Farm King 1460, Operator And Parts Manual

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Operation - Fertilizer Applicator 1460
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Spray System Test - Ace Centrifugal Pump (Option)
Dry Test
Figure 41
Enter the operator’s position and turn the tractor ignition
switch to the “ON” position (Do Not start engine.)
Turn the spray controller “ON”.
Press wing section switches on the controller, one at a
time and operate each of the manifold valves (Item 1)
[Figure 41] .
Verify that each manifold valve fully opens and closes.
Also verify that the correct switch on the controller is
operating the correct section manifold valve.
Wet Test
Add approximately 300 gallons of clean water to the
product tank. (See “Filling The Product Tank” on
page 57.)
Inspect the system for leaks. Repair as needed before
operating fertilizer applicator.
Verify that there is liquid in the pump vent line.
NOTE: Maximum hydraulic flow for the pump is 11
gpm. Start with 5 gpm hydraulic flow and
increase / decrease as needed.
Enter the operator’s position, start the engine.
Engage the tractor hydraulics. (See the tractor’s
operator’s manual for the correct procedure.)
Turn the spray controller “ON”.
Place the spray controller in “TEST” mode.
Turn all wing section switches “ON”.
Verify that the pump is flooded and vent line is filled with
fluid.
Engage product pump hydraulic circuit (White markers)
and place into “detent” position. (See the tractor’s
operator’s manual for the correct procedure.)
Operate the product pump for one minute to flush debris
from supply lines (If required). Turn off the pump by
moving the hydraulic control to the “float” position.
Determine targeted GPM flow rate.
Select and install properly sized orifices / tips. Perform a
“nozzle output check test” to verify application rate.
Inspect spray system components for leaks, loose fittings
and possible pinch points. Tighten loose fittings.
Drain system and clean the line strainer screen.
NOTE: Cover spray monitors daily to prevent
damage to components.
Review the spray controller operator’s manual and
be familiar with spray controller calibration and
operation before starting.
B-11022
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The pump must be filled with liquid during operation
to cool the seals. Without liquid to cool the seals,
pump failure will occur immediately.