Hardi EAGLE SPB BOOM, EAGLE SPC BOOM Operator's Manual

The Sprayer

Operator’s Manual

EAGLE™ SPB/SPC BOOM

Instruction book

67024003 - Version 1.10

US - 06.2015

EAGLE™ SPB/SPC BOOM

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Instruction book

67024003 - Version 1.10

US - 06.2015

Table of contents

1 - Welcome

Welcome letter ......................................................................................................................................1

2 - Safety notes

Operator safety .....................................................................................................................................1

Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1

General info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Local poison information center ...........................................................................................................2

3 - Description

Boom .....................................................................................................................................................1

Boom types and sizes .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Hydraulic systems .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Boom terminology ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Electrical Hydraulic controls ..................................................................................................................3

HV Hydraulic control box (Ranger 550) .................................................................................................................................................... 3

HZ Hydraulic control box (Ranger 550) .................................................................................................................................................... 3

HZ Hydraulic control box (Ranger 2000, Navigator) ........................................................................................................................ 3

HZ Hydraulic control box - 90’/60’ SPC Dual Fold booms (Navigator) ................................................................................. 4

HZ Hydraulic control box - 120’/90’ SPC Dual Fold booms (Navigator) .............................................................................. 4

SetBox controls for sprayers equipped with ISOBUS ....................................................................................................................... 5

HZ Hydraulic controls on the Grip handle (ISOBUS & PRESIDIO) .............................................................................................5

HZ Hydraulic controls on the HARDI® spray center (PRESIDIO) ................................................................................................ 5

4 - Sprayer setup

Hydraulic systems .................................................................................................................................1

Requirements - tractor (SPB/SPC HY-model) ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Requirements - tractor (SPB HV-model) ................................................................................................................................................... 1

Requirements - tractor (SPB/SPC HZ-model) ........................................................................................................................................2

HZ hydraulic block ................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Open center hydraulics (trailed - optional equipment) ................................................................................................................. 3

Boom .....................................................................................................................................................4

Suspension effect adjustment (80’-100’ SPC only) ............................................................................................................................ 4

5 - Operation

Boom .....................................................................................................................................................1

Safety info ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Maneuvering of the SPB booms - HY version (Ranger) .................................................................................................................. 2

Maneuvering of the SPB and SPC booms - HY version (Navigator) .......................................................................................2

Maneuvering of the SPB booms - HV version (Ranger 550) ........................................................................................................ 3

Maneuvering of the SPB booms - HZ version (Ranger 550) ........................................................................................................ 4

Maneuvering of the SPB booms - HZ version (Ranger 2000) ..................................................................................................... 5

Maneuvering of the SPB and SPC booms - HZ version (Navigator) .......................................................................................6

Maneuvering of the 90’/60’ SPC Dual Fold boom (Navigator) ..................................................................................................7

Single-sided folding of the 90’/60’ SPC Dual Fold boom (Navigator) ................................................................................... 8

Maneuvering of the 120’/90’ SPC Dual Fold boom (Navigator) ................................................................................................ 9

Maneuvering of the SPB booms - (Ranger with ISOBUS) ........................................................................................................... 10

Maneuvering of the SPB, SPC & 90’/60’ Dual Fold SPC booms - (Navigator with ISOBUS) ...................................11

Maneuvering of the 120’/90’ Dual Fold SPC booms - (Navigator with ISOBUS) .......................................................... 12

Maneuvering of the SPC booms (PRESIDIO) ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Maneuvering of the 90’/60’ Dual Fold SPC boom (PRESIDIO) ................................................................................................. 14

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Table of contents

6 - Maintenance

Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................1

Recommended lubricants ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1

45’-60’ SPB & 80’-100’ SPC Boom lubrication & oiling plan .......................................................................................................... 1

120’/90’ & 90’/60’ Dual Fold SPC Boom lubrication & oiling plan ............................................................................................ 2

Service and Maintenance intervals .......................................................................................................3

10 hours service - In-Line filter ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3

10 hours service - Nozzle filters (optional equipment) ................................................................................................................... 3

10 hours service - Spraying circuit ............................................................................................................................................................... 3

250 hours service - Readjustment of the boom ................................................................................................................................. 3

250 hours service - Hydraulic circuit .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

250 hours service - Hoses and tubes ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Occasional maintenance ........................................................................................................................4

Nozzle tubes and fittings ..................................................................................................................................................................................4

