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LOADING PROCEDURE
Take care not to lose pens, lighters, etc. from shirt pockets, or drop
pieces of paper or plastic bags into the tank, as these might plug the
slurry system. Failure to comply could result in minor or moderate personal injury. Failure to
comply could also result in product or property damage.
1. With clutch disengaged (turned off) and agitator control in the NEUTRAL position, start engine
and allow it to warm up. See STARTING PROCEDURE on page 13.
2. Start filling unit with water using one of the sources of water. When water reaches the top of
agitator shaft, move agitator control to full REVERSE position.
Acceptable Water Sources
A. Water from any stream or pond using a fill pump. When filling from a pond or
stream, make sure to use a suction strainer to filter out contaminants that could dam-
age the pump and unit.
B. Any pressure source, eg. fire hydrant. This unit is supplied with an air gap fill port.
Consult with local authorities before using a water main in order to abide by all
local ordinances.
C. Water tanker.
3. Piping System Cleanout Procedure (Purging Line):
A. Remove discharge nozzle and gasket from discharge boom.
B. Aim discharge boom assembly into an open area away from any persons, obstructions,
or high voltage power lines.
C. Open discharge valve and close recirculation valve.
D. Increase engine speed to approximately 1/2 to 3/4.
E. Engage (turn on) clutch with a firm snap. Do NOT allow clutch to slip.
F. When discharge stream is clear, flush the hose on the reel (if applicable), open re-
circulation valve, and close discharge valve. After recirculation stream is clear, disen-
gage (turn off) clutch.
G. Replace nozzle and gasket in discharge boom.
4. Continue filling tank with water.
5. Increase engine speed to full rpm. Governed speed of the engine on the FINN HydroSeeder®
should be 2,550 to 2,600 Rpm under load.
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