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7 - Troubleshooting

Blower unit

FAULT

PROBABLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Excessive noise or vibrations in the 

blower unit

The fan is incorrectly counterbalanced

Balance the fan again

The nuts that hold the air kit are loose.

Tighten the nuts.

The clutch pads are broken or worn.

Change the pads and the clutch springs or replace the clutch for 

a new one

Stiff  tank transmission shaft

See annual maintenance

Clean and oils shaft

Vibrations or noises in the gearbox

The gear is not properly engaged.

Move the gear lever to the correct position

Worn gears

Replace the gears

Oil level below minimum

Fill to the correct level and check for possible internal damage

Summary of Contents for NEPTUN Series

Page 1: ...NEPTUN ZATURN JUPITER Original Instruction book 67030102 110 version 1 10 GB 05 2016 www hardi es www hardi international com...

Page 2: ...power to make this information as complete and correct as possible As this instruction book covers models speci cations or equipment that are only available in certain countries please pay particular...

Page 3: ...ers 16 Agitator 16 Operating unit 17 BK 2 17 MC 2 operating unit 17 BS 2 17 SV operating unit 17 SA operating unit 17 CA operating unit 17 CB operating unit 17 Filters 17 Powder mixer 17 TurboFiller 1...

Page 4: ...ce on turnable drawbar 37 Coupling the driveshaft 38 Hydraulic connections 39 General information 39 Tractor requirements 39 Electrical connections 40 General information 40 Operating unit 40 Rate con...

Page 5: ...5 Installation of control unit brackets 65 Adjusting the BK 2 Operating Unit 66 MC 2 operating unit 66 BS2 operating unit 67 SV operating unit 67 CA operating unit 68 The SA Operating unit is either 2...

Page 6: ...Cleaning the air kit 94 Tank level indicator adjustment 95 Replacing the valves and 364 and 464 diaphragms 95 Grease Gun Calibration 96 Greasing the Pump 96 Service and Maintenance Intervals 97 50 Hou...

Page 7: ...Lleida SPAIN Declares the following product s NEPTUN ZATURN JUPITER were manufactured in conformity with the applicable provisions of the Directive 2006 42 EC on machinery and all the applicable prov...

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Page 9: ...rther information before using the equipment Local law may demand the operator to be certi ed to use this spray equipment Comply with the law The tractor seat is the safest area when handling the equi...

Page 10: ...machine is turned on Always replace all safety devices or shields immediately after servicing Disconnect the power supply before servicing and de pressurise the equipment after use and servicing If an...

Page 11: ...Overview 1 Main tank 2 Level indicator optionally on top of the tank 3 Manifold valves 4 Suction lter 5 Pump 6 Rinsing tank 7 Clean water tank 8 Main lid and strainer 9 TurboFiller 10 Drawbar 11 Oper...

Page 12: ...n house 14 Grid and air guide 15 Centre cover 16 Bumper and light bar 17 Gear box lling point 18 Air outlet 19 Spray line 20 Adjustable bottom de ector 21 Operating unit and hydraulic valves 12 16 14...

Page 13: ...ere there are other special rules and regulations for marking and lights on machinery the machine must be equipped to comply with these regulations ATTENTION For models not tted with brakes the maximu...

Page 14: ...or 3000 l A large easy to read tank contents indicator is placed on the front right hand side and another one is placed on the left side First one is visible from the tractor cabin The lling hole is...

Page 15: ...ly built Use only grease for lubrication The 363 model has six diaphragms and the 321 has two This type of pump is self priming works without oil and can run dry as long as necessary Valves The suctio...

Page 16: ...xtras on both pressure A and suction B for agitation and for rinsing nozzle optional equipment Blue valve Blue disc Return valve Towards agitation Towards the suction pump The position of the return M...

Page 17: ...onally 4 Pump 5 Suction lter 6 Manometer 7 Safety valve 8 Manifold valves 9 TurboFiller 10 Rinsing nozzles 11 Ventury agitation nozzles 12 Operating unit 13 Inline lters 14 Spray line Suction lter The...

Page 18: ...ic and is situated on the front of the machine next to the operating unit From this manifold it is possible to activate the agitator and the rinsing nozzle for internal cleaning optional Suction and p...

