Toro 30177 Operator's Manual page 21

Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew
the cover nut and remove the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 21).
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 21).
4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 21).
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Figure 21
1. Cover and nut
2. Wing nut
3. Foam element
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. 22).
Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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4. Washer and grommet
5. Paper element
6. Air cleaner base
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Figure 22
1. Foam element
Cleaning the Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 23).
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 23
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.
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air
cleaner element (Fig. 21).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base
(Fig. 21).
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts
(Fig. 21).
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2. Oil
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2. Rubber seal