Finishing Kit

Park the machine to a level surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key from the key switch.

Disconnect the battery; refer to the Operator’s Manual.

Parts needed for this procedure:

Install the foam-marker compressor onto the bracket as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

1. Bolts (5/16 x 1 inch)
2. Washer (3/8 inch)
3. Nuts (5/16 inch)

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Loosen the bolt on the top of the strap and place the carriage bolt through the strap of the sprayer tank belt (Figure 2).

   

   Figure 2

   1. Carriage bolt
   2. Spacer

2. Slide the spacer onto the bolt and place the bracket onto the bolt as shown in Figure 2.

3. Put the pump suction hose through the R-clamp (Figure 3).

4. Secure the R-clamp to the bolt with a nut (Figure 3).

   

   Figure 3

   1. Pump suction hose
   2. Bracket
   3. R-clamp
   4. Flange nut (3/8 inch)

5. Place the U-bolt onto the machine as shown in Figure 4.

   

   Figure 4

   1. Flange nuts (3/8 inch)
   2. U-bolt

6. Place the bracket onto the U-bolt and secure it with the 2 flange nuts (3/8 inch).

Parts needed for this procedure:

Note: Lift the seat to route the wire harness.

1. Route the wire harness from the foam-marker compressor behind the ROPS and under the guard plate (Figure 5).

   

   Figure 5

   1. ROPS
   2. Wire harness
   3. Guard plate

2. Connect the ground wire and relay switch and insert the 15 amp fuse into the fuse block (Figure 6).

   

   Figure 6

   1. Ground wire
   2. Fuse, 15 amp
   3. Relay switch

3. Connect the blade connector to the socket connector of the fuse block.

4. Route the harness along the machine harness up to the control panel (Figure 7).

   

   Figure 7

5. Connect the rocker switch to the harness (Figure 7).

6. Route the harness under the panel on the floor plate and up to the steering column (Figure 8).

   

   Figure 8

7. Attach the paddle switch bracket to the steering column with the 2 bolts (M6)

   

   Figure 9

   1. Threaded inserts (steering column)
   2. Mounting bracket (foam-control switch)
   3. Flange-head bolts (6 x 12 mm)

8. Assemble the switch into the bracket and press in the switch until it snaps securely into the opening.

   

   Figure 10

   1. 3-position paddle switch (foam-control switch)
   2. 8-socket connector
   3. Opening (mounting bracket for the foam-control switch)

   Note: Ensure that the paddle for the 3-position paddle switch (foam-control switch) is aligned outward.

Foam paddle switch—activates the compressor, generating a flow of foam and air to the right or left boom section (Figure 10).

Foam on/off switch—activates the compressor, generating a flow of foam to both of the boom sections simultaneously (Figure 7).

Indicator markings—located on the side of the tank; they indicate the solution level in the tank.

Foam regulator adjustment valve—controls the consistency of the foam solution. Adjusting the valve controls the amount of soap solution delivered to the foam nozzles. Increasing the flow results in larger, more frequent foam drops; decreasing the flow results in smaller, less frequent foam drops (Figure 11).

Note: A watery marker consistency may be helpful on windy days.

Pressure relief valve—pull the red tab on the tank cap outward to relieve pressure in the tank (Figure 11).

Important: Flush the system with clean water after each use, especially after using hard water. Do not apply lubricating oils, grease, or other petroleum products to the compressor motor assembly.

1. Ensure that both the left and right boom switches located on the console are in the Off position.

2. Pull out on the red pressure relief tab, and remove the black cap from the tank.

3. Pour the proper amount of water into the tank, and then add foam concentrate through the opening in the top of the tank according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

   Important: Extreme pH levels (hardness or softness) of the water will affect the amount of foam concentrate needed.

4. Install the cap on the tank and tighten it by hand.

5. For the initial operation, open the foam density adjustment valve 1/8 to 1/4 turn (Figure 11).

   

   Figure 11

   1. Foam regulator adjustment valve
   2. Pressure relief valve

6. Start operating the marking system and make a test pattern on the ground.

   Note: When you first start the marking system, allow 1 to 2 minutes for the foam to flow through the line.

7. Adjust the foam density adjustment valve to obtain the desired consistency and spray as normal.

   Note: If you leave the foam in the line for more than 2 hours, it may become watery. Before operating after a break of 2 or more hours, run the machine for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the excess water.

   If the foam in the machine is very watery, do the following:

   1. Close the foam density adjustment valve completely.

   2. Operate for 2 minutes.

   3. Wait 1 minute and then check the consistency of the foam.

   4. Adjust the foam to achieve the desired consistency.