Toro 34215 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3424-696RevA

Stand-OnSpreader/Sprayer

ModelNo.34215—SerialNo.400000000andUp

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ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

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Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.

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orotherreproductiveharm.

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accessoriescontainleadandlead

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theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

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Introduction

Thisstand-onspreadersprayerisintendedforuse bytrainedoperatorsinresidentialandcommercial applications.Themachineisprimarilydesignedfor chemicaldistributionusedforturfcareorsnow/ice removalatresidentialgrounds,parks,sportselds, andoncommercialgrounds.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.T oro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

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Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

Setup........................................................................9

1CheckingtheTireAirPressure.........................9

2CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................9

3CheckingtheTransaxle-FluidLevel.................9

4ConnectingtheBattery..................................10

ProductOverview...................................................10

Controls............................................................11

MachineControls...........................................11

SpreaderControls.........................................13

SprayerControls...........................................14

Specications..................................................16

BeforeOperation.................................................16

BeforeOperationSafety...................................16

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................17

CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem...............17

FuelSpecication.............................................18

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner.............................18

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................18

DuringOperation.................................................19

DuringOperationSafety...................................19

OperatingtheMachine.....................................21

OperatingtheSpreader....................................23

OperatingtheSprayer......................................34

AfterOperation....................................................43

AfterOperationSafety......................................43

CleaningandLubricatingtheSpreader.............43

CleaningtheSprayer........................................44

TransportingtheMachine.................................46

Maintenance...........................................................48

MaintenanceSafety..........................................48

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........49

NotationforAreasofConcern...........................49

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................50

PreparingtheMachine......................................50

Lubrication..........................................................51

LubricatingtheGreaseFittings.........................51

EngineMaintenance...........................................51

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................51

EngineOilSpecication....................................52

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................52

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................53

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................54

ServicingtheSparkArrester.............................55

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................57

CleaningtheFuelSedimentCup......................57

ServicingtheFuelStrainer................................57

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................59

ServicingtheBattery.........................................59

RemovingandInstallingtheBattery..................61

Jump-StartingtheMachine...............................62

ServicingtheFuses..........................................62

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................63

CheckingtheAirPressureintheTires...............63

TorquingtheAxleBolts.....................................63

AligningtheFrontWheels.................................64

ServicingtheTransaxle....................................65

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................66

AdjustingthePatternControlCableforthe

Spreader......................................................66

MaintainingtheChassis.......................................67

CheckingtheMachineforLoose

Hardware......................................................67

MaintainingtheSprayerSystem...........................67

CheckingSprayerSystem................................67

Cleaning..............................................................68

CleaningtheEngineandtheExhaust

SystemArea.................................................68

CleaningtheDebrisfromtheMachine...............68

RemovingtheEngineShroudandCleaning

theCoolingFins............................................68

WasteDisposal.................................................68

Storage...................................................................69

PreparingtheMachineforExtendedor

WinterStorage..............................................69

Troubleshooting......................................................71

Schematics.............................................................75

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Safety

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofcausingpersonalinjury. Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious personalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Useappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment

(PPE)toguardagainstcontactwithchemicals. Chemicalsubstancesusedinthesprayersystem maybehazardousandtoxic.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeareaofthesprayer

nozzlesandspraydrift.Keepbystandersandpets asafedistanceawayfromthemachine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never

allowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforelling,emptying,servicing,or uncloggingthemachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.

Also,gotowww.Toro.comforevenmoresafe operatingpractices,includingsafetytipsandtraining materials.

Notalltheattachmentsthatadapttothismachine arecoveredinthismanual.Refertotheoperator’s manualprovidedwitheachattachmentforadditional safetyinstructions.

,which

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

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1.Fuselocation

2.Main,20A5.Relaylocation

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3.Regulator,20A

4.Startrelay

1.Pullleveruptodisengage thebrake.

2.Pushleverdownto engagethebrake.

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1.Unlocktopushmachine.3.Locktodrivemachine.

2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

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1.Agitation-Off4.Narrowspray-On

2.Agitation-On5.Widespray-Off

3.Narrowspray-Off6.Widespray-On

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1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard—keepawayfrommoving parts.

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2.Warning—donotusetheupperfrontlocationsastiedown points,onlyusethespeciedtie-downpoints;seethe Operator’sManualforlocation.

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1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeservicingthemachine orperformingmaintenance.

4.Formoreinformationonservicingtherearaxleshafts,read theOperator'sManual.

2.Greasethesteeringpivotsevery100hours.5.Checkthetirepressure—90kPa(13psi)every50hours.

3.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelevery50hours.6.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

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1.Hourmeter

2.Engine—off15.Spraypressure—increase

3.Engine—on

4.Engine—start

5.Deector—pullknobuptoopen18.Spray-wand-pressurecontrol—decrease

6.Deector—pushknobdowntoclose19.Spray-wandpressurecontrol—increase

7.Spreaderpatterncontrol—rotatecounterclockwisetounlock; rotateclockwisetolock.

8.Spreadpatterncontrol—pullhandleupifheavyonleftside21.Granular-spinnerlever—narrowdistribution-on

9.Spreadpatterncontrol—pushhandledownifheavyonright side

10.Throttle—fast23.Granular-spinnerknob—narrowdistribution-decrease

11.Continuous-variablesetting24.Granular-spinnerknob—narrowdistribution-increase

12.Throttle-slow

13.Spray-pressurecontrol26.Granular-spinnerlever—widedistribution-on

14.Spraypressure—decrease

16.Spray-wand-pressurecontrol

17.Spray-wand-pressurecontrol—off

20.Spray-wandpressurecontrol—on

22.Granular-spinnerlever—narrowdistribution-off

25.Granular-spinnerlever—widedistribution-off

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1.Fast

2.Slow

3.Neutral

4.Reverse

5.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained;wearearprotection.

6.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore performingmaintenance.

7.Warning—shutoffthesprayercontrols,putthemachineinNeutral,engagetheparkingbrake,andshutofftheenginebefore leavingthemachine.

8.Runover/backoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyouwhenmovinginreverse.

9.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

10.Warning—operateacrossslopes,notupanddown;youcanfallifoperatingdownslopes.

11.Causticliquid/chemicalburnandtoxicgasinhalationhazard—wearhandandskinprotection;weareyeandrespiratoryprotection.

12.Warning—usefresh,cleanwaterforrst-aidwashingandrinsingthetank.

13.Neutral

14.Movethesteeringcontrolrighttoturnright.

15.Movethesteeringcontroltothecentertogostraight.

16.Movethesteeringcontrollefttoturnleft.

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SpreaderSprayerControl

1.Spraypumpswitch—On/Off

2.Solidlight-normalpumpoperation

3.Fastashinglight-pumpmalfunction;seeOperator’smanual.

4.Solidlight-normaloperationofspreadermotorandspeedcontrol.

5.Fastashinglight-spreadermotorand/orspeedcontrolmalfunction;seeOperator’smanual. Constantslowashinglight-spreadermotorspeedsettinglocked.

6.Granularimpellermotorandspeedcontrol—On/Off;presspushbuttonfast.

7.Granularspeedcontrollock/unlock-On/Off;pressandholdbutton.

8.Speedcontrol—slow

9.Speedcontrol—fast

decalspreadspraycontrol

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual

Key2

Nopartsrequired

CheckingtheTireAir Pressure

NoPartsRequired

Qty.

–

Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Startthemachine.

Connectthebattery.

Use

Checkingthe Transaxle-FluidLevel

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Checktheairpressureinthefrontandreartires,and ifnecessary,addairtotheappropriatepressure;refer toCheckingtheAirPressureintheTires(page63).

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Theenginecomeswithoil;checktheengine-oillevel and,ifnecessary,addtotheappropriatelevel;referto

EngineOilSpecication(page52)andCheckingthe Engine-OilLevel(page52).

Procedure

Thetransaxlecomeswithuid;checktransaxle-uid levelintheexpansiontank,andifnecessary,addto theappropriatelevel;refertoServicingtheTransaxle

(page65).

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ConnectingtheBattery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removethebatterycoverfromthebatterybox

(Figure3).

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Figure4

Figure3

1.Batterybox5.Batterycover

2.Batterysupport6.Negativeterminal

3.Buckle7.Positiveterminal

4.Batterystrap

2.Installthepositive-batterycabletothepositive

(+)batteryterminalwithaangedboltand angednut(Figure3).

3.Installthenegative-batterycabletothenegative

(–)batteryterminalwithaangedboltand angednut(Figure3).

4.Installthecoveronthebatteryboxandsecure

thecoverandboxtothebatterytraywiththe batterystrap(Figure3).

1.Motion/steeringcontrol

2.Engine/spreader—sprayer controls

3.Spraywand7.Sprayernozzles

4.Hoppercover

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5.Hopper

6.Impeller

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1.Fuel-tankcap

2.Battery

Figure5

3.Sprayer-tankcap

4.Platform

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Figure6

1.Controlconsole5.Frontreferencebar

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2.Steeringcontrol

3.Rearreferencebar

4.Motion-controllever (Neutralposition)

Motion-ControlLever

6.Reverse

7.Forward

Controls

MachineControls

SteeringControl

Thesteeringcontrolislocatedbehindthecontrol console(seeFigure6).

•Movethesteeringcontroltotherightorleftto

steerthemachinetotherightorleftrespectively.

•Movingthesteeringcontroltothecenterallows

themachinetosteerstraight.

Themotion-controllever,locatedinthecenterofthe steeringcontrol,controlstheforwardandreverse motionofthemachine(seeFigure6).

•Movethemotion-controlleverforwardorbackward

todrivethemachinerespectively.

Note:Themachinespeedisproportionaltothe

amountthatyoumovethemotion-controllever.

•Whenyoumovethemotion-controllevertothe

centerposition,themachineshouldstop.

Note:Whenyoureleasethemotion-controllever,

itshouldreturntotheNEUTRALposition.

Important:Ifthemotion-controlleverdoes

notreturntotheNEUTRALpositionwhenyou releaseit,contactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

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ThrottleControl

Fuel-Shut-OffValve

Thethrottlecontrol(theredlever)islocatedattheleft sideofthecontrolconsole(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Hourmeter

2.Ignitionswitch4.Throttle

3.Choke

Thefuel-shut-offvalveislocatedatthefront,rightside oftheenginebelowthefueltank(Figure8).

Note:Closethefuel-shut-offvalvewhenthemachine

isnotusedforafewdays,duringtransporttoand fromthejobsite,orwhenthemachineisparked insideabuilding.

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Figure8

ChokeControl

Thechokecontrolislocatedattheleftsideofthe controlconsole;youuseittohelpstartacoldengine (Figure7).

Note:Donotstartorrunawarmenginewiththe

chokeintheONposition.

•Pulluponthechokecontroltosetthechoketo

theONposition.

•Pushdownonthechokecontroltosetthechoke

totheOFFposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchislocatedattheleftsideofthe controlconsole(Figure7).

Usetheignitionswitchtostartandshutofftheengine. Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions,OFF,ONand START.

Note:Youmustengagetheparkingbraketostart

theengine.

1.Fuel-shut-offvalve(rightsideoftheengine)

Parking-BrakeLever

Theparking-brakeleverislocatedabovetheplatform ontherightside(Figure9).

•Toengagetheparkingbrake,pushthe

parking-brakeleverdown.

Note:Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrake

inthetransaxle.

•Toreleasetheparkingbrake,pulltheleverup.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterislocatedabovetheignitionswitchat theleftsideofthecontrolconsole(Figure7).

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthatthe machinehasoperated.

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Figure9

1.Drive-wheel-releaselever3.Park-brakelever

2.Platform

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Note:Whenparkingonasteepslope,chockorblock

thewheelsinadditiontoengagingtheparkingbrake. Whentransportingthemachine,engagetheparking brakeandbindthemachinetothetransportvehicle.

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseLever

Thedrive-wheel-releaseleverislocatedabovethe platformontheleftside(Figure9).

Usethedrive-wheel-releaselevertodisengagethe hydrostatic-drivesystemtomovethemachineby hand.

•Topushorpullthemachine,movethe

drive-wheel-releaseleverup.

•Tooperatethemachine,movethe

drive-wheel-releaseleverdown.

SpreaderControls

DeectorGateControl

Thedeector-gatecontrolislocatedtotherightofthe hourmeteronthecontrolconsole(Figure10).

•Pushtheknobforthedeector-gatecontroldown

toclosethegateandtemporarilydeectthe granularmaterials.

•Pulltheknobuptoopenthedeectorgateforfull

granularbroadcasting.

Spreader-PatternControl

Thespreader-patterncontrolislocatedtotheright ofthedeector-gatecontrolatthecontrolconsole (Figure10).

Usethespreader-patterncontroltobroadcasta heavierpatternofgranularmaterialtotheleftorright sideofthemachine.

•Tobroadcastaheavierpatterntotheleft,unlock

thespreader-patterncontrol,pullthecontrolup slightly,andlockthecontrol.

•Tobroadcastaheavierpatterntotheright,unlock

thespreader-patterncontrol,pushthecontrol downslightly,andlockthecontrol.

Wide-distributionImpeller-GateLever

Thewide-distributionimpeller-gateleveristhefourth leverlocatedatthetopcenterofthecontrolconsole (Figure10).

•Tobroadcastawidepatternofgranularmaterial,

pullthewide-distributionimpeller-gatelever rearwardfullytothefullopenposition.

•Toclosetheimpellergate,pushthe

wide-distributionimpeller-gateleverforwardfull closedposition.

Figure10

1.Deector-gatecontrol

2.Spreader-patterncontrol6.ImpellerOn/Offswitch

3.Wide-distribution impeller-gatelever

4.Narrow-distribution impeller-gatelever

5.Narrow-spreader distributionow-rate knob

7.Impeller-speedcontrol

Usethedeector-gatecontroltotemporarilystop thedischargeofgranularmaterialsfromtheleftside ofthespreader.Closethedeectorgatewiththe controlwhenitisnotdesirabletobroadcastgranular materialsontosidewalks,parkinglots,orpatios.

Narrow-distributionImpeller-GateLever

Thenarrow-distributionimpeller-gateleveristhefth leverlocatedatthetopcenterofthecontrolconsole (Figure10).

•Tobroadcastanarrowpatternofgranularmaterial,

pullthenarrow-distributionimpeller-gatelever rearwardfullytothelimitedOPENposition.

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•Toclosetheimpellergate,pushthe

wide-distributionimpeller-gateleverforwardfully.

Note:Onlythewide-distributionimpeller-gate

leverclosestheimpellergate.Pushingthe wide-distributionimpeller-gateleverforwardalso resetsthenarrow-distributionimpeller-gatelever totheforwardposition.

Narrow-SpreaderDistributionFlow-RateKnob

Thenarrow-spreaderdistributionow-rateknobis locatedbelowthewide-andnarrow-impeller-gate levers(Figure10).

Usethenarrow-spreaderdistribution-ow-rateknobto controlthedischargerateofgranularmaterialfromthe hopperontotheimpellerwhenthenarrow-distribution impeller-gateleverisintheOPENposition(limited).

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•Rotatethenarrow-spreaderdistribution-ow-rate

knobclockwisetodecreasethedischargerateof granularmaterialfromthehopper.

•Rotatethedistributionow-rate-knob

counterclockwisetoincreasethedischargerateof granularmaterialfromthehopper.

ImpellerOn/OffSwitch

TheimpellerOn/Offswitchislocatedbelowthe impeller-distributionow-rateknobatthebottomof thecontrolconsole(Figure10).

UsetheimpellerOn/Offswitchtoruntheelectric motorthatdrivestheimpeller.

•PresstheimpellerOn/Offswitchuptorunthe

impeller.

•PresstheimpellerOn/Offswitchdowntostopthe

impeller.

Impeller-speedControl

Theimpeller-speedcontrolislocatedtotherightof theimpellerOn/Offswitchatthebottomofthecontrol console(Figure10).

Theslotinthecam,aftersetting9onthecam,allows theimpellergatetobeopenedtothemaximum position.Thissettingcanbeusedfordrysand,ice melt,orothermaterialsthataredifculttospread.

Note:Usecamsetting9maywhenyouarecleaning

outthehopper.

SprayerControls

Usetheimpeller-speedcontroltoadjusttherotational speedoftheimpeller.

•Rotatetheimpeller-speedcontrolcounterclockwise

todecreasetherotationalspeedoftheimpeller.

•Rotatetheimpeller-speedcontrolclockwiseto

increasetheimpellerspeed.

