Great Plains TS1000 Trailer Sprayer Operator Manual - Manual (Page 28)

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
TS1000
26 7/6/09 TS1000 Trailer Sprayer 500-111M
Maintenance and Lubrication
Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to long life for
any implement. With careful and systematic inspection,
costly maintenance, repairs and down time can be avoided.
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WARNING!
Before working on, servicing or making adjustments on sprayer,
always disengage power, shut off tractor engine, make sure all
moving parts have stopped, and all pressure in the system is re-
lieved.
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Always wear rubber gloves when making repairs or ad-
justments.
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Make sure all safety equipment mentioned in the Per-
sonal Safety Equipment portion of the “Important Safe-
ty Information” section on page 4., are stored in an
easily accessible place but protected from potential con-
tamination from dust or chemicals.
Equipment Cleanup
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DANGER!
Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Some
chemicals and cause serious burns, lung damage and even
death.
Nozzles should be cleaned with a low pressure (less than
30 psi) air hose, and periodically replaced. Haul a supply
tank of water so cleaning of the spray tank and applicator
can be done in the field. NEVER wash tank out in the yard
or at a car wash.
Dispose of leftover chemical in the same manner de-
scribed on the manufacturer’s label of the chemical last
used in the sprayer. Rinse out the tank and spray the rinse
water on the last field that was sprayed.
Flush the sprayer with fresh water and spray the water in
the field that was last sprayed. While the sprayer is being
flushed at the field, turn the boom section switches "on" to
flush the nozzles.
General Information
If equipment is to be used in freezing or near freezing con-
ditions, protect pump and plumbing system by thoroughly
draining liquid and pumping antifreeze solution through
the plumbing system.
The cast iron pump must be either full of antifreeze or
completely empty of all liquid to avoid corrosion. If the con-
tents of the pump is unclear it is advisable to drain the
pump, remove it, and place it in a warm dry, environment
during the winter.
Check the condition of the sprayer hoses and clamps. Fix
all leaks by tightening hose clamps or fittings. If the pump
is leaking, refer to the pump maintenance section. If the
hoses are dragging when the sprayer is operated use ca-
ble ties to fix their position. Make sure the hoses do not
bind or kink when the boom is folded or raised. If so, route
the hoses to prevent kinking and binding. If hoses are
damaged, replace as necessary. Periodically check for
loose bolts and tighten.
Inspect all parts of the sprayer for wear and rust. Repair
and paint parts as necessary.