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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 death or serious injury.
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 or moderate
personal injury. Failure to comply could also result in product or property damage.
1. Determine which nozzle would best suit the application needs according to the
DISCHARGE NOZZLE SELECTION.
2. When applying seed and fertilizer, 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. When applying wood and paper fiber, whenever possible, aim the stream toward the
ground to create a surface with small pockmarks, which helps 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 valve to control the distance. Failure to
comply could result in minor or moderate personal injury. Failure to
comply could also result in 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, leave the valves open and
disengage (turn off) slurry pump. Re-engage (turn on) slurry pump to resume application.
7. It may be necessary to slow the agitator speed as the tank empties to reduce foaming.
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