MTD Pro SY100, SY300, SY100PE, SY300PE, SY200 Operator's Manual

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SPRAYERS

Landscape Maintenance Equipment

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Model No. Polyethylene Tank Sprayers Model No. Fiberglass Tank Sprayers

SY50 50 Gallon w/4.0-HP Kawasaki Engine SY50P 50 Gallon w/Manual-Reel SYS300 300 Gallon Split w/8.0-HP Kawasaki Engine SY50PE 50 Gallon Sprayer Package SYS300PE 300 Gallon Split Tank Package SY100 100 Gallon w/5.5-HP Kawasaki Engine SY100PE 100 Gallon Sprayer Package SY200 200 Gallon w/5.5-HP Kawasaki Engine SY200PE 200 Gallon Sprayer Package SY300 300 Gallon w/5.5-HP Kawasaki Engine SY300PE 300 Gallon Sprayer Package

The Following Sprayers have Mechanical Agitation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword.....................................................................................................................................3

Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................3

A. General ....................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. . ...... .3

B. Related to Gasoline or Engines .......................................................................................3

C. Related to Batteries .........................................................................................................3

Specifications...........................................................................................................................4,5

Operating Instructions.................................................................................................................6

A. Controls................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .....................................................6

1. Engine Choke................................................................................................................6

2. Engine Throttle..............................................................................................................6

3. Ignition Switch ...............................................................................................................6

4. Rewind Pull-Cord Starter...............................................................................................6

5. Valves............................................................................................................................6

6. Pressure Gauge ............................................................................................................6

7. Pressure Regulator ....................................................................................................6,7

B. Set up............................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....................................... .7

1. General..........................................................................................................................7

2. Installation in a Van or Pickup Truck.............................................................................7

3. Wiring.........................................................................................................................7,8

C. Spraying...........................................................................................................................8

1. Starting the Sprayer - Gasoline-Powered......................................................................8

2. Calibration ................................................................................................................ 9,10

a. Hand Spraying ........................................................................................................9

b. Boom Spraying .....................................................................................................10

3. Tips on Spraying .....................................................................................................11-13

a. Mixing Dry-Bagged Products for Sprayer Use......................................................11

b. Use of the MTD Pro Lawn Gun............................................................................. 11

c. Use of the MTD Pro Spray Wand .........................................................................12

d. Use of High Pressure Guns ..............................................................................12,13

4. Cleaning the Sprayer...................................................................................................11

Maintenance Instructions......................................................................................................11,12

A. Engine Maintenance Schedule ......... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ................................11

B. Battery............................ ...... .............................................. ...... ...... ................................ 11

C. Pump.............................................................................................................................. 11

D. Agitator...........................................................................................................................11

E. Belt Adjustment.............. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ................................12

F. Tank ...............................................................................................................................12

G. In-Line Strainer ..............................................................................................................12

H. Hose............................................................................................................................... 12

I. Storage and Winterizing ..................................................................................................12

Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................................................13

FOREWORD

The MTD Pro line of sprayers is designed to provide professional turfgrass managers with reliable spray equipment. The line includes both polyethylene and fiberglass tank sprayers. They are gasoline powered and range in maximum output from 6.0 GPM to 14 GPM. This manual presents the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your MTD Pro Sprayer at peak efficiency. If properly operated and maintained, your MTD Pro Sprayer will provide dependable service.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. General

No one should operate or maintain this

sprayer who has not read this manual.

2. Keep adults, children and pets away from the sprayer and the area to be sprayed.

3. If truck or trailer mounted, make certain the sprayer is securely bolted to the frame of the truck or trailer.

4. When spraying pesticides:

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON

THE LABEL

b.Avoid breathing vapors. c.Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. d.Wear rubber boots or rubberized shoes. e.Wear work clothes with long-sleeved shirts

and long-legged pants. f.Change to clean clothing daily. g.Wash hands and face before eating or

smoking. h.After spraying bathe thoroughly.

