Sprayer Operation, Calibration 5
Adjusting the spray pattern
Broadcast Boom Nozzles
1) Rotate the 2 red turbo floodjet nozzles within the
red caps on the black nozzle bodies on the boom
until the spray pattern is generally forward with a
slight angle to the outside, so there is less overlap
in the center.
2) Rotate the entire nozzle body on the boom until
the spray comes out slightly less than parallel to
the ground and delivers the spray width desired.
(Up to a maximum of 9-10 feet).
Half Width Spray Nozzle (lower center
nozzle)
1) Rotate the blue extended range TJet nozzle within
the red cap until the spray pattern is level from
right to left.
2) Rotate the entire black nozzle body until the spray
pattern covers a distance that is about one half
the width of the broadcast spray boom.
Trim Nozzle (top center)
1) Rotate the green TJet nozzle within the red cap
until the spray pattern is level from right to left.
2) Rotate the entire nozzle body until the spray
pattern covers a distance of about the width of the
front of the machine.
Wand
1) Rotate the Tjet nozzle until the spray comes out at
an angle that is comfortable.
•Leaks may create a spray that can hurt you or the
environment. Use water to test the system for
leaks before adding chemicals.. Repair any leaks
immediately.
•Exposure to chemicals can cause serious bodily
injury or death. Always read and follow chemical
label directions and wear the safety equipment
mandated on the label.
•The spray may be difficult to see and be blown off
target by the wind. It is the operator’s
responsibility to apply chemicals in a safe manor.
WARNING!
Suggested Method of Spraying
& Spreading
Use a double overlap spread. Turn so that on the
next pass the fertilizer reaches approximately back
to the center of your last wheel marks.
*Refer to pages 6 and 7, for instructions
*Set the spread rate dial so that you apply 1/2 rate
with each pass.
*Follow the Accuway instructions to center or
equalize the spread pattern, and then:
1) Mark off a test course and fill tanks with water.
2) Measure the area. Ex:100’x100’=10,000 sq ft
3) Turn on your spray boom and adjust your spray
pattern to the desired width of spray.
4) Fill the tanks with water to a marked line (mark
both tanks)
5) Spray the test course at your normal speed and
with your normal overlap (determined by your
spreader settings).
6) Measure the ounces of water necessary to
refill the tanks to the marks (allow adequate
time for the tank level to equalize).
7) Divide the amount of water used by the number of
1,000 sq.ft. incriments in your test course inStep 2.
This equals your spray rate in ounces per 1000
sq ft. Locate that number in the left column of
the MIX CHART.
8) Repeat the test a number of times to insure
accuracy.
9) From your product label, find the recommended
rate of chemical to apply per 1000 sq ft. Locate
that number in the top line of the MIX CHART,
10) Read across from your spray rate number in
the left column until it intersects with your
chemical per 1000 sq ft column. That number
is the amount of chemical needed to mix 1 gallon
of spray solution.
EXAMPLE: Your calibrated spray rate is 16 oz. per
1,000 sq.ft. and your product label requires 1.5 oz. of
chemical per 1,000 sq.ft. You would need 12 oz.of
chemical to mix 1 gallon of solution.
