Spray Star 1000
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3. 29 Warranty MEET Inside Back Cover INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Smitltco product Read this manual and all other manuals pertaining to the Spray Star 1000 carefully as they have safety operat ing assembly and maintenance instructions Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment dam age Keep manuals in a safe place after operator and maintenance personnel have read them Right and left sides are from the operator s seat facing forward All Smitihc0 machines have a Serial Number and Model Number Both numbers are needed when ordering parts The serial number plate on the Spray Star 1000 is located on the right main frame in front of the oil tank Refer to engine manual for placement of engine serial number For easy access record your Serial and Model numbers here SMITHED WAYNE PENNSYLVANIA 19087 USA 610 688 4009 Fax 610 688 6069 SERIAL NO kW hp MODEL NO kg lb Information needed when ordering replacement parts 1 Model Number of machine 2 Serial Number of machine 3 Name and Part Number of part 4 Quantity of parts gt lt SYMBOLS Read Operator s Manual Engine Stop Engine Oil RPM Glow Plug On Hour Meter Hand Throttle Park Brake S x gt Q Electrical Power Engine Start Temperature Light Gasoline Glow Plug Off Hour Meter Choke Closed Park Brake
4. WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS Length Width Width With Boom Open Height Wheel Base Weight Empty Weight Full SOUNDLEVEL DB At ear level At 3 ft 0 914 m At 30 ft 9 14 m ENGINE Make Model Spec Horsepower Fuel Cooling System Lubrication System Alternator WHEELS amp TIRE SPEED Forward Speed Reverse Speed BATTERY BCI Group Cold Cranking Amps Ground Terminal Polarity Maximum Length Maximum Width Maximum Height FLUIDCAPACITY Crankcase Oil Fuel Hydraulic Fluid Grade of Hydraulic Fluid 112 285 cm 70 178 180 457 cm 48 122 cm 53 135 cm 1200 Ibs 544 kg 2200 Ibs 998 kg 88 dB 84 dB 72 dB Kohler Command CH25S PA 68673 25 hp 18 kW Unleaded 87 Octane Gasoline Minimum Air Cooled Full Pressure 25 amp Front Two 20 x 10 00 x 10 NHS Multi Rib 20 psi 1 4 bar Rear Two 24 x 12 00 x 12 NHS Multi Trac 20 psi 1 4 bar 0 8 m p h 0 12 8 kph 0 3 m p h 0 4 8 kph Automotive type 24F 12 volt Size 24 575 minimum Negative 10 25 26 cm 6 88 17 cm 10 25 cm See Engine Manual 7 gallon 26 5 liters 5 gallon 19 liters SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ or higher Motor Oil OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT 10 417 Chemical Cleanload Safe Fill System 1002 203 Spray System 10 419 Fresh Water Tank 1008 440 Spray System 10 103 Electric Actuator Lift Kit 1010 3 Manual System 10 160 15 Stainless Steel Boom manual 10 378 Foam Marker 10 301 15 Terra
5. 4 10 0 37 9 Mfg 3 8 14 4 100 6 9 15 0 56 8 5 32 2 8 10 6 25 1 7 7 6 28 8 5 32 4 2 15 9 50 3 4 12 2 46 2 5 32 5 5 20 8 100 6 9 17 5 66 2 She 3 6 13 6 25 1 7 9 1 34 4 She 5 6 21 2 50 33 4 14 3 54 1 She 7 9 29 9 100 6 9 18 7 70 8 You can change orifice disc sizes to enhance spray system performance Smaller discs reduce amount of agita tion desirable in some foaming materials and make more dischargeable liquid available for nozzles Larger or none discs increase amount of agitation and make less dischargeable liquid available for nozzles SPRAY OPERATION After Proper Setup and Calibration 1 Add 2 the amount of water required for the spray operation to tank using air gap filler 2 Start engine set engine speed below 2000 RPM and engage pump after taking all previously described safety and operation precautions 3 Open agitator valve 4 Add chemicals taking all precautions described in this manual and by the chemical manufacturer a Liquids may be poured directly into tank b Wettable powder chemicals must be pre mixed with water in a container to form a slurry The mixture is then added to the tank through the fillwell strainer c Chemical in soluble packs are place into the fillwell strainer basket and dissolved by adding water through the basket The balance of the water required for the spray operation is added to the tank through the fillwell strainer using the air gap filler This will wash any undissolved chemi
6. Release s ge LI G p mw x ER No Electrical Power Engine Run Water Temperature Diesel Glow Plug Fuse Choke Open Hydraulic Oil Level SYMBOLS Up Down Arrow Down Lower Up Raise No Smoking 58 Moving Parts Y Manual Operation Hot Surface Pinch Point gt Step Hydraulic Fluid Penetration 7 Lift Arm Engage ili Disengage Tractor PTO Ground Speed Fast Slow oa High Low Forward Warning Reverse Neutral Danger Caution gt A pra Z SAFEPRACTICES 1 2 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 It is your responsibility to read this manual and all publications associated with this machine Never allow anyone to operate or service the machine or its optional equipment without proper training and instructions Never allow minors to operate any equipment Learn the proper use of the machine the location and purpose of all the controls and gauges before you operate the equipment Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to accidents Wear all the necessary protective clothing and personal safety devises to protect your head eyes ears hands and feet Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light Inspect the area where the equipment will be used Pick up all debris you can find before operating Beware of overhead obstructions and underground obstacles Stay alert for hidden hazards Never operate e
7. behind the tank Open the ball valve located near the pump to allow fluid to flow into the hose reel To unwind hose just pull on the hose to get the desired amount To wind up the hose make sure the toggle switch is in the ON position push the momentary push button switch until you have reeled in the amount of hose desire Turn off the safety switch when not in use FOAM MARKER The control box is located to the right of the control panel Use lever on compressor to designate which boom is to be used to dispense foam Use dial located on the foamer to adjust pressure for the amount of foam that will be dispensed Switch on compressor also turns foamer on or off BS SPRAYINGINTRODUCTION This section is intended to offer practical guidelines for the distribution of liquid chemicals over an area of turfgrass such as golf courses park land school grounds and lawns Smifhco makes no representation as to the suitability of any technique or product for any particular situation This section is suitable for self propelled spray vehicles or sprayers mounted onto vehicles Boom Spraying is the most effective accurate and efficient method of applying chemicals to large turf areas It may be done by means of Adedicated spray vehicle Asprayer mounted upon a utility vehicle Sprayers are typically equipped with wide spray booms Generally these booms are between 15 feet 4 5 m and 20 feet 6 m in width They are divided into three sections with hi
