Servicing The Air Cleaner; Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove
the ignition key.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing damage
(Figure 24).
Figure 24
1. Air cleaner cover
3. Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and rotate it
toward the engine (Figure 24).
4. Remove the air cleaner cover.
5. Carefully slide the paper element and foam element
from the blower housing (Figure 25).
Figure 25
1. Paper element
2. Foam element
3. Air cleaner cover
2. Air cleaner cover handle
4. Tab
5. Slot
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
Foam 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. Do
not oil the element.
Important: Replace the foam element if it is
torn or worn.
Paper Element:
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt.
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,
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. Place the foam element and paper element into the
blower housing.
Note: Ensure that the rubber seal is flat against the
air cleaner base.
2. Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots
of the blower housing (Figure 25).
3. Hook the handle onto the cover and press down on
the handle to lock the cover in place.

Servicing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Install a new Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark
plug. Ensure that the air gap between the center and side
electrodes is 0.76 mm before installing the spark plug.
Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the
spark plug and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to check
and adjust the air gap.
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
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