Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn
the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing
damage. Unscrew the cover nut and remove
the air cleaner cover (Figure 17).
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Figure 17).
4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper
element (Figure 17).
Figure 17
1. Cover and nut
2. Wing nut
3. Foam element
Cleaning the Foam Element
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean, rinse
it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean
cloth.
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element
(Figure 19). Squeeze the element to distribute
the oil.
Note: Excess oil in the foam element restricts
the air flow through the element and may reach
the paper filter and clog it.
Important: Replace the foam element
if it is torn or worn.
4. Washer and grommet
5. Paper element
6. Air cleaner base
Figure 18
1. Foam element
Inspecting the Paper Element
Important: Never clean the paper element
with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent,
gas, or kerosene.
1. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and
damage to the rubber seal.
2. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or
excessively dirty (Figure 19).
Figure 19
1. Paper element
Installing the Foam and Paper
Elements
Important: To prevent engine damage,
always operate the engine with the complete
foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed.
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the
paper air cleaner element (Figure 17).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air
cleaner base (Figure 17).
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with
cover nuts (Figure 17).

Servicing the Engine Oil

Change the engine oil after every 100 operating
hours.
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2. Oil
2. Rubber seal