Toro 25430A Operator's Manual page 41

Installing the Air-cleaner Cover
1. Align the dust cap on the air-cleaner cover to the 7
o'clock position.
2. Align the air-cleaner cover onto the cleaner housing.
3. Rotate the air-cleaner cover clockwise so that the dust
cap is at the 8 o'clock position (Figure 45).
4. Push the latch for the air-cleaner cover inward until the
cover is fully seated (Figure 45).
5. Install the left side panel; refer to Installing the Side
Panels (page 36).
Replacing the Primary Element
Important: Replace the primary air-cleaner element
when the restricted air-cleaner light comes on.
1. Remove the air-cleaner cover; refer to Removing the
Air-cleaner Cover (page 40).
2. Pull the primary air-cleaner element outward and
remove it from the air-cleaner housing (Figure 48).
Figure 48
1. Primary air-cleaner element
Note: Discard the old air-cleaner element.
3. Use a clean damp cloth to clean the inside of the
cleaner housing.
4. Use a light to inspect the new element for damage; if
the element is damaged, replace it.
Note: Check the date of manufacture on the end of
the new air-cleaner element. Do not install an element
that is more than 5 years old.
5. Write the current date and the engine hours on the end
of the element with a permanent marking pen.
6. Insert the new primary air-cleaner element into the
air-cleaner housing (Figure 48).
Note: Ensure that the air-cleaner element is fully
seated in the housing.
7. Install the air-cleaner cover; refer to Installing the
Air-cleaner Cover (page 41).
8. Check the restricted air-cleaner light; refer to Checking
the Restricted Air-cleaner Light (page 40).
Replacing the Secondary Element
Note: Replace the secondary air-cleaner element after you
have replaced the primary air-cleaner element 3 times or if
the air-cleaner restriction light comes on while the engine is
running and you have already replaced primary air-cleaner
element.
Important: Do not clean either the primary element
or the secondary element.
1. Remove the air-cleaner cover; refer to Removing the
Air-cleaner Cover (page 40).
2. Pull the primary air-cleaner element outward and
remove it from the air-cleaner housing; refer to
Replacing the Primary Element (page 41).
Pull the secondary air-cleaner element outward and
remove it from the air-cleaner housing. (Figure 49).
1. Secondary air-cleaner element
Note: Discard the old air-cleaner element.
3. Clean the inside of the cleaner housing with a clean,
damp cloth.
4. Insert the new secondary air-cleaner element into the
air-cleaner housing (Figure 49).
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Figure 49