Cleaning The Flowmeter; Cleaning The Suction Strainer - Toro 41229 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the Flowmeter

Occasionally, the flowmeter may need to be cleaned to
remove an obstruction, as follows:
1. Remove the retaining cap from the flowmeter body
(Fig. 33).
2. Carefully pull the paddle wheel assembly from the
body.
3. Use warm water, a soft-bristled brush, and a mild
detergent as necessary to clean the flowmeter body and
paddle wheel. Remove any small metallic debris.
Important
Do not use solvents or fuel to clean the
flowmeter.
4. Install the paddle wheel assembly into the flowmeter
body.
Important The paddle wheel assembly will only fit
into the body one way. Align the pin of the paddle wheel
assembly with the hole in the flowmeter body. Do not
force the paddle wheel assembly into the body in any
other orientation.
5. Install the retaining cap.
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Figure 33
1. Retaining cap
2. Paddle wheel assembly
3. Flowmeter body
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Cleaning the Suction Strainer

Clean the suction strainer daily. If you are using wetable
powders, clean it after every tank.
1. Remove the retainer from the red fitting attached to
the large hose on the top of the tank.
Figure 34
1. Suction strainer
2. Disconnect the hose from the tank.
3. Pull the strainer out of the hole.
4. Clean the strainer with clean running water.
5. Replace the strainer, seating it fully into the hole.
6. Connect the hose to the top of the tank and secure it
with the retainer.
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