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Operator’s Manual

English version - MI_USA-0350

EDITION - 12/2012

CODE - 907220

ADVANCE 3000 AM-18

ADVANCE 3000 VORTEX

WARNING

Read Operator's Manual before setting up, operating, or maintaining
sprayer. Failure to follow safety precautions in this manual an in labels
on the product could result in serious injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
Keep manual nearby for futher reference. If manual is demaged or
illegible, contact your Jacto dealer or Jacto at the address below for a
replacement.

JACTO INC.

19217 SW 119

th

 Ave

Tualatin, Oregon 97062

Tel.: (503) 885-8723
Fax: (800) 511-3671

Toll Free: (800) 522-8610

E-mail: [email protected]

Home page: www.jacto.com

Summary of Contents for ADVANCE 3000 AM-18

Page 1: ...cautions in this manual an in labels on the product could result in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders Keep manual nearby for futher reference If manual is demaged or illegible cont...

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Page 3: ...al procedures 30 Choosing the tractor 31 Setting up the tractor 32 Ajusting the drawbar 32 Connecting the PTO 33 Installing the control support 34 Assembling the booms 35 Installing the nozzle tubes 3...

Page 4: ...sarytoachievehigherandeconomicalproduction Since applying agrochemicals can present risks to humans the environment and to crops Jacto wants to ensure the operator uses it in a proper efficient and sa...

Page 5: ...itisresponsabilityoftheequipment sownerandoperatortofollowthechemicalapplication safety guidelines OPERATOR S RESPONSABILITIES Always follow the safety procedures when operating the equipment Always o...

Page 6: ...sure there are no people near the sprayer before starting the engine Do not make maneuvers or brake abruptly The transportation of people and any loads whatsoever in the sprayer is strictly prohibited...

Page 7: ...risk your safety Keep your sprayer in thorough repair For your and others safety remove the sprayer booms before transporting the sprayer on trailers or trucks Failure to comply with these warnings ma...

Page 8: ...urse Never fold and unfold the booms close to the electricity supply cables The sprayer must be trailed by the tractor in the farm with the spray booms folded and locked Always place the sliding frame...

Page 9: ...nufacturer s label Keep the chemical products closed and in a dry and ventilated place Use the chemicals in agriculture only Keep away children untrained people and animals Handle the chemicals follow...

Page 10: ...foreoperating the steel cables ATTENTION Lubrication point ATTENTION Area where the jack must be placed to lift the equipment P N 276238 P N 378976 P N 378984 ATTENTION Read the operator s manual of t...

Page 11: ...t is running P N 379057 ATTENTION Risk of serious injuries Keepawayanddonot makeanykindofmaintenance while the fan is in motion and the PTO is engaged P N 379065 ATTENTION Risk of serious injuries Kee...

Page 12: ...any operation on the PTO shaft if the PTO is engaged P N 379008 P N 380014 ATTENTION Do not get into the main tank of the sprayer ATTENTION Tire pressure table P N 379149 ATTENTION Nut torque table P...

Page 13: ...tank Capacity gallons Material Clean water tank for washing the hands Capacity gallons Material Booms Length ft Working height ft Chemical pump Model Capacity gpm at 540 rpm Power consumption HP at 3...

Page 14: ...m spacing JA 2 cone black ADI 110 02 flat fan yellow Filter Model Mesh Pressure gauge Agitation Working speed mph Fan Rotation rpm Air volume ft min Air speed mph Maximum power consumption HP Double h...

Page 15: ...NUAL ELECTRONIC MANUAL ELECTRONIC LEVER CABLE CABLE ELECTRIC ELECTRIC JEC 3300 AM 18 JEC 3500 VORTEX JEC 3200 AM 18 JEC 3400 VORTEX JSC 4100 JSC 5000 JSC 5000 NOZZLE HOLDER NOZZLE SPACING PUMP FILLER...

Page 16: ...200 CHEMICAL PUMP The chemical pumps used in the ADVANCE andADVANCE VORTEX sprayers have capacity ranging from 26 41 to 39 62 gallons per minute at 540 rpm at the PTO CHEMICAL PUMP MODEL FLOW RATE gpm...

