Goldacres Compact 300L Operator's & Parts Manual
Compact 300L
Operator’s & Parts Manual
GA8700995 REV0 DEC 2018
Contents
Introduction ...........................3
Safety ................................4
Goldacres Warranty Statement .............9
Terms & Conditions ....................10
General Information & Specications ........12
Dimensions ...........................13
Power Source .........................14
Filling ...............................14
Spray Application ......................14
Identication ..........................14
Booms ..............................15
Boom Height .........................15
Boom Height Adjustment ................15
Boom Folding .........................16
Boom Fold Adjustment ..................16
Boom Lubrication ......................16
Wheels & Tyres ........................17
Flushing .............................18
Storage .............................18
Pump Troubleshooting ..................18
Pump Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Pump Service Parts - Shuro 2088 .........20
Spray Pump Assembly ..................21
Spray Gun - GunJet AA30L ..............22
Spray Gun - Nozzle ....................23
Chassis Assembly .....................24
Tank & Hoses Assembly .................25
Plumbing Schematic ....................27
Contact
Goldacres
1-3 Morang Crescent,
Mitchell Park Vic 3355
P: 03 5342 6399
F: 03 5342 6308
info@goldacres.com.au
Disclaimer
Any advice or recommendations given by Goldacres, Goldacres’ dealers, or employees is given in good faith and provided
based on the best information available to us. No liability or responsibility is accepted or implied as a result of any
information or advice tendered in this operating manual or by Goldacres its agents or employees. The end user accepts all
responsibility arising from that advice. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written permission from Goldacres.
All photographs and technical information remain the property of Goldacres.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Goldacres sprayer. For more than a quarter
of a century Goldacres has supplied
Australian farmers with quality, innovative
and technologically advanced spraying
solutions - equipment designed in Australia
for Australian conditions.
Goldacres not only produce Australia’s nest
range of spraying equipment - we also keenly
value the unique relationship we enjoy with
owners of our equipment. We are pleased to
welcome you as a Goldacres owner and look
forward to making your spray applications as
efcient as possible.
Please use this comprehensive resource to
gain a full understanding of your equipment,
and don’t hesitate to contact your Goldacres
Dealer or Goldacres for further information.
Roger Richards
General Manager
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Safety
General
The following pages outline important
safety information. At Goldacres safety is
a high priority. These safety and warning
instructions MUST be followed to ensure the
safe operation of your Goldacres equipment.
Explanation of key terms used in this
operator’s manual are:
DANGER - You will be killed or seriously hurt
if you don’t follow instructions
WARNING - You can be seriously hurt if you
don’t follow instructions
CAUTION - You can be hurt if you don’t
follow instructions
NOTE - Is used to notify people of
installation, operation or maintenance
information that is important but not hazard
related.
The Operator
All operators of this equipment should be
adequately trained in the safe operation
of this equipment. It is important that all
operator’s have read and fully understand
the operators manual prior to using this
equipment.
All new operators should be trained in an
area without bystanders or obstructions and
become familiar with the sprayer prior to
operation.
Safety Precautions
WARNINGS
• Never stand within the radius of boom
wings.
• Keep clear of overhead obstructions.
• CRUSH HAZARD - Keep hands clear of
moving parts when carrying out boom
fold and unfold sequences.
• Any unauthorised modications to this
equipment may affect its function and
create a serious safety risk.
• Never attempt to clean parts or nozzles,
by blowing with mouth.
• Never attempt to siphon chemicals, or
substances, by sucking.
• It is imperative that the vehicle
manufacturer’s specications be
checked and all instructions for use when
transporting, or towing, be adhered to at
all times.
• Care should be taken when transferring
liquid into the tank to ensure that the
gross weight of the equipment does
not exceed the carrying, braking and/or
towing capacity of the vehicle to which
the equipment is attached as specied
by the vehicle manufacturer.
NOTE: 1 LITRE WATER = 1KG.
