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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Be Aware of Signal Words
The word that designates a degree
or level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
!
DANGER!
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extremesituations,typicallyfor
machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
!
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
!
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
!
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s
view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Decals” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
OFF
ON
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲ Slow moving tractors, self-pro-
pelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
▲ Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads. Use
lights and devices provided with
implement.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Disengage power, put tractor in
park, turn off engine, and remove
the key.
▲ Detach and store sprayer in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure sprayer by using
blocks and supports.
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Use A Safety Chain
▲ A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar.
▲ Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of the towed
machinery.
▲ Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other specified anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in the chain to permit turning.
▲ Do not use safety chain for tow-
ing.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED. Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrains require a
slower speed.
▲ Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲ Do not transport sprayer when
filled with chemicals.
▲ Do not tow an implement that
weighs more than 1.5 times the
weight of towing vehicle.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts. It is
recommended that the operator of
this sprayer carry a minimum fivepound ABC fire extinguisher.
▲ Keep a first aid kit.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understandprocedurebefore
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean dry area.
▲ Disengage power, put tractor in
park, turn off engine, and remove
key before preforming maintenance.
▲ Make sure all moving parts have
stopped and all pressure in the
system is relieved.
▲ Allow sprayer to cool completely.
▲ Do not work on hoses, nozzles or
plumbing components (with the
exception of throttling valve and
chemical inductor) while pump is
running or hoses are pressurized.
Disengage pump and release
hose pressure by turning boom
section switches on before working on individual components.
▲ Do not grease or oil sprayer while
it is in operation.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable
(-) before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding on sprayer.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from sprayer before operation.
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Important Safety Information
Handle
Chemicals Properly
▲ Read and follow Chemical Manu-
facturer’s instructions.
▲ Protective clothing should be
worn.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil, and property.
▲ Inhaling smoke from any type of
chemical fire is a serious health
hazard.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chem-
icals as specified by the chemical
manufacturer.
▲ Before adding chemical to the
tank, make sure tank is at least
half full. Concentrate should not
be poured into an empty tank.
▲ Never leave fill hose attached to
the sprayer after filling tank.
Chemicals in tank can siphon out
of tank and contaminate freshwater source.
▲ Always keep handwash tank filled
with clean water and have soap
available in case of an emergency.
Flush any area of the body that is
contaminated by chemicals immediately and thoroughly.
▲ Do not touch sprayer components
with mouth or lips.
▲ If chemical is swallowed, carefully
follow the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations and consult with a doctor.
▲ If persons are exposed to a chem-
ical in a way that could affect their
health, consult a doctor immediately with the chemical label or
container in hand. Any delay
could cause serious illness or
death.
▲ Dispose of empty chemical con-
tainers properly. By law rinsing of
the used chemical container must
be repeated three times. The container should then be punctured to
prevent future use. An alternative
is to jet-rinse or pressure rinse the
container.
▲ Wash hands and face before eat-
ing when working with chemicals.
Shower as soon as spraying is
completed for the day.
▲ Spray only with acceptable wind
conditions. Make sure wind drift of
chemicals will not affect any surrounding land, people or animals.
▲ Never wash the sprayer tank out
within 100 feet of any freshwater
source or in a car wash.
▲ Rinse out the tank and spray rinse
water on the last field sprayed.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the
instructions given in this manual
before operation. Refer to the “Safety
Decals” section, read all instructions
noted on them.
▲ Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the unit. This
sprayer can be dangerous and
can cause bodily harm if not properly used or guarded.
▲ Keep others away from sprayer
when in operation.
▲ Operate sprayer from the driver’s
seat only.
▲ Use only water without pesticides
added to calibrate the sprayer.
▲ Do not exceed the calibrated
sprayer speed and pressure when
operating.
▲ Do not leave tractor or sprayer
unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor
could cause serious injury or death.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor
and sprayer during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
▲ When using a PTO pump, be sure
that (1) PTO shield is in place on
the tractor, (2) PTO coupler bolts
are torqued to the correct specification, and (3) torque bar is properly chained to tractor drawbar.
▲ When inductor tank is not being
used, keep inductor tank valve
closed to prevent chemical overflow.
▲ Run pump when using inductor
tank. Failure to do so will cause
chemical overflow.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressurebefore disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or card-
board, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a doc-
tor immediately. Any fluid injected
into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
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Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Protective clothing and equipment
should be worn.
▲ Do not wear contaminated cloth-
ing. Wash protective clothing and
equipment with soap and water
after each use. Personal clothing
must be laundered separately
from household articles.
▲ Clothing contaminated with cer-
tain pesticides (read the label)
must be destroyed according to
state and local regulations.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or
earplugs.
▲ Operatingequipmentsafely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphoneswhileoperating
machinery.
Tire Safety
▲ Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow operator to stand
to one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or
herbicides to use the following personal safety equipment. Always follow the chemical label instructions,
operator safety and the effectivity of the product depends
upon operator actions.
▲ Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat
▲ Waterproof apron
▲ Face shield, goggles or full face
respirator. Goggles with side
shields or a full face respirator is
required if handling or applying
dusts, wettable powders, or granules or if being exposed to spray
mist.
▲ Cartridge-typerespiratorap-
provedforpesticidevapors
unless label specifies another
type of respirator.
▲ Waterproof, unlined gloves. Neo-
prene gloves are recommended.
▲ Clothcoveralls/outerclothing
changed daily; waterproof items
if there is a chance of becoming
wet with spray
▲ Waterproof boots or foot cover-
ings
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Safety Decals
Your implement comes equipped with all safety decals in place.
They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
1. Read and follow decal directions.
2. Keep all safety decals clean and legible.
3. Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals
from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for
proper decal placement.
Important Safety Information
4. When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals.
5. To install new decals:
a.Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed.
b.Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,
being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.
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Rotating Driveline
818-187C
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Amber Reflector
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Amber Reflector
818-303C
Chemical Overflow
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818-323C
Personal Safety Equipment
Danger
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General Caution
818-339C
High Pressure Fluid Warning
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Tire Inflation & Torquing Caution
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Tire Inflation & Torquing Caution
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818-548C
Inflation & Torquing Caution
818-696C
Water Contamination Warning
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ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
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Introduction
This implement has been designed with care and built by
skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup,
maintenance and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Description of Unit
The TS1000 is a pull-type sprayer units.
Intended Usage
Use sprayer to apply chemicals to agricultural-production
crops only. Do not modify sprayer for use with attachments
other than those approved by Great Plains.
Using This Manual
This manual will familiarize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help
ensure safe and efficient operation.
The information in this manual is current at printing. Some
parts may change to assure top performance.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while
in use unless otherwise stated.
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information related to
the preceding topic. For safe and correct operation,
read and follow the directions provided before continuing.