8. clockwise to loosen CONTROLS amp INSTRUMENTS N Spray Boss Control Engages and disengages speed boss Forward is engage and all the way back is disengage When the lever is engaged it sets a stop for the accelerator The accelerator pedal must be used to maintain this speed To adjust speed use the knob on the end of the lever counter clockwise increases speed and clockwise decreases speed Disengage the lever and you will have full accelera tor pedal range O Cup Holder Holds standard cup P Master Boom Switch is used to override the master switch on the computer console of the spray systems Q Reverse Pedal This pedal controls ground speed in the reverse direction R Accelerator Pedal This pedal controls ground speed Press pedal to increase speed Varying the amount of movement of the pedal will vary the ground speed MASTER BOOM SWITCH The master boom switch P located on the left floorboard is used to override the master switch on the computer console of the spray systems By pushing down it will turn on off the booms For the Raven 440 System the Master Switch on the computer must be off for the master boom control switch to work OPERATION Before operating the Spray Star 1000 become familiar with all controls and functions Also complete all mainte nance requirements and read all safety warnings Knowing the Spray Star 1000 thoroughly how it operates and by doing the p
9. is half antifreeze and half water Then coat the interior of the pump with a substance which will prevent corrosion such as Fluid Film or WD40 If unit will not be used for an extended period of time disconnect hoses into and out of the pump seal openings to the pump with caps or tape Dispose of fluids according to all federal state and local regulations All chemicals and chemical residue must be removed after each use Dispose of fluids and residue according to all federal state and local regulations SPRAYER CLEANING Empty tank and clean unit thoroughly after each use following these instructions 1 Remove coupling and rinse inside of tank thoroughly with clean water replace coupling 2 Fill tank ten percent full with clean water start pump and discharge water through spray hose or spray boom with nozzles removed until empty 3 Remove coupling again and rinse tank interior thoroughly 4 Rinse exterior of sprayer thoroughly with clean water MANUALHOSE REEL Located at the back of the Spray Star behind the tank Open the ball valve located near the pump to allow fluid to flow into the hose reel Place the lockout pin in the unlocked position by pulling and turning it half a turn this will allow you to pull out additional hose or to use the handle and wind up the hose To prevent movement during transport or storage place the lockout pin in the locked position ELECTRIC HOSEREEL Located at the back of the Spray Star
10. too high gt 17 xl Calibrating simply means to adjust a set of variables on the sprayer in order to deliver the desired amount of chemical to a known area of turf The job of calibrating the sprayer consists of balancing these variables so that your sprayer delivers the desired application rate That is an amount of chemical on a given area It is expressed as Gallons Per Acre gpa 1 US gpa 0 83 UK gpa or Gallons Per 1 000 Square Feet gpt or Liters Per Hectare Iph 1 US gpa 9 35 Iph A number of acceptable methods for calibrating a turf sprayer are widely available The calibration method cho sen must take these variables into account They must include known ground speed by measurement or from an accurate speedometer and nozzle output or lpm from a nozzle chart or from actual measurement The variables are PRESSURE Just as pressure increases the volume discharge rate it also increases the application rate Pressure must increase by 4 times in order to double the application rate Small pressure changes of 10 psi 1 4 bar or less do not greatly affect performance Pressure is established and maintained by a pressure control valve or by a flow control valve located on the sprayer NOZZLE CAPACITY VOLUME We have covered the different types of spray patterns of various nozzles and made our selection of type accord ingly We now have to choose
11. water Run the sprayer inspect it for leaks and make sure all systems function properly 2 Drivethe sprayer through the measured distance discussed above at normal spraying speed record the AZ travel time required to cover the measured distance in seconds with a stopwatch gt 20 THE 128 METHOD OF BOOM SPRAYER CALIBRATION CONTINUED The carrying or towing vehicle is to be traveling at the desired speed when it crosses the start line of the measured course Repeat this procedure and determine the average of the two times With the sprayer parked run the sprayer at the required pressure level Catch the output of each nozzle in a container which is marked or graduated in Ounces for the exact same period of time which it took the sprayer to cover the measured course in step 2 It is necessary to operate the vehicle engine at spraying speed using a hand throttle Observe the volume of water in the collection bottle The number of OUNCES collected in the time it takes to cover the marked course Take the average nozzle output by adding the outputs of each nozzle and then dividing that sum by the number of nozzles The NUMBER OF OUNCES collected in the time required to cover the SMALL AREA is equal to the NUMBER OF GALLONS applied per ACRE For example if an average of 40 ounces of water is collected in the time required to cover the 1 128 acre area the application rate is 40 gallons per acre gpa As a practical matter if hi
12. 9 0 31 0 26 0 22 0 90 20 1 41 52 0 42 0 35 0 30 0 1 20 NOZZLEPERFORMANCE CHART 4 Nozzle Type Turbo FloodJet i 40 inch 100cm Liters Per Hectare Application Rate Application Rate GPT Pressure Ca nM km h Color bar i 1 5 1 11 a EN Ss ee S 1 5 1 40 210 140 105 84 0 mes oo re ae ser _ pow ra om woe reves 2s sos oor vs se reves s2 os soa joven mvers vas woe eo gt en mvo se em eus NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 5 Nozzle Type Turbo TurfJet Spacing 20 inch 51cm Calibration US Gal Acre GPA amp US Gal 1 000 Square Feet GPT Nozzle Application Rate GPA Lee A Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed MPH RT K Color psi Gal Min 5 8 6 10 gt 11 9 9 5 e Yellow v4TTJO2 VS T d gt L Green 15 8 17 3 p5 N m OJON O A N gt j O 25 30 50 25 30 50 25 30 50 NNN ooh NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 6 Nozzle Type Turbo TurfJet Spacing 20 inch 51cm Calibration Liters Per Hectare 137 91 0 68 3 167 111 83 3 194 129 95 8 237 158 119 171 114 85 5 Brown 4TTJ05 VP 210 lu Mois 24 161 121 29 197 148 Nozzle Application Rate l ha Pressure Capacity Speed KPH MPH
13. Nozzles TF VS4 and larger do not require screens SPACING Turf spray nozzles are normally 20 51 cm apart Some cases 40 101 cm depending on the type of spray boom and type of area to be sprayed Very fine level areas golf greens and tees bowling lawns tennis courts etc may be sprayed with nozzles spaced every 10 25 cm BOOM HEIGHT Height is very important in permitting spray nozzles to develop their proper spray pattern If nozzles are too high excessive overlap develops If nozzles are too low there is not enough overlapping of nozzle spray patterns NOZZLE HEIGHT ABOVE SPACING THE GROUND 80 Flat Fan 20 51 18 45 65 Flat Fan 20 51 cm 12 80 cm Turbo TurfJet 20 51 cm 15 38 cm Turbo TurfJet 40 101 cm 19 48 cm Turbo Floodjet 20 51 cm 16 41 cm Turbo Floodjet 40 100 cm 18 45 cm Improper nozzle height or spacing prevents proper application of chemical Some areas are under treated and chemicals are ineffective Some areas are overtreated with wasted chemical and possible turf damage Operating your sprayer at a desired speed and pressure on a hard dry surface is a good method of checking spraying consistency Observe nozzles in operation observe if the area dries evenly If there are alternating wet and dry streaks raise or lower the spray boom If the wet streaks are directly under the nozzle the boom is too low If the wet streaks are between the nozzles the boom is