Feed pipe snap-lock assembly (T25) .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Feed pipe clamp assembly (T25) .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Readjustment boom - general info ............................................................................................................................................................5

Alignment of center and inner wing sections (All booms) .......................................................................................................... 5

Alignment of inner and outer wing sections (All booms) ............................................................................................................ 6

Hydraulic stop valve adjustment (Dual Fold SPC only) .................................................................................................................. 6

Adjusting the front fold cable (All booms) ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Breakaway section adjustment (45’-66’ SPB) ........................................................................................................................................7

Breakaway section adjustment (80’-100’ & Dual Fold SPC) .......................................................................................................... 8

Check/adjust sprocket timing (45’-66’ SPB) ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Adjusting boom level to ground (All booms) ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Adjusting rear cable (All booms) ............................................................................................................................................................... 10

Adjusting center section cables (All except 120’/90’ Dual Fold) ........................................................................................... 10

Yaw rubber dampers (80’-100’ SPC, 90’/60’ Dual Fold SPC) .....................................................................................................11

Yaw rubber dampers (120’/90’ Dual Fold SPC) ................................................................................................................................. 11

Yaw damping (All booms) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

7 - Fault finding

Operational problems ...........................................................................................................................1

Hydraulic system - I.A.H. .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Mechanical problems ............................................................................................................................3

Mechanical problems ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

8 - Technical specifications

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................1

Filters and nozzles ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Temperature and pressure ranges .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Electrical connections ............................................................................................................................2

Plug positions for HZ hydraulics ................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Plug positions for HZ hydraulics (120’/90’ Dual Fold boom) ...................................................................................................... 2

Plug positions for HZ hydraulics (90’/60’ Dual Fold boom) ......................................................................................................... 2

Charts ....................................................................................................................................................3

Boom hydraulics - HY (45’-66’ SPB Ranger) ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Boom hydraulics - HY (45’-66’ SPB & 75’-100’ SPC Navigator) .................................................................................................... 3

Boom hydraulics - HZ (45’-66’ SPB Ranger) ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Boom hydraulics - HZ (45’-66’ SPB & 75’-100’ SPC Navigator) .................................................................................................... 4

Boom hydraulics - 90’/60’ Dual Fold SPC (Navigator) ...................................................................................................................... 5

Boom hydraulics - 120’/90’ Dual Fold SPC (Navigator) ................................................................................................................... 5

Boom hydraulics - 75’-90’ SPC (PRESIDIO) .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Boom hydraulics - 90’/60’ Dual Fold SPC (PRESIDIO) ....................................................................................................................... 6

9 - Warranty

Warranty policy and conditions ............................................................................................................1

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1 - Welcome

Welcome letter

Dear New HARDI® Owner,

Thank you for purchasing your new HARDI® product and welcome to the ever-increasing family of proud HARDI® owners.

HARDI® is the leading sprayer company in offering growers strong, reliable products made for the widest range of applications worldwide. Quality, reliability, and resale value make the HARDI® product line the preferred product line of customers both in North America as well as worldwide. Our guiding principle is to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction and long term value in the marketplace today. We have developed a very high level of customer loyalty in the marketplace which we are very proud of and strive every day to maintain and to continue to grow.

HARDI® is your specialist in spraying and we spend all of our time and keep all of our focus on spraying. We do not share our resources between other types of products or compromise on anything in providing the best quality sprayers to the market today. We can provide the latest in technology with our products if desired, or allow them to operate with the technology that you already use on other products in most cases. You get to decide that, and what best suits your needs. We feel that you, our customer, are the best suited to answer that question for your operation. Either way, you decide, and we will try and help make it happen for you.

Our broad spectrum of product offerings, from the ruggedly simple models we build to our highly sophisticated models, the built-in HARDI® strength and reliability ensures a low cost of ownership. HARDI® sprayers are all based on a functional design concept of being as simple to operate as possible and to meet our customers’ requirements for all their application needs.

Please take the time to thoroughly read the Operator’s Manual before using your equipment. You will find many helpful hints as well as important safety and operation information.

Some of the features on your HARDI® sprayer were suggested by growers. There is no substitute for “on farm” experience and we invite your comments and suggestions. If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI® dealer or service personnel for further explanation before using the equipment.

For Product, Service or Warranty Information please contact your local HARDI® dealer.

- Please use the HARDI® Customer Service number: 1-866-770-7063

- Or send your email to CUSTSERV@hardi-us.com

HARDI® NORTH AMERICA INC.

