Great Plains TSF1260 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 38)

500-642M 01/12/2012
34 TSF1060 and TSF1260 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operating Instructions
General Notes For Field Operation
1. Lubricate the sprayer as needed. See “Lubrication”
on page 69.
2. Check the tire pressure in each tire. See “Tire Infla-
tion Chart” on page 78.
3. Securely hitch the sprayer to the tractor and fasten
the safety chain. Make sure the hitch is adjusted so
that the tank contents drain to the sump of the tank.
See “Hitching Tractor to Sprayer” on page 18.
4. Hook-Up the pump to the tractor. See “Hitching
Tractor to Sprayer” on page 18.
5. Fill the hand wash tank with clean water. Have soap
available to wash any exposed areas.
6. Check and clean, if necessary, pump, nozzles and
Whirlfilters®.
7. Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose
bolts, pins and hose clamps. Check the hoses,
pumps, valves and fittings for leaks.
8. When transporting the sprayer,
DO NOT exceed 20 mph/32 kph and
DO NOT transport with chemical in the tank.
9. NEVER allow anyone to ride on the sprayer.
At the Field
10. Make sure all tank shut off valves are turned on.
11. Calibrate sprayer with a half tank of water only, not
chemical and water. Refer to the calibration proce-
dures in the Application Guide.
12. Adjust the boom height required for the nozzles and
spacing to be used. (Refer to nozzle tables in the
Application Guide.)
Make sure to read the label on the chemical compound that is
to be applied. It is the law.
13. Consider how the chemical will be stored and how
you will dispose of the chemical, according to the
chemical label.
14. When calibrating, filling the tank, or working around
chemicals, wear protective clothing that covers the
body. See “Wear Protective Equipment” on page 2.
Never open a container with your bare hands.
15. When filling the sprayer, it is better to mix the chemi-
cal in the field where it is to be applied. Position the
sprayer 100 feet (30m) from any well or other water
source before mixing the chemical.
16. Safely and carefully add the chemical to the sprayer
tank. By law rinsing of the used chemical container
must be repeated three times. The container should
then be punctured to prevent future use. An alterna-
tive 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 chemi-
cal manufacturer’s recommendations for safe han-
dling of chemicals.
17. Take note of adjoining crops, houses, gardens, peo-
ple, etc.
18. Apply spray when the wind is 5 mph/8 kph or less.
Minimize drift. Use nozzle tips with the largest practi-
cal openings. Operate the sprayer boom at the low-
est practical height and lowest practical pressure.
19. If possible, work crosswise to the wind, starting from
the downwind side of the field. This will prevent
heading directly into the chemical fumes.
20. Drive at the same speed you used in your calibration.
Refer to Application Guide. Keep your sprayer cali-
brated.
21. When turning at the end of a field, make sure you are
correct on the rows so that the boom will not overlap
on crop previously sprayed.
22. Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose
bolts, pins and hose clamps. Check the hoses,
pumps, valves and fittings for leaks.
23. Check the condition of hoses and connections fre-
quently. Release system pressure before working on
the sprayer by shutting off the pump and flipping the
individual boom section switches on the control box.
Always wear rubber gloves when making repairs or
adjustments.
24. When you are finished spraying, empty the tank and
flush the sprayer with water, including the pump, the
nozzles and the bypass line from the throttling
valves. Properly store the chemical emptied from the
tank or dispose of it per label recommendations.
Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Some
chemicals and cause serious burns, lung damage and even
death.