Turf Equipment Z-SPRAY JUNIOR Series User manual

Z-SPRA Y®
JUNIORSERIES
ForSerialNos.
411,294,212&Higher
PartNo.4505-818Rev.A

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancerandreproductive
harm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442or4443touse
oroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunlessthe
engineisequippedwithasparkarrester,as
denedinSection4442,maintainedineffective
workingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionof
re.
Toacquireasparkarresterforyourmachine,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.
ForallmodelsthatdonothaveExmarkengines,
pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer's
informationincludedwiththemachine.
FormodelswithExmarkengines,refertothis
manualforinformation.
Thegrossornethorsepower(ortorque)of
thisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSociety
ofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.
Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and
operatingrequirements,theactualengine
horsepower(ortorque)onthisclassofmachine
willbesignicantlylower.
©2021ZTurfEquipmentispartofthe
Exmark®familyofproducts
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Introduction
CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour
Z-Sprayspreader-sprayer.Thisproducthasbeen
carefullydesignedandmanufacturedtogiveyou
amaximumamountofdependabilityandyearsof
trouble-freeoperation.
Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourZ-Spray
spreader-sprayer.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURZ-SPRAY,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.
Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety
instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourZ-Spray,
maintainitsmaximumefciency,andpromotesafe
operation.
Tomaximizesafety,performance,andproper
operationofthismachine,itisessentialthatall
operatorscarefullyreadandfullyunderstandthe
contentsoftheOperator’smanualprovidedwith
theproduct.Failuretocomplywiththeoperating
instructionsorreceivepropertrainingmayresultin
injury.Gotowww.zturfequipment.comforadditional
safeoperationinformation,suchassafetytips,
trainingmaterials,andOperator’smanuals.
Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould
yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedZTurfEquipmentdealerordistributor.
AllZTurfEquipmentdealersanddistributorsare
keptinformedofthelatestservicemethods.Many
areequippedtoprovidepromptandefcientservice
intheeldorattheirservicestations.Theycarry
amplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem
promptlyforyoufromthefactory.
AllZ-Spraypartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected
beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis
requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest
measureofsatisfactionandperformance.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineZ-Sprayparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorZTurfEquipmentCustomer
Serviceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Forcompletewarrantydetails,see
https://www.zturfequipment.com.Youmay
alsocallus402-223-6375torequestawrittencopy
oftheproduct’swarranty.
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
GeneralSafety.................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................6
Specications........................................................12
Systems..........................................................12
Dimensions....................................................13
TorqueRequirements.....................................14
ProductOverview.................................................15
Operation..............................................................15
Controls.........................................................15
BeforeOperation...........................................20
OperatingInstructions...................................22
DuringOperationSafety.................................22
OperatingtheSprayer.....................................26
UsingtheSprayerTankShutoffValves............28
OperatingtheSpreader...................................31
SpreaderCalibration......................................33
AfterOperation..............................................39
Transporting..................................................39
Maintenance..........................................................41
MaintenanceSafety.............................................41
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............42
PeriodicMaintenance........................................43
EngineMaintenance.......................................43
EngineSafety.................................................43
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................43
CheckBatteryCharge.....................................43
CheckforLooseHardware.............................45
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................45
ChangeEngineOil.........................................45
CheckHydraulicOilandTankLevel...............45
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid..........................................................46
CheckTirePressures......................................47
CheckSpreaderSystem...................................47
CheckSprayerSystem.....................................47
CheckFuelFilterandTank.............................48
LubricateGreaseFittings................................48
CheckConditionofBelt.................................48
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................48
WheelHub–SlottedNutTorque
Specication...............................................48
Adjustments......................................................50
PumpDriveBeltTension................................50
AdjustingtheParkingBrake............................50
MotionControlLinkageAdjustment..............51
MotionControlTrackingAdjustment.............51
Cleaning............................................................52
CleaningandStoringSafety.............................52
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................52
RemoveEngineShroudsandClean
CoolingFins...............................................52
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................53
WasteDisposal...............................................53
Storage..................................................................54
ExtendedorWinterStorage............................54
Troubleshooting....................................................55
Schematics............................................................58
CaliforniaProposition65Warning
Information...............................................59
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Safety
Safety
Theintendeduseofthespreader-sprayerisforlawn
care.
