Toro FP Series Operator's Manual page 14

Note: If too much oil is left in the foam element when
the engine is started, the engine will smoke. Excess
oil in the foam element may also restrict the air flow
through the element and may reach the paper filter
and clog it.
4. Assemble the foam element onto the paper filter
element (Figure 19).
Installing the Air Filter
1. Wipe clean the dirt from the carburetor base and the
inside of the cover with a moist rag (Figure 19).
Note: Do not allow dirt and debris to enter the air
duct leading into the carburetor.
2. Ensure that the rubber gasket is aligned and seated
onto the mounting base of the carburetor (Figure 19).
Note: The rubber gasket might stick to the bottom of
the old paper filter element. Remove it from the old
paper element and install it onto the carburetor.
3. Align the paper filter element with the carburetor and
ensure that the hold-down rod of the carburetor passes
through the top plate of the filter (Figure 19).
4. Securely the filter to the carburetor with the filter wing
nut and tighten it finger tight (Figure 19).
5. Align the air-filter cover over the air filter elements with
the with the hold-down rod of the carburetor passing
through the top cover (Figure 19).
6. Secure the cover to the engine with the cover wing nut
and tighten it finger tight (Figure 19).
Cleaning the Sediment Cup
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Every 6 months
(whichever comes first)
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Set the throttle to slow, stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Move the fuel-shutoff valve to the Off position.
4. Remove the sediment cup and O-ring (Figure 6).
1. Fuel-shutoff valve (Off
position shown)
2. O-ring
5. Wash the sediment cup in a nonflammable solvent and
dry it thoroughly.
6. Place the O-ring in the fuel valve and install the
sediment cup, tightening it securely.
7. Move the fuel-shutoff lever to the On position.
Note: If any fuel leaks, repeat this procedure and
replace the O-ring.
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Figure 20
3. Sediment cup