
Catch Test
Customer provided equipment:
A graduated
catch container (a container with 0.01 ml (1/2 fl. oz)
increments is preferred) and stop watch.
Preparing for the Catch Test
1.
Ensure that the sprayer tank is clean; refer to
Cleaning the Sprayer System (page 37)
.
2.
Fill the sprayer tank with at least 568 L (150 US
gallons) of fresh water; refer to
.
3.
Ensure that the nozzles that you intend to test
are in the active spray (down) position.
4.
For machines operated in the application-rate
mode, ensure that the knob for the
section-bypass shutoff valve is in the closed
position (
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1.
Section-bypass shutoff valve (closed position)
5.
For machines operated in the application-rate
mode, ensure that the section-bypass shutoff
valve is closed (
6.
Engage the parking brake and start the engine.
Note:
Allow the engine to warm for 10 minutes.
7.
For machines operated in the application-rate
mode, perform the steps in Using the Test
Speed; refer to the
Software Guide
for the
Multi Pro 5800-D and 5800-G turf sprayers with
ExcelaRate spray system.
Note:
Set the simulated test speed between 4
km/h (2 mph) and 14 km/h (9 mph).
Performing a Catch Test
1.
Set the spray section switch(es) to the O
N
position for the section(s) that you are testing.
2.
Set the throttle to the F
AST
position.
3.
Set the master section switch to the O
N
position.
4.
Perform a 15-second catch test at 1 of the active
spray nozzles.
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5.
Shut off the master section switch, set the
throttle to the slow position, shut off the spray
pump, and shut off the engine.
6.
Set the graduated container on a level surface
and note the fluid volume (
Important:
When you are reading the
graduated container, you must set the
container on a level surface.
Important:
When you are reading the
graduated container, read the fluid volume in
the graduated container at the lowest point
of the fluid-surface curve.
Important:
Small errors reading the fluid
volume in the graduated container will
significantly impact the accuracy of the
sprayer calibration.
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