Operator's Manual

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5. Start the Skid Sprayers engine.
6. Turn ON the Master Boom Switch and all
three individual Boom Switches.
7. Set the Pressure Gauge to the desired
operating pressure.
CONTROLS
FIG. 5
1. Throttling Valve/ 2. Locking Ring
Adjusting Cap
At this point, the Throttling Valves must be
adjusted. See FIG. 5. This is accomplished as
follows:
8. With all three Boom sections ON, switch
Boom #1 to OFF. You will notice a change in
pressure at the Gauge. Loosen the Locking ring
on #1 Booms Throttling Valve and turn the
Adjusting Cap until the original pressure setting is
reached. Tighten the Locking Ring. Turn Boom
#1 back on.
9. With all three Boom sections ON, switch
Boom #2 to OFF and adjust the #2 Booms
Throttling Valve to reset the original pressure. Turn
Boom #2 back on.
10. With all three Boom sections "ON", switch
Boom #3 to OFF and repeat this procedure for
setting the #3 Booms Throttling Valve.
To double check these settings, switch Boom
sections ON and OFF. Verify that the pressure
does not change at the Gauge.
NOTE: This entire procedure must be repeated
whenever changing to a different operating
pressure.
IDLER ENGAGEMENT CHAIN: Used to bring the
Idler Pulley into contact with the Drive Belt,
creating tension to allow the engine to drive the
pump . DO NOT DISENGAGE THE BELT WHILE
THE ENGINE IS RUNNING!
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP SYSTEM SET-UP:
1. Install the Drive Belt on the Engine and Pump
Pulleys as shown in FIG. 4.
FIG. 4
1. Centrifugal Pump 3. Idler Engagement
Chain
2. Idler Pulley 4. Drive Belt
2. Pull the Idler Engagement Chain to bring the
Idler Pulley into contact with the Drive Belt. At the
point of resistance by the Drive Belt, pull the Chain
the distance of another two links and insert that
link into the lug on the Skid Frame. See FIG. 4.
3. OPEN the Suction Line Valve and the Agitator
Valve. See FIG. 2 on page 6.
IMPORTANT! Be certain the Suction Line Valve
is open and liquid has reached the Pump
before the Pump is activated. The Pump will be
DAMAGED if it is allowed to run dry!
4. Fill the Tank with clean, clear water. Do NOT
add chemical to the Tank until just before
beginning to spray. Follow the chemical
manufacturers instructions for mixing the spray
solution to obtain desired application rate and
effect.