Page 17: ...our equipment can be equipped with one of the following spray controls MASTERFLOW spray control with cable actuation MASTERFLOW spray control with cable actuation and JSC MASTERFLOW spray control with...

Page 18: ...e calibration keep the pressure at 60 psi for example ATTENTION Set the presure regulator needle at the reference pressure to calibrate the boom sections Ex 60 psi CALIBRATING THE CHEMICAL RETURN PRES...

Page 19: ...other boom sections in order to keep constant pressure along the entire boom ATTENTION Do not change the engine rotation during the calibration Achange in the rotation will change the pressure on the...

Page 20: ...sen nozzle and retighten the nut Shutting a nozzle Loosen the nut 1 with two turns and turn the nozzle holder to 45 Retighten the nut NOZZLES The nozzles have the function to generate droplets and dis...

Page 21: ...to the chemicals mixer through the flow bypass valve lever 1 Pour the pre mixed solution or chemical Operate the chemicals mixer valve lever 2 to clean inside the mixer Set the bypass valve lever 1 an...

Page 22: ...g Run the sprayer at 540 rpm at the PTO Set the bypass valve 1 lever in the position of chemicals mixing After filling set the by pass valve 1 lever in the working position pointed to the control and...

Page 23: ...PORTING PRE MIXED SOLUTION TO THE SPRAYER TANK USE INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR A HEALTHY LIFE chemical mixture or clean water tank filling hose...

Page 24: ...the clean water tank B Engage the tractor s PTO and keep the chemicals control setting to turn on the flow to the nozzles Attention to this operation because the tank will be drained in approximately...

Page 25: ...sidues are completely removed Watch out for sprinkling while rinsing the containers Use protective clothing After rinsing properly the empty chemical containers dispose of them in an appropriate place...

Page 26: ...Use protective clothing ATTENTION Operate the chemicals mixer red lever only after positioning the chemical container over the rinse nozzle This will keep you from being wetted with water available f...

Page 27: ...ION NON DRINKABLE WATER ONLY USE THE WATER FROM THIS TANK TO WASH HANDS AND OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY THAT HAVE TOUCHED CHEMICALS More information can be found in the MASTERMARK FOAM MARKER manual CLEAN...

Page 28: ...mum pressure of this kit is 100 psi The pressure regulators of sprayers can easily reach above 100 psi pressures what can damage the pressure gauges To ensure longer life of the pressure gauge close t...

Page 29: ...over the conventional PTO shaft it allows to make turns of up to 75 with no need to disengage the PTO Both PTO shafts have shields to provide protection to the operator and prevent damage the crop C...

Page 30: ...k the hydraulic oil level X Retighten the wheels axle and tank side support tube bolts X Wash the spray circuit X Change the spray pump oil X X Change the hydraulic oil X Check the nozzles spray angle...

Page 31: ...ast equal to the sprayer gross weight Ex Sprayer net weight Advance 3000 AM 18 4 409 24 lb Filled up tank 792 51gallons approximately 4 409 24 lb Sprayer gross weight 11 023 1 lb Tractor gross weight...

Page 32: ...t Hole 1 2 13 77 in 9 84 in 1 003 10 lb 1 300 72 lb C B Adjusting the sprayer height and the drawbar Position the tractor s drawbar so that the sprayer works on level after hitching figure B Invert th...

Page 33: ...ng turns or maneuvering The chain holder 1 should be mounted as close to the hitch pin as possible 2 1 2 ATTENTION Replaced the chain if any of its links is damaged CONNECTING THE PTO SHAFT Turn the t...

Page 34: ...E USE OF ORIGINALPIN WITH COTTER PINAND SAFETYCHAIN PROPERLY INSTALLED TO AVOID ACCIDENTS ATTENTION OPERATE ONLY WITH PTO SHAFT PROVIDED WITH GUARD CAP ATTENTION Before using the equipment for the fir...

Page 35: ...them Install the the boom articulation pin detail 1 Install the cylinder coupling end on the boom detail 2 Repeat this operation with the other boom Put about 26 41 gallons of water in the main tank E...

