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CROPLANDS

AUSTRALIA

Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd
ACN 006 450 184

PO Box 2441
Dry Creek
50 Cavan Road
Dry Creek  SA 5094
Australia

Freecall: 1800 999 162
Freefax: 1800 623 778
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.croplands.com.au

NEW ZEALAND

Croplands Equipment Ltd
PO Box 2004,
Stortford Bridge, Hastings 4120

Location:
1422 Omahu Road,
Hastings 4120
New Zealand

Freecall: 0800 106 898
Freefax: 0800 117 711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.croplands.co.nz

Your nearest Croplands Dealer  
can be found in the dealer section 
on the Croplands website

Summary of Contents for HTP3 QMQ12

Page 1: ...MART A INCORPORATING QM 420 SPRAY FANS AND RECAPTURE SYSTEM QUANTUM MIST SMART SPRAYER OPERATORS MANUAL STOP BEFORE COMMENCING operation ENSURE you read understand this manual its contents and any add...

Page 2: ...nd We welcome any feedback from you about our equipment On the back cover you will find our contact details and locations where our staff can be reached during business hours After hours you can email...

Page 3: ...NS Safety first 45 Filters 45 Filling the sprayer 46 Setting sprayer pressure 46 Agitation 47 Mixing basket 47 Chemical probe 48 Calculate water chemical quantities 49 Proceed to spray 50 Flushing 51...

Page 4: ...y to operate the machine CAUTION This Caution sign shows the potential for an incident An incident may include damage to the machine itself or possible injury to the operator WARNING This warning sign...

Page 5: ...prayer s unique serial number the Sprayer s specification sheet a pre delivery checklist and outlines the Croplands Warranty policy Always contact your Croplands Dealer first and foremost for warranty...

Page 6: ...Croplands Web site or for printed versions contact Croplands customer support and ask for part number GP SAFE A or later version if available OPERATORS SAFETY MANUAL www croplands com au STOP BEFORE...

Page 7: ...maintenance schedules outlined in operator s manuals 5 Always read chemical manufacturers labels before use 6 Always observe all warnings on chemical products 7 Regularly check all nuts and bolts are...

Page 8: ...op of inner arm Terracing versions are 3 80m high Maximum lengths from rear of the fan frames to the ball joint of the Micro Power Pack much the same position as a normal towbar are 2000 Lt 4450mm 515...

Page 9: ...en pumps in lieu of PTO are also an option when a Micro Power Pack is fitted to the sprayer Agitation The agitation system is driven by the pump via twin supa flow venturi tank agitators bypass agitat...

Page 10: ...es are fitted as standard Flotation tyres available as options Recapture System An optional 2 row drift reduction recapture system can be fitted to a 2 row QM Smart Spray This is ideally suited to coo...

Page 11: ...M ARMS TIE RODS 14 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 15 SPRAY PUMP 17 FUSION CONTROLLER SYSTEM CONNECTION 17 WINDCOMP HYDRAULICS 19 LIQUID SYSTEM OVERVIEW 20 TANKS SUCTION PLUMBING 20 PUMP PRESSURE PLUMBING 22 TIERED...

Page 12: ...downwards to enable drainage The case drain is there for the unlikely event of blowing oil seals in the hydraulic motor Sprayers fitted with the WindComp feature will use 2 speed sensors left and righ...

Page 13: ...pray rings to be manually shut off as required Screw the red cap in for stop out for normal diaphragm non drip Each spray ring has a draining flush tap on the exit FAN FRAMES BOOM ARMS TIE RODS Fan Fr...

Page 14: ...s of adjustment holes in both the inner slide of the main boom and also the pull rod More details in Section 5 Each fan frame is connected to the boom arm or Hanger via a Swivel Head which incorporate...

Page 15: ...pressures and temperatures Troubleshooting is also easier Note in some markets smaller tractors not requiring a Micro Power Pack the plumbing is more traditional using circuits of 4 or 6 fans For more...

Page 16: ...fitted with a fan forced oil cooler The fan is thermostat controlled switching in at around 50 degrees C The Fusion system requires a separate wiring loom direct from power source tractor battery to p...

Page 17: ...new Smart Sprayer features From battery to cab is a power loom MT90LOOM PWR and thereafter is the Fusion loom CHLOOM FUSION which connects to the ECU module mounted at the front of the sprayer The fro...

