Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 30193 Operator's Manual

Installing the Blades
1. Place the blade onto the bolt, over cone washer. Select
proper number of spacer(s) for height-of-cut and slide
bolt into spindle (Fig. 27).
Important The curved part of the blade must be
pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure
proper cutting.
2. Install remaining spacer(s) and secure with thin washer
and nut (Fig. 27).
3. Torque the blade bolt to 75–80 ft. lb. (101–108 N m).

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval/Specification
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Clean every 25 operating hours. Replace
after every 300 operating hours.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO)b and set the
parking brake.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the cover
nuts and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 30).
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 30).
4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 30).
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Figure 30
1. Cover nut
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Foam element
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4. Paper element
5. Air cleaner base
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Cleaning the Foam 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.
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element (Fig. 31).
Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 31
1. Foam element
Cleaning the Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt (Fig. 32).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important
Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged, defective, or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 32
1. Paper element
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.
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2. Oil
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2. Rubber seal