Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices.................................... 4
Chemical Safety ................................................. 5
Operating............................................................ 6
Maintenance....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 8
Setup ...................................................................... 15
1 Checking the Boom-Hinge Springs ................ 15
2 Assembling the Sprayer Tank Fill
Fitting ............................................................ 16
3 Removing the Shipping Bumper..................... 17
Product Overview ................................................... 18
Controls ........................................................... 19
Engine Warning and Indication Lights............ 21
Sprayer Controls ........................................... 22
Specifications .................................................. 25
Operation ................................................................ 25
Think Safety First.............................................. 25
Performing Pre-Starting Checks ....................... 25
Preparing to Drive the Machine......................... 25
Preparing to Use the Sprayer............................ 27
Operating the Machine ..................................... 29
Breaking in a New Sprayer ............................... 30
Operating the Sprayer ...................................... 30
Filling the Fresh-Water Tank ............................. 30
Filling the Spray Tank........................................ 31
Operating the Spray Sections ........................... 32
Sprayer Functions for Application Rate Mode
and Manual Mode ......................................... 32
Spraying with the ExcelaRate Sprayer
System.......................................................... 32
Taking Proper Turf Care Precautions while
Operating in Stationary Modes ...................... 36
Spraying Tips.................................................... 36
Unclogging a Nozzle......................................... 36
Selecting a Nozzle ............................................ 37
Cleaning the Sprayer System ........................... 37
Setting the Section-Bypass Valves ................... 38
Agitation-Bypass Valve Knob Position .............. 39
Calibrating the Agitation-Bypass Valve ............. 39
Locating the Spray Pump.................................. 40
Hauling the Machine ......................................... 40
Transporting the Sprayer .................................. 40
Towing the Sprayer ........................................... 41
Spray Filter Recommendations ........................ 42
Maintenance ........................................................... 45
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 45
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 48
Lubrication .......................................................... 51
Greasing the Spray Pump................................. 51
Greasing the Front Steering and
Suspension ................................................... 51
Greasing the Boom Hinges ............................... 51
Greasing the Actuator-Rod Bearings ................ 52
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 53
Checking the Air Cleaner .................................. 53
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 55
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 57
Connections.................................................. 57
Bleeding the Fuel System ................................. 57
Bleeding Air from the Injectors .......................... 58
Servicing the Fuel Filters .................................. 59
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 60
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 61
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 63
Inspecting the Wheels/Tires.............................. 63
Changing the Planetary-Gearbox Fluid ............. 63
Adjusting the Front Wheel Toe-in ...................... 64
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 65
Servicing the Cooling System ........................... 65
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 67
Adjusting the Brakes......................................... 67
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 67
Servicing the Alternator Belt ............................. 67
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 68
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 68
Servicing the Hydraulic System ........................ 69
Spray System Maintenance ................................. 71
Inspecting the Hoses ........................................ 71
Changing the Suction Filter............................... 71
Changing the Pressure Filter ............................ 72
Changing the Nozzle Filter................................ 72
Adjusting the Booms to Level............................ 73
Inspecting the Nylon Pivot Bushings ................. 73
Pump Maintenance .............................................. 74
Inspecting the Pump ......................................... 74
Cleaning .............................................................. 75
Valves ........................................................... 75
Storage ................................................................... 83
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 85
Schematics ............................................................. 88
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