Drop-rateCamandLinkage

Thedrop-ratecamandlinkagearelocatedatthefront ofthemachineandbelowthehopperonthespreader (Figure11).

Figure12

1.Sprayer-pressurecontrol5.Sprayerwand

2.Tank-agitationlever

3.Narrow-spraypatternlever

4.Wide-spraypatternlever8.Wandpressurecontrol

SprayerPressureControl

6.Sprayer-pressuregauge

7.Sprayer-pumpswitch

Thesprayer-pressurecontrolislocatedonthecontrol console(Figure12).

•Rotatethesprayer-pressurecontrolclockwiseto

increasethepressuretothesprayernozzles

•Rotatethepressure-controlcounterclockwiseto

thedecreasenozzlepressure.

TankAgitationLever

Thetank-agitationleverislocatedonthecontrol console(Figure12).

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Figure11

1.Slot–maximumposition

2.Linkage

Usethedrop-ratecamtosetthemaximumamountof materialtobedispensedthroughtheimpellergate andontotheimpeller.

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Settingthetank-agitationlevertotheONposition allowsthesprayerpumptocirculatethecontentinthe spraytanktokeepthechemicalsolutionmixed.

•Pullthetank-agitationleverrearwardtocirculate

thecontentinthespraytank.

•Pushtheleverforwardtostopcirculatingthe

contentinthespraytank.

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Note:Donotuseagitationwhilespraying.Shut

offthetankagitationtoensureproperspray distribution.

Note:Runtheenginespeedaboveidleandrunthe

sprayerpumpforthetankagitationtoworkeffectively.

Narrow-SprayPatternLever

Thenarrow-spraypatternleverislocatedonthe controlconsole(Figure12).

•ToturnONthesprayerinanarrow-spraypattern

(thecenternozzleonly),pullthenarrow-spray patternlevertowardyou.

•ToturnOFFthesprayer,pushthenarrow-spray

patternleverawayfromyou.

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Figure13

1.Triggerlock3.Trigger

2.Spray-wandhandle

Wide-SprayPatternLever

Thewide-spraypatternleverislocatedonthecontrol console(Figure12).

•ToturnONthesprayerinawide-spraypattern(the

rightandleftnozzles),pullthewide-spraypattern levertowardyou.

•ToturnOFFthesprayer,pushthewide-spray

patternleverawayfromyou.

Sprayer-PressureGauge

Thesprayer-pressuregaugeislocatedonthecontrol console(Figure12).

Usethepressuregaugetoseetheuidpressurein thesprayersystem.

Sprayer-PumpSwitch

Thesprayer-pumpswitchislocatedonthecontrol console(Figure12).

Usethesprayer-pumpswitchtostartandstopthe pumpwhensprayingorcirculatingtheuidinthe sprayertank(tank-agitation).

•Tostartthepump,pushdownonthetopofthe

sprayer-pumpswitch.

•Tostopthepump,pushdownonthebottomof

theswitch.

Spray-WandTriggerandTriggerLock

Thespray-wandtriggerandtriggerlockarelocated onthebottomofthespray-wandhandle(Figure12 andFigure13).

•Tousethespraywand,holdthehandleofthe

wandsqueezethetrigger.

•TolockthetriggertotheONposition,fullysqueeze

thetriggeragainstthehandleandthenlatchthe triggerlockoverthetrigger;tounlockthetrigger, unlatchthetriggerlockfromthetrigger.

•Releasethetriggertostopthespray.

TankDrainValve

Thetankdrainvalveislocatedattheleftsideand underthesprayertank(Figure15).

Usethetankdrainvalvetoemptythesprayertank ofliquidchemicals.

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Figure14

1.Handle(openposition)3.Sprayertank

2.Tankdrainvalve

•Toopenthevalve,rotatethehandleofthetank

drainvalve90°clockwise(leverin-linewithvalve).

•Toclosethevalve,rotatethehandle90°

counterclockwise.

Sprayer-Pump-SupplyValve

Thesprayer-pump-supplyvalveislocatedatthe rightsideofthemachineandunderthesprayertank (Figure15).

Usethesprayer-pump-supplyvalvetoshutoffthe owofliquidchemicalstothepump.

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Figure15

1.Sprayertank3.Handle(openposition)

2.Sprayer-pump-supply valve

•Toopenthevalve,rotatethehandlevalve90°

clockwise(leverin-linewithvalve).

•Toclosethevalve,rotatethehandle90°

counterclockwise.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface;shutoffthe

engine;engagetheparkingbrake;removethe

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key;waitforallmovementtostop;andallow themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,cleaning, storing,orservicingit.

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperate

themachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefor trainingalloperatorsandmechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

Specications

Overallwidth90cm(35.5

Overalllength171cm(67.5

Overallheight131cm(51.5

Weightsprayertankand

Maximum machineweight

Hoppercapacity

Sprayertank capacity

Maximumground speed

hopperempty

onlyhopperfull307kg(676lb)

onlysprayertank full

sprayertankand hopperemptyand 1extrabagof granularmaterial inthetank

loadedmachine+ operator

forward9kph(5.5mph)

inches)

227kg(500lb)

309kg(682lb)

412kg(909lb)

≤513kg(1130lb)

79kg(175lb)

76L(20US gallon)

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Ifthemachinedoesnotfunctioncorrectlyoris

damagedinanyway,donotusethemachine. Correcttheproblembeforeyouoperatethe machineorattachment.

•Ensurethattheoperatorareaiscleanandfree

fromchemicalresidueanddebrisbuildup.

•Ensurethatalluidlineconnectorsaretightand

thatallhosesareingoodconditionbeforeapplying pressuretothesystem.

ChemicalSafety

Chemicalsubstancesusedinthesprayersystem maybehazardousandtoxictoyou,bystanders,and animals,andtheymaydamageplants,soil,andother property.

Ifyouwillusemorethan1chemical,readthe informationoneachchemical.Refusetooperateor workonthesprayerifthisinformationisnotavailable.

Beforeworkingonasprayersystem,ensurethatit hasbeenneutralizedandtriplerinsedaccordingto therecommendationsofthechemicalmanufacturer(s) andthatallthevalveshavebeencycled3times.

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Verifythatthereisanadequatesupplyofcleanwater andsoapnearby ,andimmediatelywashoffany chemicalsthatcontactyou.

•Carefullyreadandfollowthechemicalwarning

labelsandmaterialsafetydatasheets(MSDS)for allchemicalsused,andprotectyourselfaccording tothechemicalmanufacturer'srecommendations.

•Alwaysprotectyourbodywhileusingchemicals.

Usetheappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment (PPE)toguardagainstcontactwithchemicals, suchasthefollowing:

–safetyglasses,goggles,and/orfaceshield

–achemicalsuit

–arespiratororltermask

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Donotaddordrainthefuelinanenclosedspace.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel vaporshavedissipated.

–chemical-resistantgloves

–rubberbootsorothersubstantialfootwear

–acleanchangeofclothes,soap,and

disposabletowelsforcleanup

•Obtainpropertrainingbeforeusingorhandling

chemicals.

•Usethecorrectchemicalforthejob.

•Followthechemicalmanufacturer'sinstructionsfor

thesafelyapplyingthechemical.Donotexceed therecommendedsystemapplicationpressure.

•Donotll,calibrate,orcleanthemachinewhile

people,especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.

•Handlechemicalsinawell-ventilatedarea.

•Havecleanwateravailable,especiallywhenlling

thespraytank.

•Donoteat,drink,orsmokewhileworkingnear

chemicals.

•Donotcleanspraynozzlesbyblowingthrough

themorplacingtheminyourmouth.

•Alwayswashyourhandsandotherexposedareas

assoonaspossibleafterworkingwithchemicals.

•Keepchemicalsintheiroriginalpackagesand

storedinasafelocation.

•Properlydisposeofunusedchemicalsand

chemicalcontainersasinstructedbythechemical manufacturerandyourlocalcodes.

•Chemicalsandfumesaredangerous;neverenter

thetankorplaceyourheadoverorintheopening ofatank.

•Followalllocal,state,andfederalregulationsfor

spreadingorsprayingchemicals.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe followingdaily-checkprocedures:

•CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page52)

•CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem(page17)

•CheckingtheMachineforLooseHardware(page

67)

CheckingtheSafety InterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

CAUTION

Ifinterlockswitchisdisconnectedordamaged themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitch.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitch dailyandreplacedamagedswitchbefore operatingthemachine.

Important:Ensurethatthesafetymechanisms

onyourmachineareconnectedandinproper operatingconditionpriortooperatingyour machine.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunlessyouengagetheparking brake.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable

anditsvaporsareexplosive.

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TestingtheStarterInterlock

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Chockthewheelsofthemachine.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwires.

4.Releasetheparkingbrake.

5.Withthemotion-controlleverintheNEUTRAL positionturnthekeytotheSTARTposition.

Note:Thestartermustnotrotatetheengine.

•Ifthestarterrotatestheengineofyour

machine—themachinedoesnotpass thistest,donotoperateit.Contactyour authorizedT orodistributor.

•Ifthestarterdoesnotrotatetheengine—the

machinedoespassthetest:engagethe parkingbrake,connectthespark-plugwire tothesparkplug,andremovethechock(s) fromthewheels.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothegasoline.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Fueltankcapacity:6.1L(1.6USgallons)

Note:Refuelingtheengineisdifcultwhenusinga

largerrefuelingcontainersuchasacontainerwitha 19L(5USgal)capacity .

Tomakefuelingthemachineeasier,usea4to8L(1 to2USgal)fuelcontainerandafunnel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshut offtheengine.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit (Figure16).

FuelSpecication

Petroleum fuel

Ethanol blended fuel

Important:Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh

fuel(lessthan30daysold).

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Useunleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87 orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

Useanunleaded-gasolineblendwithupto10% ethanol(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiary butylether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.

Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeis notapprovedforuse.Neverusegasolinethat containsmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume,such asE15(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains 20%ethanol),orE85(containsupto85% ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

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Figure16

4.Fillthetankwithfuel(Figure16)towithin6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)fromthetopofthetank.Do

notllintothellerneckofthetank.

Important:Donotllthetankmorethan

6mm(1/4inch)fromthetopofthetank becausethefuelneedsroomtoexpand.

5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose jewelry.

•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment

asdirectedinChemicalSafety(page16).

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputting

yourfootontheground.Ifyoulosecontrolofthe machine,stepofftheplatformandawayfromthe machine.

•Donotplaceyourfeetundertheplatform.

•Donotmovethemachineunlessyouarestanding

withbothfeetontheplatformandyourhandsare holdingontothereferencebars.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatyouare

intheoperatingposition,thetransmissionisin neutral,andtheparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatyouare

intheoperatingposition,thetransmissionisin neutral,andtheparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Ensurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis

machine,especiallywhenbackingup.

•Keepclearofanydischargeareaofthesprayer

nozzlesandspraydrift.Keepbystandersandpets asafedistanceawayfromthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,orembankments.Themachinecould suddenlyrolloverifawheelgoesovertheedge oriftheedgegivesway.

•Reducethespeedandloadwhenoperatingon

roughterrain,unevenground,andnearcurbs, holes,andothersuddenchangesinterrain. Loadsmayshift,causingthemachinetobecome unstable.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

thekey,engagetheparkingbrake,andinspect fordamageafterstrikinganobjectorifthereis anabnormalvibrationinthemachine.Makeall necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Useextracautionwhenoperatingthemachineon

wetsurfaces,inadverseweatherconditions,at higherspeeds,orwithafullload.Stoppingtime anddistanceincreaseintheseconditions.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedareawhere

exhaustgassescancollect.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Donottouchtheengineormuferwhiletheengine

isrunningorsoonafterithasshutoff.These areasmaybehotenoughtocauseburns.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,dothe

following:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground.

–Shutthewide-distributionimpeller-gateforthe

spreaderandshutoffthesprayer-pumpswitch.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby

Toroonly .

•Neversprayorspreadchemicalswhilepeople,

especiallychildren,orpetsarenearby .

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SprayerandSpreaderOperation Safety

•Thespraywandtrapsliquidsunderhighpressure,

evenwhenengineisoff.High-pressurespray couldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.

–Keepclearofnozzleanddonotdirectspray

orstreamatpeople,pets,ornon-workarea property.

–Donotdirectsprayonornearelectrical-power

componentsorsource.

–Donotattachhosesorothercomponentsto

theendofthespray-wandnozzle.

–Donotattempttodisconnectthespray

wandfromthemachinewhilethesystemis pressurized.

–Donotusespraywandiftriggerlockis

damagedormissing.

–Rotatethespray-wandlocktotheOFFposition

whenjobiscomplete.

•Donottouchtheimpellerforthespreaderwhile

theimpellerisrotating.

•Stopspreading/sprayingwhenmakingtightturns

tominimizechemicaldrift.

•Chemicalsmaydriftandcauseinjurytopeople

andanimals;itmayalsodamageplants,soil,or otherproperty.

•Liquidloadsandgranularmaterialscanshift.This

shiftinghappensmostoftenwhileturning,going upordownhills,suddenlychangingspeeds,or whiledrivingoverroughsurfaces.Shiftingloads cancausethemachinetotipover.

•Safelyrelievepressurefromspraywandevery

timetheengineisshutoff.

•Whendrainingorrelievingsystem,donotlet

anyonestandinfrontofnozzlesanddonotdrain onaperson’sfeet.

usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen performingthissurvey.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachine

onslopes.Travelupanddownonslopes.Avoid makingsuddenchangesinspeedordirection. Ifyoumustturnthemachine,turnitslowlyand graduallydownhill,ifpossible.Usecarewhen reversingthemachine.

•Donotoperateamachinewhenyouareuncertain

aboutthetraction,steering,orstability .

•Removeormarkobstructionssuchasditches,

holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards. Tallgrasscanhideobstructions.Uneventerrain couldoverturnthemachine.

•Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet

surfaces,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycause themachinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe wheelsmayresultinslidingandalossofbraking andsteering.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingthemachine

neardrop-offs,ditches,embankments,water hazards,orotherhazards.Themachinecould suddenlyrolloverifawheelgoesovertheedge ortheedgecavesin.Establishasafetyarea betweenthemachineandanyhazard.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingthemachinewith

attachments;theycanaffectthestabilityofthe machine.

•Iftheenginestallsoryoubegintolosemomentum

whileclimbingahill,graduallyapplythebrakes andslowlybackstraightdownthehill.

•Alwayskeepthetransmissioningear(ifapplicable)

whenyoudrivethemachinedownaslope.

•Donotparkthemachineonanincline.

•Theweightofthematerialinthetankcanchange

thehandlingofthemachine.Toavoidlossof controlandpersonalinjury,followtheseguidelines:

SlopeSafety

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland rolloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryor death.Y ouareresponsibleforsafeslopeoperation. Operatingthemachineonanysloperequiresextra caution.

•Reviewtheslopeinstructionslistedbelowfor

operatingthemachineonslopesandtodetermine whetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthe conditionsonthatdayandatthatjobsite. Changesintheterraincanresultinachangein slopeoperationforthemachine.

•Determineiftheslopeissafeformachine

operation,includingsurveyingthesite.Always

–Whenoperatingwithaheavyload,reduceyour

speedandallowforsufcientbrakingdistance. Donotsuddenlyapplythebrakes.Useextra cautiononslopes.

–Liquidloadsshift,especiallywhileturning,

goingupordownslopes,suddenlychanging speeds,orwhiledrivingoverroughsurfaces. Shiftingloadscancausethemachinetotip over.

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OperatingtheMachine

OpeningandClosingthe Fuel-Shut-OffValve

ExtendingandRetractingthe Operator’sPlatform

ExtendingtheOperator’sPlatform

1.Pulltheplatform-lockknobinwarduntilthepinof clearstheupperholeinthechassis(Figure17).

Controlfuelowtotheenginewiththefuel-shut-off valveasfollows:

•Rotatethehandleforthefuel-shut-offvalve90

degreesclockwisetotheopenthevalve.

•Rotatefuel-shut-offvalvehandle90degrees

counterclockwisetoclosethevalve.

Figure17

1.Platform-lockknob

2.Operator’splatform

2.Rotatetheoperator’splatformdownuntilthepin oftheplatformlockalignswiththelowerholein thechassis(Figure17).

3.Movetheplatform-lockknoboutwarduntilthe pinprotrudesthroughthelowerhole(Figure17).

3.Lowerchassishole

RetractingtheOperator’sPlatform

1.Pulltheplatform-lockknobinwarduntilthepin clearstheupperholeinthechassis(Figure17).

