Toro 74603 Operator's Manual page 24

3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing
damage. Unscrew the knob and remove the air
cleaner cover (Figure 24).
Figure 24
1. Knob
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Foam element
4. Remove the wing nut and slide the foam and
paper air cleaner assembly off of the stud
(Figure 24).
5. Carefully remove the foam element from the
paper element (Figure 24).
Cleaning the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean,
rinse it thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean
cloth (do not wring). Allow the element to
air dry.
C. Soak the element in new engine oil.
(Figure 25). Squeeze the element to remove
excess oil.
Important: Replace the foam
element if it is torn or worn.
4. Wing nut
5. Paper element
6. Stud
Figure 25
1. Foam element
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to
remove dust and dirt (Figure 26).
B. 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.
Figure 26
1. Paper element
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. Carefully slide the foam element onto the
paper air cleaner element (Figure 24).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air
cleaner base and secure it with the wing nut
(Figure 24).
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure it with
the knob (Figure 24).
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2. Oil
2. Rubber seal