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10)
Adjust agitator line hand valve for desired agitation. Verify maximum pressure
is still present.
11)
Hold the FLOW CONTROL switch to DEC position until pressure is at its minimum.
This assures that the motorized Control Valve is fully closed. Verify minimum
pressure and RATE. If minimum pressure and RATE can not be obtained, consider
by-pass plumbing system in Appendix 3.
INITIAL SYSTEM FIELD TEST
1)
Drive down field or road at target speed with sprayer booms OFF, to verify SPEED
readout on Console.
2)
Turn MASTER switch and BOOM switches to ON. Place the OFF/MAN/AUTO switch to AUTO.
Increase or decrease speed by one MPH [2 km/h]. The system should automatically
correct to the target application rate.
3)
If for any reason, the system is unable to correct to the desired RATE, check
for an empty tank, a plugged line, a malfunctioning pump, improper vehicle speed,
or a defect in the system.
4)
If the system does not appear to be correcting properly, first review INITIAL
SYSTEM SET-UP, then refer to SERVICE MANUAL and TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
5)
At the end of each row, place the MASTER switch to OFF to shut off flow. This
also shuts off the area totalizer.
6)
Verify area covered and volume used.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance is most important to assure long life of the system. The
following maintenance procedures should be followed on a regular basis:
1)
Flush entire system with water after use of suspension type chemicals. Failure
to clean system can result in crystallization of chemicals which may plug the
Flow Meter, lines, and/or tips.
2)
Flush and drain Sprayer before storing.
FREEZING TEMPERATURES MAY DAMAGE FLOW
METER IF WATER IS NOT DRAINED.
3)
Remove Flow Meter at the end of each spraying season. Clean Flow Meter turbine
and inlet hub. Clean off all metal filings and wettable powders which have
hardened on the plastic and metal parts. Check the inlet hub and turbine assembly
for worn or damaged turbine blades and bearings. Flush Flow Meter with clear
water and drain.
KEEP FROM FREEZING
4)
Remove Console when not in use for extended periods.