Page 19: ...g unit Remote operated solenoid sections valves with manual pressure regulation CA operating unit Remote operated solenoid sections with pressure equalisation device and manual pressure regulation CB...

Page 20: ...are to be lled into the TurboFiller Turbo De ector valve ThisTurbo De ector valve activates theVortex ushing of theTurboFiller Lift the lever to lock it in open position for continuous liquid rotatio...

Page 21: ...EF820 EF920 AB750 AB820 AB920 AG820 AG920 IAG820 IAG920 SF65 SF85 and XF90 The air kits are tted with a grid with air guides at the air intake which forms the air ow before reaching the fan to decrea...

Page 22: ...e objects may be shot out of the air outlet or a piece of clothing could be sucked into the air inlet The fan is the most dangerous part of the machine Do not try to replace any of the parts without c...

Page 23: ...38 45 43 000 50 000 25 000 29 000 AG920 1st low 2nd high 1 3 5 1 4 4 920 mm 36 30 36 42 50 51 000 60 000 30 000 35 000 iAG920 1st low 2nd high 1 3 5 1 4 4 920 mm 36 30 36 42 50 46 000 54 000 30 000 3...

Page 24: ...from the noise produced with EN 352 1 1992 approved hearing protection or similar DANGER If you notice vibrations or unusual noise stop the fan immediately and consult your HARDI dealer De ectors Axi...

Page 25: ...and low temperatures as well as chemical products The blades have 3 di erent angle settings to adjust the air ow To change the angle see the section adjusting the fan Speci c for SF and XF axial fans...

Page 26: ...cation results The following section gives more details about the di erent pneumatic air kits available The letters HF D means High Flow and Double respectively They have a polyethylene casing and tur...

Page 27: ...d The blower units have protective grids tted to the air inlets They are essential for avoiding accidents and preventing small stones leaves or other foreign bodies from entering the blower unit that...

Page 28: ...turn at a maximum of 540 r p m The clutch is at the centre of the turbines which ensures smooth start up and stops see section Clutch for further information Clutch All blower types The clutch is inte...

Page 29: ...length of the drawbar Turnable drawbar This is attached to the tractor s lift arms Before engaging the tractor PTO make sure the diameter of the shaft ts the ball couplers at the lift arms Also make s...

Page 30: ...work connect the plug to the light socket on the tractor Booms Hardi o ers 4 booms programs LINER ATLAS BOXER or CRONOS The booms are equipped with pneumatic or hydro pneumatic spouts or IRIS drop leg...

Page 31: ...ng versions START AGILE and SOLID According to speci cation hydraulic adjusted The SOLID addition is as well o ered in a GV version Geometry Variable ATLAS AGILE ATLAS SOLID CONVERT ATLAS SOLID GV FIX...

Page 32: ...and SOLID is a reinforced and wider boom structure BOXER SOLID HORIZONTAL FIX BOXER SOLID VERTICAL FIX BOXER SOLID HORIZONTAL CONVERT BOXER SOLID VERTICAL CONVERT BOXER START HORIZONTAL H2 BOXER STAR...

Page 33: ...IA has trapeze suspension All 3 versions of the CRONOS boom are o ered in FIX boom wing no angling Tilt function in boom wing or GV boom wing Geometry Variable allows Tilt up in positive 60 and negati...

Page 34: ...en counter nut A loosen bolt B To tighten clutch to be harder loosen nut A tighten bolt B Tightness must never be harder than 15 Kg 30 pounds or the outer boom wing will open activate the boom clutch...

Page 35: ...a ow models which cannot be used together according to the bar type and assembly requested for the machinery Para ow tube with 4 in line atomizers Para ow tube with 6 in line atomizers ATTENTION Ceram...

Page 36: ...theairsupply ifnecessary The IRIS system provides the required droplet size and air conduction to the target The most delicate and di cult part of the vine the grape cluster is safely treated througho...

Page 37: ...p for the rst time Although the surface of the metallic parts of the mist blower have been coated with a strong protective product we recommend you to apply a layer of anti corrosion oil e g CASTROL R...

Page 38: ...assis using two pins The height of the machine can be adjusted by turning the handle C Connecting the fork drawbar This is attached to the transversal hole boom mounted on the tractor lower links Befo...

