Summers Truck Supersprayer - Manual (Page 35)

4.3
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT!
Some liquid remains in the 1 inch wet boom even with the nozzle diaphragm check valves loosened.
With both booms in transport position liquid accumulates near the boom pivot point. To allow drain-
age, remove the boom end cap or end nozzle and supply hose from each boom.
4.4 PRESEASON ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND Operator’s Manual before using machine.
2. Check tire pressure.
3. Inspect sprayer components.
4. Inspect hydraulic components.
5. Grease wheel bearings and inspect for looseness.
6. Check tank(s) for cracks and verify straps are tight.
7. Tighten each diaphragm check valve nut on dripless nozzles.
8. Refer to SECTION 3 - SPRAYER OPERATION for setup and start-up procedures.
9. Flush winterizing antifreeze solution from entire sprayer system with clean water. Spray rinse water
through nozzles. (If automotive antifreeze was used, it is a hazardous material and must be disposed
of properly.)
IMPORTANT!
WHEN NOT IN USE TANK SHOULD BE STORED IN A DRY DARK PLACE. ALTHOUGH UL-
TRA VIOLET STABILIZERS ARE ADDED TO PROTECT THE TANKS FROM SUNLIGHT DAM-
AGE, ALL POLYOLEFIN MATERIALS WILL DETERIORATE IN TIME. TANK MANUFAC-
TURERS RECOMMEND STORAGE OUT OF SUNLIGHT TO LENGTHEN THE LIFE OF ALL
PLASTIC TANKS. DO NOT DROP, STRIKE, OR KICK TANK AT LOW TEMPERATURES. ALL
POLY MATERIALS ARE INCREASINGLY SUBJECT TO CRACKING AS THE TEMPERATURES
FALL BELOW 20°F.