Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 08743 Operator's Manual

1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the
engine, engage the parking brake, and remove
the key.
2. Remove the drain plug
flow into a drain pan. When the oil stops, install
the drain plug.
1. Drain plug
3. Remove the oil filter
4. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter
gasket.
5. Thread the filter on by hand until the gasket
contacts the filter adapter; then tighten 1/2 to
3/4 turn further.
Important:
Do not overtighten the filter.
6. Add the specified oil to the crankcase; refer to
Engine Oil Specification (page
7. Dispose of the used oil properly.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 200 hours
•
Check the body of the air cleaner for damage that
could cause an air leak. Replace any damaged
components. Check the whole intake system for
leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.
•
Do not change the air filter before it is necessary;
doing so only increases the chance of dirt entering
the engine when you remove the filter.
•
Be sure that the cover is seated correctly and
seals with the body of the air cleaner.
Replacing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
1. Release the latches securing the air-cleaner
cover to the air-cleaner body
(Figure 26) and let the oil
Figure 26
2. Oil filter
(Figure 26).
23).
(Figure 27).
1. Latch
2. Dust cap
2. Remove the cover from the air-cleaner body.
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3. Before removing the filter, use low-pressure air
(40 psi, clean and dry) to help remove large
accumulations of debris packed between the
outside of the primary filter and the canister.
Important:
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.
4. Remove and replace the filter.
Note:
Inspect the new filter for shipping
damage, checking the sealing end of the filter
and the body. Do not use a damaged element.
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.
Note:
Cleaning the used element is not
recommended due to the possibility of damaging
the filter media.
5. Clean the dirt-ejection port located in the
removable cover.
6. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover,
clean the cavity, and replace the outlet valve.
7. Install the cover, orienting the rubber outlet valve
in a downward position—between approximately
5 o'clock to 7 o'clock when viewed from the end.
8. Secure the latches.
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Figure 27
3. Air filter
4. Dirt-ejection port
Avoid using high-pressure air,
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