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LOADING (FOR WOOD FIBER MULCH, IF LIMING SEE LIMING WITH
THE HYDROSEEDER
®
SECTION)
Keep hands and arms away from tank interior and agitator. Failure to
comply will result in serious injury or death.
Take care not to lose pens, lighters, etc. from shirt pockets, or drop
pieces of paper or plastic bags into the tank, as these might plug the
slurry system. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. Failure to comply
could also result in product or property damage.
1. With the slurry pump clutch disengaged (turned off), agitator control in the NEUTRAL
position and hydraulic system off, start engine and allow it to warm up. See STARTING
PROCEDURE.
2. After engine has warmed up, turn on the hydraulic system by flipping the hydraulic
toggle switch to the
HYDRAULICS ON
position (all the way up). The switch will
automatically center itself, which is the
ON
position.
3. Start filling unit with water. When water reaches the top of the agitator shaft, move
agitator control to full
REVERSE
position.
Fill tank using one of the sources of water as follows:
A. Water from any stream or pond using a fill pump. When filling from a pond or
stream, be sure to use a suction strainer to filter out contaminants that could
damage the pump and unit.
B. Any pressure source, e.g. fire hydrant. This unit is supplied with a 6 in. (15.2cm) air
gap fill port. Consult with local authorities before using water main in order to abide
by all local ordinances.
C. Water tanker.
4. Piping System Cleanout Procedure (Purging Line):
A. Remove discharge nozzle and gasket from discharge boom.
B. Aim discharge boom assembly into an open area away from any persons,
obstructions, or high voltage power lines.
C. Open discharge valve and close recirculation valve.
D. With the engine at low idle, engage (turn on) the slurry pump clutch with a firm
snap. Do NOT allow clutch to slip.
Do NOT engage the slurry pump above 1,000 RPM's or damage to the
slurry pump clutch will occur.
E. Increase engine speed to approximately 1/2 to 3/4 throttle.
F. When discharge stream is clear, flush out hose on reel (if applicable), open
recirculation valve, and close discharge valve. After recirculation stream is clear,
disengage (turn off) the slurry pump clutch.
G. Replace nozzle and gasket in discharge boom.
5. Continue filling tank with water.
6. Increase engine speed to full RPM. Governed speed of the engine on the FINN T170
HydroSeeder® should be 2,500 RPM under load.
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