2.Rotatetheoperator’splatformupuntilthepinof theplatformlockalignswiththeupperholein thechassis(Figure17).

3.Movetheplatform-lockknoboutwarduntilthe pinprotrudesthroughtheupperhole(Figure17).

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1.Fueltank

2.Fuel-shutoffvalve(open position)

Figure18

3.Fuel-shutoffvalve(closed position)

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StartingtheEngine

1.Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopen;refer toOpeningandClosingtheFuel-Shut-OffV alve

(page21).

2.Movethesteering-control/motion-control leverinNEUTRALpositionandengagethe parkingbrake;refertoSteeringControl(page

11),Motion-ControlLever(page11),and Parking-BrakeLever(page12).

Note:T ostarttheengine,youmustengagethe

parkingbrake.(Y oucanstarttheenginewhile youareofftheplatform.)

3.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe SLOWandFASTpositions;refertoThrottle

Control(page12).

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4.Iftheengineiscold,pullupthechokecontrolto theONposition;refertoChokeControl(page

12).

Important:Ifthemotion-controlleverdoesnot

returntotheNEUTRALpositionwhenyourelease it,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Note:Iftheengineiswarm,pushdownthe

chokelevertotheOFFposition.

5.RotatetheignitionswitchtotheSTARTposition; refertoIgnitionSwitch(page12).

Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethe

switch.

Important:Donotcranktheengine

continuouslyformorethan10secondsata time.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa60 secondcool-downperiodbetweenstarting attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines canoverheatthestartermotor

6.IfthechokecontrolisintheONposition, graduallymovetheleverdown,towardtheOFF positionastheenginewarmsup.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Movethesteering-control/motion-controllever totheNEUTRALpositionandbringthemachine toafullstop;refertoSteeringControl(page1 1) andMotion-ControlLever(page11).

2.Placethethrottleinthemidwaybetweenthe SLOWandFASTpositions;refertoThrottle

Control(page12).

3.Runtheengineforaminimumof15seconds, thenturntheignitionswitchtotheOFFposition; refertoIgnitionSwitch(page12).

4.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoParking-Brake

Lever(page12).

5.Removethekey;refertoIgnitionSwitch(page

12).

6.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhenyouare notusingthemachineforafewdays,when transportingit,orwhenitisparkedinsidea building;refertoOpeningandClosingthe

Fuel-Shut-OffValve(page21).

Important:Tobeginmovingthemachine

(forwardorbackward),theparking-brakelever mustbereleased(pulledup)beforeyoumovethe motion-controllever.

DrivingtheMachineForward

1.Movethemotion-controllevertotheNEUTRAL position.

2.Releasetheparkingbrake.

3.Todrivethemachine,performthefollowing:

•Tomovethemachineforwardinastraight

line,centerthesteeringcontrolandmove themotion-controlleverforward.

Note:Themachinemovesfasterthefarther

youmovethemotion-controlleverawayfrom theNEUTRALposition.

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Figure19

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION

Machinecanturnrapidlybymovingthe steeringcontroltothefarrightorleft. Operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine, whichmaycausedamagetothemachineor injury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowdownthemachinebeforemaking sharpturns.

•Toturnleftorright,movethesteeringcontrol

towardthedesiredturndirection.

•Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-control

leverintheNEUTRALposition.

Note:Stoppingdistancemayvary

dependingonthespreader-sprayerload.

Note:Whenyoureleasethemotion-control

lever,itautomaticallyreturnstotheNEUTRAL position.

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DrivingtheMachineinReverse

1.Movethemotion-controllevertotheNEUTRAL position.

2.Tomovethemachinerearwardinastraightline, slowlymovethemotion-controlleverrearward.

Figure20

BeforeOperatingtheSpreader

Beforeyoustartusingthespreader,calibratethe spreaderforthematerialthatyouwilldisperse;refer toCalibratingtheSpreader(page23).

Important:Priortollingthehopper,verifythat

youhavesettheproperspreader-applicationrate.

CalibratingtheSpreader

Calibratethespreadereachtimeyouuseanew material.Thespreaderbroadcastsmaterialina pattern1.5to6.7m(5to22ft)widedependingonthe materialparticlesize,volume/density ,rateoftravel, andwindconditions.

UsetheSpreadingCharts(page29)alongwith informationfromDeterminingtheDistributionPattern

(page24),DeterminingtheEffectiveSpreadingWidth

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(page25),andCalculatingtheApplicationRate(page

25)whencalibratingthespreader.

Toturnleftorright,movethesteeringcontrol towardthedesiredturndirection.

3.Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-control levertotheNEUTRALposition.

Note:Stoppingdistancemayvarydepending

onthespreader-sprayerload.

OperatingtheSpreader

CAUTION

Chemicalsarehazardousandcancause personalinjury.

•Readthechemicalmanufacture’s directionsonthelabelbeforehandling thechemicals;followallmanufacturer recommendationsandprecautions.

•Keepchemicalsawayfromyourskin. Shouldcontactoccur,washtheaffected areathoroughlywithsoapandcleanwater.

PreparingtheTestSiteandMachine

Operatorsuppliedequipment:15shallowcollection

pansand15graduatedmeasuringcylinders

Note:Themostaccuratemethodtomeasure

thedistributionusesshallowcollectionpansand graduatedmeasuringcylinders.Intheexamplebelow, the15shallowcollectionpansapproximately30cm (12inches)wide,91cm(36inches)long,and5cm (2inches)tall.

1.Placeonepaninthecenterofthedrivepath. Arrangethenexttwopans,oneoneachside, farenoughaparttoallowadequateroomforthe drivetiresofthemachinetopassaroundthe centerpan.

2.Placetheremainingpansinastraightlineas showninFigure21orFigure22.

•Forlargergranulematerials:

Space6additionalpans,oneachside,12 inches(30cm)apart(Figure21).

•Weareyeprotection,gloves,andanyother protectiveequipmentrecommendedbythe chemicalmanufacturer.

Usethespreadertodispersesfree-owinggranular substancessuchasgrassseed,fertilizer,icemelt, etc.Whenyouusethespreader,rstllthegranular hopper,thenapplythegranularmaterialstothework site,andnallycleanthehopper.

Important:Whenyouuseyourspreader,

thoroughlycleanitattheendoftheday.

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Figure21

Panspacingforlargergranulematerials

4.Determinetheapplicationrateandtherelated drop-ratecamsetting;refertoSpreadingCharts

(page29).

5.Rotatethedropratecam(Figure23)tothecam settingyoudeterminedinstep4.

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1.Spreadermovingtoward pans

2.Centerpan5.30cm(12inch)gap

3.Collectionpans(gap betweeneach)

4.L1andR1collectionpan gap(spreadaparttoallow machinetopassthrough)

6.Graduatedmeasuring cylinder

•Forsmallgranulematerials:

Place6additionalpans,oneachside,with nogapinbetweeneachpan(Figure22).

Figure22

Panspacingforsmallgranulematerials

1.Spreadermovingtoward pans

2.Centercollectionpan

3.Lestcollectionpans(no gapbetweeneach)

3.Movethemachinefarenoughawayfromthe

testarea(wherethecollectionpansarelocated) toensurethatthemachinetravelsatthedesired spreadingspeedbeforereachingthesite.

4.Rightcollectionpans(no gapbetweeneach)

5.L1andR1collectionpan gap(spreadaparttoallow machinetopassthrough)

6.Graduatedmeasuring cylinder

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Figure23

1.Dropratecam

6.Fillthehopperapproximatelyhalf-fullwiththe desiredmaterial;refertoFillingtheSpreader

Hopper(page26).

DeterminingtheDistributionPattern

1.Setthespreaderpatterncontroltothemiddleof itstravel;referto.

2.Settheimpellerspeedtotheappropriate broadcastingrate.

3.Drivethemachinetowardthetestsiteatthe appropriatespeed.

4.Asyouapproachthecenterpan,pullthewide distributiongranulargatecontroltotheopen position,anddriveoverthecenterpan.

5.Closethegatecontrol,movemotion-control

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levertotheNEUTRALposition,shutoffthe engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,remove key,andengageparkingbrake.

6.Labeleachgraduatedmeasuringcylinderto correspondwiththedistributionpans(suchas L2,L1,Center,R1,R2);refertoFigure21and

Figure22.

7.Oneatatime,takeacollectionpananddump thecontentsintothecorrespondinggraduated cylinder.Recordtheamountofmaterial collectedandreturnthepantoitslocation. Repeatthisuntilallpancontentshavebeen emptied.

Note:Repeatbroadcastingoverthetestsite

severaltimes,movinginthesamedirection eachtime,untilenoughmaterialisdispensedto thecollectionpantohalfllagraduatedcylinder.

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8.Withthegraduatedmeasuringcylinderinthe samestraightlineasthepans,evaluatethe volumeofmaterialineachcylindertodetermine thequalityofthedistributionfromthespreader.

9.Toadjustthespreaderpattern,refertothe

AdjustingtheSpreaderPattern(page30).

10.Fillthehopperhalf-fullofthedesiredmaterial andrepeatsteps1through9untilyouachieve auniformpattern.

DeterminingtheEffectiveSpreadingWidth

Usetheeffectivewidthtodeterminetheuniform distributionofthematerial.

Note:Thespreadingwidthrangeis6to8m(20to

25ft).

1.Afterthespreaderpatterniscorrectlyadjusted, evaluatetheamountofmaterialinthecenter graduatedmeasuringcylinder.

2.Locatethe2graduatedcylinder,oneeachside ofcenter,thatcontain1/2themeasuredamount ofthematerialthatyouobservedinthecenter graduatedcylinder.

3.Gotothetwocorrespondingpans.Startingfrom theouteredge,measurethedistancebetween leftpan,acrossthecenterpan,totheouteredge oftherightpan,andrecordthemeasurement.

Recordtheeffectivespreadingwidth here:

CalculatingtheApplicationRate

1.Determinetheareaandamountofmaterialthat youareapplyingtothejobsiteandrecordthose amountsintheareaandmaterialsworksheet.

Recordthejobsitearea here:

Recordtheamountofjobsitematerial here:.

2.Initially,usetherecommendedapplicationrate indicatedintheSpreadingCharts(page29) sectionorusetheraterecommendedlistedon theproductmanufacturer’slabelasaguideto helpdeterminetheamountofmaterialthatyou wouldspreadovera93m

(1,000ft2)area.

Note:Inthisexamplethecalibrationcourseis

1.8m(6ft)by51m(167ft).

3.Settheappropriatedrop-ratecamsetting;refer totheSpreadingCharts(page29)asastarting point.

4.Addmaterialtothehopper.

Note:Inthisexampleweadded11.3kg(25

lb)ofmaterial.

5.Drivethespreaderoverthecalibrationcourse whileapplyingthematerial.

6.Emptytheremainingmaterialofthehopperinto acleanbucket;refertoEmptyingtheSpreader

(page26).

PreparingtheCalibrationCoursefor CalculatingtheApplicationRate

1.Determineacourselengthbydividing93m (1,000ft2)bytheeffectivespreadwidththat youdeterminedinDeterminingtheEffective

SpreadingWidth(page25);usethecourse

lengthformula.Recordthecourselength

here:

CalibrationCourseLengthFormula

93m2(1,000ft2)

Formula

Example

/Effectivewidth

measurement

93m2(1,000ft2)

/1.8m(6ft)

Calibrationcourse

51m(167ft)

Note:Inthisexampletheeffectivewidth

measures1.8m(6ft).

2.Measureandvisiblymarkthecourselength. Ensurethatyouallowenoughdistancebefore thestartingmarkersothatthespreadermoving forwardatfullspeedwhencrossingtherst markofthecourse.

7.Weighthebucketcontainingthematerialand recordtheweight.Pourthecontentsback intothehopperandthenweightheempty

bucket.Calculatetheremainingmaterialweight usingtheremainingmaterialweightformula.

Recordtheremainingmaterialweight here:

RemainingMaterialWeightFormula

(Remaining

materialand

Formula

length

Example

bucketweight)-

(Bucketweight)

10kg(22lb)—

1kg(2lb)

Remainingmaterial

weight

9kg(20lb)

Note:Inthisexample,9kg(20lb)ofmaterial

remaininthehopperafterapplyingthematerial tothetestcourse.

8.Calculateappliesmaterialweighusing theappliedmaterialformulathatfollows.

Recordtheappliedmaterialweight here:

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AppliedMaterialWeightFormula

(Original

materialweight)

Formula

Example

-(Remaining

materialweight)

11.3kg(25lb) —9kg(20lb)

Note:Thiscalculationmeansthat2.3kg(5lb)

ofmaterialwasappliedtothe93m testcourse.

9.Ifnecessary,adjustthedrop-ratecamtoachieve therecommendedapplicationrate.Onceyou achievethecorrectapplicationrate,repeat thisprocedureanadditionaltimetoverifyyour results.

Important:Designateanewcalibration

courseeachtime,sothattheturfisnot damagedbyexcessiveapplicationof material.

FillingtheSpreaderHopper

Appliedmaterial

2.3kg(5lb)

weight

(1,000ft2)

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Figure24

1.Cover

2.Hopper

3.Drop-ratecam

Maximumhopperweightcapacity:79kg(175lb)

1.Drivethemachinetotheworksite.

2.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,move motion-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition, shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,removekey,andengageparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethatthewide-distributionimpeller-gate leverisinthefullyforward(closed)position; refertoWide-distributionImpeller-GateLever

(page13).

4.UsetheSpreadingCharts(page29)to determinethesettingforthedrop-ratecam (Figure24).

Note:Ifthesettingisnotlistedforthetypeof

materialthatyouareusing,setthecamtothe settingwithalowervaluethenadjustasneeded.

5.Removethecoverfromthehopper,addthe materialthatyouarespreading,andinstallthe coverontothehopper(Figure24).

Note:Donotoverloadthehopper;the

maximumweightcapacityofthehopperis79 kg(175lb).

Note:Youmayplace1extrabagofgranular

productontopofthesprayertankifnecessary .

EmptyingtheSpreader

RemovingtheImpeller

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,move motion-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition, shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,removekey,andengageparkingbrake.

2.Emptythehopperbyscoopingoutasmuchof thematerialaspossible.

3.Removethe4thumbscrewsthatsecurethefront cover(belowtheimpeller)tothechassis,and removethecover(Figure25).

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Figure25

1.Forwardcover3.Thumbscrew

2.Clipnut

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4.Removethedrivepinthatsecuretheimpellerto theshaftoftheimpellermotor,andremovethe impellerfromtheshaft(Figure26andFigure

27).

Figure26

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Figure27

5.Placeashallowpanundertheshaftofthe impellermotor(Figure27).

DisconnectingtheRate-GateLinkage

1.Pushthelockingsleeveforthegatecable rearwardandliftthecableupfromtheballstud oftherate-gatelinkage(Figure28).

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1.Drivepin3.Impeller

2.Shaft

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ConnectingtheRate-GateLinkage

1.Pullthelinkageoutuntilitclearsthedrop-rate cam(Figure28).

2.Movethewide-distributionimpeller-gatelever forward.

3.Attachingthecabletotheballstudatthegate lever(Figure28).

AssemblingtheImpeller

1.Assembleimpellerontotheimpellershaftand securetheimpellerwiththedrivepin.

2.Aligntheholesinthefrontcoverwiththeclip nutsinthechassisandsecurethecoverwith the4thumbscrewsthatyouremovedinstep3 ofRemovingtheImpeller(page26).

Figure28

1.Lockingsleeve4.Drop-ratecam

2.Gatecable

3.Ballstud

5.Rate-gatelinkage

2.Pullthecableofftheballstud(Figure28).

3.Rotatethedrop-ratecampastposition-9so thattheslotinthecamalignswiththelinkage (Figure28).

4.Fullypushtherate-gatelinkagerearward(Figure

28).

5.Ifthereismaterialinthehopperallowthe materialtopourintoashallowpan;whenthe hopperisempty ,removethepan.

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UsingtheSpreader

SpreadingCharts

Note:Thecamsettingtablesforpelletmaterialandthegrassseedareprovidedwithpermissionfromthe

Brinly-HardyCompany;referencetheBrinly-HardyCompanywebsiteformoreinformation.

Usethesechartsasanapproximateguidelineonly .Otherfactors,suchasweatherconditions,spreader operation,andtheconditionofmaterialaffectsspreaderperformance.

