Finn HydroSeeder T75, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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APPLICATION OF SLURRY:
I. GENERAL APPLICATION TECHNIQUES
DANGER: Do not spray toward power lines, transformers or other high
voltage conductors.
CAUTION: The driver of the carrying vehicle should remain alert for
hazards to the operator, such as low power lines, hanging
branches, etc. Driver should never start or stop abruptly.
1. Determine which nozzle would best suit the application needs according to the nozzle selection chart
on page 16.
2. Application of seed and fertilizer: Elevate discharge nozzle no less than 10° above the area to be
sprayed, allowing the slurry to gently rain onto the seed bed.
3. Application of wood and paper fiber: Whenever possible aim the stream towards the ground to cre-
ate a surface with small pock marks which help get seed in contact with ground. Do not allow the
stream to blast away the surface of the seed bed.
4. Generally the most remote area of the seed bed should be covered first. Distance is controlled by
engine speed and nozzle selection. Do NOT partially close the valve to control the distance.
5. While moving along area to be seeded, the operator should move the nozzle back and forth in a slow,
even arc.
6. If application is to be interrupted for a short period of time, leave the valves open and disengage
(turn off) the clutch. Re-engage the clutch to continue application.
7. It may be necessary to slow the agitator as the tank empties to reduce foaming.
II. PROCEDURES WHEN USING HOSES:
Always pump clear water through the hose before pumping mulch. If the inside hose liner is dry, it will
dewater the mulch causing plugging.
A. DISCHARGE THROUGH HOSE OR HOSE REEL WITH REMOTE VALVE :
1. Open recirculation valve, close discharge valve and close remote valve at the end of the hose.
2. Engage (turn on) the 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.