Finn HydroSeeder T170 SSA, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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A. PUMP TAKE OFF SYSTEM OR HOSE REEL WITH REMOTE VALVE :
1. Open recirculation valve and close discharge valve and close remote valve at the end of the hose.
2. Engage clutch. When stream is flowing freely through the recirculation line, open the pump take
off valve.
CAUTION: The high pressure on the hose can exert strong forces causing
hose operator to lose control of hose or footing. The hose will
require additional holders on slopes. Open the pump take off
valve and the remote valve slowly and only after the hose
operator is firmly positioned and has firm control of hose.
3. With the engine at 3/4 speed, open the remote valve at the end of the hose to discharge the load.
4. When finished spraying, close the remote valve, disengage the clutch, and stop the engine. If using
fiber mulch, retain as much water as possible in the hose by elevating the ends or by coupling the
ends together.
5. If another load is to be done, see reloading procedure on page 19. If finished for the day, follow the
clean up procedure and flush out the hose.
DANGER: The recirculation valve must be open when using a remote
valve.
If not open, extreme heat which will cause damage
and/or bodily injury will occur.
B. EXTENSION HOSE SYSTEM - WITHOUT REMOTE VALVE:
1. Connect the extension hose into the end of the discharge boom.
2. A person controlling the end of the hose directs a second operator at the machine to control the
clutch and adjust the engine speed.
CAUTION: Since the extension hose will be seeing the full output of the
pump with the recirculation closed, the equipment operator and
individual at the end of the hose should exercise extreme care
when operating unit on high pressure. The high pressure on the
hose can exert strong forces causing hose operator to lose
control of hose or footing. The hose will require additional
holders on slopes. Engage the clutch only after the hose
operator is firmly positioned and has firm control of hose.
3. When hose operator is ready signal the second operator to engage clutch and slowly increase the
engine RPM until the desired discharge pressure is reached.
4. When finished spraying, disengage the clutch, stop the engine, and close the discharge valve. If
using fiber mulch, retain as much water as possible in the hose by elevating the ends or by coupling
the ends together.
5. If another load is to be done, see reloading procedure on page 19. If finished for the day, follow
clean up procedure and flush out the hose.
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