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MANUAL USAGE
This technical manual only contains basic
information required to safely repair the
hydraulic and pneumatic spray heads on MEGA
water tankers.
WARNING, CAUTION AND NOTES
The following definitions are found throughout
the manual and apply as follows:

If your system is not covered in this manual or

are having problems please contact MEGA Corp. Operating procedures and techniques, which
Product Support Group at: could result in personal injury and/or loss of life
US toll free: 1-800-345-8889 if not carefully followed.
Direct: 1-505-345-2661 or visit our website at
www.megacorpinc.com for more detailed
contact information.

See the proper manufacture specific Operation &
Maintenance, Safety Manuals and Service
Manuals for detailed chassis specific system
information and chassis specific maintenance
procedures.
Operating procedures and techniques, which
could result in damage to equipment if not
carefully followed.

Operating procedures and techniques that are

considered essential to emphasize.
Due to the nature of these processes, ensure that
all safety information, warnings and instructions
are read and understood before any operation or
USE OF SHALL, WILL, SHOULD
any maintenance procedures are performed.
Some procedures take place with heavy AND MAY
components and at moderate heights, ensure
proper safety procedures are maintained when Shall and Will Used when application of a
performing these actions. Failure to use and procedure is mandatory.
maintain proper safety equipment and procedures
will cause injury, death or damage to equipment. Should Used when application of a procedure
is recommended.

May - Used to indicate an acceptable or

suggested means of accomplishment.

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SAFETY MESSAGES Toxic Gas Hazard (1)
There are several specific safety messages on This safety label is located on the side of the tank
this machine. The exact location of the hazards and at all water fill entrances.
and description of the hazards are reviewed in
this section. All personnel working on or
operating the machine must become familiarized
with all the safety messages.

Make sure that all of the safety messages are

legible. Clean the safety messages or replace the
safety messages in you cannot read the words.
Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are
not legible. When you clean the safety
messages, use a cloth, water and soap. Do not
use solvent, gasoline or other harsh chemicals to
clean the safety messages. Solvents, gasoline or
harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that
secures the safety messages. Loose adhesive
will allow the safety messages to detach.
Replace any safety message that is damaged or
missing. If a safety message is attached to a part
that is replaced, install a new safety message on
the replacement part.
Cutting or welding operation on the inside of
the tank can cause the accumulation of toxic
gases. Read and understand instructions and
warnings in the Maintenance Manual.
Failure to provide proper ventilation or
breathing apparatus while conducting these
operations may result in serious injury or
death.
Do Not Operate (2)
This safety label is located on the outside of the
front and rear control boxes. (If equipped)

Do not open this control box unless you read

and understand the instructions and warnings
in the Operator and Maintenance Manual.
Failure to follow instructions or heed the
warnings could result in serious injury or
death.

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Backing Runover Hazard (3)
This safety label is located on the rear of the tank
and inside the cab.
The vehicle is equipped with a back-up alarm.
Alarm must sound when operating this
vehicle in reverse. Failure to maintain a clear
view in the direction of travel could result in
serious injury or death.
Freezing (4)
This safety label is located on the side of the
tank, at the sump drain, and on the pump.
Drain tank, fill pipe and valve in freezing
weather. Refer to the Operator and
Maintenance Manual for the procedure to
follow.
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Non-Potable (5)
This safety label is located on the side of the tank
and sump drain.
Water held within tank is not potable. Do not
use tank for transport of water intended for
human or animal consumption or serious
injury or death may result.
Do Not Hoist While in Motion (6)
This safety label is located inside the cab.
Do not engage hoist cylinders while vehicle is
in motion. Before engaging hoist STOP the
vehicle. Do not engage hoisting cylinders
unless you read and understand the
instructions and warnings in the Operator or
Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow
instructions or heed the warnings will result
in injury or death.
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Fall Hazard (7) High Pressure Sprayheads (9)
This safety label is located at the top of the front This safety label is located on the spraybar.
and rear of the tank.

Do not operate sprayheads until all personnel

are a safe distance away from the vehicle.
Do not walk on the top of tank without fall
arrest PPE. Serious injury or death could
occur from a fall.

Rotating Shaft (8) High Pressure Monitor (10)

This safety label is located on the pump. This safety label is located on top of the cab
control box.