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol()isusedbothinthismanual
andonthemachinetoidentifyimportantsafety
messageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoidaccidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME
ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
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Figure2
SafetyAlertSymbol
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations
andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,
WARNING,orCAUTION.
DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor
seriousinjury.
WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminor
ormoderateinjury.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes
generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.
GeneralSafety
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructions
andwarningsintheOperator’sManualand
onthemachine,engine,andattachments.All
operatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthis
manual,itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem;otherlanguagesmaybe
availableonourwebsite.
•Onlyallowtrained,responsible,andphysically
capableoperatorsthatarefamiliarwiththesafe
operation,operatorcontrols,andsafetysignsand
instructionstooperatethemachine.Neverlet
childrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe
ageoftheoperator.
•AlwaysuseappropriatePersonalProtective
Equipment(PPE)toguardagainstcontactwith
chemicals.
•DoNotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.
•DoNotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithoutallsafety
shields,guards,switches,andotherdevicesin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
•Parkmachineonlevelground,disengagedrives,
setparkingbrake,stopengine,removekey,or
disconnectsparkplugwire.Waitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperator’s
position.Allowthemachinetocoolbefore
servicing,adjusting,fueling,unclogging,cleaning,
orstoring.
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Safety
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.
•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.
•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.
•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.
•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedZTurfEquipmentdealeror
distributor.
•Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe
backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply
onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove
anyairbubbles.
•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourZTurfEquipmentcommercial
spreader-sprayer.
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115-9625
1.Parking
brake—disengaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
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126-2055
1.Wheellugnuttorque95ft-lb(129N-m)(4x)
2.Wheelhubnuttorque235ft-lb(319N-m)
3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’smanualbefore
performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst
100hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.
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135-6398
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Onlyuseblue-colored
10W-50engineoil.
2.Onlyusegreen-colored
15W-50hydraulicuid.
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135-6424
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Safety
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135-6430
1.Pressandholdthefoot
pedaltolockthecaster
wheelsinthestraight
position.
2.Releasethefootpedalto
unlockthecasterwheels
toallowturning.
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135-6725
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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135-6728
1.Pressandholdfoot
buttontoturnonspray.
2.Releasefootbuttonto
shutoffspray.
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135-6420
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Safety
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135-7911
1.Hydrooillevel—Full2.Hydrooillevel—Add
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142-4365
1.SpreadOn-Pullhandle
up.
5.SpreadLock-Rotate
counterclockwiseto
unlock;rotateclockwise
tolock.
2.SpreadOff-Pushhandle
down
6.Deector-Pullknobupto
open
3.Spreadpattern
control-Pullhandle
upifheavyonleftside
7.Deector-Pushknob
downtoclose
4.Spreadpattern
control-Pushhandle
downifheavyonright
side
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Safety
decal142-3919
142-3919
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance
5.Checktireandcasterwheelpressure(4locations)
2.Timeinterval6.Greaseidlerpivot;refertotheOperator'smanualfor
furtherinstructions
3.Checkengineoillevel7.Greasecasterpivots;refertotheOperator’smanualfor
furtherinstructions(2locations)
4.Checkhydraulicoillevel;refertotheOperator'smanual
forfurtherinstructions
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Safety
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142-4183
1.Fast14.Parkbrake—Off
2.Slow15.Spreaderspeed
3.Neutral16.Spreaderspeed—Increase
4.Reverse17.Spreaderspeed—Decrease
5.Warning—ReadtheOperator’sManual;DoNotoperate
thismachineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearing
protection.
18.Spraypumpswitch—On
6.Warning—Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaning.
19.Spraypumpswitch—Off
7.Warning—Disengagesprayercontrols,movedrivelever
toneutralposition,engageparkingbrake,andstopengine
beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.
20.Throttle—Fast
8.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—DoNot
carrypassengers,lookforwardanddownwhenoperating
themachine,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
21.Continuousvariablesetting
9.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.22.Throttle—Slow
10.Warning—operateacrossslopesnotupanddown.Loads
mayshiftonslopesorwhenturning.DoNotoperate
onwetslopes–useextremecautionwhenoperatingon
slopes.
23.Hourmeter
11.Causticliquid/chemicalburnandtoxicgasinhalation
hazard—wearhand,skin,eye,andrespiratoryprotection.
