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Operator’

s Manual

For Serial Nos.

406,294,345 & Higher

Part No. 4504-849 Rev. A

Z-SPRAY

®

 

Summary of Contents for Z Turf Equipment Z-SPRAY

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual For Serial Nos 406 294 345 Higher Part No 4504 849 Rev A Z SPRAY...

Page 2: ...on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as in Section 4442 maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed equ...

Page 3: ...training materials and Operator s manuals If additional information is needed or should you require trained mechanic service contact your authorized Z Turf Equipment dealer or distributor All Z Turf...

Page 4: ...y Charge 50 Check Safety Interlock System 53 Check for Loose Hardware 54 Service Air Cleaner 54 Change Engine Oil 54 Check Transaxle Oil Overflow Tank Level 54 Check Tire Pressures 54 Check Axle Bolt...

Page 5: ...designed and tested this machine to offer reasonably safe service however failure to comply with safety instructions may result in injury or death Read understand and follow all instructions and warni...

Page 6: ...your authorized Z Turf Equipment dealer or distributor Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface Apply only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove any air...

Page 7: ...Safety decalhourspreader Message Display Spreader 1 LED status light decalhoursprayer Message Display Sprayer 1 LED status light 7...

Page 8: ...ints see the Operator s manual for location decal126 5186 126 5186 1 Read and understand the operator s manual before servicing this machine 4 Service rear axle shafts see Operator s manual 2 Grease s...

Page 9: ...o Not carry passengers look forward and down when operating the machine look behind and down when reversing 9 Thrown object hazard Do Not operate when people and pets are in the area 10 Warning operat...

Page 10: ...19 Spray wand pressure control On 8 Throttle Slow 20 Spray wand pressure control 9 Spray pressure control 21 Increase pressure 10 On 22 Decrease pressure 11 Off 23 Increase spread pattern 12 Granular...

Page 11: ...System Flywheel Alternator Charging Capacity 16 7 amps Battery Type BCI Group U1 Battery Voltage 12 Volt Polarity Negative Ground Fuses 20 amp main fuse 20 amp charging system fuse Safety Interlock Sy...

Page 12: ...4 Bar 0 28 gpm 36 oz min 1 06 L min 30 psi 2 1 Bar 0 35 gpm 45 oz min 1 33 L min 40 psi 2 8 Bar 0 40 gpm 51 oz min 1 51 L min Brown Nozzle Pressure Capacity One Nozzle 10 psi 0 7 Bar 0 25 gpm 32 oz m...

Page 13: ...y and therefore should not be used with this machine Spray Wand Nozzle Adjustable flow rate and spray pattern Spreader System Maximum Hopper Capacity 175 lb 79 kg Spreader Motor 12VDC variable speed g...

Page 14: ...20 ft lb 27 N m Steering Handle Clamp Collar Bolts 17 20 ft lb 23 27 N m Steering Linkage Nuts 35 ft lb 48 N m Steering Arm Bolts 35 ft lb 48 N m Spray Nozzle Mounting Nuts 20 in lb 2 N m Manifold Hos...

Page 15: ...to the amount the lever is moved Moving the lever to the center position places the machine in neutral position When the motion control lever is released it will return to the neutral position Note If...

Page 16: ...Operator must have the park brake engaged to start the engine When the engine starts release the key Fuel Shut Off Valve Located on the front right side of the engine The fuel shut off valve is used...

Page 17: ...ssure until it turns off The previous pressure setting will display when the control is powered back on g305359 Figure 8 Spray Display 1 Information screen 2 LED status light Spread Display Located on...

Page 18: ...ON Note Agitation is not meant to be used while spraying Shut off the agitation to ensure proper spray pressure and distribution There is some agitation even with the agitation in the OFF position bec...

Page 19: ...rease pressure and down to decrease Hold down to turn off Spray Wand Trigger Located on the bottom of the spray wand handle Squeeze the trigger to the handle of the spray wand to allow spray release t...

Page 20: ...hich may be contaminated by chemicals and or affect the stability of the machine Tie back long hair and avoid loose clothing or jewelry which may get tangled in moving parts CAUTION This machine produ...