NOTE: Useful information related to the preceding topic.
Owner Assistance
If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a
Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains
products.
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should
only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the
serial and model number when ordering parts from your
Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located as
shown in Figure A.
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Figure A
Serial Number
Record your sprayer model and serial number here for
quick reference:
Model Number: _________________________________
Serial Number: _________________________________
Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with
your new machine. If you do not understand any part of
this manual or are not satisfied with the service received,
please take the following actions.
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager. Make sure they are aware of any problems so
they can assist you.
2. If you are still unsatisfied, seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership.
3. For further assistance write to:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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Assembly and Setup
Before You Start
1. Find an open, flat area to assemble the sprayer.
2. Read all the instructions and understand them before
assembling the sprayer.
3. Have the adequate tools necessary.
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual for the sprayer. A basic understanding of how the sprayer works will aid
in the assembly, setup and operation of the sprayer. Find
an open, flat area to assemble the sprayer and attach it to
the tractor.
Tractor/Sprayer Hook-Up
The Great Plains Sprayer is equipped with a ball hitch on
sprayers equipped with a PTO driveline pump.
A single tang hitch is used in place of the ball hitch on other pump options. If the sprayer has a single tang hitch, attach it to the tractor using a hitch pin with a retaining hair
pin. Park the sprayer in a open, flat area. With the jack in
the park position, figure 2. Skip instructions 1-4 and proceed with 5.
If the sprayer is equipped with the ball hitch, use the instructions 1-4 to assemble the hitch plate.
Refer to Figure 1
1. Remove the hammer- strap on the tractor. Assemble
the ball hitch plate (1) to the drawbar by placing the
1" x 5" long bolt (2) through the drawbar hole using flat
washers on both ends.
2. Secure the 3/4" x 5" long bolts (3) in the slots of the
ball hitch plate (1) and in the slots of the backup plate
(4) using the flange nuts provided. Orient the backup
plate (4) with the slots in the opposite direction of the
ball hitch plate.
Refer to Figure 2
3. Park the sprayer in an open, flat area with the jack in
the park position.
4. Back the tractor up to the sprayer and hook up the
sprayer ball hitch onto the stud (5) mounted on the ball
hitch plate (1). Secure the ball hitch with the flat washer (6) and the lynch pin (7).
Assembly and Setup
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Refer to Figure 3
5. Now that the sprayeris attached to the tractor, prepare
to level the frame of the sprayer by securely supporting the front of the frame with a hoist.
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2. To determine the correct setting of the flow rate, start
out with the hydraulic flow control valve set at a minimum flow for the pair of outlets that operate the pump.
3. With water in the sprayer tank and in the pump, place
the hydraulic lever in the float position.
4. Open up the sprayer flow control valve to its maximum
setting.
5. Start the tractor and engage the pump by placing the
hydraulic lever in the down (forward) position.
6. Once the system builds pressure, close the agitation
valve, shut off the boom section switches, and close
the throttling valves (if applicable).
7. The pump is now at dead head pressure and the hydraulic control valve must be adjusted so the spray
pressure reaches 80 PSI maximum on the nozzle
pressure gauge. Thisprocess should be done with the
tractor throttle set at normal operating speed. Mark
this setting on the hydraulic control valve for future reference.
8. Open up the agitation valve.
Figure 3
Hitch Height Adjustment
6. Adjust the frame by moving the adjustment bolts (1) to
a position where the frame is sloping to the front about
one degree. This will allow the fluid in the tank to drain
into the sump when the sprayer is in use. Securely fasten the adjustment bolts (1) using the Torque ValuesChart in the “Appendix” section on page 35.
Tractor/Hydraulic Pump Hook-Up
The hydraulic motor used on all liquid pumps is a 7 GPM
motor. If the tractor used on the sprayer does not have the
capabilities to adjust the remotes down to this flow, then a
hydraulic flow divider kit must be installed so that flow can
be controlled and to prevent operating the pump at excessive speeds. See an Great Plains dealer.
To hook up the pump conduct the following instructions:
Refer to Figure 4
1. The pressure hose coming out of the tractor remotes
must be connected to the “I” port of the motor and the
return line connected to the “O” port. Before operating, place a stop in the neutral position for the tractor
hydraulics so that the hydraulic lever can only be
moved to the float and down positions. Refer to the
tractor’s operator manual or tractor dealer on information for the neutral stop.
Outlet Port
Inlet Port
Date Code
Motor Model (204N,206N,210N)
27141
Figure 4
Ace Pump Connections
NOTE: Do not move the hydraulic lever into the neutral position while the hydraulic pump is running. To do so may
cause damage to the hydraulic pump.
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Ace Pump Flow Limiter (Option)
Refer to Page 33 Figure 27
The flow limiter is a hydraulic device designed to
shut off the flow of hydraulic oil when a specified
flow is exceeded. On tractors with LOAD SENSING (LS) Closed Center hydraulic systems, this
device limits the flow of oil to the Ace motor and
prevents failures due to misapplication.
The new Case-IH, John Deere, New Holland, and
CAT tractors, present a great potential to turn the
motors beyond their ratedspeeds. Flows out ofthe
hydraulic valves can exceed 20 GPM while the
motors are rated at 4-11 GPM. The flow limiter
protects the Ace motor by shutting off when hydraulic flows exceed the motor’s capacity.
The flow limiter should not be used on OPEN center or PRESSURE COMPENSATING Closed
Center hydraulic systems. The flow limiter should
not be used with a restrictor orifice.
To Install:
1. Install the flow limiter in the inlet port of the
Ace motor.
2. Close the needle valve on the Ace motor by
loosening the jam nut and screwing the needle valve in a clockwise direction all the way
down.
3. Connect the hydraulic hoses so that the pump
runs with the hydraulic lever in the “Lower/Retract” position. Connect return hose to Low
Pressure Return Port, when available.
4. Shut off boom and agitation valves on the
sprayer to deadhead the sprayer pump flow.
5. Adjust the flow control on the tractor to minimum flow setting (turtle).
6. Move the hydraulic lever to the “Lower/Retract” position. NOTE: Always shut the pump
off in the “Float” position. This eliminates high
pressure being trapped in the return line and
protects hydraulic seals. Avoid returning the
oil to the remote valve; use the Low Pressure
Return port, when available.
7. Adjust the flow control on the tractor until the
sprayer system deadhead pressure is 80 psi.
Assembly and Setup
NOTE: If the flow limiter stops the flow of oil to the
motor: 7a) Move the hydraulic lever to the “Neutral” position. This removes the oil pressure from
the flow limiter and allows it to reset. 7b) Adjust the
flow control to a lower flow position. 7c) Repeat
steps 6 and 7.
