Great Plains TA520S Operator Manual - Manual (Page 55)

3/18/2005 500-061M
53 Field Adjustments
General Notes For Field Operation
1. Securely hitch the sprayer to the tractor and fasten
the safety chain. Make sure the hitch is adjusted so
that the liquid in the tank will drain to the sump of the
tank. Refer to “Tractor / Sprayer Hook-Up” on
page 15.
2. Check the tire pressure in each tire. The recom-
mended tire pressure for the tandem axle tires
{11L -15 x 8-PLY} is 36 psi.
3. Lubricate the sprayer as needed. Refer to "Mainte-
nance & Lubrication" on Page 56.
4. Hook-Up the pump to the tractor. Follow the instruc-
tions in “Operating Pump” on page 23.
5. When transporting the sprayer, DO NOT exceed 20
mph and DO NOT transport with chemical in the
tank. Fasten the level-float pin in the lock position
BEFORE folding the boom and transporting it.
6. NEVER allow anyone to ride on the sprayer.
7. Make sure all tank shut off valves are turned on.
8. Calibrate sprayer with water only, not chemical and
water. Calibrate with the sprayer tank half full of wa-
ter.Refer to the calibration procedures in the Appli-
cation Guide, or Adjustments in this manual.
9. Adjust throttling valves on the solenoids, and the
manual pressure adjustment valve {if applicable}.
Adjust the boom height required for the nozzles and
spacing to be used. {Refer to nozzle tables starting
on page 28 of this manual or the Application
Guide.}
10. Check and clean, if necessary, pump, nozzles and
Whirlfilters ®.
11. Safely and carefully add the chemical to the sprayer
tank. ALWAYS wear "Personal Safety Equipment"
as shown on Page 5. By law, you must repeat the
rinsing of the chemical container three times. The
container should then be punctured to prevent future
use. An alternative is to jet-rinse or pressure rinse
the container. When adding chemical, remain at
least 100 feet from any water well or fresh water
source. Follow chemical manufacturer’s recommen-
dations for safe handling of chemicals.
12. Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose
bolts, pins and hose clamps. Check the hoses,
pumps, valves and fittings for leaks.
13. Make sure that the hand wash tank is full of clean
water.
Operating Checklist
Each time the sprayer is used, check the following:
Check tire pressure, wear and overall condition.
Check the tractor’s brakes to make sure they operate
properly.
Make sure all lights and turn signals are working
properly.
Lubricate sprayer as needed.
Booms must be locked in place before transporting.
Inspect tank. Make sure the hitch is adjusted so that
the solution drains to the sump.
Use safety equipment as listed on page 2.
Fill with water and calibrate sprayer BEFORE adding
chemical to the tank.
Check the position of the ball valves in the plumbing
to see if they are in the correct position.
Check hoses, pumps and valves for any leaks.
Check nozzle pattern for streaks and non-uniformity.
Make sure the solenoid throttling valves are adjusted
properly {if applicable}.
The sprayer initially and periodically for loose bolts,
pins and chains.
“Safety Rules” in this Manual
Make sure the handwash tank is full of clean water.
Make sure the transport safety chain is securely
attached to the tractor’s drawbar support.