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HARDI

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 FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL

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3.0 GLOSSARY

1.)

RIGHT HAND & LEFT HAND SIDES- 

Are determined by facing the

forward direction of travel.

2.)

HY MODEL-

 A Falcon boom with basic hydraulics. This boom can

only lift and lower, fold and unfold both boom wings simultaneously.

3.)

TILT OPTION MODEL-

 A Falcon boom with more advanced hydrau-

lics. This boom can lift and lower, fold and unfold both boom wings
simultaneously, as well as tilt the wings up and down independently
from each other.

4.)

FOLDED BOOM- 

Refers to the boom in transport position.

5.)

UNFOLDED BOOM- 

Refers to the boom in spraying position.

6.)

WING- 

Refers to the folding portion of the boom.

7.)

CENTER FRAME- 

Refers to the portion of the boom that the wings

attach to. The wings move up and down with the center.

8.)

BOOM SLIDE-

 The part of the center section that slides along the H

frame.

9.)

INTERMEDIATE WING- 

Refers to the inner portion of the wing.

10.)

OUTER WING- 

Refers to the outer portion of the wing.

11.)

BREAKAWAY- 

Refers to the device between the inner wing and

outer wing section that allows the outer wing to swing backward if an
obstacle is encountered.

12.)

H-FRAME- 

Refers to the portion of the center that is stationarily

attached to the sprayer frame, and that the boom travels on when
raised and lowered.

A - Outer Wing Section/Breakaway
B - Intermediate Wing Section
C - Center Section

Fig. 1

Summary of Contents for FALCON Boom Series

Page 1: ...FALCON Boom 67000003 4 00 Operator s Manual...

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Page 3: ...Manual 67000003 4 00 HARDI reserves the right to make changes in design material or specification without notice thereof HARDI and other product names are registered trademarks of HARDI Inc in the U S...

Page 4: ...sport Supports 14 6 2 Tilting Boom Tilt Option Only 15 7 0 ADJUSTMENTS 16 7 1 Adjustment And Maintenance Intervals 16 7 2 Alignment Of Wing Assemblies 17 7 3 Adjusting Front Fold Cable 17 7 4 Adjustin...

Page 5: ...TION AND STORAGE 27 9 1 Follow Safe Transport And Towing Procedures 27 9 2 Winter Storage 27 10 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 10 1 Hydraulic Systems 29 10 2 Mechanical Problems 29 10 3 Hydraulic Schematics 30...

Page 6: ...ore using your equipment You will find many helpful hints as well as important safety and operation information Some of the features on your FALCON boom were suggested by growers There is no substitut...

Page 7: ...5 HARDI FALCON BOOM OPERATOR S MANUAL HARDI FALCON Boom 50 shown...

Page 8: ...taneous boom wing fold and unfold This requires one single acting hydraulic outlet and one double acting hydrau lic outlet on the tractor The Tilt Options model This model has the same features as the...

Page 9: ...ages in this manual and the safety labels fitted to the machine Keep safety labels in good condition Replacemissingordamagedsafetylabels Besurethat new equipment components include any current safety...

Page 10: ...ns falling off or being run over Do not permit others to ride on or in Only one person the operator should be on the machine when in operation 5 Before leaving the tractor seat stop the engine put all...

Page 11: ...rking on them 16 Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix damaged parts immediately Replace worn or broken parts Remove excessive buildup of grease oil or debris 2 3 Handling Chemic...

Page 12: ...reme care should be taken in measuring spray products Powders should be used in suitable sized packages or weighed accurately Liquids should be poured into a suitable graduated container Keep chemical...

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Page 14: ...oom in spraying position 6 WING Refers to the folding portion of the boom 7 CENTER FRAME Refers to the portion of the boom that the wings attach to The wings move up and down with the center 8 BOOM SL...

Page 15: ...NG HYDRAULIC LINES ENSURE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE SEARCH FOR LEAKS WITH A PIECE OF CARDBOARD NOT YOUR HANDS IMPROPER HOOK UP CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS BOOM MOVEMENTS AND OR DAMAGE...

