Cleaning The Suction Strainer; Cleaning The Flowmeter - Toro 41163 Operator's Manual

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 61
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. Disconnect the flowmeter wire from wiring harness.
2. Remove the retaining cap from the flowmeter body
(Fig. 62).
1. Retaining cap
2. Paddle wheel assembly
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3. Carefully pull the paddle wheel assembly from the
body.
4. 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
flowmeter.
5. Install the paddle wheel assembly into the flowmeter
body.
Important
the body one way, in a detent slot on the side of the body.
Do not force the paddle wheel assembly into the body in
any other orientation.
6. Install the retaining cap.
7. Connect the wire to the flowmeter.
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Figure 62
3. Flowmeter body
Do not use solvents or fuel to clean the
The paddle wheel assembly will only fit into
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