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Presented by:
Greg Pavlovcic Branch Manager, Columbus
Ron RadosBranch Manager, Cleveland
December 10, 2009
Do’sLearn The Equipment
Don’tsRely on Manual
Load & SafetyGuessing Game
CalibrationNo Calibration
Maintenance Neglect
Winter Maintenance Just Throw on Trailer
Familiarity with Property
Use Where You Shouldn’t
Why use Mechanized Equipment ?ProductivityConsistencyAccuracyUniformitySafety
Why Use Mechanized Equipment…
Walking with a Spreader18 to 26 Stops a dayAbout 135 to 200 M a day$750.00 to $1000.00 a day in revenueNeed to go over the lawn twice to complete the lawn. Once to fertilize and once to spray weedsNeed to carry 200 – 400 gallons of water mixed with chemical
Why Use Mechanized Equipment…
Using a Ride On Spreader25 to 46 stops a dayAbout 225 to 850 M a day$1300.00 to $3000.00 a day in revenueOnly need to go over the lawn onceNo need to pull hose over the lawn to spray weedsCarry multiple products
Why Use Mechanized Equipment…
We Still Need to Walk Some Areas
Why Use Mechanized Equipment…
Consistency, Accuracy, & Uniformity Factor
Same speed all day longEven spray patternSame rate from start to finishA lot less applicator fatigueCan calibrate all equipment to Spray and fertilize at the same rate
Why Use Mechanized Equipment…
Why Ride On Equipment is SaferKeeps the applicator out of
the fertilizerKeeps the applicator out of
the spray patternLess applicator fatigueFill up less oftenYou need to pull hose all
over lawn then reel it up with chemical on it
Fertilizer and spray pattern are out front and easy to see when operating
Why Use Mechanized Equipment…
Employee TrainingRead company employee manualBasic fertilizer knowledgeTraining on all equipment (At Shop)Ride along trainingSecond ride along Two
weeks laterGet Pesticide License
Why Use Mechanized Equipment
Why Calibration is ImportantProduct PerformanceLabel RatesProduct FailureTurf DamageStaying within BudgetCompliance with Ohio
Department of Agriculture
When Calibration Goes Wrong
Why Calibration is Important…
When Calibration Goes Wrong
Why Calibration is Important…
When Calibration Goes Wrong
Why Calibration is Important…
When Calibration Goes Wrong
Why Calibration is Important…
The Calibration Difference…
Why Calibration is Important…
Staying Within Budget
Bag Coverage
Round Requirement
Bags Needed
Price per Bag
Price for Round
10,500 sq. ft.
20 mill sq.
1905 bags
$17.00
$32,385
Why Calibration is Important…
Estimated
Correctly
Estimated
Incorrectly
12,000 sq. ft.
20 mill sq ft
1667 bags
$17.00
$28,339
Difference of $4,046
Example #1
Staying Within Budget
Bag Coverage
Round Requirement
Bags Needed
Price per Bag
Price for Round
10,500 sq. ft.
20 mill sq.
1905 bags
$38.00
$72,390
Why Calibration is Important…
Estimated
Correctly
Estimated
Incorrectly
12,000 sq. ft.
20 mill sq ft
1667 bags
$38.00
$63,346
Difference of $9,044
Example #2
A Beautiful Lawn Doesn’t Happen by Itself
Why Calibration is Important…
Granular Calibration
Two Types of CalibrationLiquid Calibration
Why Calibration is Important…
Granular Calibration
How to Begin Calibration ProcessSelect FertilizerKnow Rate Per 1000
Square FeetSelect Speed for
ApplicationSelect Spreader Width
for FertilizerEnsure Fertilizer / Spray
Width Cover Same Area
Why Calibration is Important…
Granular and Liquid Calibration Process
Things Needed To Start
Do The Math & Verify Speed
Verify Spread Width
Equipment Maintenance
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Things Needed To Start
Granular and Liquid Calibration Process
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Things Needed to Start
Bring:MachineApplicatorMarking flagsStop watchScaleBucketProductEquipment folder
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Granular and Liquid Calibration Process
Things Needed To Start
Do The Math & Verify Speed
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Do the Math
What we know:5,280 feet in 1 mile60 minutes in 1 hour
What we want:Travel 5 miles per hourSpread Width is 5 feet wide
from center to centerWe want to apply 5 pounds
of fertilizer per 1000 square feet
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
5,280 feet per mile ÷ 60 minutes per hour =88 feet traveled in one minute
Do the Math1. Find how far you will travel
in 1 minute at 1 mile per hour
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
5 mph × 88 feet =440 feet traveled in 1 minute
Do the Math2. We want to travel 5 mph
and find out how far we will travel in 1 minute:
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
220 feet in thirty seconds × 5 feet spreader width = 1,100 square feet
Do the Math 3. To make things easier,
break it down to thirty seconds:
220 feet
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Verify Speed Measure out 220 feet Set stops for handles Set RPM with throttle Start timing when machine
passes flags Check time when machine
reaches 220 feet Adjust throttle and repeat
until 30 seconds is reached Record RPM’s
220 feet
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
6 mph × 88 feet = 528 feettraveled in 1 minute
Do the Math2. If you wanted to travel 6
mph and find out how far we will travel in 1 minute:
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
264 feet in thirty seconds × 5 feet spreader width = 1,320 square feet
Do the Math3. To make things easier,
break it down to thirty seconds:
220 feet264 feet
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
1,100 square feet ÷ 1000 square feet = 1.1 M’s
Do the Math4. Change 1,100 square feet
to number of M’s.
