Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner; Changing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro 04510 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Service the air-cleaner
foam element (more frequently when
operating conditions are dusty or dirty).
Every 100 hours—Service the air-cleaner paper
element (more frequently when operating conditions
are dusty or dirty).
1. Clean the cover thoroughly
Figure 40
1. Air-cleaner cover
2. Release the locking clips and remove the air-cleaner
cover.
3. Remove the wing nut securing the elements to the
air-cleaner body (Figure
4. If the foam element is dirty, remove it from the paper
element (Figure 41). Clean it thoroughly, as follows:
A. Wash the foam element in a solution of liquid
soap and warm water. Squeeze it to remove dirt,
but do not twist it because the foam may tear.
B. Dry it by wrapping it in a clean rag. Squeeze the
rag and foam element dry.
Important: Do not twist the foam element
when drying it.
(Figure 40).
41).
1. Foam element
2. Paper element
5. When servicing the foam element, check the condition
of the paper element. Clean it by gently tapping it on a
flat surface or replace it if needed.
6. Install the foam element, paper element, wing nut, and
air-cleaner cover.
Important: Do not operate the engine without the
air cleaner element because extreme engine wear
and damage will likely result.
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Service Interval: After the first 25 hours—Change the
engine oil and filter.
Every 100 hours
1. Remove the drain plug
into a drain pan. When the oil stops, install the drain
plug.
1. Drain plug
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Figure 41
3. Wing nut
(Figure 42) and let the oil flow
Figure 42
2. Oil filter