MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
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MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
ITEM
SERVICE REQUIRED
SERVICE
INTERVAL
General Inspection
Inspect for loose bolts and tighten hardware. Replace all shields
and covers before starting normal operation. Check for leaks on
hydraulic hoses and hydraulic fittings, replace faulty hoses and
repair broken or damaged fittings.
Daily
Cab Air Filter System
Replace charcoal cab air filter at the beginning of the spray season
or prior to an insecticide application. Clean filter.
Weekly
Spray System
Flush and circulate with anti-freeze for winter storage. Remove
plumbing tree and pump, line strainer, etc. for inside storage. Check
hose clamps and tighten frequently.
Seasonally
Line Strainer
Check and flush with clean water.
Daily
Nozzle Tips
Inspect nozzle tips for damage, wear, and clean nozzle screens
when spray pattern is irregular. Replace all damaged and worn
nozzle tips. Check the alignment of the nozzle bodies on the boom.
Weekly
Booms
Check all bolts and tighten loose hardware. Check the horizontal
suspension bolts, replace all four bolts if a single bolt failure has
been observed.
Daily
Break away Cables
Inspect breakaway linkage for adjustment. Replace frayed or
damaged wire cables and change worn locking plates.
Daily
Electrical Wiring
Check for bare or damaged wires, etc.
Daily
Boom Hydraulics and
Selector Valve
Clean and lubricate with oil or WD-40.
Weekly
NOTE: Keep the sprayer attachment and SP windrower tractor clean. Always wash the outside of the
sprayer and rinse the spray system with clean water prior to working on the sprayer. Dispose of the wash
water in an environmentally safe manner. DO NOT clean the equipment upslope of ditches or water bodies,
cropland, or shelterbelts. Wash water can contaminate the soil and can be very toxic to fish, other wild life
and people. Clean equipment away from areas where family members and others are likely to frequent.
