Servicing Air Cleaner - Toro Greensmaster 3200 Service Manual

Servicing Air Cleaner

Service air cleaner filter every 200 hours (more fre-
quently in extreme dusty or dirty conditions).
1. Check air cleaner body for damage which could
possibly cause an air leak. Replace cleaner body if dam-
aged.
2. Release latches securing the air cleaner cover to
the air cleaner body. Separate cover from the body.
Clean inside of the air cleaner cover.
3. Gently slide filter out of the air cleaner body to re-
duce the amount of dust dislodged. Avoid knocking filter
against the air cleaner body.
4. Inspect filter and discard it if damaged. Do not wash
or reuse a damaged filter.
Washing Method
A. Prepare a solution of filter cleaner and water a
nd soak filter element about 15 minutes. Refer to
directions on filter cleaner carton for complete in-
formation.
B. After soaking the filter for 15 minutes, rinse it
with clear water. Maximum water pressure must not
exceed 40 psi to prevent damage to the filter ele-
ment. Rinse filter from the clean side to the dirty
side.
C. Dry filter element using warm, flowing air that
dose not to exceed 160_F (71_C), or allow element
to air–dry. Do not use a light bulb to dry the filter ele-
ment because damage could result.
Compressed Air Method
CAUTION
Use eye protection such as goggles when
using compressed air
A. Blow compressed air from the inside to the out-
side of the dry filter element. Do not exceed 100 psi
to prevent damage to the element.
B. Keep air hose nozzle at least 2 inches (5 cm)
from the filter. Move nozzle up and down while rotat-
ing the filter element. Inspect for holes and tears by
looking through the filter toward a bright light.
5. Inspect new filter for shipping damage. Check seal-
ing end of filter. Do not install a damaged filter.
Greensmaster 3200–D
6. Insert new filter properly into air cleaner body. Make
sure filter is sealed properly by applying pressure to out-
er rim of filter when installing. Do not press on flexible
center of filter.
7. Reinstall cover and secure latches.
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1. Air cleaner latches
2. Dust cup
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