Check drain, Fill tank | North Star MTBSL instruction

Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)

7. Check drain	Before filling tank, ensure drain cap is securely tightened.
cap

Drain cap

8. Fill tank

Add pesticide to tank through fill cap:

a)Confirm the chemical/water dilution ratios specified on the chemical label.

b)Determine chemical and water volumes needed for the planned application, taking into consideration that maximum tank capacity is 16 gallons for Item# 28517 and 26 gallons for Item# 28518.

Note: Only purchase and mix as much chemical as you need for the planned application in order to minimize chemical overapplication and the need for storing unused chemicals.

c)Add chemical to the tank through the fill cap.

If the chemical is not pre-mixed, add water and pesticide concentrate in the order prescribed on the label.

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9. Ensure	Ensure chemical is thoroughly mixed in tank.
chemical	- Stirring device should be made of metal or plastic, non-chemical absorbing
mixed	material, and then properly cleaned and stored after use.
10. Replace fill	Replace fill cap and tighten securely.
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North Star MTBSL owner manual Check drain, Fill tank

Contents

Mtbsl Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Intended Use Spraying Pesticides General Chemical Safety Summary of Important Safety InformationDuring Assembly Chemical Application Safety Chemical accident procedures Towing Safety Differently with filled sprayer attached Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton Unpacking Unpacking the Manual Bag Following items are found in the manual bag Step Two Attach the hitch mount to the tongue AssemblyStep One Attach the tongue to the cart base Step Three Attach the cart base to the sprayer Step Four Attach wheels to cart base Step Five Attach boom supports and boom bracket to cart base Step Six Attach boom arms to the boom bracket Step Nine Attach gun clips to tank Step Seven Attach gun hose to spray gun and pumpStep Eight Attach hose guide to tank Step Ten Attach drain cap to tank Step Eleven Install boom valve to pump Step Twelve Connect boom valve to boom nozzles Step Fourteen Connect remote switch to vehicle battery Step Thirteen Attach sprayer to vehicle Connected to the battery Check assembly Step Fifteen Check and test completed assemblyCheck and test completed assembly Working condition Machine Components Operation Important Safety Information General Chemical Safety During Spraying Chemical Application SafetyBefore Spraying After Spraying Towing Safety Inhalation Inspect Inspect and test the sprayer thoroughly Repair Important safety rulesOperation Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use Spray because the wind is too strong Operation Using the SprayerStep One Assess wind conditions and clear work area Ensure tank is flushed of all chemicals from prior uses Fill the sprayer using the following stepsStep Two Fill the sprayer Check drain Fill tank Begin agitation if Review safetyStep Three Operate the sprayer Unfold one or both boom arms as required Adjust nozzleSqueeze trigger & To spray, squeeze the gun trigger Ensure correct spray pattern Ensure uniform coverage Decontaminate Step Four Clean sprayer and decontaminate after useDrain tank Launder Removing from storage StoragePreparing for storage Add antifreeze Troubleshooting Before attempting to service the sprayer Specifications Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Exploded View 28517/28518 Rev. L Part# Description Model Qty Spray Pressure Appendix a Broadcast Spray Calibration TablesApproximate flow from one nozzle Height