Storage
1.
Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the
key from the starter switch.
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.
Condition the sprayer system as follows:
A.
Drain the fresh water tank.
B.
Drain the spray system as completely as possible.
C.
Prepare rust inhibiting, non-alcohol based,
RV antifreeze solution per the manufacturer's
instructions.
D.
Add the RV antifreeze solution to the fresh water
tank and the sprayer tank.
E.
Run the sprayer pump for a few minutes to
circulate the RV antifreeze throughout the sprayer
system and any installed spray accessories.
F.
Drain the fresh water tank and spray system as
completely as possible.
4.
Use the boom lift switches to raise the booms. Raise
the booms until have moved completely into boom
transport cradle forming the “X” transport position
and the boom cylinders are fully retracted.
Note:
Make sure that the boom cylinders are fully
retracted to prevent actuator rod damage.
5.
Perform the following maintenance steps for
short-term or long-term storage
•
Short-term storage
(less than 30 days), clean the
sprayer system; refer to
Cleaning the Sprayer (page
33)
.
•
Long-term storage
(longer then 30 days), perform
the following:
A.
Clean the agitation valve and the 3 section
valves; refer to
(page 60)
.
B.
Check the brakes; refer to
.
C.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
Air Cleaner (page 43)
.
D.
Grease the sprayer; refer to
.
E.
Change the engine oil filter and oil; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil Filter (page 45)
and
Changing the Engine Oil (page 45)
.
F.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Air Pressure (page 22)
.
G.
Prepare the fuel system as follows:
i.
Start the engine and run it at idle
speed for approximately 2 minutes.
ii.
Stop the engine.
iii.
Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean
fuel.
iv.
Secure all the fuel system fittings.
H.
Use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
I.
Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Note:
Repair or replace any parts that are
worn or damaged.
J.
Check the condition of all spray hoses
Note:
Replace any hoses that are worn or
damaged.
K.
Tighten all hose fittings.
L.
Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces
with paint is available from your Authorized
Service Dealer.
M.
Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area.
N.
Remove the battery from the chassis, check
the electrolyte level, and charge the battery
fully; refer to
Charging the Battery (page 50)
.
Important:
The battery must be fully
charged to prevent it from freezing and
being damaged at temperatures below
32 degrees F (0 degrees C). A fully
charged battery maintains its charge
for about 50 days at temperatures lower
than 40 degrees F (4 degrees C). If the
temperatures will be above 40 degrees F
(4 degrees C), check the water level in the
battery and charge it every 30 days.
Note:
Do not connect the battery cables to
the battery posts during storage.
O.
Remove the key from the starter switch and
put the key in a safe place out of the reach of
children.
P.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it
clean.
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