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SECTION 5
PRE-OPERATION
From arrival on farm, hook up and prepare the sprayer
for operation.
SAFETY FIRST
Before progressing further,
• Read and understand the Safety Manual
(part no. GP-SAFE-A) supplied with this sprayer.
• Read and understand this manual to better
familiarise yourself with the sprayer.
• Ensure the tractor to be used to tow this sprayer is
suitable to handle the loads. If in doubt consult the
tractor dealer/manual.
HOOK UP
The Cropair Sprayer has been fully tested before leaving
the Croplands factory. Some components will require
further assembly after shipping from the factory/dealer;
1. Adjust and fit the 3-point linkage to the tractor
2. Connect the PTO shaft to the tractor
3. Fit the controller (if applicable).
Always park the sprayer in a horizontal position and on
firm, level ground.
Connecting to the tractor
Croplands Cropair sprayers suit Categories I and II tractor
linkage connections.
300 & 600 litre models have Cat II for the lower linkage
arms, and Cat I for the top link with a sleeve if your tractor
has Cat II.
Linkage connection
Lower the tractor linkage arms and attach the sprayer’s
lower hitch pins, using the suitable category for your setup.
Fit the locking pin clips.
Lift the tractor linkage up to the level you wish to spray at.
Now you can adjust the length of the top linkage arm to
level the sprayer.
PTO shaft connection
Clean off and grease the PTO splines on the sprayer and
tractor stub shafts. Put the PTO shaft onto both splines
making sure the spring-loaded locking pins click into place
and is completely secure on the splines.
Attach the PTO shaft safety chains (attached on the PTO
guards) to the tractor & the pump PTO guard.
Raise and lower the sprayer to check that the tubes of the
PTO overlap by at least 1/3 of their length, and not less
than 150mm, in all operating positions.
WARNING
!
Always ensure the tractor PTO is disengaged
before attempting to hook up the PTO shaft!
NOTE
Your Croplands sprayer dealer is responsible
for correctly setting and installing the
supplied PTO shaft for the first time it is set
up. This can involve cutting the shaft to
length to ensure correct, safe operation.
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