24.Engine—Off
12.Warning—Usefresh,cleanwater:
-forrst-aidwashing
-forrinsingthetank.
25.Engine—On
13.Parkbrake—On26.Engine—Start
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Safety
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142-4366
1.Spraypressure—Decrease5.Centernozzlespray—Off
2.Spraypressure—Increase6.Centernozzlespray—On
3.Leftnozzlespray—Off7.Rightnozzlespray—Off
4.Leftnozzlespray—On8.Rightnozzlespray—On
4 MPH 5 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH
30 VC 0.13 17 9.7 7.7 0.29 0.22 0.18
40 VC 0.15 19 11.1 8.9 0.34 0.26 0.20
50 VC 0.17 22 12.6 10.1 0.39 0.29 0.23
60 C 0.18 23 13.4 10.7 0.41 0.31 0.24
30 VC 0.17 22 12.6 10.1 0.39 0.29 0.23
40 VC 0.20 26 14.9 11.9 0.45 0.34 0.27
50 VC 0.22 28 16.3 13.1 0.50 0.37 0.30
60 VC 0.24 31 17.8 14.3 0.54 0.41 0.33
30 VC 0.22 28 16.3 13.1 0.50 0.37 0.30
40 VC 0.25 32 18.6 14.9 0.57 0.43 0.34
50 VC 0.28 36 21 16.6 0.63 0.48 0.38
60 VC 0.31 40 23 18.4 0.70 0.53 0.42
30 XC 0.26 33 19.3 15.4 0.59 0.44 0.35
40 VC 0.30 38 22 17.8 0.68 0.51 0.41
50 VC 0.34 44 25 20 0.77 0.58 0.46
30 XC 0.35 45 26 21 0.79 0.60 0.48
40 XC 0.40 51 30 24 0.91 0.68 0.54
50 VC 0.45 58 33 27 1.00 0.77 0.61
30 XC 0.43 55 32 26 0.97 0.73 0.58
40 XC 0.50 64 37 30 1.10 0.85 0.68
50 VC 0.56 72 42 33 1.30 0.95 0.76
30 XC 0.52 67 39 31 1.20 0.88 0.71
40 XC 0.60 77 45 36 1.40 1.00 0.82
50 VC 0.67 86 50 40 1.50 1.10 0.91
4 MPH 5 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH
15 VC 0.61 78 45 36 1.40 1.00 0.83
20 VC 0.71 91 53 42 1.60 1.20 0.97
30 C 0.87 111 65 52 2.00 1.50 1.20
40 C 1.00 128 74 59 2.30 1.70 1.40
15 XC 0.92 118 68 55 2.10 1.60 1.30
20 XC 1.06 136 79 63 2.40 1.80 1.40
30 VC 1.30 166 97 77 2.90 2.20 1.80
40 C 1.50 192 111 89 3.40 2.60 2.00
*NOTE: Always double check your application rates.
Tabulations are based on spraying water at 70 ∞ F (21∞ C) Coarse Very Coarse Extremely Coarse
117-5839
HIGH VOLUME SPRAY CHART (XRC TIPS)
Drop
Size
CAPACITY
ONE NOZZLE
IN GPM
CAPACITY
ONE NOZZLE
IN OZ./MIN
__HIGH VOLUME SPRAYING (SPACING)__
/\ 20" /\
GPA
GALLONS PER 1,000 SQ. FT.
PSI
Drop
Size
CAPACITY
ONE
NOZZLE
IN GPM
CAPACITY
ONE
NOZZLE
IN
OZ./MIN
_______SPACING________
/\ 20" /\
GPA
142-3307
GALLONS PER 1,000 SQ. FT.
142-3306
142-3308
142-3309
142-3310
142-3311
142-3312
*Grey tips are to be used ONLY the 4 tip booms*
PSI
135-8413
At 15 PSI
(1 bar)
Pressure
At 60 PSI
(4 bar)
Pressure
1 4.75
2 5.5
3 6.0
2 4.75
4 5.5
6 6.5
2 5
4 6.25
6 7.25
2) Begin to spread the product. As you are spreading you should be able to see the spread pattern in front of you.
