Great Plains TSF660 Operator Manual
Operator’s Manual
Front Fold Boom Sprayer
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
!
the lives of others depend on it!
TSF660
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Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
© Copyright 2009 Printed 08/31/2009
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wear Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Handle Chemicals Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Description of Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Intended Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Models Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preparation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hitching Tractor to Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hydraulic Pump Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hydraulic Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Axle Wheel Spacing Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . 19
Quad-Jet Agitators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Raven SCS 440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjustments Before Going to the Field . . . . . . 21
Hydraulic Driven Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Field Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Boom Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Agitation Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tank Straps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operating Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Plumbing Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Boom Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Boom Folding Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Boom Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Boom Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Locking System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Break Away Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Leveling Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Filling Tank Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Handwash Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operating Whirlfilter® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tank Rinse and Flush System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Inductor (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Raven G1 Autoboom (Optional Equipment) . . 35
Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Boom Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Nozzle Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tank Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manual Pressure Adjustment Valve . . . . . . . . 37
Agitation Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Operating Whirlfilter® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Clean-out the solution Whirlfilter® . . . . . . 39
Elevator Slide Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Maintenance and Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sprayer/Boom Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Equipment Cleanup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Pump Maintenance and Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ace Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ace Hydraulic Pump Seal Replacement. . 44
Shear Bolt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chemical Inductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Foam Marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Raven G1 Autoboom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Pumps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Important Safety Information
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is
a potential hazard to personal safety involved and
extra safety precaution must be taken. When you
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 involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
Important Safety Information
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Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or level 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 for machine
components that, for functional purposes, cannot
be guarded.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
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Be Familiar with Safety Decals
▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals,” page 8,
thoroughly.
▲ 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 thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine dur-
ing operation.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Fold 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.
OFF
▲ 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.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn
machinery should it separate from tractor
drawbar.
▲ 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.
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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.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark Front Fold
Boom Sprayer in case of breakdown on the
road.
Important Safety Information
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▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other
obstructions when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under “Specifications and
Capacities,” page 51.
▲ Do not fold or unfold the Front Fold Boom
Sprayer while the tractor 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.
▲ Fold the Front Fold Boom Sprayer, put tractor
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 Front Fold Boom 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.
OFF
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambu-
lance, hospital and fire department near
phone.
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 for 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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Wear Protective Equipment
Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or
herbicides to use the following personal safety
equipment.
▲ 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 approved for pesticide
vapors unless label specifies another type of respirator.
▲ Waterproof, unlined gloves. Neoprene gloves are
recommended.
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▲ Cloth coveralls/outer clothing changed daily; water-
proof items if there is a chance of becoming wet with
spray
▲ Waterproof boots or foot coverings
▲ Do not wear contaminated clothing. Wash protective
clothing and equipment with soap and water after
each use. Personal clothing must be laundered separately from household articles.
▲ Clothing contaminated with certain pesticides must
be destroyed according to state and local regulations. Read chemical label for specific instructions.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hear-
ing impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating
machinery. Operating equipment safely requires the
full attention of the operator.
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Handle Chemicals Properly
▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s
instructions.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ 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 chemicals as
specified by the chemical manufacturer.
▲ Before adding chemical to the tank, make
sure tank is at least half full. Do not pour concentrate into an empty tank.
▲ Spray only with acceptable wind conditions.
Wind speed must be below 5 mph. Make sure
wind drift of chemicals will not affect any surrounding land, people or animals.
▲ Never wash out the sprayer tank within 100
feet of any freshwater source or in a car wash.
▲ Rinse out the tank. Spray rinse water on last
field sprayed.
▲ 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 hand-wash tank filled with clean
water and have soap available in case of an
emergency. Immediately and thoroughly flush
any area of the body that is contaminated by
chemicals.
▲ 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 chemical 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 containers prop-
erly. By law rinsing of the used chemical container must be repeated three times. Puncture
the container to prevent future use. An alternative is to jet-rinse or pressure rinse the container.
▲ Wash hands and face before eating after
working with chemicals. Shower as soon as
spraying is completed for the day.
