Ag Spray Equipment 8650 Series Sprayer - Manual (Page 15)

A G S P R A Y . C O M 1 4
PLACING IN STORAGE
REMOVING FROM STORAGE
At the end of the spray season, the machine should be thoroughly inspected
and prepared for storage. Repair or replace any worn or damaged compo-
nents to prevent any unnecessary down time at the beginning of the next sea-
son. Follow this procedure:
1. Thoroughly wash the machine using a hose or a pressure washer to
remove all dirt, mud, debris or residue.
2. Thoroughly wash the inside of the tank and spray system with the wash
cycle to remove all chemical residue using the method described in the
Tank Rinse operation.
3. In climates that encounter freezing temperatures during the storage
period, the following preparation should be done:
a. Add 10 gallons (40 liters) of a 50:50 mixture of potable RV
antifreeze to the tank.
b. Run unit for 5 minutes in the wash and spray cycles to
circulate solution to all parts of the circuit.
c. While circulating the fluid, open and close all the valves in the
chemical and eductor tank circuits several times to flush all
the water from the system.
d. Draw the solution out of the chemical tank.
e. Flush the solution out the booms.
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f. Open all disconnects and drain hoses, pumps,
filters, solenoids and tanks.
g. Remove nozzles from boom Disassemble and wash nozzle,
Spring, diaphragm and housing. Store inside.
4. Lubricate all grease points. Make sure all grease cavities have been filled
with grease to remove any water residue from the washing.
5. Inspect all the hydraulic hoses, couplers and fittings. Tighten any loose
fittings. Replace any hose that is badly cut, nicked, abraded or is sepa-
rating from the crimped end of a fitting.
6. Inspect all the spray hoses and fittings. Tighten any loose fittings.
7. Replace any hose That is badly cut, nicked, abraded or is separating from
a fitting.
8. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting.
**STORAGE SAFETY**
1. Store unit in an area away from human activity
2. Do not permit children to play on or around the stored sprayer
3. Unhook and store in the transport configuration.
When removing from storage and preparing to use, follow this procedure.
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, and remove
foreign objects from the machine and the working area.
2. Check
a. Tank for cracks
b. Tank hold down hardware
c. All hardware. Tighten as required.
d. Tire pressure.
e. All sprayer and hydraulic lines, fittings and connections.
Tighten as required.
3. Lubricate all grease fittings.
4. Replace any defective parts.
5. Fill the tank with 20 gallons (75 liters) of clean water and run for
5 minutes in the wash cycle. Open and close all valves several
times. Flush water through the booms.
6. Repeat step 5.
7. Calibrate the pump, nozzles and sprayer before using.
8. Go through the pre-field checklist before using.
Ag Spray Equipment warrants to the buyer that the new machinery is free from defects
in material and workmanship.
This warranty is only effective as to any new machinery which has not been altered,
changed, repaired or treated since its delivery to the buyer, other than by Ag Spray
Equipment or its authorize dealers or employees, and does not apply to accessories,
attachments, tools or parts, sold or operated with the new machinery, if they have not
been manufactured by Ag Spray Equipment.
Ag Spray Equipment shall only be liable for defects in the materials or workmanship
attributable to faulty material or bad workmanship that can be proved by the buyer,
and specifically excludes liability for repairs arising as a result of normal wear and tear
of the new machinery or in any other manner whatsoever, and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, excludes application or installation of parts not completed
in accordance with Ag Spray Equipment operator’s manual, specifications or printed
instructions.
Written notice shall be given by registered mail, to Ag Spray Equipment within seven (7)
days after the defect shall have become apparent or the repairs shall have become nec-
essary, addressed as follows: Ag Spray Equipment, 5834 East 23rd Street, Columbus,
NE 68601.
This warranty shall expire 2 years after the date of delivery of the new machinery.
If these conditions are fulfilled, Ag Spray Equipment shall at its own cost and at its
own option either repair or replace any defective parts provided that the buyer shall
be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of repairs, labor, parts, transpor-
tation or any other work, unless Ag Spray Equipment has authorized such expenses
in advance.
The warranty shall not extend to any repairs, changes, alterations, or replacements
made to the new equipment other than by Ag Spray Equipment or its authorized
dealers or employees.
This warranty extends only to the original owner of the new equipment.
Rubber parts are not warranted. (including tires, hoses, grommets)
This warranty is limited to the terms stated herein and is in lieu of any other warran-
ties whether express or implied, and without limiting the generality of the forego-
ing, excluded all warranties, express or implied or conditions whether statutory or
otherwise as to quality and fitness for any purpose of the new equipment. Ag Spray
Equipment disclaims all liability for incidental or consequential damages.
This sprayer is subject to design changes and Ag Spray Equipment shall not not be
required to retro-fit or exchange items on previously sold units except at its own
option.