Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro TX 1300 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

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Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
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Keep your hands, feet, face, other body parts,
and clothing away from the muffler and other hot
surfaces.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the air-filter-service indicator.
Every 100 hours—Remove the air-cleaner
cover and clean out debris. (Clean more often
in dirty or dusty conditions.)
Every 500 hours—Service the air cleaner.
(Service more frequently in extremely dusty or
dirty conditions).
Checking the Air Cleaner
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the hood.
4. Check the air-cleaner body for damage, which
could possibly cause an air leak.
Replace a damaged air-cleaner body.
5. Check the air-intake system for leaks, damage,
or loose hose clamps.
6. Service the air-cleaner filter and safety element
when alerted.
Important:
Do not over-service the air filter.
Figure 68
1. Air-cleaner body
2. Gasket
3. Safety element
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4. Filter
5. Air-cleaner cover
6. Rubber outlet valve
7. Ensure that the cover seats correctly and seals
with the air-cleaner body.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Note:
If the foam gasket in the cover is damaged,
replace it.
Important:
Avoid using high-pressure air, which
could force dirt through the filter into the intake
tract.
Important:
Do not clean the used filter to avoid
damaging the filter media.
Important:
Do not use a damaged filter.
Important:
Do not apply pressure to the flexible
center of the filter.
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Figure 69
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