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APPLICATION OF SLURRY (CONTINUED)
II. PROCEDURES WHEN USING HOSES
Always pump clear water through the hose before pumping mulch. If the inside hose liner is dry, it
may dewater the mulch, causing the hose to plug.
DISCHARGE THROUGH HOSE OR HOSE REEL WITH REMOTE VALVE
1. Open recirculation valve, close upper discharge valve, and close remote valve at the end
of the hose.
2. With the engine in low idle, engage (turn on) the slurry pump. When stream is flowing
freely through the recirculation line, open pump take-off valve (valve connected to the
hose reel supply line).
The high pressure on the hose can exert strong forces, causing the
potential for the hose operator to lose control of the hose or their
footing. If this happens, additional hose holding personnel will be required, especially
when working on slopes. Open the pump take-off valve and the remote valve slowly and
only after the hose operator is firmly positioned and has firm control of hose. Failure to
comply could result in minor or moderate personal injury. Failure to comply could also
result in product or property damage.
3. With the engine at 3/4 speed, open remote valve at the end of hose to discharge load.
4. When finished spraying, close remote valve, disengage (turn off) the slurry pump and stop
engine. If using fiber mulch, retain as much water as possible in the hose by elevating the
hose ends or by coupling the hose ends together.
5. If another load is to be done, see RELOADING PROCEDURE section. If finished for the
day, follow the clean up procedure described in DAILY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
section and flush out the hose.
The recirculation valve must be open when using a remote valve.
Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
III. DISCHARGE THROUGH THE BOOM
1. Move slurry pump control toggle switch to the stand-by position and close recirculation
valve. When ready to discharge the slurry, depress the clutch activation pedal on top of
the platform, which engages (turns on) the slurry pump. The slurry will discharge as long
as this pedal is depressed. To stop slurry, simply remove your foot from the slurry pump
clutch activation pedal.
2. When tank is empty, or when discontinuing discharge for an extended period of time,
disengage (turn off) the slurry pump, idle engine and close all valves. This will retain
moisture in the discharge piping and help prevent plugging. Move agitator control to the
NEUTRAL position and shut down the engine.
RELOADING PROCEDURE
1. Start at step 2 in LOADING section.
2. After last load of the day, refer to CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE section.
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