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After completing the filling process, you are now
ready to start spraying. While travelling from the fill
station to the field, the pump should be running at
400 - 500 rpm with the agitator running in order to
ensure that the chemical mix is adequately agitated
prior to spraying.
NOTE: The following information is provided as a
guide only. It is the responsibility of the operator to
assess the conditions in the field where the spray
application is taking place
NOTE: The bypass ball valve must be open while
spraying.
1. nter the field, unfold boom and set the boom to
desired height above the target and have pump
running.
2. Switch on the console and set to run in self test
mode (while stationary). Information on running
Suction Filter Cleaning
The suction filter tap is plumbed before the filter
housing. The suction filter receives fluid from
either the rinse water tank or the main spray tank.
Therefore, all fluid to be sprayed or flushed through
the system passes through this filter.
NOTE: Running the main spray pump dry will
damage it. The main spray pump must be OFF when
switching from main spray tank to rinse water tank
and vice versa.
Filter e o al
or information specific to your circumstances, the
spraying equipment being used and the chemicals
being applied, consult your agronomist or chemical
supplier.
WARNING: Always wear the recommended
personal protective equipment and use caution
while working with chemicals.
To remove the suction filter bowl, follow the steps
below.
NOTE: A quantity of fresh water will need to be in
the rinse tank.
1.
Set the tap handle in the OFF position.
2.
Loosen the nut holding the filter bowl slowly.
Take care as some chemical may dribble out.
3.
Suction on the filter bowl can be relieved by
briefly OP NIN the tap for about 2 seconds
and then off again. This will cause the filter bowl
Prairie Pro Operator's Manual MY19 - REV 2
in self test mode can be found in the Raven
operator's manual supplied.
3. Turn on all boom sections
4. Remain stationary until all boom lines have been
completely purged with product from the main
tank.
5. Switch off all boom sections.
6. Commence travel on primary swath and engage
boom master switch. Auto rate controller will
now control application based on the calibration
information entered by the operator.
7. To avoid overlap it is recommended that
individual boom section switches are used to turn
on/off sections as needed.
8. When you have completed the task at hand,
please follow the flushing instructions to ensure
that all plumbing is flushed.
to drop and become loose. Stand clear of bowl
and be sure to catch any chemical coming out in
a suitable container.
4.
Once chemical has stopped coming out of the
filter, unscrew the nut fully to remove the filter
bowl. Be careful when removing the bowl as
there may still be some chemical in it.
5.
Clean the screen and the O rings, then refit and
ensure that O-rings are in place.
Right: Filter spanner GA4524995
suits the suction filter.
Above: The suction filter is mounted in the left hand
side pod.
Filter body
Filter nut
Filter bowl
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