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HARDI
MEGA 230 / 350 CENTRIFUGAL OPERATORS MANUAL
5.0 Mounting The Mega Sprayer
The sprayer is designed for three point mounting on a tractor and will fit
category II & III hitch depending on the sprayer model purchased. The
frame has support legs (for use when the sprayer is free standing) that
can be folded up to minimize crop damage.
Caution!
The retractable support legs (F) are spring-loaded, to
avoid injury be careful during folding/unfolding of the support
legs.
To
mount
the sprayer
proceed as
follows:
1. Connect lift arms or
quick hitch to sprayer.
2. Lift the sprayer, checking
that no part of the sprayer
contacts the tractor.
3. Adjust the three point lift so the boom
is at 18" to 20" above ground when the
boom lift cylinder is at it's minimum height.
4. Retract the support leg extensions(A) and fold
the legs up under the sprayer frame.
5. Adjust the top link bar so that the sprayer frame and
tank are perpendicular to the ground.
6. Do not connect P.T.O. shaft until operating shaft clearance
has been determined (Refer to section 5.2)
WARNING:
NOTE THE WEIGHT OF THE SPRAYER. GENERAL REC-
OMMENDATION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•
Add ballast weights to front of the tractor.
•
Increase tyre pressure if necessary(see tractor
instruction book)
•
Be careful when filling/lifting the sprayer for the
first time.
•
Ensure that any part of the sprayer and tractor
do not touch.
•
Travel at slower speeds when driving with a full
tank. (The tractor braking effect will be reduced.)
A
D
C
B
E
F
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