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FOREWORD
The MTD Pro line of sprayers is designed to provide professional turfgrass managers with reliable spray
equipment. The line includes both polyethylene and fiberglass tank sprayers. They are gasoline powered and
range in maximum output from 6.0 GPM to 14 GPM. This manual presents the operating and maintenance
instructions necessary to keep your MTD Pro Sprayer at peak efficiency. If properly operated and maintained,
your MTD Pro Sprayer will provide dependable service.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A. General
1. No one should operate or maintain this
sprayer who has not read this manual.
2.
Keep adults, children and pets away from the
sprayer and the area to be sprayed.
3.
If truck or trailer mounted, make certain the
sprayer is securely bolted to the frame of the
truck or trailer.
4.
When spraying pesticides:
a.ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON
THE LABEL
b.Avoid breathing vapors.
c.Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
d.Wear rubber boots or rubberized shoes.
e.Wear work clothes with long-sleeved shirts
and long-legged pants.
f.Change to clean clothing daily.
g.Wash hands and face before eating or
smoking.
h.After spraying bathe thoroughly.
5.
Wear a face shield and rubber gloves when
handling concentrates.
6.
Do not remove any shields, guards or safety
devices from the sprayer. If a shield, guard or
safety device is damaged or does not function,
repair or replace it before operating the sprayer.
B. Related to Gasoline or Engines
1. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
RESPECT IT!
2.
Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while
handling gasoline.
3.
Always use approved containers for gasoline.
4.
Always shut off a gasoline engine and permit it
to cool before removing the cap of the fuel tank.
5.
Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.
6.
If the fuel container spout will not fit INSIDE the
fuel tank opening, use a funnel.
7.
When filling the fuel tank, stop when the
gasoline reaches 1/2 inch from the top. This
space must be left for expansion. DO NOT
OVEFIFILL!
8.
Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
9.
To prevent hand or arm injury, always pull
engine starter cord rapidly to avoid kickback.
10. Never run a gasoline engine indoors without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
11.To avoid serious burns, do not touch a gasoline
engine, the exhaust pipe or muffler while the
engine is running or until it has cooled after it
has been shut off.
C. Related to Batteries
1.
The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery is
dilute sulfuric acid which is a very
dangerous and corrosive liquid. Always
wear safety glasses or goggles and rubber
gloves when working on a lead-acid
battery.
2.
Do not overfill a lead-acid battery when filling
the cells with distilled water.
3.
Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and
oxygen gases which form an explosive
mixture. Keep sparks and flames away at all
times.
