Great Plains TS1000 Operator Manual

Operator’s Manual
Trailer Sprayer
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
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Table of Contents
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Personal Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Description of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Intended Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tractor/Sprayer Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tractor/Hydraulic Pump Hook-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ace Pump Flow Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tractor / PTO Shaft Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Axle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjustments Before Going to the Field . . . . . . . 15
Hydraulic Driven Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PTO Driven Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General Notes For Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Handwash Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Agitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating Whirlfilter®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Clean-out the solution Whirlfilter® . . . . . . . . 18
Filling Tank Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operating Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hydraulic Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tank Rinse and Flush System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Inductor (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tank Fill Using Existing Pump Operations. . 22
Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General Field Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Boom Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Nozzle Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tank Straps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Agitation Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Agitation Adjustment with Tank Rinse. . . . . . . . .23
Hydraulic Elevator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Boom Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance and Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Equipment Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Scott and Ace Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ace Hydraulic Pump Seal Replacement. . . . 27
Ace Belt Drive Pump Seal Replacement . . . 28
Scott Pump Seal Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tank Agitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Two Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Chemical Inductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Foam Marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ace Hydraulic Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Ace PTO Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the informa­tion contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
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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:
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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 extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for func­tional purposes, cannot be guarded.
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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.
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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.
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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
Understand procedure before
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
pressure before 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.
Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating 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.
When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved.
Personal Safety Equipment
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-type respirator ap-
proved for pesticide vapors unless label specifies another type of respirator.
Waterproof, unlined gloves. Neo-
prene gloves are recommended.
Cloth coveralls/outer clothing
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
Driveline Shield Missing
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Excessive Speed Hazard
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Amber Reflector
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Amber Reflector
818-303C
Chemical Overflow
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Important Safety Information
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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Important Safety Information
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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Hitch Hook-Up Assembly
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Jack In Parking Position
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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 Values Chart 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)
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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
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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/Sprayer Hook-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.
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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.
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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 rate 20 GPA
c. Target speed 5.0 MPH
d. Nozzle spacing 20 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-(radar sensor).
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
101
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
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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 “Assembly and Set-up” section on page 11.
2. Check the tire pressure in each tire. Refer to the Tire Inflation 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 Operating Pump 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.
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®
Agitation
gauge
Figure 9
Agitation Valve
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Quick-fill Ball Valve
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Filling Tank Procedures
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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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Figure 19
Hydraulic Elevator
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Troubleshooting
Problem Problem Area Specific Checks Solutions
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 wearing Rebuild or replace pump
Plugged suction or pump to pressure head hose
Plugged Whirlfilter Clean out Whirlfilter
Plugged gauge Remove quick disconnect fitting
Check suction hose & fittings for air leaks. Air in system is indicated by buffs of air at nozzles
Vortex in tank suction Align agitators properly
Cracked pump housing Replace pump housing
Nozzle screens clogged Clean screens
Nozzle orifices plugged
Boom hoses becoming clogged Remove obstruction from clogged
Boom hoses pinched Use 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 faulty Test switch & replace if faulty
Fuse is out in control box
Manual pressure adjustment valve not all the way open
Plumbing Tank shut-off valves off Make sure all tank shut-off valves
Loose fittings Tighten fittings so pump can prime
Collapsed suction hose to pump
Obstruction in suction hose or tank
Pump Hydraulic pump running in the wrong
Pump or elec­tric ball valve
Chemical Induc­tor
Chemical Induc­tor
direction
PTO pump coupler loose Tighten PTO coupler
Tank agitation restricted Check 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.
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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
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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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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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Tank Agitation
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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
Description Option
Part
Numbers
PUMP - TS HIGH VOL HYD 35 507-105A
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.
Description
FLOW LIMITER VALVE - ACE PUMP 829-125C (2006-) FLOW LIMITER VALVE - ACE PUMP 829-131C (2007+)
Part
Numbers
For use, see “Ace Pump Flow Limiter (Option)” on page 13.
Ace PTO Pumps
Pumps are available for 540 rpm PTO (#33) or 1000 rpm
3
1
in PTO (#34).
8
The pump kit includes required hitch components.
If ordered with a new TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 & TSF1290 (see option #s above), the pump is pre­installed prior to delivery.
