North Star MTBSL User Manual

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MTBSL

ITEM NUMBER: 28517 or 28518

SERIAL NUMBER: _____________

Owner’s Manual

I nstructions for Assembly , Testing, Operation, Servicing, and Storage

Tow Behind Sprayer: For outdoor use with agricultural

pesticides and other liquids**

WARNING

READ and UNDERSTAND the O w ner’s Manual comp letely before using this spraye r .

Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructi ons.

READ and FOLLOW chemical label instructions. Pesticides are hazardous chemicals. KNOW emerge ncy procedures BEFORE ha ndling c hemi cals. Sprayer leaks, bodil y

chemical contact, poisoning, and spills require immediate response.

AVOID inha l ing, inges ting, or c oming into contact with any chemicals. WEAR persona l pr otective gear whe n filli ng, using, cleaning, a nd servi cing the

sprayer.

KEEP sprayer and spray materials away from children and pets. Pesticides are

especially toxic to them.

EXERCISE CAUTI ON in ve h icle handling whe n towing filled spr ayer to avoid los s of

control or sprayer overturning.

DO NO T TURN ON P OWER to sprayer u ntil r ea d y to s p ray in order to avoid

unintentional spray release.

Impr oper use of the spra ye r or handli ng of chemicals could result in se r i ous inj ur y or illness to the operator or nea rby persons/animals, or could cause damage to the

environment.

** T his sprayer is recommended for use in spraying non-flammable liquids s uch as pesticides, water for plants/trees or dust control, ice control chemi cals, or water-based non-fl ammable sealants or stains for outdoor wood sur fa ces.

Howeve r, WE REC OMM END THAT THE SP R AYER NOT BE US ED FOR OTHER PUR P OSES ONC E IT HAS BEEN USED FOR SPRAYING PEST ICIDES. Any chemical will leave some residual in the tank liner or sprayer

components, even aft er the sprayer has been properly cle aned. T hese residual chemi cals can have unexpected effects on futur e uses. F or example, spraying water or other liquids that are contaminated with residual pesticide

may result in unforeseen hazards to plant or animal life.

Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders

Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810

Hazard Signal Wo rd Definitions

Table o f Contents

Intended Use ................................................................................................................................. 4

Summary of Important Safety Information................................................................................5

During Assembly During Use

• General Chemical Safety

• Chemical Application Safety

• Towing Safe ty

• C h em i cal Acci d en t Pro ced u res

Warning Label Locations..............................................................................................................7

Component Inventory

Unpacking.....................................................................................................................................8

Unpacking the Man ual Bag.............................................................................................................9

Assembly

Step One: Attach the tongue to the cart base ........................................................................................ 10

Step T wo: Att ach 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 Fi ve: Attach boom supports and boom bracket to cart base...............................................................11

Step Si x: 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 T welve: 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

Impor ta nt S afety Informati o n - O peration ................................................................................19

• General Chemical Safety

• Chemical Application Safety

• Towing Safe ty

• C h em i cal Acci d en t Pro ced u res

Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use........................................................................................23

Using the Sprayer

Step One: Assess wind conditions and clear work area...................................................................... 24

Step Two : Fi ll the spr aye r........................................................................................................... 25

Step Three: Operat e the sprayer....................................................................................................27

Step Four: Clean sprayer and decontaminate a fter use.......................................................................30

Storage ..........................................................................................................................................31

Preparing for storage Removing from st orage

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................32

Specifications................................................................................................................................33

Parts Breakdown – Exploded View............................................................................................34

Appendix A: Broadcast Spray Calibration Tables...................................................................35

Intended Use

The sprayer is intended for use in spraying agricultural pesticides and other nonf lammable liqui ds.

SPRAYING PESTICIDES:

Pesticides ar e hazar dou s chemicals that must be ha ndl ed w ith caution a s directed throughout this manual and on the pesticide label. Pesticides are regulated by the United S ta t es Environmental Protec tion Age nc y (EPA) and defined as:

Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Though often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the term pesticide is a comprehensive term that applies to insecticides, herbicides,

fungicides, and various other substances used to control pests.

The spr a yer is intended for use in spr ayi ng pesticides in liquid form onl y. T he sprayer is N OT intended for use in sprayi ng pestici de s in dry or a e rosolized form, or for use w ith fumigants.

S ome formula tions of liquid pesticide s do not remain in solution and should be agit a ted to maintain a uniform mix. An optional agitator (I tem #28520 ) accessory is availabl e for

use with thi s sprayer a nd should be used when spr a ying pestic ides cla ssi fie d a s “flow able” (“F” or “L”), “wettable powder ” (“WP” or “W”), “emulsion” (“EC” or “E”), “micr oencap sulated” (“M”) , or water di spersible granules (“WDG” or “D F”). (See pesticide label to determine its classification.)

This sprayer c omes equipped with a spot spr a y gun a nd a broadcast boom. Use the spot spray gun if you desire to apply pestic ide o nly on selected plant s. Use the broadcast

boom if you wish to spray l a rge ground a reas. An o pt iona l exten ded broadcast boom ( Ite m #2820) i s availa ble to extend the broadcast spr ay to 1 5 fee t.

SPRAYING OTHER LIQUIDS:

I n a dditi on to spr ayi ng pestici de s, thi s sprayer may be used to spr ay ot he r non-flammabl e liquids. Exampl e uses include : wat e ring pla nts/trees or spraying wate r for dust control, applying ic e c ontrol c he micals, or a pplying wa te r-based, non- flammable sealant or stain to outdoor wood surfac es. However, WE RECOMMEND THAT THE SPRAYER NOT BE USED FOR

OTHER PURPOSE S ONCE IT HAS ALREADY BEEN USED FOR SPRAYING PESTICIDES . Any chemi cal wi ll leave some r esi dual in the tank l iner or sprayer

components, e ve n a fte r the spr ayer has been prope rly c leaned. These residual c he micals can have unexpect ed ef fec ts on futur e uses. For example , spra ying wa ter or othe r liquids that are contaminated with residual pesticide may result in unf or eseen hazar ds to pl ant or animal lif e.

Contact North St ar Cus tome r Se rvice at 1-800- 270- 0810 f or any questions about the appropriate use of the s praye r and/or optional accessories.

Summary o f Important Safety Information

WARNING

Re ad a nd understand this owner’ s manua l comp letely before using the sprayer. Read each ch emica l label’s instru ct io ns bef ore handl ing the ch emical.

Im prop er use of the spraye r or handli ng of che mic als co u ld re su l t in serious inj u ry or illness for the ope ra tor or nearby p ersons/anima ls, or cause damage to the environment.

L I STED BELOW is a s u m mar y o f sa f ety i nfo rm atio n o f p articu lar i mp or t an ce. See ind ividua l sections of this owner’s manu al for more details .

-------------------------------------- DURI NG ASSEMBLY --------------------------------------

• EXE RCI S E CAUTIO N when a ttach i n g remote swi tch to battery t ermin a l s. Follow the steps listed in the

Assembly section of this manual in exact sequence when connecting the sprayer’s remote switch battery clamps t o the battery terminals. Ca u ti o n mu s t be exer cis ed to a void co nta ct w it h ba t t er y a cid a n d to pr even t spa r kin g.

• CHECK and TEST completed assembly as directed in this manual. Serious injury could result from chemical

leaks if sprayer is improperly assembled.

• DO NO T MO DIFY spray er des ig n .

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General Chemical Safety

• RE A D a nd FO LLO W each chemical l a bel ’s i n s t ru ct i o ns and w arni ng s.

