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Check the machine thoroughly for any
replacement parts required. In the event parts are
needed, place your order with your TORO
distributor in the fall or winter to avoid the delays
caused by the usual spring rush. When ordering
parts please specify the MODEL NUMBER and the
SERIAL NUMBER of the MULTI PRO
®
5500 Turf
Sprayer.
TRACTION UNIT:
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit and engine.
2. Check the tire pressure. Inflate all tires to 18-
20 psi.
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as
necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot
points. Wipe up any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch up paint on
painted areas that are scratched, chipped or
rusted.
6. Service the battery and cables as follows:
A. Remove the battery terminals from the
battery posts.
B. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts
with a wire brush and baking soda solution.
C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts
with Grafo 112x skin-over grease (TORO Part No.
505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days
for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfurizing of the
battery.
ENGINE:
1. Drain the crankcase completely, and refill with
recommended engine oil (S.A.E. 10) or equivalent.
2. Run engine until completely out of gasoline,
then restart and run on unleaded gasoline mixed
with stabilizer for at least 10 minutes.
3. While the engine is still running and at
completion of above run, treat upper cylinders by
spraying one to two ounces of recommended
engine oil into carburetor air intake for about 10
to 15 seconds. Open throttle for short bursts of
speed, shut off ignition and allow engine to come
to a stop while continuing to spray recommended
engine oil into the air intake.
4. Check coolant protection.
STORAGE
5. Disconnect and remove battery.
6. Clean exterior surface of engine.
7. Leave spark plugs in holes or seal spark plug
holes with suitable threaded metal plugs.
8. Seal all openings in engine and accessories
with weatherproof tape. Mask off all areas used
for electrical contact.
9. Make sure all surfaces are dry, including
ignition wiring, and all exterior surfaces of engine.
10. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner
assembly.
11. Seal the air cleaner inlet, the exhaust outlet,
and the crankcase breather with weatherproof
tape.
12. Check the oil filter cap, gas cap, and radiator
cap to ensure they are all securely in place.
SPRAYING SYSTEM:
1. Flush pump and entire spraying system with
water and tank cleaning agent. Drain pump and
spray system completely.
2. Add a rust inhibiting antifreeze solution to the
pump and recirculate through the system, coating
the pump interior. Drain solution completely.
3. Remove coil assemblies from solenoid valves.
Apply a light film of petroleum jelly or equivalent
to the armatures. Reinstall coil assemblies on
solenoid valves.
4. Check condition of spray hoses. Tighten all
hose connections securely.
5. Lubricate boom pivot grease fittings and pivot
points.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is stored in proximity to
flames or sparks. Explosive fumes may
accumulate and ignite. Causing injury
or death.
Never store a vehicle with gasoline in
the tank.
Never store a vehicle where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.
Allow engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
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