Amazone UF 1201, Operating Manual

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Using the machine
Driving to the field with the agitator switched on
1. Switch off spraying.
2. Switch on the universal joint shaft.
3. Set the desired stirring stage.
If this stirring stage differs from that required for spraying operation,
reset the stirring stage selected for the journey before commencing
spraying operation.
11.7.2 Drift reduction measures
•
Reschedule treatment for the early morning or the evening hours
(there is generally less wind).
•
Choose larger nozzles and a higher water spray rate.
•
Reduce spray pressure.
•
Precisely maintain the working height of the boom, because the
risk of drifting rises very sharply as the distance between the
nozzles increases.
•
Reduce operational speed (to below 8 km/h).
•
Use so-called anti-drift (AD) nozzles or injector (ID) nozzles
(nozzles which produce a high proportion of coarse drops).
•
Observe the distance requirements of the respective crop pro-
tection agent
11.7.3 Dilute the spray liquid with flushing water
1. Activate the pump, adjust pump speed to 450 rpm
2. Move switch tap
A
to position .
3. Move switch tap
B
to position .
4. Control the flushing water supply using the auxiliary agitator.
Once the desired amount of flushing water has been supplied::
5. Move switch tap
A
to position .
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