Cadman 4000M, Руководство оператора по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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TR-MAN-4500-A
Operator's Manual - 4000M 4500M
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When Applying Liquid Manure
Environmental concerns seem to be driving legislative agendas in many agricultural
areas across the continent. Current and pending laws in many agricultural regions of
North America are changing the ways in which the agricultural community is expected
to manage their liquid animal waste products.
The changes in legislation typically target two main issues; run-off prevention during
and after application and soil nutrient loading.
Run-off seems to be the largest concern with nutrient application. Run-off may result
from several different factors, most of which are controllable. These factors include;
exceeding the soil intake rate; nutrient application on steep grades; high application
amounts; leaking mainline fittings and seals; sudden rainfall during or immediately after
application; ground frost; etc. Constant watch must be kept and immediate action taken
when necessary to prevent run-off from occurring.
Soil nutrient loading depends on many variables. Some of these variables (but
certainly not all) are soil type, type of crop being grown in the irrigated area, application
timing, nutrient value of the material being applied (nutrient value should be assessed
at the time of application as it can change throughout the year), etc.
Soil type will determine the intake rate at which liquid may be applied. Cultivation of
the field just prior to application can improve the intake rate of some soils.
Great potential benefit lies in using the nutritional value of the nutrient being applied
to replace some or all of the traditional chemical fertilizer used. Application timing and
amount are important considerations. Soil analysis taken prior to planting and during
the growth periods of the crop will help determine if there is room for further application
amounts to be added prior to crop maturity. A total management plan should include
provisions to end the crop season without surplus nutrients left as residual. These
excess nutrients typically end up in the ground water supply. Local colleges,
universities and agricultural extension services are usually a good source of
information. They can usually help you determine an application program that prevents
soil nutrient overload due to excess application.
Cadman Power Equipment Limited
cannot possibly provide up-to-date
recommendations with regard to the legal obligations you must deal with in your
particular area. However, as a manufacturer of equipment used in nutrient application
(liquid manure, milk house run-off, etc.), we feel it necessary to make you aware that
the municipal, regional and state governing bodies in your area may have recently
enacted new legislation or revised existing legislation with regard to nutrient handling
practices and procedures.
It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of and abide by the current legislation
in your area. Please take the time to contact your local agricultural representative to
obtain the latest information regarding legal handling and application of nutrient.