Do not place your hand or tools within pump

bell while pump is rotating and/or pressure Do not operate the monitor until all personnel
held within the motor supply hose. Refer to are a safe distance away from the vehicle.
the Operator and Maintenance Manual for
the procedures to operate and maintain the
pump. Failure to follow proper procedures
could result in serious injury.

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High Pressure Motor (11) ABBREVIATIONS
This safety label is located on the hydraulic
motor. BFV Butterfly Valve
cc Cubic Centimeters
CCW Counter Clockwise
CW - Clockwise
fl. oz. Fluid Ounce
FT - Feet
FPM Feet per Minute
GPM Gallons per Minute
IN/SQ FT Inches per Square Feet
KM-H Kilometers per Hour
Kg kilograms
Kpa - Kilopascals
l liters
Hydraulic motor and supply lines contain oil lpm Liters per minute
under high pressure. Improper removal and LT Left as viewed from the operators
repair procedures could cause severe injury. position facing forward
To remove or repair, instructions in the m - meters
Maintenance Manual must be followed. MPH Miles per Hour
MTT Mega Truck Tank
Nm Newton meters of torque
psi - pounds per square inch
Confined Space (12) RPM Revolutions per Minute
This safety label is located near water tank RT Right as viewed from the operators
access and fill ports. position facing forward
SQ FT Square Feet
VDC Volts, Direct Current

Do not enter confined spaces without

following established site specific
procedures. Failure to follow proper safety
procedures will result in serious injury or
death.

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The spray head contains a spring that is
designed to hold the guide disk down and keep
the spray head closed when the power unit is
off and the machine is not in operation. It will
only hold static water pressure, it is important
to keep replacement pieces on hand. As the
guide disks wear they will need to be replaced
to prevent water from leaking when the unit is
idle and full of water.

Spray Head Adjustable Rings

The adjustable ring is used to control fan width
and water flow. The ring may be loosened and
rotated to expose more or less of the lower
valve opening to control water fan width from
15 to 90. The ring also may be used rotated
to a 1/4 (6.35 mm) or 3/8 (9.5 mm) slot as
shown below to increase or decrease overall
DESCRIPTION water flow. The greater to opening the great
A two piece housing that contains a diaphragm, the water flow.
valve guide disk, spring, hydraulic cylinder and
an adjustable flow ring. This assembly is
mounted to a base plate that is welded to a
pressurized water pipe. Hydraulic pressure
from the hydraulic solenoid control box in used
to extend the spray head hydraulic cylinder
(close diaphragm) or retract (open diaphragm)
to control water flow. The port at the top of the 1/4" Opening
spray head cylinder is to close the spray head,
the port low on the side of the cylinder is to
open the spray head by retracting the cylinder
rod. An adjustable flow ring is provided to
adjust spray pattern, reach and flow.

CLOSE Port

3/8 Opening

OPEN Port

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INSPECTION
1. Inspect hydraulic cylinder and hoses for
leaks and security.
2. Inspect upper and lower housings for
cracks, damage or evidence of water leaks.
3. Ensure the breather tube on upper housing
is not damaged and the opening is in a
position to not allow water or debris
infiltration.
If the Old Style Breather Fitting is in the
upper housing, it should be replaced with
the Upper Housing Breather Port Tube.
The guide disk will not fully seat when
hydraulic pressure is removed from the
closed side of the cylinder causing water to
leak when the unit is not operating, due to a
vacuum in the upper housing if this port is
obstructed.
Old Style Breather Fitting
New Style
Upper
Housing
Breather Port
Tube
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4. Check all mounting bolts for damage and
security.
5. Check base plate for damage and leaks.
6. Adjustable deflector ring for cracks and
condition.
7. Check for evidence of the diaphragm
leaking water.
REPAIR
Spray Head Replacement
1. Ensure all energy sources are removed from
unit to make unit safe for maintenance.
2. Ensure hydraulic pressure is removed from
the spray head.
3. Ensure all water has been emptied from
tank.
4. Label hydraulic cylinder supply hoses.
5. Remove hydraulic hoses and cap openings.
Ensure all open hydraulic lines are capped
to prevent hydraulic system contamination.
6. Remove base plate mount bolts and
washers.
7. Remove spray head.
8. Inspect base plate for damage and water
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9. Lubricate and install new O-ring on lower
housing groove of the spray head.
10. Install spray head on base plate with 4
mounting bolts and steel washers.
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3. Install two -20 nuts on new hydraulic
cylinder rod. Ensure the cylinder is fully
extended by carefully applying 120 psi of
air pressure to the CLOSE port at the top of
the cylinder.

