Techniques

Each weed is different and some can require a different technique, and settings. We have adapted our controls to better assist you in killing specific weed types, through the control monitor. To further help our customers, below are detailed instructions on the techniques to best kill specific weed types. Please feel free to click on the link and download and/or print these instructions.

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Broadleaf or Large, Moist Stem Weed Treatment

A. Heavy Weed Pressure

1. Pass Strategy:
   • 1st Pass: “Broadleaf”
   • 2nd Pass: “Broadleaf or Grass”
   • 3rd Pass: “Grass”
2. Speed:
   • 1st Pass: 2–3 mph
   • 2nd & 3rd Pass: 3–4 mph
3. Why Not Always Use “Grass” Setting?
   • “Grass” = ~15% more energy, but:
     • In moderate pressure: 15% more energy
     • In heavy pressure: only 2–3% more energy
     • Causes ~35% higher system temperature
     • May cause overheating and shutdown 2x faster
4. Monitor System Load:
   • Use Amperage Color on the monitor
5. Better Results Require Better Techniques
6. Weather Impact (“No-Sunshine Difference”):
   • Sunny: visible effects in ~72 hours
   • Cloudy: takes ~2x longer

B. Light to Moderate Weed Pressure

1. Pass Strategy:
   • 1st Pass: “Broadleaf”
   • 2nd & 3rd Pass: “Grass”
2. Speed:
   • 1st Pass: 2–3 mph
   • 2nd & 3rd Pass: 3–4 mph
3. Same energy and wear concerns as above
4. Monitor system load using Amperage Color
5. Better technique = better results
6. Same weather-related effect as above

Grass or Woody Stem Hard-To-Kill Species Treatment

A. Heavy Grass/Weed Pressure

1. Pass Strategy:
   • Pass #1: “Broadleaf”
   • Pass #2 & #3: “Grass”
2. Speed:
   • Pass #1 & #2: 2–3 mph
   • Pass #3: 3–3.5 mph
3. Same caution about “Grass” setting:
   • Minimal energy gain in heavy conditions
   • Much more wear and heat
4. Watch Amperage Color to prevent overload
5. Technique matters!
6. Weather Effects still apply

B. Light to Moderate Pressure

1. Pass Strategy:
   • Pass #1: “Broadleaf”
   • Pass #2 & #3: “Grass”
2. Speed:
   • Pass #1 & #2: 2–3 mph
   • Pass #3: 3–3.5 mph
3. Same warnings apply
4. Monitor load with Amperage Color
5. Results improve with technique
6. Same delay in cloudy weather

System Monitoring Resources

• System Overload Monitoring
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• Low Amperage Warning
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