Toro 30092 Operator's Manual page 29

Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace
them if they are damaged or excessively dirty.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently
(every few operating hours) if the operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Important: Do not oil the foam or paper
element.
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 (Figure 26).
4. Unscrew the cover knob and remove the air
cleaner cover (Figure 26).
5. Remove the 2 wing nuts and remove the air
cleaner assembly (Figure 26).
6. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper
element (Figure 26).
Figure 26
1. Engine
2. Cover
3. Wing nut
Cleaning the Foam Air Cleaner
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.
Important: Replace the foam element
if it is torn or worn.
Servicing the Paper Air Cleaner
Element
1. Do not clean the paper filter. Replace it after
200 operating hours (Figure 26).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or
damage to the rubber seal.
3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged.
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4. Foam element
5. Paper element
6. Cover knob