MTBSL ITEM NUMBER: 28517 or 28518 SERIAL NUM BER: _____________ TM Owner’s Manual Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing, and Storage Tow Behind Sprayer: For outdoor use with agricultural pesticides and other liquids** WARNING READ and UNDERSTAND the Ow ner’s Manual completely before using this sprayer. Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructions. READ and FOLLOW chemical label instructions. Pesticides are hazardous chemicals.
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Table of Contents Intended Use ................................................................................................................................. 4 Summary of Important S afety Information................................................................................5 During Assembly During Use • • • • General Chemical Safety Chemical Application Safety Towing Safety Chemical Accident Procedures Warning Label Locations.......................................................................
Intended Use The sprayer is intended for use in spraying agricultural pesticides and other nonflammable liquids. SPRAYING PES TICIDES: Pesticides are hazardous chemicals that must be handled with caution as directed throughout this manual and on the pesticide label. Pesticides are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and defined as: Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest.
Summary of Important Safety Information WARNING Read and understand this owne r’s manual completely before using the sprayer. Read each chemical label’s instructions before handling the chemical. Improper use of the sprayer or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or illness for the operator or nearby persons/animals, or cause damage to the environment. LISTED B ELO W is a summary of safe ty information of particular importance .
Summary of Important Safety Information (continued) • • • • SEE Troubleshooting section of this manual before attempting any repairs. Wear personal protective equipment and follow safety instructions. After Spraying CLEAN sprayer immediately after use according to the directions provided in this manual. DECONTAMINATE yourself after you are done spraying and have cleaned the sprayer. Wash all exposed areas of the body with soap and water, and remove and launder clothing.
Warning Label Location WARNING READ and UNDERSTAND the Ow ner’s Manual completely before using this sprayer. Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructions. READ and FOLLOW chemical label instructions. Pesticides are hazardous chemicals which must be handled carefully. KNOW emergency procedures BEFORE handling chemicals. Sprayer leaks, bodily chemical contact, poisoning, and spills require immediate response.
Unpacking Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton. Note that some parts are shipped inside the tank. • If you have damaged components: Contact the freight company that delivered the unit and file a claim. • If you have missing components: Contact NorthStar Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810.
Unpacking the Manual Bag The following items are found in the manual bag. #10 x ¼” Screw (2) Gun Clip (2) Rubber Washer Drain Cap 5/16 x 1” Bolt (2) Wheel Retainers (2) Hose Guide 5/16 x ¾” Carr.
Assembly Step One: Attach the tongue to the cart base Fasten with (2) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (2) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs. Step Two: Attach the hitch mount to the tongue Fasten with (2) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (2) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs.
Assembly (continued) Step Four: Attach wheels to cart base 1. Slide axle into holes on bottom of cart base. 2. Slide the tires and wheel retainers onto the axle. 3. Tighten wheel retainers down with supplied hex wrench. Axle Cart base Wheel retainer Wood plank or spacer (Not included) Tire Step Fi ve: Attach boom supports and boom bracket to cart base 1. Fasten the boom supports to the cart base with (4) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (4) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs. 2.
Assembly (continued) Step Six: Attach boom arms to the boom bracket 1. Attach the boom arms to the boom bracket with (2) 5/16 x 1” bolts, (2) 5/16 nyloc nuts, and (4) 5/16 flat washers. 2. Tighten nuts until the boom arms do not move freely. (They should still be loose enough to move up and down.
Assembly (continued) Step Seven: Attach gun hose to spray gun and pump 1. Attach one end of gun hose to the pump hose barb. Follow hose clamp installation instructions. 2. Attach the other end of gun hose to the spray gun. Follow hose clamp installation instructions. Step Eight: Attach hose guide to tank Route gun hose around sprayer and through hose guide, then attach hose guide to tank with (1) 5/16 x ½” flange bolt. Gun hose Hose clamp Pump hose barb Hose clamp installation instructions 1.