• AVOID inh aling, ingesting, or coming into contact with any chemicals.

• KN O W a pp li ca bl e li cen si ng an d reg ul a to ry req uiremen t s for the chemical you plan to use.

• KN O W emerg ency procedures befo re ha n dl in g ch emicals . Carefully review “ C hemical Accident P rocedur es”

listed below and later in this manual. Also see First Aid instructions on the chemical label.

• WEAR pro tectiv e cl o thi ng , ey e p ro tect i o n, a nd chemi ca l res is ta nt g l o v es when filling, using and cleaning the

sp ray er. Wear add it i o n al p ro tect i v e g ear, s u ch as facemas k or apr o n, as r eco m m en d ed o n t h e ch em ical l ab el .

• EXE RCI S E EXT RA CAUT IO N a round ch i ldren and p ets. P es t ici d es are es p eci all y t o x i c to th em. Keep

sprayer and spray materials away from them at all times.

• DO NOT MI X O R POU R chemicals i n a n en clo s ed , unv en t i l a ted a rea

• DO NOT USE fl a m ma b le o r corro s iv e ch em i ca l s in the sprayer.

• FL U SH the sp ra yer befo re s w i tchi ng chemi ca ls in order to prevent dangerous chemical interactions.

• S T ORE p esti ci des in a correctly l a b eled conta in er a nd in a secu re lo ca ti o n.

• MON I TO R t h e hea l th of opera to rs frequen t l y ex p o s ed to pes tici des , as reco m mend ed b y t h e ch em ical l ab el o r

lo cal/ feder al reg u l ati o n s .

Chemical Application Safety

Before Spraying

• IN S P ECT and P REPA RE s pray er befo re ea ch u se as directed in this manual.

• DO NO T TURN ON PO W E R to s p rayer u n til read y to spray in order to avoid unintentional spray release.

• MAKE S URE BROADCAS T NOZZLE S ARE O RI E NT E D to spray straig h t d own before starting the sprayer.

An incorrectly posi ti oned broadcast nozzl e may spray chemicals on you or others.

• DO NO T SPRAY wh en wind sp eed exceeds 4 MPH in order to minimize spray drift.

• CLEAR work area of people/ pets and POST warning notices to res tri ct acces s fo r t h e p erio d r ecomm en d ed o n

chem ical l ab el.

• KEE P sprayer and spray away f rom chi ldren/ p ets. Pesticides can be especially toxic to children and animals.

• DO NOT ALLOW anyon e youn ger than 16 to operate sprayer si n ce p es t i cid es are es p eci al ly t o x i c t o ch i ld ren .

During Spraying

• DO NO T OVERAPP L Y p esti cide. Apply at rate r eco m m en d ed b y chemi cal man ufactu rer. Ex ces s p es ti ci d e can

be dangerous to humans/animals, damage desirable plants, and contaminate soil and water sources.

• DO NO T EAT, DRI NK, S MO KE, RUB YOUR E YES , or TO UCH YO UR B ARE SKI N whil e h and lin g

chemicals an d sp raying.

• NE VER PO INT THE S PRAY G UN at peop l e or an i mal s .

• E XERCIS E E XT RA CAUT I ON when sp raying n ear areas a cces s i bl e t o chil dren a nd p et s .

• CLEAN up spills immediately per instructions on the chemical label.

• T URN O F F veh i cle and s et brake or b l ock wheels , TURN OF F p o wer to sp rayer, and REL IEVE s ys tem

pressure befor e leaving sprayer unattended.

Summary o f Important Safety Information (continued)

SE E Troublesh ooting section of this manu al before attemptin g any repairs. Wea r personal protective

•

equipment and follow sa fety instructions.

After Spraying

• CL EAN s p ra y er i m medi a tel y a ft er u s e acco rd in g to t h e d i recti o n s p ro v i d ed i n t h i s man ual.

• DECO NT AMINATE yo u rsel f af ter you are done spraying and have cleaned the sprayer. W ash all exposed areas

of the body wit h soap and water, and remove and launder clothing.

• DI S P O SE O F o r S TO R E remain in g ch emicals i n s ecure s to ra g e wi t h co rrectly ma rked co nta i ner.

Tow ing Safety

• READ towi ng s afety i n s tructi on s i n your towing vehicle manual.

• DO NOT ALLOW drivers you n ger than 16 to operate the towing vehicle with the filled sprayer attached.

• MAKE S URE SPRAYE R IS S E CURE L Y ATT ACH E D to vehicl e.

• EXE RCI S E CAUTIO N in vehi cle h and lin g when towi n g filled sprayer to avoid loss of control or overturning.

o Keep s peed to a mini m u m so you can maintain control. Reduce speed prior to turns. o Al l o w fo r wid er turns and for mo re di s ta nce to s to p.

o Avoid an y sudd en steering maneuvers, starts, or stops that could create sway.

• SLOW DO WN and EXERCISE EXT RA CAUT I ON on sloped o r u n even terra i n. Pick the most level route

possible. Drive up and down slopes when necessary, rather than across. Use a vehicle equipped with a roll over protection sys tem (ROPS ) if you will be working on non-level terrain.

• BE AWARE of th e added length of the sprayer and that visibility may be reduced when making turns or

backing up.

• DO NO T RI DE or TRANS PO RT cargo on th e sp ray er.

• CO MP L Y WIT H a ll l o ca l, s ta t e, an d federa l to wing requi rements i f y ou wil l be to win g on pub l ic ro ads.

TURN O FF b oth sp ray er an d vehi cl e, and SET BRAKES or BLOCK WHEE LS before leaving unattend ed.

Chemica l acciden t procedures

Im mediate re sp on se is necessary in the event of sp r ayer le aks, bodily chemical conta ct , poison ing, or spills.

Sp rayer leak If the sprayer develops a leak, immediately stop spraying. Turn off power to the

sprayer and foll ow directions below, as applicable.

Bodily chemical contact

Poisoning by ingestion or

inhalation

Chemical spills Chemical spills must be quickly contained and properly cleaned up.

Pers o nal co n t am i na ti o n ca n occur when chemi ca l s s pl a s h, sp i ll, o r sp ra y d i rectly o n to a pers o n.

1. Immediately follow First Aid instructions on chemical label. General p ro ced u res can i n cl u d e:

a) Eyes – immediately flush with water. b) Skin – wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap and water.

c) Cl othi ng – remove contaminated clothing. Dispose of heavil y

contaminated clothing per chemical l abel instructions.

2. Seek m ed i cal ad v i ce if ins tru ct ed o n t h e l ab el o r th e v i ct im ex p eri en ces

symptoms of harmful e ffects. Bring the chemical label for reference.

In case of poisoning f rom ingestion or inh al ation: If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911. Oth er wis e:

1. If you are the victim, immediately seek assistance from nearby personn el

because you may become incapacitat ed.

2. Immediately follow first aid instructions on chemical label.

3. C all a poison control center for further advi ce. In the U.S., call 1-800-222-1222.

Have th e ch em i cal l ab el av ai lable for re ference.

R efer t o th e chemi cal lab el for any s p eci fi c cl ean -u p i n s t ru cti o n s . General procedu res include:

1. Controlling the spill by stopping the source of t he spill.

2. Containing the spill so that it does not spread and get into water sources.

3. C l e a ni ng up the spill immediately.

4. Seeking additional advice from:

- Chemical manufacturer. See ch em i cal l ab el fo r con tact i n fo rm at io n .

- State pesticide regulatory agency. In the U.S., call the National Pesticide Info. Ctr. at 800-858-7378 for assistance in contacting your state’s agency.