8. Set sprayer pressure by opening the agitation
valve.
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Tractor / PTO Shaft Hook-Up
!
DANGER!
Rotating driveline contact can cause death. KEEP AWAY! Do
not operate without guards attached and driveline securely attached at both ends.
Refer to Figures 5 and 6
1. The tractor drawbar should be adjusted to ASAE standard or as shown.
Adjust implement driveline to a position which is level
with the tractor PTO.
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Figure 5
Tractor Drawbar Adjustment (540 RPM only)
NOTE: If, after adjusting the vertical position of the pump
driveshaft, the driveshaft is still a lot higher than the PTO
driveshaft on the tractor; adjust the hitch up one position
and readjust the pump driveshaft. Refer to Tractor/SprayerHook-Up Instructions in this section starting on page 11 to
adjust the hitch.
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Figure 7
Hitch Height Adjustment
Axle Adjustment
When using the 50 and 60 foot Cross-Fold Booms, leave
the axle in the rear most position.
!
CAUTION!
Axle position must be located correctly to avoid excessive
tongue weight or negative tongue weight which could cause mechanical failure resulting in personal injury.
Refer to Figure 8
The wheel spacing of the axle can also be adjusted for differing row spacings.
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Figure 6
Tractor Drawbar Adjustment (1000 RPM only)
2. Position PTO shaft on tractor. Be sure shaft is coupled
on tractor.
Refer to Figure 7
3. Adjust the vertical position of the pump driveshaft on
the sprayer so that it is level, to slightly higher than level with the PTO shaft on the tractor. This reduces driveline vibration when turning a corner. Adjust the
vertical position by moving the four bolts supporting
the driveshaft bracket.
!
CAUTION!
Do not adjust the wheel spacing wider than 120". To do so may
cause a falling axle hazard while the sprayer is in service.
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Assembly and Setup
Adjustments Before Going to the Field
1. Securely hitch the sprayer to the tractor and fasten the
safety chain. Make sure the hitch is adjusted so that
the front of sprayer is 1 1/2” lower than the rear so that
the liquid in the tank will drain to the sump.
2. Fill sprayer 1/2 full with water for calibrating purposes.
3. Carefully unfold the boom on level ground. Inspect the
boom for levelness. If boom is not level, reference
Tractor/Sprayer Hook-Up in the “Assembly and Set-
up” section on page 11.
4. Hook-up the pump to the tractor. Engage the pump
slowly and check for any leaks.
5. Set the deadhead pressure of the pump at 80 P.S.I.
depending on how the pump is driven.
Hydraulic Driven Pumps
a. To determine the correct flow rate to the hydraulic
motor, start out with the hydraulic control valve set
at a minimum flow, and the hydraulic lever in the
float position.
b. Open up the sprayer control valve to its maximum
setting. (On Raven 440 monitors, with the power
switch on, the rate switch must be placed in the
manual position, and the increase/decrease
switch must be pushed to increase for 10-12 seconds.)
c.Start the tractor and engage the pump by placing
the hydraulic lever in the down position. Once the
system builds pressure on the magnetic nozzle
pressure gauge, speed up the tractor throttle to
normal operating speed. Shut off the boom section switches, close the throttling valves (if applicable) and close the agitation valve.
d. The pump is now at deadhead pressure and the
hydraulic control valve must be adjusted up until
the spray pressure reaches 80 P.S.I. maximum on
the nozzle pressure gauge. Mark this setting on
the hydraulic control valve for future reference.
e. Open up the agitation valve and reset the throt-
tling valves (if applicable).
PTO Driven Pumps
a. Open up the sprayer valve to the maximum set-
ting. (On Raven 440 monitors, with the power
switch on, the rate switch must be placed in the
manual position, and the increase/decrease
switch must be pushed to increase for 10-12 seconds.)
b. Start the tractor and engagethe PTO pump slowly
with the tractor engine idling. Once the system
builds pressure on the magnetic nozzle pressure
gauge, shut off the boom section switches, close
the throttling valves (if applicable) and close the
agitation valve.
c.The pump is now at deadhead pressure. Increase
the engine RPM’s until the spray pressure reaches 80 P.S.I. maximum on the nozzle gauge or the
PTO speed reaches the rated RPM (540/1000).
Never exceed the rated tractor PTO RPM. This is
the RPM needed to spray at to prevent excess
pressure on the sprayer’s plumbing.
d. Open up the agitation valve and reset the throt-
tling valves (if applicable).
6. Calibrate sprayer. Sprayer calibration (1) prepares
your sprayer for operation and (2) diagnoses nozzle
wear. This will give you optimum performance from
your nozzles and ensure accuracy from your sprayer.
Equipment Needed:
• Calibration Container
• Calculator
• Stopwatch or wristwatch with second hand.
Step 1
Measure off a 200’ course in the area to be sprayed or
in an area with similar surface conditions. Select the
engine throttle setting and gear that will be used when
spraying. The starting post should be far enough away
to permit your tractor/sprayer to reach desired spraying speed. Holdthat speed as youapproach the “start”
marker, and check the time required to travel through
the course to the “end” marker. Repeat the above procedure, and average the times that were recorded.
Use the following equation to determine the exact
ground speed.
Speed (MPH) = Distance (ft.) x 60
Time (seconds) x 88
Example: MPH = 200 x 60
27x88
MPH = 12000
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MPH = 5.05
Step 2
Determine the application rate at which your chemical
should be sprayed. In determining which spray nozzles to use with your sprayer, you must know:
a. Nominal application pressure ____P.S.I.
b. Target application rate____GPA
c.Target speed____MPH
d. Nozzle spacing____W (in)
Using this information, calculate the volume per
minute, per nozzle as follows:
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Example:
a. Nominal application pressure
30 P.S.I.
b. Target application rate20 GPA
c.Target speed5.0 MPH
d. Nozzle spacing20 W (in)
GPM = 20 GPA x 5 MPH x 20 W (in) = .34
5,940
Using GPM .34 and pressure 30 P.S.I., you would select a nozzle from your nozzle chart that comes closest to providing the desired output.
Step 3
Turn on your sprayer and adjust the pressure. Operate
the sprayer at desired pressure and catch the discharge in the calibration container for one minute. Divide 128 into the number of ounces caught to
determine gallons per minute (GPM) per nozzle. 128
fluid ounces equals one gallon.
Example:
OPM (ounces per minute) ÷ 128 = GPM (gallons
per minute)
44 OPM ÷ 128 =.34 GPM
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All Raven 440 Control Systems require either wheel drive
speed sensor magnets or a radar speed sensor. Calibration procedures for the speed sensor magnets can be
found in the Raven 440 manual. Calculation procedures
for radar speed sensors are included with each radar unit
dependent on make and model. Make sure to follow initial
programming instructions (Step 3) of the Raven manual to
select either SP1-(wheel drive sensor), or SP2-(radarsensor).
