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LOADING AND MIXING BFM, FGM, SMM AND OTHER HIGHLY VISCOUS
SLURRIES
1. With clutch disengaged (turned off) and agitator control in the NEUTRAL position, start
engine and allow it to warm up. See STARTING PROCEDURE page 10.
2. Start filling unit with water from one of the water sources as listed below. When water
reaches the top of agitator shaft, move agitator control to full REVERSE position.
Tank can be filled by 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. An optional air gap fill port is available for
this unit but it is necessary to consult with local authorities before using a water
main, in order to abide by all local ordinances.
C. Water tanker.
3. Piping System Cleanout Procedure:
A. Remove discharge nozzle and coupler gasket from the remote valve coupler at the
end of the discharge hose (or from boom on the platform option).
B. Aim discharge hose (or boom on the platform option) into an open area away from
any persons, obstructions, or high voltage power lines.
C. Open discharge and remote valves and close recirculation valve.
D. Open throttle to approximately 1/2 to 3/4 full.
E. Engage (turn on) clutch with a firm snap. Do NOT allow clutch to slip.
F. When discharge stream is clear, open recirculation valve and close discharge valve.
After recirculation stream is clear, disengage (turn off) clutch.
G. Replace coupler gasket in the remote valve coupler (or in boom on the platform
option).
4. Continue filling tank with water.
5. Increase throttle to 3/4 of full throttle.
6. Start loading dry material, loading the lightest materials first. Agitator control should be in
full REVERSE for mixing.
Seed - Cut open the seed bag and dump contents into slurry tank. (When using inoculant,
add it in the tank along with the seed.) When using quick-swelling seeds, load them just
prior to application.
BFM, FGM, SMM, and other highly viscous slurries - When the water level is above the
top of the agitator blades, begin adding the entire bag of material into the tank. It may
become necessary to slow the rate of water being added to the tank. Add all bales before
the tank is 3/4 full. If agitator stalls or a high pitch squeal comes from the hydraulic system,
reverse agitation to FORWARD for a moment to clear obstruction, then return agitator to
REVERSE.
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