Troubleshooting Sprayer Tools

Effective weed management relies on functioning tools. Here we present common issues and troubleshooting steps for four types of spray tools: Hand sprayers, Backpack sprayer, Electric backpack sprayers and Power sprayers. The information provided is not comprehensive, rather it is a compilation of experiences from practitioners who use these tools to conduct natural resources management on Oʻahu. Jump to the end to see more about the programs involved and how this resource. In addition to addressing common sprayer issues, we provide recommended tool/parts list for your field crews to have on hand so as to be able to address any of these issues in the field. And finally, lists of vendors/suppliers to keep your programs well stocked and able to make these in-house fixes.

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Often, these issues can be avoided with regular maintenance, which we see as a key part of tool use. And sometimes, especially when engines are involved, a professional level of expertise is needed to fix broken tools. However, the following tool malfunctions may be easily addressed while in the field to be able to continue your days work between maintenance or before a larger issue has been diagnosed.