Before Operating in the Field

NOTE: Verify machine is properly prepared for field operation. Check the following items before operating:

• All maintenance has been performed.
• Correct nozzle tips are installed and set for desired spray pattern and row spacing. (See Wet System section for proper nozzle tip and row spacing selection.)
• Wheel tread width is adjusted for row spacing. (See Set Tread Width Narrow Machine, Set Tread Width Wide Machine—Without Hydraulic Tread Adjust Option, and Setting Tread Width—With Hydraulic Tread Adjust Option in the Chassis section.)
• SprayStar display has been correctly programmed with the following: (See SprayStar System section to program information properly.)
  • Application Rates
  • Tank Volume
  • Minimum Spray Pressure
  • Spray Off Pressure
  • Number of Boom Sections
  • Nozzle Spacing
  • Spray Width
  • Check Flowmeter Calibration Number
  • Calibrate Pressure Sensor
  • Calibrate Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Calibrate Radar Sensor (if equipped)
• Solution tank is filled, solution valves are correctly positioned and agitation valve (if necessary) is open. (See Wet System section.)
• Perform a Nozzle Flow Check test. (See Nozzle Flow Check test in SprayStar section.
• Perform the Boom Air Bleed Process in Recommendations For Eliminating Air from Solution System in the Wet system section.
• Operator is familiar with all machine controls, their functions, and safe operations. (See Operators Station and Safety sections.)
• Clean water tank is filled with clean water. (See Clean Water Tank in the Wet System section.)