Toro ProLine 30180, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
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Air Cleaner
Service Interval/Specification
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25
operating hours.
Paper Element: Replace after every 100 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.
Unscrew the cover nut(s) and remove the air
cleaner cover.
3. Remove the cover seal, element cover and air
cleaner assembly (Fig. 22).
4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper
element (Fig. 22).
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Figure 22
1. Foam element
2. Paper element
3. Cover seal
4. Element cover
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. 23). Squeeze the element to distribute
the oil.
IMPORTANT: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
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Figure 23
1. Foam element 2. Oil