Finn HydroSeeder T170, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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LIMING WITH THE HYDROSEEDER ® :
In using large concentrations of granular solids through the HydroSeeder
®
, it is advisable to keep
the slurry moving through the pump at all times. This keeps the solids from settling in the lines, and
creating a clog. This unit was designed for the application of agricultural-grade lime only.
PROCEDURE:
1. With clutch disengaged (turned off) and agitator control in the NEUTRAL position, start engine
and allow it to warm up. See STARTING PROCEDURE on page 12.
2. Start filling the unit with water. When water reaches the top of the agitator shaft, move agita-
tor control to approximately 1/2 speed in REVERSE.
3. Open both the recirculation and discharge valves.
4. Remove discharge nozzle and gasket from discharge boom.
5. Aim discharge boom assembly into an open area away from any persons, obstructions, or high
voltage power lines.
6. Move the throttle to approximately 1/2 engine speed.
7. Engage (turn on) clutch, and increase engine speed until you have reached maximum 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 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.
NOTICE
Do not disengage (turn off) clutch.
10. Twenty lb (9.02 kg) of granular solids displaces approximately 1 gal (3.8 L) of water. When fill-
ing the tank with water, the volume of granular solids must be accounted for. For example, if
using the maximum recommended capacity of 5,000 lb (2268 kg), 250 gal (946 L) (5,000/20 =
250) would have to subtracted from the total tank capacity, thus 1,750 gal (6,624 L) - 250 gal
(946 L) = 1,500 gal (5,678 L). If 1,000 lb (454 kg) of solids were used, 50 gal (189 L) (1,000/20)
would have to be subtracted, thus, 1,750 gal (6,624 L) - 50 gal (189 L) = 1,700 gal (6,435 L).
11. Fill the tank to the required capacity for the rate of granular solids to be applied.
12. Load the material (see Loading pages 15 and 16, steps 5 through 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 (turned on), open discharge valve.
CAUTION
To decrease pump wear and increase discharge distance, it may, at this point 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 on pages 17 through 19.
17. If another load is to be applied, start again at step 1. If finished, follow the clean-up procedure.
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