Page 39: ...one that permits the tightest turns but a transmission shaft with CV joint is then required on the mistblowers power intake side The length of the drawbar is adjustable Adjust the drawbar if necessar...

Page 40: ...nd the other to the mistblower crankshaft and measure out the length that needs to be removed Mark the protection guards ATTENTION The shafts must always have a minimum overlap of one third of their w...

Page 41: ...ouble acting outlets etc Converted to 1 Double acting outlet All booms o er optionally a Small Joystick S3 or S5 to cover up to 5 double acting functions into just 1 double acting outlet Larger booms...

Page 42: ...he control box must be properly attached to prevent it from being hit or from excessive vibrations The connector type is universal and it should be able to be connected to any tractor Do not connect i...

Page 43: ...41 4 Starting up Rate controller Rate controller DB 3610 Display DB 3610 Fluid Box FB 3610 Hydraulic box HB 3610 Power BOX out put out put The Job boxes for input and out put signals...

Page 44: ...42 4 Starting up Rate controller DB 3620 Display DB 3620 Fluid Box FB 3620 Hydraulic box HB 3620 Power BOX The Job boxes for input and out put signals out put out put...

Page 45: ...e air Pressure damper The air pressure of the pulsation damper 321 pump is factory set at 2 bar to match spraying pressures between 3 and15 bar When spraying with di erent pressures than this you must...

Page 46: ...ts test with clean water And verify target is well sprayed Top S or L S is for the short version L the slightly higher version Parked between rows orientate the adjustable air outlet towards the targe...

Page 47: ...4 Starting up Adjustable bottom de ector Allows directing the air upwards avoiding air turbulence on the ground and stems as often used in e g plum orchards Adjust it between rows test with clean wat...

Page 48: ...re direction of air and spray mist towards the target Loos the hand wheel position the adjustable part in visual direction to the target tighten up the hand wheel and test with clean water JET de ecto...

Page 49: ...tioning the spray device and tightening again Width adjustment from 7 to 40 START Provides telescopic width adjusted by loosening the bolt in pos X Once positioned tighten the bolts again Width adjust...

Page 50: ...sides Loosen up xation bolt in mentioned A and B area adjust and tighten again ATLAS AGILE Boom wing width as ATLAS START but combines with the FIX boom bracket ATLAS SOLID FIX and ATLAS SOLID FIX GV...

Page 51: ...ription under ATLAS START BOXER SOLID VERTICAL FIX or CONVERT Telescopes from 11 8ft to 15 7ft or 3 6m to 4 8m Rear part FIX or CONVERT side adjustment consult the respectively description above BOXER...

Page 52: ...ery 200 hours or annually The indicated nylon friction parts must be kept clean avoid sand and dust in them Replace when worn CRONOS BOOM Exist as SOLID RIDER GV or VARIA SOLID 7 1 mts boom width the...

Page 53: ...ight side Secure the telescoping part is well lubricated and all ways kept clean from sand and dust The telescoping part has a guide in nylon friction pads make sure they are in a proper condition Onc...

Page 54: ...osen bolt B To tighten clutch to be harder loosen nut A tighten bolt B Tension must never exceed of 15 Kg 30 pounds otherwise outer boom wing will open or activate the boom clutch Adjustment of hydrau...

Page 55: ...usted for slack between the male and female tubes Tighten on the two indicated nuts just to make it press gently on the inner male tune if too tight it will not be moveable too loos it will have destr...

Page 56: ...rrect position and tighten the bolt again Adjustment of inner 4 spray device The optional S bracket as indicated by the arrow in the photo can be mirrored 180 Thereby the spray device is able to be po...

Page 57: ...y mist that all nozzles stops instantly and do not spill on the ground The nozzles B are tted in an adjustable support in order to angle them forward accordingly to forward speed and there by not loos...

Page 58: ...In addition to these nozzles there are three adjustable nozzles outside the spout which allow treating the nearby crops also Model M is tted on variants with two turbines It comprises an outlet of 10...

Page 59: ...ment immediately and have it serviced by an authorised HARDI technician Selecting the gear The low or high gear can be selected using the specially designed lever On the rear left hand side of the mac...