Generally, all spreaders will tend to throw fertilizer heavy to the right. As you continue to spread, pull the Accuway
control towards you very slowly ( small increments ) until you begin to bring the spread pattern directly centered
in front of you.
3) Once you have the spread pattern centered, lock the Accuway cable in place. There should be no reason to reset
the Accuway for that product unless you see that the spread pattern has changed due to bumping the lever. If it has
changed slightly, simply re-adjust the pattern while you’re spreading.
Accuway
Accuway balances the spread pattern, by shifting the product placement on the spinner. Placing the product on the
impeller close to the shaft or the center will cause the spread pattern to be heavier to the right as it rides the impeller
for a longer period. If the product is placed on the outer edge of the impeller, the spread pattern will be heavier to the
left ( because the spinner is turning clockwise ).
1) Start with the Accuway control cable all the way forward or in ( this is home base ).
Spreader / Sprayer Calibration:
Mixing of liquid or dry product should be in accordance to manufacturers labels. Remember this is designed
for low volume spraying so the mix will be more concentrated.
Remember that your machine is factory set to put down 1/3 gallon of liquid per 1,000 sq. ft (at 5MPH and
40PSI ). For instance, some products call for 1.1 to 1.5 oz per 1,000 sq. ft. We would recommend using 1.3
(median value of 1.1 to 1.5). Since you are using a 1/3 gallon tip, you need to multiply by 3, then multiply that
amount by the number of gallons put in the tank.
1.3 (median value of 1.1 to 1.5) X 3 (1.3 gallon tip) X gallons of water needed. If you were filling a 30 gallon tank your
equation would look like this: 1.3 X 3 X 30 = 117 ounces in 30 gallons of water.
Approximate Granular Calibration
Throw fertilizer back to the center of tire tracks
5.0
6.0
6.5
Small Pellets
2
4
6
4.25
5.5
5.75
Product
Lbs. per
1,000 sq ft
Full Rate
Fine Pellets
1
2
3
4.75
5.25
5.5
Nitrogen Pellets Med.
Med. Pellets & Granules
Large Heavy Pellets
Mixed Fine Pellets
2
4
6
*Calibrated at 5 MPH
Fine
Mixed Fine
Small
Small/Med
Medium
Heavy
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142-4373
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Specications
Specications
Systems
Engine
•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil
•RPM:FullSpeed:3300±100RPM(NoLoad)
FuelSystem
•Capacity:5gal.(18.9L)
•FuelRecommendations:
–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded
gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher
((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor
15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such
asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanol
byvolume.Performanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagemayresultwhichmaynotbe
coveredunderwarranty.
–DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
–DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor
fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel
stabilizerisused.
–DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
•FuelFilter:Infueltank
ElectricalSystem(ElectricStart)
•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator
•ChargingCapacity:20amps
•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1
•BatteryVoltage:12Volt
•Polarity:NegativeGround
•Fuses:
–10ampmainfuse
–30ampsprayerfuse
–1ampspeedometerfuse
OperatorControls
SteeringandMotionControl:
•Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,
controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.
•Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingthepositionof
theleversrelativetoeachother.
Transmission
•TandemHydroGearvariabledisplacementhigh
efciencypumpscoupledwithtwohighefciency
Parkerwheeldrivemotors.
•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil
•HydraulicOilCapacity:2.5qt(2.4L)
•Hydrauliclterisreplaceable,cartridgetype
•Speeds:0-7.0mph(11.3km/hr)forward.
•Drivewheelreleasevalveallowsmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.
WheelDriveSystem
DrivewheelsaredirectcoupledtoParkerwheeldrive
motorswith1.25inch(31.75mm)taperedshaft.
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Specications
Tires&Wheels
Drive
Pneumatic(Air-Filled)
Quantity2
TreadK500
Size18x7.50–5
PlyRating4
Pressure16-20psi
(110-138kPa)
FrontCaster
Pneumatic(Air-Filled)
Quantity2
TreadRib
Size13x6.50–6
PlyRating4
Pressure16-20psi
(110-138kPa)
SprayerSystem
•TankCapacity:24gallon(91L)(Twin12gallon
tanks)
•CenterNozzlesQuantity:2
•SprayWidth:
–CenterSectionandBothBooms:8ft(2.4m)
–CenterSectionOnly:4ft(1.2m)
–CenterSectionandOneBoom:6ft(1.8m)
–OnlyOneBoom:2ft(0.6m)
•SprayPump:Remco5500SeriesDiaphragm
Pump-12VDC
SprayNozzles
HyproAirInjectedTips-Ceramic
TipColorMPHPressureGallons/1,000
sq.ft.
