To Stop The Engine; Service/Maintenance Instructions; Air Filter - Toro AC-1 Service Manual

5. Place the choke lever in the "PARTIAL" choke posi-
tion (see Figure 1-9 on page 1.4). Pull the starter
rope quickly until the engine starts (no more than
5 pulls).
6. If the engine does not start, repeat steps
2
to 8.
7.
Run the engine for 30 seconds, with the throttle
lever fully squeezed (see Figure 1 -6), to warm up.
Place the choke lever in the "RUN" position
(Figure 1-9).
NOTE: In colder weather, run the engine for 2 to 3
minutes to warm up.
To Stop the Engine
Place the ignition switch in the "STOP position (see
Figure 1-8).
SERVICE / MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Air Filter
NOTE: CLEAN AND RE-OIL THE AIR FILTER
EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION. The air filter is
one of the most important areas to maintain. If it is not
maintained as follows, poor engine performance and
severe engine damage can result.
1. Remove the three (3) screws on the carburetor/air
filter cover assembly. Remove the air filter cover
and air filter. Refer to Part
3
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Engine Disassembly
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2. Wash the air filter in detergent and water
(Figure 1-11). Rinse the air filter thoroughly in
clean water and allow
it
to dry.
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Figure 1-1 1. Washing Air Filter Element.
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3. Apply clean SAE 30 oil to the air filter (Figure 1-12).
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Figure 1-1 2. Oiling Air Filter Element.
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4. Squeeze the air filter to ensure that the oil is spread
throughout the entire filter (Figure 1-13).
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