Great Plains 3P300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 13)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
3P200 and 3P300 Three-Point Sprayer 500-103M 3/6/06
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 2
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. Lubricate the sprayer as needed. Refer to the Lubrica-
tion portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication”
section starting on page
20.
2. Hookup the pump to the tractor. Refer to Operating
Pump in this section on page 13 and follow the instruc-
tions
3. When transporting the sprayer, DO NOT exceed 20
mph and DO NOT transport with chemical in the tank.
Fasten the level-float pin in the lock position BEFORE
folding the boom and transporting it if boom is not
equipped with an automatic latch.
4. NEVER allow anyone to ride on the sprayer.
5. Make sure all tank shut off valves are turned on.
6. 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.
7. 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.)
8. Check and clean, if necessary, pump, nozzles and
Whirlfilters®.
9. 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 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 chemical
manufacturer’s recommendations for safe handling of
chemicals.
10. 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.
11. Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose
bolts, pins and hose clamps. Check the hoses,
pumps, valves and fittings for leaks.
12. 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.