CamSettingsforPelletMaterialApplication

Type

FinePellets

MixedFinePellets

SmallPellets

NitrogenPelletsMediumSize

MediumPelletsandGranules

LargeHeavyPellets

kgper93m

(lbper1,000ft2)CamSetting—OnePassCamSetting—T woPasses

0.5(1)

0.9(2)

1.4(3)

0.9(2)

1.8(4)

2.7(6)

0.9(2)

1.8(4)

2.7(6)

0.5(1)

0.9(2)

1.4(3)

0.9(2)

1.8(4)

2.7(6)

0.9(2)

1.8(4)

2.7(6)

3.63.1

4.03.5

4.23.7

3.73.2

4.74.1

5.24.5

32.2

4.23.7

4.54

3.53

4.23.7

4.74

3.53

4.23.8

5.24.5

3.83.3

4.94.1

5.94.9

Usethechartbelowforreferenceonly.Whensprayingandspreadingatthesametime,setthespreadpattern totwicethewidthofthespray;thiswillhelpavoidstripingandstreaking.Forexample,standardspraywidth=

2.7m(9ft)andspreadwidth=5.4m(18ft).

CamSettingsforGrassSeedApplication

TypeBagWeight

BlueGrassorRed Top

Park,Merion, Delta,orKentucky Bluegrass

HulledBermuda

Coverage-m

0.23kg(0.5lb)93(1,000)

0.45kg(1lb)93(1,000)

0.9kg(2lb)93(1,000)

2.27kg(.5lb)93(1,000)

0.45kg(1lb)93(1,000)

0.9kg(2lb)93(1,000)

1.36kg(3lb)93(1,000)

1.81kg(4lb)93(1,000)

(ft

)CamSetting–

FullRate

CamSetting–

HalfRate

1.254

2.0

2.54

2.5

3.04

3.5

2.752.256

3.02.56

3.252.756

SpreaderWidth

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CamSettingsforGrassSeedApplication(cont'd.)

TypeBagWeight

MixturesIncluding CoarseSeeds

RyeGrassesorTall Fescue

Dichondra

PensacolaBahia

0.9kg(2lb)93(1,000)

1.81kg(4lb)93(1,000)

2.72kg(6lb)93(1,000)

0.9kg(2lb)93(1,000)

1.81kg(4lb)93(1,000)

2.72kg(6lb)93(1,000)

113kg(4oz)93(1,000)

227g(8oz)93(1,000)

340g(12oz)93(1,000)

1.81kg(4lb)93(1,000)

2.27kg(.5lb)93(1,000)

2.72kg(6lb)93(1,000)

AdjustingtheSpreaderPattern

Coverage-m

(ft

)CamSetting–

FullRate

6.06

7.06

6.06

7.06

7.75

1.98

2.18

2.58

4.53.75

4.754.0

5.04.25

CamSetting–

HalfRate

SpreaderWidth

Ifthespreadercastsmaterialunequallyside-to side—toolight/heavytooneside—(seeFigure29and

Figure30),adjustthespreader-pattern.

Figure29

1.Heavytoleftside

2.Moveramppatternto

shadedposition

3.Heavytorightside

Note:Donotadjusttherampsthatsplittheproduct

ow.Adjustonlythefrontorrearramppositions.

1.Unlockthespreader-patterncontrolbyturning thehandlecounterclockwise90°asshownin2 ofFigure30.

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1.Spreader-patterncontrol4.Startnotchifpatternis

2.Rotatecounterclockwise tounlock

3.Startnotchifpatternis heavytoleftside

Figure30

heavytorightside

5.Rotateclockwisetolock

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2.Adjustthespreaderpatternasfollows:

•Ifthematerialisbroadcasttooheavy

attheleftsideofthemachine,pullthe spreader-patterncontrolupslightly;referto 3ofFigure30.

•Ifthematerialisbroadcasttooheavyat

therightsideofthemachine,pushthe spreader-patterncontroldownslightly;refer to4ofFigure30.

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3.Lockthespreader-patterncontrolbyturningthe handleclockwise90°;referto5ofFigure30.

UsingtheDeectorGate

Usethedeector-gatecontroltotemporarilystopor deectgranularmaterialawayfromsidewalks,parking lots,patios,oranywherethegranularchemicalsare notdesired.

Note:Thedeectorgatechangesthedischargedof

materialsfromtheleftsideofthespreaderonly.

•Pushtheknobforthedeector-gatecontroldown

tolowerthedeectorandtemporarilyblockthe granularmaterial.

•Pulltheknobtoraisethedeectortocastmaterials

normallyattheleftsideofthemachine.

SpreadingMaterial

1.Starttheengineandplacethethrottlemidway betweentheSLOWandtheFASTpositions.

2.Settheimpeller-speedcontroltoappropriate broadcastrateandthenpresstheimpeller On/OffswitchtotheONposition(Figure32).

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Figure32

1.Indicatorlight4.Impeller-speedcontrol

2.ImpellerOn/Offswitch5.Spreader-motorand

sprayer-motorcontroller

3.Icon—pressandholdthe

impellerOn/Offbutton5 seconds

•Tolocktheimpellerspeedcontrol,pressand

holdtheimpellerOn/Offswitchfor5seconds (Figure32).

Note:Theindicatorlightabovetheimpeller

On/Offswitchwillashataconstantrate.

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Figure31

1.Fence

2.Flowers

3.Deectorgatelowered

Iftheimpeller-speedcontrolislocked (indicatedbytheashingindicatorlight),the impellermotorwillstartandrunatthelast lockedspeed.

•Tounlocktheimpeller-speedcontrol,start

theimpellermotorandthenpressand holdpressandholdtheOn/Offswitchfor 5seconds(theindicatorlightwillilluminate steadily).

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Figure33

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1.Deector-gatecontrol

2.Spreader-patterncontrol6.ImpellerOn/Offswitch

3.Wide-distribution impeller-gatelever

4.Narrow-distribution impeller-gatelever

5.Narrow-spreader distributionow-rate knob

7.Impeller-speedcontrol

3.MovethethrottletotheFASTpositionanddrive themachineforward.

4.Opentheeitherthenarroworwideimpeller-gate levertobeginspreading(Figure34).

Note:Usethenarrow-spreaderdistribution

ow-rateknobtocontrolthedischargerate ofthegranularmaterialfromthehopperonto theimpellerwhenthenarrow-distribution impeller-gateleverisintheOPENposition.

Figure34

1.Widespreader pattern—variableeffective widthto6.7m(22ft) maximum

2.Narrowspreader pattern—variableeffective widthfrom1.5m(5ft) minimum

5.Evaluatethespreadpattern.

Note:Ifyouneedtoadjustmentthespreading

pattern,refertoAdjustingtheSpreaderPattern

(page30).

6.Whenyouarenishedspreading,closethe wide-distributionimpeller-gatelever.

Note:Onlythewide-distributionimpeller-gate

leverclosestheimpellergate.Pushingthe wide-distributionimpeller-gateleverforwardalso resetsthenarrow-distributionimpeller-gatelever totheforwardposition.

7.Cleanthehopperaftereachspreadingsession; refertoCleaningandLubricatingtheSpreader

(page43).

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Important:Alwaysemptyandcleanthe

spreaderimmediatelyaftereachuse.Failure todosomaycausethechemicalstocorrode thespreaderandothercomponents.

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SpreadingTips

Important:Ensurethatyoucalibratethespreader

beforeyoustartusingit.

Figure35

Spreaderpathexample

1.Narrowdistribution-sidedeectorlowered5.Endofspreadingjob

2.Forward

3.Effectivespreadingwidth—variable1.5to6.7m(5to22ft)

4.Donotspreadwhenturning180°

6.Propertyfence

7.Gate

•Toensureuniformapplication,broadcastthe

materialinanoverlappingpatternasshownin

Figure35.

Note:Thehighestamountofmaterialwill

dispensefromthefrontofthehopperandless materialfromeachside.Youcanadjustthe distributionpatterntoachievethedesiredresults.

•Watchforchangesinthedistributionpattern;

unequaldistributionmayleadtostriping.

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OperatingtheSprayer

CAUTION

Chemicalsarehazardousandcancause personalinjury.

•Readthechemicalmanufacture’s directionsonthelabelbeforehandling thechemicals;followallmanufacturer recommendationsandprecautions.

•Keepchemicalsawayfromyourskin. Shouldcontactoccur,washtheaffected areathoroughlywithsoapandcleanwater.

•Weareyeprotection,gloves,andanyother protectiveequipmentrecommendedbythe chemicalmanufacturer.

Usethesprayertodisperseliquidherbicides, pesticides,fertilizers,andothersubstances.Before usingthesprayerensurethatyouhavecleaned thetank,plumbing,andnozzlesbeforeaddingany chemicals.Whenyouusethesprayer,yourstllthe spraytank,thenapplythechemicalsolutiontothe worksite,andthenwhenyouarenishedspraying, cleanthetank.Itisimportanttocompleteall3of thesestepstoavoiddamagingthesprayer.For example,Donotmixandaddchemicalsinthespray tankthenightbeforeandthensprayinthemorning. Thiscouldleadtoseparationofthechemicalsand possiblecausedamagetocomponentsofthesprayer.

Important:Whenyouuseyoursprayer,

thoroughlycleanitattheendoftheday.

CalibratingtheSprayer

1.Measureandvisiblymarkacourselengthused

tocalculatetheaveragegroundspeed.Record

thecourselengthhere:

Note:Inthisexamplethecourselengthis45.7

m(150ft).

2.Addcleanwaterintothespraytankuntilitis1/2 full;refertoFillingtheSprayT ank(page38).

3.Drivethemachinetoanareafarenoughaway fromthecoursesothatwhenyouaredriving itintothecourse,themachinetravelsatthe desiredgroundspeedbeforereachingtherst marker.

4.Useastopwatchtomeasurethetime(in seconds)thatittakesthemachinetotravelthe markedcourse(45.7m(150ft)inthisexample) whilemaintainingthedesiredgroundspeed.

Recordyourcoursetimeinthecoursetime worksheet.

CourseTimeWorksheet

Time

Test1seconds

Test2seconds

Test3seconds

5.Repeatsteps2through4anadditional2times.

6.Movethesprayertoalevelsurface,movethe motion-controlleverintheNEUTRALposition, shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,removekey,andengageparkingbrake.

7.Averagethe3testruntimes(inseconds); usetheaveragecoursetimeformula.

Recordtheaveragecoursespeed here:

Note:Beforeyouusethesprayerforthersttime

orchangethenozzlesorwhenthesprayerisoutof adjustment—calibratethesprayerforgroundspeed andowrate.

Note:Theleftandrightsprayerboomnozzlesare

widepattern(white)nozzlesandthecenternozzleis anarrowpattern(red)nozzle.

Note:Refertothechemicalproductlabelfor

applicationraterecommendations.

Themethodtocalibratethesprayerowinvolves drivingapresetdistance,recordingthetime,andthen measuringtheamountofliquidappliedduringthat time.

CalculatingtheGroundSpeed

Operatorsuppliedequipment:Stopwatchcapable

ofmeasuring±1/10second.

AverageCourseTimeFormula

Formula

Example21.6+19.1+

8.Calculatetheaveragegroundspeed;usethe groundspeedformula.Recordtheaverage

groundspeedhere:

(time1)+(time

2)+(time3)

18.4seconds

seconds

Note:1kph=16.6m/minute(1mph=88

ft/minute)

Theaveragetimeto

drivethecourse

19.7seconds

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GroundSpeedFormula

Formula

Example45.7m(150ft)x60seconds

19.7secondsx16.6m/minute

Courselength

m(ft)x60seconds

Coursetime(seconds)x

16.7m/minute(88ft/minute)

(88ft/minute)

Groundspeed

kph(mph)

8.4kph

(5.2mph)

UnderstandingtheEffectiveSprayPattern Width

Note:Sprayerpressureregulator:2.8bar(40psi).

•Thenarrow-spraypattern(Figure36)onthe

machineis122cm(48inches)wide.

Figure37

Topviewofthewide-pattern-spraynozzles

1.Spraywidth=274cm(108

inches)

2.Nozzle5.Distancebetweenspray

3.Sprayangle=120°6.Frontofthemachine

4.Spraydistance=61cm (24inches)

nozzles=66cm(26 inches)

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Figure36

Topviewofthenarrow-pattern-spraynozzle

1.Spraywidth=122cm(48 inches)

2.Nozzle

3.Sprayangle=120°

4.Spraydistance=36cm (14inches)

5.Frontofthemachine

•Thewide-spraypattern(Figure37)onthismachine

is274cm(108inches)wide.

TestingtheSprayerNozzleDischarge

Operatorsuppliedequipment:Stopwatchcapable

ofmeasuring±1/10secondandacontainergraduated in50ml(1oz)increments.

Note:Ensurethatthespraysystemiscleanand

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thereis1/2tankofcleanwater.

1.Engagetheparkingbrakeandstarttheengine.

2.Setthepump/tankagitationswitchtotheON position.

3.Pulltheagitationleverrearwardtostartthetank agitation.

4.PlacethethrottletotheFASTposition.

5.PushtheagitationcontrolleverdowntotheOFF position.

Note:Shutofftheagitationtoensureproper

spraypressureanddistribution.

6.Usethespray-pressurecontroltoadjustthe sprayer-systempressureto40psi(2.8bar).

Note:Theredandwhitenozzlesinstalledon

thissprayerhaveanormaloperatingpressure of40psi(2.8bar).

7.Alignthegraduatedcontainerundereachnozzle for19.7seconds.

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Note:Recordtheamountofwatercollected

fromeachnozzleinthecollectionworksheet.

1.Graduatedcontainer

CollectionWorksheet

Figure38

2.Personalprotective equipment—chemical resistantgloves

•Centernozzle—recordthe

averagedischargequantity here:.

•Leftnozzle—recordtheaveragedischarge

quantityhere:.

ConvertingtheTimeandCollectionResults toFlowRate

1.Convertthemilliliters(uidounce)quantities thatyoucalculatedinstep10ofT estingthe

SprayerNozzleDischarge(page35)toliters(US

gallons)usingthequantityconversionformula.

Note:1L=1000ml

1USgallon=128oz

QuantityConversionFormula

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FormulaResult(X)ml(oz)

0.1L(128oz)

Example

center

nozzle—narrow

pattern(red)

490ml(16.75oz)

0.1L(128oz)

(X)L(USgallon)

0.49L(0.13US gallon)

Leftsprayer nozzle

Test 1

Test 2

Test 3

ml(oz)ml(oz)ml(oz)

Centersprayer nozzle

8.Repeatteststep7foreachnozzleanadditional 2times.

9.Turnoffthepump/tankagitationswitch.

10.Calculatetheaveragequantityofwater dischargedforeachnozzle;useaverage dischargeformula.

AverageDischargeFormula

Formula

Example

center

nozzle—narrow

pattern(red)

test1+test2

+test3

475ml(16.05

oz)+507ml

(17.15oz)+504

ml(17.05oz)

•Rightnozzle—recordthe

averagedischargequantity here:

Rightsprayer nozzle

Theaveragespray

nozzledischargein

19.7seconds

0.49L(16.75oz)

A.Rightnozzle—recordthe

convertedcollected-waterquantity here:

B.Centernozzle—recordthe

convertedcollected-waterquantity here:

C.Leftnozzle—recordtheconverted

collected-waterquantity here:

2.Calculatetheowrateofeachnozzleusingthe calculatedow-rateformula.

CalculatedFlow-RateFormula

Formula

Examplecenter

nozzle—narrow

pattern(red)

A.Rightnozzle—recordthecalculatedow

ratehere:

B.Centernozzle—recordthecalculated

owratehere:.

C.Leftnozzle—recordthecalculatedow

ratehere:.

Result(X)L(USgallon)

x60seconds

19.7seconds

.49L(0.13USgallon)

x60seconds

19.7seconds

(X)L(US

gallon)

3.07L

(0.40US

gallon)per

minute

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Note:Ifthecollectednozzlespraydoesnot

meetthequantityintheNozzleFlowRateChart

(page37),checkthenozzles,hoses,andttings

forleaks,damage,orwear;cleanorreplacethe spraynozzlesifneeded.

NozzleFlowRateChart

Usethenozzleowratechartsdeterminespray nozzleperformance:

•Nozzleowratesatdifferentspray-system

pressures

•Wornordamagedspraynozzles

LeftandRightNozzles(white—widepattern)

FlowRateChart(cont'd.)