Step 4
Determine your nozzle spacing in inches.
Example: 1 nozzle every 20 inches.
Solution:
GPA (gallons per acre) = 5,940 x GPM(per nozzle)
MPH x W (nozzle spacing)
Example:GPA = 5,940 x .34
5.05 x 20
GPA = 2020
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GPA=20
The above information will assure you of a check for accurate application in the event there is an error in the gauge,
nozzle spacing, nozzle height, tractor speed or nozzle
wear. Since all tabulations are based on spraying water,
conversion factors must be used when spraying solutions
which are heavier or lighter than water.
If sprayer is equipped with a Raven 440 Automatic Rate
Controller, this simple calibration procedure will also work
for verifying speed and proper nozzle output.
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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
General Notes For Field Operation
!
DANGER!
Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Some
chemicals and cause serious burns, lung damage and even
death.
1. Securely hitch the sprayer to the tractor and fasten the
safety chain. Make sure the hitch is adjusted so that
the liquid in the tank will drain to the sump of the tank.
Refer to Tractor/Sprayer Hook-Up in the “Assemblyand Set-up” section on page 11.
2. Check the tire pressure in each tire. Refer to the TireInflation Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 35.
3. Lubricate the sprayer as needed. Refer to the Lubrica-tion portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication”
section starting on page 31.
4. Hook-Up the pump to the tractor. Refer to OperatingPump in this section on page 19 and follow the instructions
5. When transporting the sprayer, DO NOT exceed 20
mph and DO NOT transport with chemical in the tank.
6. NEVER allow anyone to ride on the sprayer.
7. Make sure all tank shut off valves are turned on.
8. Calibrate sprayer with water only, not chemical and
water. Calibrate with the sprayer tank half full of water.
Refer to the calibration procedures in the Application
Guide.
9. Adjust throttling valves on the boom valves, and the
manual pressure adjustment valve (if applicable). Adjust the boom height required for the nozzles and
spacing to be used. (Refer to nozzle tables in the Ap-plication Guide.)
10. Check and clean, if necessary, pump, nozzles and
Whirlfilters®.
11. Safely and carefully add the chemical to the sprayer
tank. ALWAYS wear personal safety equipment as
shown in the Personal Safety Equipment portion of
the “Important Safety Information” section on page
4. By law rinsing of the used chemical container must
be repeated threetimes. The container shouldthen be
punctured to prevent future use. An alternative is to
jet-rinse or pressure rinse the container. When adding
chemical, remain at least 100 feet from any water well
or fresh water source. Follow chemical manufacturer’s
recommendations for safe handling of chemicals.
12. If possible, work crosswise to the wind, starting from
the downwind side of the field. This will prevent heading directly into the chemical fumes.
13. Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose
bolts, pins and hose clamps. Check the hoses,
pumps, valves and fittings for leaks.
14. Make sure that the hand wash tank is full of clean water.
perating Checklist
Each time the sprayer is used, check the following:
Check tire pressure, wear and overall condition.
Check the tractor’s brakes to make sure they operate
properly.
Make sure all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Lubricate sprayer as needed.
Booms must be locked in place before transporting.
Inspect tank. Make sure the hitch is adjusted so that
the solution drains to the sump.
Use safety equipment as listed on page 4.
Fill with water and calibrate sprayer BEFORE adding
chemical to the tank.
Check the position of the ball valves in the plumbing to
see if they are in the correct position.
Check hoses, pumps and valves for any leaks.
Check nozzle pattern for streaks and non-uniformity.
Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins.
Follow “Important Safety Information” on page 1 of
this Manual.
Make sure the handwash tank is full of clean water.
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Using Handwash Tank
In the event of an accidental spill of chemicals on skin or in
eyes, use the Handwash Tank to flush away chemicals.
1. Open the tank valve and use the hose to direct the
clean water on all contaminated areas. Wash all contaminated areas of skin with soap and water. To flush
chemicals from eyes, point the hose and water stream
upward while lowering eyes into the stream of flowing
water.
2. Close the tank valve and refill the handwash tank with
fresh water when finished.
3. Periodically refill the handwash tank with fresh water.
ALWAYS keep the handwash tank clean.
Agitation
Refer to Figure 9
To adjust the agitation, adjust the agitation valve. Refer to
the agitation gauge to set a reference pressure for the agitation.
Agitation
handle
Operating Whirlfilter
There are two Whirlfilters®on the Great Plains Sprayer.
One filters the water entering the tank and the other filters
the chemical solution being sprayed.
Refer to Figure 10
Clean-out the solution Whirlfilter
1. Fill the sprayer tank with water and turn the pump on.
2. With the pump running, slowly open the clean-out
valve and allow the grit to flow out into a bucket. Clean
out the solution Whirlfilter®only when the sprayer tank
is filled with water and no chemical has been added.
3. Close the clean-out valve and turn off the pump.
4. Dispose of the grit and water in the same manner described on the manufacturer’s label of the latest chemical used in the sprayer.
To clean out the tank-fill filter, proceed with the
following:
1. Start with an empty sprayer tank.
2. Position a bucket under the plug in the sump of the filter and allow the grit to fall out.
3. Screw the plug back in using pipe thread sealant to
seal the plug.
4. Dispose of the grit and water in the same manner described on the manufacturer’s label of the latest chemical used in the sprayer.
®
®
Agitation
gauge
Figure 9
Agitation Valve
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Filling Tank Procedures
!
CAUTION!
When filling the sprayer tank, use a check valve or anti-siphon
device to prevent the solution in the tank from infiltrating into
the fresh water source and contaminating it.
The Great Plains Sprayer fills the tank from the bottom of
the tank and uses a standard 2 inch cam-lock coupler to
connect to the freshwater hose.
1. To fill the tank, hook up the freshwater hose to the
quick-fill camlock coupler with the quick-fill ball valve
in the closed position. Refer back to figure 9 on page
18.
2. Turn the water on and open the quick-fill ball valve for
the freshwater to enter the tank. When using a positive
displacement pump to fill the tank, open the quick fill
ball valve first and then pump water into the tank.
!
CAUTION!
Add the chemical only at the field, just prior to spraying. When
adding chemical, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
mixing the spray solution in order to achieve the desired application rate.
3. Before adding the chemical to the tank, make sure the
tank is at least one half full. The concentrate should
not be poured into an empty tank.
4. Keep the spray solution away from all skin. Wear protective clothing and goggles. If the solutions comes in
contact with the body, wash off the contaminated area
with soap and water.
