Properly winterizing and storing your sprayer will protect it against damage caused by below zero temperatures and help improve it's longevity and reduce future issues. Here are some tips and guidelines on how to service and store your self-propelled sprayer for winter.
Thoroughly clean machine inside and out to prevent premature rust from fertilizer, and pesticide products.
Clean and flush solution system.
Open pipe plug on solution pump to remove any chemicals. Replace plug.
Remove clean and install fill strainer, pressure strainers and flowmeter(s).
Winterize the sprayer plumbing. Follow John Deere's instructions and mix SprayMaster Winterizer Fluid at the correct ratio to protect the solution system down to the lowest expected temperature. Start machine and operate spray system until winterizer fluid mixture comes out of spray nozzles. Be sure to circulate mixture through entire solution system.
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Remove and clean nozzle tips and screens.
Store tips and screens off the machine in a dry place.
Rinse and drain tanks.
Change the engine oil and other lubricants.
Grease all service points.
Remove, clean and install air cleaner elements.
Drain and flush cooling system.
Remove the monitor or control console and store in a warm, dry place.
For more detailed instructions on how to winterize your sprayer,
view your operators manual or
click here.
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