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1. Section-bypass shutoff valve (closed position)
5.
For machines operated in the application-rate
mode, ensure that the section-bypass shutoff
valve is closed
(Figure
6.
Engage the parking brake and start the engine.
Note:
Allow the engine to warm for 10 minutes.
7.
For machines operated in the application-rate
mode, perform the steps in Using the Test
Speed; refer to the Software Guide for the
Multi Pro 5800-D and 5800-G turf sprayers with
ExcelaRate spray system.
Note:
Set the simulated test speed between 4
km/h (2 mph) and 14 km/h (9 mph).
Performing a Catch Test
1.
Set the spray section switch(es) to the O
position for the section(s) that you are testing.
2.
Set the throttle to the F
3.
Set the master section switch to the O
4.
Perform a 15-second catch test at 1 of the active
spray nozzles.
Figure 49
49).
position.
AST
N
Figure 50
5.
Shut off the master section switch, set the
throttle to the slow position, shut off the spray
pump, and shut off the engine.
6.
Set the graduated container on a level surface
and note the fluid volume
Important:
graduated container, you must set the
container on a level surface.
Important:
graduated container, read the fluid volume in
the graduated container at the lowest point
of the fluid-surface curve.
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Important:
volume in the graduated container will
significantly impact the accuracy of the
sprayer calibration.
N
1. Highest point of the
fluid-surface curve (do not
measure here)
2. Lowest point of the
fluid-surface curve
position.
(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
Yellow
Red
Brown
Gray
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White
40
(Figure
51).
When you are reading the
When you are reading the
Small errors reading the fluid
Figure 51
3. Level surface
Milliliters
Ounces collected
collected in 15
in 15 seconds
seconds
189
6.4
378
12.8
473
16.0
567
19.2
757
25.6
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