5. Keep chemical containers low when pouring.
6. Make sure the wind is blowing the fumes and dust
away from the operator while pouring chemical.
7. Do not smoke while handling chemicals.
Operating Instructions
!
WARNING!
Never operate the PTO pump without the pump tongue bar firmly chained in place.
To operate the hydraulic pump, first make sure that the hydraulic hoses are routed correctly so that the pump turns
in the correct direction. See the Tractor/PTO Pump Hook-up in the “Assembly and Set-up” section on page 12, for
more details. To run the pump, push the hydraulic lever in
the “down” position. To stop the pump, push the hydraulic
lever in the “float” position.
NOTE: Do not move the hydraulic lever to the neutral position while the hydraulic pump is running. To do so may
cause damage to the hydraulic pump.
Hydraulic Elevator
Raise and lower to the desired boom height using the tractor hydraulics. Use the height gauge on the elevator to use
as an easy-to-read height reference from the tractor seat.
Make sure the boom doesn’t settle hydraulically (lower in
height) during the operation of the sprayer.
Transporting
1. Park the sprayer in an open area where power lines,
buildings, etc. will not come in contact with the folded
boom.
2. Secure the level-float pin in the lock position on the
boom before folding.
3. Make sure the safety chain is securely fastened to the
tractor draw bar and the retaining clip is fastened to
the hitch pin.
4. Never allow riders when transporting the sprayer.
5. When transporting the sprayer, be sure to watch the
height clearances for the folded boom to prevent damage and possible injury.
Operating Pump
!
DANGER!
Rotating driveline contact can cause death. KEEP AWAY! Do
not operate without guards attached and driveline securely attached at both ends.
To operate the PTO pumps, engage the PTO shaft slowly
at the tractor’s idle throttle position. Slowly accelerate to
the desired PTO RPM. On a 540 RPM pump, the RPM of
the PTO would be the speed at which the dead head pressure reaches 80 PSI, refer to Tractor/PTO Pump Hook-Up
in the “Assembly and Set-up” section page 12, or 540
RPM. On a 1000 RPM pump, the RPM of the PTO would
be the speed at which the dead head pressure reaches 80
PSI or 1000 RPM.
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!
DANGER!
Contact with electrical power lines by booms can cause death
by electrocution.
6. Do not exceed 20 mph transporting the sprayer.
7. Do not transport sprayer while filled with chemical
mixture.
Parking
The following steps should be followed when unhitching
the sprayer. See Storage in the “Maintenance and Lubri-cation” section on page 30, for more information on long
term storage of the sprayer.
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1. Drain the sprayer tank of any excess water or chemical. Dispose of or store chemical properly by instructions on the chemical label.
2. Park the sprayer on a level, solid area.
Refer to Figure 11 and 12
3. Remove the jack from the transport position and move
to the parking position.
Figure 11
Jack In Parking Position
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3. Unplug the hydraulic lines from the hydraulic pump.
4. Remove the hitch pin and safety chain from the tractor
drawbar.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Tractor/Sprayer Hook-Up in
the “Assembly and Set-up” section on page 11
when preparing to hitch the sprayer to the tractor.
IMPORTANT: If the sprayer is being hitched up
and operated for the first time, it is important to follow the safety, set up, adjustment, and operating
information in the front of this manual
Tank Rinse and Flush System
The Tank Rinse and Flush is a factory installed feature that
will flush the tank and plumbing with clean water.The Tank
Rinse and Flush will use the fresh water in the 100 gallon
flush tank to rinse out the main sprayer tank in the field.
Refer to Figure 13
Before operation make sure the flush tank is filled with
fresh, clean water. To operate the Tank Rinse and Flush
option, refer to the following instructions:
1. Completely empty the chemical in the main sprayer
tank by turning the agitation off the last pass and
spraying it out in the field.
2. Make sure all boom valves and pump are turned off.
3. Turn the agitation valve #1 (in the control panel) to
“FLUSH”, and rotate the flush tank valve #2 from
“MAIN TANK” to “FLUSH TANK”. Turn operation valve
#3 to “SPRAY”.
Figure 12
Jack In Transport Position
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1. If the ground is soft, place a board or plate under the
jack to widen the ground contact area.
2. Extend the jack until the weight of the tongue is off the
tractor drawbar and is supported by the jack.
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4. Operate the pump with the sprayer stationary, and
rinse the tank until 1/3 of the flush tank volume (33 gallons) is consumed and then stop the pump.
5. With the sprayer pump off, turn the agitation valve #1
from “FLUSH” to “OFF”.
Refer to Figure 14
6.Rotate the flush tank valve #2 from “FLUSH TANK” to
“MAIN TANK”.
Operating Instructions
Figure 14
Control Panel
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7. Operate the pump and spray out the full volume of liquid (deposited into the main sprayer tank from the
Flush Tank) in the field just finished.
8. Repeat steps two through seven twice more until the
flush tank is empty and the main sprayer tank has
been rinsed completely three times.
9. Reset the agitation pressure before filling the main
sprayer tank again.
Inductor (Optional Equipment)
The chemical inductor provides a safe and easy way to put
the chemical into the tank which keeps an operator from
having to climb up on the walkboard and dispense the
chemical into the tank from the tank lid. Placing the chemical into the inductor tank allows it to transfer the chemical
into the sprayer tank. Follow the following instructions to
use the inductor tank.
Refer to Figure 15
1. Fill the main sprayer tank with the carrier needed and
transport the sprayer to the field where the sprayer will
be used.
2. Make sure the boom section valve switches are all off
and operate the pump.
3. Turn the product valve #4 from “OFF” to “INDUCT”.
4. Add chemical to inductor tank.
5. Turn tank valve #2 to “MAIN TANK” and quick fill valve
#3 to “SPRAY”. Turn agitation #1 to “AGITATION”. Be
sure the valve to the tank is open.
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Figure 15
Product Valve and Inductor Valve
6. Turn inductor valve #5 from “INDUCTOR OFF” to “INDUCTOR ON”.
7. Add additional chemical as needed into the inductor
tank.
8. When finished, turn inductor valve #5 from “INDUCTOR ON” to “INDUCTOR OFF”, rotate productvalve #4
from “INDUCT” to “OFF”, and turn off pump in that order.
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Tank Fill Using Existing Pump Operations
The Tank Fill can be used to fill the main sprayer tank using the existing sprayer pump. To do so refer to the following instructions:
1. Make sure sprayer pump is off and insert supply tank
hose into the walk-board quick-fill coupler. Leave
quick-fill valve off.
Refer to Figure 16
2. Turn agitation valve #1 to “OFF”. Turn tank valve #2 to
“MAIN TANK”. Turnoperation valve #3 to “QUICK FILL
W/ PUMP”.
