Toro Wheel Horse 12-32, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
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If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s)
before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
Air Cleaner
Service Interval/Specification
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25
operating hours, or yearly, whichever occurs
first.Paper Element: Replace after every 100
operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or
sandy.
1. Remove the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 18).
2. Remove the knob and air cleaner cover (Fig. 15).
3. Every 25 hours the foam pre–cleaner should be
cleaned (Fig. 15). Remove foam pre–cleaner by
sliding it off the paper cartridge (Fig. 15).
A. Wash the foam pre–cleaner in liquid soap
and warm water. Rinse thoroughly in clear
water.
B. Wrap the foam pre–cleaner in cloth and
squeeze it dry
C. .Saturate the foam in engine oil. Squeeze it
to remove excess oil.
4. The paper air cleaner cartridge should be
replaced every 100 hours. Remove one nut from
the top of the paper cartridge (Fig. 15).
Figure 15
1. Knob
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Foam pre–cleaner
4. Paper cartridge
5. Nut
5. Clean the air cleaner body carefully to prevent
dirt from entering carburetor. Remove and
discard the paper cartridge.