Operator's Manual

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OPERATION
USING THE SPRAYER:
1. Drive Vehicle to the area to be sprayed.
2. Position the throttle at 7/8 to full engine speed
to provide the necessary ground speed, pressure
and volume.
3. Turn Pump ON/OFF, switch to "ON", and begin
forward motion. Switch FOOT SWITCH ON/OFF
to "ON", and use the Master, or Individual Boom
Switches to control the Boom Sections while
spraying.
IMPORTANT! PROPER APPLICATION OF
TURF-GRASS CHEMICALS IS ESSENTIAL.
While operating the Sprayer:
 Do not overlap areas that have been sprayed
previously.
 Watch for plugged Nozzles. Replace all worn
Nozzles or those producing streaky or uneven
patterns.
4. Stop the spray flow before stopping the vehicle.
AFTER SPRAYING:
It is extremely important to carefully wash and rinse
the System after every use. This includes the Tank,
Pump, Hoses, Nozzles, Strainer Screen, and also
the exterior of the Spray Vehicle.
Flush Pump After Use:
One of the most common causes for faulty pump
performance is "gumming" or corrosion inside the
pump. Flush the pump and entire system with a
Tank cleaning agent. Mix according to the
manufacturer's directions. This will dissolve most
residue remaining in the pump, leaving the inside
of the pump clean for the next use.
The addition of a detergent cleaner may be
advisable in the initial washing. Directions for such
an addition, if required, are included on the
chemical container.
Cleaning of Sprayer should be accomplished in
an area where there is no potential for the
chemicals to be washed off in surface water or to
enter subsurface drainage systems.
When Sprayer is not to be used for an extended
period, refer to the STORAGE section on page
19 for the detailed instructions to prevent damage
to the components.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventative maintenance is most important to
assure long life of the Pro-Control  Spray
System. The following maintenance procedures
should be followed on a regular basis.
Flush the entire spraying system as described
above after each use. Failure to clean the system
can result in a chemical residue which can plug
the Flow Meter, Motor Valves, Hoses and/or
Nozzle Tips, and seriously damage the Pump.
Wash spray nozzles thoroughly with water. Using
compressed air, blow out orifice, clean and dry.
If orifice remains clogged, clean it with a soft
bristled brush. Never use a metal object.
Check all of the nozzles frequently to spot any
inconsistencies in the spray pattern. Worn nozzle
orifices which allow a greater volume of spray
material to flow through the nozzle can cause an
expensive loss in chemical and/or turf damage.
SUCTION STRAINER:
Remove the Strainer and clean the Strainer
Screen daily when spraying wettable powders -
after every 50 hours when using liquid chemical.
CONTROL CONSOLE:
Always cover or otherwise protect the Control
Console from moisture to prevent damage to the
electronic system.