Air Filter; Air Filter - Toro UTV500AAC00000 Operator's Manual

1. Raise the cargo box; then gently
squeeze the pre-filter cover and lift it
up to expose the pre-filter.
2. Loosen the clamp securing the pre-
filter.
3. Remove the pre-filter assembly and
wash thoroughly in warm, soapy
water; then rinse and dry.
4. Install and secure with the clamp.
Tighten securely; then with the pre-
filter cover installed, lower the cargo
box.

Air Filter

The air filter inside the air filter housing
must be kept clean to provide good engine
power and gas mileage. If the vehicle is
used under normal conditions, service the
filter at the intervals specified in the Main-
tenance Schedule. If operated in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions, inspect and ser-
vice the filter more frequently. Use the fol-
lowing procedure to remove the filter and
inspect and/or clean it.
CAUTION
Failure to inspect the air filter fre-
quently if the vehicle is used in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions can dam-
age the engine.
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NOTE: To access the air filter,
raise the cargo box.
1. Remove dirt and debris from around
the filter housing.
2. Unsnap the four spring-clip fasteners
and remove the air filter cover.
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3. Remove the two knobs securing the
filter; then remove the metal hold-
down and filter.
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4. Fill a wash pan larger than the ele-
ment with soapy water; then dip the
element in the soapy water and wash
it.
5. Squeeze the element by pressing it
between the palms of both hands to
remove excess soapy water. Do not
twist or ring the element or it will
tear.
6. Dry the element.
7. Put the element in a plastic bag; then
pour in air filter oil and work the oil
into the element.
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