Clean Liquid Fertilizer Tank

Although the tank is made of a highly durable and corrosion resistant plastic, proper maintenance is required.

Rinse the tank with water when changing from one solution to another.

Rinse tank thoroughly with water after each season or before any shutdown lasting over one week.

Do not allow sludge to accumulate in the bottom of the tank.

Do not leave fertilizer in the tank if the temperature is expected to drop below 40 degrees as some types of liquid fertilizers will begin to crystallize at this temperature.

To clean the tank, proceed as follows:

  1. CAUTION: Do not service if system is under pressure. Never remove tank lid to relieve pressure. Empty tank completely to relieve pressure by reversing flow through nurse tank pump or press the spring loaded check valve (E) on the center of the tank lid.

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    A - Lid

    B - Strainer Cap

    C - Valves

    D - QUICK-FILL Cap

    E - Spring Loaded Check Valve

    Relieve pressure from tank.



  2. Remove lid (A).

  3. Remove strainer cap (B) and screen.

  4. Open shutoff valves (C) going to pump, tank and QUIK-FILL™ port.

  5. Remove QUICK-FILL cap (D).

  6. Flush tank and hoses with water.

  7. After cleaning tank, close shutoff valves, replace strainer cap, QUICK-FILL cap and replace lid on tank.

  8. To clean pump and distribution lines, see LIQUID FERTILIZER SYSTEM WITH PISTON PUMP in Storage section.


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