Visit us online at: www.hardi-us.com

1500 West 76th St. Davenport, Iowa 52806 Phone: (563) 386-1730 Fax: (563) 386-1280

Sincerely,

Wayne Buchberger

President

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1 - Welcome

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2 - Safety notes

Operator safety

Symbols

These symbols are used throughout the book to designate where the reader needs to pay extra attention.

This symbol means DANGER. Be very alert as your safety is involved!

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This symbol means WARNING. Be alert as your safety can be involved!

This symbol means ATTENTION. This guides to better, easier and safer operation of your sprayer!

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This symbol means NOTE.

General info

Before using the sprayer, read the following recommendations and safety instructions.

• Read and understand this instruction book before using the equipment. It is equally important that other operators of this equipment read and understand this book.

• If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI® dealer for further explanation before using the equipment.

• Local law may demand that the operator is certified to use spray equipment. Adhere to the law.

• Wear protective clothing. Wash and change clothes after spraying.

• Wash tools if they have become contaminated. Rinse and wash equipment after use and before servicing.

• Never service or repair the equipment while it is operating.

• Always replace all safety devices or shields immediately after servicing.

• Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying or working with contaminated equipment.

• In case of poisoning, immediately seek medical advice. Remember to identify chemicals used.

• Keep children away from the equipment.

• Be careful not to hit people or surroundings when maneuvering the sprayer, especially when backing.

• Do not fold or unfold boom near overhead wires. Serious injury or death could result if contact is made with electric

wires.

• Slow down when driving in uneven terrain, as the machine might be in risk of turning over.

• Pressure test with clean water prior to filling with chemicals.

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing and depressurize equipment after use and before servicing.

• Do not go under any part of the sprayer unless it is secured. The boom is secure when placed in the transport brackets

with rear transport lock secured.

• If an arc welder is used on the equipment or anything connected to the equipment, disconnect power leads before welding. Remove all flammable or explosive material from the area.

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2 - Safety notes

Local poison information center

If you live anywhere in the United States, the following toll free number will connect you to your Local Poison

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Information Center.

PHONE NO. 1 - 800 - 222 - 1222

If you live outside the United States, find the number for the poison control center in your phone book and write it

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in the space below:

PHONE NO._______ - _______ - __________

Keep a list, in the space provided below, of all the chemicals that you have in use.

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1. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

6. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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8. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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3 - Description

Boom

Boom types and sizes

The HARDI® EAGLE™ booms are available in the following types and sizes:

SPB sizes: 45’, 50’, 60’ & 66’

The 45’ - 66’ SPB booms are built with the same basic components. There are differences in the outer wing sections to give the range of boom widths. The 45’ & 50’ booms incorporate the breakaway into the folding hinge point between the inner/ outer wings. The 60’ & 66’ booms include breakaway sections in the outer wing.

SPC sizes: 75’, 80’, 88’, 90’ & 100’

The 75’ - 100’ SPC booms are built with the same basic components as the SPB booms. The main differences are in the size of the boom steel profiles, the folding hinge area between the inner/outer wings and the type of breakaway sections.

SPC Dual Fold sizes: 90’/60’ & 120’/90’

The SPC booms are also available in Dual Fold models; 90’/60’ & 120’/90’. The outer sections of the dual fold booms fold vertically to allow for two different spraying widths.

Components cannot be exchanged between the EAGLE™ SPB and SPC booms. Also, the 120’/90’ Dual Fold SPC booms are equipped with a different center section than the other SPC booms.

Note: Individual boom wing fold is not possible using the 120’/90’ Dual Fold SPC booms.

Hydraulic systems

The HARDI® EAGLE™ booms are available in four different hydraulic system versions; HY, HV, HZ (trailed) & HZ (self-propelled).

1. SPB-HY & SPC-HY

These types of booms are operated directly via the tractor hydraulics. Hydraulic lift cylinders are used for boom height adjustment and fold cylinders are used for simultaneous boom wing fold and unfold.

2. SPB-HV

This type of boom has the same features as the HY model, but also allows for individual boom wing fold and unfold. Hydraulic lift cylinders are used for boom height adjustment and fold cylinders are used for individual boom wing fold and unfold. The SPB-HV hydraulics are controlled with an electrical hydraulic control box.

