Cleaning And Lubricating The Spreader - Toro 34230 Operator's Manual

remove the key or disconnect the spark-plug wire.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
cleaning or repairing the machine.
•
Clean the machine as stated in
Lubricating the Spreader (page 50)
the Sprayer (page 51)
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Frequently check for worn or deteriorating
components that could create a hazard. Tighten
loose hardware.
•
Shut off the fuel when storing or transporting the
machine. Do not store fuel near flames or drain
fuel indoors.
Cleaning and Lubricating
the Spreader
Service Interval: After each use
Important:
Do not use brackish or reclaimed
water to clean the machine.
1. Drive the machine to a designated cleaning area
with a level surface.
2. Move the motion-control lever in the N
position, shut off the engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, remove key, and engage parking
brake.
3. Empty the hopper; refer to
Spreader (page
4. Using a hose to spray the inside and outside of
the entire spreader with clean water.
Note:
Do not use a power washer to clean
the machine. The high-pressure water
can force residual-corrosive materials into
sprayer-spreader components.
5. Tilt the screen at the bottom of the hopper
forward to clean the bottom hopper components
(Figure 61).
Cleaning and
and Cleaning
Emptying the
30).
1. Hopper screen
6. Rotate the hopper screen down.
7. Disconnect the hopper rate-gate cable, place
the rate gate dial to a setting lower than
the maximum open position, and allow the
spreader-sprayer to empty completely; refer to
Emptying the Spreader (page
EUTRAL
8. Connect the hopper rate-gate cable; refer to
Connecting the Rate-Gate Linkage (page
9. Apply water-displacing lubricant to the
components as shown in
50
Figure 61
30).
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