Brinly-Hardy ST-251BH User's Manual
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1. No implied warranty including any implied warranty of mer chantability of fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the part as identified below No other express warranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any per son or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind Brinly Hardy Co During the period of the warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale Brinly Hardy Co shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to tem porarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you During the warranty period the exclusive remedy is replace ment of the part In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater that the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of safety features of the product shall void this warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and t2. 600 Ibs without first adding additional ballast to the towing machine INSTALLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A CAUTION Avoid Injury Avoid injury Care should be used when working around batteries Use insulated tools when making battery connec tions Heavy gloves and eye protection should be worn when making battery connections 1 Select the proper tools to remove the leads to the battery terminals Note If you do not have insulated tools use electrical tape to wrap all exposed non working surfaces of the tools It is important to take steps to reduce the risk of causing an electrical spark Put on gloves and eye protection Verify that the read lead is attached to the positive battery terminal and the black lead is attached to the negative bat tery terminal L 1914Rev B 14 OPERATION Pump surge may occur when using the wand for fine mist applica INSTALLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Cont d 4 Removethe battery leads 5 Using the Battery Connection Wiring Harness 6 attach the black lead and the black lead from your engine to the negative battery terminal 6 Attach the red lead with the fuse of the Battery Connecting Wiring Harness and the red lead from your engine to the posi tive battery terminal Note The Battery Connection Wiring Hamess contains a 15 amp blade type fuse Note If the battery is undemeath the seat ensure that both battery terminals and battery leads
3. in the end of the 30 inch hose 17 as shown Figure 12 INSTALL SPRAYER HOSES Note The Sprayer Tip 25 and Nozzle Strainer 26 are easily lost when the Nut Tip Fitting is removed Use caution 12a Assemble the Sprayer Hose 16 and sprayer tip hard ware found in the tip bag to the right Boom Extension 40 as shown 12b Repeat Step 12a for left Boom Extension 41 Note DO NOT over tighten plastic fittings Al 28 26 27 Tip Sprayer Nut Tip Fitting Strainer Nozzle Jam Nut Nozzle Fitting Qty 2 Qty 2 Qty 2 Qty 2 L 1914Rev B 12 ASSEMBLY Figure 13 CONNECT SPRAYER HOSES 13a Connect the Sprayer Hose 16 for both left and right sprayer nozzles to the Hose Barb 21 as shown 13b Once hooked to trac tor measure the distance between the boom exten sions and the ground Adjust threaded nut until you get the a distance of approximately 16 5 inches See Figure 10 13 L 1914 Rev B INSTALLING SPRAYER OPERATION OPERATING CAUTION Avoid injury Before installing sprayer make sure the towing vehicle is parked safely A Determining Weight for Sprayer 2 Align sprayer drawbar with towing machine drawbar 3 Install Hitch Pin 44 through sprayer drawbar and machine drawbar Secure Hitch Pin with Hairpin Cotter 48 REMOVING SPRAYER 1 2 Park machine safely See Towing Machine manual Note Refer to illustrations in the Installing Section ea