Ensure bolt threads are coated with
Loctite Marine grade anti-seize (34395)
or equivalent prior to reassembly. Failure
to ensure threads are coated may result in
damage to fastener or thread bores when
repair or replacement becomes necessary.
11. Tighten mounting bolts.
4. Measure distance X from the top of
12. Reconnect labeled supply hoses.
13. Pressurize hydraulic spray system and
check for leaks as well as proper spray head
operation.
Ensure cylinder mount and rod threads are
coated with Loctite Marine grade anti-
seize (34395) or equivalent prior to
reassembly. Failure to ensure threads are
coated may result in damage to fastener or
thread bores when repair or replacement
becomes necessary.
upper housing to the top of the diaphragm
bolt head as shown below.
Bottom
Nut

Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement X

Diaphragm
1. Ensure all energy sources are removed from Bolt
unit to make unit safe for maintenance.

2. Ensure hydraulic pressure is removed from

the spray head.

3. Ensure all water has been emptied from

tank.

4. Label hydraulic cylinder supply hoses.

1. Remove hydraulic hoses and cap openings.

Ensure all open hydraulic lines are capped

to prevent hydraulic system contamination.

2. Remove hydraulic cylinder by turning the

entire cylinder counter-clockwise (CCW).

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5. With the cylinder fully extended (keeping 10. Pressurize hydraulic spray system and
constant 120 psi (830 kpa) of air pressure check for leaks as well as proper spray head
connected to CLOSE port on cylinder) operation.
adjust bottom nut 1/16 (1.59 mm) longer
then dimension X to create proper Drop-in Assembly Build-up
diaphragm preload as shown below. 1. Perform the assembly stack-up sequence as
follows:
6. Tighten upper jam nut. a. Nut.
b. Lower guide disk.
c. O-ring.
d. Diaphragm.
e. O-ring.
f. Upper guide disk.
g. Flat washer
Dimension X plus 1/16
h. Lock washer
i. Bolt stem
Fully Extended Cylinder
i
h

g
d
Adjustment of the cylinder rod must be f e
preformed after any disassembly or part
replacement of spray head component is
done. Failure to ensure cylinder rod c
adjustment is correct will result in water
leakage from spray head when spray head
switch is OFF. b
a
7. Install new hydraulic cylinder on upper
housing and tighten. 2. Torque bolt stem (i) 18-20 ft-lbs (24-27
Nm).

Drop-in Assembly Replacement

Ensure cylinder threads are coated with
Loctite Marine grade anti-seize (34395)
or equivalent prior to reassembly. Failure
to ensure threads are coated may result in
damage to fastener or thread bores when
repair or replacement becomes necessary.
8. Seal and install hydraulic fittings.
1. Ensure all energy sources are removed from
unit to make unit safe for maintenance.
2. Ensure hydraulic pressure is removed from
the spray head.
3. Ensure all water has been emptied from
tank.