Wa rning Label Location

WARNING

READ and UNDERSTAND the O w ner’ s Ma nu al com ple tely before using thi s sprayer.

Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructi ons.

READ and FOLLOW chemical label instructions. Pesticides are hazardous chemicals

which must be handled carefully.

KNOW emerge ncy procedures BEFORE ha ndling c hemi cals. Sprayer leaks, bodil y

chemical contact, poisoning, and spills require immediate response.

AVOID inha l ing, inges ting, or c oming into contact with any chemicals. EXERCISE CAUTI ON in ve h icle handling. Vehicle will be less stable and handle very

differently with filled sprayer attached.

DO NO T TURN ON P OWER to sprayer u ntil r ea d y to s p ray in order to avoid

unintentional spray release.

Impr oper use of the spra ye r or handli ng of chemicals could result in se r i ous inj ur y or illness to the operator or nea rby persons/animals, or could cause damage to the

environment.

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Unpacking

Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton.

Note that some parts are shipped inside the tank.

• If you have damaged components: Contact the freight company that delivered the unit and

file a claim.

• If you have missing components: Contact NorthStar Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810.

Sprayer Cart Base Tongue Axle

Boom Supports Boom Bracket Boom Arms Hitch

186” Gun Hose 24” Hose 14” Hoses

Tires Spot Spray Gun Manual Bag

Unpacking the Manual Bag

The following items are found in the manual bag.

#10 x ¼”

Drain Cap

5/16 x 1”

Bolt (2)

Rubber Washer

5/16 x ¾”

Carr. Bolt (12)

5/16 x ½”

Flange Bolt (5)

Gun Clip (2)

5/16 Flange

Nut (12)

Screw (2)

5/16 Nyloc

Nut (2)

Wheel Retainers (2)

Hose Guide

5/16 Flat

Washer (8)

Boom Valve

Hose Clamp (8)

Velcro

Remote Switch

Hex Wrench

Assembly

Step O ne: Attach the to ngue to the cart ba se

Fasten with (2) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (2) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs.

Step Two: Attach the hitch mount to the tongue

Fasten with (2) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (2) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs.

5/16 x ¾ ” Carriage bolt

Cart base

Hitch

5/16 Fl ange nut

Tongue

5/16 Fl ange nut

Step Th ree: A ttach the cart base to the spray er

Note: To protect the pump from damage, place two wood planks or spacers under the sprayer to

keep the pump from resting on the ground.

Using (4) 5/16 flat washers, loosely thread (4) 5/16 x ½” flange bolts into the inserts in the bottom of the sprayer. Center the sprayer on the cart base and tighten to 10 ft-lbs.

5/16 x ½ ”

Cart bas

Spraye

Wood planks

or s p acers

(Not included)

Flange bolt

5/16 Fl at washe

Assembly (co ntinued)

Step Fou r: Att ach wheels to cart ba se

1. Slide axle into holes on bottom of cart base.

2. Slide the tires and wheel retainers onto the axle.

3. Tighten wheel retainers down with supplied hex wrench.

Cart bas

Wood plan

or s p acer

(Not included)

Axl

Wheel retaine

Tir

S tep Five : Attac h boom s uppor ts an d bo om brack e t to cart bas e

1. Fasten the boom supports to the cart base with (4) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (4) 5/16

flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs.

2. Fasten the boom bracket to the boom supports with (4) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (4) 5/16

flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs.

Cart base

5/16 x ¾ ” Carriage bolt

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Boom support

5/16 Fl ange nut

Boom support

Boom bracket

5/16 x ¾ ” C arri ag e b o l t

Assembly (co ntinued)

washer

bracket

Step Six: Attach b oom arms to the boom bracket

1. Attach the boom arms to the boom bracket with (2) 5/16 x 1” bolts, (2) 5/16 nyloc nuts, and

(4) 5/16 flat washers.

2. Tighten nuts until the boom arms do not move freely. (They should still be loose enough to

move up and down.)

Boom arm

5/16 Fl at washer

5/16 Nyloc nut

5/16 Fl at

5/16 x 1”

Boom

5/16 Fl at washer

Boom arm

5/16 Fl at washer

Boom bracket

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5/16 Nyloc nut

5/16 x 1” Bolt

Assembly (co ntinued)

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Step Seve n: Atta ch gun hose to spra y gu n and pump

1. Attach one end of gun hose to the pump hose barb. Follow hose clamp installation instructions.

2. Attach the other end of gun hose to the spray gun. Follow hose clamp installation instructions.

Step Eight: At ta ch hose guide to tan k

Route gun hose around sprayer and through hose guide, then attach hose guide to tank with (1)

5/16 x ½” flange bolt.

5/16 x ½

Flange bolt

Hose guide

Gun hose

Hose cl am p

Pump hos e barb

Hose clamp installation instructions

1. S lide hose clamp over the end of

the hose

2. Push the hose onto the hose barb

3. Slide the hose clamp over the hose

barb

4. T ighten the hose clamp

Spray gun

Hose cl am p

Step N ine: Attach gun clips to tank

Fasten the gun clips to the sprayer tank with (2) #10 x ¼” screws.

Step Ten: Atta ch drain cap t o t ank

Press the rubber washer into the drain cap, then thread the drain cap onto the tank.

x ¼” scr

Gun clip

Rubber washer

Drai n cap

Assembly (co ntinued)

Step Ele ven : Ins tall boom val ve to pump

Install the boom valve with (2) hose clamps and (1) 14” hose. Follow hose clamp installation instructions below.

1. Attach one end of the 14” hose to the boom hose barb on the pump.

2. Attach the other end of the 14” hose to the boom valve.

Step T welve: Connect boom val ve to boom nozzles

Connect with (4) hose clamps, (1) 14” hose, and (1) 24” hose. Follow hose clamp installation instructions below.

1. Attach one end of the 14” hose to the boom valve.

2. Attach the other end of the 14” hose to the right nozzle fitting.

3. Attach one end of the 24” hose to the boom valve.

4. Attach the other end of the 24” hose to the left nozzle fitting.

Boom hose barb

Hose cl am

14” Hos

Right nozzle fitting

Hose cl am

Hose cl am p

Boom valve

14” Hos

Hose cl am p

Hose clamp installation instructions

1. Sli de hose clamp over the end of

the hose

2. Push t he hose ont o the hose barb

3. S l ide th e h os e clam p o v er t h e h ose

barb

4. Ti g h t en the h o s e cl amp

24” Hose

Left nozzle fitting

Assembly (co ntinued)

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Step Th irteen: Attach sprayer to vehicle

1. Secure the sprayer to the tow vehicle with a hitch pin (not included, call 800.270.0810 and

order Item# 2501946).

2. Make sure both boom nozzles are pointed toward the ground. If they are not, loosen the

nozzle retaining nut, orient the opening of the boom nozzle to point straight down, then retighten the nozzle retaining nut.

Hitch pin (not included

Step Fou rteen: C onnect remot e swit ch to vehicle bat tery

WARNING

Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive gases, and can cause electr ic shock.

Caution must be exercised when making conn ections to a battery to avoid shock and contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an explosion.

ALWAYS f ollow the saf ety in structions and steps liste d below in exact sequence when connecting the sprayer’s remote swit ch to the battery ter m inals.

Boom nozzl

Nozzle retaining nut

Assembly (co ntinued)

1. Prepar atory safet y Preparator y sa fet y st eps:

• ALWAYS use eye protection

• NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignit ion.

• NEVE R t ouc h both battery term inals at th e same time or with any non-

insulated too ls.

