Servicing the Air-Cleaner Filters
Service Interval : Before each use or daily
Every 100 hours —Replace the air-cleaner
lter . More frequently in extreme dusty or dirty
conditions.
1. Gently slide the primary lter out of the
air-cleaner body ( Figure 54 ).
Note: A void knocking the lter into the side of
the body .
Important: Do not attempt to clean the
primary lter .
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Figure 54
1. Air intake 5. Latches
2. Safety lter
6. Air-cleaner cover
3. Air-lter body
7. Dust cap
4. Primary lter
2. Remove the safety lter (if equipped).
Note: Remove the safety lter only if you intend
to replace it.
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety
lter . If the safety lter is dirty , then the
primary lter is damaged, and you should
replace both lters.
3. Inspect the new lter(s) for damage by looking
into the lter while shining a bright light on the
outside of the lter .
Note: Holes in the lter appear as bright
spots. Inspect the element for tears, an oily
lm, or damage to the rubber seal. If the lter is
damaged, do not use it.
4. If you are replacing the safety lter , carefully
slide the new lter into the lter body ( Figure 54 ).
Important: T o prevent engine damage,
always operate the engine with both air
lters and cover installed.
5. Carefully slide the new primary lter over the
safety lter and ensure that it is fully seated
by pushing on the outer rim of the lter while
installing it.
Important: Do not press on the soft inside
area of the lter .
6. Install the air-cleaner cover with the side
indicated as “UP” facing upward and secure the
latches ( Figure 54 ).
Servicing the Engine Oil
The engine ships with oil in the crankcase.
Crankcase capacity: approximately 3.2 L (3.4 US
qt) with the lter .
Engine oil specication:
• Engine oil-type: API Classication Level Required:
CH-4, CI-4 or higher .
• Engine oil viscosity: See the table below .
– Preferred oil: SAE 15W -40 (above 0°F)
– Alternate oil: SAE 10W -30 or 5W -30 (all
temperatures)
Note: T oro Premium Engine Oil is available from your
authorized T oro distributor in either 15W -40 or 10W -30
viscosity . See the parts catalog for part numbers.
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Figure 55
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