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ARBUS 400

  

English / MI-USA- 0219

Code: 511147 - Ed. 09/2019

Máquinas Agrícolas Jacto S.A.

Street Doutor Luiz Miranda, 1650

17580-000 - Pompeia - SP - Brasil

Phone: +55 14 3405-2100

[email protected]

www.jacto.com

Operator’s Manual

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 se-

rious 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.

Summary of Contents for ARBUS 400

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual 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 se r...

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Page 3: ...ARBUS 400 3 Introduction 5 Precautions 1 7 Assembly 2 29 Technical Specifications 3 35 Operations and Adjustments 4 41 Maintenance 5 79 Warranty 6 99 Tableofcontents...

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Page 5: ...selves JACTO s aim is to prepare and guide the far mer on the proper use of the farm equip ment manufactured by JACTO Therefore read carefully and understand thor oughly this manual before operating t...

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Page 7: ...tal responsibilities 1 11 Safety decals 1 12 General safety recommendations 1 15 Safety for unloading the equipment 1 17 Cautions during component assembly 1 18 Operation safety 1 19 Warning when usin...

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Page 9: ...pment Itisimportanttoremindthatthisequipment hasbeencarefullydevelopedtoprovideop timum performance with cost savings and ease of operation and safety For that purpose be always mindful of the informa...

Page 10: ...tionandrecommendationshave been understood before putting this equipment in operation Owner responsibilities The equipment owner shall keep the in structions manual at a place where the operatorcanhav...

Page 11: ...legislationineffect municipal stateand federal aswellasguidelinestodisposeof parts components or any other item of the equipment Batteries must be properly disposed of in places which have been approv...

Page 12: ...ethemimmediatelyincaseofdamage byor deringthemthroughthepartnumbers specified below P N 379248 WARNING Read the in structionsmanualbefore beginning any action on the machine P N 379115 WARNING mandato...

Page 13: ...erous and harmful to health English P N 379008 ATTENTION Riskofserious injuries Do not make any operationonthePTOshaft if the PTO is engaged P N 379123 WARNING mandatoryuse of ear protectors P N 37913...

Page 14: ...aution when opening the main reservoir cap P N 039396 DANGER Keep away from PTO shaftwhenthema chine is running P N 018705 ATTENTION Cleanthefilterwheneverfilling the tank P N 428631 Instructions to c...

Page 15: ...special protection masks provided with filterssuitableforeachkindofproduct In caseofdoubts readthechemicallabelor contact the manufacturer of the same Whencheckingthemachinecomponents that are in dir...

Page 16: ...the resulting consequences Avoidparkingtheequipmentonslopes If necessary placechocksunderthewheels whenparkingtheequipmentonupward or downward slopes Keep the ladder platform and handrail alwaysclean...

Page 17: ...le the equipment from the tractor Precautionswhencouplingtheequipmenttothethreepointsonthetractor Refer to the tractor instructions manual before carrying out this operation The precautions listed bel...

Page 18: ...ePTOshafttothetrac tor make sure that the safety pin is se curely locked Directions on how to properly adjust thePTOshaftlengthwillbedescribedin chapter 2 ASSEMBLY of this manual After length adjustme...

Page 19: ...seclothingandlong hair away from moving parts Before performing any kind of service adjustment or maintenance to your equipment switch off the power take off and the tractor engine If the equipment wa...

Page 20: ...equipped with PH kit closetheprotectivewingsbeforedisen gaging them MakesureJACTOrepresentativecareful ly explain all the instructions regarding assembly operation maintenance and warrantyofyourequip...

Page 21: ...the supply hose shall be collected with a bucket and returned to the reservoir which the mixture was prepared in Do notletthisresiduetodropontheground Donotcontaminatewatersprings Sup ply of the spra...

Page 22: ...ng setupofthemixtureorspraying use allprotectionequipmentrecommendedby the chemical manufacturer AFTER the spraying operation take a shower and change clothing The used clothing shall be immediately w...