• Water weighs 1kg per litre, however
conversion factors must be used when
spraying liquids that are heavier or lighter
than water. Example: liquid urea has a
density of 1.28 kg/L and will therefore be
signicantly heavier than water if the tank
is lled completely.
• Suitable care should be taken when
driving with the equipment attached to
the vehicle. Consideration should be
given to both the carrying capacity of the
vehicle and the gradient of the terrain
when determining the speed at which the
vehicle can be driven safely.
• Ensure that the maximum speed of
the vehicle, when loaded, is within the
vehicle manufacturers limitations.
• Ensure equipment is securely fastened,
or attached to the vehicle at all times.
• Regularly check the pump mounting
bolts. The pump will always vibrate to
some degree when operating, and this
may work the bolts loose.
CAUTIONS
• Always ensure that there is adequate
room for the boom to open.
• Always ensure that the boom is
adequately supported when transporting.
• A supply of fresh water should be with
the equipment at all times.
• Standard polyethylene tanks are not
designed for use with diesel fuel or any
ammable liquid.
• Do not use this machine in ambient
temperatures exceeding 40 degrees
Celsius.
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• Ensure that all bolts are tightened and
secured before operation.
• Where tted, always ensure that the
boom is securely supported when
travelling.
• Area surrounding equipment may
become slippery when wet.
NOTES
• Always read and understand the
operator’s manual prior to operation of
this equipment.
• It is the responsibility of the operator
to ensure that there are no decals
missing from the equipment and that any
damaged or missing decals are replaced
prior to operation.
• Goldacres equipment ordered or
operated, outside the guideline
limitations may not be warranted by
Goldacres for successful performance.
Operators working outside these
limitations do so at their own risk, unless
specic advice has been sought from
and provided by Goldacres in writing.
• Always read and follow the chemical
manufacturer’s guidelines for safe
application as per the chemical label.
Particular attention should be given to
the recommended target application rate
of the chemical being applied as per the
chemical label.
• Inspect the equipment thoroughly for
damage and wear before operation.
• Flush chemicals from equipment
immediately after use.
• Certain chemicals may be unsuitable for
use with Goldacres standard plumbing
designs. Consult your Goldacres dealer if
in doubt.
• Do not operate the equipment while
under the inuence of any drugs, alcohol
or if excessively tired.
• Make sure that the equipment complies
with all relevant road regulations when
transporting.
• When draining uids from the equipment
use appropriate, leak proof containers.
Do not use food or beverage containers
as someone may consume the contents
by mistake.
• After reading the operator’s manual
if there is any thing that you do not
understand please contact your
Goldacres dealer.
Safe Chemical Use
The safe use of Ag chemicals with this
equipment is the responsibility of the owner/
operators. All operators should be trained
in the safe use of Ag chemicals. Goldacres
suggest that a relevant course is completed
by owners/operators prior to operation of
this equipment as a spray unit.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Always wear close tting clothing and safety
equipment designed for the job.
Chemicals can be harmful to humans,
appropriate PPE should be used when
handling chemicals.
Always refer to the chemical manufacturers
label for guidelines on the appropriate PPE
to use with the chemicals you are using.
Goldacres also suggest that you read
and understand the following Australian
standards:
• Australian Standard for Chemical
protective clothing AS3765
• Australian Standard for Respiratory
protection devices AS1715
Airborne particles
Always stand well clear of equipment during
operation. Any spray drift is dangerous and
may be hazardous to humans and animals.
Fluids under pressure
Do not disconnect any hoses, nozzles
or lters while equipment is operating.
Disconnecting these components while
under pressure may result in uncontrolled
uid discharge which may be hazardous.
When the repair is complete ensure that
all ttings and lines are secured before re-
applying pressure.
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Cuts, Stabs & Punctures
When Servicing machine, be mindful of sharp
edges on parts such as trimmed cable ties,
hose clamps, cut reinforced hose and the
edges of plates and brackets as they could
cause cut, stab or puncture injuries.
