SPRAYER CHECK LIST
Down time in the field caused by breakdowns is costly and time consuming. Many breakdowns can be eliminated by periodic equipment maintenance. By spending time run- ning over this checklist before seasonal spraying application time and following proper af- ter season care, you can save time and money later on.
SAFETY FIRST
Keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from rotating parts.
Wear the protective clothing recommended by your chemical and fertilizer manufacturer when working with chemicals.
Be sure rear safety stand is lowered before unhooking sprayer
from tractor, if the sprayer is equipped with this stand.
CHECK Before Going To The Field:
1.NOZZLES
Check the tip for excessive wear by checking for grooves in or near the tip opening.
2.HOSES
Check all hoses for worn or soft spots. Be sure all hose clamps are tightened. Be sure no hoses are kinked or pinched. Check for leakage in any of the lines.
3.BOOM HINGES
Clean the hinges and grease to help the breaking action of the boom.
4.REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replace all worn or damaged parts.
NOTE: Dethmers Manufacturing Company does not and will not make any recommendations concerning the application of various chemicals or solutions. These recommendations relate to either amount or procedure of materials applied. If you have any ques- tions regarding the application of certain chemicals or solutions, contact your chemical supplier and fol- low chemical manufacturer recommendations.
After Season Care
NOTE: It is important that when cleaning the sprayer one wears proper safety equipment. See your chemi- cal or fertilizer package for this information.
1.After spraying chemicals, run water mixed with ammonia through the tank, pump, and all hose hookups. If wettable powder dries out in the sys- tem, it is very difficult to put back into suspension and can cause malfunction, damage or injury.
2.Disassemble the tips and rinse with water or clean- ing solution. (Appropriate for chemical sprayed).
3.Clean the tip opening with a wooden toothpick. Never use wire or a hard object that could distort the opening.
4.Water rinse and dry the tips before storing.
5.Be sure to dispose of all unused chemicals or so- lutions in a proper and ecologically sound manner.
DETHMERS MFG. COMPANY
P.O. BOX 189
4010 320 th St., BOYDEN, IA. 51234 PH: (712)
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