Agri-Fab 45-02932 owner manual Operation

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING

It is important to test the boom and spray gun with plain water before using chemicals. This will enable you to check the sprayer for leaks and to set the spray pattern and nozzle pressure. If a leak should occur, thread tape may be used to better seal the fitting.

ON-OFF SWITCH

This switch is connected in line to the wiring assembly and is used by the operator to turn the pump motor on or off.

USING THE SPRAYER

1.Determine the application rate (gallons per 1,000 sq. feet or gallons per acre) based on the chemical manufacturers recommendations. Use this rate to help select the pressure setting and tractor speed in the following instructions.

2.Determine the approximate square footage of the area to be sprayed and estimate the number of gallons required. This can help avoid unneeded solution left in the tank.

3.Determine the appropriate speed at which to travel, based on the chosen pressure setting and the recommended application rate. Use the tip chart on page 9.

PUMP PRESSURE SWITCH

The pump is equipped with a pressure switch.The pressure switch senses outlet pressure of the pump and will turn off the electrical power to the pump at a predetermined high pressure point (60 PSI). If the flow demand is very low, the pump may reach this high pressure point and the switch will cause "cycling" (the pump cycles on and off rapidly). This is not a problem unless the pump is subject to continuous cycling within one second intervals for long periods of time.

ADJUSTING OPERATING PRESSURE

The sprayer is equipped with a "Y" fitting containing a bypass valve and a boom valve. The bypass valve controls the flow to the return (bypass) hose.The amount of flow through the return hose determines the operating pressure when the boom or the spray gun is in use. Adjust the bypass valve while either the boom or the spray gun is in use to obtain the desired pressure, indicated by the pressure gauge. The tip chart on page 9 shows how different pressure settings affect boom application rates.

ON-OFF ADJUSTMENT OF BOOM NOZZLES

The boom valve on the "Y" fitting controls flow to the boom nozzles. It should be either completely open or completely closed. The boom operating pressure can be controlled using the bypass valve on the "Y" fitting.

ADJUSTING SPRAY GUN NOZZLE

Turn the nozzle on the spray gun to adjust the spray from a cone shaped fine mist to a straight stream. Control the spray gun operating pressure with the bypass valve on the "Y" fitting. Maximum spray gun pressure can be attained when the boom is shut off.

4.To determine the throttle setting for attaining the appropriate speed, mark off 100, 200 and 300 feet intervals. The speed chart at the bottom of page 9 indicates the number of seconds it takes to travel these distances.Set the throttle and, with a running start, travel the distances in the number of seconds indicated by the speed chart. Once you have determined the throttle and gear settings needed, mark the throttle location so that you can easily resume the same speed after stopping.

5.Set the operating pressure. Spray with plain water to help determine the best setting. For best results stay in the 20 to 30 PSI range. (At 10 PSI the spray pattern begins to break up, at 40 PSI some drift develops.) Refer to the tip chart on page 9.

6.Add the chemical solution to the tank, following the product instructions.

7.Drive to the starting place for spraying. Set the boom in position for spraying. Set the throttle at the position determined in step 4. Flip the sprayer's in-line switch to the "ON" position to start spraying.

8.Stay clear of flowers, shrubs and evergreen trees when spraying weed control solutions to prevent contact of the solution with these sensitive plants.

CAUTION: WEAR EYE PROTECTION,

GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

WHEN HANDLING ANDWORKINGWITH

LAWN CHEMICALS.

SETTING THE BOOM FOR SPRAYING

The correct positioning of the boom places the nozzles approximately 40" apart and 14" above the ground. This gives a spray width of approximately 80" with a slight center overlap. See figure 11.

a.Slide the boom bars out to the ends of the slots.

b.Swivel the boom bars until the nozzles are approximately 14" above the ground.

c.Make sure the nozzles are adjusted so that the openings point straight down.

40"

14"

80"

FIGURE 11

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45-02932 specifications

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