9. Reconnect labeled supply hoses. 4. Label hydraulic cylinder supply hoses.

5. Remove and cap hydraulic hoses.

6. Remove spray head from base plate.

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7. Remove upper housing mount bolts and
upper housing.
Push down on upper housing while
loosening mount bolts due to a compressed
coil spring inside of the housing.
8. Remove old drop-in assembly.
9. Inspect lower housing for cracks, condition.
10. Remove any obstructions or debris from the
bottom of the lower housing.
11. Inspect upper housing for crack and
condition.
12. Inspect spring for damage and condition.
13. Install new drop-in diaphragm with upper
guide disk facing up.
14. Position upper housing assembly over the
new drop-in assembly.
15. Hold down upper housing and install mount
bolts with washers. Torque mount bolts
evenly to 10-12 ft-lbs (1416 Nm).
Ensure bolt threads are coated with
Loctite Marine grade anti-seize (34395)
or equivalent prior to reassembly. Failure
to ensure threads are coated may result in
damage to fastener or thread bores when
repair or replacement becomes necessary.
16. Install new spray head base O-ring.
17. Install spray head on base plate.
18. Install and secure hoses to labeled cylinder
ports.
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19. Pressurize hydraulic spray system and
check for leaks as well as proper spray head
operation.
Spring Replacement
1. Ensure all energy sources are removed from
unit to make unit safe for maintenance.
2. Ensure hydraulic pressure is removed from
the spray head.
3. Ensure all water has been emptied from
tank.
4. Label hydraulic cylinder supply hoses.
5. Remove and cap hydraulic hoses.
6. Remove spray head from base plate.
7. Remove upper housing mount bolts and
upper housing.
Push down on upper housing while
loosening mount bolts due to a compressed
coil spring inside of the housing.
8. Remove spring.
Some springs may have the upper housing
nut set screw inserted between spring coils.
The set screws must be removed to release
the spring assembly.
9. Inspect upper housing for cracks and
condition.
10. Inspect lower housing for cracks and
condition.
11. Inspect drop-in assembly diaphragm for
holes, cuts and condition.
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12. Inspect upper and lower guide disks for
damage and condition.
13. Install spring assembly.
14. Position upper housing assembly over the
new drop-in assembly.
15. Hold down upper housing and install mount
bolts with washers. Torque mount bolts
evenly to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16 Nm).
Upper Housing Breather Port
1. Ensure all energy sources are removed from
unit to make unit safe for maintenance.
2. Ensure hydraulic pressure is removed from
the spray head.
3. Ensure all water has been emptied from
tank.
4. Label hydraulic cylinder supply hoses.

5. Remove and cap hydraulic hoses.

Ensure bolt threads are coated with 6. Remove spray head from base plate.
Loctite Marine grade anti-seize (34395)
or equivalent prior to reassembly. Failure 7. Remove breather (item 26 of 025610) from
to ensure threads are coated may result in upper spray head housing (if equipped).
damage to fastener or thread bores when
repair or replacement becomes necessary.

20. Install new spray head base O-ring.

21. Install spray head on base plate.

22. Install and secure hoses to labeled cylinder

ports.

23. Pressurize hydraulic spray system and

Breather
check for leaks as well as proper spray head
operation.
8. Ensure upper spray head housing does not
contain water or debris. Repair as required.

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9. Install Upper Housing Breather Tube 11. Ensure the vent tube is not in the path of the
fitting: outlet of the spray head.

1 NPT X Tube fitting in hole 12. Install new spray head base O-ring.
(MEGA Part number 351082) and angle
down as shown below. 13. Install spray head on base plate.

351082 NPT 14. Install and secure hoses to labeled cylinder

X Tube 90 ports.
Compression
Fitting 15. Pressurize hydraulic spray system and
check for leaks as well as proper spray head
operation.

If your system is not covered in this manual or

are having problems please contact MEGA
Corp. Product Support Group at:
Vent Tube US toll free: 1-800-345-8889
Direct: 1-505-345-2661 or visit our website at
Fitting
www.megacorpinc.com for more detailed
contact information.

10. Install a length of tube 8 (200 mm)

long into compression fitting and secure nut
as shown below.

8 (200 mm) of
Tube

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PNEUMATIC SPRAY HEAD
A two piece aluminum valve body and
adjustable ring mounted to a water supply
header pipe. The upper portion of the valve
body is an air chamber with a diaphragm and
guide disk assembly attached to the bottom.
The air chamber receives pressurized air from
the solenoid control box as commanded by the
cab control switch. When the upper portion of
the valve body is pressurized the guide disk
will seal the opening on the lower portion of
the valve and stop water flow. When the air is
released (spray head ON) the quick release
valve mounted on the spray head will quickly
vent the air in the upper housing allowing water
pressure to unseat the guide disk from the
lower housing seat.
When the cab control system is OFF and the
water pump is OFF the air chamber
incorporates a spring that will apply pressure to
the guide disk assembly and seal the opening
on the lower portion of the valve and stop flow.
When air pressure is removed from the upper
portion of the valve body when the water pump
is ON and the cab control switch ON,
pressurized water from the spray bar will
unseat the guide disk and water will flow from
the lower portion of valve.
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INSPECTION
The water pressure dictates the air pressure
required to close the pneumatic spray head. If
the air pressure is too high it can cause
shortened service life on the guide disk and
diaphragm components or potentially cause a
water hammer situation. Ensure the regulated
air pressure is set 5 10 psi (34-69 kpa)
maximum above the high idle water pressure
reading [e.g: water pressure = 75 psi (520 kpa)
at high idle, regulated air pressure must be
adjusted to and set at 80 to 85 psi (550 to 585
kpa)].
1. Check the regulated air pressure for proper
pressure setting.
2. Inspect relief valve and hose for leaks and
security.
3. Upper and lower housings for cracks,
damage or evidence of water leaks.
4. All mounting bolts for damage and security.
5. Base plate for damage and leaks.
6. Adjustable deflector ring for cracks and
condition.
7. Evidence of the diaphragm leaking water.
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REPAIR 10. Tighten mounting bolts.

