Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 03540 Reelmaster 5200-D Operator's Manual

Figure 48
• 1 fitting on the fan shaft (Figure 49).
Figure 49

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

General Air Cleaner Maintenance
• Check the air cleaner body for damage which
could cause an air leak. Replace it if it is
damaged. Check the whole intake system for
leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.
• Service the air cleaner filter only when the
service indicator requires it (turns red).
Changing the air filter before it is necessary
only increases the chance of dirt entering the
engine when the filter is removed.
• Be sure the cover is seated correctly and seals
with the air cleaner body.
Servicing the Air Cleaner Precleaner
Bowl
Normally, inspect the precleaner bowl daily. When
conditions are extremely dusty and dirty, inspect
it more frequently. Do not let dust or debris build
up above the level marked on the precleaner bowl.
1. Remove the thumb screw and separate the
cover from the precleaner bowl (Figure 50).
Figure 50
1. Air cleaner indicator
2. Precleaner bowl
2. Empty the precleaner bowl and wipe it clean.
3. Assemble and install the precleaner bowl,
cover, and thumb screw.
Note: When operating the machine in extremely
dusty conditions, an optional extension tube
(Toro Part No. 43-3810), which raises precleaner
bowl above the hood, thus, lengthening the time
between precleaner bowl servicing, is available
from your local authorized Toro Distributor.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Only service the air cleaner when the service
indicator on the air cleaner housing turns red
(Figure 50).
1. Release the latches and remove the cover from
the air cleaner body (Figure 50).
2. Before removing the filter, use low pressure
air (40 psi, clean and dry) to help remove large
accumulations of debris packed between the
outside of the primary filter and the canister.
Important: Avoid using high pressure
air which could force dirt through the filter
into the intake tract. This cleaning process
prevents debris from migrating into the
intake when the primary filter is removed.
3. Remove and replace the primary filter
(Figure 51).
Cleaning of the used element is not
recommended due to the possibility of damage
to the filter media.
44
3. Dust cap