Figure 26
Hydraulic Pump Components
Figure 27
Ace Flow Limiter
27301
23395
Description Option
PUMP TS ACE150 540 DRIVE
SHAFT
PUMP TS ACE 1000 1-3/8 DR
SHFT
Pump kit weights:
507-083A 152 lbs (69 kg) 507-084A 167 lbs (76 kg)
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Part
Numbers
33 507-083A
34 507-084A
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Specifications
Wheel Spacing
Tires: Standard Optional
Transport Width
Height
Length
Control Options
Great Plains Pump Options
Boom Option
Boom Elevator
Boom Height Adjustments
Single Axle 80"-120"(TS1000P) / 72"-120"(TS750P)
Single Axle 13.6 x 28 R1, 13.6 x 38 R1
12’8" (60’ Boom)
12’2" (60’ Boom)
225" (60’ Boom)
Raven 440 Monitor
Hydraulic Drive, Frame Mount 540/1000 RPM
CF60 or CF50
36" Hydraulic Lift
15" to 55"
Lowest/Highest
Foam Marker
Pull Through Hitch
Axle Clearance
Loaded Weight Approx.
Hitch Options
Bottom Fill Kit
Optional
N/A
25" (13.6-28) / 29" (12.4-38 or 13.6-38)
13,130 lbs on TS1000P
Ball, Single strap
Standard
Tractor Requirements
Electrical System
Hydraulic System
12-volt, negative ground
For hydraulic pump, one hydraulic remote that can restrict flow to 6 gpm.*
For hydraulic elevator and hydraulic pump used in combina­tion, two hydraulic remotes.
Pumps
Tractor mounted PTO pump - 540 RPM
Tractor mounted PTO pump - 1000 RPM 1 3/8” spline
Tractor mounted PTO pump - 1000 RPM 1 3/4” spline
Hydraulic pump
Tractor mounted high volume PTO pump - 540 RPM
Tractor mounted high volume PTO pump - 1000 RPM 1 3/8” spline
* 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.
Manufacturer Website
Titan www.titan-intl.com Goodyear www.goodyearag.com Firestone www.firestoneag.com
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Appendix
Torque Values Chart
Appendix
Bolt Size
in-tpi
1
⁄4-20
1
⁄4-28
5
⁄16-18
5
⁄16-24
3
⁄8-16
3
⁄8-24
7
⁄16-14
7
⁄16-20
1
⁄2-13
1
⁄2-20
9
⁄16-12
9
⁄16-18
5
⁄8-11
5
⁄8-18
3
⁄4-10
3
⁄4-16
7
⁄8-9
7
⁄8-14
1-8
1-12
11⁄8-7
11⁄8-12
11⁄4-7
11⁄4-12
13⁄8-6
13⁄8-12
11⁄2-6
11⁄2-12
Bolt Head Identification
Bolt Head Identification
Bolt
Size
Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9
1
N-m2ft-lb
7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12
8.5 6 13 10 18 14
15 11 24 17 33 25
17 13 26 19 37 27
27 20 42 31 59 44
31 22 47 35 67 49
43 32 67 49 95 70
49 36 75 55 105 78
66 49 105 76 145 105
75 55 115 85 165 120
95 70 150 110 210 155
105 79 165 120 235 170
130 97 205 150 285 210
150 110 230 170 325 240
235 170 360 265 510 375
260 190 405 295 570 420
225 165 585 430 820 605
250 185 640 475 905 670
340 250 875 645 1230 910
370 275 955 705 1350 995
480 355 1080 795 1750 1290
540 395 1210 890 1960 1440
680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820
750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010
890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380
1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710
1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160
1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.
3
N-m ft-lb N-m ft-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
5.8 8.8 10.9
4
N-m ft-lb N-m ft-lb N-m ft-lb
43659 7
7 5 11 8 15 11
17 12 26 19 36 27
18 13 28 21 39 29
33 24 52 39 72 53
39 29 61 45 85 62
58 42 91 67 125 93
60 44 95 70 130 97
90 66 105 77 145 105
92 68 145 105 200 150
99 73 155 115 215 160
145 105 225 165 315 230
155 115 240 180 335 245
195 145 310 230 405 300
220 165 350 260 485 355
280 205 440 325 610 450
310 230 650 480 900 665
480 355 760 560 1050 780
525 390 830 610 1150 845
960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550
1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710
1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700
1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220
Tire Inflation Chart
Tire Size Inflation PSI Tire Size Inflation PSI
7.50 x 20" 4-Ply Drill Rib 28 11L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 28
9.0 x 22.5 10-Ply Highway Service 70 70 11L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 52
9.0 x 24" 8-Ply Rib Implement 40 12.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 36
9.5L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 32 12.5L x 15" 10-Ply Rib Implement 44
9.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 44 16.5L x 16.1" 10-Ply Rib Implement 36
9.5L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 60 41 x 15" x 18 - 22-Ply Rib Implement 44
13.6 x 28 R1 10 Ply 36 13.6 x 38 R1 6 Ply 22
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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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