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Article: Sprayers & spreaders.(LM REPORTS: YOUR GUIDE TO PRODUCT RESEARCH)
- Article from:
- Landscape Management
- Article date:
- February 1, 2009
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BEFORE YOU BUY
First inventory your existing fleet of spreaders and sprayers to ensure all work and are in operational order for spring service. Maintenance includes:
* Fill compressed-air sprayer tanks 1/4-full with mild dishwashing solution and shake them to loosen spray residues. Then pressurize the tanks, spray out the water and drain the tanks upside down.
* Remove sprayer nozzle tips and screens and clean them with soapy water.
* Thoroughly clean spreaders of all materials.
* Apply oil to the bottom of your spreader hoppers and all moving parts.