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Maintenance & Storage
MAINTENANCE
• After use, the SprayMaxx must be thoroughly decontaminated including the tank, pump,
hoses and the hand lance to avoid damage to crops from harmful spray residue and to the
sprayer from corrosion or blockage.
• After spraying, flush the tank, hose and the hand lance by running it with clean water plus a
recommended cleaning fluid. It is best to clean sprayers in the field or area just treated.
• The suction strainer attached to the pump suction line should be cleaned periodically.
Unscrew lid, remove filter and flush with clean running water.
• Nozzle filters (if fitted), nozzle tips, nozzle caps and gaskets should be cleaned by soaking
in water, brushing with a nozzle brush and allowed to dry. Never blow through the nozzles
with your mouth, nor use wire or pins to clear any blockages.
• When storing your spot sprayer ensure that it is clean and dry and kept in a well
ventilated place.
STORAGE
• Drain Tank:
Fill the tank with clean water, start the pump and open all spray ends. If you
have a spray gun or boom, make sure you spray until clean water is coming through.
• Blow out Plumbing Lines:
Using compressed air, blow out the hose lines to remove all
water from the system.
• Flush with Anti-freeze:
Pour a small amount of anti-freeze into the tank and run the pump
until there is no more coloured liquid coming through the spray ends.
• Store Sprayer Inside:
Turn off the sprayer ends so the remaining anti-freeze does not leak
out. If you have a boom attachment that hangs lower than the sprayer, we suggest you set
the sprayer on a few pallets.
