Servicing The Air Cleaner (Model 22974) - Toro TRX-16 Original Instructions Manual

Cleaning the Foam Air Cleaner Element
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn
or worn.
Servicing the Paper Air Cleaner
Element
1. Clean the paper element by tapping gently to remove
dust. If it is very dirty, replace the paper element with a
new one (Figure 32).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or damage to
the rubber seal.
3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged.
Do not clean the paper filter. Replace it after 200 operating
hours (Figure 32). Inspect the element for tears, an oily film,
or damage to the rubber seal, and replace it if it is damaged.
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
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base
or hose and secure it
3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the
cover knobs (Figure
Servicing the Air Cleaner
(Model 22974)
Service Interval: Every 250 hours
Servicing the Air Cleaner Cover and
Body
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Check the air cleaner body for damage which could
cause an air leak. Check the whole intake system for
leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps. Replace or repair
and damaged components.
3. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull the air
cleaner cover off of the air cleaner body
Important: Do not remove the air filters yet.
32).
(Figure 32).
32).
(Figure
1. Air filter body
2. Safety filter
3. Primary filter
4. Squeeze the dust cap sides to open it and knock the
dust out.
5. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover with
compressed air.
Replacing the Filters
1. Gently slide the primary filter out of the air cleaner
body (Figure
side of the body.
Important: Do not attempt to clean the primary
filter.
2. Check the condition of the safety filter without
removing it. If it is dirty or damaged, replace it.
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety
filter.
3. Inspect the new filter(s) for damage by looking into
the filter while shining a bright light on the outside of
the filter. Holes in the filter will appear as bright spots.
Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or damage to
the rubber seal. If the filter is damaged do not use it.
4. If you are replacing the safety filter, carefully slide the
new filter into the filter body
Important: To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with both air filters and cover
installed.
5. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety filter
(Figure 33). Ensure that it is fully seated by pushing on
the outer rim of the filter while installing it.
33).
Important: Do not press on the soft inside area
of the filter.
6. Install the air cleaner cover with the dust cap oriented
as shown in
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Figure 33
4. Air cleaner cover
5. Dust cap
33). Avoid knocking the filter into the
(Figure 33).
Figure 33 and secure the latches.
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