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5. Line Strainer
The line strainer before the sprayer pump inlet
contains a 50-mesh screen. The screen should be
cleaned regularly to maintain the efficiency of the
spray system during spray applications.
WARNING:
Protective gloves should be worn
whenever
contaminated material. Protective gloves must
be
unlined
materials,
polyethylene, or neoprene.
PESTICIDE LABELS FOR DIRECTIONS ON
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO BE WORN WHILE
HANDLING A PESTICIDE.
WARNING: Solution contained in part
of the plumbing tree and the cup will
empty through the filter when the cup
is removed.
Follow the procedure for rinsing the main tank at
the end of each day on page 33 prior to removing
the cup and screen. Rinsing the main tank will
ensure the minimum amount of chemical residue
remains in the spray system.
After the main tank has been rinsed clean, remove
the cup and screen. Wash the screen thoroughly
and rinse the cup with clean water.
When changing to different chemicals, the screen
and cup should be rinsed clean using the same
solutions outlined on page 34. Follow the same
procedures for cleaning the main tank.
dispose of the wash water in the main tank until all
foreign material is separated from the wash water.
Consult with your state or local environment
department and the chemical manufacturer
regarding the disposal of small quantities of
chemicals, chemical containers and wash
water.
When the sprayer pump performance is affected
because the screen is obstructed, the screen may
need to be cleaned when the main tank contains
chemical product.
1. Ensure the main line valve A is turned so that
the direction arrow points toward the pump and
away from the main tank.
2. Shut off the agitation valve C. If the Sprayer is
equipped with a rear tank, shut off the valve for
the rear tank on the right side of the self-
propelled windrower.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
AVOID
INJURY!
handling
pesticide
made
of
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Do not
3. Use a container to contain any spillage when
the cup is removed. Remove the screen and
cup. Wash it thoroughly. DO NOT dispose of
the wash water in the main tank until any
debris can be separated from the wash water.
4. Replace the screen and cup. Return the main
line valve A from the tank so that the direction
arrow points toward the pump and the main
tank. Open the valve to the main suction line
of the rear tank located on the right side of the
SP windrower. Open the agitation valve C.
NOTE: When reassembling the screen and
cup onto the spray system, slide the screen into
place prior to installing the filter cup.
same procedure when it is necessary to replace
the O-ring seal.
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