Cleaning The Suction Strainer; Cleaning The Flowmeter; Storage - Toro multi-pro 1200 Operator's Manual

Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
4. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to Installing the
Battery, page 37.
Storing the Battery
If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days, remove
the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on the shelf or
on the machine. Leave the cables disconnected if it is stored
on the machine. Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to
avoid quick deterioration of the charge in the battery. To
prevent the battery from freezing, make sure it is fully
charged.

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 53
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.

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
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1. Retaining cap
2. Paddle wheel assembly
2. Carefully pull the paddle wheel assembly from the
3. Use warm water, a soft-bristled brush, and a mild
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flowmeter.
4. Install the paddle wheel assembly into the flowmeter
the body one wa., 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.

Storage

1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
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(Fig. 54).
Figure 54
body.
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
body.
Important The paddle wheel assembly will only fit into
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
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3. Flowmeter body