14. Rate gpm or multiplied by the number of nozzles should not exceed 75 of the actual discharge volume of the sprayer pump i e if you need to use nozzles which discharge 0 8 gpm 3 0 Ipm and the spray boom is equipped with 12 nozzles the sprayer pump would have to produce an actual discharge volume of 13 gpm 49 Ipm in order to properly supply these nozzles If the collective volume of the spray boom nozzles exceeds the actual discharge volume of the pump inadequate pressure and poor nozzle distribution patterns may result Once nozzle type and size have been determined those nozzles are installed in the sprayer boom Nozzles should be expected to be replaced after 15 20 hours of actual sprayer operation After nozzles are installed make trial application of water over a known area to check application rate gt 19 A A THENOZZLE CHART METHOD OF CALIBRATION CONTINUED 5 For Sprayer with Electronic Spray Control Systems On sprayers equipped with Electronic Spray Control Systems such as those manufactured by Raven Ind Micro Trak Co and Dickey John Co it is still important to select the right type and size of nozzle for the required operation Electronic Spray Control Systems cannot function properly if the nozzles are not capable of delivering the programmed desired application rate Nozzles which are too large will not develop adequate pressure or satisfactory spray patterns Nozzles which are too s
15. UNIT When it is necessary to move the Spray Star 1000 without the engine running the bypass valve built into hydrostatic pump must be open by turning it counterclockwise The valve is located on the bottom of the pump An open valve allows fluid to pass through the wheels freely When normal driven operation is desired valve should be closed by turning it clockwise Failure to close the valve with engine running means no power to wheels HILLSIDE OPERATION Do NOT stop or start suddenly on any slope Be especially cautious when changing direction Do NOT operate on slopes greater than 20 BATTERY Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Do not allow flames sparks or any ig nited object to come near the battery When charging or working near battery always shield your eyes and always pro vide proper ventilation Battery cable should be disconnected before using Fast Charge Charge battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes or 7 amps for 30 minutes Do not exceed the recommended charging rate If electrolyte starts boiling over decrease charging Always remove grounded battery clamp first and replace it last Avoid hazards by 1 Filling batteries in well ventilated areas 2 Wear eye protection and rubber gloves 3 Avoid breathing fumes when electrolyte is added 4 Avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte Battery Electrolyte is an acidic solution and should be handled with care If electrolyt
16. a descritta di seguito Erkl rer at fY lgende maskine Deklarerar att den maskin som beskrivs nedan vahvistamme ett alla kuvattu kone Certificamos que la m quina descrita abajo declaramos que a m quina a seguir descrita Make amp Type Nom amp Type Merk amp Type Marke und Typ Marca e tipo Fabrikat og type Fabrikat amp typ Malli ja tyyppi Marca y Tipo Marca amp Tipo Spray Star 1000 Category Mod le Categorie Kategorie Categoria Kategori e Luokka Categoria Categoria a uuu sauna tp dei I a PEE Ri a Sprayer Series S rie Serie Gala 10 100 Engine Motor Moteur Motore Moottori aaa Kohler Command CH25S Type Type TVVDDL iac nr n n PA68673 Net Installed Power Puissance nette Netto ge nstalleerd vermogen installierte Antriebsleistung Potenza installata netta Nettoeffekt installere Installerad nettoeffekt Asennettu nettoteho Potencia instalada neta Pot ncia real instalada ceci c ike kr XR eR RED 19 KW Complies with the provisions of the following European directives and amendments and the regulations transposing it into national law Est conforme aux prescriptions des normes modifications et r gles europ ennes suivantes voldoet aan de bepalingen van de volgende Europese Richtlijnen en Amendementen a
17. a size which will provide the correct application rate Sizes are available for all requirements Consult the nozzle chart in this manual for your nozzle type in order to select the correct size TRAVELSPEED Increased travel speed decreases the application rate gpa gpt or Iph Travel speed must be safe and appropri ate for the area to be sprayed Unlike pressure changes which have only a minor effect on application rate ground speed changes have a more major and direct effect For example 50 decrease in ground speed means a 100 increase in application rate If the vehicle does not have an accurate speedometer correct speed must be determined by timing the sprayer travel over a measured distance Refer to the page in this manual titled Abbreviations and Conver sions To calibrate a sprayer the user must Understand the Variables Set those variables using one of the proven methods available Make a trial run and measure the output use water not chemical B Determine the output 5 Make adjustments to the 3 variables until the output is at the desired level This covers the principles of what must be known to prepare a sprayer for operation There are other acceptable and proven methods of calibrating a turf sprayer for application NOTE Other techniques may be more suitable depending on operational needs and technical competence of the operator ey THENOZZLECHART METHOD OF CALIBRATION The Nozzle Chart M
18. aflegging Ort und Datum dieser Erkl rung Luogo e data della dichiarazione Sted og dato for erkl ringen Plats amp datum deklaration e Lausunnon paikka ja p iv m r Lugar y fecha de la declaraci n Local e data da o 12 05 2007 LL I D Zimmerman Technical Director1 Footnotes English French Dutch German Italian Danish Swedish Finnish Spanish Portuguese SS lt 229 The Smithco Commercial Products Two Year Limited Warranty Smithco Inc Smithco warrants your 2007 or newer Smithco Commercial Product Product purchased after January 1 2007 to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the period of time listed below Where a warrantable condition exists Smithco will repair the Product at no cost to you including diagnosis labor at the Smithco standard labor rate subject to the Smithco flat rate schedule and parts Warranty Duration is 1 Two years 1500 operational hours from the date of delivery to the original purchaser or three years from the date of original manufacturer of the product whichever occurs first Products equipped with hour meter 2 Products used in rental situations are covered for 90 days from date of delivery to original user renter Owner Responsibilities As the Product owner you are responsible for required maintenance and adjustments stated in your Owner s Manual Failure to perform required maintenance and adjustmen