Page 23: ...ate nozzle for each chemical to be applied Climateconditionswillalsoinflu encenozzleselection Themixturevolume varies from one chemical to another one The chemical manufacturer should be consultedfort...

Page 24: ...the area Excess wind can cause manyproblems Itwillpreventthechemi calfromreachingitstarget causingapoor distributionofchemicaloverthecultiva tion itcanalsocarrythesprayedmixture to water springs wild...

Page 25: ...cturer STORING THE CHEMICAL Build a brick work storehouse for chemicals LINETHE FLOOR with waterproof mate rial Do not rest the product piles on the floor or against walls Use a footboard Keep at the...

Page 26: ...eofdoubt callthe authorized technical assistance Incasethatnopossibilityexistsofprovid ingmaintenanceservicetotheequipment withthedieselengineshutdownandout sidesheds keepthesheddoorsandwin dowswideop...

Page 27: ...and that the chemical re servoir has been entirely drained after suchwashing Spillofsetupleftovers al though minimal can endanger the life ofpeople animalsandcauseseriousda mages to the environment Wa...

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Page 29: ...2 29 2 A SS E M B LY ARBUS 400 Indexoftables Choosing the tractor 2 31 Setting up the tractor 2 32 Mouting the sprayer to the tractor 2 34...

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Page 31: ...torswhosegrossmassis atle ast equaltothesumoftheemptyweight of the machine plus the weight equiva lent to the capacity of the reservoir Example Empty machine weight 639 lb Reservoircapacity 105gallons...

Page 32: ...ansport fasten the plate of the third point bar to the pin F of the frame Tie arm of the left bar Toadjustthelengthoftheleftliftarmto the pro per position loosen the pin and turn the lower half B of t...

Page 33: ...ments being coupledandaslongastheycomplywith the following combinations Positionof the three point Cradle Type of job K N 4 Super Light Job L N 3 Light Job M N 4 Medium Job N N 3 Heavy duty Job Stabil...

Page 34: ...h Height adjust AdjustthePTOshaft Ifnecessary cutthe maleandfemaletubessothat aftercon necting the sprayer it has the overlaps recommended in the figure beside A Note Assemble the aligned forks as in...

Page 35: ...3 35 3 TECHNIC AL SPECIFIC ATIONS ARBUS400 Tableofcontents Equipment presentation 3 37 Arbus 400 technical specifications 3 38 Technical specifications 3 39...

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Page 37: ...BUS400 Equipmentpresentation 1 PTO Shaft 2 Clean water tank 3 Gauge 4 Lever of the package washer 5 Chemical control 6 Adjustable flap 7 Belts tension 8 Fan 9 Tank 10 Level indicator 11 Suction filter...

Page 38: ...ne Capacity 3 gallons Level gauge Level indicator with graduated scale Agitation Through hydraulic return Pump Model JP 75 Pumping capacity 19 80 gpm Maximum working pressure 35 kgf cm2 500 psi Power...

Page 39: ...ns Thissprayerisshippedwiththebladessetintheposition A Specifications ARBUS 400 Fan diameter in 28 54 Pulley diameter in 3 71 Rotation rpm 2 000 Performance Plastic blades position A B Air speed mph 9...

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Page 41: ...tional 4 50 Clean water tank for handwashing 4 52 BP pressure gauge kit 4 52 Level indicator 4 53 Chemical container cleaning nozzles 4 53 Spray application technology 4 54 Spray calibration 4 56 Spra...

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Page 43: ...d between deposit and the pump the suction filter must retain all andanytypeofimpuritybeforeanyrea ches the backup pump Thereisanaccessiblequickclosingvalve A thatpreventstheflowofliquidduring the fil...

Page 44: ...ic nozzles very resistant to wear andtochemicalaction andmountedas shown in the figures below Nozzles The pressure regulator provides adjust mentsrangingfrom2to35kgf cm2 30to 500psi shwonbythepressure...

