Care And Cleaning; Storage - Cushman Turf Truckster
84043 Parts & Maintenance Manual

6.31 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________

Wash the vehicle after each use. Keep the equipment
clean.
Note: Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is
hot. Do not use high pressure spray or steam. Use cold
water and automotive cleaners.
1. Use compressed air to clean engine and radiator fins. A
special blow gun is available through Jacobsen Dealer.
2. Use only fresh water for cleaning your equipment.
Note: Use of salt water or affluent water has been known
to encourage rust and corrosion of metal parts resulting
in premature deterioration or failure. Damage of this
nature is not covered by the factory warranty.

6.32 STORAGE ________________________________________________________________

General
1. Wash the vehicle thoroughly and lubricate. Repair and
paint damaged or exposed metal.
2. Inspect the vehicle, tighten all hardware, replace worn
or damaged components.
3. Drain and refill radiator.
4. Clean the tires thoroughly and store the vehicle so the
load is off the tires. If vehicle is not on jack stands,
check tires at regular intervals and reinflate as
necessary.
5. Keep the machine and all its accessories clean, dry
and protected from the elements during storage. Never
store equipment near an open flame or spark which
could ignite fuel or fuel vapors.
Battery
1. Remove, clean and store battery in upright position on a
non-conductive surface (wood) in a cool, dry place. To
prevent accelerated discharge, do not store battery on
concrete or steel surface.
2. Check and recharge battery every 60 to 90 days while
in storage.
3. To reduce the self discharge rate, room temperature
should not be above 80°F (27°C) or fall below 20°F (-
7°C) to prevent electrolyte from freezing.
Engine (General)
1. While the engine is warm, remove the drain plug, drain
the oil from the crankcase and change oil filter. Install
drain plug and refill with fresh oil. Let engine cool before
storing.
2. Clean exterior of engine. Paint exposed metal, or apply
a light coat of rust preventative oil.
MAINTENANCE
3. Do not spray water directly at the dash panel, ignition
switch, controls or any other electrical components, or
at bearing housings and seals.
4. Clean all plastic or rubber trim with a mild soap
solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber
cleaners.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Jacobsen
touch-up paint. Wax the equipment for maximum paint
protection.
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CAUTION
Clean grass and debris from drives, muffler and
engine to prevent fires.
Add a fuel conditioner or biocide to prevent gelling or
bacterial growth in fuel. See your local fuel supplier.
If storing indoors, drain fuel from tank.
Close fuel shut off valve.
After Storage
1. Check and reinstall battery
2. Check or service fuel filter and air cleaner.
3. Check the radiator coolant level.
4. Check oil level in the engine crankcase.
5. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. Open fuel shut off
valve and bleed the fuel system.
6. Remove antifreeze mixture from sprayer pump.
7. Assembly boom hoses,
and strainers.
8. Make certain that the tires are properly inflated.
9. Start and operate the engine at 1/2 throttle. Allow
enough time for the engine to become properly
warmed and lubricated.
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WARNING
Never operate the engine without proper ventilation;
exhaust fumes can be fatal when inhaled.
no-drip valves, nozzle tips
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