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HARDI

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FORCE™ BOOM OPERATOR’S MANUAL

9.0 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

9.1 Follow Safe Transport And Towing Procedures

WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM OVERHEAD POWER LINES TO

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF
OR SOMEONE ELSE. KNOW THE TRANSPORT
HEIGHT OF YOUR MACHINE.

• Keep all persons away from machine when folding boom.
• When transporting sprayers equipped the with FORCE™ booms,

only transport if Paralift™ hooks are engaged and the boom is folded
and resting on the front transport brackets.

• Ensure rear transport hook on Paralift™ is engaged properly.
• Maximum transport speed is 15 mph (24 km/h).
• Have warning lights ﬂ ashing when transporting or towing sprayer.

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FORCE™ Boom (110’ shown)

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Summary of Contents for FORCE

Page 1: ...FORCE Boom Operator s Manual 10637903 10 04 ...

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Page 3: ...ht 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 and in other countries FORCE Boom Operator s Manual 10637903 10 04 ...

Page 4: ...27 7 4 Boom Wheel Position 29 7 5 Boom Hydraulic Adjustments 30 8 0 MAINTENANCE 32 8 1 Greasing the Paralift 32 8 2 Lubrication of the Lift Frame 32 8 3 Greasing the Center Frame 33 8 4 Greasing The Boom 33 8 5 Greasing The Breakaway Clutch 34 8 6 Maintenance of Boom Wheel 34 8 7 Dampening Cylinder 35 8 8 Nozzle Filters 36 8 9 In Line Filters Optional 36 8 10 Nozzle Tubes And Fittings 36 8 11 Main...

Page 5: ...rowers There is no substitute for on farm experience and we invite your comments and suggestions If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it contact your HARDI dealer or service personnel for further explanation before using the equipment For Product Service or Warranty Information Please contact your local HARDI dealer To contact HARDI directly Please use the HARDI Cu...

Page 6: ...and wear on the parts The FORCE boom is offered with an HZ type of hydraulic system that features simultaneous inner wing fold and outer wing fold as well as individual wing tilt For closed center tractor hydraulics systems an optional DH Direct acting Hydraulics control box is available Both systems require one single acting and one double acting hydraulic outlet on the tractor and a 12V power su...

Page 7: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT DO NOT REMOVE ANY SAFETY DEVICES OR SHIELDS NEVER SERVICE CLEAN OR REPAIR A MACHINE WHILE IT IS OPERATING WARNING ALWAYS WATCH FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IT MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED ...

Page 8: ...roper instructions Keep your FORCE boom in proper working condition Unauthorized modiﬁcations or use may impair the function and or safety and affect the spray boom s life If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance please contact your authorized HARDI dealer 2 2 Operating The FORCE Boom Safely 1 Read the complete manual carefully and become familiar with the operation of ...

Page 9: ...art of the machine 10 Slow down when turning especially with boom extended 11 Always keep children away from your sprayer and or tractor unit 12 Before transporting the sprayer ensure that the boom is fully folded and fully locked into transport rests and stops Ensure all locking devices are fully engaged whether hydraulic or mechanical 13 Slow moving tractors and spray equipment can create a haza...

Page 10: ...r where chemicals will not drift or run off to contaminate people animals vegetation water supply etc Locate this area where there is virtually no chance of children being in contact with this residue 5 Decontaminate equipment used in mixing transferring and applying chemicals after use Follow the instructions on the chemical label for the correct procedure required Wash spray residue from outside...

Page 11: ..._____ Keep a list in the space provided below of all the chemicals that you have in use 1 __________________________________________________ 2 __________________________________________________ 3 __________________________________________________ 4 __________________________________________________ 5 __________________________________________________ 6 _____________________________________________...

Page 12: ...ram arms also called the Paralift 7 CENTER SECTION Refers to the portion of the boom that the wings attach to The wings move up and down with the center 8 LINK ARMS Attaches the Center Section to the Lift Frame together with the trapeze arms 9 INNER WING Refers to the inner portion of the wing 10 INTERMEDIATE WING Refers to the intermediate portion of the wing only on tri fold conﬁgurations 100 12...

Page 13: ...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 TO THE SPRAYER HYDRAULICS DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE NEAR A HYDRAULIC BOOM IN OPERATION ALWAYS SHUT TRACTOR OFF WHEN CONNECTING SERVICING OR ADJUSTING BOOM IMPORTANT Due to the wide variations in tractor hydraulic syste...