Spray Head Replacement

1. Ensure all energy sources are removed from
unit to make unit safe for maintenance. Ensure bolt threads are coated with
Loctite Marine grade anti-seize (34395)
2. Ensure air pressure is removed from the or equivalent prior to reassembly. Failure
spray head. to ensure threads are coated may result in
damage to fastener or thread bores when
3. Ensure all water has been emptied from repair or replacement becomes necessary.
tank.
11. Reconnect labeled supply hose.

12. Pressurize pneumatic spray system and

If water level in tanker is higher than the check for leaks as well as proper spray head
spray head base plate, water will come out operation.
of the spray bar when the spray head is
removed. Drop-in Assembly Build-up
1. Perform the assembly stack-up sequence as
4. Label spray head air supply hose. shown below.
i
5. Remove and cap air hose. h

g
d
f e
Ensure open pneumatic lines are capped to
prevent system contamination.
c
6. Remove spray head from base plate.

7. Inspect base plate for damage and water b

pipe for obstructions or debris. a

8. Lubricate and install new O-ring on lower

housing of the spray head.
a. Nut.
9. Install spray head with 4 mounting bolts b. Lower guide disk.
and steel washers. c. O-ring.
d. Diaphragm.
e. O-ring.
f. Upper guide disk.
g. Flat washer
h. Lock washer
i. Bolt stem

2. Torque bolt stem (i) 18-20 ft-lbs (24-27

Nm).

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Drop-in Assembly Replacement
1. Ensure all energy sources are removed from
unit to make unit safe for maintenance.
2. Ensure air pressure is removed from the
spray head.
3. Ensure all water has been emptied from
tank. Label spray head air supply hose.
4. Remove and cap air hose.
5. Remove spray head from base plate.
6. Remove upper housing mount bolts and
upper housing.
Push down on upper housing while
loosening mount bolts due to a compressed
coil spring inside of the housing.
7. Remove old drop-in assembly.
8. Inspect lower housing for cracks, condition.
9. Remove any obstructions or debris from the
bottom of the lower housing.
10. Inspect upper housing for crack and
condition.
11. Inspect spring for damage, condition and
weak compression.
12. Install new drop-in assembly with upper
guide disk facing up.
13. Position coil spring on upper guide disk.
14. Position upper housing assembly over the
new drop-in assembly.
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15. Hold down upper housing and install mount
bolts with washers. Torque mount bolts
evenly to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16 Nm).
Ensure bolt threads are coated with
Loctite Marine grade anti-seize (34395)
or equivalent prior to reassembly. Failure
to ensure threads are coated may result in
damage to fastener or thread bores when
repair or replacement becomes necessary.
16. Pressurize pneumatic spray system and
check for leaks as well as proper spray head
operation.
Spring Replacement
1. Remove upper housing mount bolts and
upper housing.
Push down on upper housing while
loosening mount bolts due to a compressed
coil spring inside of the housing.
2. Remove spring.
3. Inspect upper housing for cracks and
condition.
4. Inspect lower housing for cracks and
condition.
5. Inspect drop-in assembly diaphragm for
holes, cuts and condition.
6. Inspect upper and lower guide disks for
damage and condition.
7. Install spring assembly.
8. Position upper housing assembly over the
new drop-in assembly.
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9. Hold down upper housing and install mount
bolts with washers. Torque mount bolts
evenly to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16 Nm).

Ensure bolt threads are coated with

Loctite Marine grade anti-seize (34395)
or equivalent prior to reassembly. Failure
to ensure threads are coated may result in
damage to fastener or thread bores when
repair or replacement becomes necessary.

10. Pressurize pneumatic spray system and

check for leaks as well as proper spray head
operation.