• I f battery acid c onta cts s ki n or clothing, flush immediate ly with water and

neutralize with baking soda.

2. Connect rem ote sw itc h to batter y

3. Connect rem ote swit ch to pump

power cord

Connect the sprayer’s remote s witch to the vehicle battery usin g the

foll owing procedure:

a) Disconnect the vehicle battery ground wire. b) Connect the re m ote s witch ’s red batter y clamp to the positive(+) term ina l

of the b attery .

c) C onnect the re m o te switch ’s black battery clamp to the negative(-) terminal

of the b attery .

d) Reconnect the vehicle battery ground wire.

WARNING: Always connect in this sequence to avoid possible shock.

Connect the rem ote s witch to the pum p power cord:

No te: M ake sure the power swit c h is in the OFF positio n on the remote switch.

Remote switch

P u m p p o wer co rd

4. Ve rify conne ctio n

5. At tach remot e swi tch to vehicle

6. Disconnect after use

Verify a compl et e connection has been m ade by ch ec king with a DC voltmeter ,

or by briefly turning th e remote switch to the ON position and listenin g for pump activation.

Using supplied velcro pad, affix remote switch to vehicle in a position that is ea sily reache d from the driver’s seat.

AFTER EACH USE, discon nect power to the sprayer by di sconne cting t he

sprayer’s pump cord from the remote switch – the remote switch may re mai n connected to the battery.

NOTE: It i s import ant to disc onn ect power t o the sprayer wh e n not in use for safety reasons. ALWAYS verify that the power has been disconnected or the

remote switch is in the OFF po sition before adding chemicals or servicin g.

Assembly (co ntinued)

7. To disconnect permanently

When it is necessary to disconnect the sprayer’s remote switch from the batter y, use the following proc ed ur e:

1. Disconnect sprayer’s pump cord from the remote switch

2. Disconnect t he remote switch from the vehicle battery as follows: a) Disconnect vehicle battery ground wire.

b) Disconnect the remote switch’s black battery clamp from the

negative(-) terminal of the vehicle ba ttery.

c) Disco nnect the rem o te switch’s red battery clamp from the positive(+)

ter minal of the ve hicle b a ttery.

d) Reconnect the vehicle battery ground wire.

WARNING: Always connect in this sequence to avoid possible shock.

(Remember tha t on some vehicle models, you may need to remove the sprayer to access the battery)

Step F ifteen : C heck and test complet ed a ssembly .

WARNING

C heck and test comple te d ass e mbly

Serious injury could r esult fr om chemical leaks if sp r ayer is improperly as s embled or the de s i gn of t he sprayer i s modif ied.

Follow th e steps below to ensure th e sprayer is p roperly assembled. Never modify the sprayer desi gn.

1. Check assemb ly Check assemb ly to assure the sprayer is properly assemb led and in safe workin g con diti o n :

a) Check th at the gun clip screws are t ight, ho se clamps are secure, and tank

s tra ps are prope rl y fastened.

b) Wh ile it is unl ike l y that factor y assembled c omponents bec ome loos e, they

should also be checked to make sure they are tight.

2. Test with water Test the syste m for l eaks with wate r:

a) Fill the tank with water. b ) Connect the re m ote switch to the pu mp power cord a nd tu r n the re mo te

switch ON. The pump is an “on demand” pump. When turned on, the pump will p rime itself, th e n turn off. W hen the gun tr igger is squeezed, the

pump will automatically st art.

c) Operate the spray gun by squeezing the gun trigger. d) Check for leak s throughout the system. If a leak is detect ed, fix the leak

and re-test the system with water.

Machine Co mponents

1.) R emote Switch. The remote switch connects the battery to the pump power cord and allows

the operator to turn the sprayer pump on and off.

2.) Hitch Mount. The hitch mount connects the vehicle hitch to the sprayer.

3.) Sprayer Tank. The sprayer tank holds the chemical.

4.) Fill Cap. The fill cap has a ball check to allow air to enter the tank as the chemical is

dispensed, but does not allow chemical to escape the tank.

5.) Pump Power Cord. The pump power cord connects the remote switch to the pump.

6.) Pressure Gauge. The pressure gauge is an indicator of the pressure in the system.

7.) Sprayer Pump. The sprayer pump makes the chemical flow to the spray gun and the nozzle.

8.) Suction Tube. The suction tube is the inlet line for the pump. The suction tube has a suction

strainer to prevent debris from entering the pump.

9.) Boom Valve. The boom valve shuts off chemical to the left, right, or both boom nozzles.

10.) Pivot. The pivot allows the boom arms to fold up for easy storage.

11.) Boom Arm. The boom arm holds the nozzle. They fold for easy storage.

12.) Nozzles. The nozzles meter and distribute the chemical to a large area.

13.) Gun Hose. The 186” gun hose transfers chemical from the pump to the spray gun.

14.) Hose Wrap. The built-in hose wrap provides a storage location for the gun hose on the tank.

15.) Gun Clips. Use the gun clips to store the spray gun.

16.) Spray Gun. Use the spray gun to apply chemical to specific areas.

17.) Tires. The tires have a wide tread to prevent turf damage.

Operatio n – Important Safety Informatio n

Now that you have completed an d tested your assembly, there is some important safety an d health information you need to know with regard t o handling and spraying chemicals, as well as vehicle ha ndling wit h th e sprayer att a ched.

WARNING

Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before

using t he sprayer.

Gen eral Chemica l Safety:

WARNING

P esticides are hazardous chemicals. Heed the warnings below and follow all in str uctio ns care fully. Im prop er ha ndling of chemicals can result in ser ious injury or illness,

or cause damage to the enviro nme n t.

• C h e mical la be l. ALWAYS READ a nd FOLLOW all chem ica l la bel in structions.

• Li cen sing/regulation. Refer to any applicable licensing restrictions or st ate/federal regulat ions

with regard to the applicat io n of th e part icular chemical you plan to use.

• Emergency procedures. Befor e handling chemicals, carefully rev iew the “Chemical Accident

P rocedures” list ed later in this section, as well as the “Stat ement of Pr actical Treatment ” on the chem ical label.

• Inhalation/contact. ALW AYS take precaution s to av o id inhaling or coming int o contact with

t he chemical.

• P er s onal p rotecti ve equ ipment. ALWAYS wear p rotect iv e clothing, eye prot ection, and

ch emical-resistant gloves wh e n filling, usin g an d cleaning th e sp raye r. Wear addit iona l prot ective gear (such as facemask or apron) as recommended on the chemical label.

• Children/pets. Pesticides can be especially t oxic to children and animals. ALWAYS exercise

extra caution aro und children. Keep sprayer and all spray materials away from children and animals.

• Ventilation. ALWAYS ensure t here is adequat e ventilation when mixing, pouring, or spraying.

• Flammables. NEVER use any f lammable chem icals in the sprayer.

• Corrosives. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals in the spr ayer. They can weaken the sprayer and

its part s, resulting in leaks. Check wit h the chem ical manufacturer to ensure chemical is co mpat ible with a ll components of the sprayer.

• C h e mical int erac tio n. ALWAYS flush the sprayer before switching chemicals. Different

chem icals may interact dangerously with each other.

• Chemical storage. ALWAYS store pesticides in a properly labeled contain er and in a secure

location per the man ufacturer’s recommendat ions.

• Health monitor ing. Monitor the health of operators who are frequently exposed to pest icides, as

recommended by the chemical label or local/federal regulatio n s.