Yellow540psi.27(1/4)gallon
Lavender540psi.34(1/3)gallon
Red540psi.54(1/2)gallon
Brown550psi.76(3/4)gallon
Grey440psi1gallon
SprayWandNozzle
Adjustableowrateandspraypattern.
SpreaderSystem
•MaximumHopperCapacity:120lb(54.4kg)
•SpreaderMotor:Hydraulicmotor
•SpreaderWidth:Adjustablefrom3ft(0.9m)up
to25ft(7.6m).
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
Outerspraybooms:
•Folded:35.5inches(90cm)
•Extended:63.5inches(161cm)
OverallLength:
73inches(185cm)
OverallHeight:
50inches(127cm)
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Specications
CurbWeight:
DryWeight730lb(331kg)
OnlyHopperFull850lb(386kg)
OnlySprayerTanksFull830lb(376kg)
SprayandHopperFull
withTwoBagsGranular
1050lb(476kg)
MaximumMachineWeight:
Operator+loadedmachine:1280lb(581kg)
Note:Overloadingthemachinewillshortenthelife
ofthetransmissionandvoidthewarranty.
TorqueRequirements
BoltLocationTorque
WheelHub235ft-lb(319N-m)
CrankshaftBolt35ft-lb(47N-m)
EngineMountingBolts132in-lb(15N-m)
LugNuts95ft-lb(129N-m)
WheelMotorMounting
Bolts
67-83ft-lb(91-113N-m)
FrontFrametoRear
FrameBolts
43ft-lb(58N-m)
SprayNozzleMounting
Nuts
20in-lb(2N-m)
TowertoRearFrame263in-lb(30N-m)
PulleySetscrews156in-lb(18N-m)
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Operation
ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Motioncontrollevers5.Hopper
2.Engine/Spreader–Sprayer
Controls
6.Spreadimpeller
3.Spraywand7.Nozzles
4.Fuelcap8.Spraytank
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforestarting
theengineandoperatingthemachine.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrollevers,locatedoneachsideofthe
topconsole,controltheforwardandreversemotion
ofthemachine.
Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns
thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amounttheleverismoved.
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Figure4
1.LHMotioncontrollever5.Forward
2.RHMotioncontrollever6.Neutral
3.Frontreference/Speed
controlbar
7.Reverse
4.Frontofthemachine
ChokeControl
Locatedinthecenterofthecontrolconsole(see
Figure5).
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
Pullinguponthechokewillputthechokeinthe
“ON”positionandpushingdownonthechokewill
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Operation
putthechokeinthe“OFF”position.DoNotruna
warmenginewiththechokeinthe“ON”position.
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Figure5
1.LHMotioncontrollever5.Ignitionswitch
2.Frontreference/Speed
controlbar
6.HourMeter
3.Throttle7.RHMotioncontrollever
4.Choke
ThrottleControl
Locatedinthecenterofthecontrolconsole(see
Figure5).
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.
IgnitionSwitch
Locatedontherightsideofthecontrolconsole.
Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe
engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,“ON”
and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchandrotate
clockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotateclockwiseto
thenextpositiontoengagethestarter(keymustbe
heldagainstspringpressureinthisposition).Allow
thekeytoreturntothe“ON”positionimmediately
aftertheenginestarts.
HourMeter
Locatedtotherightofthethrottle.
Thehourmeterisconnectedtoachargecircuit
installedintheengineblockanditrecordsthe
numberofhoursthattheenginehasrun.Ifignition
switchisleftonwithoutenginerunning,hourmeter
willnotrun.
SpreadImpellerSpeedControl
Locatedontheleftsideofthecontrolconsole(see
Figure6).
Rotatetheknobcounterclockwisetostartthe
impellerandtoincreasethespeedandpatternwidth.
Rotatetheknobclockwisetodecreasespeed,pattern
width,andtoturntheimpelleroff.
