SharpShooter
®
with Rate Sync
®
- Turf Sprayer Edition
©2003, 2011, 2015 Capstan Ag Systems, Inc., All Rights Reserved | Version:
P-3.0
| 6/9/2016
8.0 - Maintenance
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8.4 - Inspecting the Spray System
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Inspect spray system hoses for cuts, nicks or abrasions before each use. Replace any damaged hoses
immediately.
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Check for loose hoses, mounting hardware and components. Tighten if necessary.
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Verify all hoses and wiring are secure.
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Make sure boom strainers are clean.
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Check for damaged or missing decals. Replace decals if damaged or missing.
8.5 - Cleaning the Spray System
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Thoroughly clean the spray system with clean water after each use.
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Avoid high pressure spray when cleaning the spray system components, valves and wiring connectors.
8.6 - Product Tank and Boom Line Rinsing
At the end of the day and/or between chemical changes the following rinse procedure must be performed.
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Drain excess chemical from the tank according to standard safety practices of disposing of chemical.
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Using a hose or a tank rinse system integrated on the machine, rinse the product tank thoroughly with clean water
and drain according to standard safety practices.
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Fill the turf product tank with 25 gallons of clean, fresh water. Spray the fresh water out the tank through the entire
boom length making sure both nozzles at each location spray.
8.7 - Winterizing for Storage
DO NOT USE FERTILIZER TO WINTERIZE! The use of fertilizer for winterization will cause internal damage to
the nozzle valves.
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Thoroughly clean the spray system before winter storage.
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Flush the spray system with clean water.
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Winterize the spray system with RV antifreeze for winter storage. Proper winterizing of the sprayer with a Capstan
system installed on it is essential. Make sure the booms are completely full of antifreeze at 100% strength and
that the solenoids are pulsed (sprayed) for a few minutes to ensure the antifreeze remaining in the solenoids is at
full strength.
Failure to do a proper rinse at the end of the day can cause unnecessary plugging/ dripping. Failure
to rinse between chemical changes could leave residual chemical that could damage the turf in next
application.
Improper winterizing procedure could result in damage to the internal components of the solenoids.
