Arable
Analysis of most common faults (2020)
• Five of the faults relate to leaks and drips. • One of the faults (hose condition) will become a leak or drip.
So, 60% of faults are all attributed to this one similar issue!
These are all relatively simple, straightforward and quick to rectify, and should be done when they occur to ensure environmental problems are avoided whenever possible.
Activity: What is the most effective method of checking for leaks on your sprayer? Record your answer below.
How many of you use this method to check for leaks? Discuss with the other delegates.
Quite often, it seems faults that have recently occurred before a test are left for the machine examiner to rectify at the time of the test. So, the NSTS test is also a service on the machine, which should not be the case.
NSTS operator check sheet
The NSTS operator check sheet has been updated to reflect the Red Tractor requirement for the sprayer to be calibrated each year.
See Appendix page 60 for full size version.
Note: Three NRoSO points are available for attending the NSTS test on your applicator.
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