Changing The Engine Oil And Filter; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Change the oil and filter after the first 8 hours of operation.
Thereafter, change the oil every 50 hours and the filter
every 100 hours.
1. Remove the drain plug (Fig. 34) and let oil flow into a
drain pan. When the oil stops, install the drain plug.
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Figure 34
1. Drain plug
2. Remove the oil filter (Fig. 34). Apply a light coat of
clean oil to the new filter gasket.
3. Screw the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the
filter adapter, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn further. Do
not overtighten.
4. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine
Oil, page 16.
5. Dispose of the used oil properly.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service the air cleaner foam pre-cleaner after every 50
operating hours and the air cleaner cartridge after every 100
operating hours. More frequent cleaning is required when
operating in dusty or dirty conditions.
1. Release the locking clips and remove the air cleaner
cover (Fig. 35). Clean the cover thoroughly.
2. Remove the wing nut securing the elements to the air
cleaner body.
2. Oil filter
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Figure 35
1. Air cleaner cover
3. If the foam element is dirty, remove it from the paper
element (Fig. 36). Clean it thoroughly.
A. Wash the foam element in a solution of liquid soap
and warm water. Squeeze it to remove dirt, but do
not twist it because the foam may tear.
B. Dry it by wrapping it in a clean rag. Squeeze the rag
and foam element dry.
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Figure 36
1. Foam element
4. When servicing the foam element, check the condition
of the paper element. Clean it by gently tapping it on a
flat surface or replace it if needed.
5. Install the foam element, paper element, and air cleaner
cover.
Important Do not operate the engine without the air
cleaner element because extreme engine wear and damage
will likely result.
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2. Paper element