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Figure6
1.Spreadimpellerspeed
control
9.Digitaldisplaygauge
2.Spraysystemswitch10.SpreadOn/Off
3.Spraywandtriggerand
lock
11.Spreadpatterncontrol
4.Spraypressurecontrol
knob
12.Spreaddeectorlock
5.Leftnozzlespraylever13.Parkingbrake
6.Centernozzlespray
lever
14.Casterwheellockfoot
pedal
7.Rightnozzlespraylever15.Spraypumpfootbutton
8.Spraypressuregauge
ParkBrakeFootPedals
Locatedontheleftandrightsidesoftheoperator
platform(seeFigure6).
Pushtheleftandrightbrakefootpedalsdownto
engagethebrakes
Pushtheleftandrightbrakefootpedalsupto
disengagetheparkingbrakes.
Whenparkingonasteepslope,thewheelsmustbe
chockedorblockedinadditiontothebrakebeing
engaged.Themachinemustbetieddownandbrake
engagedwhentransporting.
SpraySystemSwitch
Locatedtotheleftoftheignitionswitch.
Pushonthetopoftheswitchtoturnonthespray
systempumpaswellasthespotsprayfootswitch
ontheleftsideofthefootpan.Pushthebottom
oftheswitchtoturnthesprayer“OFF”.Oncethe
pumpisturnedon,thespraypressurecontrolknob
isturnedclockwisetoincreasepressureand/or
counter-clockwisetoreleasepressure(andcreate
agitationifthepumpison).Thepressurecanbe
readonthespraypressuregauge(decreasingpressure
fromgaugewillincreaseagitationinthetank).
SprayPumpFootButton
Locatedontheleftsideoftheoperatorplatform.
Pressandholdthefootbuttontoturnthesprayerto
“ON”.Releasethefootbuttontoturnthesprayer
“OFF”.
SprayPressureControlKnob
Locatedontheleftsideofthemachine.
Rotatetheknobclockwisetoincreasepressureand
counterclockwisetodecreasepressure.
Thepressurewillbedisplayedonthepressuregauge.
Oncethenozzlesareopened,therewillbeaslight
decreaseinpressure(adjustaccordingly).
SprayPressureGauge
Locatedtotherightofthespraylevers.
Displaysthespraypressurewhenthemachineis
spraying.
DigitalDisplayGauge
Locatedontherightsideoftheboommanifold.
RefertothedigitaldisplayUser’sManualforthe
displayinformation.
LeftNozzleSprayLever
Locatedtotherightofthespraywand.
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Operation
Pushtheleverforwardtoturnontheleftnozzle
spray.Pulltheleverrearwardtoturnitoff.
CenterNozzleSprayLever
Locatedtotherightoftheleftnozzlespraylever.
Pushtheleverforwardtoturnonthecenternozzle
spray.Pulltheleverrearwardtoturnitoff.
RightNozzleSprayLever
Locatedtotherightofthecenternozzlespraylever.
Pushtheleverforwardtoturnontherightnozzle
spray.Pulltheleverrearwardtoturnitoff.
SprayWandTrigger
Locatedonthebottomofthespraywandhandle.
Squeezethetriggertothehandleofthespraywand
toallowspray;releasethetriggertostop.
SprayWandTriggerLock
Locatedonthebottomofthespraywandhandle.
Squeezethetriggertothehandleofthespraywand
toallowspray.Pushthelocktriggerforwardtokeep
itintheopenowposition.Pullthelockbackto
releasethetrigger.
SprayWandFlowValve
Rotatetheknobcounterclockwisetoincreasethe
spraysystemoworclockwisetodecreaseowand
shutitoff.
Openingthevalveallowsliquidtothespraywandfor
sprayingoutofthehandspraywand.Whenspray
wandisnotinuse,besuretoturnvalveofftoprevent
spraywandfromdripping.
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Figure7
1.Spraypressurecontrol
knob
2.Spraywandowvalve
SprayPumpValving
Locatedontherighttank.
Thevalvingoptionsallowproducttobepulledfrom
bothtankssimultaneouslyorindependently.
Rotatethehandlescounterclockwisetoturnonthe
valves(openposition)andclockwisetoturnitoff
(closedposition).
