Cleaning Boom Supply Line Strainer(s)—Daily

CAUTION:

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A - Suction Valve

B - Pressure Bypass/Rinse Valve

Spray system can contain hazardous material which can cause serious injury or death to you or others. Wear protective clothing, eyewear, and gloves. Clean filter in a area where people, animals, vegetation and water supply etc. cannot be contaminated.

NOTE: Clean boom supply line strainers if the following conditions exist:

  • Pump fails to obtain maximum flow rate
  • Pump fails to maintain dead head pressure
  • Application rates fluctuate

  1. Verify suction valve (A) in “SOLUTION TANK” position.

  2. Turn pressure bypass/rinse valve (B) to “SPRAY” position.

  3. CAUTION: Do not close the boom shut-off valve with the solution pump running. This can trap pressure in the system that can be hazardous when opening strainers for cleaning.

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    A - Boom Shut-Off Valve

    B - Ring

    C - Housing

    Close boom shut-off valve (A).


  4. CAUTION: Do not drain solution onto the ground. Drain into a container. Drain solution in an area where people, animals, vegetation and water supply, etc., cannot be contaminated.

    Remove plug(s) (B) from strainer cap to allow strainer to drain into a bucket or suitable container.

  5. Unscrew ring (C) and remove strainer cap.

  6. Remove screen and wash with clean water.

  7. NOTE: With dual strainers the finer screen (typically 80 mesh) goes into rear strainer housing.

    Install screen and strainer cap.

  8. Install plug.

  9. Open strainer valve.

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