Operating the Sprayer
To operate the Multi Pro WM, first fill the spray tank,
then apply the solution to the work area, and finally
clean the tank. It is important that you complete all 3
of these steps in succession 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 cause the chemicals to separate
and possibly damage the sprayer components.
Important:
The tank markings are for reference
only and cannot be considered accurate for
calibration.
CAUTION
Chemicals are hazardous and can cause
personal injury.
•
Read the directions on the chemical labels
before handling the chemicals, and follow
all manufacturer recommendations and
precautions.
•
Keep chemicals away from your skin.
Should contact occur, wash the affected
area thoroughly with soap and clean water.
•
Wear goggles and any other protective
equipment recommended by the chemical
manufacturer.
The Multi Pro WM has been specifically designed
to have high durability to give it the long sprayer life
you need. Different materials have been chosen
for specific reasons at different locations on your
sprayer to meet this goal. Unfortunately, there is no
single material which is perfect for all foreseeable
applications.
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 wear rates. If a chemical is available in a
formulation that would provide increased life to the
sprayer, use this alternative formulation.
As always, remember to clean your machine and
spray system thoroughly after all applications. This
ensures that your sprayer has a long and trouble-free
life.
Spraying
Using the Sprayer
Important:
To ensure that your solution remains
well mixed, use the agitation feature whenever
you have solution in the tank. For agitation to
work, you must engage the PTO and the engine
must be running above an idle. If you stop the
vehicle and need the agitation on, place the shift
lever in the N
EUTRAL
position, engage the parking
brake, engage the PTO, engage the clutch, and set
the hand throttle, if equipped.
Note:
This procedure assumes that the PTO
is engaged (HD-series models with a manual
transmission) and the section valve calibration is
complete.
1.
Lower the booms into position.
2.
For the HDX-Auto model, set the sprayer-mode
switch as following:
•
When using the sprayer in the
MANUAL
MODE
press the switch to the right; refer to
Sprayer-Mode Switch (HDX-Auto Model)
(page 36)
.
•
When using the sprayer in the
AUTOMATIC
MODE
press the switch to the left.
3.
Set the master-section switch to the O
FF
position.
4.
Set the individual section switches, as needed,
to the O
N
positions.
5.
Drive to the location where you plan to spray.
6.
Navigate to the Application Rate screen on
the InfoCenter and set the desired rate by
performing the following steps:
A.
Ensure that the switch for the pump is in the
O
N
position.
B.
For HD-series models with a manual
transmission, select the desired gear range.
C.
Begin driving at your target ground speed.
D.
For HD-series models with a manual
transmission or with an automatic
transmission used in the manual mode,
verify that the monitor displays the correct
application rate. If needed, adjust the
application-rate switch until the monitor
displays the desired application rate.
Note:
For HD-series models with an
automatic transmission that are operated
in the automatic mode, the computer
automatically adjusts the sprayer pressure
to maintain the application rate.
E.
Return to the location where you are
spraying.
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