Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Checking The Air Cleaner - Toro 30487TC Operator's Manual

Figure 33
1. Fill plug and dipstick
7. If the lubricant level is low, add enough lubricant until
the level is between the marks on the dipstick.
Important: Do not overfill the gearbox; overfilling
the gearbox may damage it.
Changing the Mower-Deck Gearbox
Lubricant
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 400 hours
1. Position the machine and cutting unit on a level surface.
2. Lower the mower deck to the 2.5 cm (1 inch) height
of cut.
3. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to
the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
4. Move the throttle lever to the S
the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
5. Lift the footrest, exposing the top of the mower deck.
6. Remove the dipstick/fill plug from the top of the
gearbox (Figure 33).
7. Place a funnel and drain pan under the drain plug
located under the front of the gearbox and remove the
plug, draining the lubricant into the pan.
8. Replace the drain plug.
9. Add enough lubricant, approximately 283 ml (12 oz),
until the level is between the marks on the dipstick.
Important: Do not overfill the gearbox; overfilling
the gearbox may damage it.
position, and set the parking brake.
position, shut off
LOW

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to
the crankcase.

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 air-intake system for leaks, damage, or loose
hose clamps.
3. Service the air-cleaner filter when the air-cleaner
indicator shows red or every 400 hours and service
it more frequently in extremely dusty or dirty
conditions(Figure
Important: Do not over-service the air filter.
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1. Air-cleaner cover
2. Gasket
3. Filter
4. Air-cleaner body
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
Note: If the foam gasket in the cover is damaged, replace it.
Important: Avoid using high-pressure air, which could
force dirt through the filter into the intake tract.
Important: Do not clean the used filter to avoid damage
to the filter media.
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34).
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Figure 34
5. Air-cleaner indicator
6. Air-cleaner latch
7. Rubber outlet valve