3. SPB-HZ & SPC-HZ (trailed)

These types of booms have two boom wing tilt cylinders that give the ability to obtain individual boom wing tilt. Hydraulic lift cylinders are used for boom height adjustment and fold cylinders are used for individual boom wing fold and unfold. The hydraulics are controlled with various different electrical hydraulic controls depending on the model of sprayer.

4. SPC-HZ (self-propelled)

This type of boom has two boom wing tilt cylinders that give the ability to obtain individual boom wing tilt. Hydraulic lift cylinders are used for boom height adjustment and fold cylinders are used for simultaneous boom wing fold and unfold. The hydraulics are controlled with the HARDI® Spray center and the multifunctional Grip handle.

Note: Individual boom wing fold is not possible using the HY Hydraulic system (1) or the HZ self-propelled system (4).

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3 - Description

Boom terminology

The terminology for the SPB/SPC boom sections is as follows:

A - Breakaway section

B - Outer section

C - Inner section

D - Center section

Note: The outer sections (B) on the 45’ & 50’ SPB booms are also the breakaway sections (A). So A & B are combined.

The terminology for the Dual Fold SPC boom sections is as follows:

A - Breakaway section

B - 2nd Outer section

C - 1st Outer section

D - Inner section

E - Center section

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3 - Description

Electrical Hydraulic controls

General info

The electrical controls used to operate the boom hydraulics vary depending on the model of sprayer.

HV Hydraulic control box (Ranger 550)

The switches on the HV hydraulic control box control the following functions:

1. Power ON/OFF

2. Boom folding (left side)

3. Boom lift raise/lower

4. Boom folding (right side)

HZ Hydraulic control box (Ranger 550)

The switches on the hydraulic control box control the following functions:

1. Power ON/OFF

2. Boom tilt left

3. Boom tilt right

4. Boom folding (left side)

5. Boom lift raise/lower

6. Boom folding (right side)

HZ Hydraulic control box (Ranger 2000, Navigator)

The switches on the hydraulic control box control the following functions:

1. Power ON/OFF

2. Boom tilt left

3. Boom lift raise/lower

4. Boom tilt right

5. Boom folding (left side)

6. Boom folding (right side)

7. Optional function

8. Optional function

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3 - Description

HZ Hydraulic control box - 90’/60’ SPC Dual Fold booms (Navigator)

The switches on the hydraulic control box control the following functions:

1. Power ON/OFF

2. Boom tilt left

3. Boom lift raise/lower

4. Boom tilt right

5. Boom folding (left)

6. Boom folding (outer)

7. Boom folding (right)

8. Optional function

9. Optional function

HZ Hydraulic control box - 120’/90’ SPC Dual Fold booms (Navigator)

The switches on the hydraulic control box control the following functions:

1. Power ON/OFF

2. Boom tilt left

3. Boom lift raise/lower

4. Boom tilt right

5. Boom folding (main)

6. Boom folding (outer)

7. Optional function

8. Optional function

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3 - Description

SetBox controls for sprayers equipped with ISOBUS

The SetBox controls secondary functions. The keys are grouped into control areas to simplify operator understanding.

Note: Self-propelled sprayers do not have a SetBox as the controls are built-in to the cabin.

1. Power ON/OFF.

2. Status diode.

3. Left boom fold.

4. Left boom unfold.

5. Right boom fold.

6. Right boom unfold.

7. 2nd outer section fold (Dual Fold booms only).

8. 2nd outer section unfold (Dual Fold booms only).

ATTENTION! The Grip cannot be switched ON/OFF separately. It is automatically switched ON when tractor power is

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turned ON (ISOBUS).

HZ Hydraulic controls on the Grip handle (ISOBUS & PRESIDIO)

A. Status LED.

B. Boom section controls.

C. Main ON/OFF.

D. Tilt.

E. Boom height.

F. Boom slant.

G. Not used.

HZ Hydraulic controls on the HARDI® spray center (PRESIDIO)

The boom controls on the HARDI® spray center work in combination with the Grip controls. The buttons on the console control the following functions:

1. Status LED.

2. Main ON/OFF.

3. Unfold/Fold boom.

4. Unfold/Fold second outer section (90’/60’ booms only).

5. Left End Nozzle ON/OFF (optional).

6. Right End Nozzle ON/OFF (optional).

7. Foam Marker Left/Right.

8. Foam Marker blob interval.

9. Foam Marker Inner/Outer (optional).

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3 - Description

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4 - Sprayer setup

Hydraulic systems

General info

Ensure that snap couplers are clean before connection!

