Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Air Cleaner; Changing The Engine Oil And Filter - Toro 04384 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 200 hours
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Check the air cleaner body for damage which could cause
an air leak. Replace if damaged. Check the whole intake
system for leaks, damage or loose hose clamps.
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Service the air cleaner filter before 200 hours if the
engine performance suffers due to extremely dusty, dirty
conditions. Changing the air filter before it is necessary
only increases the chance of dirt entering the engine when
the filter is removed.
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Be sure the cover is seated correctly and seals with the
air cleaner body.
1. Release the latches securing the air cleaner cover to the
air cleaner body (Figure
Figure 38
1. Air cleaner latches
2. Dust cap
2. Remove the cover from the air cleaner body.
Note: Before removing the filter, use low pressure
air (275.8 kPa (40 psi), clean and dry) to help remove
large accumulations of debris packed between outside
of primary filter and the canister. Avoid using high
pressure air which could force dirt through the filter
into the intake tract. This cleaning process prevents
debris from migrating into the intake when the primary
filter is removed.
3. Remove and replace the primary filter.
Note: Cleaning of the used element is not
recommended due to the possibility of damage to the
filter media. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage,
checking the sealing end of the filter and the body.
Do not use a damaged element. Insert the new filter
by applying pressure to the outer rim of the element
to seat it in the canister. Do not apply pressure to the
flexible center of the filter.
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3. Filter
4. Outlet valve
4. Clean the dirt ejection port located in the removable
cover.
5. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover, clean
the cavity and replace the outlet valve.
6. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve in a
downward position – between approximately 5:00 to
7:00 when viewed from the end.
7. Reinstall the cover and secure the latches
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 150 hours
1. Remove the drain plug
into a drain pan. When the oil stops, install the drain
plug.
1. Drain plug
2. Remove the oil filter. 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
Oil (page 24).
5. Dispose of the used oil and filter properly.
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(Figure
(Figure 39) and let the oil flow
Figure 39
2. Oil filter
Checking the Engine
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