19. al Min 20 0 1 TE Hi XR110015 Green DG11001 r 5 Yellow XR11002 DG11002 Blue XR11003 DG11003 XR11004 DG11004 TE White XR11008 Brown XR11005 DG11005 1 00 128 74 0 59 0 50 0 3 40 5 30 1 70 1 40 NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 2 Nozzle Type XR TeeJet amp DG TeeJet Spacing 20 inch 51cm Calibration Liters Per hectare Nozzle Application Rate l ha Pressure Capacity Speer km h Color bar i 1 Orange X11001 117 135 XR110015 126 Green DG11001 144 5 177 204 168 Yellow XR11002 DG11002 Blue XR11003 DG11003 XR11004 DG11004 Brown XR11005 DG11005 XR11006 White XR11008 3 0 3 95 1185 946 750 577 93 6 108 101 115 142 163 134 156 190 218 84 0 118 136 112 130 158 182 166 192 72 0 101 117 96 0 111 135 156 142 165 3 Nozzle Turbo FloodJet Spacing 40 inch 100cm Calibration US Gal Acre GPA amp US Gal t 000 Square Feet GPT bowl m Capacity mI MPH Speed MPH Color psi Gal Min 4 6 7 5 6 7 ree ie S S isis dee 0 35 13 0 10 4 8 7 7 4 30 0 35 13 0 10 4 8 7 7 4 30 sew os seo ies we 20 0 42 15 6 12 5 10 4 8 9 36 White 20 0 57 21 0 16 9 14 1 12 1 48 TF VS4 30 0 69 26 0 20 0 17 1 14 6 59 20 0 71 26 0 21 0 17 6 15 1 60 20 1 06 3
20. ark brake adjustments Adjust as required 10 Checkanti vibration mounts on engine frame STARTINGTHEENGI NE 1 Make sure the fuel flow valve is On It is located on the fuel tank 2 Theignition switch is located on the dashboard Insert the key A and turn clockwise until the engine starts C Release the key and it will re turn to the run position B Use the choke and hand throttle as neces sary 3 Allow engine to idle and warm up before selecting direction of travel STOPPINGTHEENGINE If the engine has been running under high power let it run at slow idle speed a few minutes to cool the engine down before turning the ignition switch to the OFF position 1 Disengage spray pump 2 Movethe throttle lever to slow and turn ignition key to the off position 3 Removethe ignition key and engage the park brake AN Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop engage park brake turn key off and remove key OPERATION Before using the Spray Star the operator and spray technician must familiarize themselves with all of the information on chemical spraying contained in the Turf Spray Guide All testing and calibrating of sprayers is to be done with water not chemicals This insures the safety to all involved in performing the calibration operation Only after all calibration procedures are com WARNING pleted should chemical be added to the sprayer TOWING
21. cal into the tank Transport to sprayer site with and agitator operating Set Engine speed between 2000 3200 RPM Optional Engage ground speed control Obtain desired spraying speed before activating spray with switches on spray control console Review the capacity of nozzles being used Total capacity of all nozzles plus agitation system must not exceed pumping system capabilities refer to Spraying Procedure section of CAUTION this manual FLUSH PUMP AFTER USE Shut Off 20GPM 40GPM 60GPM 80GPM 100GPM 120psi 100psi 80 60psi 30psi 10psi 100psi 95psi 76psi 52 26psi 5psi 80psi 75psi 62psi 45psi 2l1psi 60psi 55psi 40psi 25psi 5psi To determine the correct performance data for your application first shut off all flow on discharge side of pump and detemine the shut off pressure at the pump Use this Shut Off pressure to determine which line of data applies M eA SPRAY OPERATION One of the most common causes for faulty pump performance is corrosion inside the pump Flush the pump and entire system with a solution that will chemically neutralize the liquid pumped Mix according to manufacturer s directions This will dissolve most residue remaining in the pump leaving the inside of the pump clean for the next use TOPREVENT CORROSION After cleaning the pump as directed flush it with a permanent type automobile antifreeze Prestone Zerex etc containing a rust inhibitor Use a 50 solution that
22. cceptable methods of Turf Sprayer Calibration Chemical suppliers Agricultural Extension Agents Universities and consultants of various types offer helpful advice on this subject Technical catalogues are available from nozzle manufacturers TRANSFERRING THE 128 METHODINTOMETRIC LITERS PER HECTARE The same steps are used that are used when calibrating in gallons per acre First a relationship between a mea surable amount milliliters and the calibration amount liter is determined That ratio is 1 1000 Now an area which is 1 1000th of a hectare must be measured On spray booms with 51 cm 20 inch spacing mark off an area which is 20 meters 65 6 feet long The area formed by that length and the width of one spray nozzle 20 meters by 0 5 meters is 10 square meters which is 1 1000 of a hectare Therefore the amount of spray material applied to this small area in milliliters is equal to the amount applied to one hectare in liters Then follow the remaining steps 2 10 substituting milliliters for ounces liters for gallons square meters for square feet and hectares for acres AVERAGE OUTPUT Milliliters APPLICATION RATE LITERS HECTARE 7 gt 21 NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 1 Nozzle Type XR TeeJet amp DG TeeJet Spacing 20 inch 51cm Calibration US Gal Acre GPA amp US Gal 1 000 Square Feet GPT Nozzle Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed MPH Speed psi G
23. e is splashed on any part of your body flush all contact areas immediately with liberal amounts of water Get medical WARNING attention immediately JUMP STARTING Use of booster battery and jumper cables Particular care should be used when connecting a booster battery Use proper polarity in order to prevent sparks WARNING To jump start negative grounded battery 1 Shield eyes 2 Connect ends of one cable to positive terminals of each battery first A then B 3 Connect one end of other cable to negative terminal of Engine good battery Booster 4 Connect other end of cable D to engine block on unit being 6 2 Battery started NOT to negative terminal of battery Tamper Cable 2 To prevent damage to other electrical components on unit being A started make certain that engine is at idle speed before disconnect 5 SI ing jumper cables Dead 9 Jump Battery Jumper Cable 1 M OPERATION SPRAY TANK AGITATION The gate valve on the suction side of the pump between the tank and the pump must be open before pump is engaged Close this valve only when necessary to clean the filter with spray material in the spray tank Front View Back View Main Pressure Adjustment Turn to adjust desired pressure on the pressure gauge Main Boom Lever Allows pressure to enter the system Down is engage up is disengage Pressure Gauge indicates in PSI when spraying B
24. ethod is useful when the sprayer nozzles are new or nearly new It is also the most useful method to employ when the sprayer is equipped with an Electronic Spray Control System The Electronic Spray Control System does most of the calibration work it is up to the operator to select the proper combination of nozzle size and ground speed which will deliver the desired application rate The nozzle chart method requires the use of the appropriate nozzle charts which are found in the back of this manual Nozzle Charts 1 through 8 Nozzle charts for other nozzles are available from the manufacturer CALIBRATION STEPS 1 Determine HOW your sprayer is to be calibrated from the list of variables below a Nozzle Type Teejet Turbo Turf Turbo Flood b Spacing 10 25 cm or 20 51 cm or 30 76 cm Expression of Application Rate gpa or opt or Iph The answers to these three questions will direct you to the appropriate nozzle chart for your application The correct nozzle chart MUST be used Determine the Desired Application Rate This is determined from the information on chemical labels or other technical information available from a variety of sources Determine an Acceptable Ground Speed Conditions over which the sprayer will operate generally dictate the appropriate ground speed Within the limits of practicality and efficiency spraying should generally be done at lowest possible speed This increases operator safety and con