4. 5 sf F PARTS LIST Trailer Assembly 6 HE ASSEMBLY onssa 7 13 cali OPERATION o esccsssesssessssesssvesssesssessseesseessessssessseeseeess 14 16 MAINTENANCE cssscesseesseeessessssesseessseessvesstesssessseeseees 17 SERVICE illa aaa 17 HR SPECIFICATIONS ssa n EEE 17 HF WARRANTY ennenen Backpage H PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION sE PRODUCT COMPATIBLIITV E E This lawn sprayer is designed for use with lawn tractors garden i tractors and ATV s a gt RECORD PURCHASE INFORMATION Record your purchase information in the spaces provided below DATE OF PURCHASE COMPANY NAME COMPANY PHONE SERIAL NUMBER SITAVININVIANI ANDINIHI LINQONA SINDINIHI SLINGOU 30 HASMILA SVA AN Nd LNVIIMAVA NA I01dWN3 0 IQON 37 3NAINS NOILI3LONd 30 SILLINNI saq 13 SINV9 Saq SININILIA SO VUILUOd ANDINIHI FUNSSITA 30 INOSIY LNOL YILIAJ UNO0d SAFETY LABELS UNDERSTANDING THE MACHINE SAFETY LABELS Safety Alert Symbol The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards 1 L 1914Rev B SAFETY TO HELP PREVENT BODILY INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF STABILITY OR CONTROL Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehi cle listed in the vehicle operator s manual Do not exceed 5 mph Do not tow this machine behind a motor vehicle such as a car or truck Do not tow this machine behind a ZTR Zero Turn Radius Mower SAFE
5. B 5922 B 6322R 10 B 5684 01 S 1142 S 1141 10 B 7761R 10 B 7761L 10 B 5692 45M2121P B 3861 B 4355 B 5691 B 5695 D 146P F 577 F 782 R 1946 R 618 L 1744 4 PARTS REFERENCE DESCRIPTION Clevis Towbar Logo Decal Base Rear Axle Boom Support Boom Center Bar Boom Extension RH Boom Extension LH Wheel 5 8 Flat Washer Hitch Pin 1 2 x 2 1 2 Inch 5 16 Whiz Lock Nut Axle Spacer 5 16 x 5 8 Hex Flange Bolt Hairpin Cotter 5 8 E Ring Knob Decal Instruction Washer Special Label Serial Number QTY 2 A N gt aa N A lA A dA kl L 1914 Rev B 6 ASSEMBLY Figure 1 INSTALL CLEVIS 1a Install Clevis 33 to the Tow bar 34 48 1b Install Hitch Pin 44 and Hairpin Cotter secure with Hairpin Cotter 48 Qty 1 Figure 2 2a Remove the Tank Cap 2 2b Attach the Wand Holder Clip 3 to the Sprayer Tank 1 using the 10 14 x 3 8 inch screw 29 as shown 2c Attach the mesh Strainer 13 by reaching into the tank 1 and screwing the strainer to the 1 4 inch adapter 12 on the end of the suction hose 18 Note The suction hose 18 is already attached to the pump 7 L 1914Rev B 44 Hitch Pin Qty 1 Whiz Lock Nut 5 16 Qty 2 29 Screw 10 24 x 3 8 Qty 1 ASSEMBLY Figure 3 ATTACH HOSE TO WAND 3a With pliers clamp one end of the 3 8 inch x 12 foot hose 14 to the Hand Wand 10 using one Hose Clamp 15 as shown
6. Clamp 16 B 6035 B 6035 Hose 3 8 ID x 22 Inch 17 B 6034 B 6034 Hose 3 8 ID x 30 Inch 18 B 6088 B 6087 Hose 3 8 ID x 12 or 17 Inch 19 B 6043 B 6043 Nozzle Body 90 deg 3 8 Inch H B 20 B 6020 B 6020 Caution Decal 21 B 6045 B 6045 Hose Barb 3 8 Inch to 3 8 Inch 22 B 6578 B 6578 Drain Cap 3 8 Inch 23 B 6055 B 6055 Hose Barb Flat Seat 3 8 inch H B 24 B 6056 B 6056 Nut Hose Swivel 3 4 inch F G H T 25 S 1148 S 1148 Tip Sprayer 90 26 B 6040 B 6040 Strainer Nozzle 27 B 6041 B 6041 Jamb Nut Nozzle Fitting 28 B 6042 B 6042 Nut Tip Fitting 29 22M0606P 22M0606P Screw 10 24 x 3 8 Inch 30 22M0616P 22M0616P Screw 10 24 x 1 Inch 31 B 6583 B 6583 Tip Hand Wand 32 B 6584 B 6584 Nut Hand Wand Extra hose clamp included QTY A da a wo Ama a a a oa E om da om om al i a SIL a NNNNINNNNNa a CS a N L 1914 Rev B 4 PARTS REFERENCE EXPLODED VIEW Trailer Assembly Tools Required for Assembly e 1 2 Wrench 2 Pliers e Tape Measure e Safety Glasses 5 L 1914Rev B PARTS LIST Trailer Assembly REF NO 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 ST 151 PART NO B 3034 10 B 6322F 10 B 5922 B 6322R 10 B 5684 01 S 1142 S 1141 10 B 7761R 10 B 7761L 10 B 5692 45M2121P B 3861 B 4355 B 5691 B 5695 D 146P F 577 F 782 R 1946 R 618 L 1744 4 ST 251 PART NO B 3034 10 B 6322F 10
7. Figure 4 ASSEMBLE HOSE SWIVEL NUTS 4a Insert a Hose Barb 23 through the threaded side of each Hose Swivel Nut 24 as shown 4b Insert one Vinyl Washer 11 against the back side of the Hose Barb 23 to insure that the fittings do not leak 4c Screw the assembled Swivel Nuts 24 to both Dual Tee Valve 9 fittings located on the Pump Assembly 4 as shown 15 Hose Clamp Qty 1 L 1914 Rev B 8 ASSEMBLY Figure 5 ATTACH WAND HOSE TO PUMP 5a Attach the Wand Hose 14 to the Hose Barb 23 previ ously installed to the Dual Tee Valve 9 as shown 5b Clamp the hose in place using a pliers to secure the Hose Clamp 15 over the Hose barb 5c Stow the wand and hose by wrapping it around the top of the sprayer tank then secure the wand to the wand holder clip 15 Hose Clamp Qty 1 Figure 6 ATTACH BOOM HOSE TO PUMP 6a Attach the 30 inch Hose 17 to the remaining Hose Barb 23 installed to the Dual Tee Valve 9 as shown 6b Clamp the hose in place using a pliers to secure the Hose Clamp 15 over the Hose barb 23 15 Hose Clamp Qty 1 9 L 1914 Rev B ASSEMBLY Figure 7 INSTALL TOWBAR OY Y 7a Install Towbar 34 to the 47 45 Rear Base 36 as shown Hex Flange Bolt 5 16 x 5 8 Whiz Lock Nut 5 16 Qty 4 Figure 8 INSTALL WHEELS 8a Install Axle 37 in to Rear Base 36 8b Install Axle Spacer 46 to one side o