2.1bar

(30psi)

2.8bar

(40psi)

2602 ml(88 oz) /min

3017 ml (102 oz) /min

2.61L(0.69 USgallon) /min

3.03L(0.80 USgallon) /min

2.35to2.87L(0.62 to0.76USgallon) /min

2.73to3.33L(0.72 to0.88USgallon) /min

Thefollowingchartisbasedonthenozzlecapacity informationchartprovidedwithpermissionfrom TeeJet®T echnologies.Usethechartbelowor referencetheT eeJet®Technologieswebsiteto determineiftheowrateofthesprayernozzleis withinthespeciedowrate(+/–10%).

Note:Thechartinformationbelowisbasedonthe

machinesprayingwaterat70

F(21

C).

CenterNozzle(red—narrowpattern)Flow RateChart

PressureFlowRate—New

0.7bar (10psi)

1.4bar (20psi)

2.1bar (30psi)

2.8bar (40psi)

769 ml(26 oz) /min

1065 ml(36 oz) /min

1331 ml(45 oz) /min

1508 ml(51 oz) /min

0.76L(0.20 USgallon) /min

1.06L(0.28 USgallon) /min

1.32L(0.35 USgallon) /min

1.51L(0.40 USgallon) /min

FlowRate—InService Nozzle

0.68to0.75L(0.18 to0.22USgallon) /min

0.95to1.17L(0.25 to0.31USgallon) /min

1.19to1.45L(0.32 to0.39USgallon) /min

1.36to1.66L(0.36 to0.44USgallon) /min

LeftandRightNozzles(white—widepattern) FlowRateChart

DeterminingApplicationRate

Usetheexampleresultsofthecalculatedspeed, spraywidth,andnozzlecapacitytodeterminethe applicationrate.

Note:Theapplicationratemayalsobedetermined

byusingtheNozzleFlowRateChart(page37), alongwiththechemicalmanufacturer’slabelof recommendation.

Theexamplesbelowarebasedonthefollowing information:

•Averagegroundspeed=8.4kph(5.2mph)

•Spraywidth=2.7m(108inches)

•Numberofnozzles=2

•Nozzlecapacity=3.0L/min(0.8gpm)

Note:Thenumbers6and600areconstantsusedin

theformulasshownbelow.

Literper100m

Singlenozzlecapacity(Lpm)xNumber

Speed(kph)xSpraywidth(m)

2.99Lpmx2x6

8.369kphx2.743m

ApplicationRate

ofnozzlesx6

1.563L/100m2(1.5

qt/1,000ft2)

100m

LiterperHectarApplicationRate

PressureFlowRate—New

0.7bar (10psi)

1.4bar (20psi)

FlowRate—InService Nozzle

1508 ml(51 oz) /min

2159 ml(73 oz) /min

1.51L(0.40 USgallon) /min

2.16L(0.57 USgallon) /min

1.36to1.66L(0.36 to0.44USgallon) /min

1.94to2.38L(0.51 to0.63USgallon) /min

Singlenozzlecapacity(Lpm)xNumber

ofnozzlesx600

Speed(kph)xSpraywidth(m)

2.99Lpmx2x600

8.369kphx2.743m

156L/hectar(16.7gal/acre)

hectar

Note:Thenumbers544;136;and5,940are

constantsusedintheformulasshownbelow.

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Quartper1,000ft

Singlenozzlecapacity(gpm)xNumber

ofnozzlesx544qt

Speed(mph)xSpraywidth(inches)

ApplicationRate

uoroelastomermaterial,theO-ringsandsealsin thesprayercandegradeandleak.

1,000ft

Important:Beforeapplyingchemicalstothejob

site,verifythatyouhavesettheproperapplication ratepriortollingthetank.

0.79gpmx2x544

5.2mphx108inches

Gallonper1,000ft

Singlenozzlecapacity(gpm)xNumber

ofnozzlesx136gal

Speed(mph)xSpraywidth(inches)

0.79gpmx2x136

5.2mphx108inches

ApplicationRate

GallonperAcreApplicationRate

Singlenozzlecapacity(gpm)xNumber

Speed(mph)xSpraywidth(inches)

ofnozzlesx5,940

1.5qt/1,000ft (1.5L/100macre

0.38gal/1,000ft (1.5L/100m2)

)

motion-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition, shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,removekey,andengageparkingbrake.

2.Ensurethatthenarrow-spraypatternand wide-spraypatternleversareintheOFFposition andthehandleforthedrainvalveforthetank rotated90°counterclockwisetotheisCLOSED position(Figure39).

1,000ft

gal

acre

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,move

0.79gpmx2x5,940

5.2mphx108inches

16.7gal/acre

(156.1L/ha)

UsingtheSprayer

BeforeOperatingtheSprayer

Somechemicalsaremoreaggressivethanothers andeachchemicalinteractsdifferentlywithvarious materials.Someconsistenciesofsprayerchemicals (e.g.wettablepowders,charcoal)aremoreabrasive andleadtohigher-wearrates.Ifachemicalis availableinaformulationthatwouldprovideincreased lifetothesprayer,usethisalternativeformulation.

Calibratethesprayerbeforeyoustartthespray application;refertoCalibratingtheSprayer(page34).

FillingtheSprayTank

Important:Ensurethatthechemicalsthatyou

areusinginthesprayerarecompatibleforuse withO-ringsandsealsmadefromuoroelastomer material(refertothechemicalmanufacturer's label;itshouldindicateifitisnotcompatible).If youuseachemicalthatisnotcompatiblewith

Figure39

1.Sprayer-tankcap

2.Fillerneck5.Valvehandle

3.Plug

4.Drainvalve

3.Determinetheamountofwaterneededtomix theamountofchemicalneededasspeciedby thechemicalmanufacturer.

4.Openthetankcaponthespraytank(Figure39).

5.Add3/4oftherequiredwatertothesprayertank throughthellerneck.

Important:Alwaysusefresh,cleanwater

inthespraytank.Donotpourchemical concentrateintoanemptytank.

6.Rotatethepump-shutoffvalveclockwisetothe OPENposition(Figure40).

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Figure40

1.Strainer(sprayertank)2.Pump-shutoffvalve

7.Starttheengineandsetthethrottlemidway betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions.

8.Setthesprayer-pumpswitchtotheONposition (Figure41).

Important:Ifyouareusinga

wettable-powderchemical,mixthe powderwithasmallamountofwatertoform aliquidslurrybeforeaddingthechemical mixturetothetank.

12.Addremainingwatertothetankandinstallcap ontothellerneckofthetank.

Note:Allowthecontentofthesprayertankto

mixthoroughly.

EmptyingtheSprayerTank

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Operatorsuppliedequipment:

•Adrainhosewitha1/2–14inchNPTmalecoupling

•Adraincontainer(capacityvarieswithremaining

sprayertankcontent)

•PTFEthreadsealant

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurfaceatthe designatedareaforemptyingandcleaningthe sprayertank,movemotion-controllevertothe NEUTRALposition,shutofftheengine,waitforall movingpartstostop,removekey,andengage parkingbrake.

Figure41

1.Sprayer-pressurecontrol5.Spraywand

2.Agitation-pumplever

3.Narrow-spraypatternlever

4.Wide-spraypatternlever

6.Sprayer-pressuregauge

7.Sprayer-pump/tank-agitation switch

8.Sprayer-wand-pressure control

9.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.

10.Pullrearwardonthetank-agitationlevertothe ONposition.

Note:Thewaterinthetankwillcirculate.

2.Removetheplugfromthedrainvalveforthe sprayertank(Figure42).

Note:Thedrainvalveislocatedattheleftside

ofthemachine.

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Figure42

1.Drainvalve2.Plug

3.Threadadrainhose(operatorprovided)intothe endofthedrainvalve.

11.Addthespeciedamountofchemical concentratetothetankasdirectedbythe chemicalmanufacturer.

4.Putthefreeendofthedrainhoseintoa containerwithenoughcapacitytoholdthe remainingcontentofthesprayertank.

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Note:Usethequantitymarksatthefront,

leftsideofthesprayertankfordeterminethe quantityofchemicalsolutioninthetank.

5.Rotatethehandleforthedrainvalveclockwise 90°todrainthetank(Figure42).

Allowthesprayertanktodraincompletely.

6.ApplyPTFEthreadsealanttothethreadsofthe plug.

7.Closethetank-drainvalve,removethedrain hose,andinstallthedrainplugintothevalve (Figure42).

Note:Disposeofthesprayerchemicals

accordingtolocalcodesandthechemical manufacturer'sinstructions.

SprayingwiththeSprayerBoom

Important:Toensurethatyourchemical

solutionremainswellmixed,usetheagitation featurewheneveryouhavesolutioninthe tank.Fortheagitationfeaturetowork,setthe sprayer-pumpswitchtotheONposition,pullback thetank-agitationlever,andruntheengineathigh idle.Ifyoushutoffthemachineandagitation isneeded,leavethemotion-controlleverinthe NEUTRALposition,engagetheparkingbrake, increasethethrottletotheFASTposition,switch onthepumpandsetagitationlever.

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Figure43

Narrow-spraypattern

1.Overlaparea2.Effectivesprayarea

Note:Calibratethesprayerbeforeyoustartthespray

application;refertoCalibratingtheSprayer(page34).

1.Setthesprayer-pumpswitchtotheONposition.

2.Drivethemachinetothejobsite.

3.Pushforwardthetank-agitationlevertotheOFF position.

Note:Thereissomeagitationeffectevenwhile

thetank-agitationleverisintheOFFposition.

4.Adjustthesprayer-pressurecontroltothesetting thatyoudeterminedinCalibratingtheSprayer

(page34).

5.Movethenarroworwide-spraypatternleverto theONpositionandbeginspraying.

Important:Donotuseboththenarrowand

widecontrolsatthesametime.

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Figure44

Wide-spraypattern

1.Overlaparea2.Effectivesprayarea

6.Whenyounishspraying,pushforwardthe spray-patternleversandsetthesprayer-pump switchtotheOFFposition.

Note:Ifyouneedtocontinuetomixthesprayer

tankcontents,leavethesprayer-pumpswitchin theONpositionandpullbackthetank-agitation lever.

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SprayingTips

Figure45

1.Overlaparea—narrowspraypattern6.SprayerOff—donotspraywhenturningthemachine180°

2.Effectivesprayarea7.Endofsprayingjob

3.Forward

4.Overlaparea—widespraypattern

5.2.4m(8ft)

•Donotoverlaptheeffectivesprayareathatyou

havepreviouslysprayed(seeFigure45).

•Watchforpluggedsprayernozzles.

8.Propertyfence

9.Gate

agitationlevertotheOFFposition.Alternatively,if ananti-foamingagentcompatiblewiththeexisting chemical—addtheanti-foamingagentaccordingto themanufacturer’sinstructions.

•Movethenarrow-andwide-spraypatternlevers

totheOFFpositiontostopthesprayowbefore stoppingthemotionofthemachine.Once stopped,leavethemotion-controlleverinNEUTRAL andleavethesprayer-pumpswitchintheON position.

•Youobtainbetterresultsifthemachineismoving

whenspraycontrolsareturnedON.

•Ensureadequatepumppressureforproperspray

distributionbypushforwardthetank-agitation levertotheOFFposition.

•Watchforchangesintheapplicationrate.

Changesintheapplicationrateindicatethatyour groundspeedhaschangedbeyondtheoperating rangeofthenozzlesorthereisaproblemwiththe sprayersystem.

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Note:Whenthetankisnearlyempty,thetank

agitationmaycausefoamingofthechemicalsolution inthetank.Inthiscase,pushforwardthetank

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SprayingwiththeSprayWand

3.Adjustthepumppressuretothespraywand performthefollowing:

WARNING

Thespraywandtrapsliquidsunder highpressure,evenwhenengineisoff. High-pressurespraydischargecouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Keepclearofthenozzleanddonotdirect thesprayorstreamfromthewandat people,pets,ornon-workareaproperty.

•Donotdirectthesprayatornear electrical-powercomponentsorsource.

•Donotrepairthespraywand,hoses,seals, nozzle,orotherwandcomponents;always replacethem.

•Donotattachthehosesorother componentstothenozzleattheendofthe spraywand.

•Donotattempttodisconnectthespray wandfromthemachinewhilethesprayer systemispressurized.

•Donotusethespraywandiftriggerlockis damagedormissing.

•Rotatethespray-wandlocktotheOFF positionwhenjobiscomplete.

1.Removethewandfromtheholderattheright sideofthemachine(Figure46).

•Toincreasethepumppressuretothe

wand,rotatethewand-pressurecontrol counterclockwise(Figure47).

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Figure47

1.Sprayerwandpressurecontrol

•Todecreasepressuretothewand,rotatethe

controlclockwisedirection(Figure47).

•Toshutoffthepressuretothewand,rotate

thewand-pressurecontrolclockwiseuntilthe valveforthecontrolisclosed(Figure47).

4.Squeezethetriggertothespray-wandhandle tobeginspraying;lockthetriggerinplaceif desired(Figure46).

5.Whennishedspraying,ifyoulockedthetrigger ofthespray-wand—unlockit,andreleasethe trigger(Figure46)

6.Rotatethesprayer-wandpressurecontrol clockwisetotheOFFposition(Figure47).

Figure46

1.Wandholder4.Wand

2.Trigger5.Nozzle

3.Triggerlock

2.Firmlygripthespraywandandpointitinthe directionthatyouwillspray.

Note:Thewandmayrecoil;ensurethatyou

holditsecurely.

7.Insertthewandintothewandholder(Figure46).

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface;shutoffthe

engine;engagetheparkingbrake;removethe key;andwaitforallmovementtostopbefore leavingtheoperator’sposition.

•Afteryounishoperatingthemachinefortheday,

washoffallchemicalresiduefromtheoutsideof themachine;refertoChemicalSafety(page16).

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineinto

atrailerortruck.

5.Tiltthescreenatthebottomofthehopper forwardtocleanthebottomhoppercomponents (Figure48).

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelytothetraileror

truckusingstraps,chains,cable,orropes.Both frontandrearstrapsshouldbedirecteddownand outwardfromthemachine.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforetransportingorstoringthe

machine.

•Keepallpartsofthemachineingoodworking

conditionandallhardwaretightened.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Replaceanydamagedspraywandcomponents;

donotattempttorepairhoses,seals,nozzles,or otherwandcomponents.

CleaningandLubricating theSpreader

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

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Figure48

1.Hopperscreen

6.Rotatethehopperscreendown.

7.Disconnectthehopperrate-gatecable,place therategatedialtoasettinglowerthan themaximumopenposition,andallowthe spreader-sprayertoemptycompletely;referto

EmptyingtheSpreader(page26).

8.Connectthehopperrate-gatecable;referto

ConnectingtheRate-GateLinkage(page28).

9.Applywater-displacinglubricanttothe componentsasshowninFigure49.

1.Drivethemachinetoadesignatedcleaningarea withalevelsurface.

2.Movethemotion-controlleverintheNEUTRAL position,shutofftheengine,waitforallmoving partstostop,removekey,andengageparking brake.

3.Emptythehopper;refertoEmptyingthe

Spreader(page26).

4.Usingahosetospraytheinsideandoutsideof theentirespreaderwithcleanwater.

Note:Donotuseapowerwashertoclean

themachine.Thehigh-pressurewater canforceresidual-corrosivematerialsinto sprayer-spreadercomponents.

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Figure49

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CleaningtheSprayer

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

5.Movethetank-agitationlevertotheONposition (Figure50).

WARNING

Swallowingorinhalingchemicalscouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Donotcleansprayernozzlesusingyour mouthorblowingthroughthenozzles.

•Replaceallwornanddamagedsprayer nozzles.

•Ensurethatthenozzlesareinstalled correctly.

PreparingtheMachine

1.Emptythesprayertank;refertoEmptyingthe

SprayerT ank(page39).

2.Fillthesprayertankwith19L(5USgallons)or moreofcleanwaterandinstallthecap;referto

FillingtheSprayTank(page38).

3.Engagetheparkingbrake,movethe steering-control/motion-controllevertothe NEUTRALposition,andstarttheengine(Figure

50);refertoStartingtheEngine(page21).

CleaningtheSprayerSystemand Wand

Important:Alwaysemptyandcleanthesprayer

immediatelyaftereachuse.Failuretodosomay causethechemicalstodryorthickeninthelines, cloggingthepumpandothercomponents.

1.Pullbackbothnarrowandwide-spraypattern leverstotheONposition(Figure50).

Thesprayernozzlesbeginspraying.

2.Allowtherinsewaterinthetanktospraythrough thenozzles.

3.Checkthatall3nozzlesaresprayingcorrectly.