25. gh application rates are desired above 75 gpa the measured course length should be reduced by half i e 102 ft 31 m for 20 inch 52 cm spaced 10 nozzles The volume collected above is then doubled multiplied by 2 AVERAGE OUTPUT Ounces APPLICATION RATE gpa Observe individual nozzle output volumes If an individual nozzle is 10 above or below the average output check for blockages in the nozzle or in the nozzle strainer If the nozzle is worn or damaged replace it Compare this actual application rate with the recommended rate If the actual rate is more than 5 higher or lower than the intended rate adjustments must be made Minor adjustments in application rate may be made by increasing or decreasing the spraying pressure Lowering spraying pressure decreases application rate Increasing spraying pressure increases applica tion rate This procedure normally does not apply to spray systems controlled by an Electronic Spray Control System which governs flow rate Adjustments in application rate may be made by increasing or decreasing the travel speed of the sprayer if conditions permit Slower speeds increase application rate Faster speeds decrease application rate Nozzle sizes can be changed to provide the correct application rate Refer to the nozzle charts in this book for the desired nozzle type Re calibrate the sprayer steps 2 6 after any adjustments are made As previously discussed there are other a
26. gine before making repairs adjustments or checking adding oil to the crankcase Use parts and materials supplied by Smithco only Do not modify any function or part Use caution when booms are down as they extend out beyond the center line of the machine The tank is a confined space take precaution These machines are intended for professional maintenance on golf courses sports turf and any other area maintained turf and related trails paths and lots No guarantee as to the suitability for any task is expressed or implied 4 SAFESPRAYING PRACTICES Persons engaged in the handling preparation or application of chemicals must follow accepted practices to insure the safety of themselves and others 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 WEAR protective clothing including gloves hat respirator eye protection and skin covering suitable for protection from chemicals being used BATHE thoroughly after any exposure to chemicals giving particular attention to eyes nose ears and mouth CLEAN equipment and materials in accordance with employer municipal and state regulations Use only approved areas and drains DISPOSE of chemicals and rinse solutions by approved and legal means PROVIDE methods and materials for operators to wash eyes and hands immediately during the spraying process PROVIDE methods and materials for control safe dilution and neutralization of chemical spills during preparation spraying
27. gnition switch is on B Speedometer The Speedometer indicates ground speed of the vehicle in miles per hour and kilometers per hour C Oil Light The oil light should come on when the ignition is on without the engine running and go out when the engine is running The oil light will light when the oil pressure is low If oil light should come on shut engine off immediately and find the cause Ignition Switch The ignition switch has three positions Off Run Start Tilt Steering Hold lever down and adjust steering wheel to desired position and release lever Buzzer The buzzer sounds if the pump is running dry Lights This rocker switch turns lights on by pushing on the top and off by pushing on the bottom Spray Pump This rocker switch turns the spray pump pushing on the top off by pushing on the bottom Left Boom Switch This rocker switch lifts and lowers the left boom J Right Boom Switch This rocker switch lifts and lowers the right boom K Choke The choke is used in starting the engine Pull choke out to close choke plate when starting a cold engine Push in when engine starts Awarm engine may not require choking to start L Hand Throttle The hand throttle is used to regulate engine speed M Park Brake The park brake is only a parking brake Pull back to release push forward to apply Some adjustment can be made by turning the knob clockwise to tighten and counter
28. in Following Boom 15 622 Weather Canopy 10 365 Water Meter gallons 10 370 Water Meter Kit liters 10 377 Hose Reel Mounting Kit 33 541 Triple Nozzle Kit for 15ft 5m 9 nozzle Boom 16 129 Manual Rewind Hose Reel 200 foot 61 meter capacity 16 906 Electric Rewind Hose Reel 200 foot 61 meter capacity SETUP The Spray Star 1000 arrives from Smifthco 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 1000 Prime Mover If a spray system is to be fitted to a Prime Mover by a dealer or end user assemble and attach the components in accordance with the parts draw ings in the Spray Star 1000 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 ground ing 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 moving 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 on the left side of 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 5 6 4 cm from the top of the tank when cold DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Fill fuel tank l
29. ized Smithco distributor or dealer is the purchaser s sole remedy for any defect This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH ABOVE ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you THE SMITHCO COMPANY IS NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY COST OR EXPENSE OF PROVIDING A SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT OR SERVICE DURING PERIODS OF MALFUNCTION OR NON USE Some states may not allow the exclusion of indirect incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you Smithco neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale or use of this product SMITHCO INC Wayne PA 19087 Sinithco Wayne PA 19087 www smithco com
30. lsmede aan de verordeningen die deze omzetten in nationale wetgeving den Bestimmungen der folgenden Europa Richtlinien einschlieBlich aller Anderungen und Erganzungen sowie den Vorschriften die diese in das nationale Recht umsetzen entspricht soddisfa quanto previsto dalle seguenti direttive ed emendamenti europei e dalle normative che li riportano in legge nazionale Overholder bestemmelserne i fY lgende EF direktiver med ndringer og i de forordninger hvorved de ttes til national lov e Uppfyller kraven i f ljande europeiska direktiv med till gg och regler transponerade till nationell lagstiftning t ytt seuraavana mainittujen Euroopan direktiivien ja muutosten ja s nn sten asettamat edellyt ISO 1219 1976 SAE HS 2800 ISO 5681 SAE J1362 BS EN 907 BS6356 ISO 5682 1 ISO 8169 ISO 4102 BS 8356 4 6356 5 BS 6356 8 ISO 5682 3 BS ISO 10625 EN 294 EN 349 92 59 98 37 EC EN ISO 1210 Operator Ear Noise Level Bruit au niveau des oreilles de l op rateur Geluidsniveau op oorhoogte bediener Schallpegel am Ohr des Fahrers Livello rumorositU orecchio operatore StY jniveau ved betjening Bullerniv vid operat rens ron K ytt j n korvaan kohdistuva nitaso Nivel de ruido en el oido del operari Nivel de ru do nos ouvidos do operador 88 dB A Leq 98 37 EC Keeper of Technical File Place 8 Date of Declaration Lieu 8 Date de d claration Plaats amp datum verklarings
