Toro 3000 General Air Cleaner Service, Service Air Cleaner, Washing Method, Compressed Air Method

General Air Cleaner Service

1.Inspect air cleaner after every 50 hours of operation. More frequent in dusty or dirty conditions.

2.Check air cleaner body for damage which could possibly cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air cleaner body.

3.Service the air cleaner filter every 400 hours (more frequently in extreme dusty or dirty conditions). Do not over service air filter.

4.Be sure cover is sealing around air cleaner body.

CAUTION

Never operate machine without complete air cleaner assembly in place and latched proper- ly or a damaged air cleaner Debris entering en- gine can cause engine failure.

Service Air Cleaner

1.Release latches securing air cleaner cover to air cleaner body. Separate cover from body. Clean inside of air cleaner cover.

2.Gently slide filter (Fig. 13) out of air cleaner body to reduce the amount of dust dislodged. Avoid knocking fil­ ter against air cleaner body.

3.Inspect filter and discard if damaged. Do not wash or reuse a damaged filter.

Washing Method

A.Prepare a solution of filter cleaner and water and soak filter element about 15 minutes. Refer to directions on filter cleaner carton for complete in­ formation.

B.After soaking filter for 15 minutes, rinse it with clear water. Maximum water pressure must not ex- ceed 40 psi to prevent damage to the filter element. Rinse filter from clean side to dirty side.

C.Dry filter element using warm, flowing air

(160_F ) max), or allow element to air–dry. Do not use a light bulb to dry the filter element because damage could result.

Compressed Air Method

A.Blow compressed air from inside to the outside of dry filter element. Do not exceed 100 psi

to prevent damage to the element.

B.Keep air hose nozzle at least 2” from filter and move nozzle up and down while rotating the filter element. Inspect for holes and tears by looking through the filter toward a bright light.

5.Inspect new filter for shipping damage. Check seal­ ing end of filter. Do not install a damaged filter.

6.Insert new filter properly into air cleaner body. Make sure filter is sealed properly by applying pressure to out­ er rim of filter when installing. Do not press on flexible center of filter.

7.Reinstall cover and secure latches. Make sure cov­ er is positioned with TOP side up.

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Figure 12

1.Air cleaner latches

2.Dust cup

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Figure 13

1. Air cleaner filter

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