Page 36: ...rtical levers A and D With the hands pull the boom end backwards to relieve the tension on the steel cable Install the cable on the spring detail 3 Then install the safety cable on the spring support...

Page 37: ...ms angular adjustment cylinder to fold the booms completely Make sure the booms fit correctly into the support In case of need of further adjustment do it by displacing the cylinder coupling end incor...

Page 38: ...tor ASSEMBLING Install the control outlet hose 1st boom section on the in line filter inlet 1 fastened to the upper crossbeam of the 1st boom section The control outlet hose 2nd boom section must be i...

Page 39: ...center should be aligned to the center of the swinging frame 2nd After installing the nozzle tube on the central boom install the nozzle tube on the first boom section detail C The distance between t...

Page 40: ...BOOMS FITTING THE BOOM SKIDS Fit the skids on the booms as shown in the figures below boom skid CORRECT POSITION OF THE BOOM SKIDS boom skid IMPORTANT Improper fitting of the boom skids can damage th...

Page 41: ...PECIFICATION ISO VG 68 AS SHOWN IN THE LUBRICATION TABLE FAN Working pressure 155 kg cm Pump average rotation 1570 rpm Pump flow rate 18 49 gpm Fanrotation 2900to3000rpm fan housing fan fan control hy...

Page 42: ...ng pressure 175 kg cm ATTENTION USE HYDRAULIC OIL WITH SPECIFICATION ISO VG 68 AS SHOWN IN THE LUBRICATION TABLE hydraulic oil reservoir hydraulic pump right boom actuation hydraulic cylinder left boo...

Page 43: ...There are two ways to actuate the booms unfolding and folding through electric switches through cables Plate fixed on the control with actuation through cable showing the sequence to unfold and fold t...

Page 44: ...angular adjustment cylinder 2nd Raise the frame booms angular adjustment cylinder ATTENTION Whenunfolding foldingtheboons becarefulnotto tilt them backwards excessively to avoid structural damage to...

Page 45: ...c control actuate the booms angular adjustment cylinder in order to set the booms in a position so as to provide a good drift free coverage AIR FLOW CHANNEL This part directs the air flow and spray in...

Page 46: ...o handle chemicals and spraying machinery without the proper individual protective clothing CORRECT APPLICATION RATE Any type of application requires that the rate be maintained during the whole spray...

Page 47: ...IES ADI 110 LOW DRIFT HIGH QUALITY CERAMIC WEAR RESISTANT FLAT FAN SPRAY ADI 110 01 ADI 110 015 ADI 110 02 ADI 110 03 ADI 110 04 API 110 2 API 110 1 5 API 110 3 API 110 4 40 30 20 10 Percentage of dro...

Page 48: ...0 13 35 16 35 18 70 2 99 3 74 4 27 4 59 5 55 6 41 6 09 7 48 8 55 9 19 11 32 12 82 12 29 14 96 17 10 FLOW RATE PER NOZZLE gpm PRESSURE psi NOZZLE COLOR NOZZLE FILTER ORANGE ADI 110 01 80 mesh ADI 110 0...

Page 49: ...rnational quality standards ensuring an outstanding spray cone uniformity and flow rate of nozzles HIGH WEAR RESISTANCE The alumina sintered nozzles are almost as hard as diamond and resist yet the mo...

Page 50: ...67 35 58 25 65 31 00 39 11 45 74 4 60 5 45 7 16 7 80 6 09 7 37 9 40 11 00 9 08 10 80 14 21 16 13 12 50 15 06 19 13 22 33 17 84 21 48 27 25 31 63 22 76 27 46 34 73 40 61 4 06 4 91 6 41 7 05 5 55 6 62 8...

Page 51: ...should be done according to instructions of a technician of trust CALIBRATING THE SPRAYER The sprayer can be calibrated through the formula below or through the calibrator bottle as shown in the next...

Page 52: ...rage 9 Stop the tractor with the acceleration used to move the 50 meters open the nozzles and adjust the pressure according to directions for the different types of nozzles Cone nozzles from 45 to 200...

Page 53: ...EVER run the sprayer for with less than 13 20 gallons of water in the tank to avoid damage to the pump DILUTING THE CHEMICALS goggles mask impermeable wide brimmed hat ATTENTION impermeable boots long...