3. Open supply tank valve making sure that positive
head pressure is maintained at the quick-fill to prevent
back-flow from the sprayer tank.
!
WARNING!
Make sure the supply tank is higher than the sprayer tank. Failure to do so can cause back-flow from the sprayer tank causing
sickness, serious injury or death from water contamination.
4. Open quick-fill valve under the walk-board.
Refer to Figure 17
5. Turn product valve #4 from “OFF” to “TANK FILL”.
6. Make sure the boom section valve switches are all off,
start the pump and fill the tank.
7. When finished, follow this order:
a. Turn off pump.
b. Rotate product valve #4 from “TANK” to “OFF”.
c.Shut quick fill valve under walkboard.
d. Shut off supply tank valve.
e. Rotate operation valve #3 to “SPRAY”.
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Figure 16
Control Panel
NOTE: Make sure there is positive head pressure from
supply tank during this procedure.
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Adjustments
Adjustments
General Field Adjustments
Boom Height
After calibrating the sprayer for the specific nozzle that will
be used at a desired pressure and tractor speed, the main
field adjustment is the boom height. Refer to Hydraulic El-evator Option in the “Operating Instructions” section on
page 19. Depending on which type of nozzle is being
used, set the boom height so that the correct overlap for
that specific nozzle is achieved. If the crop canopy is taller
in some fields than others adjust the boom height accordingly. Refer to the Nozzle Charts in the Application Guide
located in this manual to determine the height of the boom
needed.
EXAMPLE: A 2.5 MeterCone nozzle at 20 inch spacing is
being used. From the Nozzle Chart (refer to the Application Guide), a height of 19 to 21 inches above the top of the
crop is required. If the crop is 6 inches off the ground, the
boom height should be set to 25 to 27 inches off the
ground.
Nozzle Pressure
Another area that will need some field adjustments is the
nozzle pressure. As the tank level decreases the boom
pressure may need to be adjusted to keep the pressure at
the same magnitude for what the sprayer was calibrated
for if the sprayer is not equipped with a monitor. Watch the
pressure gauge and be aware of changes in the pressure.
Tank Straps
The tank straps that wrap around the sprayer tank may become loose after the first few hours of operation. This occurs when the tank settles in the saddle. Polyethylene
tanks are especially susceptible to this. Retighten the tank
straps to secure the tank.
Agitation Adjustment with Tank Rinse
Refer to Figure 18
The agitation is adjusted the same way when the sprayer
has the Tank Flush option. The only difference is the
plumbing to adjust it. Rotate the agitation valve to achieve
the desired pressure on the agitation gauge.
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Figure 18
Agitatation Valve
Agitation Adjustment
The agitation valve is used to adjust the pressure to the
agitation nozzles in the tank. Refer to the agitation gauge,
and adjust the pressure to a desired rate. Different chemicals require different agitation pressures to keep the
chemical in suspension.
!
CAUTION!
If using liquid fertilizer or any other chemical that will corrode
brass, install a gauge protector under the brass agitation gauge
or plug the gauge hole. Failure to do so will eventuallycause the
gauge to fail and chemical to be expelled from the gauge.
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WARNING!
Crushing hazard. The boom could fall and cause serious injury or death. Before performing any maintenance, secure boom to parking stands if provided.
Hydraulic Elevator
Refer to Figure 19
Periodically check the slide pads (A) for wear. As
the pads wear, tighten 1/2-inch bolts (B) on both
sides of elevator frame (C) until pads just touch
frame.
Boom Height
After calibrating sprayer for your nozzles, desired
pressure and tractor speed, the main field adjustment is boom height. Set boom height to achieve
correct overlap for your nozzle. If the crop canopy
is taller in some fields than others, adjust boom
height accordingly.
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Refer to nozzle tables in the Application Guide to
determine correct boom height.
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Figure 19
Hydraulic Elevator
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Troubleshooting
ProblemProblem AreaSpecific ChecksSolutions
Troubleshooting
Pressure decreasing
Pressure fluctuating
Pressure increasing
Pressure cannot
increase
Between gauge
and liquid supply
Between pump
outlet and liquid
Between gauge
and nozzle
Pump or electric ball valve
Pump wearingRebuild or replace pump
Plugged suction or pump to pressure
head hose
Plugged WhirlfilterClean out Whirlfilter
Plugged gaugeRemove quick disconnect fitting
Check suction hose & fittings for air
leaks. Air in system is indicated by
buffs of air at nozzles
Vortex in tank suctionAlign agitators properly
Cracked pump housingReplace pump housing
Nozzle screens cloggedClean screens
Nozzle orifices plugged
Boom hoses becoming cloggedRemove obstruction from clogged
Boom hoses pinchedUse cable ties to position hose so
From nozzle charts check liquid
demand against pump capacity (nozzle requirement + agitation requirement)
Clean hose and reduce cause of
clogging
and flush gauge protector
Remove obstruction from clogged
area
Remove material with soft brush or
air
area
it will not kink
Reduce swath width by nozzle
reduction; install smaller nozzles
and drive at a lower rate of speed
No pressure
No pressure
Pressure cannot
decrease
Liquid will not induct
Inductor overflow
Electric ball valve or gauge not functional
Pressure adjust switch faultyTest switch & replace if faulty
Fuse is out in control box
Manual pressure adjustment valve not
all the way open
PlumbingTank shut-off valves offMake sure all tank shut-off valves
Loose fittingsTighten fittings so pump can prime
Collapsed suction hose to pump
Obstruction in suction hose or tank
PumpHydraulic pump running in the wrong
Pump or electric ball valve
Chemical Inductor
Chemical Inductor
direction
PTO pump coupler looseTighten PTO coupler
Tank agitation restrictedCheck that agitator valve is open
Make sure the valve below the inductor tank is open
Make sure the pump is in operation and has prime
Make sure the venturi bypass valve is open
Close valve below inductor tank until pump is running, has pressure and venturi
valve is open
Replace or repair
Replace fuse
Open the manual pressure valve all
the way and allow the electric ball
valve to govern the pressure
are open
Replace hose
Remove obstruction
Switch hydraulic hoses in tractor
outlet
and that liquid is being agitated
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Maintenance and Lubrication
Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to long life for
any implement. With careful and systematic inspection,
costly maintenance, repairs and down time can be avoided.
!
WARNING!
Before working on, servicing or making adjustments on sprayer,
always disengage power, shut off tractor engine, make sure all
moving parts have stopped, and all pressure in the system is relieved.
• Always wear rubber gloves when making repairs or ad-
justments.
• Make sure all safety equipment mentioned in the Per-
sonal Safety Equipment portion of the “Important Safe-
ty Information” section on page 4., are stored in an
easily accessible place but protected from potential contamination from dust or chemicals.
