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Attachment
Before Attaching the Machine
Before attachment, ALWAYS ensure the following:
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All safety guards & decals are in good working order and correctly fitted
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Lubrication points have been lubricated as per scheduled maintenance period
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The tyres are free of damage and inflated to the correct pressure
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Electrical connections are free of dirt and moisture
Attaching the Machine
NOTE: This machine is designed to attach to the towing vehicle through a 50mm diameter ball hitch.
1.
Reverse the towing vehicle up to the machine.
2.
Attach the machine onto th
e towing vehicle’s
coupling.
3.
Attach the control cable to the control socket fitted on the towing machine, ensuring a secure connection.
4.
If required, adjust application rate on controller. Wiper controller should remember the previous setting used,
unless it has been stored for extended periods without power.
WARNING: ENSURE CONTROL EQUIPMENT IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE TOWING VEHICLE BEFORE USE!
Initial Set-up
Sprayer Pressure
The Weed Wiper has been factory pre-set with clean water to operate at the correct pressure for nozzle
atomisation - different herbicides or wetting agents may affect the viscosity, and as such the pressure may
need to be adjusted. The pressure regulator and gauge are located on top of the sprayer tank - with the
rear guard removed, adjust the pressure such that the nozzles are atomising the spray - this will normally be
around 2.75-3.5 Bar (40-50 psi) on the gauge.
Height
Hitch the weed wiper up to the towing vehicle, adjust the height of the roller to the desired level by
rotating the height adjustment jack to raise or lower as required. The height should be set so that the
roller contacts as much of the weed as possible without contacting the underlying grass sward. The more
contact that can be made with the weeds, the greater the chemical take-up and the better the wiping
result!
Initial Test Operation
In order to familiarise the operator(s) with the machine, first fill the spray tank with clean water, and test
operation using water only. The objective is to apply enough liquid to fully wet the applicator whilst moving
through the weeds, without overloading to such a point as the applicator drips onto the sward below.
Once the operator(s) are familiar with the machine and operation, the tank can be drained and refilled with
water / herbicide as per the herbicide manufacturers recommendations.