4.Removethesprayerwandfromtheholder,point thewandinasafedirection,andsqueezethe trigger;refertoSpray-WandTriggerandTrigger

Lock(page15).

Note:Allowtherinsewatertodischargefrom

thewandfor1to2minutes.

5.Releasethetriggerforthewandandreturnitto theholderonthemachine(Figure7).

6.Movethespray-patternleversforwardtothe OFFposition,setthesprayer-pumpswitchtothe OFFposition,andshutofftheengine(Figure50).

Figure50

1.Ignitionswitch

2.Agitation-pumplever6.Throttle

3.Narrow-spraypatternlever

4.Wide-spraypatternlever

4.Setthesprayer-pumpswitchtotheONposition, andsettheenginethrottletoFASTposition (Figure50).

5.Choke

7.Sprayer-pump/tank-agitation switch

7.Cleanthestrainer;refertoCleaningtheStrainer

(page45).

8.Repeatsteps2through7usingcleanersand neutralizersrecommendedbythechemical manufacturers;refertoFillingtheSprayTank

(page38).

9.Repeatsteps2through7usingcleanwateronly .

CleaningtheExternalComponents

1.Usingahosetowashofftheoutsideofthe sprayertankwithcleanwater.

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Note:Donotuseapowerwashertoclean

themachine.Thehigh-pressurewater mayforceresidualcorrosivematerialsinto spreader-spreadercomponents.

2.Removeandcleanthesprayernozzles;referto

CleaningtheSprayerNozzle(page45).

Note:Replacedamagedorwornnozzles.

3.Allowthespreader-sprayertocompletelydry beforethenextuse.

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CleaningtheStrainer

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

Important:Ifyouusedwettable-powder

chemicals,cleanthestraineraftereachtimethat yourinsethesprayertank.

1.Emptythesprayertank;refertoEmptyingthe

SprayerT ank(page39).

2.Rotatethehandleofthepump-shutoffvalve90° counterclockwisetotheCLOSEposition(Figure

51).

Figure51

1.Strainer2.Pump-shutoffvalve

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Figure52

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1.Strainerbody3.Screen

2.Gasket4.Strainerbowl

3.Alignadrainpanunderthestrainer(Figure51).

4.Rotatethestrainerbowlcounterclockwiseand removethebowlandscreenfromthebodyof thestrainer(Figure52).

Note:Removethestrainerbowlbyhand.

Note:Replacethegasketorscreenorbothif

thesepartsarewornordamaged

5.Allowanyresidualchemicalsolutiontodrain fromthestrainerbody.

Note:Disposeofthewastesolutionaccording

tolocalcodesandthechemicalmanufacturer's instructions.

6.Useasoft-bristlebrushandcleanwatertoclean thescreenandbowl

7.Installthescreenintothestrainerbody(.Figure

52).

8.Installthegasketandstrainerbowlontothe strainerbody,andhandtightenthebowl(Figure

52).

9.Rotatethehandleofthepump-shutoffvalve90° clockwisetotheOPENposition(Figure51).

CleaningtheSprayerNozzle

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

1.Rotatethenozzlecap90°counterclockwiseand removethecapfromthenozzlebody(Figure

53).

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Figure53

1.Nozzlebody5.Nozzlecap

2.Strainer

3.Gasket7.Slot

4.Sprayertip

2.Removethesprayertip,gasket,andstrainer fromthenozzlebody(Figure53).

6.Atomizer

8.Regulatorcase

Note:Replaceanywornordamagednozzle

parts.

3.Useasoft-bristlebrushandcleanwatertoclean thenozzletip,gasket,andstrainer.

4.Assemblethestrainerintothenozzlebody (Figure53).

5.Assemblethesprayertipandgasketintothe nozzlecap(Figure53).

6.Installthetip,gasket,andcapontothenozzle body(.Figure53).

Note:Usetheslottorotatetheatomizer(Figure

53)ofthesprayertipforward(in-linewiththe

ow-regulatorcaseofthenozzlebody).

7.Rotatethenozzlecap90°clockwise(Figure53).

8.Repeatsteps1through7forthe2othersprayer nozzles.

TransportingtheMachine

Machineweight:227kg(500lb)—bothsprayertank

andhopperempty;389kg(857lb)—bothsprayer tankandhopperfull

CAUTION

Thismachinedoesnothaveproperturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slowmovingvehicleemblem.Drivingona streetorroadwaywithoutsuchequipment isdangerousandcanleadtoaccidents causingpersonalinjury.Drivingonastreetor roadwaywithoutsuchequipmentmayalsobe

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aviolationofStatelawsandtheoperatormay besubjecttotrafcticketsand/ornes.

Donotdriveamachineonapublicstreetor roadway.

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampandwalkit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

•Donotattempttoturnthemachinewhile ontheramp;youmaylosecontroland driveofftheside.

•Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;donot useindividualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,use enoughrampstocreateanunbrokenramp surfacewiderthanthemachine.

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall thenecessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingas requiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety instructions.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Lowertheramp.

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4.Raisetheoperatorplatform.

5.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure54).

Figure54

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1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Walkthemachineforward downtheramp.

6.Securethemachine;refertoSecuringthe

MachineforTransport(page47).

SecuringtheMachinefor Transport

Note:Refertothechemical-warning-product

label(s)beforetransportingthemachineandfollow alllocal/state/federalrequirementsfortransporting chemicals.

Note:Ensurethatthespreader-hoppercoverandthe

spraywandaresecurebeforetransporting.

1.Attheleftsideofthemachine,ensurethatthe shutoffvalveforthesprayertankisclosedand thedrainplugissecure.Attherightsideofthe machine,ensurethatthepump-shutoffvalveis closed.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

3.Closethefuelvalveandblockthetires.

4.Usethetie-downpointsonthemachineto securelybindthemachinetothetrailerortruck withstraps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure55). Refertolocalregulationsfortrailerandtie-down requirements.

Figure55

1.Fronttie-downpoints2.Reartie-downpoints

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Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforeperformingmaintenanceonthemachine;

refertoPreparingtheMachine(page50).

•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,thoroughly

cleanandrinsethespreaderandsprayer.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthedrives,mufers,

andenginetohelppreventres.

•Allowonlyqualiedandauthorizedpersonnelto

maintain,repair,adjust,orinspectthemachine.

•Donotrepairthespraywand,hoses,seals,nozzle,

orotherwandcomponents;alwaysreplacethem.

•Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaymalfunction,

allowingthemachinetofall;donotrelysolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalentsupport.

•Chemicalsusedinthesprayersystemmaybe

hazardousandtoxictoyou,bystanders,animals, plants,soils,orotherproperty.

–Carefullyreadandfollowthechemicalwarning

labelsandmaterialsafetydatasheets(MSDS) forallchemicalsused,andprotectyourself accordingtothechemicalmanufacturer’s recommendations.

–Alwaysprotectyourskinwhileyouarenear

chemicals.Usetheappropriatepersonal protectiveequipment(PPE)toguardagainst contactwithchemicals,includingthefollowing:

◊safetyglasses,goggles,and/orfaceshield

–Alwayswashyourhandsandotherexposed

areasassoonaspossibleafterworkingwith chemicals.

–Chemicalsandfumesaredangerous;never

enterthetankorplaceyourheadoverorinthe openingofatank.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand negativelast.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotadjustthemachinewith theenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replacealldamagedor missingdecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

◊achemicalsuit

◊arespiratororltermask

◊chemical-resistantgloves

◊rubberbootsorothersubstantialfootwear

◊acleanchangeofclothes,soap,and

disposabletowelsforcleanup

–Refusetooperateorworkonthesprayerif

chemicalsafetyinformationisnotavailable.

–Donotll,calibrate,orcleanthemachinewhile

people,especiallychildren,orpetsareinthe area.

–Handlechemicalsinawell-ventilatedarea.

–Havecleanwateravailable,especiallywhen

llingthespraytank.

–Donoteat,drink,orsmokewhileworkingnear

chemicals.

–Donotcleanspraynozzlesbyblowingthrough

themorplacingtheminyourmouth.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

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RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every50hours

Every80hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•T estthestarterinterlock.

•Checkaircleaner;replaceifdirty.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checkthemachineforloosehardware.

•Cleanandlubricatethespreader.

•Cleanthesprayertank.

•Cleanthestrainer.

•Cleanthesprayernozzles.

•Cleantheengineandtheexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuildupfromthemachine.

•Cleanthefoamair-cleanerelementMoreoftenundersevereconditions.

•Checkthepressureinthetires.

•Servicethetransaxle.

•Checksprayersystem.

•Removetheengineshroudsandcleanthecoolingns.

•Lubricatethegreasettings.

•Replacethedualelementairlter.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenunderseverecondition).

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

Every200hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

NotationforAreasofConcern

Inspectionperformedby:

ItemDate

5 6

Information

•Servicethesparkarrester.

•Cleanthefuel-sedimentcup.

•Servicethefuelstrainer.

•Checkthebattery.

•T orquetheaxlebolts.

•Preparethemachineforstorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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Pre-Maintenance Procedures

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someone couldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyou performanymaintenance.

CAUTION

Raisingthemachineforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing themachinetofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

Donotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

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Figure56

1.Spark-plugwire

PreparingtheMachine

WARNING

Whileyouaremaintainingoradjustingthe machine,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentallystartingtheenginecould seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignition,engage parkingbrake,andpullthewire(s)offthe sparkplug(s)beforeyoudoanymaintenance. Alsopushthewire(s)asidesoitdoesnot accidentallycontactthesparkplug(s).

Performthefollowingbeforeservicing,cleaning,or makinganyadjustmentstothemachine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Shutthewide-distributionimpeller-gateforthe spreaderandshutoffthesprayer-pumpswitch.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Engagetheparkingbrake.

5.Waitforallmovingpartstostopallowtheengine tocoolbeforeservicing,storing,ormaking repairs.

6.Disconnectthespark-plugwire(Figure56).

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Lubrication

EngineMaintenance

LubricatingtheGrease Fittings

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Greasetype:NationalLubricatingGreaseInstitute

(NGLI)grade#2multi-purposegungrease.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Wipethegreasettingscleanwitharag(Figure

57).

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours

Important:Donotapplyoiltothefoamorpaper

element.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage (Figure58).

Figure57

1.Wheelbearings(2)

2.Kingpinpivots(2)4.Steeringcontrolpivot

3.Connectagreaseguntothettings(Figure57).

4.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tocomeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

3.Frontaxlepivot

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Figure58

1.Air-cleanercover4.Hold-downrod

2.Paper-lterelement

3.Foamelement

5.Wingnuts

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3.Rotatethewingnutthatsecurestheair-cleaner covercounterclockwiseandremovethe air-cleanercover(Figure58).

EngineOilSpecication

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

4.Rotatethewingnutthatsecuresthepaper andfoam-lterelementscounterclockwiseand removethelterelementsfromthehold-down rod(Figure58).

5.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper element(Figure58).

Note:Inspectthepaperandfoam-lter

elementsfordamageoranexcessive accumulationofdirt.Replacethedamaged lters.Cleanthefoam-lterelementifitisdirty. Replacethepaper-lterelementifitisdirty.

ServicingtheFoamFilterElement

ServiceInterval:Every50hoursMoreoftenunder

severeconditions.

1.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damaged(Figure58).

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

iswornordamaged.

2.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

3.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

4.Airdrythefoam-lterelement.

Oilviscosity:Refertothetablebelow.

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Figure59

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoil

levelbelowtheLow(orAdd)markonthedipstick, orovertheFullmark.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

InstallingtheFoamand Paper-FilterElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperair-cleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoam-lterelementontothe paper-lterelement(Figure58).

2.Aligntheholeinthetopplateofthepaper-lter elementwiththehold-downrodofthecarburetor (Figure58).

3.Securethelterelementstothecarburetor withthewingnut(Figure58)thatyouremoved instep4ofRemovingtheFoamandPaper

Elements(page51).

4.Aligntheholeintheair-cleanercoverwiththe hold-downrod(Figure58)andsecurethecover totherodwiththewingnutthatyouremoved instep3ofRemovingtheFoamandPaper

Elements(page51).

2.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

3.Allowtheenginetocool.

4.Removethedipstickfromtheengineandwipe thedipstickwithacleanrag(Figure60).

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Every100hours(moreoftenundersevere condition).

DrainingtheEngineOil

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoil

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levelbelowtheLow(orAdd)markonthedipstick, orovertheFullmark.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Alignadrainpanwithacapacityof1.5L(1.6 USqt)orgreaterbelowthedrainvalveatthe bottomoftheskidplateandinboardfromthe batterytray(Figure61).

Figure60

1.Dipstick3.Minimumoillevel

2.Maximumoillevel

5.Insertthedipstickfromtheengineasshownin

Figure60.

Note:Donotthreadthedipstickintotheller

neckwhencheckingtheengineoillevel.

6.Removethedipstickfromthellerneckandlook attheoillevelinthedipstick(Figure60).

Note:Theengineoillevelmustcoverbetween

thehatchmarkedareasonthedipstick(Figure

60).

7.Iftheoillevelislow,wipeofftheareaaround thellerneckandaddthespeciedoiluntilthe oillevelisbetweenthehatchmarkedareason thedipstick.

Important:Donotoverlltheenginewith

oil.

8.Handtightenthedipstickintothellerneck (Figure60).

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Figure61

1.Drainvalve

2.Hex-headstem

3.Batterytray

4.Skidplate

5.Frontofthemachine

3.Openthedrainvalvebyrotatingthehex-head stemofthevalvecounterclockwisewitha wrench(Figure61).

Note:Allowtheengineoiltodraincompletely.

4.Closethedrainvalveclockwiseuntilthevalveis fullyseated(Figure61).

Note:Wipecleananyresidualoilfromthedrain

valve.

AddingEngineOiltotheEngine

EngineOilCapacity:1.1L(1.2USqt)

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoil

levelbelowtheLow(orAdd)markonthedipstick, orovertheFullmark.

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1.Removethedipstickfromthellerneckofthe engineandwipecleanthedipstickwitharag (Figure62).

Figure62

1.Dipstick2.Fillerneck

5.Iftheoillevelislow,addthespeciedoilintothe engineuntiltheoillevelisbetweenthehatch markedareasonthedipstick.

Note:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.

6.Handtightenthedipstickintothellerneck (Figure62).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

SparkPlugSpecication

SparkPlugType:NGKBR6HS,ChampionRTL86C,

orequivalent

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Slowlypour1.1L(1.2USqt)ofthespeciedoil intothecrankcaseoftheenginethroughthe llerneck(Figure62).

3.Insertthedipstickfromtheengineasshownin

Figure63.

Note:Donotthreadthedipstickintotheller

neckwhencheckingtheengineoillevel.

Figure63

2.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure64.

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Figure64

1.Dipstick3.Minimumoillevel

2.Maximumoillevel

4.Removethedipstickfromthellerneckandlook attheoillevelinthedipstick(Figure62).

Note:Theengineoillevelmustcoverbetween

thehatchmarkedareasonthedipstick(Figure

62).

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

ServicingtheSpark

AirGap:0.6to0.7mm(0.02to0.03inch)

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Useagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjust theairgapto0.6to0.7mm(0.02to0.03inch).

Figure65

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Arrester

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

RemovingtheSparkArrester

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineis stopped.Hotparticlesexhaustedduring engineoperationmayigniteammable materials.Firemayresultinpersonalinjury orpropertydamage.

Donotrefuelorrunengineunlessspark arresterisinstalled.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

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2.Allowthemufertocool.

3.Removethe2self-tappingscrewsthatsecure thetailscreentothemufercoverandremove thescreen(Figure68andFigure68).

Tightenthesparkplugasfollows:

•Newsparkplug—12to15N∙m(8.7to10.8ft-lb)

•In-servicesparkplug—23to27N∙m(16.6to19.5

ft-lb)

Figure66

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Figure67

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Figure68

4.Installthesparkarrester;reversethesteps completedinRemovingtheSparkArrester

(page55)

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1.Flanged-headbolt

2.Bolts

3.Mufercover7.Sparkarrester

4.Tailscreen

5.Self-tappingscrew

6.Mufer

8.Self-tappingscrew

4.Removethe2boltsand1anged-headboltthat securesthemufercovertothemufer(Figure

68).

5.Removetheself-tappingscrewthatsecurethe sparkarrestertothemuferandremovethe sparkarrester(Figure68).

CleaningandAssemblingthe SparkArrester

1.Removethesparkarrester(Figure68).

2.Ifthereareanybreaksinthescreenorwelds areobserved,replacethearrester.

