North Star MTBSL owner manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Intended Use	4
Summary of Important Safety Information	5

During Assembly

During Use

•	General Chemical Safety
•	Chemical Application Safety
•	Towing Safety
•	Chemical Accident Procedures
Warning Label Locations		7
Component Inventory
Unpacking		8
Unpacking the Manual Bag		9
Assembly
Step One: Attach the tongue to the cart base		10
Step Two: Attach the hitch mount to the tongue		10
Step Three: Attach the cart base to the sprayer		10
Step Four: Attach wheels to cart base		11
Step Five: Attach boom supports and boom bracket to cart base		11
Step Six: Attach boom arms to boom bracket		12
Step Seven: Attach gun hose to spray gun and pump		13
Step Eight: Attach hose guide to tank		13
Step Nine: Attach gun clips to tank		13
Step Ten: Attach drain cap to tank		13
Step Eleven: Install boom valve to pump		14
Step Twelve: Connect boom valve to boom nozzles		14
Step Thirteen: Attach sprayer to vehicle		15
Step Fourteen: Connect remote switch to vehicle battery		15
Step Fifteen: Check and test completed assembly		17
Machine Components		18
Operation
Important Safety Information - Operation		19
•	General Chemical Safety
•	Chemical Application Safety
•	Towing Safety
•	Chemical Accident Procedures
Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use		23
Using the Sprayer
Step One: Assess wind conditions and clear work area		24
Step Two: Fill the sprayer		25
Step Three: Operate the sprayer		27
Step Four: Clean sprayer and decontaminate after use		30
Storage	..........................................................................................................................................	31
Preparing for storage
Removing from storage
Troubleshooting		32
Specifications		33
Parts Breakdown – Exploded View		34
Appendix A: Broadcast Spray Calibration Tables		35

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Contents Mtbsl Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Spraying Pesticides Intended UseChemical Application Safety Summary of Important Safety InformationDuring Assembly General Chemical SafetyTowing Safety Chemical accident proceduresDifferently with filled sprayer attached Unpacking Closely inspect all contents in the shipping cartonFollowing items are found in the manual bag Unpacking the Manual BagStep Three Attach the cart base to the sprayer AssemblyStep One Attach the tongue to the cart base Step Two Attach the hitch mount to the tongueStep Five Attach boom supports and boom bracket to cart base Step Four Attach wheels to cart baseStep Six Attach boom arms to the boom bracket Step Ten Attach drain cap to tank Step Seven Attach gun hose to spray gun and pumpStep Eight Attach hose guide to tank Step Nine Attach gun clips to tankStep Twelve Connect boom valve to boom nozzles Step Eleven Install boom valve to pumpStep Thirteen Attach sprayer to vehicle Step Fourteen Connect remote switch to vehicle batteryConnected to the battery Working condition Step Fifteen Check and test completed assemblyCheck and test completed assembly Check assemblyMachine Components General Chemical Safety Operation Important Safety InformationAfter Spraying Chemical Application SafetyBefore Spraying During SprayingTowing Safety Inhalation Important safety rules Operation Preparing the Sprayer for Each UseInspect Inspect and test the sprayer thoroughly Repair Operation Using the Sprayer Step One Assess wind conditions and clear work areaSpray because the wind is too strong Fill the sprayer using the following steps Step Two Fill the sprayerEnsure tank is flushed of all chemicals from prior uses Fill tank Check drainReview safety Step Three Operate the sprayerBegin agitation if Adjust nozzle Squeeze trigger & To spray, squeeze the gun triggerUnfold one or both boom arms as required Ensure uniform coverage Ensure correct spray patternLaunder Step Four Clean sprayer and decontaminate after useDrain tank DecontaminateAdd antifreeze StoragePreparing for storage Removing from storageBefore attempting to service the sprayer TroubleshootingAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders SpecificationsPart# Description Model Qty Exploded View 28517/28518 Rev. LHeight Appendix a Broadcast Spray Calibration TablesApproximate flow from one nozzle Spray Pressure