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MTBSL
ITEM NUMBER: 28517 or 28518
SERIAL NUMBER: _____________
TM
Owner’s Manual
Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing, and Storage
Tow Behind Sprayer: For outdoor use with agricultural
pesticides and other liquids**
WARNING
READ and UNDERSTAND the Owner’s Manual completely before using this sprayer.
Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructions.
READ and FOLLOW chemical label instructions. Pesticides are hazardous chemical
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Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2
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Table of Contents Intended Use ................................................................................................................................. 4 Summary of Important Safety Information................................................................................5 During Assembly During Use • General Chemical Safety • Chemical Application Safety • Towing Safety • Chemical Accident Procedures Warning Label Locations...............................................................
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Intended Use The sprayer is intended for use in spraying agricultural pesticides and other non- flammable liquids. SPRAYING PES TICIDES: Pesticides are hazardous chemicals that must be handled with caution as directed throughout this manual and on the pesticide label. Pesticides are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and defined as: Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Though often misun
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Summary of Important Safety Information WARNING Read and understand this owne r’s manual completely before using the sprayer. Read each chemical label’s instructions before handling the chemical. Improper use of the sprayer or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or illness for the operator or nearby persons/animals, or cause damage to the environment. LISTED B ELO W is a summary of safe ty information of particular importance . See individual sections of this owner’s manual fo
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Summary of Important Safety Information (continued) SEE Troubleshooting section of this manual before attempting any repairs. Wear personal protective • equipment and follow safety instructions. After Spraying • CLEAN sprayer immediately after use according to the directions provided in this manual. • DECONTAMINATE yourself after you are done spraying and have cleaned the sprayer. Wash all exposed areas of the body with soap and water, and remove and launder clothing. • DISPOSE OF or STORE re
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Warning Label Location WARNING READ and UNDERSTAND the Owner’s Manual completely before using this sprayer. Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructions. READ and FOLLOW chemical label instructions. Pesticides are hazardous chemicals which must be handled carefully. KNOW emergency procedures BEFORE handling chemicals. Sprayer leaks, bodily chemical contact, poisoning, and spills require immediate response. AVOID inhaling, ingesting, or coming into contact wit
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Unpacking Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton. Note that some parts are shipped inside the tank. • If you have damaged components: Contact the freight company that delivered the unit and file a claim. • If you have missing components: Contact NorthStar Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810. Sprayer Cart Base Tongue Axle Boom Supports Boom Bracket Boom Arms Hitch 186” Gun Hose 24” Hose 14” Hoses Tires Spot Spray Gun Manual Bag 8
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Unpacking the Manual Bag The following items are found in the manual bag. #10 x ¼” Gun Clip (2) Screw (2) Rubber Washer Drain Cap 5/16 Flange 5/16 Nyloc 5/16 x ½” Nut (12) 5/16 x ¾” Nut (2) 5/16 x 1” Flange Bolt (5) Carr. Bolt (12) Bolt (2) Hose Clamp (8) 5/16 Flat Hex Wrench Wheel Retainers (2) Washer (8) Remote Switch Velcro Boom Valve Hose Guide 9
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Assembly Step One: Attach the tongue to the cart base Fasten with (2) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (2) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs. Step Two: Attach the hitch mount to the tongue Fasten with (2) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (2) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs. 5/16 x ¾” Carriage bolt Cart base Hitch 5/16 Flange nut Tongue 5/16 Flange nut Step Three: Attach the cart base to the sprayer Note: To protect the pump from damage, place two wood planks or spacers under the sprayer t
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Assembly (continued) Step Four: Attach wheels to cart base 1. Slide axle into holes on bottom of cart base. 2. Slide the tires and wheel retainers onto the axle. 3. Tighten wheel retainers down with supplied hex wrench. Axle Cart base Wheel retainer Wood plank Tire or spacer (Not included) Step Five: Attach boom supports and boom bracket to cart base 1. Fasten the boom supports to the cart base with (4) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (4) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs. 2. Fasten the boom
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Assembly (continued) Step Six: Attach boom arms to the boom bracket 1. Attach the boom arms to the boom bracket with (2) 5/16 x 1” bolts, (2) 5/16 nyloc nuts, and (4) 5/16 flat washers. 2. Tighten nuts until the boom arms do not move freely. (They should still be loose enough to move up and down.) Boom arm 5/16 Flat washer 5/16 Nyloc nut 5/16 Flat washer 5/16 x 1” Bolt Boom bracket 5/16 Nyloc nut 5/16 Flat washer Boom arm 5/16 Flat washer Boom bracket 5/16 x 1” Bolt 12
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Assembly (continued) Step Seven: Attach gun hose to spray gun and pump 1. Attach one end of gun hose to the pump hose barb. Follow hose clamp installation instructions. 2. Attach the other end of gun hose to the spray gun. Follow hose clamp installation instructions. Step Eight: Attach hose guide to tank Route gun hose around sprayer and through hose guide, then attach hose guide to tank with (1) 5/16 x ½” flange bolt. Gun hose Hose clamp Pump hose barb Hose clamp installation instructions 1.
