Great Plains TS1000 Trailer Sprayer Operator Manual - Manual (Page 4)

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
TS1000
2 7/6/09 TS1000 Trailer Sprayer 500-111M
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED. Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrains require a
slower speed.
▲ Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲ Do not transport sprayer when
filled with chemicals.
▲ Do not tow an implement that
weighs more than 1.5 times the
weight of towing vehicle.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it sepa-
rate from the tractor drawbar.
▲ Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of the towed
machinery.
▲ Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other speci-
fied anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in the chain to per-
mit turning.
▲ Do not use safety chain for tow-
ing.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean dry area.
▲ Disengage power, put tractor in
park, turn off engine, and remove
key before preforming mainte-
nance.
▲ Make sure all moving parts have
stopped and all pressure in the
system is relieved.
▲ Allow sprayer to cool completely.
▲ Do not work on hoses, nozzles or
plumbing components (with the
exception of throttling valve and
chemical inductor) while pump is
running or hoses are pressurized.
Disengage
pump and release
hose pressure by turning boom
section switches on before work-
ing on individual components.
▲ Do not grease or oil sprayer while
it is in operation.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable
(-) before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before weld-
ing on sprayer.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from sprayer before opera-
tion.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts. It is
recommended that the operator of
this sprayer carry a minimum five-
pound ABC fire extinguisher.
▲ Keep a first aid kit.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911