Equipment Cleanup
!
DANGER!
Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Some
chemicals and cause serious burns, lung damage and even
death.
tents of the pump is unclear it is advisable to drain the
pump, remove it, and place it in a warm dry, environment
during the winter.
Check the condition of the sprayer hoses and clamps. Fix
all leaks by tightening hose clamps or fittings. If the pump
is leaking, refer to the pump maintenance section. If the
hoses are dragging when the sprayer is operated use cable ties to fix their position. Make sure the hoses do not
bind or kink when the boom is folded or raised. If so, route
the hoses to prevent kinking and binding. If hoses are
damaged, replace as necessary. Periodically check for
loose bolts and tighten.
Inspect all parts of the sprayer for wear and rust. Repair
and paint parts as necessary.
Nozzles should be cleaned with a low pressure (less than
30 psi) air hose, and periodically replaced. Haul a supply
tank of water so cleaning of the spray tank and applicator
can be done in the field. NEVER wash tank out in the yard
or at a car wash.
Dispose of leftover chemical in the same manner described on the manufacturer’s label of the chemical last
used in the sprayer. Rinse out the tank and spray the rinse
water on the last field that was sprayed.
Flush the sprayer with fresh water and spray the water in
the field that was last sprayed. While the sprayer is being
flushed at the field, turn the boom section switches "on" to
flush the nozzles.
General Information
If equipment is to be used in freezing or near freezing conditions, protect pump and plumbing system by thoroughly
draining liquid and pumping antifreeze solution through
the plumbing system.
The cast iron pump must be either full of antifreeze or
completely empty of all liquid to avoid corrosion. If the con-
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Scott and Ace Pumps
The centrifugal pump is designed for long life and service.
Through the years, there may be a need to replace the mechanical seal or service some component of the pump. A
mechanical seal may weep slightly, but if it starts to drip, the
pump will have to be disassembled. Before disassembling
the pump, be sure to wash it out with fresh water.
If the pump is leaking, before removing it from the sprayer,
run the pump with adequate water in the tank to diagnose
the actual pump problem.
Ace Hydraulic Pump Seal Replacement
Refer to Figure 20
Disassembly
1. Remove four 5/16” hex head cap screws (19) from rear
of motor (18). Remove motor (18) and coupler.
2. Remove rear internal bearing snap ring (11).
3. Remove four 3/8” x 3/4” hex head cap screws (9) from
mounting frame (8). Remove volute (2).
4. Remove 3/8” lock nut(3) from shaft (16). Insert a flatfile
into impeller vane to hold stationary. CAUTION: Ex-
cess torque may cause damage to plastic impellers.
5. Press shaft (16) out of impeller (5) using one 5/16” hex
head cap screw from step 1. Remove impeller (5), key
(15), and rotating seal member (6).
6. Press shaft/bearing assembly out of frame.
7. Remove stationary sealmember (17) by prying out with
a screwdriver or pressing out from motor end of pump
housing.
8. Remove o-ring (20) from shaft groove.
NOTE: If you are only replacing the pump seal: 1) Press
the shaft/bearing assembly into the
frame. 2) Reinstall the rear in-
ternal bearing snap ring. 3) Skip to Assembly step 8.
9. Press bearings off of shaft.
10. Remove forward internal bearing snap ring (11).
Assembly
1. Install forward internal bearing snap ring (11) in
mounting frame (8).
2. Press in forward bearing (12) from rear side of mounting frame (8) to snap ring (11).
3. Install two external shaft retainer rings (13) with spacer (14) between on shaft (16).
4. Press shaft assembly through forward bearing (12)
until forward shaft snap ring (13) rests against inner
face of forward bearing (12).
5. Press rear bearing (12) over shaft (16).
6. Insert rear internal bearing snap ring (11).
7. Slide rubber slinger (10) over shaft (16) andpush back
to front bearing (12).
8. Clean old sealant from mounting frame seal bore.
9. Install o-ring (20) in shaft groove.
10. Apply non-hardening Type 2 Permatex or similar under stationary seal flange.
11. Place stationary portion of seal (17) over shaft (16)
and press into seal bore cavity. Use a 1-3/8” ID pipe or
PTO adapter to press seal flange evenly on all sides.
12. Install rotating portion of seal (6) over shaft (16) and oring (20) by hand. The two polished seal faces should
face each other. Avoid contacting the polished seal
faces.
13. Insert key (15) in keyway (5) and install impeller (5) on
shaft (16).
14. Place lock washer (4) and
3/8” lock nut (3) on shaft
(16) and tighten nut (3).
15. Replace volute o-ring or gasket (7), volute
(2), and four 3/8” x 3/4” cap screws (9).
16. Position coupler in pump shaft slot and fill
cavity surrounding coupler with
grease.
17. Install motor (18) by aligning
motor tang and coupler slot.
Rotate motor (18) until name-
plate faces up.
18. Install four 5/16” cap
screws (19).
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Ace Belt Drive Pump Seal Replacement
Refer to Figure 21
If seal replacement is required:
1. Loosen 4 3/8” x 3/4” long hex screws (1) which attach
the pump volute (2) to the mounting frame. Remove
volute from mounting frame.
2. Remove impeller (3) from pump shaft. Use file or similar tool to unscrew in clockwise direction (left hand
thread).
3. Ceramic rotating portion of the seal (4) may now be removed.
4. Using two screwdrivers inserted in mounting frame
weep holes, pry nonrotating portion of the seal (5) toward the threaded part of the shaft and finish removing by hand.
5. If seal case is difficult to extract from the mounting
frame seal bore, two screwdrivers may be used to fur-
ther dislodge the seal.
6. Apply a small portion of nonhardening sealant to new
seal case to assure good seal to mounting frame bore.
Insert case into bore.
7. Make sure nonrotating seal portion is properly seated
by tapping lightly with suitable tool.
8. Place o-ring over pump shaft and slide downward. Oil
face of new ceramic portion with light lubricating oil
and place over o-ring and press downward to contact
with the stationary portion.
9. Install impeller on shaft (left hand thread). Tighten by
inserting a file or similar tool into impeller vane and
turn counterclockwise while holding shaft steady.
10. Replace gasket (6), volute and four 3/8” x 3/4” long
hex screws.
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Ace Belt Drive Pump Seal Replacement
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Maintenance and Lubrication
Scott Pump Seal Replacement
Refer to Figure 22
The following are instructions for how to reassemble the
pump after it has been disassembled and repaired. Refer
to the parts manual for the components of the pump.
If seal replacement is required:
1. Disassemble pump and clean all components.
2. Assemble the ceramic ring seat of the mechanical
seal (3) into the adapter (4) of the pump. Make sure
the ceramic seat is positioned square into the volute
housing.
