Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
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the lives of others depend on it!
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Important Safety Inf ormation
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is
a potential hazard to personal safety inv olved and
extra saf ety precaution must be taken. When y ou
see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the
message that follows it. In addition to design and
configuration of equipment, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involv ed in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
Important Safety Information
!
1
Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or lev el of hazard seriousness.
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 f or 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 ma y also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, ma y result in minor or
moderate injury . It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
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Be Familiar with Safety Decals
▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals,” thor-
oughly.
▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.
Keep Riders Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could
be struck by foreign objects or thro wn from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine dur-
ing operation.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower Front Fold Boom Sprayer, put tractor in
park, turn off engine, and remove the key.
▲ Secure Front Fold Boom Sprayer using blocks
and supports provided.
▲ Detach and store Front Fold Boom Sprayer in
an area where children normally do not play.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Slow-moving tractors and towed implements can
create a hazard when driven on public roads.
They are difficult to see, especially at night.
▲ Use flashing warning lights and turn signals
whenever driving on public roads.
▲ Use lights and devices provided with imple-
ment.
OFF
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Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for implement is 20
mph. Some rough terrains require a slower
speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to
swerve and upset.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph. Never travel at a
speed which does not allow adequate control
of steering and stopping. Reduce speed if
towed load is not equipped with brakes.
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Do not tow an implement that, when fully
loaded, weighs more than 1.5 times the weight
of towing vehicle.
▲ Do not transport sprayer when filled with
chemicals.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark boom and
sprayer in case of breakdown on the road.
Important Safety Information
3
▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other
obstructions when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under “Specifications and
Capacities” on page 14.
▲ Do not fold or unfold the boom while the trac-
tor is moving.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
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 cardboard, 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 doctor immedi-
ately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
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Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use
proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean, dry area.
▲ Lower the Front Fold Boom Sprayer, put trac-
tor in park, turn off engine, and remove key
before performing maintenance.
▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and
all system pressure is relieved.
▲ Allow Front Fold Boom Sprayer to cool com-
pletely.
▲ 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 and installed properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from Front
Fold Boom Sprayer before operation.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambu-
lance, hospital and fire department near
phone.
Wear Pr otective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for
the job. Avoid loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Because prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss,
wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
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▲ Because operating equipment safely requires
your full attention, avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.
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Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil and property .
▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s
instructions.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemi-
cal fire.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as
specified by chemical manufacturer.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn
machinery should it separate from tractor
drawbar.
Important Safety Information
5
▲ Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or
greater than the gross weight of towed
machinery.
▲ Attach chain to tractor drawbar support or
other specified anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in chain to permit turning.
▲ Replace chain if any links or end fittings are
broken, stretched or damaged.
▲ Do not use safety chain for towing.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be
performed by trained personnel using correct
tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and
extension hose long enough to you to stand
to one side–not in front of or over tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing wheels, use
wheel-handling equipment adequate for
weight involved.
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Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions
in this manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on the safety decals.
▲ Be familiar with all Front Fold Boom Sprayer
functions.
▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave Front Fold Boom Sprayer unat-
tended with tractor engine running.
▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor. Dismount-
ing a moving tractor could cause serious injury
or death.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor and boom
during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entangle-
ment with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding
and raising boom. Make sure all persons are
clear of working area.
▲ Do not turn tractor too tightly, cause Front Fold
Boom Sprayer to ride up on wheels. This could
cause personal injury or equipment damage.
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Introduction
Introduction
7
Great Plains Manufacturing wants y ou to be satisfied with any new machine delivered b y the Great
Plains Trucking network. T o ease the assembly
task and produce a properly working machine,
read this entire manual before assembling or setting up new equipment.
Description of Unit
The TSF660 sprayer is capab le of spr aying at
60’.The level float boom is fully suspended starting with vertical spring suspension in a 42”
hydraulic ele vator which provides a wide r ange of
boom height adjustment along with gas shocks
that provide side-to-side stability.