ATV Safety
• Consult your ATV operator’s manual before
mounting this ATV tank.
• Do not t the spray tank to the front of your
AT V.
• Fully read the Owner’s Manual before
mounting this spray unit to an ATV or
vehicle.
• Before mounting to an ATV or vehicle
ensure that tment complies with weight
restrictions as specied by ATV or vehicle
manufacturer.
• OVERLOADING the ATV or vehicle, or
operating it improperly, may cause an
accident, injury or death.
• Do not load the ATV in excess of the load
limit capacity of the ATV as recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Filling the spray tank when tted to the ATV
will result in changes to the handling and
stability of the ATV.
• ATV tyres should be inated to the
manufacturers recommended operating
pressures.
• Do not attach other equipment to the ATV
spray tank. This may exceed the ATV spray
tank’s designed capacity and function.
• Reduce speed when operating the ATV
spray tank when tank is loaded.
• Allow for greater braking distances when
the ATV spray tank is loaded.
• To reduce possible ATV instability it is
recommended the ATV be stationary if spot
spraying on a slope or hill.
• Ensure the ATV or vehicle complies with
all relevant regulations for use on farm or
public roads.
• The weight of the unit signicantly
increases when lled to the maximum
recommended level. Remember: 1 litre of
water = 1 kilogram.
• The tank should be empty during
attachment or removal of the tank from the
AT V.
• Do not allow any other person to ride on
the ATV at the same time this ATV spray
tank is tted.
• Do not allow use of this sprayer by minors.
• Do not use the sprayer in the vicinity of
other people or animals.
DANGER: Failure to adhere to these
recommendations or follow these rules may
result in injury or death to the operator and/or
bystanders.
Anyone involved in the use or operation of
the ATV and ATV spray equipment should be
aware of, and trained in appropriate safety
recommendations including those contained in
this manual.
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Safety Decals
Understanding safety decals and their
purpose assists in the safe operation of your
sprayer. Safety decals are there for your
protection and it is the responsibility of the
owner operator to replace damaged and/or
missing safety decals.
Regularly review safety decals with
operators. It is very important to ensure
that all new machine components and
replacement parts include current hazard
identication decals.
Replacement safety decals can be ordered
from all Goldacres dealers.
GA8700491 - Compact 300L – Decal kit
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Warranty
How to make a warranty claim
In the event of a fault or breakdown with your
product, that you believe to be a warranty
issue, the following steps must be taken.
1. Ensure that you have read the
Operator’s Manual and gone through the
troubleshooting procedure.
2. If you continue to experience problems
then please contact your local authorised
Goldacres dealer. They will advise the
method of warranty service for your
product.
Warranty Duration
Goldacres' standard warranty is 12 months
from date of purchase.
Warranty Inclusions
• Chassis
• Steel Boom Components
• Tanks
• Electrical wire and connectors, (noncontaminated)
• Consoles and controllers
• Electrical motors and drivers
• Wheels, tyres and rims
• Pins and bushes*
• Pump housing
• Hydraulics
• Axle frame only
• Shockers and dampeners
• Wire cables
• Springs
• Drive chains*
• Wheel bearings*
*Failure caused by lack of lubrication not
covered.
Warranty Exclusions
• Pump diaphragms
• Pump Seals
• Pump check valves
• Pump O-rings
• Filters and lter screens
• Filter O-rings
• Chemical Hoses
• Solenoid Diaphragms
• Hand Gun, lance or wand seals and
O-rings
• Consumables, chemicals, fuels
• Items controlled by or tted to Non
Genuine parts or devices
• Contamination or corrosion of
components
• Hose reel seal sand O-rings
• Pressurised sprayer seals and O-rings
• Belts, couplings
• Adjustment of components
• Brake pads and components
• Globes / Bulbs
• Fuses
• Oil / uids / lters (Unless contaminated
or lost due to a warrantable failure)
• Boom break away tips
• Boom break away hinges
• Boom protectors
• Nozzles
• Nozzle Bodies
• Nozzle Body Brackets
• Nozzle Diaphragms and seals
• Wiper Blades
• Skid plates
• Wear plates
• Damaged items
• Worn or wearing items
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Goldacres Warranty Statement
This warranty is the only warranty applicable to
Goldacres new products (Products) and to the
maximum extent as permitted by law, is expressly
in lieu of any other conditions or warranties
expressed or implied in relation to the Product.
