Storage - Toro 41177 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 the Cleaning the
Sprayer section in Operation.
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
the Brake Maintenance section.
7. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner in the Engine Maintenance section.
8. Grease the sprayer; refer to the Lubrication section.
9. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing Engine
Oil in the Engine Maintenance section.
10. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure in the Drive System Maintenance section.
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 the Engine
Maintenance section.
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 the Engine
Maintenance section.
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 the Electrical System Maintenance
section.
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 degreesF (0 degreesC).
A fully charged battery maintains its charge for
about 50 days at temperatures lower than 40
degreesF (4 degreesC). If the temperatures will
be above 40 degreesF (4 degreesC), check the
water level in the battery and charge it every 30
days.
17. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair
or replace any part that is damaged.
18. Check the condition of all spray hoses, replacing any
that are damaged or worn.
19. Tighten all hose fittings.
20. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces.
Paint is available from your Authorized Service
Dealer.
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