Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 74405FR Operator's Manual

Figure 23
1. Oil lter
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber
gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten
the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Figure 23).
5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
oil; refer to Changing and Draining the Oil.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Foam Element: Clean and oil after every
25 operating hours.
Paper Element: Clean after every 100 operating
hours. Replace after every 200 operating hours or
yearly, whichever comes first.
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 PTO and move the control
levers to the neutral locked position and apply
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing
damage. Unlatch the two side latches and
remove the air cleaner cover (Figure 24).
4. Carefully remove the foam element from the
paper element (Figure 24).
5. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the paper
element (Figure 24).
2. Adapter
Figure 24
1. Cover
2. Foam element
3. Paper element
Cleaning the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean,
rinse it thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean
cloth (do not wring). Allow the element to
air dry.
C. Soak the element in new engine oil.
(Figure 25). Squeeze the element to remove
excess oil.
Important: Replace the foam
element if it is torn or worn.
Figure 25
1. Foam element
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to
remove dust and dirt (Figure 26).
B. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film,
and damage to the rubber seal.
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4. Wing nut
5. Air cleaner base
6. Latches
2. Oil