FAST AG Solutions 973PT, Owner'S Manual

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CONTROLS
CONTROLS 3PT Sprayer 973PT Page 41
CONTROLS
Spray Circuit Controller
A microprocessor-based controller is
available to set, monitor, adjust, and display
several spray circuit parameters for the
operator. Review and follow the calibration
procedure at the start of the season and
when changing chemicals or nozzles.
Familiarize yourself with each controller
function and control before starting.
Figure 6: Optional Spray Circuit Controller
Chemical Circuit Controls
The following monitoring components are
installed in the liquid circuit when an
automatic circuit controller system is
selected.
A. Pressure meter
B. Flowmeter
C. Section (Boom) Valves
Boom Function Control Box
This control box is mounted in the cab and
attached to a 12-volt power source. The
wiring harness is routed across the hitch and
plugs into the connector coming from the
Sprayer. Be sure that there are no power
lines next to the machine and that the
machine is in an open area large enough to
allow the booms to swing out without hitting
any obstructions. The hydraulic circuit
control lever to the boom function circuit must
be placed in detent prior to operating.
A. Left Boom Tilt Position : This spring-
loaded-to-neutral-center toggle
switch controls the left boom tilt
function. Move the switch up and hold
to raise the tip of the left boom and
down to lower. Release the switch,
the left boom will stop moving and
remain in position. Use this function
to raise the tip of the boom to clear
obstructions.
B. Boom Up/Down : This spring-loaded-
to-neutral-center toggle switch
controls the boom height cylinder.
Move the switch up and hold to raise
the entire boom assembly. Move the
switch down and hold to move it
down. Release the switch, the boom
will stop and remain at that position.
C. Right Boom Tilt Position : This
spring-loaded-to-neutral-center
toggle switch controls the right boom
tilt function. Move the switch up and
hold to raise the tip of the right boom