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Rinsing the Product Pump, Product Tank, Controls and Boom Lines:
NOTE: It is important to “Triple” rinse the system to insure proper cleaning. The use of a Neutralizer
is recommended for cleaning when changing chemicals.
Part no. 07.06876 Neutralize Liquid (1 gallon) or Part No. 07.06877 Neutralize Dry (2 lb. jar) are
available from your Miller dealer.
1. Add the recommended amount of Neutralizer to the clean water rinse tank.
2. Locate the electric rinse control switch on the control box on the tractor. Move the switch to
“Rinse Water” or “Rinse Tank” (depending on which control switch your sprayer has).
3. Start the product pump and run at full speed.
4. Locate the electric control switch on the tractor control box and move the switch to “Rinse
Balls” or “Product Tank Rinse” and let run until you have used a third of the water in the clean
water rinse tank.
5. On the tractor control box, move the “Rinse Balls” switch to the “Product Tank” position (HC
control) and/or “Product Tank Rinse” switch to the “OFF” position and the “Product Tank”/
“Rinse Tank” switch to the “Product Tank” position (Standard electric control).
6. Drive at normal speed, turn complete boom on and spray as normal until product tank is
empty.
7. Repeat the cleaning procedure two more times to ensure proper cleaning.
Cleaning Your Sprayer Manually
Keeping your sprayer clean helps assure a long service life. Many pesticides can quickly corrode
metal parts in the spraying system. Chemicals remaining in the sprayer can react with a second
chemical introduced to the system and offset its effectiveness.
Following are instructions for cleaning your sprayer if it is not equipped with a factory installed rinse
system.
1. Select an area where the cleaning solution can be safely sprayed out of the system.
2. Check the label on the chemical container for specific cleaning instructions.
3. Wash the entire sprayer system using a water hose and a brush. Use a soft brush to clean
nozzle tips and screens.
4. Flush with clean water.
5. Dispose of the cleaning solution properly according to local regulatory agency requirements.