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2. Use the boom lift switches to lower booms. Wait
until the booms reach the full, extended spray
position.
3. When the booms need to be retracted, stop the
sprayer on level ground.
4. Use the boom lift switches to raise the booms. Raise
the booms until they have moved completely into
boom transport cradle forming the "X" transport
position and the boom cylinders are fully retracted.
Important: To prevent damage to the boom
actuator cylinder, make sure the actuators are
fully retracted before transport.
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.
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. If you stop
the vehicle and need agitation on, place the range
selector in the Neutral position, set the parking
brake, press the accelerator pedal to the floor, turn
on the pump, and turn the neutral engine speed
lock On.
Note: This procedure assumes that the pump is on
from the Filling the Spray Tank procedure.
1. Lower the booms into position.
2. Set the master boom switch to the Off position.
The Spray Pro monitor will display "HOLD".
3. Set the individual boom switches, as needed, to the
On positions.
4. Drive to the location where you will be spraying.
5. Turn the Spray Pro selection dial to the Application
Rate position and use the application rate switch to
achieve the desired rate. To do this:
A. Ensure the pump is On.
B. With the brake pressed, select the desired gear
range then begin driving at maximum speed.
C. Verify the monitor displays the correct
application rate. If needed, manipulate the
application rate switch until the monitor displays
the desired application rate.
D. Return to the location where spraying is to
begin.
6. 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 control valve to the 3 o'clock
position to turn it off. Alternatively, you can use an
anti-foaming agent in the tank (if compatible with
the chemical you are using).
7. 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.
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, place
the range selector in neutral and use the neutral
engine speed lock 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.
• Watch for changes in the application rate that may
indicate that your speed has changed beyond the
range of the nozzles or there is a problem with the
spray system.
Cleaning the Sprayer
Important: You must always empty and clean the
sprayer immediately after each use. Failure to do
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