Page 14: ...ing bracket E Fig 3 is very ﬂexible and a number of different mounting positions can be used 2 Connect plug F Fig 3 to the tractor s 12V power system Try to hook up the handle as close as possible to the battery or the starter for a better power supply HARDI recommends using electric distribution box 817925 to insure a good power supply to various 12V attachments Note Check with your dealer or tra...

Page 15: ...plete with bayonet style 12V plug and 7 pin female plug if previously ﬁtted 2 Route the cable with the 7 pins from the hydraulic mount plate to the tractor 3 Mount the DH hydraulic switch box in a suitable location in the tractor cab 4 Connect the bayonet plug E Fig 4 from the switch box to a 12V power supply HARDI recommends using electronic distribution box 817925 to ensure a good power supply t...

Page 16: ... PATH OF TRAVEL BEFORE FOLDING OR UNFOLDING THE BOOM NEVER FOLD UNFOLD THE INTERMEDIATE OR OUTER WINGS WITH THE INNER WINGS TILTED NEVER DRIVE AND FOLD UNFOLD THE BOOM AT THE SAME TIME 6 1 Releasing The FORCE Boom From Transport Supports WARNING ALWAYS FOLD UNFOLD BOOM ON LEVEL GROUND WITH A MINIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE OF 6 FEET AND A MINIMUM REAR CLEARANCE OF 22 FEET 1 Start tractor and bring engine...

Page 17: ... outer wing sections Lower boom to desired spray height TO FOLD BOOM 1 Raise the boom to the highest point 2 Depress switch B Fig 6 and move joystick in opposite direction as unfold to fold in the outer wing sections For tri fold booms 100 120 of 132 depressing switch B Fig 6 will fold in the outer wing sections ﬁrst followed by the intermediate wing sections Note Be sure that the boom is raised w...

Page 18: ...OM 1 Raise the boom to the highest point 2 With the double acting remote outlet lever engaged activate switch B Fig 7 downwards and hold to fold in the outer wing sections For tri fold booms 100 120 of 132 activating switch B Fig 7 will fold in the outer wing sections ﬁrst followed by the intermediate wing sections Note Be sure that the boom is raised when folding or damage can occur when the tran...

Page 19: ... boom activate switch D Fig 8 Switch positions of the hoses in the double acting outlet if you do not like the direction required to activate the boom B DH Hydraulic Control Box Optional 1 Engage the tractor s double acting remote outlet lever and lock it in the engaged position 2 Activate switch C Fig 8 upwards and hold to tilt left hand boom up Holding the switch in the down position will tilt t...

Page 20: ... adjustments to remove all air from the hydraulic circuit It is important that the hydraulic cylinders remain extended during adjustments with the boom open The FORCE boom will require additional adjustments shortly after being put into use and at regular intervals thereafter It is important to perform the adjustment procedures in the same sequence as they are written in this manual To further ens...

Page 21: ...st all 3 bolts B Fig 9 evenly on each spring Also make sure both springs are adjusted equally 2 Tighten the jam nuts A Fig 9 when correctly adjusted Link Arms Length Adjustment 1 The link arm length should not normally need adjustment If the suspension has been dismantled the length must be checked or adjusted if necessary 2 Loosen the jam nuts C Fig 10 on both sides of the link arms 3 Adjust the ...

Page 22: ...e done by adjusting the inclination of the link arms When the RH and LH Link arm rods are parallel to each other factory setting the boom suspension will react immediately but dampened If the boom needs to follow the movements of the trailer more relaxed less dampened the link arms may be adjusted inwards at the rear 80 90 100 120 132 Suspension Sensitivity Adjustment Remove the 4 bolts E Fig 12 h...

Page 23: ...uter position F Fig 13 to the inner position G Fig 13 B Alignment of Inner Wing Sections 1 With the boom unfolded in spraying position check alignment of the inner wing section with the center frame 2 With fold cylinder pressurized determine if the inner wing section needs to be adjusted to the front or rear to come into alignment with center frame The boom tip must point slightly forward If neces...

Page 24: ... needs to be level with the inner wing section If necessary adjust as follows 1 To level the outer wing to the inner wing loosen nut A Fig 15 2 Adjust nut B Fig 15 towards nut A Fig 15 to raise the outer wing 3 Adjust nut B Fig 15 away from nut A Fig 15 to lower the outer wing 4 Tighten nut A Fig 15 after adjustment Fig 15 A B Raise Lower ...

