Toro 07253TC Operator's Manual page 25

Ensure the cover is sealing around the air cleaner
body.
Air Cleaner Filter: Inspect after every 100 operating
hours; replace after every 200 hours or sooner if dirty
or damaged.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few hours) if operating are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Filter Element
1. Park the machine on a level surface and turn the
engine off.
2. Raise the bed and secure it with a prop rod.
3. Release the latches securing the air cleaner cover
to the air cleaner body. Separate the cover from
the body. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 19).
Figure 19
1. Air cleaner latches
2. Cover
3. Filter
4. Gently slide the filter out of the air cleaner body
to reduce the amount of dust dislodged (Fig. 19).
Avoid knocking the filter against the air cleaner
body.
5. Inspect the filter and discard if damaged.
Cleaning the Filter Element
Important Do not wash or reuse a damaged filter.
1. Washing method:
A. Prepare a solution of filter cleaner and water
and soak the filter element about 15 minutes.
Refer to directions of the filter cleaner carton
for complete information.
B. After soaking the filter for 15 minutes, rinse it
with clear water. Rinse the filter from clean
side to dirty side.
Important
element, maximum water pressure must not
exceed 276 kPa (40 psi).
C. Dry the filter element using warm, flowing air
(71°C, 160°F max.), or allow element to air
dry.
Important
the filter element because damage could
result.
2. Compressed air method:
A. Blow compressed air from inside to the
outside of dry filter element. Keep the air
hose nozzle at least 5cm (2 inches) from the
filter and move the nozzle up and down while
rotating the filter element.
Important
element, do not exceed 689 kPa (100 psi) air
pressure.
B. Inspect for holes and tears by looking through
the filter toward a bright light.
Installing the Filter Element
Important
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with the complete air cleaner
assembly installed.
1. Inspect new filter for shipping damage. Check the
sealing end of the filter.
Important
Do not install a damaged filter.
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To prevent damage to the filter
Do not use a light bulb to dry
To prevent damage to the filter