TM 5-3825-229-14&P
2-17. SPRAYING (cont)
f.
Position the distributor at the beginning of the area to be sprayed.
WARNING
All personnel must wear hearing protection when the engine is operating, or permanent
hearing loss may occur.
WARNING
Do not start the engine while either of the green SPRAY NOZZLE indicator lights is on.
Be sure that the caps are securely fastened on all discharge outlets. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
g.
Start the water distributor engine (see para. 2-12).
WARNING
Be certain that no one is standing behind the semitrailer before turning on the spray
nozzles.
h.
Refer to Valve Operation Chart for valve positions. Refer to para. 2-1 1.
i.
Refer to paragraph 2-18 for nozzle aiming and adjustment procedures.
j.
Turn on the left and/or right spray nozzles by flipping the corresponding switches on the remote control panel in
the cab. Drive truck at speed recommended by water distribution chart until spraying is complete or until tank must be
refilled.
CAUTION
The water distributor engine must be shut down immediately if the LOW WATER LEVEL
light on the control panel comes on at any time. This will prevent possible damage to
the water pump.
k.
Turn off the spray nozzles when finished spraying.
I.
Allow engine to cool down for 2 minutes before shutting down engine. To shut down the engine, flip POWER
switch at either control panel. The red POWER indicator lamp should go out and the engine should stop.
NOTE
To make starting the engine easier, the throttle should be set for a speed of 2000 rpm
before shutting down operation.
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