Air Filtering System; General Maintenance; Service Precleaner Bowl; Service Air Cleaner - Toro Reelmaster 5500-D Service Manual

Air Filtering System

General Maintenance

1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Check air cleaner, seals, and intake hose for dam-
age which could cause an air leak. Replace damaged air
cleaner components as necessary.
3. Service air cleaner filters whenever air cleaner indi-
cator (Fig. 19) shows red or periodically as recom-
mended in the maintenance schedules in Chapter 2 -
Product Records and Manuals (more frequently in ex-
treme dusty or dirty conditions). Do not over service air
filter.

Service Precleaner Bowl

Inspect precleaner bowl daily. During extremely dusty or
dirty conditions, inspect more frequently. Do not let dust
or debris build up above level marks on bowl (Fig. 19).
1. Remove thumb screw and separate cover from pre-
cleaner bowl. Empty precleaner bowl and wipe clean.
2. Reinstall precleaner bowl, cover, and thumb screw.
Note: When consistently operating in extremely dusty
conditions, raising the precleaner bowl above the hood
with an optional extension tube (Toro Part No. 43-3810)
is recommended.

Service Air Cleaner

1. Release latches securing air cleaner cover and re-
move cover from body. Clean inside of the air cleaner
cover.
2. Carefully slide filter element out of the air cleaner
body to prevent dislodging dust. Replace the filter ele-
ment if damaged. The filter element may be washed or
blown clean using the following procedures.
Washing Method
A. Prepare a solution of filter cleaner and water.
Soak filter element about 15 minutes. Follow direc-
tions on the cleaner carton.
B. Rinse filter with fresh water. Water pressure must
not exceed 40 psi to prevent damage to the filter ele-
ment. Rinse filter from inside to outside.
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1. Filter element
C. Dry filter element using warm, flowing air (160_F
max.), or allow element to air-dry. Do not use a light
bulb to dry the filter element as damage may result.
Compressed Air Method
A. Blow compressed air from inside to the outside of
dry filter element. To prevent damage to the element,
do not exceed 100 psi.
B. Keep air hose nozzle at least 2 inches (5 cm) from
the filter. Move nozzle up and down while rotating the
filter element. Inspect for holes and tears by looking
through the filter toward a bright light.
3. Check sealing end of filter. Do not install a damaged
filter
4. Insert new filter into air cleaner body. Make sure filter
is sealed properly by applying pressure to outer rim of
filter when installing. Do not press on flexible center of
filter.
5. Reinstall cover and secure latches. Reset indicator
if showing red (Fig. 19).
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Figure 19
2. Precleaner bowl
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Figure 20
2. Body
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