Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 74596 Operator's Manual

Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage.
2. Unscrew the knobs and remove the air cleaner cover
(Figure 22).
Figure 22
1. Knob (4)
3. Lift out the paper cartridge and the foam element.
(Figure 23)
Figure 23
1. Foam element
2. Air cleaner cover
2. Paper element
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
Foam Element
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water,
and rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
3. Saturate the element in engine oil.
4. Squeeze the element in a clean, absorbent cloth to
remove the excess oil.
Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the paper element on a flat surface to
remove dust and dirt.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important: Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids such as solvents, gasoline, or
kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner
assembly installed.
1. Install the foam element with the mesh side up.
Note: Ensure that the rubber seal is flat against the
air cleaner base.
2. Position the paper element on the foam element in the
air cleaner base.
3. Install the air cleaner cover and knobs (Figure 22).
4. Tighten the knobs snugly.
5. Close the hood.

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or higher)
Crankcase capacity: 1.9 liters (64 oz.)
Viscosity: See the oil table (Figure 24).
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