Toro 41393, Operator'S Manual

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Storage
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, engage
the parking brake, shut off the spray pump, shut
off the engine, and remove the key.
2. Clean the dirt and grime from the entire machine,
including the outside of the cylinder-head fins
and blower housing of the engine.
Important:
You can wash the machine
with mild detergent and water. Do not use
high-pressure water to wash the machine.
Pressure washing may damage the electrical
system or wash away necessary grease at
friction points. Avoid excessive use of water,
especially near the control panel, lights,
engine, and the battery.
3. Condition the sprayer system as follows:
A. Drain the fresh-water tank.
B. Drain the spray system as completely as
possible.
C. Prepare rust inhibiting, non-alcohol
based, RV antifreeze solution per the
manufacturer's instructions.
D. Add the RV antifreeze solution to the
fresh-water tank and the sprayer tank.
E. Run the spray pump for a few minutes
to circulate the RV antifreeze throughout
the spray system and any installed spray
accessories.
F. Turn on the 3 section switches.
G. Turn the master section switch to the O
N
position and spray out the nozzle until
the RV anti-freeze is visible, then turn the
master section switch to the O
FF
position.
H. Drain the fresh-water tank and spray system
as completely as possible.
4. Use the boom-section lift switches to raise
the outer boom sections. Raise the boom
sections until they have moved completely into
boom-transport cradle forming the “X” transport
position and the lift cylinders are fully retracted.
Note:
Make sure that the lift cylinders are fully
retracted to prevent actuator rod damage.
5. Perform the following maintenance steps for
short-term or long-term storage
•
Short-term storage (less than 30 days),
clean the sprayer system; refer to Cleaning
the Sprayer System (page 37) .
•
Long-term storage (longer than 30 days),
perform the following:
A. Clean the agitation valve and the 3
section valves; refer to
Cleaning the
Agitation and Section Valves (page 75) .
B. Check the brakes; refer to Adjusting the
Brakes (page 67) .
C. Service the air cleaner; refer to Checking
the Air Cleaner (page 53) .
D. Grease the sprayer; refer to Greasing
the Spray Pump (page 51) .
E. Change the engine-oil filter and oil; refer
to
Changing the Engine Oil Filter (page
56) and Changing the Engine Oil (page
56) .
F. Check the air pressure in the tires; refer
to
Checking the Tire Air Pressure (page
26) .
G. Prepare the fuel system as follows:
i. Start the engine and run it at
idle speed for approximately 2
minutes.
ii. Shut off the engine.
iii. Flush the fuel tank with fresh,
clean fuel.
iv. Secure all the fuel-system fittings.
H. Use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
I. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and
screws.
Note:
Repair or replace any parts that
are worn or damaged.
J. Check the condition of all spray hoses.
Note:
Replace any hoses that are worn
or damaged.
K. Tighten all hose fittings.
L. Paint all scratched or bare metal
surfaces (paint is available from your
Authorized Service Dealer).
M. Store the machine in a clean, dry
storage area.
N. Remove the battery from the chassis,
check the electrolyte level, and charge
the battery fully; refer to
Charging the
Battery (page 62) .
Important:
The battery must be fully
charged to prevent it from freezing
and being damaged at temperatures
below 32°F (0°C). A fully charged
battery maintains its charge for about
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