Inspecting the Nylon Pivot
Bushings
Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1.
Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the
parking brake, stop the pump, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key.
2.
Extend the booms to the spray position and
support the booms using stands or straps from
a lift.
3.
With the weight of the boom supported, remove
the bolt and nut securing the pivot pin to the
boom assembly
(Figure
pin.
Figure 65
1. Pivot pin
2. Bolt
3. Nut
4.
Remove the boom and pivot bracket assembly
from the center frame to access the nylon
bushings.
5.
Remove and inspect the nylon bushings from
the front and back sides of the pivot bracket
(Figure
65). Replace any damaged bushings.
6.
Place a small amount of oil on the nylon
bushings and install them into pivot bracket.
7.
Install the boom and pivot bracket assembly into
the center frame, aligning the openings
65).
8.
Install the pivot pin and secure it with the bolt
and nut removed previously.
Repeat the procedure for each boom.
65). Remove the pivot
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4. Nylon bushing
5. Pivot bracket
(Figure
Inspecting the Tank Straps
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the tank straps.
Once the main tank has been filled with water, check
to see if there is any play in the tank straps. If the
straps are loose, tighten the fasteners at the top straps
until they are flush with tank. Do not over tighten.
Important:
Over tightening the tank strap
fasteners can result in deforming and damaging
the straps.
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