Page 45: ...body Double nozzle Optional Changing the spray volume With a simple 180 turn of the nozzle holderitispossibletoturnoffonenozzle and turn on the other Shutting the flow Just give the nozzle holder a 90...

Page 46: ...ecausedbytangling PTOShaft This is an accessory for spot spraying as well as for applications to difficult of access places Possuidoisbicos A tipoconedecer mi ca JA 2 eregistro B paraaberturaefe chame...

Page 47: ...s door To turn the fan off pull the lock and give it a quarter turn To turn it on set the lock back Aftertheseprocedures closetheaccessdoor For tractors with independent PTO the follo wing is recommen...

Page 48: ...er unit 4 in the clean water sourceandtheendofitsdischargehose 5 into the tank filling opening Runthesprayerwith540rpmatthePTO ATEN O Emcasodeformula op molh vel desligueabombasomenteap sot rminoda ca...

Page 49: ...arge application range as well as forcleaningsheds warehousesandagri cultural equipment Thespraydiscsareavailablewithflowrate ranging from 5 to 45 liters per minute Spraygun Optional Table 15 Spray di...

Page 50: ...control valve on the bracket Remove the cylinder assembly from the controlvalveremovedfromthesprayer A Mount the cylinder to the cable control valve Takecarenotdodamagethepack ing rings Connect the h...

Page 51: ...ARBUS 400 VDCcablecontrolkit Optional Installthecablecontrol A leverssupport onthetractorfenderinapositionconve nient to the operator Assemblingthecablecontrollevers Mountthecablestothecontrolvalve B...

Page 52: ...e nozzles Can be installed on the sprayers that use both universal connections and boots as well as more completenozzleholdersliketheQuadri jet and Bijet The BP PRESSURE GAUGE KIT uses a low pressure...

Page 53: ...of empty packages Wash packages after use for 30 seconds before the residues start to dry Wash the packages three times For more information check the Opera tionandRegulation Proceduresforusing the pa...

Page 54: ...iseases or weeds Stage of infection of the disease Stage of development of weeds Weather conditions Safety during application The maintenance of safe conditions for people animals and the environment...

Page 55: ...of solvent water oil etc perunitareaonly functionstodissolve transportandfaci litatethedistributionoftheactiveingre dientoverthetargetsurface whetheritis plants soil etc This means that one could get...

Page 56: ...andwatertheareasofthe bodythathavebeenexposedtochemicals During handling of the equipment Checktheworkingconditionsoftheequi pment Do not unplug nozzles valves or tubing with your mouth Do not spray a...

Page 57: ...ing to the following Example Noozles flow rate 13 gpm at 200 psi 22 x JA 4 nozzles Row spacing 16 40 x 22 96 ft Working speed 2 5 mph Plants per acre 115 plants Spray volume per plant 112 10 0 97 gall...

Page 58: ...s are clean Once all items have been checked sprayer calibration can begin 1 Mark 50 meters on the terrain to be tre ated 2 Fill up the sprayer with clean water 3 Position the machine at least 5 meter...

Page 59: ...me in Liter hectares using the formula Q Vol x 43560 A Where GPA spraying volume in gallons acre Vol volume used on sprayed area in galons A sprayed area 165 feet x determined spray swath s ft2 Exampl...

Page 60: ...al Waterproof hat with large flaps Goggles Mask Long sleeved apron Waterproof gloves Waterproof boots ATTENTION Workingwiththesprayerwithlessthan50litersofwateronthetankcancauseseri ousdamagetothepump...

Page 61: ...ecipientwithalittle amount of water Shake the mix Add the amount of water that is needed to fill out the recipient Shakeuntilahomogenousmixisachieved Add the mix prepared to the working recipient Moun...

Page 62: ...packages made from metal plastic and glass should be washed in order to decontaminate them Toeasethisimportantpackagewashing operation JACTO installed in its tractor sprayersadevicethataidsthisoperat...

Page 63: ...tointernallyclean the container Fill up the sprayer reservoir with water Fill out the package with approximately 1 4 of its volume with clean volume place a lid over the package and tighten enoughtoav...

