PermaGreen Triumph Spreader Sprayer - Manual (Page 30)

Sprayer Operation
IMPORTANT: Check and adjust the Spray pattern of ALL Nozzles
daily, prior to treating each lawn, and as needed to verify that the
nozzles are properly aligned and spraying properly.
Adjusting the Broadcast Spray pattern
• Park on a flat, concrete or asphalt surface.
•
Referring to FIGURE. 15, select the HIGH gear Broadcast Noz-
zle (TF-VS 7.5 color coded with a green band) by turning the
front Spray Control Valve (I) handle to the left. The rear Spray
Selector Valve handle (J) must be pointed forward turning off
the Low Gear nozzles. [If the Half Gallon Nozzle Kit is installed,
both Broadcast Nozzles will be used simultaneously.]
• With the machine in Neutral and running, pull the throttle lever to
full operating speed of 3450 RPM, and pull the Spray Lever.
•
Spray for 15 seconds until the spray pattern is visible on the
surface. The spray pattern should resemble the 11-foot spray
pattern in FIGURE 17. Adjust as follows:
•
Rotate the nozzles in the nozzle caps so that the spray
pattern is centered perpendicular to the front of the ma-
chine.
•
Rotate the nozzle body on the pipe nipple so that the spray
pattern is comes out slightly below parallel with the ground.
•
Adjust the spray nozzle body so that the pattern width,
measured from outermost droplets to outermost droplets
should be 11 feet (3.4 meters). Increase the pattern width
by raising the nozzle level. Decrease the pattern width by
lowering the nozzle level.
•
Repeat the procedure for the LOW gear Broadcast Nozzle (TF-
VS5 color coded with a blue band). Remember to turn off the
HIGH gear Spray Selector Valve. [If the Half Gallon Nozzle Kit is
installed, both Broadcast Nozzles will be used simultaneously.]
Adjust the trim spray pattern
•
Park on a flat concrete or asphalt surface.
•
Referring to FIGURE. 15, select the High Gear Trim Nozzle
(XR10010VS) by turning the front Spray Selector Valve handle
(I) to the right. The rear Spray Selector Valve handle (J) must
be pointed forward turning off the Low Gear nozzles.
• With the machine in neutral and running, pull the throttle lever to
full operating speed of 3450 RPM, and pull the Spray Lever.
•
Spray for 15 seconds until the spray pattern is visible on the
surface. The spray pattern should resemble the 6-foot spray
pattern in FIGURE 18. Adjust as follows:
•
Rotate the nozzles in the nozzle caps so that the spray
pattern is centered perpendicular to the front of the ma-
chine.
being treated.
The sprayer and spreader can be operated at the same time to
provide even and complete distribution of both the sprayed and
spread products to the entire area.
Sprayer Operating Controls
•
To select which nozzle will spray, point the Spray Control Valve
handle for the gear selected to the desired nozzle either Broad-
cast or Trim. The front Spray Selector Valve (I) is used for High
Gear and the rear Spray selector Valve (J) for Low Gear. Point
Valve Handle left for Broadcast spraying, right for Trim spraying,
and forward to prevent spraying for either nozzle.
•
To begin momentary spraying, pull the Spray Lever (H)
(FIGURE 16) toward the handgrip.
• To stop momentary Spraying, release the Spray Lever.
•
To begin continuous spraying, pull the Spray Lever toward the
handgrip and lock.
• To stop continuous spraying, pull and release the Spray Lever
again.
Applying Products with the Sprayer
NOTE: For proper spraying the engine RPM (measured with the
machine in Neutral) MUST be maintained at 3450 RPM, regardless
of whether you are using High or Low Gear. If engine RPM is too
low the spray applied will be more than your Calibrated Rate. If too
high, the spray applied will be less than your Calibrated Rate..
NOTE: For proper spraying, the sprayer calibration must be verified
(refer to Sprayer Calibration in this section).
NOTE: Unless the optional One Half Gallon Spray Kit is used, Tri-
umph is intended to spray using only one Nozzle at a time.
It is recommended that the products be applied using one of the
following methods for best results.
Method 1. Make edging pass followed by parallel passes.
•
Make an edging pass around the perimeter of the property and
any ornamental beds spraying as needed.
• Select the appropriate gear for the terrain and turf condi-
tions. Use LOW gear on hills and in tight areas. Use HIGH
gear on level and open areas.
•
Select the appropriate Trim Nozzle for the gear selected and
confirm that the other Spray Control Valve is off.
• Make the edging pass keeping the edge of the spray pattern
inside the edge of the sidewalk or ornamental bed, spraying
as needed. When edging pass is completed stop; change
gears if desired; and select the appropriate Broadcast Noz-
zle for the gear selected and check that the other Spray
Control Valve is off. [If the Half Gallon Nozzle Kit is in-
stalled, both Broadcast Nozzles will be used simultane-
ously.]
• Fill in the center of the lawn by making parallel passes on 7-
foot centers spraying as needed. NOTE: To insure proper
spray coverage, overlap closer to the right tire of the edging
pass.
Method 2. Make edging pass as in the previous section. Then
reset the sprayer to broadcast and fill in the center making de-
scending spiral passes to the center spraying as needed.
Either method may be used simultaneously with the spreader fea-
tures on the machine. Refer to Spreader Operation for detailed
instructions.
Adjusting Nozzles for proper spray pattern
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6-FOOT
6-FOOT
FIGURE 17, Broadcast spray pattern
FIGURE 18, Trim spray pattern
6 Foot Spray
Pattern from
either Trim
Nozzle