Page 25: ...r section 5 Tighten jam nuts A Fig 16 6 Have one person adjust the rigging screw D Fig 16 until the outer wing section snaps into alignment and stays when the second person folds the outer section in a few feet and then back out against stop screws 7 Tighten jam nut D Fig 16 and check the alignment If needed repeat the adjustment above 8 Reconnect both ends of the folding cylinder Note For tri fol...

Page 26: ...CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BOOM The breakaway section must release when a force of approximately 35 lbs 150 N is applied to the extremity of the breakaway section If necessary the release force is adjusted as follows 1 Make sure the claw coupling is correctly lubricated 2 Loosen the jam nut A Fig 18 3 Adjust the nut B Fig 18 until the breakaway will release as desired 4 Tighten the jam nut again 5 Ma...

Page 27: ... stops 100 120 and 132 Fold outer wing in and adjust boom stop for the breakaway Fig 19 Fold the intermediate wing in and adjust the other two boom stops to match the intermediate wings Fig 20 and Fig 21 The wing size will determine the placement of the boom stops 132 shown Fig 19 Fig 20 Fig 21 ...

Page 28: ...m rest A Fig 22 move off the tube mount B Fig 23 In order to get maximum engagement when completely folded loosen the U bolts on the tube mount B Fig 23 and move it up until it makes contact with the pad on boom rest A Fig 22 Test the engagement by completely opening and then closing the wings Re adjust if necessary Fig 22 Fig 23 B A ...

Page 29: ...ecured to the front transport bracket 2 Loosen jam nut A Fig 25 on the cylinder eye 3 Remove bolt B Fig 25 4 With the hydraulic controls make sure that the fold cylinder rams are extended out to the maximum 5 Adjust the cylinder eye inward or outward until bolt B Fig 25 can be replaced without force 6 After proper adjustment install bolt B Fig 25 and tighten jam nut A Fig 25 on the cylinder eye 7 ...

Page 30: ... BOOM SHOULD FALL 1 Raise the boom all the way up 2 Fold the boom in and lower until it ﬁrst touches the Transport Brackets 3 Measure the distance from the rear of the boom to the ground and then lower the boom to fully rest into the Transport Brackets 4 Re measure the distance from the rear of the boom to the ground If the difference between the two measurements is greater than 2 then the transpo...

Page 31: ...ax transport width of 12 ft or greater is enforced 1 Remove locking pin A Fig 29 2 Move wheel position bar B Fig 29 to upper position C Fig 29 and insert locking pin Boom wheel in spray position For boom wheel in spraying position perform the above procedure in reverse so that the wheel is in the lower position A B C Fig 29 ...

Page 32: ...t pushes the button on the switch 1 8 3 16 3 5mm B Fold Cylinder Flow Dividers Force booms are equipped with two ﬂow dividers that regulate simultaneous folding of inner and intermediate outer wings Flow dividers are factory set and should not need adjustment If serviced or replaced proper adjustment is necessary 1 Remove the caps A Fig 31 2 With a 4mm hex wrench close the set screws B Fig 32 comp...

Page 33: ...s follows 1 Depressurize the fold cylinders and loosen the hydraulic hose ﬁtting WARNING ESCAPING HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY MAKE SURE THE PRESSURE IS RELIEVED BEFORE LOOSENING HYDRAULIC HOSE 2 Loosen jam nut B Fig 34 and adjust valve A Fig 34 to desired setting 3 Tighten jam nut B Fig 34 and tighten hydraulic hose ﬁtting 4 Repeat same amount of ad...

Page 34: ...WITH CHEMICALS Lubrication of the boom daily will ensure maximum performance and life This lubrication includes Paralift center frame suspension wings and breakaway clutches 8 1 Greasing the Paralift Every 8 hours daily new grease should be applied Fig 35 8 2 Lubrication of the Lift Frame Every 8 hours daily as indicated Fig 36 8 C 8 C BOTTOM VIEW 8 C Fig 36 8 B Fig 35 ...

Page 35: ...ame Every 8 hours new grease should be applied Fig 37 8 4 Greasing the Boom Every 8 hours new grease should be applied Fig 38 Note For tri fold booms grease the outer fold section as well as the inner fold section as shown below 8 B 8 B 8 B Fig 37 Fig 38 8 B 8 B 8 B ...