Operatio n – Important Safety Informatio n (continued)

C hemical Ap plicat ion Safety:

WARNING

Ca ution mus t be us ed wh en spray i ng che mical s to avoi d uns af e ex pos ure to humans and the environment

Heed the warnings below and follow all in str uctio ns care fully.

• Sp rayer prep. ALWAYS inspect and prep are the sprayer before use according to the

directions provided in this manual.

• Kee p sprayer off. Do not turn on power to the sprayer until ready t o spray in order to avoid

unin tentional spray relea se.

• B r oa dc ast nozzle down. M ake s ure br oadc ast nozz le is oriented to s pray st raight down

before start ing the sprayer. An in correctly positioned broadcast nozzle may spr ay chemicals on you o r others

• Wind sp eed. NEVER spray when wind speed exceeds 4 MP H in order t o minimize spray

drift.

• Clear area /post. ALWAYS kee p th e w ork area clear of pe ople a nd pe ts. POS T w arni ng

notices to rest r ict access by the public for t he period recommen ded on chem ical label.

• Op erator age. You mu st be 1 6 years of age or older to opera te this sp raye r. Pes ticides are

espe cia lly toxic to childre n.

B efore Spr ay i ng

D uring Sp r ayi n g

• Overapplication. DO NOT overapply pesticide. Apply at a rate recommended by chemical

manufacturer. Excess pesticide can be dangerous to humans, damage desirable plants, and contaminate soil and water sources.

• Never point gun. NEVER point the spray gun at people or animals.

• Children/pets. ALWAYS exercise ext r a caut ion when spraying near areas accessible to

children and pets.

• Eating/smoking. DO NOT eat, drink, smoke, rub your eyes, or touch any part of your bare

skin while han dling ch emica ls and spraying.

• Heat/ flames. DO NOT spray near open flames or sources of heat.

• Spills. ALWAYS clea n up spills im mediately per instructio ns on the chem ic a l label.

• Unatten ded. ALWAYS turn off vehicle and set brake or block wheels, turn off power to

sprayer, and relieve syst em pressure before leaving sprayer unatt ended.

• Troubleshooting. ALWAYS refer to the safety instructions in the Troubleshooting Section

before att empting any repairs.

A fter Spr a yi ng

• Clean s prayer. ALWAYS clean the sprayer immediately aft er use according to th e direct ions

provided in this manual.

• Decontaminate. ALWAYS decontaminate y o urself immediately aft er you are finished

spraying and han dling chemicals. Wash all exposed areas of t he body with soap and water and remove and l aunde r c lothing.

• Chem ic al dispos al/s torage. ALWAYS dispose of or sto r e remaining chemicals properly as

recommended on the chemical label.

Operatio n – Important Safety Informatio n (continued)

Towing Safety:

WARNING

Th e filled sprayer is very heavy. It c a n crush and cause serious injury if it rolls o ut of control or tip s o ver.

Follow th e instructions below for safely t owin g the sprayer.

• Read v ehi cl e ins tructi o ns . Review towing safety instructions in your towing vehicle manual.

• Driver age. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate the towing vehicle with the sprayer attached.

• S ecurel y a tta ched. Be s u re s p ray er is s ecu rel y att ach ed t o t h e t o w i n g v ehicl e b efo re tow i n g .

• Tires. Make sure sprayer tires are fully inflated and in good repair be fo re towing. Do not overinfl ate.

Serious injury could occur if tire explodes. Keep wheel and lug nuts ti ghtened to specified torque.

• Vehicle handling. Be aware that vehicle handling will be affected when towing the filled sprayer.

Exercise caution to avoid loss of control or sprayer overturning:

o Keep s peed to a mini m u m so you can maintain control at all times. Reduce speed prior to turns. o Al l o w fo r wid er turns and for mo re di s ta nce to s to p.

o Avoid an y sudd en steering maneuvers, starts, or stops that could create sway.

• Roug h o r slo ped terra i n. Slow down and exercise extra caution on rough or sloped terrain in order to

reduc e risk of rollover. P ick the most level route possible when transporting across fi elds. Drive up and down slopes that cannot be avoided, rather than across. Use a vehicle equipped with a Roll Over

Protection System (ROPS ) if you will be operating on non-level terrain.

• Added length. Be aware of the added length o f the sprayer.

• Reduced visib ility. Be aware that visibility may be reduced with sprayer attach ed. Be extra cautious

when backing up or turning.

• Ride / transport. Never ride or transport cargo on the sprayer.

• Under the influence. Never tow or operate this sprayer while under the infl uence o f alcohol, drugs, or

medication

• On public r o ads. If towing on a public road, make sure to comply with all local, state, and federal towing

requirem ents. It is the sole responsibilit y of the purchaser to obtain licensing, trailer lights, safety chains or sign ag e as n eed ed t o co m p ly.

• Unattended. Turn off both t he sprayer and the towing vehicle, and set the brake or block the wheels,

befor e leaving t he sprayer unattended.

Chemica l acciden t procedures:

WARNING

Befo re y ou fill the sp r a yer , revie w t he following inf ormatio n with regard t o handling accidents.

Chemical spills, sp raye r leak s, personal contaminatio n, and po isoning are accident sit uations which you may encounter. A ll r eq uire an immed iate

response – See instruc t ions belo w.

Sp rayer leak In th e event that the sprayer develops a leak while sp rayi ng chemical s, you

must immed iately stop spraying.

Turn off p ower t o the sprayer and follow the directions below, as app licable.

Operatio n – Important Safety Informatio n (continued)

Bodily chemical conta ct

Poi soning by ingestion or

inhalation

Chemical spills Chemical spills must be quickly containe d and prope rly cleaned up.

Perso nal c o ntaminat ion ca n occ ur when c hem ica ls sp las h, sp ill, or spray d i re ctly onto a pe rson .

1. Follow the emer gen cy first aid inst ruct ions on the chem ic al la bel listed in the “F i r st A id” o r “State m e nts o f Pra cti c a l T r e atment” section.

General p rocedures include: a) Eyes – immediat ely flush with water or follow other directions as specified

on the chemical label.

b) Sk in – immediately wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap

and water , or fo llow direct ions as specified on the chemical label.

c) Clothing – remove contaminated clothing immediately. Dispose of heavily

contaminated cloth in g per the instruct ions on the chemical label for safe chem ical/container disposal.

2. Seek medical advice if instruct ed on the label, or if the victim exp eriences sym pto ms of harmf ul effects such as burnin g, swellin g, nausea, chest pain,

difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion. When seeking medical advice, be sure to bring the chemical product label.

In case o f poisoning from ingestion or inhalation: IF THE VICTIM HAS COLLAPSED OR IS NOT BREATHING, CALL 911.

Other wise:

1. If you are the victim , immediately seek assist ance from nearby personn el

because you may become incapacitated.

2. Follow the e mergen cy first aid in str uctio ns on the chem ical label in the “First A i d” or “Stateme nt of Pra cti c a l T r e atment” section.

3. Call a poison control center for further advice. In the U.S., call 1-800-222-

1222 to be au tomatically linked to the nea rest certi fied poison cont rol cen ter. Have the chemical label available for reference.

Refer to the chemical label for any specific clean-up instructions with regard t o the chemical sp ille d.

General p rocedures include:

1. Control t he spill by stopping the so urc e of the spill. If the so urc e of the spill is a container leak, place t he leaking container in a larger, watertight co ntain e r . Keep unprote cte d pe op le a way from the spill site.

2. Contain the sp ill so that it does n ot spr e a d an d get into wat er sources. Use a shovel or other tool to make a dike around the spill with soil, so d, or absor bent

material.

