Toro Wheel Horse 13-32XLE Operator's Manual page 24

3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the knob
and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 21).
Figure 21
1. Knob
4. Carefully slide the foam element off of the paper
element (Fig. 22).
2
Figure 22
1. Foam element
1
2
m–1884
2. Air cleaner cover
1
m–1864
2. Paper element
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5. Unscrew the rubber nut and remove the paper element
(Fig. 23).
Figure 23
1. Rubber nut
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm
water. When the element is clean, rinse it
thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
C. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element
(Fig. 24). Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
1
Figure 24
1. Foam element
1
2
m–1865
2. Paper element
2
m–1866
2. Oil