Taking Proper Turf Care Precautions While Operating In Stationary Modes; Spraying Tips; Unclogging A Nozzle - Toro Multi Pro 5800-D Operator's Manual

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1. Highest point of the
fluid-surface curve (do not
measure here)
2. Lowest point of the
fluid-surface curve
(measure here)
7. Compare the volume of water in the graduated
container with the nozzle volume in the
15-second catch test table.
15-Second Catch Test Table
Nozzle Color Milliliters
collected in 15
seconds
Yellow 189
Red 378
Brown 473
Gray 567
White 757
Blue 946
Green 1,419
8. If the fluid level in the graduated catch container
is 7.4 ml (1/4 fl oz) more or less than the nozzle
volume in the 15-second catch test table,
perform 1 of the following:
•
Perform a flow calibration, or replace worn
nozzles and perform a flow calibration;
refer to the flow calibration procedure in the
Software Guide for the Multi Pro 5800-D and
5800-G turf sprayer with ExcelaRate spray
system.
•
Calibrate the agitation bypass valve, or
replace worn nozzles and calibrate the
agitation bypass valve; refer to
the Agitation-Bypass Valve (page
g193829
3. Level surface
Ounces collected
in 15 seconds
6.4
12.8
16.0
19.2
25.6
32.0
48.0
Calibrating
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Taking Proper Turf
Care Precautions while
Operating in Stationary
Modes
Important:
Under some conditions, heat from the
engine, radiator, and muffler can damage grass
when operating the sprayer in a stationary mode.
Stationary modes include tank agitation, hand
spraying with a spray gun, or using a walking
boom.
Use the following precautions:
•
Avoid stationary spraying when conditions are
very hot and/or dry, as turf can be more stressed
during these periods.
•
Avoid parking on the turf while stationary spraying.
Park on a cart path whenever possible.
•
Minimize the amount of time the machine is left
running over any particular area of turf. Both time
and temperature affect how much the grass may
be damaged.
•
Set the engine speed as low as possible to
achieve the desired pressure and flow. This
minimizes the heat generated and the air velocity
from the cooling fan.
•
Allow heat to escape upward from the engine
compartment by raising the seat assemblies during
stationary operation rather than being forced out
under the vehicle.

Spraying Tips

•
Do not overlap areas that you have previously
sprayed.
•
Watch for plugged nozzles. Replace all worn or
damaged nozzles.
•
Use the master section switch to stop the spray
flow before stopping the sprayer. Once it stops,
use the engine-throttle control 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 spray sections on.

Unclogging a Nozzle

If a nozzle becomes clogged while you are spraying,
clean the nozzle as follows:
1. Stop the sprayer on a level surface, shut off the
engine, and engage the parking brake.
2. Set the master section switch to the O
and then set the sprayer-pump switch to the
O position.
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position
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