Great Plains TS1000 Trailer Sprayer Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Operating Instructions
7/6/09 17 TS1000 Trailer Sprayer 500-111M
Operating Instructions
General Notes For Field Operation
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DANGER!
Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Some
chemicals and cause serious burns, lung damage and even
death.
1. Securely hitch the sprayer to the tractor and fasten the
safety chain. Make sure the hitch is adjusted so that
the liquid in the tank will drain to the sump of the tank.
Refer to Tractor/Sprayer Hook-Up in the “Assembly
and Set-up” section on page 11.
2. Check the tire pressure in each tire. Refer to the Tire
Inflation Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 35.
3. Lubricate the sprayer as needed. Refer to the Lubrica-
tion portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication”
section starting on page 31.
4. Hook-Up the pump to the tractor. Refer to Operating
Pump in this section on page 19 and follow the instruc-
tions
5. When transporting the sprayer, DO NOT exceed 20
mph and DO NOT transport with chemical in the tank.
6. NEVER allow anyone to ride on the sprayer.
7. Make sure all tank shut off valves are turned on.
8. Calibrate sprayer with water only, not chemical and
water. Calibrate with the sprayer tank half full of water.
Refer to the calibration procedures in the Application
Guide.
9. Adjust throttling valves on the boom valves, and the
manual pressure adjustment valve (if applicable). Ad-
just the boom height required for the nozzles and
spacing to be used. (Refer to nozzle tables in the Ap-
plication Guide.)
10. Check and clean, if necessary, pump, nozzles and
Whirlfilters®.
11. Safely and carefully add the chemical to the sprayer
tank. ALWAYS wear personal safety equipment as
shown in the Personal Safety Equipment portion of
the “Important Safety Information” section on page
4. By law rinsing of the used chemical container must
be repeated three times. The container should then be
punctured to prevent future use. An alternative is to
jet-rinse or pressure rinse the container. When adding
chemical, remain at least 100 feet from any water well
or fresh water source. Follow chemical manufacturer’s
recommendations for safe handling of chemicals.
12. If possible, work crosswise to the wind, starting from
the downwind side of the field. This will prevent head-
ing directly into the chemical fumes.
13. Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose
bolts, pins and hose clamps. Check the hoses,
pumps, valves and fittings for leaks.
14. Make sure that the hand wash tank is full of clean water.
Operating Checklist
Each time the sprayer is used, check the following:
Check tire pressure, wear and overall condition.
Check the tractor’s brakes to make sure they operate
properly.
Make sure all lights and turn signals are working prop-
erly.
Lubricate sprayer as needed.
Booms must be locked in place before transporting.
Inspect tank. Make sure the hitch is adjusted so that
the solution drains to the sump.
Use safety equipment as listed on page 4.
Fill with water and calibrate sprayer BEFORE adding
chemical to the tank.
Check the position of the ball valves in the plumbing to
see if they are in the correct position.
Check hoses, pumps and valves for any leaks.
Check nozzle pattern for streaks and non-uniformity.
Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins.
Follow “Important Safety Information” on page 1 of
this Manual.
Make sure the handwash tank is full of clean water.