Preparing to Condition the Sprayer
1.
Move the machine to the drain pad area, engage
the parking brake, shut off the spray pump, shut
off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
movement to stop before leaving the operator’s
position.
2.
Drain the fresh-water tank and leave the tank
spigot open.
3.
Drain the sprayer tank as completely as
possible.
4.
Prepare rust inhibiting, non-alcohol based,
RV antifreeze solution; refer to
Conditioner (page 65)
.
5.
Remove 1 of the pressure-sense tubes from the
push-to-connect fitting as shown in
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Figure 132
1.
Push-to-connect fitting
2.
Pressure-gauge tube
6.
Start the engine and lower the outer booms
sections.
Conditioning the Sprayer
1.
Run the spray pump for a few minutes to
circulate the RV antifreeze throughout the spray
system and any installed spray accessories.
2.
Turn the left, center, and right section switches
to the O
N
position.
3.
Turn the master section switch to the O
N
position
and look for the following:
•
Ensure that RV anti-freeze flows from the
disconnected end of the pressure-gauge
tube.
•
Spray out the nozzle until the RV anti-freeze
is visible.
4.
Turn the master section switch to the O
FF
position.
5.
Turn the pump switch to the O
FF
position.
6.
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.
7.
Shut off the engine.
8.
Drain the sprayer tank as completely as
possible.
Long-Term Storage
(Longer than 30 days)
1.
Clean the sprayer valves; refer to
Sprayer Valves (page 77)
.
2.
Grease the sprayer; refer to
Lubrication (page
.
3.
Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Note:
Repair or replace any parts that are worn
or damaged.
4.
Check the condition of all spray hoses.
Note:
Replace any hoses that are worn or
damaged.
5.
Tighten all hose fittings.
6.
Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces with
paint is available from your authorized Toro
distributor.
7.
If needed, prepare the vehicle for long-term
storage; refer to the
Operator’s Manual
for your
vehicle.
8.
Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area.
9.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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