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Hardi FTZ Force Boom, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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5 - Maintenance

Technical information

FTZ Force boom 3 fold hydraulics

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speed adjustment

Flow restrictor /

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speed adjustment

Transport

hook cylinder

Summary of Contents for FTZ Force Boom

Page 1: ...warnings must be thoroughly read and understood Failure to do so may result in personal injury death or damage to the equipment property crops or the environment Please note The technical data contained herein is to the best knowledge of HARDI Australia Pty Ltd correct at the time of printing HARDI Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes in design features accessories specifications a...

Page 2: ...wheels standard type 4 5 Boom support wheels air bag suspended optional 4 5 Optional boom wheel transport position 4 5 Storage 4 5 Securing the boom wheel for transport 4 5 Boom wheel operation 4 6 Air bag inflation 4 6 Remote spray control box 4 6 5 Maintenance Lubricants 5 1 General information 5 1 Pictograms explained 5 1 Recommended lubricants 5 1 Optional boom wheel service details 5 1 FTZ bo...

Page 3: ...in climatic conditions can increase the risk of spray drift onto neighbouring crops Although calibration information is provided in the Spraying Techniques Manual it is vitally important that you read the chemical manufacturer s recommendations for the correct use of their product The manufacturers label will also state the products limitations and warnings Wind speed temperature humidity and chem...

Page 4: ... equipment while it s operating De pressurize equipment after use and before servicing Disconnect power and ensure that all hydraulics are in the recommended position before servicing Always replace all safety devices and shields immediately after servicing When using an arc welder disconnect any power leads to the sprayer prior to welding and remove any flammable or explosive material from the ar...

Page 5: ...must always be used when handling chemicals operating the sprayer and during the cleaning and decontamination process Chemical Information Chemical labels are registered by the National Registration Authority Laws vary from state to state regarding the purpose for which a chemical may be used so consult your local authorities Always read the chemical manufacturer s labels as they contain critical ...

Page 6: ...bar 14500 kpa or 2130 psi pressure is required for correct operation The constant speed of hydraulic movements is maintained by an in line adjustable flow regulator Warning Due to variations in tractor hydraulics and capacities care should be taken when operating the hydraulic system for the first time It is advisable to adjust the hydraulic flow control see description this section down to the mi...

Page 7: ...sture contamination and therefore protect the system from damage that could otherwise result The system links the Lift Tilt and Stabliser Cylinders via a common sealed chamber and should be checked for integrity as part of your regular service procedure Schematic diagram of hydraulic venting system on Commander S Series 2 S93 Paralift LH Tilt RH Tilt Paralift ...

Page 8: ... tractors 12 volt DC battery via a convenient outlet avoiding excessive cable length Note brown wire is positive blue wire is negative 3 Connect the Joy stick control harness F to the trailer control harness K Note Due to risk of power surge connection to a 12 volt power source other than the battery ie altenator generator circuit voids warranty In the absence of a suitable 12 volt outlet we recom...

Page 9: ...he inner fold switch A to unfold the inner sections Note the paralift transport hooks disengage automatically Now activate the tilt cylinder switches C and D simultaneously in the downwards direction to lower the boom wings to the horizontal position Finally activate the outer fold switch B to unfold the outer wings to the fully extended operating position Note The folding procedure is conducted i...

Page 10: ...hten the hose fittings C To increase the folding speed loosen the lock nut D and screw the valve E outward Re tension the lock nut D and tighten the hose fittings C Note For Damping Cylinder service procedure please see the maintenance section of this publication Spraying with the boom half folded To spray with the boom at half width follow the above procedure with the exception of the final stage...

Page 11: ...vated by the inner fold hydraulic circuit the outer sections of the boom must be completely folded before activating the inner fold Boom transport position continued Next with the outer wing sections folded and the paralift raised activate both tilt cylinders and raise the boom wings to the maximum tilt position D before attempting to activate the inner fold D Transport position inner fold Activat...

Page 12: ...ure the hooks are engaged when the paralift comes to rest without the boom contacting the mudguards Caution To avoid damaging the sprayer the transport hooks must be engaged before proceeding F Transport position final stage Finally lower the tilt cylinders so the booms come to rest on the transport bracket assembly G Caution Under no circumstances should there be any need for the boom to drag alo...

Page 13: ...r to transport the sprayer without exceeding maximum width limitations for implements on public roads the boom wheels must be stowed in their transport position as shown in the illustration The transport bracket is located on the forward side of the inner boom wing and stores the wheels on the inboard side of the boom when folded Storage To store the boom wheel for transport insert the hooks on th...

Page 14: ...ember of the outer boom section D Pass the two bolts supplied E through the holes in the lower part of the bracket assembly and clamp it to the lower boom wing member by tensioning the nuts accordingly Air bag inflation The boom wheel air bag is a pneumatic suspension device de signed to reduce impact and vibration stress being transferred to the boom whilst maintaining individual boom wing suppor...

Page 15: ...used it is recommended to re apply lubricants according to the maintenance schedule Pictograms Pictograms in the lubrication section indicate the following 1 Type of lubricant recommended 2 Service interval in operating hours Recommended Lubricants The following chart indicates the type of lubricants recommended Lubricants 5 Maintenance Air suspended boom wheel service details Wheel bearing lubric...