8. SINCE 1839 BRINLY OWNER S MANUAL 15 amp 25 GALLON TOW BEHIND LAWN SPRAYER SPRAYER MODEL ST 151BH ST 251BH Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts Recommended for use with Riding Mowers Lawn amp Garden Tractors and ATV s For the latest product udates and setup tips Important This manual contains information for the safety Visit us on the web of persons and property Read it carefully before assembly www brinly com and operation of the equipment L 1914 Rev B INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new lawn On your machine safety labels the words DANGER WARNING sprayer Your lawn sprayer is designed engineered and manufac and CAUTION are used with this safety alert symbol DANGER tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance identifies the most serious hazards CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The operator s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified Please read and retain this manual The instructions enables you with the word CAUTION and the safety alert symbol to assemble and maintain your lawn sprayer properly And please always observe the Safety instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS pem AFET lare 1 2 HHP PARTS REFERENCE Tank ASSEMDIY 3 di PARTS LIST Tank Assembly 4 Ez E 5 PARTS REFERENCE Trailer Assembly
9. TY Read the general safety operating precautions in your towing vehi cle operator s manual for additional safety information Operate Safely Use this machine for intended purpose only This machine is intended for use in lawn care and home applica tions Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in any high speed applications Do not tow at speeds higher than maximum recommended towing speed Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control Travel slowly over rough ground Do not let children or an untrained person operate machine Do not let anyone especially children ride on this machine or the towing vehicle Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off Riders may also obstruct the operator s view resulting in this machine being operated in an unsafe manner Check towing vehicle brake action before you operate Adjust or service brakes as necessary Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix dam aged parts immediately Replace worn or broken parts Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals Do not modify the machine or safety devices Unauthorized modifi cations to the towing vehicle or machine may impair its function and safety and void the warranty Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight Caution should always be exercised whenever working on or near batteries Heavy gloves and eye protection show be worn when making c
10. al per tank Example 1 Example 2 800z 6 0 tanks 13 3 oz tank 10 pints 1 tank 10 pints L 1914Rev B 16 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Lubricating Wheel Bearings Lubricate each wheel bearing with multipurpose grease or an equivalent SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Towing Speed 5 mph Tank Capacity nono nanna za 15 or 25 gal Maximum Pump Pressure conan 60 psi Fuse Blade Type 15 amp Empty Welt delicada ed ad 53 Ibs Maximum Towed Weight i 260 Ibs Tires Sizes pube eli clan Roe ir 10 5 x 3 5 in Inflation Pressure oooooonocnonoconocncooncoonnononnnon ccoo nnonrnnnonnrnnnnnnnos 14 psi Getting Quality Service Quality Continues with Quality Service We provide a process to handle your questions or problems Follow the steps below to get answers to any questions you may have about your product 1 Refer to your attachment and machine operator manuals 2 In North America or Canada call 1 877 728 8224 and provide product serial number if available and model number 17 L 1914 Rev B NOTES L 1914Rev B 18 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY SINCE 1839 BRINLY FOR Pull Behind Accessories The limited warranty set forth below is given by Brinly Hardy Company with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories Brinly Hardy Company warrants the products listed be