If your system is not covered in this manual or

having problems please contact MEGA Corp.
Product Support Group at:
US toll free: 1-800-345-8889
Direct: 1-505-345-2661 or visit our website at
www.megacorpinc.com for more detailed
contact information.

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FAULT ISOLATION PROCEDURE
(FIP)
If your system is not covered in this manual or
are having problems after following the FIP
please contact MEGA Corp. Product Support
Group at:
US toll free: 1-800-345-8889
Direct: 1-505-345-2661 or visit our website at
www.megacorpinc.com for more detailed
contact information.
FOR HYDRAULIC SPRAY HEADS
Spray head operates correctly but leaks
water when spray head switch is OFF
(PUMP ON)
1. Check and ensure air is bled from the
CLOSE section of hydraulic cylinder.
2. Check and ensure sufficient hydraulic
pressure is present to overcome water
pressure.
3. Check hydraulic cylinder rod adjustment to
ensure correct loading of guide disk.
4. Inspect guide disk and lower spray head
housing seat for damage.
5. Inspect drop-in to ensure O-rings around
stem bolts are installed and in good
condition.
6. Check and ensure spring used for holding
guide disk in place is not damaged.
7. Check and ensure spray head base plate O-
ring is present and in good condition
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Spray head sprays a small volume of water
when spray head switch is OFF
(PUMP ON)
1. Check and ensure air is bled from the
CLOSE section of hydraulic cylinder.
2. Check and ensure sufficient hydraulic
pressure is present to overcome water
pressure.
3. Check and ensure hydraulic cylinder rod
adjustment to ensure correct loading of
guide disk.
4. Inspect guide disk and lower spray head
housing seat for damage.
5. Inspect drop-in to ensure O-rings around
stem bolts are installed and in good
condition.
6. Check and ensure spring used for holding
guide disk in place is not damaged.
7. Inspect diaphragm for damage, e.g: Dry rot,
cracking, tears, perforations and de-
lamination.
8. Inspect Bell Washer for cracks or damage.
9. Check and ensure all upper housing bolts
are torqued properly and are in good
condition.
10. Check and ensure spray head base plate O-
ring is present and in good condition.
11. Check and ensure all 4 spray head
mounting bolts and washers are properly
tightened.
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Spray head operates backwards from
switch. e.g; Switch ON - Spray Head
CLOSED (PUMP ON)
1. Check and ensure hydraulic cylinder hoses
are connected to proper cylinder ports. E.g;
Cylinder TOP port is CLOSED, Cylinder
BOTTOM port is OPEN.
Spray head leaks water when spray head
switch is OFF
(PUMP OFF)
1. Check and ensure hydraulic cylinder rod
adjustment to ensure correct loading of
guide disk.
2. Inspect guide disk and lower spray head
housing seat for damage.
3. Inspect drop-in to ensure O-rings around
stem bolt are installed and in good
condition.
4. Check and ensure stem bolt is properly
tightened.
5. Check and ensure spring used for holding
guide disk in place is not damaged.
6. Check and ensure spray head base plate O-
ring is present and in good condition.
7. Check and ensure upper housing breather
tube is in place and not obstructed.
Spray head water output is too great,
causing over watering when switches are
ON (PUMP ON)
1. Reduce the number of spray heads activated
at one time.
2. Reduce engine RPMs (Use higher gear).
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3. Increase ground speed.
4. Adjust spray head opening ring to smaller
discharge slot.
5. Adjust spray head so discharge overlap is
minimized.
6. Check and ensure water pump shaft rpm is
at 1,950 RPM maximum at HIGH IDLE.
Spray head water output is too low,
causing under watering when switches are
ON (PUMP ON)
1. Ensure tank contains sufficient water for
proper spray system operation.
2. Increase the number of spray heads
activated at one time.
3. Increase engine RPMs (Use lower gear).
4. Reduce ground speed.
5. Adjust spray head opening ring to larger
discharge slot.
6. Adjust spray head so discharge overlap is
maximized.
7. Check and ensure water pump shaft rpm is
at 1,950 RPM maximum at HIGH IDLE.
8. Check water pump sump to ensure no
debris is preventing water from entering
water pump inlet.
9. Check to ensure water pump impeller is not
plugged with debris or damaged.