Page 36: ...the two clutches opened up stick the nozzle of a grease gun into the clutch and apply a generous amount of grease Fig 39 This should be done every 8 hours 4 Grease the zerk at the lower pivot point until new grease becomes visible This should be done every 8 hours 8 6 Maintenance of Boom Wheel 1 Oil positions shown in Fig 40 every 8 hours to prevent rust and corrosion 2 Maintain approx 30 psi in t...

Page 37: ...se the following procedure 1 Loosen the jam nut A Fig 41 2 Screw the adjustment screw B Fig 41 in all the way Then back the adjustment screw out 2 turns 3 If further adjustment is needed turn adjustment screw IN to increase dampening or OUT to decrease dampening 4 When desired adjustment is reached tighten jam nut A Fig 41 Note The adjustment screw must be at least 1 4 turn out from all the way in...

Page 38: ... to remove sediment 8 10 Nozzle Tubes And Fittings Poor seals are usually caused by Missing O rings or gaskets Damaged or incorrectly seated O rings Dry or deformed O rings or gaskets Foreign materials Therefore in case of leaks DO NOT overtighten any ﬁttings Disassemble check the condition and position of the O ring or gasket clean lubricate and then reassemble For radial seals O ring only hand t...

Page 39: ... should be disassembled and cleaned This is done by pulling out the stainless clip on the side of the triplet assembly 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 triplets are not cleaned regularly they will not rotate readily and possible damage to them may occur WARNING ...

Page 40: ...its an obstruction To replace the shear pin depressurize the fold cylinder remove the cotter pin B Fig 44 and discard remaining shear pin pieces Align the fold mechanism bushing with the wing bushings and install the spare shear pin A Fig 43 Align the hole in the shear pin with the hole in the upper wing bushing and replace the cotter pin B Fig 44 Order a new shear pin 14012300 as soon as possible...

Page 41: ...RT HEIGHT OF YOUR MACHINE Keep all persons away from machine when folding boom When transporting sprayers equipped the with FORCE booms only transport if Paralift hooks are engaged and the boom is folded and resting on the front transport brackets Ensure rear transport hook on Paralift is engaged properly Maximum transport speed is 15 mph 24 km h Have warning lights ﬂashing when transporting or to...

Page 42: ...ch up the paint Anti freeze Precaution If the FORCE boom is not stored in a frost free place you should take the following precautions 1 Drain as much water as possible from sprayer 2 Pour in a mixture of ethylene glycol base anti freeze and water 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 i...

Page 43: ... Check for restrictor 0 7mm in return side of cylinder C Bleed air from hydraulic system D Adjust ﬂow dividers A Check for proper 12V power supply A Check for defective switch es B Check continuity of cables C Check for operation of applicable solenoid coil not activating or plunger stuck D Check for short circuit in wiring junction box at rear of sprayer E Dirt in the restrictor port of the cylin...

Page 44: ...block P Pressure from tractor T Return to tractor A B Supply return to solenoid block on spray boom A Check for electronic operation of directional solenoid valve B Check for electronic continuity through multi pin plugs Solution A Adjust the fold cylinder Section 7 2B D 7 5 B Adjust stop bolt Sec 7 2B D A Check for hydraulic leak through solenoid block B Check for a solenoid that is stuck open C ...

Page 45: ...43 HARDI FORCE BOOM OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 3 Hydraulic Schematics HZ Schematic CM1200 100 132 FORCE ...

Page 46: ...44 HARDI FORCE BOOM OPERATOR S MANUAL HZ Schematic CM1200 80 90 AND 110 Pre 2002 FORCE RIGHT INNER WING INNER WING LEFT RIGHT OUTER WING OUTER WING LEFT LEFT TILT RIGHT TILT ...

Page 47: ...umstances 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 responsible for loss of livestock loss of crops loss because of delays in harvesting or any expense or loss incurred for labor supplies substitute machinery rental for any other reason or for injuries either to the owner or ...

Page 48: ...year extended warranty is subject in each instance to the pump being inspected and approved for replacement or repair by HARDI personnel before HARDI will accept any liability hereunder 10 HARDI reserves the right to incorporate any change in design in its products without obligation to make such changes on units previously manufactured 11 The judgement of HARDI in all cases of claims under this w...

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Page 52: ...1 4160 337 Sovereign Rd London Ontario N6M 1A6 Phone 519 659 2771 Fax 519 659 2821 For Product Service or Warranty Information Please contact your local HARDI dealer To contact HARDI directly Please use the HARDI Customer Service number 1 866 770 7063 Or send your email to CUSTSERV hardi us com HARDI NORTH AMERICA INC Visit us online at www hardi us com ...

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