Page 18: ...shows the main Fusion hydraulic block top boom control manifold middle and 8 spray section control valves below all installed in an optional control box with the lid removed Note the orientation of bl...

Page 19: ...2 500 Note in the photo the coil circled closest to the main inlet outlet at position K controls the fans that spray to the right side and the coil below controls the left facing fans Note in some app...

Page 20: ...F Flow meter G Suction filter from tank and into suction manifold of the pump H Chemical suction probe fitting I Quick fill connection J To Recapture system venturi TANKS SUCTION PLUMBING Smart Spraye...

Page 21: ...he main tank and has a separate lid see green arrow The handwash tank is at the rear of the tank green circle The 4000 Flushing tank can also be remote filled via camlock coupling mounted near the mai...

Page 22: ...present and take the appropriate safety measures Always wear gloves Sight Gauges All main tanks are fitted with both a front RH side and side LH Side sight gauges Inside of each clear sight hose is a...

Page 23: ...tem if fitted Photo 2 shows 2 x suction filters for left inner left outer Recapture screens 6 Not fully shown in this photo are the motorised section valves 7 The pressure gauge is mounted either at t...

Page 24: ...rings The choices are never ending Photo 1 shows inlet top and outlet tap at the bottom of the outer larger diameter spray ring To the inside shows the inner spray ring which has similar connections...

Page 25: ...stands 1 x for the main sprayer chassis 2 x for the 3 point linkage frame This ensures safe stable storage when not connected to the tractor Always park the sprayer in a horizontal position and on fi...

Page 26: ...ight hand side rear wheel The sensor needs to be 5mm from the target which in this case is the head of the wheel studs on the back of the axle The sensor is reading cm per pulse A GPS speed sensor Atl...

Page 27: ...7 SAFETY FIRST 28 HOOK UP 28 FIT SETUP FUSION CONTROLLER TO THE TRACTOR 31 SETUP SPRAY PRESSURE 36 SET UP THE BOOMS 37 CONFIRMING FAN FUNCTIONALITY 42 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 43 SECTION 5 PRE OPERATIO...

Page 28: ...shipping from the factory dealer 1 Adjust and fit the 2 or 3 point linkage self steer drawbar to the tractor 2 Connect the PTO shaft to the tractor and sprayer 3 Fit the hydraulic hoses to the tractor...

Page 29: ...ew uncut PTO is supplied with the sprayer Follow the instructions below to fit the PTO shaft onto the Quantum Mist after transit Note for new installations the dealer will oversee the fitting of the n...

Page 30: ...banded colour coded hydraulic hoses The pressure line is always 2 bands and the return line is always a single band Oil supply and return to fans is always YELLOW Oil supply to the product pump is alw...

Page 31: ...he tractor cab in a convenient safe location for the operator Repeat the same for the joystick Connect the controller couplings to the supplied loom The loom goes from battery joystick display screen...

Page 32: ...sec on off SW2 Pump on off SW6 Fans on off SW3 RR Section Valve SW5 Rh sec on off SW8 Rh Boom x y axis SW7 Lh Boom X Y axis Y AXIS FORWARD SW1 SW3 SW7 SW8 Y AXIS REVERSE SW1 SW3 SW7 SW8 X AXIS LEFT S...

Page 33: ...ight boom arm will fold in By moving the joystick to the X Axis Right position the right boom arm will fold out Left Terracing Press and hold SW7 on the joy stick By moving the joystick to the Y Axis...

Page 34: ...n rpm if wind comp is activated This arrow is changed by double tapping SW7 or SW8 For example if the arrow is pointing left you will double tap SW8 to change to the right and then double tap SW7 to c...

Page 35: ...ing the sections If the oval is Grey then this section cannot be activated to spray via the joystick To activate the sections press on the Grey ovals and they will turn Blue these sections can now be...

Page 36: ...ited pressure Ensure the tank selection valve is in the SPRAY position Start the tractor assuming the Fusion controller is fitted and engaged ready to spray Start the pump by engaging the Tractor remo...

Page 37: ...od ends See note below re the alignment of the bend in the rod C The push pull rod main length adjustment is via a series of holes that match the main boom arm D The push pull rod is connected to the...