Assembly (continued) Step Eleven: Install boom val ve to pump Install the boom valve with (2) hose clamps and (1) 14” hose. Follow hose clamp installation instructions below. 1. Attach one end of the 14” hose to the boom hose barb on the pump. 2. Attach the other end of the 14” hose to the boom valve. Step Twel ve: Connect boom val ve to boom nozzles Connect with (4) hose clamps, (1) 14” hose, and (1) 24” hose. Follow hose clamp installation instructions below. 1.
Assembly (continued) Step Thirteen: Attach sprayer to vehicle 1. Secure the sprayer to the tow vehicle with a hitch pin (not included, call 800.270.0810 and order Item# 2501946). 2. M ake sure both boom nozzles are pointed toward the ground. If they are not, loosen the nozzle retaining nut, orient the opening of the boom nozzle to point straight down, then retighten the nozzle retaining nut.
Assembly (continued) 1. Pre paratory safe ty Pre paratory safe ty ste ps: • • • • 2. Connect remote switch to battery ALWAYS use eye protection NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition. NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time or with any noninsulated tools. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and neutralize with baking soda.
Assembly (continued) 7. To disconnect pe rmanently When it is necessary to disconne ct the spraye r’s remote switch from the batte ry, use the following proce dure: 1. Disconnect sprayer’s pump cord from the remote switch. 2. Disconnect the remote switch from the vehicle battery as follows: a) Disconnect vehicle battery ground wire. b) Disconnect the remote switch’s black battery clamp from the negative(-) terminal of the vehicle battery.
Machine Components 1.) Remote S witch. The remote switch connects the battery to the pump power cord and allows the operator to turn the sprayer pump on and off. 2.) Hitch Mount. The hitch mount connects the vehicle hitch to the sprayer. 3.) S prayer Tank. The sprayer tank holds the chemical. 4.) Fill Cap. The fill cap has a ball check to allow air to enter the tank as the chemical is dispensed, but does not allow chemical to escape the tank. 5.) Pump Power Cord.
Operation – Important Safety Information Now that you have completed and tested your assembly, there is some important safety and health information you need to know with regard to handling and spraying chemicals, as well as vehicle handling with the sprayer attached. WARNING Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using the sprayer. General Chemical Safety: WARNING Pesticides are hazardous chemicals.
Operation – Important Safety Information (continued) Chemical Application Safety: WARNING Caution must be used when spraying chemicals to avoid unsafe exposure to humans and the environment . Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Be fore Spraying Spraye r pre p. ALWAYS inspect and prepare the sprayer before use according to the directions provided in this manual. Kee p spraye r off.
Operation – Important Safety Information (continued) Towing Safety: WARNING The filled sprayer is very heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over. Follow the instructions below for safely towing the sprayer. • • • • • • • • • • • • Read vehicle instructions. Review towing safety instructions in your towing vehicle manual. Driver age. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate the towing vehicle with the sprayer attached. Securely attached.
Operation – Important Safety Information (continued) Bodily chemical contact Personal contamination can occur when chemicals splash, spill, or spray dire ctly onto a person. 1. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label listed in the “ First Aid” or “ Statements of Practical Treatment” section. General procedures include: a) Eyes – immediately flush with water or follow other directions as specified on the chemical label.
Operation – Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use If the sprayer has been used previously, it must be prepared BEFORE EACH SUBSEQUENT USE. WARNING Read instructions below carefully for inspecting and preparing the sprayer. Damaged or clogged equipment could result in leaks or uncontrolled spray. Leaks could result in injury to the operator or bystanders from chemical exposure, or cause damage to the environment. Important safety rules: • • • Powe r off.
Operation – Using the Sprayer Step One: Assess wind conditions and clear work area. Before you decide to spray, you must determine whether wind conditions are suitable. You must also restrict access to the work area to ensure the safety of bystanders. WARNING Do not spray if wind speeds are greater than 4 MPH or if there are bystanders in the intended spray area. 1. Assess wind spee d Assess weathe r conditions to ensure that it is not too windy to spray.
Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued) Step Two: Fill the sprayer. WARNING ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label when handling pesticides. Long pants and sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, and eye protection are strongly recommended. Additional protective gear may be required depending on the particular pesticide. Fill the sprayer using the following steps: 1. Re vie w safe ty information 2. Choose safe mixing/ loading area 3.
Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued) 7. Che ck drain cap Be fore filling tank, ensure drain cap is se curely tightene d. Drain cap 8. Fill tank Add pesticide to tank through fill cap: a) Confirm the chemical/water dilution ratios specified on the chemical label. b) Determine chemical and water volumes needed for the planned application, taking into consideration that maximum tank capacity is 16 gallons for Item# 28517 and 26 gallons for Item# 28518.
Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued) Step Three: Operate the sprayer. WARNING ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label when spraying. Long pants and sleeves, chemical-resistant gloves, and eye protection are strongly recommended. Additional protective gear may be required depending on the particular pesticide. 1. Re vie w safe ty information 2. Wear pe rsonal prote ctive e quipment 3.
Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued) 6. Squeeze trigge r & To spray, squeeze the gun trigger. adjust nozzle - Twist the spray nozzle to adjust from a straight stre am to hollow cone spray patte rn, as recommended on the chemical label for proper delivery rate. Note: It is not unusual for the operator to be exposed to chemical drips while adjusting the nozzle – gloves should be chemical resistant. Retaining nut Spray nozzle 7. O perate broadcast A.
Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued) C. Ensure correct spray pattern Make sure both boom nozzles are pointed toward the ground. If they are not, loosen the nozzle retaining nut, orient the opening of the boom nozzle to point straight down, then retighten the nozzle retaining nut. Nozzle retaining nut Boom nozzle IMPO RTANT: Make sure broadcast nozzles are oriented to spray straight down before you start. An incorrectly positioned broadcast nozzle may spray chemicals on you or others.
Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued) Step Four: Clean sprayer and decontaminate after use. When done using the sprayer, it is important to clean the sprayer and decontaminate yourself. Do not store the sprayer with chemicals in the tank, as it is unsafe and could also result in damage to the equipment. WARNING Clean-up and decontamination procedures must be followed after each use.
Storage Prepare the sprayer for end-of-season storage by running RV antifreeze through the system. This will keep internal parts lubricated, protect against corrosion, and keep the unit from freezing. CAUTION The sprayer will be damaged if it freezes. Protect the sprayer from freezing during storage by following the instructions below. Preparing for storage: 1. Add antifreeze Pour 1 gallon of RV antifreeze into the tank.
Troubleshooting WARNING Before troubleshooting or attempting to service, read the following safety rules to avoid accidental exposure to chemical and also risk of electric shock. Note: A reserve, clean container capable of holding at least 16 gallons (Item# 28517) or 26 gallons (Item# 28518) should be kept for use when the sprayer tank needs to be emptied temporarily for repairs.
Specifications Electrical System Requirements Electrical connection………………. 12 VDC Amp draw from pump……………... 7.0 Amps Sprayer Specifications Maximum GPM……………………. 1.8 GPM Continuous Pressure……………….. 60 PSI Tank Maximum Capacity………….. 16 Gallons (Item #28517) 26 Gallons (Item #28518) Overall Dimensions Item #28517.…………………… 34.0”L x 14.5”W x 20.5”H Item #28518………………….… 34.0”L x 14.5”W x 24.5”H Dry Weight / Weight full of water Item #28517……………………. 60 lb. / 188 lb. Item #28518………………….… 65 lb. / 273 lb.
Exploded View – 28517/28518 – Rev. L Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Part# 39265 30746 30290 5286 5377 777848 5239 37690 35082 30290 34115 30290 5387 777849 5232 5380 777850 30290 5383 30172 5230 777359 Description Spray gun Hose clamp Gun hose Hose barb Tee w/ gauge port Pressure gauge Pump fitting Sprayer pump Hose barb elbow 14” Hose Hose barb elbow 4.
Appendix A – Broadcast Spray Calibration Tables Below are some guidelines to help you calibrate your broadcast sprayer. This is a very important step in operating the broadcast sprayer such that too much or too little chemical may be applied. 1. Using Table 1, find a table that corresponds with the chemical manufacturer’s suggested application rate(gallons per acre, gallons per 1000 sq. ft., or gallons per 100 sq. ft.). 2.
