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PRIOR TO APPLICATION
1. Operators should familiarize themselves with the area to be seeded and develop a plan to
ensure uniform application.
2. Develop a plan for communication between the operator and the driver of the carrying or
towing vehicle to signal for start, stop, turn, etc.
3. If using the boom, the operator must switch the slurry pump control toggle switch, located
on the control panel, to the Stand-By position. This activates the foot pedal on the
platform labeled clutch. Once the pedal is active, the operator can start and stop the slurry
pump using the foot pedal. From this point, the application will be controlled by the use of
the slurry pump clutch, discharge assembly and engine throttle.
4. If the operator wants to use the hose reel, the operator must switch the slurry pump
control toggle switch, located on the control panel, to the Engage position. This
deactivates the platform foot pedal controls and allows the operator to control the starting
and stoping of the slurry pump from the control box. If using the hose reel, the operator
must open the recirculation valve before starting the slurry pump. From this point,
application will be controlled by the use of the engine throttle and the remote valve.
DISCHARGE NOZZLE SELECTION
Nozzles are stored in the tool box. This HydroSeeder
®
is equipped with four nozzles – two long
distance and two fan nozzles. The following chart tabulates the approximate distance, width,
and discharge time of the nozzles when used with the platform boom. When using the hose reel,
these factors will vary according to the type and length of hose being used.
Nozzle Distance (A) Width (B) Discharge Time
Large Long Distance Up to 150 ft (46 m) - 5.5 min
Small Long Distance Up to 110 ft (34 m) - 12 min
Narrow Fan Up to 60 ft (18 m) 10 ft (3 m) 12 min
Wide Fan Up to 50 ft (15 m) 20 ft (6 m) 12 min
A
B
Figure 6 – Discharge Nozzle
Spray Pattern
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