Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro TRX-16 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Models 22972 and 22973
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam
air-cleaner element (more often in
dirty or dusty conditions)—Models
22972 and 22973 only.
Every 100 hours—Check the paper air-cleaner
element (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions)—Models 22972 and 22973 only.
Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)—Replace the paper air-cleaner element
(more often in dirty or dusty conditions)—Models
22972 and 22973 only.
Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace
them if they are damaged or excessively dirty.
Important:
Do not oil the foam or paper element.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage
(Figure 28).
4. Loosen the cover knobs and remove the
air-cleaner cover
5. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the
air-cleaner assembly
6. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper
element (Figure 28).
(Figure 28).
(Figure 28).
1. Cover
2. Hose clamp
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 it gently to
remove dust. If it is very dirty, replace the paper
element (Figure
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or
damage to the rubber seal.
3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged.
Important:
Do not clean the paper filter.
Installing the Foam and Paper Air-Cleaner
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
element (Figure
2. Place the air-cleaner assembly onto the
air-cleaner base or hose and secure it
28).
3. Place the air-cleaner cover into position and
tighten the cover knobs
25
Figure 28
3. Paper element
4. Foam element
28).
28).
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(Figure 28).
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