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Introduction
Introduction
SET UP
The Model 3000 Prime Mover arrives from
setup and ready for service.
The spray system is normally shipped attached to the 3000 Prime Mover. If a spray system is to be retrofitted to
a 3000 Prime Mover by a dealer or owner, assemble and attach the components in accordance with the parts
drawings in the Spray Star 3000 Parts/Service Manual.
1. Set park brake.
2. Check the tire pressure. The front tires are 20 PSI (1.4bar) and the rear tires are 18 PSI (1.25bar).
3. Check the installation of battery, which is located on the
left side of the machine. The battery should be in the
battery box with the posts to the outside. This is a
negative grounding system.
Connecting battery cables to the wrong post
could result in personal injury and/or damage to
the electrical system. Make sure battery and
cables do not interfere or rub on any moving
part. Connect the red positive (+) cable (A) to
the battery first. When disconnecting remove
the black negative (-) cable (B) first.
4. Check the engine oil and add as necessary. The dip stick is located under the seat directly behind the
control panel. Oil fill is located on top of valve cover, use SAE 10W-40 API Service SG motor oil. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
5. Fill fuel tank, located on right side, with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline (minimum).
Gasoline is flammable, caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not fill fuel tank
while engine is running or an enclosed area, fumes are explosive and dangerous to inhale.
DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL.
6. Check hydraulic fluid level in tank located on the left side. Remove cap and add SAE 10W-40 API Service
SG motor oil if necessary. Fluid level should be about 4" (102mm) from the top of the fill tube when cold.
7. Check the rear axle fill plug located on the back side of the differential housing. This should be filled with
SAE 80W-90 Gear Lube API Service GL-5, GL-4 so that the level is even or a little below the bottom of the
fill hole.
8. Machine should be greased before starting. refer to Spray Star 3000 Parts/Service Manual for location.
9. Attach the Spray Boom to the rear of the sprayer, in accordance with instructions in the Spray Star 3000
Parts/Service Manual if not already installed. The nozzles must be the correct distance above the turf as
described in Spraying Procedure of this manual. The spray boom must operate properly and the outer
sections must break away safely if an object is struck by them, they must then return to normal operation
position.
10. Be sure to double check boom heights, nozzle spacing and displacement before spraying.
11. Fill tank with water and retighten the eight bolts on metal bands, used to hold the tank in place. Do NOT
over tighten bolts tank may collapse
12. Read operating instructions before starting.
Never allow pump to run dry! The valve on the suction side of the pump (between the pump
and tank) must be fully open whenever the pump is operated.
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