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Important:
If you are using a wettable
powder, mix the powder with a small amount
of water to form a slurry before adding it to
the tank
10.
Add the remaining water to the tank.
Note:
For better agitation, decrease the
application rate setting.
Inspecting the Tank Straps
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the tank straps.
Important:
Overtightening 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
(Figure
84).
Note:
Do not overtighten the tank strap
hardware.
Calibrating the Sprayer
Preparing the Machine
Important:
Before calibrating the sprayer system
used on the HDX-Auto model, fill the sprayer
tank as required with clean water and operate the
machine while spraying at 2.75 bar (40 psi) or
greater for a minimum of 30 minutes.
(Figure
84).
Figure 84
4. Forward tank strap
5. Front of the machine
Note:
Before using the sprayer for the first time, if
you change the nozzles, or as needed, calibrate the
sprayer flow, speed, and section bypass.
1.
Fill the spray tank with clean water.
Note:
Ensure that there is enough water in
the tank to complete each of the calibration
procedures.
2.
Lower the left and right boom sections.
3.
For the HDX-Auto model—operate the machine
while spraying at 2.75 bar (40 psi) or greater for
a minimum of 30 minutes. Fill the sprayer tank
with clean water when finished.
4.
Set the protected settings to off; refer to
the Protect Settings (page
5.
For the HDX-Auto model—set the sprayer
system to the Manual Mode; refer to
between Manual Mode and Automatic Mode
(page
43).
Calibrating the Sprayer Flow
Operator supplied equipment: Stopwatch capable
of measuring to ± 1/10 second and a container
graduated in 50 ml (1 fl oz) increments.
Note:
Calibrating the sprayer flow for machines
without a throttle lock requires 2 people.
Preparing the Sprayer System
1.
Set the transmission as follows:
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For HD-Series Models with a manual
transmission—shift the transmission to the
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EUTRAL
•
For the HDX-Auto model—shift the
transmission to P (park).
2.
Engage the parking brake and start the engine.
3.
Turn on the sprayer pump and turn on the
agitation.
4.
Press down on the accelerator pedal until the
engine reaches maximum speed.
5.
Set the engine speed as follows:
•
For machines without the optional throttle
lock—have 1 person press down on the
accelerator pedal until the engine reaches
maximum speed.
Note:
samples from the sprayer nozzles.
•
For machines with the optional throttle lock,
press down on the accelerator pedal until the
engine reaches maximum speed and set the
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47).
position.
Have the other person collect
Setting
Switching
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