Toro ProLine 30168, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
25
Air Cleaner
Service Interval/Specification
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25
operating hours.
Paper Element: Replace after every 200 operating
hours.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently
(every few hours) if operating
conditions are extremely dusty or
sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
“OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage. Pull
out on retaining latches and remove the air
cleaner cover (Fig. 19).
3. Unscrew nut and remove the air cleaner
assembly (Fig. 19).
4. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper
element (Fig. 19).
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Figure 19
1. Retaining latch
2. Cover
3. Nut
4. Foam element
5. Paper element
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean,
rinse it thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean
cloth.
C. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element
(Fig. 20). Squeeze the element to distribute
the oil.
IMPORTANT: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
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Figure 20
1. Foam element 2. Oil