After having operated the boom and the system has been filled with oil, check tractor’s hydraulic oil level and add oil if necessary.

DANGER! Test of the hydraulic system should be done very cautiously. There may be air trapped in the system which

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can cause violent movements of the boom.

DANGER! Hydraulic leaks: Never use your fingers to locate a leakage in any part of the hydraulic system. Due to high

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pressure, hydraulic oil may penetrate the skin.

Requirements - tractor (SPB/SPC HY-model)

Connection requirements are:

• One single acting outlet for the lift function of the spray boom.

• One double acting outlet for the folding function.

Ensure that snap couplers are clean before connection!

The boom’s hydraulic system requires an oil flow of approximately 0.8 GPM (3 liters/min.) and a minimum pressure of 1,950 PSI (130 bar).

ATTENTION! After having operated the boom and the system has been filled with oil, then check tractor’s hydraulic

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oil level and add oil if necessary.

WARNING! Due to the variation in tractor hydraulic systems and capacities, care should be exercised when initially

operating the sprayer hydraulic cylinders. It is advisable to adjust the hydraulic flow control down to the minimum rate before operating the system. Adjust/increase the flow control after the system is bled of any air, if necessary.

Requirements - tractor (SPB HV-model)

Connection requirements are:

• One double acting outlet for the lift and folding function of the spray boom.

Ensure that snap couplers are clean before connection!

The hydraulic hoses are marked with arrows and colored tie straps to indicate direction of oil flow. Red tie strap = pressure. Green tie strap = Return to tank. The hoses must be hooked up to the correct outlet for the hydraulics to function properly (pressure hose to pressure outlet, return hose to tank outlet).

The boom’s hydraulic system requires an oil flow of approximately 0.8 GPM (3 liters/min.) and a minimum pressure of 1,950 PSI (130 bar).

ATTENTION! After having operated the boom and the system has been filled with oil, then check tractor’s hydraulic

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oil level and add oil if necessary.

WARNING! Due to the variation in tractor hydraulic systems and capacities, care should be exercised when initially

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4 - Sprayer setup

Requirements - tractor (SPB/SPC HZ-model)

Connection requirements are:

• One double acting hydraulic outlet for the lift and folding functions of the sprayer.

Ensure that snap couplers are clean before connection!

The boom’s hydraulic system requires an oil flow of approximately 0.8 GPM (3 liters/min.) and a minimum pressure of 1,950 PSI (130 bar).

ATTENTION! After having operated the boom and the system has been filled with oil, then check tractor’s hydraulic

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oil level and add oil if necessary.

WARNING! Due to the variation in tractor hydraulic systems and capacities, care should be exercised when initially

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HZ hydraulic block

The hydraulic flow can be adjusted on the HZ hydraulic block if necessary. First set the hydraulic flow on the tractor so the boom raises and lowers at the desired speed. Then check the speed of the fold and tilt functions. If adjustment is necessary, loosen jam nut (A) and turn throttle valve (B) all the way in using an allen wrench. Then turn throttle valve (B) back out 1-1/2 turns. If the fold and tilt functions are too slow, turn throttle valve (B) out more. If the fold and tilt functions are too fast, turn throttle valve (B) in more. Tighten jam nut (A) when the desired speed is reached.

Open center hydraulics (trailed - optional equipment)

The open center hydraulic block is needed if the tractor uses open center hydraulics and/or if load sensing will be used.

The valve (1) on the side of the block is factory set for open center hydraulics, but if closed center hydraulics will be used (also in combination with load sensing) then screw in the valve.

Certain tractor models are able to use Load Sensing without connecting an external sensing line. But if optimal sensing control pressure cannot be obtained, an external sensing line needs to be mounted (3). Please consult your tractor dealer for correct setup and correct connection.

Before operating the hydraulics, the valve should be adjusted according to the specific tractor model. If you have doubt about which type of hydraulic system your tractor is equipped with, please consult your tractor dealer.

List of setting combinations for flow element and circuit value:

Valve no. 1 2 3 (LS port)

Open center out out Not conn.

Closed center in in Not conn.

Load sensing (LS) in out* Connected

*if tractor requires pressure relief.

4 - Sprayer setup

WARNING! Always be sure to fully extract or retract the open/closed center selection valve (1). Failure to do so can

result in damages to vital pump parts.

WARNING! It is of essential importance that connectors on sensing line are kept totally clean. Failure to do so can

result in impurities entering the pump and thereby cause damages to vital pump parts.

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