Intended Usage
Use these booms as part of a pressurized sprayer
system to apply liquid pesticides, herbicides or
fertilizers to production-agriculture crops only . Do
not modify sprayer f or use with attachments other
than those approved by Great Plains .
Models Covered
TSF660
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this
manual.
Right and left 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
about the preceding topic. For safe and correct
operation, read and follow the directions provided before continuing.
NOTE: Useful inf ormation about the preceding
topic.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
To order additional copies of predelivery instructions or operator’s and parts manuals, write to the
following address. Include model n umbers in all
correspondence.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or
have other assembly or setup questions , assistance is available . Contact
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Using This Manual
This manual was written to help you assemble
and prepare the new machine for the customer.
The manual includes instructions for assembly
and setup. Read this manual and f ollo w the recommendations for safe , efficient and proper
assembly and setup.
An operator’s man ual is also pro vided with the
new machine. Read and understand “Important
Safety Information” and “Operating Instructions” in the operator’s man ual before assembling
the machine. As a reference, k eep the oper ator’s
manual on hand while assembling.
The information in this manual is current at printing. Some parts may change to assure top
performance.
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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Assembly
The following headings are step-by-step instructions for assembling the TSF660 F ront Fold Boom
Sprayer. Begin with “T ools Required” and “PreAssembly Checklist” to make sure y ou have all
necessary parts and equipment. F ollow each step
to make the job as quick and saf e as possible and
produce a properly working machine.
The TSF660 Front F old Boom Spra yer is shipped
via flat bed truck. It is the dealer’s responsibility to
unload the new machine. Unload all equipment
before beginning assembly. Do not attempt any
assembly work while the TSF660 Front Fold
Boom Sprayer is on the truck.
Tools Required
Basic Hand Tools
Pre-Assembly Checklist
1. Before assembling, read and understand “Important Safety Information” beginningon
page 1.
2. Have at least two people on hand while assembling.
9. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
located correctly and legible. Replace if improperly located or damaged. Refer to “Safety
Decals” in the operator’s man ual.
10. Inflate tires to recommended pressure as listed on the “Tire Inflation Chart,” page 14.
Tighten wheel bolts as specified on “Torque
V alues Chart,” page 15.
Shipping Straps
Refer to Figure 1
1. Unbolt and remove shipping strap from frame .
2. Remove transport bumper , bolt, and nut from
shipping strap.
Transport
Bumper
3. Make sure assembly area is le v el and free of
obstructions (preferably an open concrete area).
4. Have all major components.
5. Have all f asteners and pins shipped with
TSF660 Front F old Boom Spr ayer.
IMPORTANT: If a pre-assembled part or fastener is temporarily removed, remember
where it goes. Keep the parts separated.
6. Have a cop y of the parts manual on hand. If
unsure of proper placement or use of any part
or fastener , refer to the parts manual.
7. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
8. Check for proper tension and alignment on all
drive chains.
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Figure 1
Shipping Strap
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Refer to Figure 2
3. Reattach transport bumper to top of transport
support weldment.
4. Secure transport bumper to transport support
weldment with previously remov ed bolt and
nut.
Refer to Figures 3 & 4
5. Unhook swivel bolt snap from stationary ring.
Re-hook swivel bolt snap to ring located in
outer boom lock plunger rod.
24163
Figure 2
Top of Transport Support Weldment
Assembly
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Refer to Figure 5
1. Cut plastic tie from foam marker drop hose, if
sprayer is equipped with foam marker .
NOTE: If the TSF660 is equipped with f oam marker, ref er to the optional Foam Marker Kit manual
for installation information.
24165
Figures 3 & 4
Swivel Bolt Snap
24166
Figure 5
Foam Marker Drop Hose
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Preparation and Setup
Before you Start
Read and understand the owners manual for y our
sprayer . A basic understanding of how the spra yer
works will aid in the assembly, setup, and operation of your spray er.
Perf orm these checks before setting up y our front
fold boom.
