Operating The Booms; Spraying; Turf Care Precautions While Operating In Stationary Modes - Toro 41593 Operator's Manual

a suitable container with sufficient fresh water to
create a free flowing slurry. Failure to do so may
result in chemical deposits on the bottom of the
tank, degraded agitation, clogging of filters and
improper agitation rates.
Toro recommends using the approved Eductor Kit
for this machine. Contact your Authorized Toro
Dealer for more information.
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.
Important: To prevent damage to the boom actuator
cylinder, make sure the actuators are fully retracted
before transport.
Important: Release the actuator switch once the
booms have reached the desired position. Running the
actuators against the stops may cause damage to the
cylinders and or other hydraulic components.
Operating 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; refer to
Filling the Spray Tank (page 23).
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 agitation, hand spraying
with a spray gun, or using a walking boom.
Use the following precautions:
•
Avoid stationary spraying when conditions are very hot
and/or dry, as turf can be more stressed during these
periods.
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