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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 Front
Fold Boom Sprayer during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
power-driven parts.
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▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entangle-
ment with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding
and raising Front Fold Boom Sprayer. Make
sure all persons are clear of working area.
▲ Do not turn tractor too tightly, causing Front
Fold Boom Sprayer to ride up on wheels. This
could cause personal injury or equipment
damage.
▲ Use only water without pesticides added to
calibrate the sprayer.Do not exceed the calibrated sprayer speed and pressure when
operating.
▲ Spray with the boom in the unfolded position
only.
▲ The boom has many pinch points during field
operation and folding. Keep all bystanders
away.
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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.
▲ Read and follow decal directions.
▲ Keep all safety decals clean and legible.
▲ Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order
new decals from your Great Plains dealer.
Refer to this section for proper decal placement.
▲ When ordering new parts or components, also
request corresponding safety decals.
▲ To install new decals:
1. Clean the area where the decal is to be
placed.
2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on
surface, being careful not to cause air
bubbles under decal.
818-055C
Slow Moving Vehicle Label
Middle rear of center section, one total
838-265C
Amber Reflectors
Front of center section, both ends, two total
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818-188C
Warning! Excessive Speed Hazard
Front of tongue, one total
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818-339C
Warning! High Pressure Fluid Hazard
Side of tank frame and rear center of
boom center section, two total
818-265C
Amber Reflector
Front and rear {both sides} four total
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Danger! Possible Chemical Hazard
Front of tank frame and rear center
of boom center section, two total
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Caution! To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage
Front of tank frame, one total
818-548C
Warning! To Prevent Serious Injury or Death
On each side of tank frame, two total
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818-367C
Danger! Electrocution Hazard
Middle rear of center section, one total
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818-696C
Warning! Water Contamination Hazard
Side of tank frame, one total
818-365C (SN A1082N-)
848-347C (SN A1083N+)
Caution! Tire inflation & wheel bolt torquing information
(13.6 x 38 or 320/85R38 wheel rims), 0 or 2 total
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Danger! Crushing Hazard
Rear center and both ends front side of center section,
three total
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Warning! Pinch Point
Decals at wing hinge points, front and back of booms, ten
total
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818-467C
Warning! Overhead Boom
Left and right wings, two total
818-303C
Warning! Chemical Overflow
On chemical tank, one total
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Warning! Negative Tongue Weight
On tongue, one total
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Introduction
Introduction
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Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of
new product owners. This Front Fold Boom Sprayer has been designed with care and builtby 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 TSF660 sprayer is capable of spraying at
60’.The level float boom is fully suspended starting with vertical spring suspension in a 42”
hydraulic elevator which provides a wide range 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 for use with attachments other
than those approved by Great Plains.
Models Covered
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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.
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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.
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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 Front Fold Boom Sprayer products.
Refer to Figure 1
Your machine’s parts werespecially designed and
should only be replaced with Front Fold Boom
Sprayer parts. Always use the serial and model
number when ordering parts from your Great
Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located
on the front of the tank frame as shown.
Record your drill 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
Figure 1
Serial Number Plate
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Preparation and Setup
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Before You Start
Read and understand the owners manual for your
sprayer. A basic understanding of how the sprayer
works will aid in the assembly, setup and operation of your sprayer.
Perform these checks before setting up your
cross-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. Refer to “Lubrication,” page 46.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged. Refer to “Safety Decals,” page 8.
Preparation and Setup
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Hitching Tractor to Sprayer
DANGER
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and Front Fold Boom Sprayer. Do
not stand or place any part of your body between Front
Fold Boom Sprayer and moving tractor. Stop tractor
engine and set park brake before installing the hitch
pin.
DANGER
Electrocution hazard. To prevent serious injury or
death from electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines when transporting, folding or unfolding boom.
Boom is not grounded. Electrocution can occur without direct contact. Refer to transport dimensions under
“Specifications and Capacities”, page 51. Do not fold
or unfold boom while tractor is moving.
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