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information” beginning on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
Hitching Tractor to Sprayer
!
DANGER
Y ou may be sever ely injur ed or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and sprayer. Do not stand or place
any part of your body between sprayer and moving
tractor. Stop tractor engine and set park brake before
installing the hitch pin.
Predelivery
1. Have tractor deliv ered to dealership that will
be operating spray er.
2. Confirm row spacing, and set wheel spacing
on sprayer. (Axles are adjustable).
3. Set drawbar length to ASAE standards as
shown on decal if equipped with a PTO pump .
Mount ball hitch plate to tractor drawbar, and
ball joint hitch to sprayer.
4. Hook sprayer to tr actor, and adjust hitch
height so that front of sprayer is 1 1/2” lo w er
than the rear.
5. Install control switch boxes inside of tractor
cab, and route power supplies to the tr actor
battery.
6. The following equipment must be connected
to the tractor’s battery; Rav en 440 Controller ,
Fasse Valve Hydraulic Control Box, and Optional Foam Marker Control.
a. To connect the Raven 440 Controller to
the tractor battery , see pages 7 and 8 in
the Raven Installation and Service manual.
b. To connect the Fasse V alve Hydraulic
Control Box to the tractor battery, follow
the steps below .
i.Use the 6 ft, two-wire red and black
cable to connect the hydraulic controls to the tractor battery .
ii.Connect the red wire from each cable
to the positive terminal and the black
wire from each cable to the negative
terminal.
c. Use the 6ft gray cable to connect the Op-
tional Foam Marker Control to the tractor
battery.
7. Mount radar gun to tractor frame if applicable
and route cable up through cab. If using e xisting radar on tractor , install “Y” cable according
to tractor manufacturer’s recommendations.
8. Connect all hydraulic hoses to outlets (ref er to
tractor operator’ s manual for designated outlet if equipped with a hydraulic pump). The h ydraulic motor used on all liquid pumps is a 6
GPM motor. If the tractor used on this spr ayer
does not have the capabilities to adjust the remotes 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 . Place a stop in the neutral position for the tractor h ydr aulics so that
the hydraulic le ver can only be moved to the
float and down positions. Refer to the tr actor’s
operator manual on information for the neutral
stop. Damage to the pump will occur if the hydraulic lever is returned to the neutral position
while the pump is running.
9. Check all hydraulic functions of the boom/elevator.
10. With boom still unfolded, make sure boom
locks are adjusted correctly to just clear the
stops.
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11. Fill sprayer approximately 1/2 full of w ater.
Open tank sump valve and let water circulate
throughout the system and check for any
leaks.
12. Before installing nozzles, engage pump
slowly and circulate water through the system, then turn on boom valves individually to
flush out the system. (On sprayers equipped
with a hydraulic pump , start out with the hydraulic lever in the float position, and engage
the pump by placing the lev er in the down position. Make sure the hydraulic flo w control
valve is set at a minimum flo w.)
13. After system has been thoroughly flushed,
install nozzles and open boom valves again
to check nozzle pattern across the boom.
14. Set the deadhead pressure of the pump in
the following ways depending on how pump
is driven.
Preparation and Setup
11
Hydraulic Drive Pumps
a. To determine the correct flow rate to the
hydraulic motor, start out with the hydraulic control valve set at a minim um
flow , and the hydraulic lever in the float
position.
b. Open up the sprayer control valve to its
maximum setting. (On the Raven 440
monitor, with the pow er switch on, the
rate switch must be placed in the manual
position, and the increase/decrease
switch must be pushed to increase f or
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, speed up the tractor to normal
operating speed. Shut off the boom section switches, 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 PSI maximum. Mark this setting on the hydraulic control valve for future reference.
e. Open up the agitation valve.
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Ace Pump Flow Limiter
Refer to Figure 6
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 LO AD SENSING (LS) Closed Center hydraulic systems, this
devices 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 rated speeds. Flows out of
the hydraulic valv es 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 flo w limiter should
not be used with a restrictor orifice.