3.Cleanthearresterwithawirebrushandsoakin solventifnecessary(Figure69).

Figure69

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FuelSystem Maintenance

2.Alignadrainpanwitha6.1L(1.6USgallons) capacitywithaunderthecarburetor.

3.Rotatethesedimentcupcounterclockwiseand removethecupfromthecarburetor.

CleaningtheFuelSediment Cup

ServiceInterval:Monthly

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Movethefuel-shutoffvalvetotheOFFposition; refertoOpeningandClosingtheFuel-Shut-Off

Valve(page21).

3.Alignadrainpanunderthebodyofthe fuel-shutoffvalveforthecarburetor(Figure70).

Note:Checkthesealforthesedimentcup

fordamageorwear;replacethesealifitis damagedorworn.

4.Movethefuel-shutoffvalvetotheONposition.

Note:Allowthefuelsystemtodraincompletely.

5.Removethe2bolts6x25mmand2nuts8mm thatsecurethefueltanktothetanksupports (Figure71).

Figure70

1.Fuel-shutoffbody3.Sedimentcup

2.Seal

4.Rotatethesedimentcupcounterclockwiseand removethecupfromthecarburetor(Figure70).

Note:Checkthesealforthesedimentcup

fordamageorwear;replacethesealifitis damagedorworn.

5.Cleanthesedimentcupinfreshgasolineor kerosene.

6.Handtightenthesedimentcupintothebodyof thefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure70).

7.Openthefuel-shutoffvalveandcheckforfuel leaks.

ServicingtheFuelStrainer

ServiceInterval:Monthly

RemovingtheFuelTank

1.Movethefuel-shut-offvalvetotheOFFposition; refertoOpeningandClosingtheFuel-Shut-Off

Valve(page21).

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Figure71

1.Fueltank5.Tanksupports

2.Strainer

3.Fuelhose

4.Nuts8mm

6.Loosenthehoseclampanddisconnectfuelhose fromthettingonthecarburetor(Figure72).

1.Fitting(carburetor)

2.Clamp

6.Bolt6x25mm

7.Clamps

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Figure72

3.Fuelhose

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7.Removethefueltankfromthecrankcaseofthe engine(Figure71andFigure73).

Figure73

4.Securethehosetothecarburetorttingwiththe clamp(Figure72).

5.Assemblethetanktothetanksupportsonthe enginewiththe2bolts6x25mmand2nuts 8mm(Figure71).

6.Torquethe6mmboltsto945to1171N∙m(86 to106in-lb).

7.Handtightenthesedimentcupintothe carburetor.

8.Addfueltothefueltank,openthefuel-shutoff valve,andcheckforfuelleaks.

Note:Donotaddtoomuchfueltothetank

beforeyouhaveconrmedthattherearenofuel

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leaks.

1.Fuelhose

2.Boss4.Fueltank

3.Strainer

CleaningtheFuelStrainer

1.Loosenthehoseclampanddisconnectthefuel hosefromthettingatthefuelstrainer(Figure

71).

2.Rotatethefuelstrainercounterclockwiseand removeitfromthefueltank(Figure71).

Note:Checkthesealandthefuelstrainer

fordamageorwear.Replacethesealorfuel strainerifthesealorstraineraredamaged.

3.Cleanthefuelstrainerinfreshgasolineor kerosene.

4.Threadthefuelstrainerintothefueltank(Figure

71).

5.Torquethefuelstrainerto3.0to4.0N∙m(2.2 to2.9ft-lb).

6.Alignthefuelhosethatyouremovedinstep1 overthettingonthefuelstrainer(Figure71 andFigure73).

7.Securethehosetothestrainerttingwiththe clamp(Figure71andFigure73).

InstallingtheFuelTank

1.Applymedium-gradethread-lockingcompound tothe8mmstudsinthefueltankandthe2 bolts6x25mm.

2.Alignthefueltanktothetanksupportsonthe engine(Figure71).

3.Alignthefuelhosethatyouremovedinstep6of

RemovingtheFuelTank(page57)tothetting

onthecarburetor(Figure72andFigure73).

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ElectricalSystem

CheckingtheBatteryCharge

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Use apapertoweltocleanthebatterycase.Ifthebattery terminalsarecorroded,cleanthemwithasolution offourpartswaterandonepartbakingsoda.Apply alightcoatingofgreasetothebatteryterminalsto preventcorrosion.

Voltage:12V

DANGER

Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan explodecausingseriousinjury.

•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway frombattery.

•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbatteryin anenclosedspace.

CAUTION

IftheignitionisintheONposition,there ispotentialforsparksandengagement ofcomponents.Sparkscouldcausean explosionormovingpartscouldaccidentally engagecausingpersonalinjury.

BesureignitionswitchisintheOFFposition beforechargingthebattery.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Removethefreeendofthebatterystrapfrom thebuckleandremovethebatterycoverfrom thebatterybox(Figure74).

•Ensurethattheventingpathofbatteryis alwaysopenoncethebatteryislledwith acid.

•Donotleanoverthebatteries.

•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichispoisonousandcancausesevere burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Weareyeprotectiontoshieldyoureyes andrubberglovestoprotectyourskinand clothingwhenhandlingelectrolyte.

•Donotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater andcalladoctorimmediately.

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Figure74

1.Batterybox5.Batterycover

2.Batterysupport6.Negativeterminal

3.Buckle7.Positiveterminal

4.Batterystrap

3.Measurethevoltageofthebatterywitha voltmeter.

4.Usethetablebelowtolocatethechargestate orthebattery,andifneeded,thebattery-charger

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settingandchargingintervalrecommendedto chargethebatteryto12.6Vorgreater;referto thebatterychargetablebelow.

Important:Ensurethatthenegativebattery

cableisdisconnected,andthebattery chargerusedforchargingthebattery hasanoutputof16Vand7Aorlessto avoiddamagingthebattery(seechartfor recommendedchargersettings).

BatteryChargeTable

Voltage Reading

12.6or greater

12.4–12.6

12.2–12.4

12.0–12.2

11.7–12.0

11.7orless

5.Ifthepositivecableisalsodisconnected,

connectthepositive(red)cabletothe positive-batteryterminalandslipterminalcover overthepositiveterminal(Figure74).

Percent Charge

100%16V/

75–100%16V/

50–75%16V/

25–50%14.4V/

0–25%14.4V/

0%14.4V/

Maximum Charger Settings

Charging Interval

NoCharging Required

30Minutes

1Hour

2Hours

3Hours

6Hoursor More

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery .

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.265specicgravity)topreventbatterydamage whenthetemperatureisbelow32°F(0°C).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page61).

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel.

3.Ensurethatthellercapsareinstalledonthe battery.

4.Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30Aor6 hoursat4to6A.

5.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthe chargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnect thechargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure

75).

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page61).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

6.Removethescrew,washer,andgroundcable fromtheengine.Securethebatterycableto thebatteryterminalwiththebolt,washer,and nutandtorquethenutandboltto1978to2542 N∙cm(175to225in-lb).

Note:Iftimedoesnotpermitchargingthe

batteryorifchargingequipmentisnotavailable, connectthenegative-batterycablesandrun thevehiclecontinuouslyfor20to30minutesto chargethebattery.

7.Alignthebatterycovertothebatteryboxand securethecoverandboxtothebatterytraywith thebatterystrap(Figure74).

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

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Figure75

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

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RemovingandInstalling theBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

Figure76

1.Negative-battery-cable cover(black)

2.Flangednut

3.Negative(-)battery terminal

4.Slidethered-terminalcoveroffthe

positive-batteryterminal(Figure76).

4.Flangedbolt

5.Positive(+)battery terminal

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WARNING

Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative-battery cable(black)beforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive-batterycable (red)beforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Removethebatterycover(Figure74);referto step2ofCheckingtheBatteryCharge(page

59).

3.Removethehex-angedboltandangednut fromthenegative-batterycableandnegative(-) batteryterminal,andremovethecablefromthe battery(Figure76).

5.Removethehex-angedboltandangednut fromthepositive(red)batterycableandthe positive(+)batteryterminal,andremovethe cablefromthebattery(Figure76).

6.Removethebatteryandbatteryboxfromthe batterytrayofthemachine.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Placethebatteryintothebatterybox.

2.Positionthebatteryandbatteryboxontothe batterytrayofthemachine.

3.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive (+)batteryterminalwithaangedboltand angednut(Figure76).

4.Slidetheredterminalcoveroverthe positive-batteryterminal.

5.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminalwithaangedboltand angednut(Figure76).

6.Alignthebatterycovertothebatteryboxand securethecoverandboxtothebatterytraywith thebatterystrap(Figure74)

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Jump-StartingtheMachine

DANGER

Jump-startingabatterythatiscracked,frozen, haslowelectrolytelevel,oranopen/shorted batterycell,cancauseanexplosionresulting inseriouspersonalinjury.

Donotjump-startabatteryiftheseconditions exist;replacethebattery.

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscancause unwantedelectricalvoltagespikesatanytime duringthejump-startingprocedure.

Donotattempttojumpstartamachine withlooseorcorrodedbatteryterminals,or damagetotheenginecanoccur.

CAUTION

Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly (wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamagethe electricalsystem.

Becertainofthebattery-terminalpolarityand thejumper-cablepolaritywhenconnectingto thebattery.

Important:Besurethatthevehiclesdonottouch

andthatbothelectricalsystemsareoffandatthe sameratedsystemvoltage.Theseinstructions arefornegative-groundsystemsonly.

Important:Usetheproperlysizedjumpercables

(4to6AWG)withshortlengthstoreducethe voltagedropbetweensystems.Ensurethatthe cablesarecolorcodedorlabeledforthecorrect polarity.

Note:Thefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromthe

SAEJ1494Rev.Dec.2001–BatteryBoosterCables –SurfaceVehicleRecommendedPractice(SAE– SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers).

1.Checkthebatteryterminalsofthedischarged batteryandtheboosterbatteryforcorrosion (white,green,orblue“snow”).

Note:Ensurethattheventcapsaretightand

level.Ifavailable,placeadampclothoverany ventcapsonbothbatteries.

3.Connectthepositive(+)cableclamp(red)tothe positive(+)terminalofthedischargedbattery (Figure77).

Note:Thepositive-batterycableiswiredtothe

starterorsolenoid.

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Figure77

1.Positive(+)cableonthedischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableonboosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

4.Connecttheotherpositive(+)cableclamp(red) tothepositiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

5.Connectthenegative(–)cableclamp(black)to thenegativeterminaloftheboosterbattery.

6.Connecttheothernegative(–)cableclamp (black)totheengineblockofthestalledmachine andawayfromthedischargedbattery .

Important:Donotconnectthenegative(–)

cableclamp(black)tothenegativebattery postofthedischargedbattery.

7.Standawayfromthedischargedbatteryofthe machine.

8.Startthemachineandremovethecablesin thereverseorderofconnection,disconnectthe engineblockconnectionrst.

ServicingtheFuses

Note:Cleanthecorrosionfromthebattery

terminalspriortojumpstarting.Tightenthe batterycableconnectionsasnecessary.

2.Ensurethattheboosterisa12-voltbatterywith asufcientampratingthatisingoodcondition andfullycharged.

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses,and requiresnomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthe componentorcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Removethenegative-batterycablefromthe batteryterminal;refertosteps2and3of

RemovingtheBattery(page61).

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Note:Ensurethatthenegativebatterycable

doesnottouchthebatteryterminal.

DriveSystem

2.Pushthetabonthefuse/relayholderand separatethecoverfromtheholder(Figure78).

3.Pullthefusefromthesocketofthefuse/relay holder(Figure78).

Figure78

1.Batterybox3.Fuses

2.Cover4.Fuse/relayholder

4.Installafuseofthesametype(20A)intothe socketofthefuse/relayholder(Figure78).

5.Installthecoverontothefuse/relayholderuntil itlocksintoplace(Figure78).

6.Installthenegative-batterycablefromthebattery terminal;refertosteps5and6ofInstallingthe

Battery(page61).

Maintenance

CheckingtheAirPressure intheTires

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Note:Servicetheairpressureinboththefrontand

reartires.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Checktirepressureinfrontandreartires.

3.Ifnecessary,adjusttheairpressureinthetires to83to97kPa(12to14psi).

TorquingtheAxleBolts

ServiceInterval:Yearly

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1.Torquethe4axleboltsonbothfrontandrear wheels(Figure79)to48N∙m(35ft-lb).

2.Torquethe2setscrewsoneachrearwheelto 12N∙m(105in-lb).

Important:Ifyouremovethewheel(s)for

maintenance,applymedium-gradethread-locking compoundtothethreadsoftheboltsbefore installingthewheel(s)

Important:Ifyouremovetherearwheel(s)for

maintenanceapplyacopper-based,anti-seizing compoundontherear-axleshafts.

Important:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundon

thewheelbolts.

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Figure79

1.Axlebolts

2.Setscrews

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AligningtheFrontWheels

Operatorsuppliedequipment:2bolts9x76mm

(5/16x3inch)orlonger

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

AirPressureintheTires(page63).

3.Centerandsecurethesteeringcontrolby aligning2bolts(5/16x3inch)throughthe outsideholesonthesteeringcontrolandthrough thecontrolcolumn.

5.Measurethedistancebetweenthe2rearfaces ofthefronttiresasshowninFigure81.

Recordthefrontmeasurementhere

Note:Thefrontmeasurementshouldbe6.4to

12.7mm(1/4to1/2inch)largerthantherear measurement.

6.Ifthefrontmeasurementissmallerthan6.4mm (1/4inch)orlargerthan12.7mm(1/2inch), adjustmenttherodendsforthesteeringlinkage asfollows:

A.Removethe4thumbscrewsthatsecure

thefrontcover(belowtheimpeller)tothe chassisandremovethecover(Figure82).

Figure80

1.Outsideholes(steering control)

2.Controlcolumn

4.Measurethedistancebetweenthe2frontfaces

ofthefronttiresasshowninFigure81.

Recordthefrontmeasurementhere

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Figure82

1.Forwardcover3.Thumbscrew

2.Clipnut

B.Loosenthejamnutsattherodends.

Figure81

Viewedunderneathmachine

1.Frontofthemachine4.Rearfaceofthetire

2.Frontmeasurement5.Rearmeasurement

3.Frontfaceofthetire

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Figure83

1.Jamnuts

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C.Rotatethesteeringrodtolengthenor

shortenthelinkage.Adjustboththeleftand rightsteeringlinkagesequally.

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Note:Thefactorycenter-to-center

distancebetweentheball-jointrodends atthesteeringlinkageis23.3cm(9.21 inches).

D.Tightenthejamnuts.

E.Aligntheholesinthefrontcoverwiththe

clipnutsinthechassisandsecurethecover withthe4thumbnutsthatyouremovedin

7.Removetheboltsthatyouinstalledinstep3

fromthecontrolcolumnandsteeringcontrol.

ServicingtheTransaxle

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

TransaxleOilT ype:T oro®HYPR-OIL™500

hydraulicoilorMobil®115W-50

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Rotatecounterclockwisethe2quarter-turn

fastenersthatsecurethekneepadtothe chassisofthemachine(Figure84).

6.Iftheuidlevelistoolow,addthespecieduid intotheexpansiontank.

7.Installthetankcapontotheexpansiontankand tightenthecapuntilitissnug(Figure84).

Note:Donotovertightenthecap.

Figure84

1.Quickreleasescrews3.Oilexpansiontank

2.Kneepad

3.Liftthekneepadupandrearwardslightlyand removethepadfromthemachine(Figure84).

4.Cleanareaarounduid-expansiontankand removecap(Figure84).

5.Checktheuidlevelintheexpansiontank.

Note:Theuid-levelcoverthebottomportin

tank

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingthePattern ControlCableforthe Spreader

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Emptythehopper;refertoEmptyingthe

Spreader(page26)

3.Closetheimpellergatebypushingthe wide-distributionimpeller-gateleverforwardfully (Figure85).

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Figure86

Figure85

1.Unlock—spreadpattern

controlhandle(rotate counterclockwise)

2.Pushdown—spread

patterncontrolhandle

4.Rotatethespread-pattern-controlhandle counterclockwise,pushthehandledown, androtatethespread-pattern-controlhandle clockwise(3)refertoFigure85.

5.Loosenthejamnutattheendofthe pattern-controlcable(Figure86).

