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LOADING PROCEDURE (CONTINUED)
6. Start loading dry material, loading the lightest material first. Agitator control should be in full
REVERSE for mixing.
A. Seed – Cut open the seed bag and dump contents into slurry tank. (When using in-
oculant, add it in the tank along with the seed. When using quick-swelling seeds, load
them just prior to application.
B. Wood Fiber Mulch – Empty the entire bag in or cut open bag and drop in the sections
of fiber. The amount of mulch to be used should be loaded by the time the water level
is at 3/4 full. If agitator stalls or a high-pitch squeal comes from the hydraulic system,
reverse agitation to FORWARD for a moment to clear the obstruction, then return agita-
tion to REVERSE.
Hydraulic system will overheat if agitator shaft is jammed for extended
period. This will damage hydraulic oil and system components.
Keep hands and arms away from tank interior and agitator. Failure to
comply will result in death or serious injury.
C. Fertilizer – Stand over hatch opening and drop the bag onto the bag cutter. Grasp both
ends of the bag and dump material.
D. All other additives – Consult with manufacturer for proper loading technique.
7. When all materials are loaded and in suspension, and the tank is full, move the agitator to
NEUTRAL, then full speed FORWARD to ensure all material is mixed. It may be necessary to
change the agitator direction more than once to ensure a thorough mixture.
8. After material is thoroughly mixed, slow agitator in forward direction to 1/2 to 3/4 speed or
enough to create movement in all of the corners of the tank. Do not over-agitate the slurry.
Always discharge the material with the agitator control in FORWARD position.
9. Close hatch lid on slurry tank.
NOTE: The slurry should not be recirculated for more than 15 minutes prior to
discharge to reduce wear and keep seed from swelling.
NOTE: If foaming occurs, reduce agitator speed.
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