Engine Maintenance; Air Cleaner Maintenance - Toro 31598 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Air Cleaner Maintenance

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Check the air cleaner body for damage which could
cause an air leak. Replace if damaged. Check the whole
intake system for leaks, damage or loose hose clamps.
Also, inspect the rubber intake hose connections at the
air cleaner and turbo to make sure the connections are
complete.
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Service the air cleaner filter only when "Check Air Filter"
is displayed on the Info Center
air filter before it is necessary only increases the chance of
dirt entering the engine when the filter is removed.
Figure 58
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Be sure the cover is seated correctly and seals with the
air cleaner body.
Servicing the Air Cleaner Cover
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove air cleaner cover
and clean out debris Do not remove filter.
Check the air cleaner body for damage which could cause an
air leak. Replace a damaged air cleaner body.
Service the air cleaner filter only when "Check Air Filter" is
displayed on the Info Center
filter before it is necessary only increases the chance of dirt
entering the engine when the filter is removed.
1. Pull the latch outward and rotate the air cleaner cover
counterclockwise (Figure
2. Remove the cover from the air cleaner body.
3. Clean any debris from cover and reinstall cover. Do
not remove air filters
Servicing the Air Cleaner Filter
1. Before removing the filter, use low pressure air 275
kPa (40 psi, clean and dry) to help remove large
accumulations of debris packed between outside of
primary filter and the canister. Avoid using high
(Figure 58). Changing the
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(Figure 58). Changing the air
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pressure air which could force dirt through the filter
into the intake tract. This cleaning process prevents
debris from migrating into the intake when the primary
filter is removed.
2. Remove the primary filter
used element is not recommended due to the possibility
of damage to the filter media. Inspect the new filter for
shipping damage, checking the sealing end of the filter
and the body. Do not use a damaged element. Do not
remove the safety filter
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1. Air cleaner restriction
sending unit
2. Air cleaner latch
3. Air cleaner body
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety filter
(Figure 60). Replace the safety filter with a new
one after every three primary filter services.
1. Safety filter
3. Replace the primary filter
4. Insert the new filter by applying pressure to the outer
rim of the element to seat it in the canister. Do not
apply pressure to the flexible center of the filter.
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(Figure 59). Cleaning of the
(Figure 60).
Figure 59
4. Air cleaner primary filter
5. Rubber outlet valve
6. Rubber intake hose
Figure 60
(Figure 59).