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FOR PNEUMATIC SPRAY HEADS
Spray head operates correctly but leaks
water when spray head switch is OFF
(PUMP ON)
1. Check and ensure air pressure in tractor is
above 120 psi (830 kpa).
2. Check and ensure spray system air pressure
regulator reads proper pressure.
3. Check and ensure air pressure regulator air
filter/water separator is clean and free of
moisture, contamination and sediment.
4. Check and ensure spray head receives
proper air pressure when spray head switch
is OFF.
5. Check and ensure air quick release valve
operates properly and no leaks are present.
6. Check and ensure air tubing and fittings are
not damaged and are free from leaks.
7. Check and ensure diaphragm is not
damaged, check for damage, e.g: Dry rot,
cracking, tears, perforations and de-
lamination.
8. Inspect guide disk and lower spray head
housing seat for damage.
9. Inspect drop-in to ensure O-rings around
stem bolts are installed and in good
condition. Inspect Bell Washer for cracks or
damage.
10. Check and ensure stem bolt is properly
torqued.
11. Check and ensure spring used for holding
guide disk in place is not damaged.
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12. Check and ensure all upper housing bolts
are torqued properly and are in good
condition.
13. Check and ensure spray head base plate O-
ring is present and in good condition.
14. Check and ensure water pressure does not
exceed 100 psi (690 kpa).
Spray head sprays a small volume of water
when spray head switch is OFF
(PUMP ON)
1. Check and ensure air pressure in tractor is
above 120 psi (830 kpa).
2. Check and ensure spray system air pressure
regulator reads proper pressure. Set air
pressure regulator to 5 to 10 psi ( 35 to 70
kpa) above maximum water pressure at
HIGH IDLE, not to exceed 120 psi (830
kpa).
3. Check and ensure air pressure regulator air
filter/water separator is clean and free of
moisture, contamination and sediment.
4. Check and ensure spray head receives
proper air pressure when spray head switch
is OFF.
5. Check and ensure air quick release valve
operates properly and no leaks are present.
6. Check and ensure air tubing and fittings are
not damaged and are free from leaks.
7. Check and ensure diaphragm is not
damaged, check for damage, e.g: Dry rot,
cracking, tears, perforations and de-
lamination.
8. Inspect guide disk and lower spray head
housing seat for damage.
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9. Inspect drop-in to ensure O-rings around
stem bolts are installed and in good
condition. Inspect Bell Washer for cracks or
damage.
10. Check and ensure stem bolt is properly
torqued.
11. Check and ensure spring used for holding
guide disk in place is not damaged.
12. Check and ensure all upper housing bolts
are torqued properly and are in good
condition.
13. Check and ensure spray head base plate O-
ring is present and in good condition.
14. Check and ensure water pressure does not
exceed 100 psi (690 kpa).
Spray head leaks water when spray head
switch is OFF
(PUMP OFF)
1. Inspect guide disk and lower spray head
housing seat for damage.
2. Inspect drop-in to ensure O-rings around
stem bolt are installed and in good
condition.
3. Check and ensure stem bolt is properly
tightened.
4. Check and ensure spring used for holding
guide disk in place is not damaged.
5. Check and ensure spray head base plate O-
ring is present and in good condition.
6. Check and ensure upper housing breather
tube is in place and not obstructed.
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Spray head water output is too great,
causing over watering when switches are
ON (PUMP ON)
1. Reduce the number of spray heads activated
at one time.
2. Reduce engine RPMs (Use higher gear) and
increase ground speed.
3. Adjust spray head opening ring to smaller
discharge slot.
4. Adjust spray head so discharge overlap is
minimized.
5. Check and ensure water pump shaft rpm is
at 1,950 RPM maximum at HIGH IDLE.
Spray head water output is too low,
causing under watering when switches are
ON (PUMP ON)
1. Check and ensure tank contains sufficient
water for proper spray system operation.
2. Increase the number of spray heads
activated at one time.
3. Increase engine RPMs (Use lower gear) and
reduce ground speed.
4. Adjust spray head opening ring to larger
discharge slot.
5. Adjust spray head so discharge overlap is
maximized.
6. Check and ensure water pump shaft rpm is
at 1,950 RPM maximum at HIGH IDLE.
7. Check and ensure water pump sump to
ensure no debris is preventing water from
entering water pump inlet.
8. Check to ensure water pump impeller is not
plugged with debris or damaged.
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Item 26 is replaced by:

1 351082, NPT X tube 90 fitting
and
8 (200 mm) of Synflex tube (351141)

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