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APPLICATION OF SLURRY
I. GENERAL APPLICATION TECHNIQUES
Do not spray toward power lines, transformers or other
high voltage conductors. Failure to comply WILL result in
severe personal injury or death.
The driver of the carrying vehicle should remain alert for
hazards to the operator, such as low power lines, hanging
branches, etc. Driver should never start or stop abruptly. Failure to comply could result in minor
personal injury, or product or property damage.
1. Determine which nozzle would best suit the application needs according to the DISCHARGE
NOZZLE SELECTION table.
2. Application of seed, fertilizer, and lime: Elevate discharge nozzle no less than 10 degrees
above the area to be sprayed, allowing the slurry to gently rain onto the seed bed.
3. Application of wood and paper fiber: Whenever possible, aim the stream towards the ground
to create a surface with small pockmarks which will help get seed in contact with ground. Do
not allow the stream to blast away the surface of the seed bed.
4. Generally, the most remote area of the seed bed should be covered first. Distance is controlled
by engine speed and nozzle selection.
Do NOT partially close the boom discharge valve to control the
distance. Failure to comply could result in minor personal injury, or
product or property damage.
5. While moving along area to be seeded, the operator should move the nozzle back and forth in
a slow, even arc.
6. If application is to be interrupted for a short period of time, disengage (turn off) the slurry pump
clutch. If shutdown is going to be for an extended period of time (i.e., lunch break, reloading,
etc.), close the valves to prevent slurry from dewatering. Re-engage (turn on) the slurry pump
clutch to continue application.
7. It may be necessary to slow the agitator as the tank empties to reduce foaming.
II. DISCHARGE THROUGH THE BOOM
1. Move the discharge valve foot pedal to the OPEN position, the recirculation valve handle to
the CLOSED position, and with the engine at low idle engage (turn on) the slurry pump clutch.
At this time, should the operator want to stop spraying for a short period, disengage (turn off)
the slurry pump clutch. When ready to resume spraying, simply re-engage (turn on) the slurry
pump clutch.
Do NOT engage the slurry pump clutch above 1,000 RPM's or damage
to the slurry pump clutch will occur.
2. When the tank is empty, or when discontinuing discharge for an extended period of time,
disengage (turn off) the slurry pump clutch, then immediately move the discharge valve to the
CLOSED position, and idle the engine. This will maintain moisture in the discharge piping and
help prevent plugging. Move the agitator control to the NEUTRAL position.
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