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Section 6
C. WINTERIZING THE SPRAY SYSTEM
To winterize the machine, flush the system with clean
water multiple times (make sure to spray through each
nozzle, the spray gun, and to cycle all valves). Refer to
section 6.11B for proper flushing procedure.
Fill the machine with an antifreeze or RV antifreeze and
run it through the system long enough to fill the entire
system (cycle through the spray booms, spray gun, and
valves to make sure the whole system is filled). MAKE
SURE to clean any antifreeze as soon as possible or
spray into a catch container (antifreeze is posionous to
plants, animals, and people).
Antifreeze will need to be drained and the system will
need to be flushed thoroughly before it can be used
again the next season. (Dispose of antifreeze in a
responsible way, refer to the antifreeze manufacturer's
disposal instructions).
C. FLUSHING THE FOAMER SYSTEM
(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)
The foamer system should be flushed daily for maximum
perfomance and longevity from the spray system.
When flushing the foamer system use an area in
compliance with local, state, and federal disposal
guidelines.
To flush the system you will need to:
1. Empty the holding tank (make sure you empty/
neutralize any chemical mixture used according to
the chemical manufactor's instructions).
2. Fill the tank with clean water, run the system. Make
sure you cycle through both foamer heads(make
sure to dispose of the rinsate according to the
chemical manufactor's instructions, as well as, local,
state, and federal guidelines). Repeat this step using
clean water until the foamer system is thoroughly
flushed.
3. The foamer system should be stored dry, with the
holding tank lid slightly ajar to allow for proper drying
and to reduce potential mildew buildup.
4. If the machine is to be stored in a climate that may
reach freezing before the next use, the sprayer
system will need to be winterized (if liquid is allowed
to freeze in the system, serious damage can occur).
Refer to section 6.11D.
D. WINTERIZING THE FOAMER SYSTEM
(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)
To winterize the machine, flush the system with clean
water multiple times (make sure to cycle through each
both foamer heads). Refer to section 6.11C for proper
flushing procedure.
Fill the machine with an antifreeze or RV antifreeze and
run it through the system long enough to fill the entire
system (cycle through both foamer heads to make sure
the whole system is filled). MAKE SURE to clean any
antifreeze as soon as possible or spray into a catch
container (antifreeze is posionous to plants, animals, and
people).
Antifreeze will need to be drained and the system will
need to be flushed thoroughly before it can be used
again the next season. (Dispose of antifreeze in a
responsible way, refer to the antifreeze manufacturer's
disposal instructions).
6.12 SPREADER MAINTENANCE
1. Do not store product in the system, it may cause
build up in the hopper and components. It will also
reduce spreader performance and longevity.
2. To increase sprayer performance and longevity, the
spreader system should be cleaned daily. Refer to
section 6.12A.
3. Check hopper and inpeller daily for cracks, wear, or
build up of granular material.
4. Clogged hopper gate, granular build up or impeller
wear may result in distorted spread rates.
5. Clean the machine every day it is in use.
A. CLEANING THE SPREADER
-IMPORTANT-
Do not use brackish or reclaimed water to clean
the machine.
1. Park the machine in a designated cleaning area with
a level surface.
2. If installed, remove the cover and empty the hopper
of all remaining granular material.
3. Rotate the granular drop rate cam to allow the
hopper gate to open to the maximum position. See
Figure 6-9
4. Open the hopper gate.
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