Fast BW500, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Raven Rate Controller (Optional):
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HYDRAULIC DRIVE PUMP (OPTIONAL)
does not turn OFF with the control box
switch. DO NOT connect directly to a
power source that does not disconnect
when the tractor is shut OFF.
d.Using the pressure tube coupler and fit-
tings, connect the tube in the control wiring
harness to the tube in the extension wiring
harness. Install the coupler outside the
tractor cab in case it would leak.
A gauge isolator (Part No. 07.17961) is
available to use in place of the pressure
tube coupler. If it is installed outside the
tractor cab, it prevents chemicals from
entering the tractor cab. It also protects
the control box gauge when liquid nitrogen
is sprayed.
Raven Rate Controller (Optional):
a.Connect the RED wire directly to the bat-
tery (12 volt - positive). DO NOT connect
to a remote power source.
b.Connect the WHITE wire directly to the
battery (12 volt - ground). DO NOT con-
nect to a remote ground source.
c.The Raven rate controller will need to be
programed. See Raven rate controller
manual for proper procedure. Verify the
values and note them in the controller
book for reference.
6. Complete the final assembly and make
the final connections. Test system to make
sure it is working properly.
Hydraulic Hose Connections - Boom
Control
There are three types of booms available
for your sprayer.
•EF Hydraulic fold with boom width of: 45
ft.
•EFT Hydraulic fold & wing tilt with boom
width of: 45 ft.
•HC Hydraulic fold with boom width of: 60
ft.
WARNING
Hydraulic oil under pressure can spray
into eyes and cause physical injury.
Follow tractor operator manual instruc-
tions for shutting off hydraulic supply
and relieving hydraulic pressure before
connecting or disconnecting hydraulic
hoses.
EF & EFT Boom Hydraulic Hose Con-
nections
1. The EF & EFT boom utilizes three sepa-
rate hydraulic hoses which must be con-
nected to the appropriate couplers on the
tractor. All three male tips are an ASAE
standard tip (Pioneer).
•The single hose will operate the entire
boom UP or DOWN & for EFT boom with
switch activated will tilt left wing UP or
DOWN.
•The pair of hoses will operate the fold IN
or OUT & for EFT boom with switch acti-
vated will tilt right wing UP or DOWN
2.The hoses on the sprayer are marked
with colored tie wraps to identify the hoses