Preview Nsts Operator Check Sheet

National Sprayer Testing Scheme - Operator Check Sheet

Owner: Operator: Make:

Model: Serial No: Reg No:

Date: Hours/mileage:

Regularly

Mechanical

 Is the attachment to tractor secure?

 Is the chassis and structure free of cracks and rust?

 Are the wheels and tyres in good condition?

 Are guards, inc. PTO shaft guard, secure and

undamaged?

Hydraulic system, inc. tracking system if fitted.

 Are they free from leaks under pressure?

 Are the hoses and connections worn or cracked?

Electrical system

 Is the wiring undamaged & are all connections properly

insulated?

 Do all the lights work properly?

Pneumatic system

 Is the system free from leaks when under working under

operating pressures?

Sprayer tank

 Are the tank/chassis fasteners secure?

 Free from leaks?

 Does the lid fit securely and free from leaks?

 Is the contents gauge clearly legible?

Boom

 Is it properly latched when folded for transport?

 When unfolded, is it straight and level?

 Does the height adjustment and suspension work

properly?

 Does the boom return to level when displaced to left and

right?

 Are the break-backs functioning freely?

 Are the mountings and linkages secure and not worn?

'Spray lines'

 Are they free from leaks under pressure?

 No hoses and connectors worn or cracked?

 Are all valves and filters in good condition?

Nozzles

 Are all fittings and turrets in good condition?

 Are all nozzles correctly orientated?

 Are all check-valves working properly?

 Is the spray/distribution pattern visually correct?

Regularly (cont)

Controls and valves

 Are the master on/off switches working correctly?

 Are all boom section switches functioning?

 Can you read the pressure gauges easily?

 Are all labels appropriate and legible?

 Is the pressure adjustment/stable?

 Pressure gauge reading zero?

Chemical induction system

 Are the system and controls working properly?

 Is it free from leaks under pressure?

 Are all labels appropriate and readable?

 Is the rinse system and container wash system working

properly?

Tank rinse system

 Is the system functioning properly?

External washdown

 Is the system functioning properly?

Personal

 Water supply tank filled?

 Is the clothing locker clean and contents complete?

Periodically

 Jug test all nozzle outputs

Date Completed ………………………….

 Formally complete and file check sheet

Next test due …………………………………

Comments/Notes/specific items requiring attention

Key: Checked/Completed  Needs Attention X

Adjusted A Not Applicable na

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