4
ENGLISH
SAFETY
1.
Read this owners manual and the vehicle owners manual before
using this sprayer.
2.
Never allow children to operate this sprayer.
3.
Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit on this sprayer.
4.
Keep the area clear of all persons, especially small children.
5.
Read the chemical label before handling or mixing chemicals.
6.
Wear eye and hand protection and protective clothing when
handling and applying lawn chemicals.
7.
Always release pressure in the system before filling, cleaning, or
servicing the sprayer.
8.
Liquid spray material is recommended. Sprayer does not agitate
wettable powders.
9.
Do not spray on windy days.
10.
Stop sprayer when tank is empty.
11.
Attaching this sprayer may affect your tractor's braking and stability.
12.
STAY OFF STEEP SLOPES. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual
concerning safe operation on slopes.
13.
Operate at reduced speed on rough terrain, along ditches, and on
hillsides to prevent loss of control.
14.
Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load.
Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.
15.
Be aware of your tractor's capabilities. When filled with liquid, the
45 gallon sprayer weighs 620 lbs (281 kg).
ASSEMBLY
The meanings of symbols used in the illustrations are as follows:
Do not overtighten.
Tighten now.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Connect to a 12 V battery only.
PSI PRESSURE GAUGE
Wrap threads of pressure gauge with sealant tape before attaching to
the sprayer.
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten. Only hand tighten the pressure
gauge to the sprayer valve.
CALIBRATING THE SPRAYER
When spraying with boom, sprayer must be calibrated to ensure proper
spray coverage and to combat over-application or under-application.
The calibration process consists of three steps:
1.
Calculate speed of tractor.
2.
Determine nozzle size and consult calibration chart for desired or
instructed gallon per acre (GPA).
3.
Set pressure using relief valve.
CALCULATING THE SPEED
It is important to determine what speed the tractor will be traveling
while spraying. Even if tractor has a speedometer, it is still
recommended that speed be checked for accuracy. Perform the
following steps to determine speed:
1.
Measure a 200 or 300 foot distance on a field or surface similar to
where sprayer will be used.
2.
Drive tractor with half-full sprayer across measured distance at
a constant and comfortable speed for spraying. There can be no
changes in speed while measuring time.
3.
Determine amount of time, in seconds, it takes to travel the
measured distance.
4.
Speed can be determined by entering data into the following
equation:
speed (mph) = (distance (ft) x 60) / (time (sec) x 88) or by
consulting the following table.
8
Selector Lever
In-line Boom Valves
M
L
7
Install part ST43485 here (Optional)
Install part ST43509 here (Optional)
