Hardi EAGLE SPB BOOM, Operator'S Manual

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5 - Operation
5.6
Maneuvering of the SPB and SPC booms - HZ version (Navigator)
The switches on the hydraulic control box control the following
functions:
1.
Power ON/OFF
2.
Boom tilt left
3.
Boom lift raise/lower
4.
Boom tilt right
5.
Boom folding (left side)
6.
Boom folding (right side)
7.
Optional function
8.
Optional function
To unfold the boom, do the following:
1.
Engage the tractor’s double acting remote outlet lever and lock it in the engaged position.
2.
Push switch (3) upwards to lift the boom clear of the transport brackets.
3.
Push switches (2) and (4) downwards to lower individual tilt rams.
4.
Push switches (5) and (6) outwards to unfold the boom. Rear transport hooks disengage automatically.
5.
If only one side of the boom is to be used for spraying, first unfold the boom completely. Then push switch (5) or (6)
inwards to fold the desired side back in. Turn off the spray sections for the folded side on the spray control unit.
6.
Push switch (3) downwards to lower the boom to correct height above crop or ground level.
To fold the boom, do the following:
1.
Push switch (3) upwards to raise the boom to highest possible position.
2.
Push switches (5) and (6) inwards to fold the boom. Make sure to fold the boom against the vertical slide pads.
3.
Push switches (2) and (4) upwards to raise the individual tilt rams.
4.
Push switch (3) downwards to lower the boom until the rear transport hooks are firmly engaged.
5.
Push switches (2) and (4) downwards to lower the individual tilt rams until they rest on the transport brackets.
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WARNING! Ensure that the boom is clear from the transport brackets before unfolding.
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WARNING! The folding functions (switches 5 and 6) must only be operated when the sprayer is stationary! Failure to
do so will damage the boom.
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ATTENTION! The SPB & SPC HZ booms cannot be operated with the tractor’s hydraulic levers.
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ATTENTION! It is not advisable to go directly from transport position to spray position with one side only. Both wings
must first be completely unfolded and then one side folded back in.