Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 74590 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Clean and oil the foam element after every 25 operating
hours. Replace the paper element after every 100 operating
hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Open the hood.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage.
2. Unscrew the knobs and remove the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 33).
Figure 33
1. Knob
3. Lift out the paper cartridge and the foam element
(Fig. 34).
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2. Air cleaner cover
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Figure 34
1. Foam element
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
Foam Element
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water
and rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
3. Saturate the element in engine oil.
4. Squeeze the element in a clean, absorbant cloth to
remove excess oil.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important
Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvents, gasoline, or
kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
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2. Paper element