Summers Truck Supersprayer - Manual (Page 25)

SECTION 3 - SPRAYER OPERATION
3.
2. If any component fails and is replaced calibration will change and must be updated.
3. Disconnect console before jump starting, charging battery or welding on equipment.
4. Suspension type fertilizers and slurry mixtures will reduce life of plastic parts in flow meter and control
valve. Check rotor and hub frequently for worn parts. Excessive wear will affect accuracy.
5. Summers Manufacturing uses only standard close valves (C-sd).
6. SP1 is for wheel drive speed sensor. SP2 is for radar and interface cable speed sensors.
7. If console is flashing “CAL” it has not received enough calibration input to function.
8. To change some settings the console must be cleared. Data from Hint 1 will be useful in this case.
NOTE!
SUMMERS MFG. CO. RECOMMENDS THAT THE OPTIONAL COMPUTERIZED CONTROL
CONSOLE BE MOUNTED TO A SECURE SUPPORT INSIDE THE CAB OF THE SPRAY MA-
CHINE.
Special instructions included in the section deal with the following:
1. Determining boom width.
2. Initial system start up.
End nozzle boom width is calculated with end-nozzles covering 6’ on each boom. If angle of end nozzles is
set for coverage of more or less than 6’, recalculate Boom 1 and Boom 3 widths. For sprayers with only two
boom controls the operator must pay attention to which boom the center is controlled from. To calculate the
boom width for this type of configuration the center width is added to the left or right boom width, depending
on which two are supplied from the same value.
TRUCK WET BOOM SPRAYERS
SPRAYER SIZE BOOM BOOM 2 BOOM 3
60’ 300” 120” 300”
63’4” 320” 120” 320”
66’8” 340” 120” 340”
70’ 360” 120” 360”
73’4” 380” 120” 380”
76’8” 400” 120” 400”
80’ 420” 120” 420”
83’4” 440” 120” 440”
90’ 480” 120” 480”
4. PERFORM SPRAYER SYSTEM DAILY MAINTENANCE
a. Check all sprayer system components for leaks.
b. Clean sprayer system strainer.
c. Check tank hold down straps for tightness.
d. Verify all sprayer mounts are secure.
e. Check nozzle patterns. If a nozzle pattern is distorted:
1. Remove nozzle tip.
2. Clean with tooth brush, wooden or plastic probe. Never use a metal object since
damage will occur.
3. Replace nozzle tip if necessary.