Toro 38701 Operator's Manual page 20

2. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly
(Figure 25).
Note:
Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from
falling into the base.
Figure 25
1. Air-filter base
2. Paper air filter
3. Foam pre-cleaner
3. Remove the foam pre-cleaner, wash it with a
mild detergent and water, and then blot it dry
(Figure 25).
4. Remove and inspect the paper air filter
25); discard it if it is excessively dirty.
Important:
Do not try to clean a paper filter.
5. Wipe dirt away from the base and the cover with
a moist rag.
Note:
Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from
entering the air duct leading to the carburetor.
6. Install the foam pre-cleaner onto the paper air
filter (Figure 25).
Note:
Use a new paper air filter if you discarded
the old one.
7. Install the air filter assembly to the air-filter base
(Figure 25).
8. Align the arrow decal on the air-cleaner cover
and the arrow decal on the base
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4. Cover
5. Latch on the air-cleaner
cover (2)
(Figure
(Figure 26).
1. Alignment-arrow decal (normal ambient air position shown)
9. Secure the air-filter cover to the base with the
latches.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Engine Oil Type: Toro 4–Cycle Premium Engine Oil
Use high-quality detergent oils (including synthetic)
of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class
SJ or higher. Select the viscosity based on the air
temperature at time of operation as shown in the table
below.
Check the oil level when the engine is cold.
1. Clean the area around the dipstick.
2. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level
(Figure 28).
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Figure 26
Figure 27
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