Finn HydroSeeder T120GN, Operator'S Manual

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7. Engage the clutch, and move the throttle to full engine speed. A stream of water should be coming from
the end of the recirculation pipe beside the hatch opening, as well as from the boom.
8. As soon as both streams are clear, close the discharge valve and make sure water is being recirculated
back to the tank.
9. Decrease throttle to 3/4 speed. Increase agitator speed to full reverse. DO NOT DISENGAGE
CLUTCH!
10. 20 lbs. (9.02 kg) of granular solids displaces approximately 1 gal. (3.8 l) of water. When filling the tank
with water the volume of granular solids must be accounted for. For example; If using the maximum
recommended capacity of 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg), 125 gal. (473.17) (2,500 / 20) would have to be subtract-
ed from the total tank capacity 940 gal.(3,558.27 l) - 125 gal.(473.17 l) = 815 gal.(3,085.09 l) If 1,000
lbs. (453.59 kg) of solids were used, 50 gal. (189.27 l) (1,000 / 20) would have to be subtracted 940 gal.
(3,558.27 l) - 50 gal. (189.27 l) = 890 gal. (3,369 l). 11. Fill the tank to the required capacity for the rate
of granular solids to be applied.
12. Load the material (see “Loading” page 15, steps 5-8).
13. When ready to apply slurry, install gasket and nozzle into boom.
14. Move agitator control to 3/4 speed, forward.
15. With the clutch still engaged, open the discharge valve.
CAUTION: To decrease pump wear and increase discharge distance, it may
now be desirable to close the recirculation valve. However, the
recirculation valve must be open BEFORE closing the discharge
valve if the application of slurry is to be interrupted. Extreme
heat, which will cause damage and/or bodily injury, will occur if
both valves are closed.
16. Apply the slurry (see “Application of Slurry” pages 16-17).
17. If another load is to be applied, start again at step “1”. If finished, follow the clean-up procedure.