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7. Align the hose and hose fitting to the strainer housing
at the top of the tank to the and secure fitting and
housing with the retainer that you removed in step 2.
Inspecting the Tank Straps
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the tank
straps.
Important: Over tightening the tank strap fasteners can
result in deforming and damaging the tank and straps.
1. Fill the main tank with water.
2. Check to see if there is any movement between the
tank straps and the tank
1. Rear tank strap
2. Bolt
3. Flanged locknut
3. If the tank straps fit loose to the tank, tighten the
flanged locknuts and bolts at the top of straps until the
straps are flush with the surface of the tank
Note: Do not over tighten the tank strap hardware.
Operating the Machine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the operator's seat and keep your foot off the
traction pedal.
2. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged, the traction
pedal is in the Neutral position, the throttle is in the
Slow position.
3. Turn the switch to the On/Preheat position.
Note: An automatic timer will control the preheat for
approximately 6 seconds.
4. After preheating, turn the key to the Start position.
5. Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
6. Release the key when the engine starts.
(Figure
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Figure 26
4. Forward tank strap
5. Front of the machine
(Figure
7. If the engine requires additional preheating, turn the
key to the Off position, then to the On/Preheat
position.
Note: Repeat steps through as required.
8. Run the engine at idle speed or partial throttle until
the engine warms up.
Driving the Machine
1. Press the traction pedal forward to drive the machine
forward or press the pedal rearward to drive the
machine in reverse.
Important: Ensure that you allow the sprayer
to come to a stop before switching between the
Forward and Reverse positions.
2. To slowly stop the machine, release the traction pedal.
Note: The traction pedal will return to the Neutral
position.
3. To stop quickly, press the brake pedal.
Note: The stopping distance of you machine may vary
depending on the sprayer-tank load and ground speed
of the machine.
Setting the Ground Speed Lock Switch
CAUTION
If you press the ground speed lock switch and do
not have your foot on the traction pedal, the traction
unit may suddenly stop and cause you to lose
control, possibly injuring you or bystanders.
26).
Ensure that you have your foot on the traction pedal
when you disengage the ground speed lock switch.
1. Drive forward and attain the desired ground speed;
refer to
Driving the Machine (page
2. Press the top of the ground speed lock switch.
Note: The light on the switch illuminates.
3. Take your foot off the traction pedal.
Note: The sprayer will maintain the speed you set.
4. To release the ground speed lock switch, either place
your foot on the traction pedal and press the bottom of
the switch or remove your foot from the traction pedal
and press the brake pedal.
Note: The light on the switch turns off and the
traction control returns to the traction pedal.
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