5. Wear a face shield and rubber gloves when handling concentrates.

6. Do not remove any shields, guards or safety devices from the sprayer. If a shield, guard or safety device is damaged or does not function, repair or replace it before operating the sprayer.

B. Related to Gasoline or Engines

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

RESPECT IT!

2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling gasoline.

3. Always use approved containers for gasoline.

4. Always shut off a gas oline engine and permit it to cool before removing the cap of the fuel tank.

5. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

6. If the fuel container spout will not fi t INSIDE the fuel tank opening, use a funnel.

7. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the gasoline reaches 1/2 inch from the top. This space must be left for expansion. DO NOT OVEFIFILL!

8. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.

9. To prevent hand or arm injury, always pull engine starter cord rapidly to avoid kickback.

10. Never run a gasoline engine indoors without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

11.To avoid serious burns , do not touc h a gasol in e engine, the exhaust pipe or muffler while the engine is running or un til it has cooled after it has been shut off.

C. Related to Batteries

1. The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery is dilute sulfuric acid which is a very dangerous and corrosive liquid. Always wear safety glasses or goggles and rubber gloves when working on a lead-acid battery.

2. Do not overfill a lead-acid bat tery when filling the cells with distilled water.

3. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen gases which form an explosive mixture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times.

SPECIFICATIONS

TANKS

Polyethylene:

polyethylene tanks in 50, 100, 200 or 300 gallon capacities. All tanks are rectangular except the 300 gallon tank which is round. All tanks have 10 inch fillwells equipped with strainer baskets and splashguard covers. All of the tanks have gallonage markers molded into the plastic.

Fiberglass:

of strong fiberglass mat and an inside layer of clearcoat for wear resistance. Fiberglass tank baffles are built into the 300 gallon tank to control surging. The 300 gallon tank has 16'' fillwells with strainer baskets and screw-on lids for leak resistance. The tank has a replaceable sight tube and a calibrated gallonage indicator.

Sturdy, rotational molded,

Outer, white gel-coat layer, three layers

FRAMES

Polyethylene and Fiberglass:

frames are constructed of eleven gauge steel. 100, 200 and 300 gallon frames are constructed of ten gauge steel while engine and pump bases are formed into channels from seven gauge steel and then electric-welded to the frames to form a rigid, unitized assembly. All frames have punched holes to accept optional accessories.

50 gallon

ENGINES/PUMPS

Gas-Powered Polyethylene

50 Gallon:

recoil-start engine which is directly coupled through a gear reduction to a twin-diaphragm pump (6.0GPM max. or 275-psi max.)

100, 200 and 300 gallon

air-cooled, recoil-start, gear reduction engine which drives a twin-diaphragm pump (9.5-GPM max. or 550-psi max.).

Gas-Powered Fiberglass

300 Gallon:

recoil-start engine powers a 14.0 GPM and 550 PSI, twin-piston, diaphragm pump through a pulley and belt drive.

4.0-HP Kawasaki, 4-cycle, air-cooled,

: 5.5-HP Kawasaki, 4-cycle,

8.0-HP Kawasaki, 4- cycle, air-cooled,

IN-LINE STRAINER

All sprayers have a suction strainer with a 30-mesh stainless steel screen located on the inlet side of the pump.

AGITATION

Polyethylene

50 Gallon: 300 Gallon:

Fiberglass

300 Gallon:

stainless steel shaft with replaceable stainless steel paddles.

Bypass, triple-jet agitation.

Pressurized, triple-jet agitation.

Mechanical agitation with a full-length,

100, 200 and

PRESSURE REGULATOR

(Gas-powered only)

Adjustable pressure regulating valve with a glycerine-dampened pressure gauge (0-860 psi).

NET WEIGHT

Polyethylene

50 Gallon: 125 lbs. 100 Gallon: 237 lbs. 200 Gallon: 336 lbs. 300 Gallon: 422 lbs.

Fiberglass

8 HP Engine

675 lbs.

(Without reel or hose.)