Page 16: ...nts Lubricant and service intervals for the FTZ boom breakaway sections are as indicated in the illustration see table this section for details of recommended lubricant Warning Never place your fingers into an open breakaway clutch FTZ boom nozzle lubrication point Lubricant and service intervals for the Twin boom nozzle turn tables are as indicated in the illustration see table this section for d...

Page 17: ...om cylinder lubrication point Lubricant and service intervals for the Twin boom cylinders are as indicated in the illustration see lubrication table this section Schedule continued 5 3 5 Maintenance Paralift lubrication points Lubricant and service intervals for the FTZ boom hydraulic cylinders are as indicated in the illustration see table this section for details of recommended lubricants ...

Page 18: ...ward when unfolded for spraying This slight forward angle is achieved by the alignment travel stop screw located at the fold between the inner section and the boom centre If necessary adjust the inner section as follows 1 Depressurize the fold cylinders 2 Loosen the lock nut A 3 Adjust the travel stop screw B until the correct setting is achieved 4 Tension the lock nut double check your adjustment...

Page 19: ...k arms A with a ball joint on each end B The ball joints are mounted to the boom centre via anchor plates C which can be set in various positions D depending on the type of terrain to be encountered when spraying Rule of thumb For high speed spraying on smooth terrain the ball joint anchor plates on the boom centre should be set further apart as in the case of the sprayer shown in this photo allow...

Page 20: ... should take place after the other section alignment procedures have been carried out To check if the support brackets are adjusted correctly 1 Fold the outer wing sections only and observe the level of contact between the wing and the rubber pads on the support bracket B 2 If the wing section is not contacting the support pads loosen the two bolts C and adjust the hight screw D until the wing sec...

Page 21: ...s into an open breakaway clutch Tensioning the breakaway clutch more than specified can cause damage to the boom Adjustments 5 7 5 Maintenance Wing tilt adjustment The boom should be horizontal with the ground surface when in the spraying position If necessary the horizontal alignment of the wings may be adjusted at the tilt cylinders as follows 1 Support the boom wing to relieve the load on the h...

Page 22: ...lug D and top up with oil as previously described Castrol Hi spin AWH M68 or equivalent 11 Replace the service plug D 12 Repeat steps 9 to 11 until no more oil can be added 13 Reverse the cylinder one last time and repeat steps 4 5 6 until no more oil can be added Priming continued 14 Finally turn the cylinder to the horizontal position and secure it in the vice 15 Using a suitable tool lock the p...

Page 23: ...r chemical Never postpone cleaning until later Once plant protection chemicals have dried out on the sprayer s surfaces their removal becomes more difficult and time consuming Chemical labels contain important information regarding cleaning and decontamination and must be read thoroughly Take note of the recommended safety precautions and de activating agents Local laws vary from state to state re...

Page 24: ...5 Maintenance Technical information 5 10 FTZ Force boom 2 fold hydraulics fold speed adjustment Transport hook cylinder fold speed adjustment ...

Page 25: ...5 11 5 Maintenance Technical information FTZ Force boom 3 fold hydraulics Flow restrictor boom wing fold speed adjustment Flow restrictor boom wing fold speed adjustment Transport hook cylinder ...

Page 26: ...nction box Clogged restrictors in by pass block Remove and clean restrictors a and b in bypass block See hydraulic diagram Change hydraulic oil and filter Wrong polarity White pos Blue neg Boom lift raises to max pos when Wrong oil inlet to by pass block Reverse hydraulic tractor hydraulics are engaged snap couplers or reverse spool valve Back pressure in return line exceeds 20 bar Connect the ret...

Page 27: ...ic Air in system Loosen ram coupling and bleed hydraulic system Fold speed adjustment See page 4 2 and 5 5 this manual Insufficient hydraulic pressure Check out put pressure of tractor hydraulics Should be minimum of 130 bar Tractor s hydraulic fluid low Check and correct if low Ram not functioning Restrictor or regulator valve blocked Support the boom with appropriate rigging and service the susp...

Page 28: ...FTZ Hydraulics Optional boom wheel Kit part number 83312204 28 metre drawing 1 30 32 36 metre drawing 2 7 Spare parts 7 1 ...

Page 29: ...7 Spare parts FTZ hydraulics 7 2 28 metre boom hydraulic diagram drawing 1 ...

Page 30: ...7 3 FTZ hydraulics 7 Spare parts 30 32 36 metre boom hydraulic diagram drawing 2 ...

Page 31: ...ulics 782012 284029 450964 242102 146835 471139 786002 261741 260363 729959 261692 261693 411012 261753 460467 729977 978415 284871 R 284872 L 460202 983074 261692 261689 261688 390710 160804 410362 983005 260363 172946 261693 983074 410362 ...

Page 32: ...FTZ boom 7 5 7 Spare parts Hydraulic air bleed kit ...

Page 33: ...7 Spare parts FTZ boom 7 6 Inner and intermediate section ...

Page 34: ...FTZ boom 7 7 7 Spare parts FTZ boom centre ...

Page 35: ...7 Spare parts FTZ boom 7 8 FTZ Outer Section ...

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