In Australia, Goldacres Products come with
guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to
a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to a major failure.
This Warranty gives you additional protection for
your Goldacres product and identies a preferred
approach to resolving warranty claims which will be
the quickest and simplest for all parties subject to
the exclusions, terms and conditions below.
Goldacres warrants its authorized Dealers who in
turn warrants the original purchaser (Owner) that
each new Goldacres Product will be free from
proven defect in materials and workmanship for
twelve (12) months from the date of delivery to the
rst owner according to conditions outlined herein.
Subject only to legislative obligations to the
contrary, Goldacres shall not be liable for incidental
or consequential damage resulting from ownership
or use of a Product.
Goldacres does not authorize any person to create
for it any other obligation or liability in connection
with these products.
The repair of the defective Product qualifying under
this warranty will be performed without charge
for labour and parts by any authorized Goldacres
service outlet within a reasonable time following the
delivery of the Product, at the cost of the owner, to
the service outlet / place of business advised
Goldacres in its absolute discretion may choose
to pay the cost of replacement or repair of the
product.
If the Product will be repaired or replaced, using
parts as supplied by Goldacres, repair may include,
at Goldacres discretion, the replacement of parts
with functionally equivalent remanufactured,
reconditioned or new parts.
Goldacres may request failed parts to be returned
to the factory.
Conditions of Warranty Coverage
The warranty covers only conditions resulting
directly from defects in workmanship or materials
used under normal use and service conditions.
The Warranty is not transferable.
The owner is responsible for the performance of
regular maintenance and service as specied in
the owner’s / operators manual applicable to the
product. Failure to follow regular maintenance as
advised may invalidate the warranty.
The owner must provide the Goldacres Dealer with
prompt written notice of the defect (within 14 days
of it occurring) and allow reasonable time for repair
and/or replacement.
Goldacres warranty cover excludes:
• Claims resulting from misuse, use of
incompatible chemical or uids, exceeding the
Product’s specications including overloading,
impact damage, negligence, accidental damage or
failure to perform recommended service or service
intervals or use the Product with good care.
• Failure due to faulty or inadequate electrical
sources of power. 12 volt power sources must be
checked for suitability to operate the product.
• The time taken to remove and re-install
warranted parts, products or components tted
to other than Goldacres brand products will not
be covered by Goldacres Warranty. Only labour
and parts directly attributable to the repair of the
Goldacres unit is covered.
• The cleaning of parts or products before or after
the warranty repair. Cleaning time is considered a
customer expense.
• Any Goldacres Product which has been repaired
by other than an authorized Goldacres dealer in a
way which, in the sole and absolute judgment of
Goldacres, adversely affects its performance or
reliability.
• The replacement of maintenance items such as
diaphragms, batteries, belts, etc.
• Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of
the product, liability to third parties or any other
consequential damages including damage to
crops, prots or revenue, other commercial losses
inconvenience or cost of rental or replacement
equipment.
• Incidental costs associated with a warranty
repair including any travel costs, out of hours
labour charges, transportation costs, freight costs
or any communications costs.
• Goldacres products purchased at auction or in
used condition.
Procedure for claiming:
Claims must be made through a Goldacres Dealer.
To make a claim under this Warranty, you should
• Contact your local Goldacres Dealer,
• Phone 1300 301 853 to locate a Goldacres
Dealer.
Owners returning products to a Goldacres Dealer
will require the original Dealer tax invoice, a copy
of the tax invoice or delivery docket and any
instruction manuals, information booklets or guides
that were shipped with the Product.
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