Page 21: ...cals Use the correct chemical for the job Follow the chemical manufacturer s instructions for the safe application of the chemical and Do Not exceed recommended system application pressure Handle chem...

Page 22: ...n ignite gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and cause property damage Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do Not...

Page 23: ...engers and keep all others away from machine during operation Do Not operate the machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Lightning can cause s...

Page 24: ...if children enter the area Before and while backing or changing direction look behind down and side to side for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Do Not carry children even i...

Page 25: ...oisture can quickly affect the operation of the machine on a slope Operate across slopes never up and down Avoid operation on excessively steep or wet slopes Identify hazards at the base of the slope...

Page 26: ...gine warms up Driving the Machine CAUTION Machine can turn rapidly by moving the steering control to the far right or left Operator may lose control of the machine which may cause damage to the machin...

Page 27: ...after all applications Before Operating the Sprayer Some chemicals are more aggressive than others and each chemical interacts differently with various materials Some consistencies e g wettable powde...

Page 28: ...ard on the liquid agitation lever to the ON position to start agitation in the tank 10 Add the proper amount of chemical concentrate to the tank as directed by the chemical manufacturer Important If u...

Page 29: ...sition Spraying Tips Do Not overlap the effective spray area that you have previously sprayed see Figure 16 g027300 Figure 16 1 Overlap narrow 6 Do Not spray when turning 180 degrees 2 Effective spray...

Page 30: ...brated properly before starting spray application 1 Make sure the spray pump is on 2 Drive to the work area to be sprayed 3 Shut off the agitation 4 Adjust the spray pressure to the appropriate settin...

Page 31: ...y discharge could cause serious injury or death Keep clear of nozzle and Do Not direct spray or stream at people pets or non work area property Do Not direct spray on or near electrical power componen...

Page 32: ...off From the spray wand A Release the trigger and its lock if applicable B Turn the spray wand flow valve off C Return the wand back to its holder Important Contact an Authorized Service Dealer if th...

Page 33: ...ne see Figure 19 Open the tank drain valve to allow any unused material to drain from the tank dispose of it according to local codes and the chemical manufacturer s instructions g025542 Figure 19 1 D...

Page 34: ...involves driving a preset distance recording the time and then measuring the amount of liquid applied during that time Determine Spray Width The wide spray width on this machine is 108 inches 274 cm...

Page 35: ...llons x 60 seconds 19 7 seconds 79 gpm 3 0 L min 12 The following chart excerpt is provided with permission from TeeJet Technologies Use the one below or reference the TeeJet Technologies website to d...

Page 36: ...pread before starting see Calibrating the Spreader section Important Verify that the proper application rate has been set prior to filling the hopper Filling the Spreader Hopper 1 Stop the machine on...

Page 37: ...180 degrees Watch for changes in the distribution pattern unequal distribution may lead to striping Note Make sure the unit has been calibrated properly before starting the spreading application 1 Sta...

Page 38: ...gate lever Wide distribution 6 Spreader switch 3 Granular gate lever Narrow distribution 7 Sprayer switch 4 Spreader pattern controller 3 Move the throttle to the FAST position and drive forward 4 Ope...

Page 39: ...eeded see the Spreader Calibration Pattern Adjustment section 6 When finished spreading close the granular gate 7 Clean the hopper after each spreading session Important Always empty and clean the spr...

Page 40: ...oil spreader components to help reduce corrosion Spreader Calibration The spreader should be calibrated each time a new material is used The spread width ranges from 5 22 ft 1 5 6 7 m and depends on t...

Page 41: ...each graduated measuring cylinder to correspond with the distribution pans i e L2 L1 Center R1 R2 reference Figure 28 and Figure 29 9 One at a time take a collection pan and dump the contents into th...

Page 42: ...ng the material and record the weight Pour the contents back into the hopper and then weigh the empty bucket Subtract these two amounts to determine the amount of material remaining in the hopper for...

