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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
inoculant, add it in the tank along with the seed.) When using quick-swelling
seeds, load them just prior to application.
B. Fiber mulch – Empty the entire bag 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 agitation to REVERSE.
C. Fertilizer – Cut open the fertilizer bag and dump contents into slurry tank.
D. All other additives – Consult with manufacturer for proper loading technique.
Keep hands and arms away from tank interior and agitator.
Failure to comply WILL result in serious personal injury or death.
Hydraulic system will overheat if agitator shaft is jammed for an
extended period. This will damage hydraulic oil and system
components. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. Failure to comply
could also result in product or property damage.
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. Once material is thoroughly mixed, place the agitator in FORWARD direction to
1/4 speed, or just enough to create movement in all corners of the tank. DO NOT OVER-
AGITATE the slurry. Always discharge the material with the agitator control in FORWARD
and at a slow speed.
NOTE: Always discharge the material with the agitator control in the 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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