Sprayer Tank Cleanout Checklist
A cleanout checklist for sprayer tanks to help operators remove chemical residue between products and crops, protecting the next crop and the environment.
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What is on this checklist
- Read previous product label for cleanout steps
- Wear the PPE the label calls for
- Drain tank and boom into a safe area
- Rinse tank, lines, and boom
- Clean strainers and nozzle screens
- Use cleaning agent per the label
- Flush boom and hoses again
- Handle rinsate per label and state rules
- Record products, date, and who cleaned
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and TCEQ.
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