DIMENSIONS

Polyethylene 50 Gallon:

Length: 54" (Includes 6 inch bumper.) Tank Width: 19" Frame Width: 19-1/4"(24" with hose reel) Height: 26", (43" with hose reel)

100 Gallon:

Length: 48", 49" to drain cap Tank Width: 38" Frame Width: 38" Height (to top of tank): 34", (45" w/hose reel)

200 Gallon:

Length: 65", (66" to drain cap) Tank Width: 39" Frame Width: 38" Height (to top of tank): 40", (46" w/hose reel)

300 Gallon:

Length: 88", 89" to drain cap Tank Width: 41" Frame Width: 38" Height (to top of tank): 47"

Fiberglass 300 Gallon:

Length:85", (86” to drain cap) Width: 39" Height: 39", (46" w/ hose reel)

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Manual Hose Reel Kits

590-529-195

• hose and hardware for 50 gallon Sprayers.

590-531-195

• hose and hardware for 100/200/300 gallon Sprayers.

Hose Reel Mount Kits

590-530-195

• brackets and hardware for 50 gallon Sprayers.

590-532-195

• upright mounts, bracke ts and hardware for 100/ 200/300 gallon Sprayers.

Electric Hose Reel Kits

000-000-000

• hose and hardware for 50 gallon sprayers.

000-000-000

• hose and hardware for 100/200/300 gallon sprayers.

Reel Roller Guide Kits:

590-527-195

• hardware for 50 gallon Sprayers.

590-528-195

• hardware for 100/200/300 gallon Sprayers.

Hose Assemblies:

590-524-195

• PVC Spray Hose 300' long with fittings for 50 gallon Sprayers.

590-523-195

• PVC/Urethane Spray Hose 300' long with fittings for 100/200/300 gallon Sprayers.

Spray Wand & Gun:

590-526-195

• for 50 gallon Sprayers.

590-525-195

• 200/300 gallon Sprayers.

- Manual Hose Reel Kit: includes

- Hose Reel Mount Kit: includes

- Electric Hose Reel Kit: includes

- Reel Roller Guide Kit: includes

- 3/8”, 300 psi working pressure,

- 1/2”, 800-psi working pressure,

- Spray Wand w/high volume tip

- Tree and Shrub Gun for 50/100/

Trailers

56A-743T-195

• and bolt on tongue assembly with a pin-hitch and jack-stand, (2)13 x 5.00-6 tires.

56A-744T-195

• and bolt on tongue assembly with a pin-hitch and jack-stand, (2) 18 x 9.50-8 turf tires.

56A-740T-195

• axles and bolt on tongue assembly with pinhitch and jack-stand, (4)18 x 9.50-8 turf tires.

56A-740A-195

• and bolt on tongue assembly with a pin-hitch and jack-stand, (2)11 L-15 flotation AG tires.

56A-740A-195

• and bolt on tongue assembly with a pin-hitch and jack-stand, (2)11 L-15 flotation AG tires.

- 50 Gal. Sprayer: Bolt on axle

- 100 Gal. Sprayer: Bolt on axle

- 200 Gal. Sprayer: Bolt on dual

- 200 Gal. Sprayer: Bolt on axle

- 300 Gal. Sprayer: Bolt on axle

Sprayer Booms

590-533-195

590-534-195

bodies w/diaphragm check valves w/hollow cone spray tips. Schedule-80 PVC tubing. Valve tech valve for on/ off control. Brackets and hardware to mount to sprayer. Connecting hoses from pump to tech valve and tech valve to spray boom. 21 foot, three-section wet boom, 1/2" ID, 304 stainless steel piping with removable end caps for clean out, 12FL5VO wide angle full cone spray tips on 20" centers. 0 to 160 psi glycerin filled pressure gauge, ratchet valve, mounting bracket and all related plumbing.

- 16' Spray Boom Kit: includes 12 nozzle

- 20' Spray Boom Kit: includes 13 nozzle

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