Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 22306 Operator's Manual

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4. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings (approximately 3
pumps).
5. Wipe up any excess grease.

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Foam Pre-filter: Clean every 25 operating hours.
Paper Filter: Clean every 25 operating hours.
Replace after every 100 operating hours.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Filters
1. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
2. Open the hood.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing
damage.
4. Unscrew the knob and remove the air cleaner
cover (Figure 25).
Figure 25
1. Knob
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Cover nut
4. Spacer
5. Cover
5. Carefully slide the foam pre-filter off of the
paper element (Figure 25).
6. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover,
spacer and paper filter (Figure 25).
Cleaning the Filters
Important: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
1. Wash the foam pre-filter in liquid soap and
warm water. When clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the pre-filter by squeezing it in a clean
cloth (do not wring).
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the pre-filter
(Figure 26).
Figure 26
1. Foam element
4. Squeeze the pre-filter to distribute the oil.
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6. Foam pre-lter
7. Paper lter
8. Rubber seal
9. Air cleaner base
2. Oil