L.T. Rich Products Z-Spray, Owner'S Manual

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3.3 Traction Unit Maintenance
The Z-Spray has 5 grease fittings that require periodic greasing. These locations can be
found on the wheel assembly (1 on each front wheel assembly), on the caster assembly (1
on each front caster assembly), and the drive belt idler (1 on idler arm).
Inspect wheel and caster assembly every 25 hours for bearing wear, damage, debris, and
proper installation.
Inspect idler arm bushing every 50 hours for wear. These bushings are a wear item and
will have to be replaced periodically.
Inspect all bolts, washers, nuts, pins and other mounting hardware of Z-Spray once a
week to ensure that hardware pieces are properly tightened.
3.4 Spray System Maintenance
The Z-Spray has both a granular spreader system as well as a liquid spray system.
Maintaining these two systems will ensure you years of use, proper calibration and limit
premature wear.
The spray system contains liquid storage tanks (60 Gallon Z-Max comes standard with 2-
30-gallon tanks or 30 Gallon Intermediate/Junior that comes standard with 2-15-gallon
tanks. Additional tanks can be mounted upon request to either increase units liquid
capacity, or allow a unit to have a separate system for different liquid products) that can
disperse a host of liquid and/or wettable powder. To get maximum life and performance
out of the spray system, it is recommended that the tank(s), nozzles and hoses be flushed
of all products after each use. Storing product in system for an extended time may cause
build up in hoses, premature cracking on hoses, creates leaks in the hoses, clogged
nozzles and filters, and a host of other potential liquid system challenges (depending on
your water source, not draining the water out of the system and storing the Z-Spray dry
can create algae build up).
Make sure that both the In-line filter screen and nozzle tip screens are checked weekly
and cleaned if needed. Clogged filters can lead to improper liquid dispersal and will
create inaccurate spray rates.
Keep hose reel valve in closed position when not in use. This will
prevent the boom nozzles from dripping due to pressure build-up in the
hose reel.
Check 5 psi check ball screens daily. Build up on screen will create clogging and
inaccurate spray rates.
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