31. mall will not allow the discharge of spray material at the programmed application rate Further when calibrating sprayers which are equipped with Electronic Spray Control Systems care must be taken to use the mode of operation on the Spray Control System Gallons per acre US Mode Gallons per 1 000 Square Feet Turf Mode or Liters per Hectare Standard International Model which corresponds with the nozzle calibration charts gpa gpt or Iph 6 Using the Nozzle Charts Select the correct chart based on your nozzle type nozzle spacing and desired expression of application rate gpa gpt or Iph If the desired operating speed is not found on the nozzle chart itis simple to determine application rate at different speeds by estimating from the known facts Example 1 If the desired speed is 2 2 MPH 4 kph on a sprayer using TurfJet nozzles Chart 5 average between the application rates for 2 MPH and 3 MPH may be assumed to be the application rate for 2 2 MPH Example 2 The desired speed is 6 MPH Use the application rate column for 3 MPH a divide by 2 7 Converting Nozzle Chart Method to British Gallons To convert any of the Gallon Per Acre rates to Imperial Gallons per acre Imp gpa multiply by 0 83 To convert any of the Liter Per Hectare rates to Imperial Gallons Per Hectare Imp GPH multiply by 0 22 8 Checking the Actual Application Rate After the combination of ground speed nozzle size and operati
32. ng pressure has been selected the sprayer should be operated with water only to determine if the target application rate is achieved THE 128 METHOD OF BOOM SPRAYER CALIBRATION The 128 Method is useful for calibrating sprayers and also for checking the calibration of sprayer calibrated by the Nozzle Chart Method and sprayers using Electronic Spray Control Systems The 128 is based on a conve nient mathematical relationship that exists between US Gallons liquid ounces and acres An ounce is 1 128th of a US gallon If an area which was 1 128th of an acre could be found the number of ounces applied to that small area would be equal to the number of gallons applied to the acre Thus no math ematical computations would be required To determine an area which is 1 128 of an acre e On nozzles with 20 inch 51 cm spacing measure off a distance of 204 ft 62 meters Mark a START and a STOP line The rectangle formed by this distance and the spraying width of one nozzle 20 51 cm is equal to 340 square feet which is equal to 1 128 acre Therefore the amount of material applied to this area by one nozzle in OUNCES is the same amount of material applied to an acre in GALLONS gpa On nozzles with 10 inch 25 cm spacing the measure distance is 408 feet 124 meters On nozzles with 30 inch 76 cm spacing the measured distance is 136 feet 41 meters CALI BRATING FOR APPLICATION 1 Fillthe sprayer tank with
33. nges that permit the long outer sections to automatically move out of the way and reset if an obstacle such as a tree or fence is in you path To minimize the chance for missed areas or double application use a device to mark the outside boundaries of each spray swath Foam markers and dye markers are advisable TURFMANAGEMENT Turf management chemicals are made for four general purposes 1 Fungicides Prevent or cure fungus on turfgrass They are made in 2 general types Systemic Chemicals enter the plant system and protect or cure it of fungus Contact Kills fungus with which it comes into contact 2 Insecticides Eliminate damaging insects and worms such as grubs beetles ants etc 3 Herbicides Control and eliminate undesirable weeds and grass from turf areas and non turf areas such as bunkers trails fences etc 4 Nutrients amp Fertilizer Promote growth beauty and color in turfgrass Some materials have to be applied so that they get into the soil below the plant leaves This is called soil appli cation In order to do this they are best applied with a large volume of water They are often then watered in using the irrigation system This type of chemical material includes systemic chemicals and chemicals de signed to destroy pests which live in the thatch and the soil Other materials must be applied to reach a problem that is present on the plant leaves This is called Foliar Application and requires a lo
34. ocated on the right side with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline minimum 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 explosive and dangerous to inhale DANGER NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL 5 Machine should be greased before starting refer to Soray Star 1000 Parts 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 1000 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 Be sure to double check boom heights nozzle spacing and displacement before spraying Machine is shipped with windshield washer fluid in Soray 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 9 Read operating instructions before starting 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 CONTROLS INSTRUCMENTS HOW A Hour Meter The hour meter indicates hours of machine operation It operates only when the i
35. oom Levers Three levers that turn on each boom section right center left moO WO p gt Boom Pressure Adjustment Three adjustment knobs that adjust the pressure for each boom They match the boom lever that is above them To raise pressure close knob To lower pressure open knob SPRAYER VALVESETTING Engage the main boom lever B to allow pressure into the system Flip all boom levers D up to engage Adjust the main pressure A to show desired pressure on pressure gauge C Bog Doing one boom section at a time Push the first boom lever 0 down or shut off If pressure gauge drops in psi close the boom pressure knob E below boom lever If pressure rises open boom pressure knob Objective is to have equalized pressure when the boom lever is flipped Do this with all three boom levers 5 When pressure is equalized an all three booms the valve has been configured for spraying OPERATION If your Spray Star is fitted with a hose reel there is a third ball valve on the discharge system to supply material to the hose reel The Quadrajet agitation system operates with four venturi jets in the tank bottom These jets have replaceable orifice discs which discharge the following amounts of spay material Input to Inputto Agitator Agitator Agitator Agitator Nozzle Agitator Agitator Pressure Pressure Output Output Diameter gpm in L min in psi in bar L min 1 8 1 9 7 2 25 1 7 6 3 23 8 1 8 2 7 10 2 50 3
36. quid Obviously the larger the opening the greater the rate of flow volume Volume is expressed in Gallons Per Minute or Liters Per Minute lpm Do not confuse the term volume with application rate which will be covered later As pressure increases the flow volume in a given nozzle also increases For example an average size nozzle which discharges 0 52 gpm 1 4 lpm at 30 psi 2 bar will discharge 0 73 2 Ipm at 60 psi 4 bar In this example an increase in pressure of 100 has caused an increase in discharge of 40 Some nozzles deliver a small volume for example 0 2 gpm 0 75 Ipm Some nozzles deliver a relatively large volume for example 1 5 5 7 or 7 2 times as much as the smaller nozzle in this ex ample The amount of material volume to be applied is determined by the effect the chemical has on the turf 2 The nozzle on a sprayer is to form the liquid into droplets The size of the droplet is determined by two factors design and system pressure psi bar Particular applications are done best by big droplets such as systemic fungicides insecticides and some herbicides in order to reduce drift Other applications require small droplets like contact fungicides and some herbicides Again this is determined by whether the chemical is foliar applied or soil applied Large droplets for soil applied material small droplets for foliar applied materials that evenly cover the plant better Press
