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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 on sprayer and booms and place the RATE 1/RATE 2/MAN switch to RATE 1. 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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
5)
At the end of each row, switch the MASTER ON/OFF 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.
