Storage - Toro 41177 Multi-Pro 1250 Operator's Manual

Storage

1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the
parking brake, stop the pump, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key.
2. Clean dirt and grime from the entire machine,
including the outside of the engine's cylinder
head fins and blower housing.
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. Clean the spray system; refer to Cleaning,
page 59.
4. Add a rust inhibiting, non-alcohol based, RV
antifreeze solution to the system and run the
pump for a few minutes to circulate it through
the system, then drain the spray system as
completely as possible.
5. Use the boom lift switches to raise the booms.
Raise the booms until they have moved
completely into boom transport cradle forming
the "X" transport position and the boom
cylinders are fully retracted. Make sure the
boom cylinders are fully retracted to prevent
actuator rod damage.
6. Inspect the brakes; refer to Inspecting the
Brakes in Brake Maintenance, page 53.
7. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the
Air Cleaner in Engine Maintenance, page 45.
8. Grease the sprayer; refer to Lubrication,
page 42.
9. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing
Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance, page 45.
10. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the
Tire Pressure in Drive System Maintenance,
page 51.
11. For storage over 30 days, prepare the fuel
system as follows:
A. Add a petroleum based
stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the
tank.
Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer
manufacturer. (1 oz. per gallon). Do not
use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is
most effective when mixed with fresh
gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned
fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain
the fuel tank.
D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not
start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per
local codes.
Important: Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned gasoline
over 90 days
12. Remove the spark plugs and check their
condition; refer to Changing Spark Plugs in
Engine Maintenance, page 45.
13. With the spark plugs removed from the engine,
pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the
spark plug hole.
14. Use the electric starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
15. Install the spark plugs and tighten to
recommended torque; refer to Changing Spark
Plugs in Engine Maintenance, page 45.
Note: Do not install the wire on the spark
plug(s).
16. Remove the battery from the chassis,
check the electrolyte level, and charge
it fully; refer to Servicing the Battery in
Electrical System Maintenance, page 49.
Note: Do not connect the battery cables to
the battery posts during storage.
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 50 days at temperatures
lower than 40°F (4°C). If the temperatures
will be above 40°F (4°C), check the water
level in the battery and charge it every 30
days.
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