Ag Spray 6500 User Manual
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operation & maintenance manual
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INTRODUCTION
1. Read and understand the Operators Manual and all
safety signs before using.
2. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine, turn
monitor off, set park brake, remove ignition key, wait
for nozzles to stop spraying before servicing,
adjusting, or repairing.
3. Before spraying a field, be familiar with all potential
hazards: trees, rocks, ditches, gullies, etc. Plan the
spraying route to avoid hazards. Remember you are
driving a wide machine. USE CAUTION WHEN
CORNERING.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Do not allow riders on the sprayer or tractor during
operation or transporting.
6. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children,
before starting or filling with water or chemical.
7. Stay away from wing pinch points when folding or
extending wings. Keep others away.
8. Stay away from power lines when extending or
folding wings. Electrocution can occur without
direct contact.
9. Read chemical manufacturers warnings, instructions
and procedures before starting and follow them
exactly.
10. Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals. Always
wear protective clothing and follow safe handling
procedures.
11. Spray only when potential for chemical drift is at a
minimum. Even small amounts can affect
neighboring crops or sensitive plants and people.
12. Dispose of chemical containers by triple rinsing them
into the sprayer tank or thoroughly rinsing, crushing
and delivering to regional disposal site.
13. In case of poisoning, get immediate medical attention.
14. Only rinse sprayer while still in the field. Spray the
rinse thinly over the field already sprayed. Never
contaminate the farmyard or drainage systems with
sprayer rinse.
15. Do not eat in the field when spraying.
16. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are in good condition.
17. Before applying pressure to chemical system make
sure that all connections are tight and that all hoses
and fittings are in good condition.
18. Review safety instructions annually.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Before operating the Sprayer and each time thereafter, the following areas should be checked off:
1. Lubricate the machine per the schedule outlined in
the “Maintenance Section”.
2. Use only a tractor of adequate power and weight to
operate the Sprayer.
3. Ensure that the machine is properly attached to the
tractor. Be sure that a mechanical retainer is installed
through the drawbar pin and the safety chain is
attached to the drawbar cage. Jack is properly
stowed on bottom side of the tongue.
4. Check the hydraulic system. Ensure that the
hydraulic reservoir in the tractor is filled to the
required specifications.
5. Inspect all hydraulic lines, hoses, fittings and couplers
for tightness. Use a clean cloth to wipe any
accumulated dirt from the couplers before
connecting to the hydraulic system of the tractor.
6. Check the tires and ensure that they are inflated to
the specified pressure.
7. Calibrate the sprayer if it is the start of the season or
a new chemical is being used. Calibrate as specified
in rate control manual.
8. Check the condition and routing of all chemical hoses
and lines. Replace any that are damaged. Re-route
those that are rubbing pinched or crimped.
9. Check the spray pattern of each nozzle. Remove and
clean or replace any that have an unusual pattern.
10. Remove the steel mesh line filters and wash with
clean water. Reinstall.
11. Check that all connections in the electrical system are
connected and tight.
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12. Remove delivery bolt (see figure 9) on breakaway
clamp and ensure wing breaks away freely and
returns to locked position. (Delivery bolt should not
be reinstalled, for delivery safety only)
13. Consult tractor manufacturers manual for hydraulic
operation system.(open or closed center system)
For closed center systems, leave hydraulic boom
operation block located on the center of boom as
factory installed (see figure 4). For open center
hydraulic systems, the by-pass (dump) valve needs
to be put back in th place of the by-pass (dump)
plug (see figure 3).
CONVERTING CLOSED CENTER TO
OPEN CENTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
* Standing behind the center of the sprayer looking
toward the tractor locate the boom folding hydraulic
block .
* Locate the by-pass (dump) valve (see figure 4) on the
right hand side and the by-pass (dump) plug on left
hand side.
FIG. 2
* Remove both plug and valve.
* Reinstall by-pass valve on left hand side and
plug on right hand side.
* Plug in by-pass valve into 2 pin connector.
14. Inspect boom alignment.
* The boom is equipped with set bolt adjustments
to provide a means to adjust alignment.
* With the boom in field spraying position look down
the sprayer boom from end to end and adjust
alignment bolts as needed at each hinge.
* 6 points should be inspected annually.
* Left and right inner boom (see figure 6)
* Left and right outer boom (see figure 7)
* Left and right break away (see figure 8)
To adjust, loosen jam nut, turn position bolt to the required
position and retighten jamnut.
FIG. 9
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FIG. 3
TOP OF SPRAYER
OPEN CENTER SYSTEM
FIG. 4
BOTTOM OF SPRAYER
CLOSED CENTER SYSTEM
TOP OF SPRAYER
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BOTTOM OF SPRAYER
SPRAYER OPERATION
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
**CAUTION**
DO NOT PULL AT ROAD SPEEDS WITH
PRODUCT IN MAIN TANK
Electrocution hazard. Keep away from power lines. To prevent
serious injury or death from electrocution:
1. Stay well away from power lines when folding or
extending wings. Electrocution can occur without
direct contact.
2. Lower wings completely before moving or
transporting.
BOOM OPERATION
* Mount 7-function control box in a convenient place for easy
operator access. Attach to a 12 volt power source (supplied with
convenience tractor power plug). Route control cable through
tractor cab and plug connectors together and route wiring harness across hitch. *Be sure there are no powerlines next to the
machine and the sprayer is located in an open area enough to
allow the booms to swing out and fold over without hitting any
obstructions. The hydraulic circuit control lever to the boom
function circuit must be placed in positive flow position prior to
operating. The boom circuit only requires 3 gpm of hydraulic
flow. Set hydraulic flow accordingly, increasing hydraulic flow
will not speed up boom function. Only reduce sprayer pump and
tractor performance.
FIG. 8
1. LEFT BOOM TILT POSITION:
This spring-loaded-to-neutral-center toggle switch controls the
left boom tilt function. Move the switch up and hold to raise
the tip of the left boom and down to lower. Release the switch,
the left boom will stop moving and it will remain in position. Use
this function to raise the tip of the boom to clear obstructions.
2. BOOM UP/DOWN:
This spring-loaded-to-neutral-center toddle switch controls the
boom height cylinders. Move the switch up and hold to raise
the entire boom assembly. Move the switch down and hold to
move down. Release the switch, the boom will stop and remain
at that position. To ensure optimal boom performance never
run boom in fully down position. Doing so eliminates boom
ride accumulator.
Note: Once tower cylinder bottoms out raise 1” for lowest recommended sprayer height.
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