Toro 72200 Operator's Manual page 24

Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
2. 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. 18).
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Figure 18
1. Knob
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Foam element
4. Wing nut
3. Remove the wing nut and slide the foam and paper air
cleaner assembly off of the stud (Fig. 18).
4. Carefully slide the foam element off of the paper
element (Fig. 18).
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 (do
not wring). Allow the element to air dry.
3. Put oil on the element (Fig. 19). Squeeze the element
to distribute the oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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5. Paper element
6. Stud
7. Air cleaner base
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Figure 19
1. Foam element
Cleaning the Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 20).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important
Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or
kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 20
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 (Fig. 18).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base
(Fig. 18).
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure it with the
cover nut (Fig. 18).
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2. Oil
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2. Rubber seal