Operator's Manual

• Properly dispose of un used c hemicals and
c hemical containers as instr ucted b y the
c hemical man ufacturer and y our local codes .
• Chemicals and fumes in the tanks are
dang erous; nev er enter the tank or place y our
head o v er or in the opening .
• F ollo w all local/state/federal requirements for
the spra ying of c hemicals .
Before Operating
• Operate the mac hine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this man ual.
• Nev er allo w c hildren to operate the spra yer .
Any one who operates the spra yer should ha v e
a motor v ehicle license .
• Nev er allo w other adults to operate the spra yer
without first reading and understanding the
Operator’ s Manual . Only trained and authorized
persons should operate this spra yer . Mak e sure
that all operators are ph ysically and mentally
capable of operating the spra yer .
• T his v ehicle is designed to car r y onl y y ou ,
the operator , and one passenger in the seat
pro vided b y the man ufacturer . Nev er car r y
any other passeng ers on the v ehicle .
• Nev er operate the spra yer when under
the influence of dr ugs or alcohol. Ev en
prescription dr ugs and cold medicines can
cause dro wsiness .
• Do not dri v e the spra yer when y ou are tired.
Be sure to tak e occasional breaks . It is v er y
impor tant that y ou sta y aler t at all times .
• Become familiar with the controls and kno w
ho w to stop the engine quic kly .
• K ee p all shields , safety devices , and decals in
place . If a shield, safety device , or decal is
malfunctioning, illegible , or damag ed, re pair or
re place it before operating the mac hine .
• Alw a ys w ear substantial shoes . Do not operate
the mac hine while w earing sandals , tennis
shoes , or sneak ers . Do not w ear loose fitting
clothing or jew elr y whic h could g et caught in
mo ving par ts and cause personal injur y .
• W earing safety glasses , safety shoes , long pants ,
and a helmet is advisable and required b y some
local safety and insurance regulations .
• K ee p ev er y one , especially c hildren and pets ,
a w a y from the areas of operation.
• Be extremely careful when operating around
people . Alw a ys be a w are of where b ystanders
might be and k ee p them a w a y from the w ork
area.
• Before operating the v ehicle , alw a ys c hec k all
par ts of the v ehicle and any attac hments . If
something is wrong, stop using the v ehicle.
Mak e sure problem is cor rected before v ehicle
or attac hment is operated ag ain.
• Since g asoline is highly flammable , handle it
carefully .
– Use an appro v ed g asoline container .
– Do not remo v e the cap from the fuel tank
when the engine is hot or r unning .
– Do not smok e while handling g asoline .
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors , and fill it to
about 1 inc h (25 mm) belo w the top of the
tank (the bottom of the filler nec k). Do
not o v erfill it.
– Wipe up any spilled g asoline .
• Use only an appro v ed non-metal, por table fuel
container . Static electric disc harg e can ignite
g asoline v apors in a ung rounded fuel container .
R emo v e the fuel container from the bed of the
v ehicle and place on the g round a w a y from the
v ehicle before filling . K ee p nozzle in contact
with container while filling .
• Chec k the safety interloc k system daily
for proper operation. If a switc h should
malfunction, re place the switc h before
operating mac hine . After ev er y tw o years ,
re place the interloc k switc hes in the safety
system, whether they are w orking properly or
not.
While Operating
Engine exhaust contains carbon mono xide,
which is an odor less, deadl y poison that can
kill y ou.
Do not r un engine indoor s or in an enclosed
ar ea.
• Operator and passeng er should remain seated
whenev er the v ehicle is in motion. Operator
should k ee p both hands on steering wheel,
whenev er possible and passeng er should
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