Engine Maintenance; Checking The Air Cleaner - Toro Groundmaster 7210 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Checking the Air Cleaner

1. Check the air-cleaner body for damage, which
could possibly cause an air leak. Replace a
damaged air cleaner body.
2. Check the whole clean air intake system for
leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.
3. Service the air-cleaner filter when the air-cleaner
indicator (Figure
hours (more frequently in extremely dusty or
dirty conditions).
Important:
Do not over service the air filter.
Figure 64
1. Air-cleaner cover
2. Air-cleaner latch
3. Gasket
4. Filter
4. Be sure that the cover is seated correctly and
seals with the air-cleaner body.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
1. Pull the latch outward and rotate the air-cleaner
cover counter-clockwise
2. Remove the cover from the air-cleaner body
(Figure 64).
3. Before removing the filter, use low pressure air
(40 psi, clean and dry) to help remove large
accumulations of debris packed between outside
of primary filter and the canister.
64) shows red or every 400
5. Air-cleaner body
6. Air-cleaner indicator
7. Rubber outlet valve
(Figure 64).
Note:
This cleaning process prevents debris
from migrating into the intake when you remove
the primary filter.
Important:
which could force dirt through the filter into
the intake tract.
4. Remove and replace the primary filter
64).
Important:
avoid damage to the filter media.
5. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage,
checking the sealing end of the filter and the
body.
Important:
6. Ensure that the foam gasket is in place in the
cover and that it is not torn or damaged
64).
Note:
If it is damaged, replace it.
7. Insert the new filter by applying pressure to the
outer rim of the element to seat it in the canister.
Important:
flexible center of the filter.
8. Clean the dirt-ejection port (located in the
removable cover) as follows:
A. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the
cover
B. Clean the cavity.
C. Replace the outlet valve.
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9. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve
in a downward position—between approximately
5:00 to 7:00 when viewed from the end.
10. Reset the indicator
red.
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Avoid using high-pressure air
Do not clean the used element to
Do not use a damaged element.
Do not apply pressure to the
(Figure 64).
(Figure 64) if it is showing
(Figure
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