Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 23522 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to
the crankcase.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean and check
the air-cleaner foam and paper elements.
Every 50 hours—Replace the air-cleaner foam and
paper elements.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if the operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key
from the ignition switch before leaving the operating
position.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage.
3. Remove the air-cleaner cover by unscrewing the 2
knobs (Figure 18).
Figure 18
1. Air-cleaner cover
4. Remove the 2 nuts securing the filter assembly to the
housing (Figure 19).
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2. Knobs
1. Foam element
2. Paper element
5. Carefully remove the foam and paper-filter elements
from the air-cleaner housing.
6. Separate the foam and paper elements.
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
Foam Element:
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
2. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
3. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
Note: Do not oil the element.
Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn
or worn.
4. Install the foam element onto a clean paper element.
Paper Element:
1. Tap the paper element on a solid, flat surface, and blow
it out from the inside with compressed air to remove
dust and dirt.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important: Do not clean the paper element with
liquids, such as solvents, gasoline, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
3. Clean the inside of the air-cleaner cover of all dirt, dust,
and debris.
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Figure 19
3. Nuts
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