Page 43: ...control 4 Start notch if pattern is heavy to right side 2 Rotate counterclockwise to unlock 5 Rotate clockwise to lock 3 Start notch if pattern is heavy to left side 2 Lock the spreader pattern contro...

Page 44: ...results Approximate Dial Settings Type 1 000 ft2 93 m2 Dial Setting One Pass Dial Setting Two Passes 1 lb 45 kg 3 6 3 1 2 lb 91 kg 4 0 3 5 Fine Pellets 3 lb 1 36 kg 4 2 3 7 2 lb 91 kg 3 7 3 2 4 lb 1 8...

Page 45: ...1 2 m 1 lb 2 0 4 ft 1 2 m Blue Grass or Red Top 2 lb 2 5 4 ft 1 2 m 5 lb 2 5 4 ft 1 2 m 1 lb 3 0 4 ft 1 2 m Park Merion Delta or Kentucky Bluegrass 2 lb 3 5 4 ft 1 2 m 2 lb 2 75 2 25 6 ft 1 8 m 3 lb 3...

Page 46: ...rt the machine Lock the brake and block the wheels Be sure the fuel shut off valve is closed Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps chains cable or ropes When securing the fro...

Page 47: ...and drive off the side Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp Both maneuvers can cause the machine to tip backward WARNING Loading a machine...

Page 48: ...storing Keep the machine guards shields and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components and replace them with the manufacturer s re...

Page 49: ...r tightness Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours Change the engine oil After the first 100 hours Check the wheel mount screw to...

Page 50: ...tive clothing and use insulated tools DANGER Charging or jump starting the battery may produce explosive gases Battery gases can explode causing serious injury Keep sparks flames or cigarettes away fr...

Page 51: ...conditions exist 2 Make sure the booster is a good and fully charged lead acid battery at 12 6 volts or greater Use properly sized jumper cables 4 to 6 AWG with short lengths to reduce voltage drop b...

Page 52: ...t the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery 5 Connect the black negative cable to the other terminal negative of the booster battery 6 MAKE THE FINAL CONNECTI...

Page 53: ...s not pass this test do not operate Contact your authorized Z Turf Equipment Service Dealer Check the Normal Engine Starting Circuit System Parking Brake Outcome Engaged Starter should crank State of...

Page 54: ...achine to catch oil Rotate the valve hex nut to open and allow oil to drain and close the oil drain valve when complete 4 Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap Fill to specified capacity and replac...

Page 55: ...service intervals 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Lubricate fittings with NLGI grade 2 multi purpose gun grease Refer to the following chart for f...

Page 56: ...ed Copper based anti seize is used in the following location On the rear axle shafts Apply each time the rear wheel s has been removed and reinstalled Apply yearly or before storage Adjustments Steeri...

Page 57: ...he factory center to center distance between the rod ball joint ends on the steering linkage is 9 21 inches 23 3 cm D Tighten the jam nuts E Reinstall the front cover 6 Remove the long bolt from the s...

Page 58: ...king brake 2 Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen around engine shrouding and exhaust system area 3 Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine and exhaust system area 4 C...

Page 59: ...l and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations Battery Disposal DANGER Battery electrol...

Page 60: ...he pump to distribute the anti freeze mix throughout the system D Set the wide spray lever to the ON position to begin spraying Allow the antifreeze to circulate through sprayer and nozzles Do the sam...

Page 61: ...he fuel shutoff valve 3 The throttle and choke are not in the correct position 3 Be sure the throttle control is midway between the SLOW and FAST positions and the choke is in the ON position for a co...

Page 62: ...is dirty or damaged 1 Clean repair or replace impeller 2 Gate not adjusted properly 2 Adjust the gate See Spreader Pattern Adjustment section in Operation 3 Nozzles are clogged 3 Unclog or replace no...

Page 63: ...Schematics Schematics Electrical Schematic g300632 63...

Page 64: ...Schematics Spray System Schematic g305820 64...

Page 65: ...s schools and hospitals and on a wide variety of products Additionally some online and mail order retailers provide Prop 65 warnings on their websites or in catalogs How do the California warnings com...

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