5. Check theoillevel a ndaddoilif necessary.
Do not
overfill the engine crankcase.
6.
Examine the area around the base of the oil fill
tube, the oil filter.adapter, and the oil drain valve for
leaks before operating the tractor.
IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine
serviced by an authorized Toro service dealer before
operating the tractor.
AirFilter
The engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density
paper air cleaner element and a foam precleaner.
Always examine the air cleaner before starting the
engine. Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around
the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also
check for loose or damaged components.
Replace all
bent or damaged air cleaner components,
NOTE:
Starting the tractor with loose or damaged air
cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the
engine causing premature wear and failure.
Service Paper Element
The paper element should be replaced at least once a
season, or every 25 hours of operation. Replace more
frequently if the tractor is operated under extremely
dusty conditions. To replace the paper element,
proceed as follows:
1.
Remove air cleaner cover by pulling up on the air
cleaner cover handle, and rotating it toward the
engine. See Figure 17.
Figure 17
Carefully lift the air cleaner cartridge the from
blower housing.
i3.
Clean base of air cleaner cartridge area carefully to
prevent debris from entering engine.
4.
P ta_;enew-(:artridg_:intobto-wer housing_-Cartfidge'
must fit securely in base.
5.
Align tabs on coverwith slots of blower housing and
replace cover. See Figure 17.
Cartridge
\
Tabs
Slots
FuelFilter
WARNING:
Do not replace the fuel filter
when the engine is hot.
The engine is equipped with an iniine fuel filter located
on the left side of the engine. Refer to Figure 18.
Fuel Filter
Figure 18
' Visualty inspectthe filter, periodically for abuild-up of
residue inside the filter'bbdyi_and for a dirty element
which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the
fuel filter when dirty or every :10o hours o4 operation.
iMPORTANT: An a_'r0w'is'piinted hr,:tiffs;fuel"iitt_, '
indicating the direction of fuel fio_i, install the
repla'cement filter With the arroW/poin{iil_'g tdwa!d the
front of the tra(;t_r; ; : ....
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