Console Field Test. Smithco Spray Star 1602P

CONSOLE FIELD TEST

1. Drive down field or road at target speed with sprayer booms off, to verify SPEED readout on Console.

2. Turn on sprayer and booms and place the RATE 1/RATE 2/MAN switch to RATE 1. Increase or decrease speed by one MPH (2 kph). The system should automatically correct to the target application rate.

3. If for any reason, the system is unable to correct to the desired RATE, check for an empty tank, a plugged line, a malfunctioning pump, improper vehicle speed or a defect in the system.

4. If the system does not appear to be correcting properly, first review Initial Console Setup, then refer to

Troubleshooting in the Parts/Service Manual.

5. At the end of each row, shut off flow with the Master On/Off switch. This also shuts off area totalizer.

6. Verify area covered and volume used.

SPRAY OPERATION

(AFTER PROPER SETUP AND CALIBRATION)

1. Add

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the amount of water required for the spray operation to tank using air gap filler.

2. Start engine, set engine speed below 2000 RPM, and engage pump after taking all previously described safety and operation precautions.

3. Open agitator valve.

4. Add chemicals (taking all precautions described in this manual and by the chemical manufacturer).

a. Liquids may be poured directly into tank.

b. Wettable powder chemicals must be pre-mixed with water in a container to form a slurry. The mixture is then added to the tank through the fillwell strainer.

c. Chemical in soluble packs are place into the fillwell strainer basket and dissolved by adding water through the basket.

The balance of the water required for the spray operation is added to the tank through the fillwell strainer, using the air gap filler. This will wash any undissolved chemical into the tank.

5. Transport to sprayer site with and agitator operating.

6. Set Engine speed between 2000-3600 RPM.

7. (Optional) Engage ground speed control.

8. Obtain desired spraying speed before activating spray with switches on spray control console.

In some extreme situations, it may be necessary to decrease or completely close the flow of material to the agitator system in order to maintain desired pressure. If agitation is absolutely essential, a change may have to be made in some combination of ground speed, nozzle size or system pressure to maintain the necessary application rate.

Review the capacity of nozzles being used. Total capacity of all nozzles plus agitation system must not exceed pumping system capabilities refer to Spraying Procedure section of this manual. FLUSH PUMP AFTER USE

Pump Pressure

Engine Shaft GPM at GPM at GPM at GPM at Max

RPM RPM 20psi 30psi 40psi 60psi HP

2300 3200

2750 3800

3200 4400

70

75

80

55

71

78

5

60

72

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10

60

1.4

1.8

3.0

Pump RPM = Engine RPM x 1.38

One of the most common causes for faulty-pump performance is corrosion inside the pump. Flush pump and entire system with a solution that will chemically neutralize the liquid pumped. Mix according to the manufacturer’s directions. This will dissolve most residue remaining in the pump, leaving the inside of the pump clean for the next use.

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SPRAY OPERATION

(CONTINUED)

TO PREVENT CORROSION

After cleaning the pump as directed, flush it with a permanent type automobile antifreeze (Prestone, Zerex, etc.) containing a rust inhibitor. Use a 50% solution that is, half antifreeze and half water. Then coat the interior of the pump with a substance which will prevent corrosion such as Fluid Film or WD40. If unit will not be used for an extended period of time, disconnect hoses into and out of the pump, seal openings to the pump with caps or tape. Dispose of fluids according to all federal, state and local regulations.

All chemicals and chemical residue must be removed after each use. Dispose of fluids and residue according to all federal, state and local regulations.

SPRAYER CLEANING

Empty tank and clean unit thoroughly after each use following these instructions:

1. Remove coupling and rinse inside of tank thoroughly with clean water, replace coupling.

2. Fill tank ten percent full with clean water, start pump and discharge water through spray hose or spray boom (with nozzles removed), until empty.

3. Remove drain coupling again and rinse tank interior thoroughly.

4. Rinse exterior of sprayer thoroughly with clean water.

5. Remove bowl from sprayer filter (on operators left hand side of the spray tank). Remove stainless steel screen. Wash bowl and screen thoroughly. Apply thin layer of petroleum jelly to O-ring or gasket. Replace screen and bowl, taking care to position o-ring or gasket properly. Hand tighten.

6. Remove and clean Flow Meter turbine and inlet hub. Clean off all metal filings and wettable powders which have hardened on the plastic and metal parts. Check the inlet hub and turbine assembly for worn or damaged turbine blades and bearings. Flush Flow Meter with clear water and drain.

MANUAL HOSE REEL

Located at the back of the Spray Star behind the tank. Open the ball valve located near the pump to allow fluid to flow into the hose reel. Place the lockout pin in the unlocked position by pulling and turning it half a turn, this will allow you to pull out additional hose or to use the handle and wind up the hose. To prevent movement during transport or storage place the lockout pin in the locked position.

ELECTRIC HOSE REEL

Located at the back of the Spray Star behind the tank. Open the ball valve located near the pump to allow fluid to flow into the hose reel. To unwind hose just pull on the hose to get the desired amount. To wind up the hose make sure the toggle switch is in the ON position, push the momentary push button switch until you have reeled in the amount of hose desire. Turn off the safety switch when not in use.

FOAM MARKER

Located to the right of the control panel. Use lever

(A) to designate which boom is to be used to dispense foam. With lever pointing toward the seat foam will dispense from right boom, and with lever pointing forward foam will dispense from the left boom. Use dial (B) located on top of foamer to adjust pressure for the amount of foam that will be dispensed. Switch (A) also turns foamer on or off.

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