Cleaning; Cleaning The Flowmeter - Toro 41179 Operator's Manual

4. Install and tighten the drain plug when the fluid
stops draining.
5. Add approximately 1 quart (1 L) of Mobil SHC 634
Synthetic Lubricant to the fill tube.
Important: Use only Mobil SHC 634 Synthetic
Lubricant or equivalent synthetic fluid in the
gear box. Non-synthetic oils may break down
causing damage to the pump gearbox.
6. Install the fill plug.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Flowmeter

Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
Occasionally, the flowmeter may need to be cleaned to
remove an obstruction.
Note: Make sure the pump is off when performing
this procedure.
1. Disconnect the flowmeter wire from wiring harness.
2. Remove the retaining cap from the flowmeter body
(Figure 70).
1. Retaining cap
2. Paddle wheel assembly
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: Do not use solvents or fuel to clean
the flowmeter.
5. Install the paddle wheel assembly into the flowmeter
body.
Important: The paddle wheel assembly will
only fit into the body one way, in a detent slot on
the side of the body. Do not force the paddle
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Figure 70
3. Flowmeter body