11. anufactures recommended instructions 1 Based on the size of your yard select the amount of water to be used Use the formula Application Rate x Area to be sprayed Amount of water from the Table Example 1 Example 2 Yard Size 4 acresYard Size 20 000 sf Using the Table 1 and the above formula 56 5 gal acre x 4acres 225 6 gal 2mph 1 3 gal 1000 x 20 000s 26 gal 2mph 37 5 gal acre x 4acres 149 6 gal 3mph 0 9 gal 1000 x 20 000sf 18 gal 3mph 28 0 gal acre x 4acres 112 0 gal 4mph 0 6 gal 1000 x 20 000sf 12 gal 4mph 22 5 gal acre x 4acres 90 00 gal 5mph 0 5 gal 1000 x 20 000sf 10 gal 5mph 2 Choose the speed amount of water you want to use Example 2 Since 18 gallons can be done with only one filling Example 1 A comfortable speed for a lawn tractor is 3 mph Choice 149 6 150 gal 3mph Choice 18 gallons 3mph job Amount of Water Tank Capacity Number of tanks from ep 1 If the number of tanks is less than 1 0 use 1 0 Example 1 Example 2 150 gal 25 6 0 tanks 18 gal 25 0 7 tanks use 1 0 tank 4 Determine how much chemical is to be used Rate From Area to be Amount of Manufacturer s Label X Sprayed Chemical Required Example 1 Example 2 Label 20 ounces acre Label 1 2 pint 1000 sq ft 20 oz x 4 acres 80 oz 1 2pt 1000 x 20 000 sf 10 pints 5 Determine how much chemical per tank Amount of Chem of Tanks Amount of from Step 4 from Step 3 Chemic
12. do not make contact with seat 7 Attach the Wiring Harness with Switch 5 to the connector ter minal end of the Battery Connection Wiring Harness 6 Note In most instances the terminal connector with the shorter leads from the Wiring Harness with Switch 5 are connected to the terminal connector on the Battery Connection Wiring Harness 6 Most users like the switch to lie in their laps or be convenient to the towing vehicle operator The Wiring Harness with Switch 5 terminal connectors can be reversed to suit the need of the user A CAUTION Avoid Injury Avoid injury Care should be when routing the wiring harness to the sprayer Do not place the wiring harness in areas that the wires can be pinched or damaged Place the wires to minimize a tripping hazard when getting on or off the towing vehicle 8 Attach the other end of remaining terminal lead connector from the Wiring Harness with Switch 5 to the terminal lead connec tor coming from the Pump 4 If the pump begins to run use the switch to turn the pump off Note The Battery Connection Wiring Harness 6 can remain connected to the battery of the towing vehicle when spraying operations are com plete Simply detach the Wiring Hamess with Switch 5 terminal con nector from the Battery Connection Wiring Harness 6 terminal connector PUMP OPERATIONS The pump motor supplied with your sprayer is a demand flow type pump An internal pressur
13. during sud den starts stops and turns Riders obstruct the operator s view resulting in the attachment being used in an unsafe manner Keep riders off of hitch bracket Keep Body Parts From Under Drawbar Before disconnecting this machine from towing vehicle hitch plate e Stop on level ground e Stop towing vehicle engine e Lock towing vehicle park brake e Block wheels of the machine e Make sure body parts are not under drawbar L 1914 Rev B 2 PARTS REFERENCE EXPLODED VIEW Tank Assembly Tools Required for Assembly 1 2 Wrench 2 Pliers Tape Measure Safety Glasses Gloves L 1914 Rev B 3 PARTS REFERENCE PARTS LIST Tank Assembly REF ST 151 ST 251 NO PART NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 B 6026 B 6025 Sprayer Tank 2 B 6028 B 6028 Tank Cap 3 B 6511 B 6511 Clip Wand Holder 4 B 6027 B 6027 Pump 2 0 GPM CE rated 5 B 6030 B 6030 Wiring Harness w switch 6 B 6031 B 6031 Wiring Harness Battery Connection 7 B 6046 B 6046 Elbow 90 deg 3 8 Inch MPT x 3 8 Inch H B 8 B 6513 B 6513 Nipple Reducing 3 8 MPT x 3 4 MGHT 9 B 6512 B 6512 Valve Dual Ball Tee F M P T 10 B 6400 B 6400 Hand Wand B 6583 Tip only for service 11 B 6054 B 6054 Washer Black Vinyl 1 OD x 3 4 Inch ID 12 B 6598 B 6598 Adapter 1 4 Inch M P T x 3 8 Inch H B 13 B 6597 B 6597 Strainer 1 4 Inch 40 mesh 14 B 6033 B 6033 Hose 3 8 ID x 12 ft 15 B 6047 B 6047 Hose