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Figure8
Pullliquidfromrighttankonly
1.Lefttankreturnvalve
(closeposition)
3.Righttanksuctionvalve
(openposition)
2.Lefttanksuctionvalve
(closeposition)
4.Righttankreturnvalve
(openposition)
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Operation
SpreadOn/Off
Locatedontherightsideofthecontroltowerandis
thetopcable(seeFigure6)
Pullthehandleuptoopenthehoppergate.Pushthe
handledowntoclosethehoppergate.
SpreadPatternControl
Locatedontherightsideofthecontroltowerand
isthemiddlecable.
Thiscontrolisusedifthespreadpatternisskewedor
dispensingtoolight/heavytooneside.
Rotatethehandlecounterclockwise90degreesto
unlock.Ifpatternisheavytotheleft;pushthehandle
down;ifheavytotheright,pullthehandleup.Rotate
thehandleclockwise90degreestolock.
SpreadDeectorLock
Locatedontherightsideofthecontroltowerand
isthebottomcable.
Usethedeectorcontroltotemporarilystopor
deectgranulesawayfromsidewalks,parkinglots,
patios,oranywheregranulesarenotdesiredtobe
dischargedfromtheleftsideofthespreader.
Pushtheknobdowntolowerthedeectorand
temporarilydeectthegranules.
Pulltheknobuptoraisethedeector.
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Figure9
1.Fence3.Sidedeectorlowered
2.Flowers
RateDialandLinkage
Locatedatthefrontofthemachinebelowthe
spreaderhopper.
Theratedialandlinkageisusedtosettheamountof
materialtobedispensedfromthehoppergate(see
Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Slot–maximumposition2.Linkage
WiththeSpreadOn/Offhandleinthe“OFF”
(closed)position,turnthedialtotheappropriate
setting.WhentheSpreadOn/Offispulledtothe
“ON”position,thegatewillopentothesetposition.
Note:Theslot,aftersetting9onthedial,allowsthe
hoppergatetobeopenedtothemaximumposition.
Thissettingcanbeusedfordrysand,icemelt,or
othermaterialsthataredifculttospread;itmay
alsobeusedforhoppercleanout(seeCleaningthe
Spreadersection).
CasterWheelLockFootPedal
Locatedontherightsideoftheoperatorplatform
(seeFigure6).
Pressandholdthecasterwheellockfootpedalto
lockthecasterwheelsinthestraightposition.Release
thefootpedaltounlockthecasterwheelsandallow
themachinetofreelyturn.
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Figure11
1.Casterpinlockingmechanism
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyZTurfEquipment.
•Inspecttheareawherethemachineistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjects.Thesecanbe
contaminatedbychemicals,thrown,orinterfere
withtheoperationofthemachineandmaycause
personalinjurytotheoperatororbystanders.
•Thismachinewasdesignedforoneoperatoronly.
DoNotcarrypassengers.
•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
suchassafetyglasses,longpants,substantial
slip-resistantfootwear,andhearingprotection.
Tiebacklonghairandavoidlooseclothingand
loosejewelrywhichmaygettangledinmoving
parts.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.Wear
hearingprotectionwhenoperatingthismachine.
•Checkthatthefollowingitemsareinplaceandin
properworkingcondition:theoperatorpresence
controls,safetyswitches,guards,andshields.Do
Notoperatethemachineunlesstheyareinproper
workingcondition.Replacewornordeteriorated
partswithgenuineZTurfEquipmentpartswhen
necessary.
DANGER
Itisessentialthatoperatorsafetymechanisms
beconnectedandinproperoperating
conditionpriortouse.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Whenthekeyisturned
tothe“OFF”position,theengineshould
shutoff.Ifnot,stopusingthemachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewhenpeople,
especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.Shut
offthemachineandattachment(s)ifanyone
entersthearea.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithoutthesafety
devicesinplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
Componentsaresubjecttowear,damageand
deterioration,whichcouldexposemovingparts
orallowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheck
forwornordeterioratingcomponentsandreplace
themwiththemanufacturer’srecommendedparts
whennecessary.
•DoNotll,calibrate,orcleanthemachinewhen
people,especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.
•Checkallsprayercomponentsforwearandleaks
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.DoNot
useifleakingordamaged.
•Makesuretheoperatorplatformiscleanandfree
fromchemicalresidueanddebrisbuildup.
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