Page 60: ...oy structure due to movements caused from lack of rm position See maintenance and starting up Adjustment of hydraulic fold Secure folding cylinder is correctly adjusted and eventually the stop positio...

Page 61: ...of the fan 3 With both hands on opposite blades turn them to the desired position between 1 and 4 All the blades should turn at the same time 4 Finally check that all the blades are in the correct pos...

Page 62: ...upplies for drinking purposes treatment sumps and cesspools of drainage systems and 3 50 metres from surface water watercourses lakes and coastal waters and from nature reserves B Alternatively the sp...

Page 63: ...heck valve as additional safety precaution Follow local legislation in force at any time ATTENTION The water supply should be provided with a meter to avoid spillage by over lling Follow local legisla...

Page 64: ...hitched to the tractor To empty the tank pull the handle towards the valve To ll the tank again pull the valve handle toward the front of the equipment and it will close WARNING When opening the valve...

Page 65: ...insed 9 Close the TurboFiller lid 10 Disconnect the pressure to the TuboFiller and keep agitation activated to ensure homogeneous concentration 11 Engage the fan gearbox before spraying DANGER Always...

Page 66: ...d is closed Use the Chemical Container Cleaning lever to rinse the hopper after lling of chemicals has ended Press the Chemical Container Cleaning lever and the TurboFiller suction valve at the same t...

Page 67: ...onsumption is activated Air condition on o ventilator on the radiator on o etc That assistance in voltage does a ect the Spray Computer Installation of control unit brackets Find a suitable place in t...

Page 68: ...e adjustment by opening both sections at the same time or one by one If the operating unit is correctly adjusted the pressure always remains unchanged ATTENTION It is recommended to carry out this adj...

Page 69: ...to the right the pressure increases R Return to tank C Agitation 1 either left or right section open 2 Left and right section open SV operating unit 1 Manual pressure regulation turn left for less pr...

Page 70: ...turning left Wash the lter in soap water put it back in to the lter body and t it to the operating unit The SA Operating unit is either 2 4 or more section 1 Constant pressure on the section valve Tu...

Page 71: ...B 3605 F1 F2 Fluid section Odd on left Even on right S1 S2 Hydraulic selectors P P PRESSURE Regulation STB ON OFF FB 3610 F0 Main Switch valves section F1 F3 F2 F4 Fluid sections Odd on left Even on r...

Page 72: ...nto the hydraulic leaver by means of the nut tted inside the Joystick Connect the power plug to 12 V and connect the universal connection plug to the sprayer Push the leaver joystick forward without p...

Page 73: ...F Cannon L M T Hydraulic engine 180 turn 1 double acting outlet Spout lifting cylinder 1 double acting outlet Hydraulic control of the CANNON The operating ranges of all three CANNON models are the sa...

Page 74: ...the tractor is di erent from model to model Adjust the ow on indicated Allen bolt in slows down out speeds up The boom must move slowly in all moves Vegetation sensor is optionally equipped Opens and...

Page 75: ...er DB3610 1 2 3 4 Fluid section Odd on left Even on right 5 6 7 8 Hydraulic selectors 9 Menu Left 10 Up 11 Escape Right 12 Down 13 Enter Regulator 14 ON OFF sonars Screen views 15 ON OFF Pause 1 2 14...

Page 76: ...P programed 21 Remaining capacity according to tank level 22 Time 23 Tank level 24 Rate controller in ON or OFF 25 Optional vegetation sensors 26 Section of operating unit Above picture illustrates t...

Page 77: ...t settings The pressure limits are set to 5 and 9 Bar and speed limits are 2 and 6 km h The pressure will not reach 11 Bar the limit is 9 Bar If speed is higher than 6 km h the rate controller will no...

Page 78: ...uipment cannot be disposed of down a sewer It must be emptied into a suitable soakaway 4 Cleaning starts with calibration A properly calibrated mistblower ensures a minimal amount of uid remaining App...

Page 79: ...agents work best if left in the tank for a short period Check the label 8 Drain the tank and let the pump run dry Rinse inside of the tank again letting the pump run dry 9 Stop the pump If the pestic...

Page 80: ...orchard sensitive to the chemical just used or a cleaning detergent is recommended do an extra cleaning 9 Fill the rinse tank again 10 Fill the main tank with 500 l clean water 11 Add the cleaning de...

