Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 30609 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding
oil to the crankcase.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the air-cleaner indicator
Every 50 hours—Inspect the air cleaner.
Every 400 hours—Service the air cleaner
(earlier if the air cleaner indicator shows red,
and more frequently in extremely dirty or dusty
conditions).
Check the air-cleaner body for damage, which could
cause an air leak. Replace it if it is damaged. Check
the whole intake system for leaks, damage, or loose
hose clamps.
Service the air-cleaner filter only when the service
indicator requires it (Figure
before it is necessary only increases the chance of
dirt entering the engine when you remove the filter.
Figure 67
1. Air-cleaner indicator
Important:
Be sure that the cover is seated
correctly and seals with the air-cleaner body.
1. Replace the air cleaner
67). Changing the air filter
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(Figure 68).
Note:
Do not clean the used element due to the
possibility of damage to the filter media.
Important:
Never attempt to clean the safety
filter (Figure
after every 3 primary filter services.
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Figure 68
69). Replace the safety filter
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