Fast 9553P, Owner'S Manual

Page: 69 / 87

FIELD OPERATION
FIELD OPERATION 3PT Sprayer 9553P / 9573P Page 69
Operation Procedure
Follow this procedure when using the
sprayer:
1. Attach sprayer to the machine (see
ATTACHING and DETACHING .)
2. Review and follow the pre-operation
checklist (see Pre-Operation
Checklist .)
3. Review the location and function of
all controls (see CONTROLS .)
4. Read and follow chemical
manufacturers' instructions.
5. Calibrate the sprayer so you know
exactly how much chemical is being
applied
(see SPRAYER
CALIBRATION .) The application of
excess chemicals, even in small
amounts, can have detrimental
effects. Recalibration at the start of
the season or when changing
chemicals is a must.
6. Transport the sprayer to the working
area (see TRANSPORTING .)
7. Convert into field position (see
Unfolding/Extending the Boom .)
8. After arriving at the field, fill the
Sprayer.
9. Extend the hose from the supply
vehicle or pump to the Sprayer. See
FILLING THE TANK .
10. Fill the tank(s).
11. While the main tank is filling, add the
chemical.
a. Open the main tank’s
agitation valve.
b. Start the Sprayer’s pump.
c. Add the chemical(s) through
the Top Lid, the optional
Chemical Eductor , or the
supply vehicle’s eductor. Be
sure the main tank is at least
half-full if adding wettable
powders through the Top Lid.
d. If foaming occurs, add an
anti-foaming additive to the
tank(s).
IMPORTANT: Add chemicals slowly.
Large clumps of chemical could be
drawn through line screens and plug
filters.
NOTE: Pre-mixing wettable powders
in hot water is recommended before
adding the mixture to the tank(s).
e. Triple-rinse each spent
chemical container and
dispose of them properly.
12. Disconnect the water hose and
secure the tank cap(s).
13. Run the product pump to allow the
solution to circulate. Mix for two
minutes before starting to spray.
14. Move the supply vehicle out of the
way.
15. See ADJUST GROUND SPEED .
16. Place the Master Boom switch in the
OFF position and the appropriate
Boom switches in the ON position.
17. Turn the booms ON with the Boom
Master switch as the nozzles pass
over the edge of the already sprayed
headland and come to the area to be
sprayed.
18. Use the individual boom switches as
appropriate when finishing a field.
19. When completing a pass and
approaching the sprayed headland,
maintain the tractor RPM and ground
speed until the nozzles have covered
all the plants. This will ensure a
consistent application rate at the
ends of the field.