Page 54: ...tes the distance between the tires center therefore the sprayer track width The letter C indicates the location of the semiaxle motion stop screw therefore the sprayer maximum track width 88 58 in NOT...

Page 55: ...ve at low speed when the tank is full The table below shows the recommended track width according to the ground declivity ADJUSTING THE AXLE GROUND CLEARANCE Raise the trailer back enough to suspend t...

Page 56: ...S ETC Take off and wash all the individual protective clothing Wash the working clothes separately from other clothes Take a shower with plenty of water and soap and put on clean clothes These procedu...

Page 57: ...and clean the plunger assembly Valve does not seal a Seal 2 missing b Seal 2 damaged c Nut 1 not tightened properly a Packing ring 3 missing b Packing ring 3 damaged c Part 4 not tightened properly a...

Page 58: ...age through the connection with the spray tube Fit the packing ring 3 Replace the packing ring 3 Tighten the bolts of the part 4 Leakage through the nozzle holder and the nozzle cap with thread Nut 5...

Page 59: ...8 RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS QTY PRODUCT LOCATION FREQ FRAME AND BOOMS ARTICULATION PTO SHAFT TRAILER HITCH MECHANICAL AGITATOR JACK LUBRICANT OIL SPRAY PUMP Check the pump oil daily Fill it...

Page 60: ...b WHEEL HUB Remove the wheel hub and replace the grease every 500 working hours PTO shaft Wheel hub Swinging frame articulations Jack Hitch Mechanical agitator Booms articulation Booms breakaway TANK...

Page 61: ...gure A every eight working hours NOTE 1 The points 7 and 8 are opposite to the points 1 and 3 so turn the guard cap as shown in the figure A until reaching the grease pin It is important to reminde of...

Page 62: ...rease cup of the guard cone 1 with the bearing tab on the locking collar 4 figure J Push the guard 3 down so that it is engaged by the locks 2 Make sure that the three locks 2 are firmly engaged If ne...

Page 63: ...g ring into the fitting with the grooves pointing toward the tube 7 Installtheprotectionguards 8 Turntheguardconeuntilthe indicated position 9 Install the lock screw CONVENTIONAL PTO SHAFT ATTENTION O...

Page 64: ...roblem should be constantly actuated during the adjustment so as not to tighten or loosen excessively the adjusting rod Once the adjustment is made retighten the nut 1 and the bolts 2 HYDRAULIC CONTRO...

Page 65: ...e booms unfolded first install the steel cable of the first boom section Next install the silver steel cable on the second boom section pulley 1 Then install the orange steel cable on the external pul...

Page 66: ...30 seconds at between half and low speed Note To avoid damage to components do not run the sprayer over the recommended time Disconnect the inlet hose of the auxiliary tank bypass valve 2 Remove the...

Page 67: ...needle oscillates The nozzle spraying angle oscillates d INTERMITTENT PRESSURE The pressure gauge needle vibrates with in tensity The pressure hoses vibrate with intensity The nozzles spraying angle...

Page 68: ...the hydraulic system it is necessary to contain a minimum quantity of liquid otherwise there will be no pressure When the pump runs liquid will pass through the valve even in the closed position howev...

Page 69: ...ulator components and clean or replace if necessary 3 Pressure regulator c PRESSURE OSCILATION PROBABLE CAUSES INDICATIONS AND CORRECTIONS When the pump runs liquid will pass through the valve even in...

Page 70: ...ke off the individual protective clothing and wash it separately from other clothes GENERAL CARE MAINTAINING THE SPRAYER Maintain your sprayer clean lubricated and always ready to be used During the u...

Page 71: ...showwearortearduetouse UNLESSTHEYSHOWDEFECTSINWORKMANSHIP ASSEMBLY OR MATERIAL Hydraulic lubricating oils and grease Injuries of personal or material nature to the user owner or third parties Addition...

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Page 73: ...eries Sprayer No Pump No Original retail purchaser Address Phone City State Purchase date by the original retail purchaser The warranty is in force as of this date Retail purchaser signature Invoice n...

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