Page 81: ...he forward speed double if possible and reduce the pressure to 1 5 bar 20 psi when spraying diluted remaining liquid in the eld just sprayed ATTENTION If the sprayer is cleaned with a high pressure cl...

Page 82: ...becomes visible Pictograms in lubrication oiling plans designate 1 Lubricant to be used see Recommended lubricants below 2 Recommended intervals Shown in hours or with a symbol for occasional mainten...

Page 83: ...neral oil Kema Kem Sil 350 cSt GLIDE SHOES Stearic or a non greasy type of wax BOLTS STAINLESS DEFLECTORS PAINT WORK Anti corrosive wax PAVA PV 700 TECTYL 506 WD VALVES and SEALS O RINGS NSF 51 NSF 61...

Page 84: ...pivoting telescoping and moveable parts on all boom and spout types every 100 hours It is a general illustration functions such as Varia and others might not be present on your machine Stop tractor e...

Page 85: ...ull back the protection Grease the yoke Put back both protections and tighten the nuts Diaphragm pump Grease the pump every 50 working hours or once a month through the grease nipple located at the cr...

Page 86: ...the working day extending the working time required ATTENTION Each time you remove a tting to check the condition of its o ring or for any other reason remember to lubricate the O ring with oil or gre...

Page 87: ...ns that could cause it to break Do not force turns beyond this point as this may damage the drawbar parts DANGER Always stop the PTO when taking very tight turns even when using a transmission shaft w...

Page 88: ...ck visually the cone of the nozzles to detect for imperfections After using the sprayer hose it down apply a thin layer of anti corrosion oil as described in the table reed out Suitable Lubricants Bef...

Page 89: ...urbine air sprayers Vine sprayers have an external level indicator as the access the inspection glass on the gear box in hidden on those models All other models axial fan need to be inspected on the g...

Page 90: ...tem Verify the hydraulic brake Check all the hoses in the circuit Check the gearbox support and re tighten the bolts holding it in place Every 1000 working hours Full service Perform a full service on...

Page 91: ...B using a mallet 3 Polish the two axles C of the core with a ne emery cloth to remove dirt and rust 4 Also polish the inside hole of the wing D 5 Check that the discharge hole in the ferodes E is not...

Page 92: ...ke the PTO shaft out Pull the PTO apart in male and female parts Clean it well Grease it Grease Gearbox PTO tap and pump PTO tap Put back in the PTO shaft and bolt on the gear box tap Put back the pum...

Page 93: ...haft with the hand and make sure that the connecting rods are ascending and descending respectively If not change the position of the 4 connecting rods The rst connecting rod must be assembled towards...

Page 94: ...Therefore the motor keep turning unlimited It will burn the fuse Pull out the clip as illustrated lift gently up the gear motor replace the micro switch as illustrated in the picture showing the gear...

Page 95: ...up to overlap the last notch on valve body Screw on and lock up to beat the nut holding the handle while tightening WARNING To operate the gear motor unit 1 install 1 25A fuse on 12Vdc line The mark o...

Page 96: ...sedimentation to build up If it built up and drop of in uneven locations it creates unbalance in the air kit and destroys drive line and the air kit itself Rinse the fan blade and inner fan house wall...

Page 97: ...m correctly afterwards ATTENTION When you remove the crankcase covers you will see that there are 2 valves that are slightly di erent from the rest For correct operation remember to t them in the same...

Page 98: ...completely lubricate the di erent grease points on the sprayer according to the speci cations Alternative method 1 Count the strokes until you have 10 grams of grease piled up on the scale A 2 Now you...

Page 99: ...When operating the pump it MUST be greased every 50 hours with 30 grams of grease into each lubrication point ATTENTION order to avoid excessive wear it is important to use a recommended lubricant See...

Page 100: ...he heads A WARNING To avoid damages in case of a free falling pump use lifting gear and a steel shackle with at least 3 5 tonnes max tensile strength NOTE Pump weight is approximately 75 kg Pump Valve...

Page 101: ...phragm bolt 5 90 Nm 11 Re t the plastic covers C NOTE The diaphragm bolt on 1000 r p m pumps must be secured with locking compound ATTENTION Before tightening the 4 bolts for the head 2 the diaphragm...