Page 38: ...e set the boom arms to the maximum width rows likely to be sprayed for example if the block is a mix of 2 7 and 3 0m rows set the booms to suit 3 0m 2 Using the Fusion control system the boom arms can...

Page 39: ...the bend pointing towards the direction of travel as in photo 2 After making adjustments ALWAYS double check for free movement of the Push pull rod and connections throughout the full travel range Che...

Page 40: ...th There are 2 adjustment points the first at position L is a series of notches or for half notches the opposite end M has 2 holes to choose from After setting the inner row width adjustment at L M th...

Page 41: ...ngling fans up common with bottom fans straight ahead or down common with top fans Adjustment via loosening the fan clamps at position B Rotating the fan frame to point the fans forwards direction of...

Page 42: ...re to the target Fans approx 1 100mm apart measured at the clamp centrelines Both fans set to 20 degrees bottom up 20 top down 20 Fan speeds were around 2500 2600 rpm Back to back testing against QM 5...

Page 43: ...ctly installed Fusion controller correctly connected to power joystick screen and sprayer Confirm correct oil level in the Micro Power Pack or tractor if no MPP Check pump s oil levels Confirm the spr...

Page 44: ...5 FILTERS 45 FILLING THE SPRAYER 46 SETTING SPRAYER PRESSURE 46 AGITATION 47 MIXING BASKET 47 CHEMICAL PROBE 48 CALCULATE WATER CHEMICAL QUANTITIES 49 PROCEED TO SPRAY 50 FLUSHING 51 TANK AND EQUIPMEN...

Page 45: ...regularly or after each spray tank has been emptied To clean the filter Always wear gloves Completely stop all sprayer functions Place the Tank Selection valve in the closed position to shut OFF liqui...

Page 46: ...all valve Shown here in the off position Flushing Tank Use FRESHWATER ONLY preferably rainwater in the flushing tank Unscrew the lid and fill before spraying Replace the lid after filling 2000L model...

Page 47: ...e working via the tank lid To do this use the step provided 2000L model or use a suitable platform to access the lid Refer to page 25 If agitation causes too much foaming in the tank turn off one or b...

Page 48: ...n flick up the mixing basket valve make sure the lid is closed Allow sufficient time for the chemical to mix into the tank The actual time will vary depending upon the product used Close the mixing ba...

Page 49: ...the ball valve to control the suction Turn to off when finished Flush with suck from a clean water source when finished CALCULATE WATER CHEMICAL QUANTITIES Before spraying it is necessary to calculat...

Page 50: ...nters Always drive to the conditions taking into account the load the terrain and the weather In mixed terrain spray the flat ground before spraying the hills Before engaging any hydraulics for the fi...

Page 51: ...tank 3 Open the Tank Selection valve to the FLUSH position as shown Be aware that the flushing tanks may need to be refilled during the process Note the 4000L sprayer has an additional flush system vi...

Page 52: ...and drained out of the tank through the drain outlet 18 On completion of flushing shut down all controls and disengage the PTO hydraulic drive 19 Check and clean all filter screens as required 20 Adj...

Page 53: ...ors basket rinse 1 1 Adjust to normal operating pressure via arrows on the Fusion screen 12 Turn the spray sections ON using the Joystick TRIGGER DOWN MASTER is yellow in MANUAL plus green section lig...

Page 54: ...AYER CONFIGURATION 58 STEP 5 DETERMINE THE IDEAL SPRAY PRESSURE 59 STEP 6 DETERMINE SELECT CORRECT NOZZLES 59 STEP 7 FIT TEST SELECTED NOZZLES 60 STEP 8 CALCULATE THE ACTUAL APPLICATION RATE 60 STEP 9...

Page 55: ...tained correctly The variables of spray application distance time working width liquid and chemical volumes must be measured and controlled accurately to ensure chemicals are applied at the correct ra...

Page 56: ...umber in the controller settings For example Current flow cal number X 250 Controller says we have sprayed 4400L after having put 4000L in the tank 250 x 4400 1 100000 1 100000 4000 275 new flow cal n...

Page 57: ...nsor from the Rapid Check unit Separate the sensor from the Rapid Check unit 3 Place the Rapid Check unit in a detergent bath for a few hours Place the Rapid Check unit in a detergent bath 4 Remove th...