3. Clean off any grease or dirt from the pump sleeve (1)
and dry the sleeve so the rubber bellows on the mechanical seal will adhere to the sleeve properly when
assembled.
4. Assemble the seal (2) with its spring, on the sleeve by
pushing on the inside rubber portion of the seal using
water as the lubrication. Make sure to align the notches in the mechanical seal with the notches in the
sleeve. Assemble the mechanical seal/sleeve assembly on the pump shaft. The graphite seal face should
touch the white ceramic seat face.
5. Assemble the impeller, being careful not to jar the mechanical seal that has been positioned on the pump
shaft.
6. Assemble the rest of the pump.
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Tank Agitation
Refer to Figure 23
There are two tank agitators in the sprayer tank that shoot
jets of liquid out at a high velocity. This keeps the pesticides in suspension. Each agitator has four holes and is
oriented as shown. To ensure that the tank gets proper agitation, make sure the agitators are always kept in the orientation shown.
Storage
1. Empty solution from the tank, clean the chemical inductor (if included), and store or dispose of the chemical as recommended by the manufacturer’s chemical
label.
2. Flush the entire sprayer system with clean water.
3. Clean out Whirlfilters®. Refer to Operating Whirlfilter®
in the “Operating Instructions” section on page 18.
4. Circulate 3 - 5 gallons of antifreeze through the system including the pump, hoses and nozzles. Drain the
sprayer and properly dispose of antifreeze.
5. The cast iron pump must be either full of antifreeze or
completely empty of all liquid to avoid corrosion. If the
contents of the pump is unclear it is advisable to drain
the pump, remove it, and place it in a warm dry, environment during the winter.
!
WARNING!
Regular antifreeze is harmful or fatal to animals and humans.
Use carefully according to the label’s instructions.
6. Remove nozzles, disconnect the control box, and
place them indoors with the pump.
7. Change filters in the tractor cab after finished.
8. Wash off the exterior of the sprayer thoroughly using a
safe solvent or soap and water.
9. Inspect all parts of the sprayer for wear and rust. Repair and paint parts as necessary.
10. Store the sprayer in a dry area away from direct sunlight.
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Lubrication
Maintenance and Lubrication
Lubrication
Legend
Multipurpose
spray lube
Multipurpose
grease lube
Multipurpose
oil lube
50
Intervals at which
lubrication is required
Seasonally
Two Wheel Bearings
(Tandem Axle)
Repack and check the seals every 500 hours of use
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Options
Chemical Inductor
The chemical inductor provides a safe and easy way to put
chemical into the tank, which keeps an operator from having
to climb up on the walkboard and dispense the chemical into
the tank from the tank lid. Placing the chemical into the inductor tank allows it to transfer the chemical into the sprayer
tank.
For additional information refer to:
• “Important Safety Information” on page 1.
• “Operating Instructions” on page 17.
• “Troubleshooting” on page 25.
• “Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 26
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Foam Marker
The High Volume Foam Marker is specifically for extreme
residue conditions. It can be adjusted to produce a continuous stream of foam.
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Pumps
The standard TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 & TSF1290
does not include a pump. Optional hydraulic or PTO
pumps are available.
Ace Hydraulic Pump
If ordered with a new TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 &
TSF1290 (Option 35), the pump is pre-installed prior to
delivery.
Options
DescriptionOption
Part
Numbers
PUMP - TS HIGH VOL HYD35507-105A
For operation, see “Operating Pump” on page 19.
Pump kit weight: 40 lbs (18 kg)
Ace Flow Limiter
On tractors with LOAD SENSING (LS) Closed Center
hydraulic systems, this device limits the flow of oil to the
Ace motor and prevents failures due to misapplication.
Your Great Plains dealer can assist with installation of
the flow limiter.
* If tractor cannot restrict flow to 6 gpm, purchase a flow-control kit from your Great Plains dealer.
† At 24 inches behind lower lift-arm balls.
NOTE: All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire warranty information can be found in the brochures included with your Operator’s and Parts Manuals or online at the manufacturer’s websites. For service assistance
or information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer.
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.
3
N-mft-lbN-mft-lb
mm x pitch
M 5 X 0.8
M 6 X 1
M 8 X 1.25
M 8 X 1
M10 X 1.5
M10 X 0.75
M12 X 1.75
M12 X 1.5
M12 X 1
M14 X 2
M14 X 1.5
M16 X 2
M16 X 1.5
M18 X 2.5
M18 X 1.5
M20 X 2.5
M20 X 1.5
M24 X 3
M24 X 2
M30 X 3.5
M30 X 2
M36 X 3.5
M36 X 2
1. in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch
2. N· m = newton-meters
3. ft-lb = foot pounds
4. mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread
pitch
5.88.810.9
4
N-mft-lbN-mft-lbN-mft-lb
436597
751181511
171226193627
181328213929
332452397253
392961458562
5842916712593
6044957013097
906610577145105
9268145105200150
9973155115215160
145105225165315230
155115240180335245
195145310230405300
220165350260485355
280205440325610450
310230650480900665
4803557605601050780
5253908306101150845
9607051510112021001550
10607851680124023201710
173012702650195036602700
188013802960219041003220
Tire Inflation Chart
Tire SizeInflation PSITire SizeInflation PSI
7.50 x 20" 4-Ply Drill Rib2811L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement28
9.0 x 22.5 10-Ply Highway Service 707011L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement52
9.0 x 24" 8-Ply Rib Implement4012.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement36
9.5L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement3212.5L x 15" 10-Ply Rib Implement44
9.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement4416.5L x 16.1" 10-Ply Rib Implement36
9.5L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement6041 x 15" x 18 - 22-Ply Rib Implement44
13.6 x 28 R1 10 Ply3613.6 x 38 R1 6 Ply22
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Warranty
Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original purchaser that this spraying equipment will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase when used as intended and under normal service and conditions
for personal use; 90 days for commercial or rental purposes. This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great Plains
Manufacturing, Incorporated and the installation by the dealer of any
such replacement part. Great Plains reserves the right to inspect any
equipment or part which are claimed to have been defective in material
or workmanship.
This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Great
Plains’ judgement shall have been misused or damaged by accident or
lack of normal maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability, or
which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed. This Warranty shall not apply if the product is towed at a speed
in excess of 20 miles per hour.
Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally
sold the product and all warranty adjustments must by made through
such dealer. Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice.
This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Great Plains liable for
damages of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent, to property.
Furthermore, Great Plains shall not be liable for damages resulting from
any cause beyond its reasonable control. This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops, losses caused by harvest delays or any expense
or loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.
No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is
made with respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed
the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale.
This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated within 10 days from the date of original purchase.
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Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA
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