T o Install:
1. Install the flow limiter in the inlet port of the
Ace motor.
2. Close the needle valve on the Ace motor b y
loosening the jam nut and screwing the needle valve in a cloc kwise direction all the w ay
down.
3. Connect the hydraulic hoses so that the pump
runs with the hydraulic lev er 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 spr ayer pump flow.
5. Adjust the flow control on the tractor to minimum flow setting (turtle).
6. Move the h ydraulic 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 within
the pumps operating parameters:
NOTE: If the flow limiter stops the flo w 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 b y opening the agitation
valve.
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Ace Pump Flow Limiter
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Axle Wheel Spacing Adjustment
!
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 9
The wheel spacing of the axle can also be adjusted for differing row spacings .
!
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.
13855
Preparation and Setup
Figure 9
Sprayer Axle Assembly
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TSF660
Specifications and Capacities
ModelTSF660
Boom Width60’
Tank Capacity650 gallon
Nozzle Spacing20” or 30”
Number of Nozzles36 (20” spacing)
25 (30” spacing)
Approx. Empty Weight6,950 lbs.
Approx. Full Weight (Max)12,400 lbs.
Working Width63’
Transport Width108” with wheels in135” with wheels out
Transport Height12’
Length19’10”
Wheel/Tire Size13.6 - 38 6PLY
Wheel Spacing60” - 120”
Tire Inflation Chart
Tire Size Inflation
PSI
13.6 x 38 6 ply T ractor Tread 22
14.9 x 46 10 ply T ractor Tread 36
NOTE: All tires are warranted b y the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire w arranty information can be found
in the brochures included with your Operator’ s and P arts Manuals or online at the manufacturer’ s w ebsites.
For service assistance or information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer .
1/4" - 207.45.61181612M 5 X 0.8436597
1/4" - 288.5613101814M 6 X 1751181511
5/16 - 18151124173325M 8 X 1.25171226193627
5/16" - 24171326193727M 8 X 11813 28213929
3/8" - 16272042315944M10 X 1.5332452397253
3/8" - 24312247356749M10 X 0.75392961458562
7/16" - 14433267499570M12 X 1.755842916712593
7/16" - 204936755510578M12 X 1.56044957013097
1/2" - 13664910576145105M12 X 1906610577145105
1/2" - 20755511585165120M14 X 29268145105200150
9/16" - 129570150110210155M14 X 1.59973155115215160
9/16" - 1810579165120235170M16 X 2145105225165315230
5/8" - 1113097205150285210M16 X 1.5155115240180335245
5/8" - 18150110230170325240M18 X 2.5195145310230405300
3/4" - 10235170360265510375M18 X 1.5220165350260485355
3/4" - 16260190405295570420M20 X 2.5280205440325610450
7/8" - 9225165585430820605M20 X 1.5310230650480900665
7/8" - 14250185640475905670M24 X 34803557605601050780
1" - 83402508756451230910M24 X 25253908306101150845
1" - 123702759557051350995M30 X 3.59607051510112021001550
1-1/8" - 7480355108079517501290M30 X 210607851680124023201710
1 1/8" - 12540395121089019601440M36 X 3.5173012702650195036602700
1 1/4" - 76805001520112024601820M36 X 2188013802960219041003220
1 1/4" - 127505551680124027302010
1 3/8" - 68906551990147032302380
1 3/8" - 1210107452270167036802710
1 1/2" - 611808702640195042903160
1 1/2" - 1213309802970219048203560
Grade 2Grade 5
N · m2ft-lb3N · mft-lbN · mft-lbmm x pitch4N · mft-lbN · mft-lbN · mft-lb
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.
Grade 8
Bolt Size
(Metric)
1
in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch
4
mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch
5.88.810.9
Class 5.8Class 8.8Class 10.9
2
N· m = newton-meters
3
ft-lb= foot pounds
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Corporate Office: PO. Box 5060
Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA
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