3. C l e an up the spill immediately -- Absorben t materials like ground corncobs or pet litter sho uld be sp read on the spill are a to soak up the pesticide. The

contaminated mater ial should then shoveled into a leakproof container. Do not flush the spill area with water until yo u receive advice as direct ed below.

4. Seek additional advice from the chemical manufacturer and yo ur state’s pest icide regulatory agency regarding decontaminatio n of the spill site:

- C hemic al ma nufactur e r . The che mical label provid es con tac t info rmati on for the che mi cal manu facture r .

- State pesticide regulatory agency. In the U . S., call the Nationa l Pesticide

I nformati on Center at 1-800-858-7 378 for assi s tan ce in dete rmining how to contact your state’s pesticide regulatory agency.

Operatio n – Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use

cap

If the spr ayer has been used p reviously, it must be prep ared BEFORE EACH SUBSEQUENT USE.

WARNING

Read instr uct ions below carefully for inspect ing and preparing the sprayer. Dama ged or clogged equi pment could result in l ea ks or uncontrol led s pray. Leaks could result in injury to the operator or byst anders from chemical exposure,

or cause damage to the enviro nme n t.

Important safety rules:

• Pow er off . Make sure all power is OFF befo re cleaning, inspectin g, or servicing the sprayer.

• Guards / shields. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after serv icing the sprayer.

• Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement, only use parts that m eet th e manufacturer’ s

specificat ions. Rep lacement parts that do not meet specificat ions may result in a safety hazard or po or opera ti o n o f th e s prayer .

1. Ensure sprayer attached

2. Ens ure tank em pty

3. Clean suct ion strainer

Ensure the spr ay e r i s se curely attached to the towing vehicle.

En sure the sprayer has been thoroughly fl ushed and drained o f all residual chemica l from prior uses.

Clean the suction s t rai ner of any chemical residue.

It is important to clean t he suct ion str ainer before each use to ensure it is not clogge d and to prevent r esi dual che mi ca l f rom contaminating sprayer c onte nts.

IMPORTANT: The strainer m ust be accessed by reach ing into the tank, so the tank must be empty to avoid immersing your hand in chemicals.

a) Open fill ca p on top of tank. b) USING RUBBER GLO VES, reach into th e tank and pull the suction

strainer of f th e end of t he suct ion t ube. (See f igure below.)

c) Run the suction strainer under fresh water t o remove debris.

d) Replace the suction strainer onto the end of the suction tube.

Fill

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Suction straine (Inside tank)

4. Inspe ct & repair

Inspect and test the sprayer thoroughly:

a) Inspect hoses for exposed mesh and holes. Replace all worn or damaged hoses. b) I n spect tank and fittings for cracks and leak s. Replace all damaged fitt in gs with

original North Star parts.

c) Che ck to be sure retaining nut on gun nozz l e i s tight. d) C hec k to be sure all ot her nuts , bolts, a nd s crews ar e tight.

e) Check wheels and tires. Make sure wheel lugs are tight and tires are inflated. f) Pa rtially fill ta nk with plain water and spra y to test for leaks. Repair as needed.

IMPORT ANT: After any repai r work has b een done, ALWAYS t est for l ea ks with water one final time be fore using.

Operatio n – Using the Sprayer

Step O ne: Asse s s wind conditions and clear wo rk a rea.

Before you decide to spray, you must determine whether wind conditions are suitable. You must also restr ict access to th e work area to ensure the safety of bystanders.

WARNING

Do not spray if wind speeds are greater th an 4 MPH o r if th ere are bystanders in t he intended spray area.

1. Assess wind speed Assess weather con ditions to ensu re that it is not too windy to s pra y.

DO NOT S PR AY if wind s peeds are greater th an 4 MPH.

Visible indication of wind speed: I f l eav es ar e i n constant moti on or t here i s any branch movem ent, D O N OT

spray because t h e wind is too strong.

2. Clear work a rea Clear the work area of all bystan ders an d pets .

Restrict access by th e public fo r the period recommended on chemical label.

Operatio n - Using the Sprayer (continued)

Step Two: Fill th e sprayer.

WARNING

ALWAYS wear p er sonal protectiv e equipm ent as directed on the ch emical label when han dlin g pe sticides.

Long p ants and sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, and eye prot ection are strongly r ec ommended. Additional protective gear may be requir ed

d epe nd i ng on the pa r ti cu l a r pestic i d e.

Fill the sprayer using the following steps:

1. Revie w safe ty inf ormation

2. C hoose safe mixing/ loading area

3. W ear per so n a l prot ective

equipment

4. Turn off sprayer and vehicle

5. Remove fill cap

R e view the “O pe ration – Impo rtan t S afety Information” re l ate d to Ge neral

Chemical Safety and Chemical Accident P rocedures provided in this manual.

Choose a safe pesti cide mixing and loading area.

- Choose an outdoor, well-ventilated area away from unprotected people, animals, food, and ot her it ems that mi g ht beco me con t ami n at ed.

Wear person al protective equipment as direc te d on th e che m ic al l abel.

- Note that addit ional equipment may be specified for mixing and lo ading activities.

Tur n OFF power to the s prayer before filling.

- Th e vehicle should also be off, with brak e set or wheels blocked to prev ent unin tended movem ent.

Remove the fill cap located on top of the spraye r.

Fill cap

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6. Ensure tank flushed

E nsure tank is f lushed of all c hemica ls from pr ior uses.

- Chemicals can interact dangerously when mixed, and residue chemicals are also a heal th hazard .

Operatio n - Using the Sprayer (continued)

7. C hec k d rai n

Be fore filling tank, ensure drain cap is securely tightened.

cap

8. Fill tank Add pes ticide t o tank th r ough fill ca p:

a) Confirm t he chemical/wat er dilution r atios specified on the chemical label. b) Determ ine chemical and wat er volumes needed for the planned app lication,

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 chem ical as you need for the planned application in order to minim ize chem ical overapplication and

the need for storing unused chemicals.

c) Add chemical to the ta nk through the fill cap.

If the ch em ical is not p re-mixed, add water and pesticide concentra te in th e order prescribed on the label.

Drai n ca

9. Ensure chemica l mixed

10. Repl ace f i l l cap

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E nsure chemical is thoroughly mixed in tank.

- Sti rri ng device s hould be made of metal or plastic, non- chem i ca l a bs orbi ng material, and t h en properly cleaned and stored after use.

Re place fill cap and tighten securely.

Operatio n - Using the Sprayer (continued)

Step Th ree: Operate t he sprayer.

ALWAYS wear p er sonal protectiv e equipm ent as directed on the chem ical label when spraying.

Long p ants and sleeves, chemical-resistant gloves, and eye protection are strongly r ec ommended. Additional protective gear may be requir ed d epe nd i ng on the pa r ti cu l a r pestic i d e.

WARNING

1. Revie w safe ty inf ormation

2. Wear personal prot ective

equipment

3. Clos e boom valve s Close boom valve s to p reve nt accidental sp ray rel ease.

4. Tu rn on power Turn on the power to the sprayer.

R e view the “O pe ration – Impo rtan t S afety Information” related to Chemical

Application Safet y and ATV Vehicle Handling Safety provided in this manual.

Wear person al protective equipment as direc te d on th e che m ic al l abel.

Closed boom

valves

1. Verify the remote switch is connected to the pump power cord.

2. Turn th e remote s wi tch to the “ O N ” p osition.

5. B eg in ag i tatio n if needed

Note: The pump will start automatically when power is turned o n. The pump will cycle on and off as needed to reta in pressure in the ho se.

