Cushman Spraytek DS175, Safety & Operation Manual

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CONTENTS
This manual contains safety and operating instructions
for your new Cushman utility vehicle. This manual should
be stored with the equipment for reference during
operation.
Before you operate your mower, you and each operator
you employ should read the manual carefully in its
entirety. By following the safety, operating and
maintenance instructions, you will prolong the life of your
equipment and maintain its maximum efficiency.
If additional information is needed, contact your
Cushman Dealer.
The serial plate is located on the frame rail under the
steering wheel. Cushman recommends you record these
numbers below for easy reference.
MODEL
DATE CODE
LABEL #
SERIAL #
xxxxx
CHARLOTTE, NC, USA
1 800 848 1636
Jacobsen.com
xxxxx
Lb/kg W Batt
Nom Power Hp/kw
xxxxxxxx
*
xxxxxxxx
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FOREWORD
CONTENTS
1 SAFETY
1.1 Operating Safety .................................................. 3
1.2 Important Safety Notes ........................................ 4
1.3 Chemical Handling, Use and Storage .................. 5
1.4 Recommended Safety Equipment ....................... 5
1.5 Work Area Safety Recommendations .................. 6
2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
2.1 Vehicle Identification Number .............................. 7
2.2 Engine Identification Numbers ............................. 7
2.3 SDI Sprayer Tank Identification Numbers ........... 7
3 DECALS
3.1 Decals.................................................................. 8
3.2 Information and Operation Decals ..................... 10
3.3 Speed Chart Decals ........................................... 10
4 CONTROLS
4.1 Icons .................................................................. 11
4.2 Control Descriptions .......................................... 13
4.3 Sprayer Control Systems ................................... 15
5 OPERATION
5.1 Daily Inspection ................................................. 17
5.2 Interlock System ................................................ 17
5.3 Operating Procedures ........................................ 18
5.4 Starting .............................................................. 19
5.5 Parking ............................................................... 19
5.6 To Drive Vehicle ................................................ 20
5.7 Engine Overheat Procedure .............................. 20
5.8 Towing the Vehicle ............................................ 21
5.9 Hillside Operation .............................................. 21
5.10 Tire Pressure ..................................................... 22
5.11 Daily maintenance ............................................. 22
6 SPRAYER OPERATION
6.1 Spray System Components ............................... 23
6.2 Control Valves ................................................... 24
6.3 System Dynamics .............................................. 24
6.4 Sprayer System Check ...................................... 25
6.5 Sprayer Tank additives ...................................... 27
6.6 Calibration ......................................................... 28
6.7 Measuring Ground Speed ................................. 29
6.8 Nozzle Tip Size .................................................. 29
6.9 Determining Amount of Chemicals Required .... 31
6.10 Adding water to tank. ......................................... 32
6.11 Mixing Chemicals .............................................. 33
6.12 Sprayer Cleaning ............................................... 34
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NOTES
© Copyright 2009, Jacobsen, A Textron Company. “All rights
reserved, including the right to reproduce this material or portions
thereof in any form.”
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Litho In U.S.A. 11-2009