Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 30299TE Operator's Manual

If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do
any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval/Specification
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours.
Inspect the foam and paper elements, and replace them if
they are damaged or excessively dirty.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the cover
nut and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 17).
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 17).
4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 17).
Caution
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1. Cover and nut
2. Wing nut
3. Foam element
Cleaning the Foam Elements
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.
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element (Fig. 18).
Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Note: Excess oil in the foam element restricts the air flow
through the element and may reach the paper filter and clog
it.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 17
4. Washer and grommet
5. Paper element
6. Air cleaner base
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