Great Plains TSF1290 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 66)

500-641M 05/10/2012
62 TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 & TSF1290 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Maintenance and Lubrication
Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to long life for
any implement. With careful and systematic inspection,
costly maintenance, repairs and down time can be
avoided.
Before working on, servicing or making adjustments on
sprayer, always disengage power, shut off tractor engine, make
sure all moving parts have stopped, and all pressure in the sys-
tem is relieved.
▲ Always wear rubber gloves when making repairs or adjust-
ments.
▲ Make sure all safety equipment mentioned in “Important
Safety Information” starting on page 1, are stored in an
easily accessible place but protected from potential contam-
ination from dust or chemicals.
Sprayer/Boom Maintenance
1. After several hours of operation, check sprayer for
loose bolts, pins and hose clamps.
2. Check hoses, pumps, valves and fittings for leaks.
Always wear rubber gloves when making repairs and
adjustments.
3. Clean nozzles with an air hose with less than 30 psi.
Periodically replace nozzles.
4. Keep elevator slide pads properly adjusted. Lubricat-
ing slide pads with grease may cause dirt accumula-
tion that jams elevator. If necessary, use silicone
spray on slide pads.
5. For lubrication points and intervals refer to “Lubrica-
tion” starting on page 71.
6. Check for proper air pressure in the sprayer tires. 22
psi is recommended for the 13.6 x 38 tires.
7. Wash sprayer and boom daily using a safe solvent,
or soap and water.
8. If equipped with a foam marker, clean the air filter on
the air pump no less than once a week, even more
often in extreme conditions.
Equipment Cleanup
Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Some
chemicals and cause serious burns, lung damage and even
death.
Nozzles should be cleaned with a low pressure (less
than 30 psi) air hose, and periodically replaced. Haul a
supply tank of water so cleaning of the spray tank and
applicator can be done in the field. NEVER wash tank
out in the yard or at a car wash.
Dispose of leftover chemical in the same manner
described on the manufacturer’s label of the chemical
last used in the sprayer. Rinse out the tank and spray the
rinse water on the last field that was sprayed.
Flush the sprayer with fresh water and spray the water in
the field that was last sprayed. While the sprayer is being
flushed at the field, turn the boom section switches “on”
to flush the nozzles, then turn them “off” to flush out the
bypass lines. Repeat this procedure several times.
General Information
If equipment is to be used in freezing or near freezing
conditions, protect pump and plumbing system by thor-
oughly draining liquid and pumping antifreeze (Great
Plains strongly recommends the use of recreational vehi-
cle antifreeze) solution through the plumbing system.
The cast iron pump must be either full of RV antifreeze or
completely empty of all liquid to avoid corrosion. If the
contents of the pump is unclear it is advisable to drain
the pump, remove it, and place it in a warm dry, environ-
ment during the winter.
Check the condition of the sprayer hoses and clamps. Fix
all leaks by tightening hose clamps or fittings. If the pump
is leaking, refer to the pump maintenance section. If the
hoses are dragging when the sprayer is operated use
cable ties to fix their position. Make sure the hoses do
not bind or kink when the boom is folded or raised. If so,
route the hoses to prevent kinking and binding. If hoses
are damaged, replace as necessary. Periodically check
for loose bolts and tighten.
Inspect all parts of the sprayer for wear and rust. Repair
and paint parts as necessary.