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
1,320 square feet ÷ 1000 square feet = 1.32 M’s
Do the Math4. Change 1,320 square feet
to # of M’s.
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
5 lbs. product x 1.1 thousand square feet = 5.5 lbs. needed to cover 1,100 square feet
Do the Math
6. We know we will cover 1,320 square feet:
5 lbs. product x 1.32 thousand square feet = 6.6 lbs. needed to cover 1,320 square feet
5. We know we will cover 1,100 square feet:
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Things Needed To Start
Do The Math & Verify Speed
Verify Spread Width
Granular and Liquid Calibration Process
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Flagging Distance & Spreader Width
5 feet
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Fertilizer Pattern
1. Make sure to measure from center of both passes
2. Make sure the fertilizer pattern width allows spray pattern to overlap properly
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Rate Dial and Fertilizer
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
The Calibration Run Put the 5.5 lbs. of fertilizer in the
empty hopper and drive to 220 feet marker
If you run out you will need to lower your rate dial and try again
If you have some left you will need to increase your rate dial and try again
Always move over five feet before making another pass to avoid over fertilizing
Always record fertilizer type, tachometer reading, and number on the rate dial for future reference
220 feet
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
When To CalibrateProduct changes When you change fertilizer
companiesIf fertilizer bag count and
weed control do not match square footage done at end of day
If problems occur such as: StripingProduct failureTurf damage
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Two Types of CalibrationGranular Calibration Liquid Calibration
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Liquid CalibrationLiquid Calibration
How to Begin Calibration ProcessSelect nozzle typeKnow Rate Per 1000
Square FeetSelect Speed for
ApplicationKnow Spray Width and
amount of nozzles usedEnsure Fertilizer / Spray
Width Cover Same Area
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Do the Math
What we know:Nozzle typeNumber of nozzlesNozzle spacingWhere to set the tachometer
What we want:Travel 5 miles per hourSpread Width is 5 feet wide
from center to centerWe want to spray a half gallon
of water per 1000 square feetSpray at 40 psi
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Finding the Nozzle Find the nozzle type you are
using on chart find 5 mph and gallons per 1000
square feet Find PSI Then find nozzle color
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Finding the Nozzle
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Check the Chart Collect water from each
nozzle for 30 seconds Should equal half a
gallon If it does not check
nozzles and strainers and adjust psi
Why some nozzles might put out more water
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Show Tank and Valves
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Calibrating Hand Sprayer Collect water from the nozzle
for 30 seconds We want half a gallon per 30
seconds If it does not equal half a
gallon, adjust PSI and try again
Write down PSI Always adjust to the proper
psi when using hand sprayer
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Spray Pattern
Stay 2 feet away from bed
edge
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Herbicide Damage to Trees and Shrubs
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Spraying By Hand and Near Beds
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Granular and Liquid Calibration Process
Things Needed To Start
Do The Math & Verify Speed
Verify Spread Width
Equipment Maintenance
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Machine Maintenance Important For Calibration
Nozzle Strainer Impeller Keep machine and frame
clean Clean Hopper Engine Tire pressure
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Got Calibration ????
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Dirty Filter & Nozzle Can Lead to Chemical Burn in Turf
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Dirty Impeller Can Lead to Striped Lawn
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Clean Impeller, Rate Dial and FrameClean hopper, rate dial and
machine after every couple of stops
Build up of fertilizer may fall off and cause burn spots in the lawn
Dirty and clogged hopper will lead to stripping
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Check Nozzles Every Day
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Winter Equipment Maintenance Engine Work Tires and Spindles checked
and replaced Frame is checked Spray system checked Nozzles changed Equipment cleaned Hoses checked and
replaced
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Works on all Types of Equipment
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
Why Calibration is ImportantProduct PerformanceProduct FailureLabel RatesTurf DamageStaying within BudgetCompliance with Ohio
Department Agriculture
Granular & Liquid Calibration Process…
You are Ready to Fertilize
Presented by:
Greg Pavlovcic Branch Manager, Columbus
Ron RadosBranch Manager, Cleveland
December 10, 2009
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