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during the flight operation. For most operations, no
more than 30 gallons of pesticide will be required
for any one spray flight. At normal dispersal rates
and flight procedures, this corresponds to 1.0 - 1.5
hours of flying time.
32.
Ensure that the provided overflow line on the tank
extends outside of the aircraft and is secured to
the boom.
33.
After pumping the pesticide into the tank, clean the
pump by pumping flushing solution through it and
into the tank.
34.
Check all power and control plugs for proper
installation and all circuit breakers to be sure they
are activated.
35.
Recheck the indicator lights.
36.
Make sure that the pesticide flow control valve is
open. The valve motor switch is interlocked (series
connected) with the pump switch and must be
open before the spraying operation can begin.
Closing the valve electronically will stop operation
of the unit. The valve is left open during the
mission.
37.
Activate the pump switch. Full flow should occur
immediately when the unit is activated.
38.
Observe each nozzle carefully to determine proper
operation (i.e., full flow). When the unit is turned off
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