Page 16: ...ING THEHYDRAULICFALCONBOOM WARNING USE EXTREME CAUTION THE FIRST SEVERAL TIMES YOU OPERATE THE BOOM AS THE AIR IS BLED OUT AIR MAY STILL BE TRAPPED IN THE HYDRAULICS SYSTEM THE BOOM CAN MAKE SUDDEN AN...

Page 17: ...nto the transport supports 7 Replace pins in transport brackets right and left sides 6 2 Tilting Boom Tilt Option Only WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO FOLD BOOM TO TRANSPORT POSITION WHEN WINGS ARE TILTED AL...

Page 18: ...complete units only The FALCON boom will require additional adjustments shortly after being taken into use after 10 hours and thereafter at a minimum of an annual basis or when necessary to perform a...

Page 19: ...e cylinder rod eye B Fig 4 from the intermediate boom section 5 Loosen the lock nut A Fig 4 and adjust the rod eye B Fig 4 in to move boom forward or out to move boom rearward Tighten the lock nut A F...

Page 20: ...A Fig 5 and remove the weight IMPORTANT Check the boom alignment again If the front cable was tightened the wing assembly will move forward If loosened the wing will move rearward Adjust the fold cyl...

Page 21: ...ghten the six adjustment bolts A Fig 7 in approximately half a turn 3 Lift the boom all the way to the top then lower the boom all the way down 4 Repeat the above procedure until the center is firmly...

Page 22: ...he collar A Fig 8 in towards the cylinder housing 4 If the boom rests too far out on the transport suport the collar A Fig 8 has to go out from the cylinder housing 5 Secure the lock nut B Fig 8 6 Pre...

Page 23: ...E For maintenance of the sprayer please refer to your sprayer s operator s manual To effectively maintain the boom you must 1 Clean the boom as part of cleaning the sprayer after spraying is completed...

Page 24: ...top the pump and fill at least 20 of the tank with clean water Note that some chemicals require the tank to be completely filled Add appropriate detergent and or deactivating agent e g Washing Soda or...

Page 25: ...he inner and outer wear surfaces of the upper portion of the H Frame with the boom unfolded and lowered all the way down 3 Apply grease to all the center frame skid plates Every 50 hours the grease on...

Page 26: ...the zerks indicated in Fig 10 and Fig 11 8 3 Nozzle Filters Each nozzle assembly is equipped with a 50 mesh filter screen as standard on units equipped with 20 GPA green Color Tips Properly maintaine...

Page 27: ...f leaks DO NOT overtighten any fittings Fig 12 Disassemble check the condition and position of the O ring or gasket clean lubricate and then reassemble For radial seals O ring Fig 12 only hand tighten...

Page 28: ...triplet assembly Fig 13 Clean the bottom part as well as the top part thoroughly Coat the O ring with a light film of vegetable oil if the sprayer is to be stored for a long period of time If the tri...

Page 29: ...tpinsareinstalledthroughthetransportbracketsproperly Maximum transport speed is 15 mph 24 km h Have warning lights flashing when transporting or towing sprayer 9 2 Winter Storage When the spraying sea...

Page 30: ...ater at the ratio for the desired temperature protection Volume of mixture should be about 1 of tank volume 3 Run the sprayer and circulate the anti freeze in the pump controls and boom lines The anti...

Page 31: ...e of cylinder C Bleed air from hydraulic system A Check for proper 12V power supply A Check for defective switch es B Check continuity of cables C Check for operation of appli cable solenoid coil not...

Page 32: ...30 HARDI FALCON BOOM OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 3 Hydraulic Schematics A HY Schematics Fig 16...

Page 33: ...31 HARDI FALCON BOOM OPERATOR S MANUAL B Tilt Schematics Fig 17 LEFT TILT RIGHT TILT VENTS...

Page 34: ...rrier and under no circumstances within or without the warranty period will HARDI be liable for damages of loss of use or damages resulting from delay or any consequential damage 2 We cannot be held r...

Page 35: ...fourth year and at 80 during the fifth year This five year extended warranty is subject in each instance to the tank being inspected and approved for replacement or repair by HARDI personnel before H...

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