TORO 1079531 alternative filter (2024)

FAQs

Does Toro lawn mower have air filter? ›

Protect your mower against dirt and debris by checking your air filter. Follow these steps to check your air filter 2 to 3 times per season.

Genuine Toro filters give you consistent performance over the life of your engine. Toro filters are a competively priced solution for your scheduled maintenance program, helping ensure full engine performance and protection until your engine's next scheduled service.

A clogged or dirty air filter will cut off that airflow, which stops the mower from working properly. This may even prevent your mower from starting. It could also compromise the air-fuel mix in the engine, leading to lawn mower backfire when starting.

All gas-powered riding lawn mowers have oil filters, but most walk-behinds don't. So if you own one of the latter, you're probably off the hook, although you'll still need to change the oil regularly. Electric mowers don't need engine oil or filters. It's fast and easy to change the oil filter in your lawn mower.

10w30 oil won't hurt anything as long as you put it in the crank case.

Briggs & Stratton engines use one of three types of air filters: paper, foam, or dual element. An air filter plus a filter cartridge and pre-cleaner will ensure that your small engine runs smoothly this season and the next.

Clean the air filter in your lawn mower every 25 hours of operation. This will keep the air filter in good condition with no replacement needed for an extended period. As a general rule, you should replace the filter once a season or every 300 hours of use.