Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 09801 Operator's Manual

9. Turn off the engine and allow the machine to stand for 2
minutes.
10. Check the oil and make sure the level is up to the FULL
mark on the dipstick. Add more oil if the level is low; how-
ever, DO NOT OVERFlLL.
11. Lower the hood and secure the latches.

SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER

The foam pre-cleaner must be cleaned and re-oiled and the paper
element must be checked and/or replaced after every 100 hours
of engine operation . However, the air cleaner must be cleaned
more frequently if operating conditions are extremely dusty or
sandy.
1. Remove the knob and cover from the air cleaner.
2. Remove the foam pre-cleaner by sliding it off the paper ele-
ment.
3. A. Wash the foam pre-cleaner in detergent soap and
warm water.
B. Wrap the foam pre-cleaner in a cloth and squeeze dry.
Do not wring the precleaner.
C. Add and evenly distribute one tablespoon of engine oil
to the foam pre-cleaner. Squeeze the foam pre-cleaner
to remove excess oil.
4. Reinstall the precleaner on the paper element.
Inspect the paper element every 100 hours of operation and
replace when dirty or damaged. Do not wash the paper ele-
ment or do not clean it with compressed air as damage will
occur.
Note: With the air cleaner disassembled, check the air
cleaner components for damage. Replace if necessary.
5. Reinstall the paper element with the foam pre-cleaner, air
cleaner element cover, nut, air cleaner cover and knob.
6. Tighten the knob 1/2 to 1 turn after it contacts cover. Do not
overtighten.
Figure 23
1. Air cleaner
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Knob
Figure 24
1. Foam pre-cleaner
2. Paper element
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