. Cover nut
4. Cover
5. Foam element
6. Paper element
7. Rubber seal
8. Air cleaner base
4. Loosen the knob on the air cleaner cover and remove
the cover (Figure 47).
5. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper
element (Figure 47).
6. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover and
paper element (Figure 47).
Cleaning the Foam Element
Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)—Clean and oil the foam
air cleaner (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions).
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm
water.
2. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
3. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
4. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element
(Figure 48).
Important: Replace the foam element if it is
torn or worn.
1. Foam element
5. Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Checking the Paper Element
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)—Replace the paper air
cleaner element (more often in dusty,
dirty conditions).
Inspect the paper element for tears, an oily film, damage
to the rubber seal, excessive dirt, or other damage
(Figure 49). If any of these conditions exit, replace the
filter.
Important: Do not clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or
kerosene.
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Figure 48
2. Oil