Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 74585 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service the air
cleaner foam element. (Service it
more frequently when operating the
machine in dusty or dirty conditions.)
Every 100 hours—Service the air
cleaner paper element. (Service it
more frequently when operating the
machine in dusty or dirty conditions.)
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blades (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage.
2. Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and rotate it
toward the engine (Figure 21).
Figure 21
1. Air cleaner cover
3. Remove the air cleaner cover.
4. Carefully slide the paper element and the foam
element from the blower housing (Figure 22).
2. Air cleaner cover handle
1. Paper element
2. Foam element
3. Air cleaner cover
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.
Note: Do not oil the foam element.
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.
21
Figure 22
4. Tab
5. Slot
6. Blower housing