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PREDELIVERY INSPECTION
NOTE: Before unfolding the booms. Remove lock bolts from front boom rests and outer boom trans-
port pins. Replace above for high speed long distance transport
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Assembly Completion including Options
___ Inner, Outer and Tip Booms are adjusted level. Refer to Section 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 of Operator’s Manual for
complete adjustment procedure.
___ Inner booms are inline with the Center Boom in field position. Refer to Section 6.8 of Operator’s Manual for
complete adjustment procedure.
___ Ladder & Tip Transport Latches rotate freely. Refer to Section 6.5 and 6.6 of Operator’s Manual for complete
adjustment procedure.
___ Spray pipes rotate freely to 95 degrees with the Quick Spray Angle Kit. Refer to the Quick Spray Angle Kit
Assembly Manual for complete adjustment procedure.
__ Sprayers with Suspension, refer to Section 5.11 of the Operator’s Manual for checking and recharging the
Suspension Cylinder Accumulators. The Accumulators must be pressurized to 650 psi.
Function Check
___ Cycle the booms from transport to field. Refer to Section 3.6 and 3.7 of Operator’s Manual for the complete
operating procedure.
___ Hydraulic Hoses are free and all fittings are tight.
___ Chemical Lines are free and fittings are tight.
Operation Test
___ Spray System Pressure Test.
1. Fill the sprayer with water.
2. Adjust the flow to the hydraulic pump as per section 4.2 of the Operator’s Manual.
3. Start the pump.
4. Turn on the ball valves.
5. Adjust the regulating valve to achieve 90 psi to spray pipe.
6. Check for leaks.
7. Properly drain the sprayer after test. See Section 5.9 of the Operator’s Manual.
___ Sprayer Control Monitor Test.
1. Set up the Controller as per Section 3 and 4 of the Assembly manual and the Controller manual.
2. Cycle the boom ball valves on and off.
3. Cycle the master switch on and off.
4. Cycle the regulating valve open and closed.
5. Drive and check for ground speed if auto rate controller is present.
___ Foam marker Test (if present).
1. Do not fill with water.
2. Ensure both pumps start when switched to left and then to right.
___ Auto Boom Height Test (if present).
1. Set up the controller as per the NORAC Operator’s Manual.
2. Input a boom height setting of 25”.
3. Raise the entire boom to approximately 55”.
4. Turn the controller to Auto from Manual and ensure that the boom lowers to the set point.
Summary of Contents for SB4000
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