Page 102: ...nthetic bearings and the protection guard 3 Remove the inner bush from the protection guard 4 Re assemble in the reverse order using new parts if necessary Remember to assemble the chains again 5 Grea...

Page 103: ...r ve minutes Open all the valves to drain as much water as possible from the circuit 4 Pour approximately 50 litres Glycol anti freeze mixture in the tank in order to lubricate diaphragms valves etc t...

Page 104: ...proceed as follows 1 Remove the tarpaulin protecting the machine if there is one 2 Fit the pressure gauge again Replace the old Te on tape 3 Connect the equipment to the tractor including electric wir...

Page 105: ...mpletely This reduces the pump s performance 5 Poorly re assembled pumps especially diaphragm housings cause the pump to suck air and hence reduce or decrease the pump suction 6 Hydraulic components t...

Page 106: ...t is being used check that agitation is on Worn nozzles Check that the air ow does not exceed 10 Tank suction clogged Check the suction tube Air suction Reduce revolutions in the PTO Increase in press...

Page 107: ...hten the nuts The clutch pads are broken or worn Change the pads and the clutch springs or replace the clutch for a new one Sti tank transmission shaft See annual maintenance Clean and oils shaft Vibr...

Page 108: ...cuit In the event of power fault the CB operating unit can be used manually First disconnect the wire from the control box Then manually turn the green throttle valve on each electric motor to open or...

Page 109: ...0 1550 1550 1000 950 620 558 62 1000 3250 3550 1100 1550 1600 1000 950 675 608 67 1300 3250 3550 1100 1550 1600 1000 1200 695 618 77 Neptun Plus axial A B C D E P Kg P1 Kg P2 Kg 1000 3386 3745 1450 21...

Page 110: ...50 3550 1100 1550 1550 1000 2300 950 690 620 70 1000 3250 3550 1100 1550 1600 1000 2300 950 720 648 72 1300 3250 3550 1100 1550 1600 1000 2300 1200 740 658 82 Zaturn plus AG with deflectors A B C D E...

Page 111: ...0 2400 1500 1025 959 66 3000 4095 4838 1550 2100 1800 650 1550 2630 1680 1140 1039 101 Zaturn plus AG with deflector A B C D E P Kg P1 Kg P2 Kg P2 Kg 1000 3386 3745 1450 2100 1455 650 1250 1200 695 62...

Page 112: ...110 8 Technical speci cations Turbines dimensions and weight A A A A B B B B C C C C D D D D P1 P1 P1 P P2 P2 P2 E P 1 2...

Page 113: ...123 2000 3995 4740 2300 2900 920 1860 1500 1470 1420 50 3000 4095 4840 2300 2900 920 1860 1680 1475 1321 154 Zaturn Plus Boxer A B C D E P Kg P1 Kg P2 Kg 1000 3386 3745 2300 2900 920 1860 1200 1150 98...

Page 114: ...nits SI unit Imperial unit Factor Weight kg lb x 2 205 Surface area ha acres x 2 471 Length cm in x 0 394 m ft x 3 281 m yd x 1 094 km mile x 0 621 Speed km h mile h x 0 621 km h m s x 0 277 Volume Su...

Page 115: ...sh 0 58 mm 50 mesh 0 30 mm 80 mesh 0 18 mm 100 mesh 0 15 mm Temperature and pressure range Working temperature range 2 40 C 36 F 104 F Pressure that activates the safety valve 20 bar in HLC and 40 bar...

Page 116: ...eached the end of its useful working life it must be thoroughly cleaned The tank hoses and synthetic ttings can be incinerated in an authorised disposal depot The metal parts can be scrapped Always co...

Page 117: ...2 101 Driveshaft 100 Drying out 101 E Electrical connections 40 F Filling the sprayer 60 Fluid Box 41 42 Fold d pliage 71 G Gear 57 Gearbox 26 88 Glycol 76 Grease 81 GV 51 H Hydraulic box 41 42 Hydrau...

Page 118: ...Spare parts For updated information on spare parts visit www agroparts com Here you can access information on all spare parts Registration is free...

Page 119: ...ILEMO HARDI S A U Pol gono Industrial El Segre 712 713 25191 Lleida SPAIN...

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