Some form ula tio ns of l iqu id pestic ides do not re main in sol utio n and s h o uld be agitate d to main tain a uniform mix.

An optiona l agitator (Item #28520) accessory is available for use with this sprayer and should be used when sprayin g pest icides classified as “flowable”

(“F” o r “L” ), “w ettab le powd er” ( “W P” o r “W”), “emul sio n” ( “EC” or “E” ), “microencapsulated” (“M”), or water dispersible gran ules (“WDG” or “DF”). (See pesticide label t o det e rmin e it s cla ssificat ion. )

Conta ct NorthS tar Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810 fo r any questions about the ap p ropriate use of the sp raye r and/or optional accessories .

Operatio n - Using the Sprayer (continued)

6. Squeeze trigger & adjust no zzle

7. Operate broadcast boom

To spra y , squeeze the gun t rigger.

- T wist t he spra y nozzle to adjust fr om a str aight stream to hol low con e spray pattern , as recommen ded on t he chemical label for proper delivery

rate.

Note: It is no t un usual for th e ope ra tor to be expo sed to chemical d rip s

while adjusting the nozzle – gloves should be chemical resistant.

Retaining nut

Spray nozzle

A. O pen b oom valve s

Open the l eft, r ight, or both boom valves as de s ir ed.

Open d es i r e

boom valves

B. Unfold on e or both boom arms as required

Operatio n - Using the Sprayer (continued)

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C. Ensure co rrect spray pat tern

Make sure both boom nozzles are pointed toward the ground. If they are not, loosen the nozzle retaining nut, orient the opening of the boom nozzle to point straight down , t hen r etighten the nozz le retainin g nut .

Nozzle retaining nut

IMPORTANT: Make sure broadcast nozzles are oriented to spray straight down befor e you start. An incorr ectly pos itioned broadcast noz zle ma y sp ra y

chem icals on you or oth ers. Note: It i s not unusual for the ope rator t o be ex posed t o che mi ca l dr ips wh ile

adjusting th e broadcast nozzle. Chemical resistant gloves should be wor n.

D. Ensure u niform coverage

To ensure proper coverage, the height of the unfolded boom nozzles should be about 23” from t he ground. The sprayer must be level with the ground to get

this heigh t. The overall spray width is 120”, but 1/3 or 40” of the overall spray pattern must

be overlappe d to get equal coverage thr oughout the spray area. Use the tables in Appen dix A to determine what speed to drive your vehicle f or

the de sired application rate

Boom nozzle

E. Begin to spray

T urn the remote switch ON to begin spraying.

8. Le aving unattended

If the sprayer must b e left unattended at any time:

a) Disconnect power to the sprayer. b) R elieve syste m pre s s ure by depressing the gun tri gger.

c) Turn off the vehicle. Set brake or block t he wheels.

9. D iscontinue use if clogged or inope rative

If the sp rayer becomes clogge d or in operative during use , d i scontinue use immediately.

- DO N OT attempt to serv ic e while chemicals are in th e sprayer and power is connected.

- Ret urn to service area to review instructions for troubleshooting befo re attempting to ser vice.

Note: A reserve, clean container capable of holding at least 16 gallons ( Item# 28517) or 26 gallons (Item#

28518) should be kept for use when the sprayer tank needs to be emptied temporarily for repairs. It is advisable to purchase a reserve tank suitable for pesticide storage from Northern Tool and Equipment

for use in these circumstances. The container should be properly labeled as to its contents if it is used.

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Operatio n - Using the Sprayer (continued)

Step Fou r: C lean spray er and decontaminate af ter u se.

Wh en done using the sprayer , it is important to clean t he sprayer and decontaminate yourself. Do not store the sprayer with chemicals in the t ank, as it is unsafe and could also result in damage t o the equipment .

WARNING

Clean-up and decontaminat ion procedures must be followed after each use. Improper equipment clean-up and disposal of chem icals can result in dangerous

chem ical exposure to humans and th e environment, as well as equipment damage. Per so nal deco nt am ination is requir ed a fter s praying t o minimi ze un s afe exposure

to chemicals an d p otent ial illness.

1. D rain tank If there is excess pesticide l e ft in the ta nk, dr a in t he tank:

a) Disconnect power to the sprayer and relieve system pressure by depressing the

gun tri gger.

b) Find a suitable container in which to drain the unused pest icide. Place it under

the tank drain hole.

c) While wea ri ng rubber gloves, eye protection, and all other re quir ed pe rsonal

protective equipment, remove the drain cap and allow pest icide to drain into container.

d) When t ank stops draining, replace drain cap. Tighten securely.

2. Unused chemical Properly store or dispose of unused chemical:

a) If th e unused pesticide is t o be stored for future use:

Store all unused pest icide in its original, or a suitably marked, cont ain er in a secure location out of the reach of children & animals.

b) If r emaining p esticide is to be dispo sed:

P roperly dispose of th e remaining chem ical and its cont ainer per the chemical man ufact urer’s recommen dat ion and according to local hazardous waste

dispos al re gula tions .

3. Fl u s h sp rayer

4. Decontaminate & la unde r

Flush the s prayer pe r the chemical manu f a cturer’s recommendations . A

genera l proce dure is as foll ows:

a) Add fresh water to the tank. b) Recon nect power to th e sprayer. c) Operate the spray gun and dischar ge all rinse water onto an area that can

accept dilute pesticide applicat ion.

d) Add 5 gallons of th e chemical manufacturer’s recommended cleaning

solut ion. Operate the spray gun, col lect ing t he di scharged solu t io n i f recommended by the manufacturer.

e) After flushing, disconnect power to t he sprayer and be sure all system pressure

is reliev ed by squeezing the gun t r igger.

f) Dispose of cleaning solution discharge as recommended by the manufact urer

of the solution.

Decontaminate yourself after you are finishe d han dli ng chemicals:

a) Remove all clothing worn during spraying and chemical handling. b) Wash all expo sed parts of the body with soap an d water.

c) Launder clothing separately from other wash.

Storage

P r epare t he sprayer for en d-of - season st orage by runn ing RV ant ifr eeze through the system .

Th is will keep inte rnal part s lubricated, p rotect against corrosion, and keep the unit from freezing.

CAUTION

Th e sprayer will be dama ged if it freezes. P rotect the sp rayer from freezing during storage by following th e instructio n s

below.

Preparing for storage:

1. Add antifreeze

2. Spr a y br i e fl y

Pour 1 gallon of RV antifr e eze into th e ta nk .

Note: RV antifreeze is non -tox ic and biod e grad ab le and genera lly safer for the enviro nmen t than automotiv e antifree ze.

Turn on the pump motor and squeeze th e gun trigger briefly unt il fluid sprays.

Removing from storage:

1. Drain

2. Flush with water

3. Disposal

Drain the ant ifr eeze left in the tank through the tank drain ho le into a suitable container .

Fill the ta nk with fresh wat er an d run through the system. Operat e the spra y gun until the syst em is completely f lushe d. Be sure to set up containers to cap tu re the antifreeze flu sh w ater.

Dispose of the ant ifr eeze and flush water properly.

Troubleshooting

WARNING

Befo re troublesh ooting or att e mpting to service, read the followin g safety rules to avo id accidental exposure to chemical and also risk of electric shock.

Note: A reserve, clean container capable of holding at least 16 gallons (Item# 28517) or 26 gallons

(Item# 28518) should be kept for use when the sprayer tank needs to be emptied temporarily for repairs. It is advisable to purchase a reserve tank suitable for pesticide storage from Northern Tool

and Equipment for use in these circumstances. The container should be properly labeled as to its co nten ts if it is used.