37. quipment that is not in perfect working order or without decals guards shields or other protective devices in place Never disconnect or bypass any switch Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can be fatal when inhaled never operate a machine without proper ventilation Fuel is highly flammable handle with care Keep engine clean Allow the engine to cool before storing and always remove the ignition key Disengage all drives and set park brake before starting the engine Never use your hands to search for oil leaks Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury This machine demands your attention To prevent loss of control or tipping of the vehicle A Use extra caution in backing up the vehicle Ensure area is clear B Do not stop or start suddenly on any slope C Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns Use caution when changing directions on slopes D Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards Before leaving operator s position A Disengage all drives B Set park brake C Shutengine off and remove the ignition key D If engine has to run to perform any maintenance keep hands feet clothing and all other parts of body away from moving parts Keep hands feet and clothing away from moving parts Wait for all movement to stop before you clean adjust or service the machine Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders Never carry passengers Stop en
38. quired maintenance and or adjustments are not cov ered Product failures that result from operating the Product in an abusive negligent or reckless manner are not covered This warranty does not apply to parts subject to con sumption through use unless found to be defective Examples of parts which are consumed or used up during normal Product operation include but are not limited to blades tines teeth scarifiers rakes plates wear plates castor wheels tires batteries filters belts nozzles etc This warranty does not apply to failures caused by out side influence Items considered to be outside influ ence include but are not limited to weather storage practices contamination use of unapproved coolants lubricants additives or chemicals etc This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear items Normal Wear and Tear includes but is not lim ited to damage to seats due to wear or abrasion worn painted surfaces scratched decals or windows etc Smithco may require the return of failed parts or components in order to determine the validity of any warranty claim Smithco will not be obligated to replace components of other manufacturers if inspection by the original component manufacturer indicates that failure was due to normal wear and tear expected consumption through use or improper care or service Other Legal Disclaimers The above remedy for product defects through repair or replacement by an author
39. rescribed maintenance steps you can expect trouble free operation for years to come SAFETY Safety needs to always be the concern of an operator of a moving vehicle or any machine with moving parts 1 Keep all shields and guards in place 2 Keep the parking brake engaged any time the operator is away from the vehicle or whenever service is performed 3 Always wear the necessary protective clothing and equipment 4 Turn engine off when refueling or performing maintenance not specifically requiring engine power DAILY CHECKLIST 1 Check the engine oil level Add as needed DO NOT OVERFILL Refer to engine owner s manual for oil grade and procedure 2 Tire pressure should be 20 psi 1 4 bar maximum 3 Inspectthe electrical system and battery cables for loose connections or frayed wiring Replace any faulty equipment or tighten if loose Check hardware for loose or missing nuts bolts screws etc and tighten or replace as needed Inspect hydraulic lines for damage or leaks Never use hands to inspect for leaks Check the hydraulic fluid level The hydraulic fluid tank is located on the left side of the machine The fluid level should be 2 212 5 6 4 cm from the top of the tank when cold Use only SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ or higher Motor Oil 7 Inspect the steering throttle and shift linkages for good hookups clear travel 8 Check controls for smooth proper working operation Lubricate as needed 9 Check p
40. t 15 HOSE amp HANDGUN SPRAYING A handgun hand nozzle or hand lance is used to control and direct the spray pattern to the ground shrub or tree They must be constructed of long lasting and noncorrosive materials such as brass stainless or aluminum The handgun fits to a hose of any length from the sprayer allowing operator mobility The hose should be as short as possible while still permitting operator mobility Liquid looses pressure due to friction as it travels through the hose 1 3 psi 0 07 0 21 bar for each foot 30 cm of hose For most operations 1 2 1 25 cm inside diameter hose is adequate Trees over 40 ft 12 m high re quire 3 4 2 cm inside diameter hose and a sprayer pump capable of delivering a volume of at least 20 gpm 75 lpm and a pressure of at least 400 psi 28 bar Always be alert to the possibility of a plugged or damaged nozzles Serious misapplications may result Check nozzle output periodically Modern nozzles use spring and diaphragm check valves to insure positive cutoff of chemicals without drip Snap on caps make replacing and cleaning nozzles quick easy and fool proof with proper reinstallation An operator can see at a glance if all nozzles are the same size by the color code 3 FUNCTIONS FOR A SPRAY BOOM NOZZLE 1 Regulating the flow is done through size of the orifice opening within the nozzle All nozzles regardless of type have some point within them that regulates the flow of li
41. transporting and cleanup Always check and follow the directions and safety warnings of the chemicals to be used Secure the discharge lines before starting the pump An unsecured discharge line may whip Periodically inspect the pump and the system components Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use Make certain that all connections are tight and secure Do not operate unit with leaks frayed kinked hoses or tubing Repair or replace immediately Use only pipe hose and fittings rated for maximum pressure or pressure at which pressure relief valve is set at When replacing pipe hose or fittings use new product Do not operate a gasoline engine in an enclosed area Be sure the area is well ventilated Do not use these pumps for pumping water or other liquids for human or animal consumption Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline fuel oil kerosene etc Do not use in explosive atmospheres The pump should be used only with liquids WARNING compatible with the pump component materials Be sure all exposed moving parts are guarded and that all coupling devices are securely attached before applying power Before servicing disconnect all power make sure all pressure in the system is relieved drain all liquids from the system and flush Protect pump from freezing conditions by draining liquid and pumping rust inhibiting antifreeze solution through the system coating the pump interior SPECIFICATIONS
