Operator's Manual

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BEFORE SPRAYING
41441 CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
INITIAL SYSTEM SET-UP:
1. Fill the Tank with clean, clear water and open
the Suction Line Valve. See FIG. 5.
IMPORTANT: The pump will be damaged if it is
activated before it is completely filled with
liquid. Be certain the suction line valve is open
and liquid has reached the pump.
2. Park vehicle on level surface and set the
parking brake. Move the Pump Engagement Lever
to the OFF position. See Fig. 5. Start the engine
as instructed in the ENGINE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS section.
3. Open Pressure Adjust Valve completely. See
Fig. 6.
4. Move the Pump Engagement Lever to the ON
position.
5. Assure that the Ratchet Valve is closed. See
Fig. 6.
6. Using Engine Throttle set the Pressure Gauge
to 10 P.S.I. above the desired operating pressure.
7. Assure that both Boom Shutoff Valves are
open. See Fig. 7.
8. Open Ratchet Valve to begin spraying water
from the booms.
NOTE: Ratchet Valve must be fully actuated in
order to open or close valve completely.
9. Verify the Pressure Gauge reads the desired
spray pressure. If necessary, decrease pressure
by turning the Pressure Adjust Valve Handle
clockwise or increase pressure by increasing
Throttle Control.
NOTE: This entire procedure should be
repeated whenever changing operating
pressure, nozzles, speed, chemical, etc.
FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK:
WARNING
CHEMICALS ARE HAZARDOUS AND CAN
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY!
Carefully read the directions printed on
the chemical manufacturers labels
before handling chemicals. Instructions
on chemical manufacturers container
labels, regarding mixing proportions,
should be read and strictly followed.
Keep spray material from skin. If spray
material comes in contact with body,
wash it off immediately with clean water
and detergent.
Always wear goggles and other
protective equipment as recommended
by the Chemical Manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Do not add chemical to Tank until
just before use. The concentrate should not be
poured into an empty Tank. Fill Tank at least one-
half full with clean, clear water, add chemical
concentrate and finish filling Tank with water.
Follow the chemical manufacturers
instructions for mixing spray solution to obtain
desired application rate.
FILL THE FRESH WATER WASH TANK
NOTE: Fill Fresh Water Wash Tank with clean
water only. Check to assure tank is full before
each operation.
In case of chemical contact with skin or eyes, a
fresh water wash tank has been installed on the
Tank Saddle.
1. Turn Tank Spigot to on position. See FIG. 4.
2. Hold contaminated area directly under water
stream.
FIG. 8
1. Fresh Water Wash Tank 2. Tank Spigot
1
2