The chart below is for reference only. When spraying and spreading at the same time, set the spread pattern to
twice the width of the spray; this will help avoid striping and streaking. For example, standard spray width = 2.7
m (9 ft) and spread width = 5.4 m (18 ft).
Grass Seed Application
Coverage: 93 m
2
(1,000 ft
2
)
Type
Bag Weight
Dial Setting – Full Rate
Dial Setting – Half Rate
Spread Width
0.23 kg (0.5 lb)
1.25
1.2 m (4 ft)
0.45 kg (1 lb)
2.0
1.2 m (4 ft)
Blue Grass or Red Top
0.9 kg (2 lb)
2.5
1.2 m (4 ft)
0.23 kg (0.5 lb)
2.5
1.2 m (4 ft)
0.45 kg (1 lb)
3.0
1.2 m (4 ft)
Park, Merion, Delta, or
Kentucky Bluegrass
0.9 kg (2 lb)
3.5
1.2 m (4 ft)
0.9 kg (2 lb)
2.75
2.25
1.8 m (6 ft)
1.36 kg (3 lb)
3.0
2.5
1.8 m (6 ft)
Hulled Bermuda
1.81 kg (4 lb)
3.25
2.75
1.8 m (6 ft)
0.9 kg (2 lb)
6.0
1.8 m (6 ft)
1.81 kg (4 lb)
7.0
1.8 m (6 ft)
Mixtures Including
Coarse Seeds
2.72 kg (6 lb)
7.0
1.8 m (6 ft)
0.9 kg (2 lb)
6.0
1.8 m (6 ft)
1.81 kg (4 lb)
7.0
1.8 m (6 ft)
Rye Grasses or Tall
Fescue
2.72 kg (6 lb)
7.75
1.8 m (6 ft)
113 g (4 oz)
1.9
2.4 m (8 ft)
226 g (8 oz)
2.1
2.4 m (8 ft)
Dichondra
340 g (12 oz)
2.5
2.4 m (8 ft)
1.81 kg (4 lb)
4.5
3.75
2.1 m (7 ft)
2.27 kg (5 lb)
4.75
4.0
2.1 m (7 ft)
Pensacola Bahia
2.72 kg (6 lb)
5.0
4.25
2.1 m (7 ft)
Operating the Sprayer
The sprayer disperses liquid substances. Before
using the sprayer make sure it has been properly
cleaned before adding any chemicals. When using
the sprayer, first fill the spray tank, then apply the
solution to the work area, and finally clean the tank.
It is important to complete all three of these steps to
avoid damaging the sprayer. For example, do not mix
and add chemicals in the spray tank at night and then
spray in the morning. This would lead to separation
of the chemicals and possible damage to the sprayer
components.
Note:
Clean your sprayer thoroughly after all
applications.
Before Operating the Sprayer
Some chemicals are more aggressive than others
and each chemical interacts differently with various
materials. Some consistencies (e.g. wettable
powders, charcoal) are more abrasive and lead
to higher than normal wear rates. If a chemical is
available in a formulation that would provide increased
life to the sprayer, use this alternative formulation.
Make sure the sprayer has been calibrated before
starting; refer to
Spray Calibration/Tip Chart/Liquid
Quantities (page 38)
.
Filling the Spray Tank
Important:
Ensure that the chemicals you will
be using are compatible for use with Viton
®
or
fluorocarbon (see the manufacturer's label; it
should indicate if it is not compatible). Using
a chemical that is not compatible with Viton
®
or fluorocarbon will degrade the O-rings in the
sprayer, causing leaks.
Important:
Verify that the proper application
rate has been set prior to filling the tank with
chemicals.
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