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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
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 section 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
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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.
•
Avoid parking on the turf while stationary spraying. Park
on a cart path whenever possible.
•
Minimize the amount of time the machine is left
running over any particular area of turf. Both time and
temperature affect how much the grass may be damaged.
•
Set the engine speed as low as possible to achieve the
desired pressure and flow. This will minimize the heat
generated and the air velocity from the cooling fan.
•
Allow heat to escape upward from the engine
compartment by raising the seat assemblies during
stationary operation rather than being forced out under
the vehicle.
Spraying Tips
•
Do not overlap areas that you have previously sprayed.
•
Watch for plugged nozzles. Replace all worn or damaged
nozzles.
•
Use the master boom switch to stop the spray flow before
stopping the sprayer. Once stopped, use the neutral
engine speed control to hold the engine speed up to keep
the agitation running.
•
You will obtain better results if the sprayer is moving
when you turn the booms on.
Unclogging a Nozzle
If a nozzle becomes clogged while you are spraying, you can
clean it using a hand spray bottle of water or a toothbrush.
1. Stop the sprayer on a level surface, stop the engine,
and set the parking brake.
2. Set the master boom switch to the Off position and
then set the pump switch to the Off position.
3. Remove the clogged nozzle and clean it using a spray
bottle of water or a toothbrush.
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