42. tributes to more precise application of chemicals For example golf greens and tees and hill areas would generally be sprayed in the range of 2 2 to 3 2 mph 4 6 kph Larger open and more level areas such as golf fairways and park or school grounds would be sprayed at 4 2to 6 mph 7 10 kph The vehicle which carries or tows the sprayer should be equipped with a precise low speed speedometer If it is not exact ground speed at a given engine speed must be determined by timing the travel of the sprayer over a measured distance Determine Nozzle Size Refer to the appropriate nozzle chart in the back of this manual for your nozzle TYPE the type of nozzle you have or type you wish to use nozzle SPACING and CALIBRATION TYPE gpm gpt or Iph You will note from the chart that application rates from any given nozzle decrease as the ground speed increases In other words the faster you drive the less material you are applying Application rates are shown in the columns to the right of the charts Once the desired application rate is decided upon it should be located as nearly as possible in one of these columns on the appropriate chart for your operation It could well be that the approximate rate desired would be obtained from the nozzles already installed in the boom If this is not possible then nozzles will need to be changed When selecting a new nozzle size refer to the Discharge Rate Column on the nozzle charts The Discharge
43. ts 3 79 Liters 0 83 Imperial Gallons 5940 per nozzle gpa MPH x Nozzle Spacing Width inches MPH x Nozzle Spacing Width inches 136 GPM per nozzle GAL 1 000 Square Feet SpacingWiath inches LENGTH DISTANCE 1 millimeter mm 0 039 inch 1 centimeter cm 0 393 inch 1 meter m 3 281 feet 1 kilometer km 0 621 mile 1 inch 25 4 millimeters 2 54 centimeters 1 mile 5280 Feet 1610 Meters 1 609 Kilometers RE CALIBRATEFLOWMETER Corrected Meter Cal number Meter Cal Total Volume Predetermined amount of measured liquid 7 28 EC Declaration of Conformity D claration de Conformit Z Smithco EG Conformiteits Declaratie EG Konformitatsbescheinigung Certificato di Conformit EF Konformitetserklzring EU Uppfyllandecertifikat IImoitus yhdenmukaisuudesta ey n s nt jen kanss Declaraci n de Conformidad de la Declara o de Conformidade da CE We the undersigned Nous soussign s Wij ondergetekenden Wir die Unterzeichnenden Noi sottoscritti Undertegnede Undertecknarna allekirjoittaneet Los abajo firmantes N s abaixo assinados Smithco Inc 34 West Avenue Wayne PA 19087 3311 Declare that the machine Described Below Certifions que la machine suivante verklaren dat onderstaand beschreven machine erkl ren dass die nachfolgend beschriebene Maschine Dichiariamo che la macchin
44. ts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim You are particularly responsible to train all present and future operators of this product on the safe operation of this product at your location Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service You are responsible for notifying the Authorized Smithco Products Distributor from whom you purchased the Product as soon as you believe a warrantable condition exists and not later than 30 days from discovery of the condition If you need help locating an Authorized Smithco Distributor or if you have questions regarding your warranty rights or responsibilities you may contact us at Smithco Product Support Department Highway SS Q9 Poplar St Cameron Wisconsin 54822 Telephone 715 458 4192 E Mail ProductSupport Smithco com Maintenance Parts Parts scheduled for replacement as required maintenance Maintenance Parts are warranted for the period of time up to the scheduled replacement time for that part Items Conditions Not Covered Not all product failures or malfunctions that occur during the warranty period are defects in materials or workman ship The items conditions listed below are not covered by this warranty File contains invalid data In line JPG Product failures which result from the use of non Smithco replacement parts or from installation and use of add on modified or unapproved accessories are not cov ered Product failures which result from failure to perform re
45. ure also affects droplet size More pressure at the same nozzle produces smaller droplets more subject to drift The general rule on pressure is to use the lowest pressure possible with just enough to form adequate spray nozzle patterns ej NOZZLES CONTINUED 3 Disperse the material in a specific pattern that will insure even distribution of chemical across the swath covered by the boom As shown to the right the pattern formed by flat fan TeeJet nozzles would show most liquid ad Spacing lt concentrated at the center then tapering off where it begins to overlap with the next nozzle approxi mately 1 The pattern of liquid dispersed by the hollow cone is more even across its width Each Beete nozzle overlaps the adjoining nozzle by 100 Height That is to say the area covered by each nozzle extends to the center of the two nozzles on either BR side In order to properly develop their spray pattern each nozzle must be the proper distance from the next nozzle spacing and the proper height above the ground NOZZLESCREENS STRAINERS Smaller nozzles require nozzle screens or strainers to prevent clogging Teejet type nozzles size 11001 and 110015 require 100 mesh screens Teejet type nozzles from size 11002 through 11008 require 50 mesh screens Turbo TurfJet Nozzles Size 1 4 TTJ02 VS and larger do not require strainers Turbo Floodjet Nozzles TF VS2 through TF VS3 require 50 mesh screens Turbo Floodjet
46. wer volume of water Instead of irrigation water these materials are further activated by dry air and sunshine They include contact fungicide and many herbicides The user of sprayers and chemicals must follow the directions provided with the spray material It is the only way to insure safe and effective results It provides information on how much chemical and how much water is to be applied to the area to be sprayed Though there are many types and sizes of nozzles two specific types have proven most successful in turfgrass management The first type is target directed It sprays material in a direct line downwards to the target turfgrass These are flat fan nozzles commonly referred to as TeeJet nozzles They are available in a wide variety of sizes for any required discharge volume rate They are the best for many contact or foliar applied pesti cides They are spaced either 10 25 cm or 20 51 cm apart and overlap one another by about 7 The second type useful in turf management are broadcast type nozzles They are commonly referred to as turfjet or floodjet nozzles They spray a hollow cone shaped pattern of much larger droplets which fall quickly to the turf under their own weight They are best for systemic pesticides or any material requiring a large volume of water for soil application The larger droplets are not as subject to drift from wind and are a safer more environmentally friendly choice in many situations SS l
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