Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro 74704 Operator's Manual

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4. Carefully remove the air cleaner assembly and foam

element from the housing.

Figure 21

1. Paper element

Cleaning the Foam Element

1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.

When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly (Fig. 21).

2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.

Important

Replace the foam element if it is torn or

worn.

3. Saturate the element with engine oil. Remove excess oil

from the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.

Cleaning the Paper Element:

1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust

and dirt (Fig. 21).

2. Carefully clean the rubber seal on the paper element to

prevent debris from entering the engine.

3. 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 solvent, gas, 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. Place the foam element and paper element into the

blower housing (Fig. 21).

2. Foam element

2. Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots of

the housing (Fig. 22). Move the cover into place and

secure it with the knobs removed previously.

Figure 22

1. Air cleaner cover

2. Air cleaner assembly

3. Tabs