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

•
Check the air-cleaner body for damage which could
possibly cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air-cleaner
body. Check the whole intake system for leaks, damage,
or loose hose clamps.
•
Service the air-cleaner filter when the air-cleaner indicator
(Figure 46) shows red or every 400 hours (more frequently
in extremely dusty or dirty conditions). Do not over
service the air filter.
Figure 46
1. Air-cleaner indicator
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Ensure that the cover is seated correctly and seals with
the air-cleaner body.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
1. Pull the latch outward and rotate the air-cleaner cover
counterclockwise (Figure
Figure 47
1. Air-cleaner latch
2. Air-cleaner cover
47).
3. Rubber outlet valve
2. Remove the cover from the air-cleaner body
47).
3. Before removing the filter, use low-pressure air, 275
kPa (40 psi) or blow, clean, and dry the area to remove
large accumulations of debris packed between outside
of primary filter and the canister.
Note: This cleaning process prevents debris from
migrating into the intake when the primary filter is
removed.
Important: Avoid using high-pressure air, which
could force dirt through the filter into the intake
tract.
4. Remove and replace the primary filter
Important: Do not clean the used element to
avoid damage to the filter media.
1. Filter
5. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage, checking
the sealing end of the filter and the body.
Important: Do not use a damaged element.
6. Insert the new filter by applying pressure to the outer
rim of the element to seat it in the canister.
Important: Do not apply pressure to the flexible
center of the filter.
7. Clean the dirt-ejection port located in the removable
cover as follows:
A. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover.
B. Clean the cavity.
C. Replace the outlet valve.
8. Install the cover with the rubber outlet valve in a
downward position, between approximately 5 o'clock
to 7 o'clock when viewed from the end
9. Reset the indicator
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(Figure
Figure 48
(Figure
(Figure 46) if it is showing red.
(Figure
48).
47).