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Getting Your A1 Mist Sprayer Ready for Spring
Believe it or not, spring is on its way! Whether you experience unbearably cold winters or experience some sort of fluctuation in weather, we know that equipment downtime is not an option when preparing for the busy spring season. Getting your sprayer ready properly will help eliminate those unneeded breakdowns. Below, you will find important tips that will help you quickly test your sprayer to see if it is ready to use after a lengthy winter storage. A1 is ready to help you succeed this busy season!
Tools You Will Need
To help prepare your sprayer for spring, we have provided a list of tools that you will need need before you begin the checking process. This will help you get the job done safe and efficient!
• Pliers (To Remove Nozzles) •Garden Hose
Step-By-Step Process
STEP ONE:
Get your sprayer set up on your equipment (Tractor, 4 x4, side by side, truck).
STEP TWO:
Look over your sprayer and check unit for obvious leaks and issues (Implement pins tight, rotation chain tight, wiring).
STEP THREE:
Check battery on the sprayer to make sure it is fully charged (Engine Driven Units).
STEP FOUR:
Remove spray tips and T-Filter to ensure both are clean and clear then replace.
STEP FIVE:
Check functions of sprayer (rotation of fan, throttle control, solenoid on/off).
STEP SIX:
Fill tank half full with clean water to check the flow rates and leaks. Remember not to start your sprayer at this point. (Pay special attention to T-Filter and Solenoid).
STEP SEVEN:
Turn on sprayer and run water through the entire system to check for any leaks (Tractor PTO, or Sprayer’s engine).
STEP EIGHT:
Make sure sprayer is building pressure on pressure gauge (check for leaks).
STEP NINE:
Check functions of sprayer again while running (rotation of fan, throttle control, solenoid on/off).
STEP TEN:
Once functions are checked and operation with no leaks your sprayer is ready to go to work!