3.Lock—spreadpattern controlhandle(rotate clockwise)

4.Push forward—wide-distribution impeller-gatelever

1.Jamnut(patterncontrolcable)

2.Linkagerod

3.Impellershaft

4.1/8inch(3.2mm)gapbetweenramptoothandimpeller shaft

5.Ramptooth

6.Pullthelinkageroduntilthereis1/8inch(3.2

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mm)gapbetweentheramptoothandthe impellershaft(Figure86).

7.Tightenthejamnut(Figure86).

8.Adjustthespread-pattern-controlhandle;refer

toAdjustingtheSpreaderPattern(page30).

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MaintainingtheChassis

CheckingtheMachinefor

MaintainingtheSprayer System

LooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Visuallyinspectmachinefordamagedorworn parts,andcheckforloosehardware.

Note:Beforeoperatingthemachine,replace

anydamagedpartsandtightenallloose hardware.

CheckingSprayerSystem

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Checkallhoses,nozzles,andttingsfor damageandleaks.

Note:Replacealldamagedorleakingsprayer

components.

3.Checkthenozzlestrainersandin-linestrainers foraccumulationofdirtandchemicalsludge.

Note:Cleanorreplacestrainerswithan

accumulationofdirtandchemicalsludge.

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Cleaning

CleaningtheDebrisfrom theMachine

CleaningtheEngineand theExhaustSystemArea

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse(mayberequired

moreoftenindryordirtyconditions.)

CAUTION

Excessivedebrisaroundengine-airintake andexhaustsystemareacancauseengine, exhaustarea,andhydraulicsystemto overheatwhichcancreatearehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfromengineandexhaust systemarea.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Cleanalldebrisfromscreennexttothestarter gripoftheengine,aroundengineshrouding,fuel tank,andexhaustsystemarea.

3.Wipeupanyexcessivegreaseoroilaroundthe engineandexhaustsystemarea.

4.Cleanmufer-heatshieldsofalldebris,dirt,and oil.

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Cleanoffanydebrisorchemicalbuild-uponthe machine,especiallythenozzles,sprayer-tank opening,impeller,andthespraywandandits holder

RemovingtheEngine ShroudandCleaningthe CoolingFins

ServiceInterval:Every80hours

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingtheMachine(page50).

2.Removecoolingshroudfromengine.

3.Cleancoolingnsoftheengine.

Note:Also,cleandust,dirt,andoilfrom

externalsurfacesofenginewhichcancause impropercooling.

4.Installthecoolingshroudsontotheengine.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithoutcooling

shroudswillcauseenginedamagedueto overheating.

WasteDisposal

ChemicalDisposal

Improperchemicaldisposalcanpollutethe environmentandcausehealthissues.

Followthedisposaldirectionsonthe chemical-manufacturer’slabel.Disposeof chemicalsandcontainersinaccordanceto local/state/federallaws.

DisposingoftheEngineOil

Engineoilandhydraulicuidarebothpollutantsto theenvironment.Disposeofusedpollutantsata certied-recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstate andlocalregulations.

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DisposingoftheBattery

Storage

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichispoisonousandcancausesevere burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Weareyeprotectiontoshieldeyes,and rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•Donotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater andcalladoctorimmediately.

Federallawstatesthatbatteriesshouldnotbeplaced inthegarbage.Managementanddisposalpractices forbatteriesmustfollowrelevantfederal,state,or locallaws.

Takethebatterytoalocalcertied-recyclingcenter ifyoureplaceawornordamagedbatteryorifthe machinenolongeroperatesandisbeingscrapped.

Note:Ifnolocalrecyclingisavailable,returnthe

batterytoanycertiedbatteryseller.

1.Setsprayer-pumpswitchtotheOFFposition, stopthemachine,movemotion-controlleverto theNEUTRALposition,shutofftheengine,wait forallmovingpartstostop,removekey,and engageparkingbrake.

2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallyneartheengineand hydrostaticdrive.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page51).

4.Lubricatethemachine;refertoLubricatingthe

GreaseFittings(page51).

5.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page53).

6.Removetherearwheels,applyacopper-based, anti-seizingcompoundtotherear-axleshafts, andinstallthewheels;refertoT orquingtheAxle

Bolts(page63).

7.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

8.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.

10.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

PreparingtheMachinefor ExtendedorWinterStorage

Tohelpprotectthepumpsfromfreezingtemperatures, ensurethattheunitisfreeofallcausticchemicals andresidue.

CleaningtheSpreader

PerformallthestepsinCleaningandLubricatingthe

Spreader(page43).

WinterizingtheSprayer

EmptyingtheTank

1.PerformallthestepsinCleaningtheSprayer

SystemandWand(page44),Cleaningthe Strainer(page45),andCleaningtheSprayer Nozzle(page45).

2.Emptythesprayersystembyperformingthe following:

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A.Emptythesprayertank;refertoEmptying

theSprayerT ank(page39).

B.Startthemachineandsetsprayer-pump

switchtotheONposition

C.Pushforwardthetankagitationlever.

D.Pullbackthenarrow-spraypatternlever.

Note:Runthesprayernozzleuntilthe

narrownozzleissprayingair.

E.Pushforwardthenarrow-spraypatternlever

andpullbackthewide-spraypatternlever.

Note:Runthesprayernozzlesuntilthe

bothwidenozzlesaresprayingair.

F.Pushforwardthewide-spraypatternlever.

3.Shutoffthesprayerpumpandtheengine.

PreparingtheSprayerSystem

Antifreezetype:2.5L(0.7USgallon)rustinhibiting,

non-alcoholbased,RV-antifreezeconcentrate

Important:Donotallowalloftheantifreeze

mixturetoemptyfromthesprayertankwhile runningthesprayernozzlesandwand.Keeping someoftheantifreezeinthepump,valves,and hoseswillhelppreventcorrosionanddamage causedbymoistairtrappedinthesprayersystem.

1.Mix2.5L(0.7USgallon)RVanti-freeze concentratewith5.1L(1.3USgallon)water andpourtheantifreezemixtureintotheintothe sprayertank.

Note:Usearustinhibiting,non-alcoholbased,

RVantifreezeconcentrate.

2.Startthemachineandsetthesprayer-pump switchtotheONposition.

3.Pullbackthenarrow-spraypatternlevertothe ONposition.

Note:Allowtheantifreezetocirculatethrough

sprayerandnozzle.

4.Pushforwardthenarrow-spraypatternleverand pullbackthewide-spraypatternlever.

Note:Allowtheantifreezetocirculatethrough

sprayerandnozzle.

5.Pushforwardthewide-spraypatternlever.

6.Removethewandfromitsholder,pointitina safedirection,andsqueezethespray-wand trigger.

Note:Allowtheantifreezetocirculatethrough

sprayerandnozzleandthenreturnthewandto itsholder.

7.Setthesprayer-pumpswitchtotheOFFposition andshutofftheengine.

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Troubleshooting

Important:Ensurethattheoperatorsafetymechanismsforthemachineareconnectedandinproper

operatingconditionbeforeyouusethemachine.

Whenaproblemoccurs,donotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbecaused byanemptyfueltank.

Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.Donotattempttoserviceorreplacemajor engineitemsoranyitemsthatcallforspecialtimingofadjustmentsprocedures(suchasvalves,governor,etc.). Havethisworkdonebyyourengineservicedealer.

Note:Whendisconnectingelectricalconnectors,donotpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotrotatetheengine.

Theenginedoesnotstart,itstartshard,or itfailstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theparkingbrakeisnotengaged.1.Engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Thebatterydoesnothaveafull charge.

3.Anelectricalconnection(s)iscorroded, looseorfaulty.

4.Afuseisblown.4.Replacetheblownfuse.

5.Arelayorswitchiswornordamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltankwithfuel.

2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

3.Thethrottleleverorchokeleveror botharenotinthecorrectposition.

4.Thereisdirtinfuelstrainer.

5.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

6.Theair-lterelementsaredirty.

7.Anelectricalconnection(s)iscorroded, looseorfaulty.

Arelayorswitchiswornordamaged.

9.Thesparkplugisfaulty.9.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug. Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected

10. tothesparkplug.

2.Chargethebattery;refertothe ChargingtheBattery ,andJump StartingtheMachineproceduresinthe Maintenancesection.

3.Checktheelectricalconnection(s) forgoodcontact.Cleanthe connectorterminalsthoroughlywith electrical-contactcleaner,apply dielectricgreasetotheterminals,and connecttheconnectors.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Movethethrottlecontrolismidway betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions. SetthechoketotheONpositionwhen startingacoldengineorsetthechoke totheOFFpositionwhenstartinga warmengine.

4.Cleanorreplacethefuelstrainer (bottomoffueltank).

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Cleanthefoam-lterelementor replacethepaper-lterelement.

7.Checktheelectricalconnection(s) forgoodcontact.Cleanthe connectorterminalsthoroughlywith electrical-contactcleaner,apply dielectricgreasetotheterminals,and connecttheconnectors.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

10.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection atthesparkplug.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinepullstotheleftortheright (withsteeringcontrolfullyforward).

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.

2.Theair-lterelementsaredirty.2.Cleanthefoam-lterelementor

3.Theoillevelintheengineislow.3.Addoilintotheenginetotheproper

4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages fortheenginearepluggedwithdirtor debris.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleantheventholeorreplacethefuel

6.Thereisdirtinthefuelstrainer.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelstrainer

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.

2.Theoillevelintheengineislow.2.Addoilintotheenginetotheproper

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassagesfor theenginearepluggedwithdirtor debris.

1.Theairpressureinthetiresisnot correct.

2.Thesteeringlinkageisdamaged.2.Replacesteeringlinkage.

3.Thefrontwheeltoe-outisnotcorrect.

4.Thefrontwheelaxlesarebentor damaged.

5.Thesteeringcontrolisbentor damaged.

1.Reducethegroundspeedofthe machine.

replacethepaper-lterelement.

oillevel.

4.Cleanthecoolingnsandtheair passages.

cap.

(bottomoffueltank).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Reducethegroundspeedofthe machine.

oillevel.

3.Cleanthecoolingnsandtheair passages.

1.Adjustairpressureinthedrivetires.

3.Alignthefrontwheels;refertoAligning theFrontWheelsprocedure.

4.Repairorreplacethefrontwheelaxles.

5.Repairorreplacethesteeringcontrol.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.1.Thebypassvalveisnotclosedtight.

1.Theengine-mountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheengine-mountingbolts. Themachinevibratesabnormally .

2.Thecouplingboltsandnutsforthe driveshaftareloose.

Theimpellerdoesnotrotate.

1.Thereisdebrisbuildupattheimpeller.

2.Thehopperscreenisplugged.

3.Theimpellermotorislooseor damaged.

4.Anelectricalcomponentforthe impellermotorsystemisopen.

5.TheimpellerOn/Offswitchisinthe OFFpositionortheimpellerspeed controlissettooslow.

6.Theimpeller-drivepinismissing.6.Replacethedrivepin.

7.Thebearingsfailedintheimpeller motor.

1.Closethebypassvalve.

2.Tightentheappropriatefasteners.

1.Cleantheimpeller.

2.Cleanthehopperscreen.

3.Repairorreplacetheimpellermotor.

4.Checktheelectricalconnections.

5.SettheimpellerOn/Offswitchtothe ONpositionandcheckthepositionof theknobfortheimpeller-speedcontrol.

7.Replacethebearingsinthemotoror themotorassembly .

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thespreaderorsprayerpatternisuneven.

Thereisnosprayfromthesprayernozzles intheboomorthenozzleshavepoor output.

1.Theimpellerisdirtyordamaged.

2.Thespreader-patterncontrolisnot adjustedproperly.

3.Thesprayernozzlesareclogged.

4.Thehopperscreenisplugged.

5.Materialinthehopperisclumpedover thegate.

6.Thediffuserrampsettingisincorrect.6.Adjustthepositionofthecontrolcable.

1.Thesprayertankisempty .1.Fillthesprayertank.

2.Thesprayer-pumpsupplyvalveis closedorpartiallyclosed.

3.Thestraineriscloggedordamaged.

4.Thepumpiscloggedordamaged.

5.Thenozzlesareclogged.

6.Thehosesareclogged,kinked,or damaged.

7.Thetank-agitationleverisintheON position.

8.Thesprayer-patternleverisnotinthe ONposition.

9.Thesprayerpressureandground speedareincorrect.

10.Thechemicalmixtureinthesprayer tankisincorrect.

11.Thespraysystemisleaking.

1.Clean,repair,orreplacetheimpeller.

2.Adjustthespreader-patterncontrol; refertotheAdjusttheSpreaderPattern procedureintheUsingtheSpreader section.

3.Cleanorreplacethenozzles.

4.Cleanthehopperscreen.

5.Checktoseeiftheagitatorpinforthe shaftoftheimpellermotorispresent.

2.Fullyopenthesprayer-pumpsupply valve.

3.Clean,repair,orreplacethestrainer.

4.Clean,repair,orreplacethepump.

5.Cleanorreplacethenozzles.

6.Clean,repair,orreplacethehoses.

7.Movethetank-agitationlevertothe OFFposition.

8.Movethenarrow-orwide-sprayer patternlevertotheONposition.

9.Adjustthesprayerpressureandthe groundspeedofthemachine.

10.Followchemicalmanufacturer’s recommendation.

11.Inspectthecomponentsofthesprayer system;clean,repair,orreplace thesprayer-systemcomponentsas needed.

Nomaterialdispensedfromhopper .

Thespraywanddoesnotwork.

1.Hopperscreenisplugged.

2.Gatenotadjustedproperly.

1.Thesprayertankisempty .1.Fillthesprayertank.

2.Thesprayer-wand-pressurecontrolis inthewrongposition.

3.Thewandiscloggedordamaged.

4.Thespraynozzleforthewandis clogged.

5.Thetriggerisnotpressed.5.Pressthetrigger.

6.Thehoseiscloggedordamaged.

7.Thehoseisnotconnectedtothewand.

8.Thehoseforthewandiskinked.8.Straightenthekinkinthehose.

1.Cleanhopperscreen.

2.Adjustthegate.SeeSpreaderPattern AdjustmentsectioninOperation.

2.Rotatethepressurecontroltothe OPENposition.

3.Clean,repair,orreplacethewand.

4.Cleanorreplacethenozzle.

6.Clean,repair,orreplacethehoses.

7.Connectthehosetothewand.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theindicatorlightabovetheimpeller On/Offswitchisilluminatedorashing.

Theindicatorlightabovethesprayer switchisilluminatedorashing.

1.Theindicatorlightisashingataslow, constantrateandthe—impellermotor speedisnotadjustable(locked).

2.Theindicatorlightashesfor2 secondsandthenpulses2times—The electricalsystemfortheimpellermotor isovercurrent.

3.Theindicatorlightashesfastand constantandthenpulses4times—the electricalsystemforthemachineis undervoltage.

4.Theindicatorlightashesfastandthen pulses5times—theelectricalsystem forthemachineisovervoltage.

1.Theindicatorlightashesfor2 secondsandthenpulses2times—The electricalsystemforthesprayerpump isovercurrent.

2.Theindicatorlightashesfastand constantandthenpulses4times—the electricalsystemforthemachineis undervoltage.

3.Theindicatorlightashesfastandthen pulses5times—theelectricalsystem forthemachineisovervoltage.

1.Whiletheimpellermotorisrunning, pressandholdtheimpellerOn/Off switchfor5-secondstoresetimpeller motorspeedcontrol;orshutoffthe engine,andthenstarttheengine; and/orContactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

2.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor damageandcorrosion;inspectthe impellerforblockage;and/orcontact anAuthorizedServiceDealer .

3.Runtheengineathighidlewithall spreaderfunctionturnedofftocharge thebatteryuntiltheashingindicator lightresets;checktheconditionofthe battery;checktheelectricalharnessfor looseordamagedconnections;check thechargingsystemoftheenginefor electricaloutput;and/orcontactan AuthorizedServiceDealer .

4.checkchargingsystemoftheengine forelectricaloutputand/orcontactan AuthorizedServiceDealer .

1.Checktheelectricalconnections fordamageandcorrosion;inspect thesprayerpumpforblockageand drainage;and/orcontactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

2.Runengineathighidlewiththe sprayerfunctionturnedofftocharge thebatteryuntiltheashingindicator lightresets;checktheconditionofthe battery;checktheelectricalharnessfor looseordamagedconnections;check thechargingsystemoftheenginefor electricaloutput;and/orcontactan AuthorizedServiceDealer .

3.checkthechargingsystemofthe engineforelectricaloutputand/or contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Schematics

ElectricalSchematic(Rev .A)

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Notes:

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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly .ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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