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Assembly (continued) Step Eleven: Install boom valve to pump Install the boom valve with (2) hose clamps and (1) 14” hose. Follow hose clamp installation instructions below. 1. Attach one end of the 14” hose to the boom hose barb on the pump. 2. Attach the other end of the 14” hose to the boom valve. Step Twelve: Connect boom valve to boom nozzles Connect with (4) hose clamps, (1) 14” hose, and (1) 24” hose. Follow hose clamp installation instructions below. 1. Attach one end of the 14” hose to
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Assembly (continued) Step Thirteen: Attach sprayer to vehicle 1. Secure the sprayer to the tow vehicle with a hitch pin (not included, call 800.270.0810 and order Item# 2501946). 2. Make sure both boom nozzles are pointed toward the ground. If they are not, loosen the nozzle retaining nut, orient the opening of the boom nozzle to point straight down, then retighten the nozzle retaining nut. Hitch pin (not included) Boom nozzle Nozzle retaining nut Step Fourteen: Connect remote switch to vehic
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Assembly (continued) 1. Pre paratory safe ty Pre paratory safe ty ste ps: • ALWAYS use eye protection • NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition. • NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time or with any non- insulated tools. • If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and neutralize with baking soda. 2. Connect remote Connect the sprayer’s remote switch to the vehicle battery using the switch to battery following procedure: a) Disconnect
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Assembly (continued) 7. To disconnect When it is necessary to disconnect the sprayer’s remote switch from the permanently batte ry, use the following proce dure: . 1. Disconnect sprayer’s pump cord from the remote switch 2. Disconnect the remote switch from the vehicle battery as follows: a) Disconnect vehicle battery ground wire. b) Disconnect the remote switch’s black battery clamp from the negative(-) terminal of the vehicle battery. c) Disconnect the remote switch’s red battery clamp from
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Machine Components 1.) Remote S witch. The remote switch connects the battery to the pump power cord and allows the operator to turn the sprayer pump on and off. 2.) Hitch Mount. The hitch mount connects the vehicle hitch to the sprayer. 3.) Sprayer Tank. The sprayer tank holds the chemical. 4.) Fill Cap. The fill cap has a ball check to allow air to enter the tank as the chemical is dispensed, but does not allow chemical to escape the tank. 5.) Pump Power Cord. The pump power cord connects
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Operation – Important Safety Information Now that you have completed and tested your assembly, there is some important safety and health information you need to know with regard to handling and spraying chemicals, as well as vehicle handling with the sprayer attached. WARNING Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using the sprayer. General Chemical Safety: WARNING Pesticides are hazardous chemicals. Heed the warnings below and follow all instruc
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Operation – Important Safety Information (continued) Chemical Application Safety: WARNING Caution must be used when spraying chemicals to avoid unsafe exposure to humans and the environment. Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully. Be fore Spraying • Sprayer prep. ALWAYS inspect and prepare the sprayer before use according to the directions provided in this manual. • Kee p spraye r off. Do not turn on power to the sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid unintention
