Fast UT3P, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Travel Speed
Crop and plant type will determine the
travel speed for spraying.
Follow recommendations on the chemical
instructions.
Cereal crops - broadcast planting:
A travel speed of 6 to 10 mph (9.7 to 16
km/ hr) is recommended under most oper-
ating conditions. Adjust speed as appropri-
ate for the conditions.
Row Crops:
A travel speed of 4 to 10 mph (6.4 to 16
km hr) is recommended in row crops. For
crops that have a dense foliage canopy, a
slower speed gives more time for the
spray to open the plant canopy and allow
the chemical to get inside and coat the
underside of the leaves. However, operate
at a speed that is appropriate for the con-
ditions.
For broadcast spraying:
It is recommended that the operator make
one pass around the field to start and then
spray back and forth to obtain the best
results. Using a marker system helps to
prevent skips or overlap.
If the field has headlands, be sure to allow
sufficient space for turning.
For row crop spraying
Start at the edge of the field and go back
and forth until the field is completed.
When completing a pass maintain the trac-
tor rpm and ground speed until the nozzles
pass over the plants. This will insure con-
sistent application rates at the end of rows.