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LIMING WITH THE HYDROSEEDER
®
When using large concentrations of granular solids through the HydroSeeder
®
, it is advisable to
keep the slurry moving through the pump at all times. This keeps the solids from settling in the lines,
and creating a clog. This unit was designed for the application of agricultural-grade lime or FINN-HLL
liquid lime only.
PROCEDURE
1. With the slurry pump clutch disengaged (turned off), agitator control in the NEUTRAL position
and hydraulic system off, start engine and allow it to warm up. See STARTING PROCEDURE.
2. After engine has warmed up, turn on the hydraulics system by flipping the hydraulics toggle
switch to the HYDRAULICS ON position (all the way up). The switch will automatically center
itself, which is the ON position.
3. Start filling the unit with water. When water reaches the top of the agitator shaft, move
agitator control to approximately 1/2 speed in REVERSE.
4. Open both the recirculation and discharge valves.
5. Remove discharge nozzle and gasket from discharge boom.
6. Aim discharge boom assembly into an open area away from any persons, obstructions, or high
voltage power lines.
7. With the engine at low idle, engage (turn on) the slurry pump clutch, and increase engine speed
until you have reached maximum engine speed. A stream of water should be coming from the
end of the recirculation pipe beside the hatch opening as well as from the boom.
Do NOT engage the slurry pump clutch above 1,000 RPM's or damage
to the slurry pump clutch will occur.
8. As soon as both streams are clear, close discharge valve and make sure water is being
recirculated back to the tank.
9. Decrease throttle to 3/4 speed. Increase agitator speed to full REVERSE.
Do not disengage (turn off) the slurry clutch.
10. Twenty (20) lbs (9 kg) of granular solids displaces approximately 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water.
When filling the tank with water, the volume of granular solids must be accounted.
Use this method to determine how many gallons will be displaced by the granular solids.
X (number of lbs of granular solids being used) = number of gallons displaced
20
For example:
If using the maximum recommended capacity of5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) of granular solids,
then 5,000 divided by 20 equals 250, so 250 gallons (946 L) would have to be subtracted from
the total tank capacity. If the total tank capacity is 1750 gallons (6,624 L) minus 250 gallons
(946 L) equals 1500 gallons (5678 L). If 1000 pounds (454 kg) of solids were used, 50 gallons
(189 L) would have to be subtracted, thus 1750 gallons (6624 L) minus 50 gallons (189 L)
equals 1700 gallons (6435 L).
11. Fill the tank to the required capacity for the rate of granular solids to be applied.
12. Load the material (see LOADING section, steps 5 through 8).
13. When ready to apply slurry, install gasket and nozzle into boom.
14. Move agitator control to 3/4 speed, forward.
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