Operating The Booms; Spraying; Turf Care Precautions While Operating In Stationary Modes - Toro 41582 Operator's Manual

5. Start the engine, set the pump switch to the On
position, and move the throttle lever to a higher idle.
6. Set the agitation switch to the On position.
Important: Prior to introducing wettable
powders into any Toro Spray System mix the
powders in a suitable container with sufficient
fresh water to create a free flowing slurry. Best
results may be obtained by using warm water.
Failure to do so may result in chemical deposits
on the bottom of the tank, degraded agitation,
clogging of filters and improper agitation rates.
7. Add the proper amount of chemical concentrate to
the tank, as directed by the chemical manufacturer.
8. Add the remaining water to the tank.

Operating the Booms

The boom lift switches on the sprayer control panel
allows you to move the booms between transport
position and spray position without leaving the
Operator's seat. It is recommended to change boom
positions while the machine is stationary.
To change the boom position:
1. Stop the sprayer on level ground.
2. Use the boom lift switches to lower booms. Wait
until the booms reach the full, extended spray
position.
3. When the booms need to be retracted, stop the
sprayer on level ground.
4. Use the boom lift switches to raise the booms. Raise
the booms until they have moved completely into
boom transport cradle forming the "X" transport
position and the boom cylinders are fully retracted.
The Boom Transport Cradle
The sprayer is equipped with a boom transport cradle
that has a unique safety feature. In the event of
accidental boom contact with a low overhead object
while in the transport position, the boom(s) can be
pushed out of the transport cradles. If this occurs, the
booms will come to rest in a near horizontal position
to the rear of the vehicle. While the booms will not
be damaged due to this movement, they should be
immediately put back into the transport cradle.
Important: The booms can be damaged by
transporting them in any position other than the
"X" transport position using the boom transport
cradle.
To put the booms back into the transport cradle,
lower the boom(s) to the spray position, and then raise
the boom(s) back into the transport position. Make
sure the boom cylinders are fully retracted to prevent
actuator rod damage during storage.

Spraying

Important: In order to ensure that your solution
remains well mixed, use the agitation feature
whenever you have solution in the tank. For
agitation to work, the pump must be on and the
engine must be running above an idle.
Note: This procedure assumes that the pump is on
from the Filling the Spray Tank procedure.
1. Set the master boom switch to the Off position.
2. Adjust the throttle to the desired position to spray
at.
3. Drive to the location where you will be spraying.
4. Lower the booms into position.
5. Set the individual boom switches, as needed, to the
On positions.
6. Use the application rate switch to achieve the
desired pressure as indicated in the Nozzle Selection
Guide provided with the sprayer.
7. Drive at the desired speed and then set the master
boom switch to the On position to begin spraying.
Note: When the tank is nearly empty, the agitation
may cause foaming in the tank. In this case, turn
the agitation switch off. Alternatively, you can use
an anti-foaming agent in the tank.
8. When finished spraying, set the master boom switch
to the Off position to turn off all booms, then set
the pump switch to the Off position.
Note: Return the booms to the transport position
and drive the sprayer to the cleaning area.
Important: Always raise the booms until they
have moved completely into boom transport
cradle forming the "X" transport position and
the boom cylinders are fully retracted whenever
you move the sprayer from one spraying area to
another or move to a storage or cleaning area.
Turf Care Precautions While
Operating in Stationary Modes
Important: Under some conditions, heat from
the engine, radiator, and muffler can potentially
damage grass when operating the sprayer in a
stationary mode. Stationary modes include tank
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