Page 58: ...er someone skilled in the art of spraying The term litres per hectare must be related to foliage and not just to land area The amount of liquid needed to effectively spray any given crop will vary gre...

Page 59: ...t rate 750 L ha Using the above formula 300 target rate x 7 5 speed 600 40 number of nozzles x 3 0 row spacing x 2 no of rows 0 56 Litres per minute per nozzle Once the flow rate per nozzle is known s...

Page 60: ...es 75 seconds 22 8 litres min Which is slightly more than the target of 22 4L min 0 56 L min per nozzle x 40 nozzles for 1 0 min Example 2 testing Tier 2 refer this page step 1 42 1 litres 1 25 minute...

Page 61: ...Hectare conversion to Litres 100m Table unit L 100 m Row Spacing metres Litres Hectare 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 4 00 250 5 0 5 3 5 5 5 8 6 0 6 3 6...

Page 62: ...t run and again when applying your chemical mixture Ensure water sensitive papers are strategically placed on both upper and lower surfaces Spraying testing evaluation and adjustment to the sprayer sa...

Page 63: ...mended for orchards and vineyards SECTION 7 SPRAYING INFORMATION ALBUZ NOZZLE PART NUMBER MESH 5 BAR 6 BAR 7 BAR 8 BAR 9 BAR 10 BAR 11 BAR 12 BAR WHITE AZ ATR WE 80C 100 0 27 0 29 0 32 0 34 0 36 0 38...

Page 64: ...rmine Select Nozzles Determine nozzle flow rate required Litres Minute Nozzle Litres Ha x Km hr 600 Total Number of Nozzles Used x Row Spacing m x Number of Rows in One Pass x 600 x x litres minute no...

Page 65: ...Select Nozzles Determine nozzle flow rate required Litres Minute Nozzle Litres Ha x Km hr 600 Total Number of Nozzles Used x Row Spacing m x Number of Rows in One Pass x 600 x x litres minute nozzle O...

Page 66: ...rmine Select Nozzles Determine nozzle flow rate required Litres Minute Nozzle Litres Ha x Km hr 600 Total Number of Nozzles Used x Row Spacing m x Number of Rows in One Pass x 600 x x litres minute no...

Page 67: ...Select Nozzles Determine nozzle flow rate required Litres Minute Nozzle Litres Ha x Km hr 600 Total Number of Nozzles Used x Row Spacing m x Number of Rows in One Pass x 600 x x litres minute nozzle O...

Page 68: ...t screen hitting the solid back screen and falling to the capture trough below Much of the overspray that tries to billow upwards is contained by the awning nicknamed the bus stop and is very effectiv...

Page 69: ...ter and trough is advised For the troughs the suction hose can be easily removed fork fitting and a hose can be used from outside to wash the inside Inner Recapture Screens The inner tank side recaptu...

Page 70: ...es are linked together via an adjustable tie rod as picture on page 40 on the inside and shown in photo 2 from the outside The purpose of this rod is to keep the fan and recapture frames apart when th...

Page 71: ...collar and drop out the whole recapture swivel head assembly Move to storage Repeat the same for the Fan Frame swivel head remove tie rod and top collar and support close by Disconnect the Push Pull...

Page 72: ...40 degree nozzles are recommended as a standard option Dual spray rings allow operators to use one of the spray rings as a specialist nozzle ring for early season Recapture Spraying should always be d...

Page 73: ...73 GREASING SERVICE PROCEDURES 74 EVERY 200 HOURS 74 GREASE POINTS 74 DIAPHRAGM PUMPS 75 FILTERS 76 SECTION 9 LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE...

Page 74: ...eline it should be 10 20 of operating pressure 70 100 kPa 10 15 psi Refer to page 2 19 for more information 1 1 To ensure trouble free spraying flush the sprayer with freshwater thoroughly each day an...

Page 75: ...s Every 50 Hours Check surge chamber pressure and adjust as follows Air pressure 70 100kPa 10 15psi Should be 10 20 of operating pressure Vibration of the delivery hose usually indicates that the air...

Page 76: ...ir chamber 1 1 Agitator excessively restricting bypass from pump 12 Diaphragm material construction incorrect for chemical or solution being pumped 13 Chemicals containing toluene or other aggressive...

Page 77: ...als In line Pressure Filters The in line pressure filter should be cleaned regularly or after each spray tank has been emptied To flush each filter open and close the filter tap while the system is pr...

