Toro 74406 Operator's Manual page 26

Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently
(every few hours) if operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Disengage the blade control switch and move
the control levers to the neutral locked position
and apply the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing
damage. Unlatch the two side latches and
remove the air cleaner cover (Figure 27).
4. Carefully remove the foam element from the
paper element (Figure 27).
5. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the paper
element (Figure 27).
Figure 27
1. Cover
2. Foam element
3. Paper element
Cleaning the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean,
rinse it thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean
cloth (do not wring). Allow the element to
air dry.
4. Wing nut
5. Air cleaner base
6. Latches
C. Soak the element in new engine oil.
(Figure 28). Squeeze the element to remove
excess oil.
Important: Replace the foam
element if it is torn or worn.
Figure 28
1. Foam element
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to
remove dust and dirt (Figure 29).
B. 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, gas, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it
is damaged or cannot be cleaned
thoroughly.
Figure 29
1. Paper element
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. Carefully slide the foam element onto the
paper air cleaner element (Figure 27).
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2. Oil
2. Rubber seal