Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Checking the Air Cleaner Indicator
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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Check the air-cleaner body for damage that could cause
an air leak. Replace a damaged air-cleaner body. Check
the whole intake system for leaks, damage, or loose hose
clamps.
•
Replace the air cleaner element when the air-cleaner
indicator (Figure 47) shows red. Do not over-clean the
air-filter element.
Figure 47
1. Air-cleaner indicator
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Ensure that the cover is seated correctly and seals with
the air-cleaner body.
Replacing the Air Cleaner Elements
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Inspect the air-cleaner
element.
Every 400 hours—Replace the primary air-cleaner
element(s) (earlier if the air cleaner indicator shows
red, and more frequently in extremely dirty or dusty
conditions). Replace the safety filter after every 3
primary air-cleaner element replacements.
Important: Avoid using high-pressure air that could
force dirt through the filter and into the intake tract,
causing damage. This cleaning process prevents debris
from migrating into the intake when you remove the
primary filter.
Important: Do not clean the used element to prevent
the possibility of damaging the filter media. Inspect the
new filter for shipping damage, checking the sealing
end of the filter and the body. Do not use a damaged
element.
Important: Be sure that the cover is seated correctly
and seals with the air-cleaner body.
1. Replace the primary air-cleaner
2. Check the air-cleaner safety filter for dust and debris
(Figure 49).
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety filter
(Figure 49). Replace the safety filter after every 3
primary filter services.
Note: Replace the air-cleaner safety filter if it dirty.
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element(Figure
Figure 48
48).