Before attempting to service the sprayer:

1. Pe rsonal prot ective equipment

2. Review troubleshooting

table

3. Em pty and flush If the ca use lis ted for you r proble m is Cl og ged intake tube, Cl og ged suction

4. Disconnect power/relieve pressure

5. Perform repairs Follow the directions provided in the troubleshooting table to repair the

6. Te st after servicing

Wear person al protective equipment as direc te d on th e che m ic al l abel whil e servicing your sprayer .

Review the Troubleshooting Table below for the type of problem you are experien cing. However, DO NOT attempt to repair unt il the step s listed below

are followed.

str a iner, or Wor n spray g un nozzle: em p ty the ta nk a nd fl u s h t he spraye r w i th wat er as directed in the section, “Operation – Step Four”.

- In order to avo id accidental exposure to chemicals, never attempt to unclog the intak e tube or suctio n strain e r, or service th e spray gun n ozzle, until th e

tank has been em ptied and the sprayer flushed with water.

Di s co nnect power t o the spraye r a n d be s u re al l sys tem pressure is relie v e d by s queezing the gun tri gger.

sprayer.

NOTE: Never try to unclog the sprayer nozzle by blowing through it.

A fte r se rvicing, ALWAYS test the sp raye r for le ak s with plai n w ater before using.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Bad electr ical connection Ch eck battery connections

Pump will not turn on

Low pressur e

Low flow

P ump cycles wh ile not spr aying Leak in the system

Short in wires Check condition of wires Low voltage Check voltage

Wo rn spray gun no zzle Replace spray gun Wo rn boom nozzle Replace boom nozzle Clogged i nta ke tube Remove obst ructio n

Clogged suct ion strainer Clean suction str ainer Low voltage Check voltage

Clogged i nta ke tube Remove obst ructio n Suction strainer clogged Clean suction str ainerPoor spray distr ibutio n Wo rn spray gun no zzle Replace spray gun

Tighten l eak ing hose cl amps or f ittings , re place s pray gun

Specifications

Electrical System Requirements

Electrica l connec tion………………. 12 VDC Amp draw from pu m p……………... 7.0 Amps

Sprayer Specifications

Maximum GPM……………………. 1.8 GPM Cont inuous Pres sure………………. . 60 PSI

Tank Max imum Capacity………….. 16 Gallo ns (Item #28517)

26 Gal lons (It em #28518)

Overall Dime nsions

Item #28517.…………………… 34.0”L x 14.5”W x 20.5”H Item #28518………………….… 34.0”L x 14.5”W x 24.5”H

D ry Weight / Weight full of w ater

Item #28517……………………. 60 lb. / 188 lb. Item #28518………………….… 65 lb. / 273 lb.

Broadcast Nozzle S pecifications

Overall Spray Width 120 in. Recommended Over lap 40 in.

Compo nent Materials*

Tank............................… P olyethylene, EPDM

Suction Tube...............… Polypropylene, PVC, Stainless Steel

Hose............................… P VC

Pump...........................… Polypropylene, Viton, Sanoprene

Valves.........................… PVC, Buna-N

Gun and Nozzle..........… Nylon, P o lyacetal

*Before using any chemical, check to ensure the chemical is compatible with all materials in the system.

The manufacturer reserves the rig ht to make improvements in design and/ or c hanges in spe cificati ons at any time without incurrin g any obl i gation to

install the m on units previously sold.

Any Questio ns, Co mments, Pro blems or Parts Orders

Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810

Explo ded View – 28517/28518 – Rev. L

Item Part# Description Model Qty Item Part# Description Model Qty

1 39265 Spray gun All 1 23 777853 Swivel nut All 2 2 30746 Hose clamp All 10 38579 16 Gallon suction tube 28517 1 3 30290 Gun hose All 186”

4 5286 Hose barb All 1 25 37689 Suction strainer All 1 5 5377 Tee w/ gauge port All 1 26 30290 24” Hose All 1 6 777848 Pressure gauge All 1 27 37697 Boom bracket All 1

7 5239 Pump fitting All 1 28 2278 Tire All 2 8 37690 Sprayer pump All 1 29 37680 Drain cap All 1 9 35082 Hose barb elbow All 1 30 37698 Boom support All 2

10 30290 14” Hose All 1 31 778190 Cart base All 1 11 34115 Hose barb elbow All 1 32 777110 Hose guide All 1 12 30290 4.5” Suction hose All 1 33 82057 #10 x ¼” Screw All 2 13 5387 Hose barb All 1 34 52034 Gun clip All 2

14 777849 Boom valve All 1 35 778036 Hitch mount All 1 15 5232 Rubber washer All 3 36 778038 Tongue All 1 16 5380 3/8” Flat seat hose barb All 2 777468 16 Gallon tank 28517 1

17 777850 Swivel nut All 2 18 30290 14” Hose All 1 39 778143 Tank Lid All 4 19 5383 Nozzle hose barb All 2 40 82061 #10 x 1” Screw All 1

20 30172 Boom arm All 2 41 35363 Velcro All 1 21 5230 Nozzle nut All 2 42 777493 Remote Switch All 1 22 777359 Nozzle All 2 43 305200 Wheel Retainer All 2

44 778039 Axle All 1

38580 26 Gallon suction tube 28518 1

777469 26 Gallon tank 28518 1

Any Questions, Comme nts, Problems or Parts Orde rs

Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810

Appendix A – Bro adcast Spray Calibration Tables

Below are some guidelines to help you calibrate your broadcast sprayer. This is a very important step in operating the broadcast sprayer such that too much or too little chemical may be applied.

1. Using Table 1, find a table that corresponds with the chemical manufacturer’s suggested application rate(gallons per acre, gallons per 1000 sq. ft., or gallons per 100 sq. ft.).

2. Find the application rate that is closest to the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations.

3. The speed to drive your ATV is listed below the application rates. TABLE 1

S pray Pressu re G ALLONS PER AC RE – based on water at 40” spacing

Height (PSI) 1 MPH 2 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH 7 MP H 10 MPH

23” 15 54.4 27.2 18.2 13.6 10.9 7.8 5.45 23” 25 70.4 35.2 23.5 17.6 14.1 10.1 7.05

23” 35 83.2 41.6 27.8 20.8 16.7 11.9 8.35

Spra y Pressur e GALL ON S PE R 1000 SQUARE FEE T – based on water at 40” spacing

Height (PSI) 1 MPH 2 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH 7 MP H 10 MPH

23” 15 1.25 .624 .418 .312 .250 .179 .125 23” 25 1.62 .808 .539 .404 .324 .232 .162 23” 35 1.91 .767 .638 .478 .383 .273 .192

Spray Pr ess ure GAL L ON S PER 100 S QUARE F EET – based on water at 40” spacing

Height (PSI) 1 MPH 2 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH 7 MP H 10 MPH

23” 15 .1 25 .062 .0 42 .031 .0 25 .0 18 .013 23” 25 .1 62 .081 .0 54 .040 .0 32 .0 23 .016

23” 35 .1 91 .077 .0 64 .048 .0 38 .0 27 .019

* Approximate flow from one nozzle

4. Use Table 2 to choose the throttle setting on your ATV.

TABLE 2

Speed Time required in seconds to travel a distance of: (MP H) 100 ft. 200 ft. 300 ft.

1 68 136 205 2 34 68 102 3234568 4173451 5142841 6112334 7 9.5 19 29

5. The coverage area can be found by dividing tank size by the application rate.

Example: 26 gallons divided by 12 gallons/acre = 2.16 acre of coverage per tank.

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