This standard is applicable to mounted, trailed and self-propelled sprayers used in agriculture and horticulture. It specifies requirements andTheir verification forThe design and performance of sprayers with regard to minimizingThe potential risk of environmental contamination.In addition, it specifies the requirements for identification of the sprayer andThe minimum content of the instruction handbook.NOTE Conformity with EN 12761 can only be stated whenThe sprayer meetsThe requirements of EN 12761-1:2001 and one of the following specific PartsSpecific requirements for field crop sprayers are included in EN 12761-2:2001 and for air-assisted sprayers for bush and tree crops in EN 12761-3:2001.This standard does not cover safety aspects which are dealt with in EN 907.
EN 12761-1:2001 history
2001EN 12761-1:2001 Agricultural and Forestry Machinery - Sprayers and Liquid Fertilizer Distributors - Environmental Protection - Part 1: General