Toro 03410TE Operator's Manual page 25

CAUTION
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop the engine and remove the key
from the switch.
DIESEL MODELS: SERVICING
THE AIR CLEANER DUST CUP,
BAFFLE, AND FILTER
Inspect the dust cup and rubber baffle once a week or
every 50 hours operation. However, daily or more fre-
quent inspection is required when operating conditions
are extremely dusty and dirty. Never allow dust to build
up closer than one inch from the rubber baffle.
1. Loosen the thumb screw until the dust cup is
removed. Separate the dust cup and baffle.
2. Dump the dust out of the dust cup. After cleaning
the cup and baffle, assemble and reinstall both
parts.
1. Dust Cup & Baffle
2. Filter Element
3. Air Cleaner Body
Figure 32
FILTER
Service the air cleaner filter every 400 hours, or more
frequently in extremely dusty or dirty conditions, by
washing or using compressed air. Replace the element
after every four cleanings (1,600 hour) or annually,
whichever comes first.
Washing Method
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the plastic fin assem-
bly because washing removes dust from beneath the
fins.
1. Prepare a solution of filter cleaner and water and
soak the filter element about 15 minutes.
2. After soaking the filter for 15 minutes, rinse it with
clear water.
3. Dry the filter element using warm, flowing air no
hotter than 71° C, or allow the element to air dry.
Do not use compressed air or a light bulb to dry the
filter element because they may damage it.
Compressed Air Method
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the plastic fin assem-
bly because this method removes dust from beneath
the fins.
1. Blow compressed air from inside to the the outside
of the dry filter element. Do not exceed 689 kPa
(100 psi) to prevent damage to the filter.
2. Keep the air hose nozzle at least 3 cm from the
pleated paper, and move the nozzle up and down
while rotating the filter element.
GASOLINE MODELS: SERVIC-
ING THE AIR CLEANER
The foam pre-cleaner must be cleaned and reoiled after
every 25 hours of engine operation if the engine is oper-
ated in clean air conditions. However, the air cleaner
must be cleaned every few hours if operating conditions
are extremely dusty or sandy.
Maintenance
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