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Introduction
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SET UP
The Spray Star 2000 arrives from setup and ready for service. Depending on freight conditions the
battery may have to be installed.
The spray system is normally shipped attached to the 2000 Prime Mover. If a spray system is to be fitted to a
Prime Mover by a dealer or factory, assemble and attach the components in accordance with the parts drawings
in the Spray Star 2000 Parts/Service Manual.
1. Check the tire pressure. The front and rear tires are 20 psi
(1.4 bar).
2. Battery is located under the seat. This is a negative
grounding system.
Connecting battery cables to the wrong post could
result in personal injury and/or
damage to the electrical system.
Make sure battery and cables do
not interfere or rub on any mov-
ing part. Connect red positive (+)
cable (A) to battery first. When disconnecting
remove black negative (-) cable (B) first.
3. Check hydraulic fluid level in tank located under the seat. Remove cap and add SAE 10W-40 API Service
SJ or higher motor oil if necessary. Fluid level should be about 2-2
1
/
2
" (5-6.4 cm) from the top of the tank
when cold. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Fill fuel tank, located on the left side, with GAS: Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline (minimum) DIESEL: No.1-
D or No. 2-D, S500: Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) less than 500 ppm or 0.05 wt.%. No1-D or No.2-D, S15: Ultra
Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) less than 15 ppm or 0.0015 wt.%
Fuel is flammable, caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not
fill fuel tank while engine is running or an enclosed area, fumes are explo-
sive and dangerous to inhale. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
5. Machine should be greased before starting, refer to Spray Star 2000Parts/Service Manual for location.
6. Attach the Spray Boom and any other Optional Equipment to the Prime Mover, in accordance with
instructions in the Spray Star 2000 Parts/Service Manual. The nozzles must be the correct distance above
the turf as described in Turf Spraying Guide. The spray boom must operate properly and the outer sec-
tions must break away safely if an object is struck by them, they must then return to normal operation
position.
7. Be sure to double check boom heights, nozzle spacing and displacement before spraying.
8. Machine is shipped with windshield washer fluid in Spray System to prevent freezing. Flush system
completely with clear water. Fill tank with water and retighten the four bolts used to hold the tank in place.
Never allow pump to run dry! The valve on the suction side of the pump
(between the pump and tank) must be fully open whenever the pump is
operated.
9. Read operating instructions before starting.
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