14. e switch in the pump turns the pump off when the pressure reaches approximately 60psi When the pump senses that pressure has dropped by triggering the wand the pump will again start and continue to run until 60psi is reached Note Pump surge should be avoided It can cause the pump motor to over heat resulting in damage to the pump Refer to the Wand Operations Section for tips on how to avoid pump surge WAND OPERATIONS The wand can be used for spraying in various applications from a steady stream to a fine mist Adjust the spray pattern by turning the Wand Tip 31 clockwise for a fine mist or counterclockwise for a course spray when making adjustments to the Wand Tip Wear CAUTION Avoid Injury Always turn pump off A eye protection Pump Surge 15 L 1914 Rev B tions Do not allow this to occur The pump is designed for continu ous duty Intermittent starting and stopping will cause the pump motor to overheat To eliminate pump surge a Open the wand tip to a higher flow rate b Create a by pass that allows the pump to run continuous by removing one of the boom hoses near the tip See Step 11 Remove the tank fill cap and place the hose in the tank Open the valve for the boom slowly until the pump runs continu ously Adjust the wand tip to the desired mist BOOM OPERATIONS Boom spraying is the normal spraying configuration and is con trolled by the operator in the seated position For spraying
15. f the Axle 37 followed by a Flat Washer 43 Wheel 42 and another Flat Washer 43 Note Make sure valve stem is outboard to main tain proper tire inflation 49 46 E Ring 5 8 Axle Spacer Qty 2 8c Attach E Ring 49 to secure wheel to the axle 8d Repeat steps for other wheel 43 Washer Flat 5 8 Qty 4 L 1914Rev B 10 ASSEMBLY Figure 9 INSTALL BOOM SUPPORTS 9a Install the Boom Supports 38 to the left and right side of the Rear Base Assembly 36 using 2 Lock Nuts 45 as shown Note Thread lock nut close to lt Note ni endof the end of the boom support Whiz Lock Nut 5 16 Qty 4 Note Once assembled completely and hooked to tractor measure from each Boom INSTALL BOOM CENTER BAR Extension to the ground and adjust threaded nut until you get a distance of amp BOOM EXTENSIONS approximately 16 5 inches before spraying 10a Install a Lock Nut 45 on both Boom Sup ports 38 with the flange facing upward as shown 10b Position Boom Center Bar 39 over both Boom Supports 38 10c Mount RH and LH Boom Extensions 40 amp 41 to Boom Supports and tighten snugly using Knob 50 Qty 2 11 L 1914 Rev B ASSEMBLY Figure 11 CONNECT PUMP SUPPLY HOSE TO BOOM 11a Route the free end of the pump supply hose 17 through the hole in the Boom Center Bar 39 as shown 11b Fit the center orifice of the Hose Barb 21
16. heir prop erty arising out of the misuse or inability to use this product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state IMPORTANT The Warranty period stated below begins with the PROOF OF PURCHASE Without the proof of purchase the Warranty period begins from the date of manufacture deter mined by the serial number manufacturing date SPRAYER WARRANTY PERIOD The warranty period for this sprayer is as follows Steel frame parts 2 Years Tires and wheels are normal wear parts 90 days Brinly Hardy Company 3230 Industrial Parkway Jeffersonville IN 47130 L 1914 Rev B
17. in a vertical orientation such as along fences or hedges use the wand operation APPLICATION RATE Wand Understanding the following information about your sprayer will help to calibrate the application rate The sprayer operates at a fixed pressure of 60 psi This results in actual spraying time of 30 minutes using the handgun Boom ST 151BH Table 1 Gallons Porro Per Acre pepe een er rv 22 5 225 E Gallons Per 1000 Square Feet A JI laa o9 os f o5 los os os OPERATION 3 Determine how many tanks are required to complete the total TOWING VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS The lawn sprayer requires towing equipment with a 12 volt battery and charging system and a towbar hitch in order to operate prop erly The towing equipment should have operable brakes capable of controlling the loaded sprayer and towing vehicle CALIBRATION OF SPEED By measuring off a distance of 50 or 100 feet the speed of the tow ing vehicle can be calibrated by selecting a gear and throttle posi tion to cover the prescribed distance in the specified time as shown Speed mph Seconds required to travel 50 feet 100 Feet 2 17 34 3 11 22 4 9 17 5 7 14 CALCULATION PROCEDURE FOR SPRAYER APPLICATION Chemical labels normally show application rates in gallons per acre or gallons per square feet Using the following method one can determine the appropriate amount of water to use and speed to travel to adequately follow the m
