PBZ CropCare ATV-MX160 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

13’ Manual Fold Boom

Model ATV-MX160

Manufactured PBZ LLC

A Paul B Zimmerman Inc. Company

www.CropCareEquipment.com

Form: ATV-MX160OM

Revision A Rev. Date 01/17

Notes

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Table Of Contents

Before You Begin ....................................................................................3

Safety Precautions.................................................................................4

Before Operation ........................................................................4

During Operation .......................................................................4

Following Operation .................................................................4

Towing the Sprayer ....................................................................4

Assembly Instructions .........................................................................5

Operating Instructions ........................................................................7

Operation ......................................................................................7

Calibrating the Sprayer........................................................................7

Calculating the Speed ...............................................................7

Determining Nozzle Size/Using Calibration Chart .........8

Maintenance Instructions ..................................................................8

Winterizing Your Sprayer .........................................................8

Routine Maintenance ................................................................9

Breakdowns & Parts Lists ....................................................................9

TeeJet® Nozzle Body Breakdown & Parts List ....................9

ATV-MX160Breakdown ..........................................................10

ATV-MX160 Parts List .............................................................10

CropCare® Limited Warranty ........................................................... 11

Odering Parts ....................................................................................... 11

Before You Begin

Please read and understand this manual and its instructions and warnings completely before operating.

• Be aware of all safety guidelines, warnings, and cautions including those of the tractor manufacturer.

• Read and understand the chemical manufacturer’s labels, warnings, and instructions.

• Know and fulll all state pesticide applicator license requirements.

• Familiarize yourself and other operators with the sprayer’s components and how all parts are operated.

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Safety Precautions

Before Operation

• Be aware of the location of all the safety and warning

decals. Always replace any decals that are illegible or are
missing.

• Carefully study and understand this owner’s manual.

• Give the boom a visual inspection for any worn parts,

loose bolts, or other visible problems, and make any
necessary repairs. See the maintenance section (page 9).

During Operation

• To avoid injury from chemical hazards, wear the proper

protective clothing. Each chemical manufacturer’s
clothing requirements are listed under the “Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) section in the chemical’s
instructions

• Always be aware of bystanders, particularly children!

Always look before moving the sprayer or engaging the
pump. Bystanders should never be allowed near the
sprayer during operation.

• All maintenance should be performed with the sprayer

unhooked from the tractor and clean of any harmful
chemicals.

• Make sure the area is clear of any people or obstructions

before using the sprayer.

• Be aware of dangerous terrain such as holes, slopes,

drop-os, banks, rocks, and hidden hazards. Operate
the tractor and sprayer up and down slopes, not across.

• Allow for sprayer boom length when making turns.

• Remember that accidents can even happen to seasoned

operators. Always take your time and follow all safety
instructions.

Following Operation

• Completely rinse the entire boom and all of its

components of all chemical residue after every use.

Towing the Sprayer

• When transporting the sprayer, the sprayer’s boom

must be in the fully folded position.

• Dispose of rinsate in accordance with chemical

application guidelines.

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