Page 78: ...ber of pump Set at 210 280Kpa 30 40 psi 2 Replace diaphragm 3 Replace valves 4 Clean valves C Pump delivers insufficient pressure 1 Regulating valve Sticking open Not set for pressure Damaged or worn...

Page 79: ...partly turned off 2 Suction strainer s blocked 1 Turn tap fully on 2 Clean filters DISCHARGE SIDE OF PUMP I Pressure gauge pointer swings violently 1 Pressure control valve spindle doesn t move easil...

Page 80: ...h section check that flow rate is the same If different check for blockages 4 Pressure going up output going down 1 Blocked nozzles 2 Pressure filter blocking 1 Dismantle clean refit Check pressure re...

Page 81: ...9 9 QM 420 DRIVE BODY ASSY 88 HP 219M6 5CE 2 HYD MOTOR 6 5CC INC SPIDER COUPLER 89 KH 5104L FAN FRAME ASSY 3 X QM420 90 KH 5101L FAN FRAME ASSY 2 X QM420 91 KH 5115 SWIVEL ASSY SMART SPRAYER QM 420 92...

Page 82: ...ION 11 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS PARTS SCHEMATICS HTP3_QMQ18 3000 LT 3 ROW QM SMART SPRAYER 18 X QM 420 Generic assembly for parts illustration purposes Not all options shown Please contact Technical support...

Page 83: ...ms in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com au SECTION 11 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS PARTS SCHEMAT...

Page 84: ...1 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS PARTS SCHEMATICS HTP3_QMQ12 3000 LT 2 ROW QM SMART SPRAYER 12 X QM 420 RECAPTURE Generic assembly for parts illustration purposes Not all options shown Please contact Technical sup...

Page 85: ...ms in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com au Specifications subject to change without n...

Page 86: ...Drawings are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may...

Page 87: ...87 SECTION 11 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS PARTS SCHEMATICS subject to change without notice Page 1 of 1 Please contact Technical support for further details...

Page 88: ...ily obtained from local bearing shop NOTE Drawings are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a...

Page 89: ...cc NOTE Drawings are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items...

Page 90: ...listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com...

Page 91: ...and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com au SECTION 11 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS PARTS SCHEMATICS 13 10 2020 issue A Specifications subject to change witho...

Page 92: ...listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com...

Page 93: ...fer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further part...

Page 94: ...only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For furt...

Page 95: ...11 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS PARTS SCHEMATICS HP 274G TOWER TERRACING WIDE ASSY SMART SPRAYER Standard version of the terracing tower is HP 274F Note the hydraulic cylinders are for illustration purposes only...

Page 96: ...T5M NOTE Drawings are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items...

Page 97: ...Drawings are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may...

Page 98: ...part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com au SECTION 11 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS PARTS SCHEMATICS KH 5111 MANIFOLD ASSY T...

Page 99: ...gs are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need t...

Page 100: ...listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com...

Page 101: ...nly refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For furthe...

Page 102: ...HT OMSMART A 102 SECTION 11 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS PARTS SCHEMATICS KH 5116L LH INNER RECAPTURE SCREEN ASSY Smart Sprayer see KH 51 16R for RH side Please contact Technical support for further details...

Page 103: ...ems in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com au Specifications subject to change without...

Page 104: ...listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com...

Page 105: ...eens NOTE Drawings are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked item...

Page 106: ...only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For furt...

Page 107: ...OTE Drawings are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and...

Page 108: ...HT OMSMART A 108 Please contact Technical support for further details...

Page 109: ...109 PLUMBING DIAGRAM 3 ROW 12 HEAD 4000LT Please contact Technical support for further details...

Page 110: ...yer Recapture Plumbing diagram Suction pressure line plumbing rev 0 NOTE Drawings are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type...

Page 111: ...al support for further details NOTE Drawings are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part n...

Page 112: ...gs are for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need t...

Page 113: ...for illustration purpose only refer to sprayer for actual plumbing Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be sp...

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Page 115: ...l sales croplands com au Website www croplands com au NEW ZEALAND Croplands Equipment Ltd PO Box 2004 Stortford Bridge Hastings 4120 Location 1422 Omahu Road Hastings 4120 New Zealand Freecall 0800 10...

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