18. low against defects in material and workmanship and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been assembled operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator s manual fur nished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper mainte nance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Normal Wear Parts or components thereof are subject to sepa rate terms as follows All normal wear parts or component fail ures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days Parts found to be defective within the warranty period will be replaced at our expense Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair at our option of parts found to be defective in material and workmanship HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty parts replacements are available ONLY WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE through our Pull Behind Accessories Customer Service Department Call 877 728 8224 This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Routine maintenance items such as lubricants and filters b Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or expo sure c Transportation and or labor charges d The warranty does not include commercial and or rental use
19. onnections to a battery TOWING SAFELY Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop Total towed weight must not exceed limits specified in towing vehi cle operator s manual Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment Use only approved hitches Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach this machine except at the approved hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Use counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing vehicle operator s man ual Do not turn sharply Use additional caution when turning or operat ing under adverse surface conditions Use care when reversing To avoid jack knifing do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact drawbar Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Protect Bystanders Keep bystanders away when you operate this machine Before you back look carefully behind for bystanders Before you operate any feature of this machine observe your sur roundings and look for bystanders Keep Riders Off Towed Attachment Keep riders off towed attachment Riders on a towed attachment are subject to injury such as being struck by objects and being thrown off the attachment
20. rlier in this manual Park machine safely See Towing Machine manual Unload sprayer tank before disconnecting hitch towing vehicle A CAUTION Avoid injury Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load Total towed weight must not exceed combined weight of pulling machine ballast and operator The following sprayer tank ST 151BH ST 251BH Model Sprayer maximum loaded weight capacity is the average weight loaded with water to the 15 gallon or 25 gallon mark on the Weight Capacity 125 Ibs load 188 lbs Towed Weight 207 lbs load 260 Ibs Towed Weight A CAUTION Avoid injury If additional weight is required when towing add weight at or forward of the rear wheels Adding weight behind the rear wheels can affect machine steering Refer to your towing machine manual CAUTION Avoid injury Keep body parts away from underneath towbar A Towing capacity will vary with weight of towing machine and opera or Example If Towing Machine Weighs 400 lbs Add Your Weight 200 Ibs Combined Weight Equals 600 Ibs Remove hairpin cotter and hitch pin Push sprayer away from machine Block sprayer wheels Install hitch pin and hairpin cotter pin in sprayer drawbar for storage To maintain stability using the machine in this example you cannot safely tow more than
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