Page 64: ...ldirec tionsforapproximately30seconds tore movetheproductresiduesthatgotstuck on the internal walls of the package Remove the package lid and carefully placewaterforwashinginsidethepack age washer Rep...

Page 65: ...etetheshakingbyalternativelylif tingthepackageextremities whilesup portingtheoppositesideontheground Thisoperationshouldlastapproximately 30 seconds Remove the water for washing the packages thesamewa...

Page 66: ...erproducttoclean decontaminate thetank Incaseyouchoosetouseade contaminationproduct followthepro cedure to clean the chemical tank one moretimeandonlywithwater Contact an agronomist 2 Still on an appr...

Page 67: ...US 400 6 Install the rear protector assembly sup ports Assembling the PH kit 7 Assembletheextensions rightandleft sides onthesupportandlockthemwith cotter pins 8 Assembletherearprotectorassemblyon the...

Page 68: ...r assemblyontheirrespectivein linefilter right and left sides 10 Separate and position the protective wings leftandright forassembly Once thewingsarepositioned insertthehitch pin and lock it with its...

Page 69: ...icide sprayer HS and the pressure cannot be redued the valve may be positioned for application with the Fan 13 Arbus 400 with factory assembled HS kit Instructions for use 14 The container nozzle valv...

Page 70: ...lication range Assembling the PH kit 5 4 2 3 1 Central boom adjustment Orifice lock Application range M 1 1 21 2 1 40 3 1 59 4 1 78 5 1 97 Adjusting the protective wings OBSERVATION The 6 fastening po...

Page 71: ...5 green 20 2 20 266 177 152 133 118 106 97 89 25 2 40 290 194 166 145 129 116 106 97 30 2 65 321 214 183 160 142 128 117 107 Application range 2 48 m Nozzles Pressure psi Total flow rate l min 5 nozzl...

Page 72: ...2 20 219 146 125 109 97 87 79 73 25 2 40 238 159 136 119 106 95 87 79 30 2 65 263 175 150 132 117 105 96 88 Application range 3 02 m Nozzles Pressure psi Total flow rate l min 5 nozzles Working speed...

Page 73: ...w rate do not differ more than 10 and the nozzle filters are clean 1 ONCEALLTHECOMPONENTSHAVEBEEN CHECKED THE SPRAYER CAN BE CALI BRATED 2 Set 50m in the area that will be treated 3 Fill the sprayer t...

Page 74: ...OBSERVATION In case the spraying volume does not correspond to the re quired one increase or reduce the flow rate through the valve orincreaseorreducethespeed 164 04 ft GPA GPM x 495 MPH x S With GPA...

Page 75: ...valve stays open until the main tank is empty Once the water has been thoroughly drained unwind the string to close the valve again Draining the tank ATTENTION Donotdrainthemachinemaintankwheretheenvi...

Page 76: ...o handle agrochemicals It isessentialthatthesprayingcircuitisproperlycleanandfreeofresiduesfromthe previous application every time the chemical or the equipment use is changed 1 Loosenandremovetheprot...

Page 77: ...TMENTS ARBUS 400 Assembling the PH kit 4 Removetherearprotectorassemblycot ter pins and remove it 5 Loosen the fastening bolts of the rear protectorassemblysupportandremove them 6 Assemble the mudguar...

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Page 79: ...lter 5 8 2 Pressure regulator VAR 5 8 2 Nozzle holder 5 8 3 Lubrication points 5 8 4 Belt tension 5 8 5 Operation chart 5 8 6 Recommended lubricants 5 8 8 PTO shaft conventional 5 8 9 Winter storage 5...

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Page 81: ...applications such as clogging of filters nozzles and ducts in addition to extending the service life of your equipment Remove the personal protection equip ment pieces and wash them Wash the work clo...

Page 82: ...valve seat A and patches B Replacethepartsifnecessary Nozzle cleaning intervals depend on the qualityofthewaterandthetypeofagro chemical used Cleanthefilterswhenevernecessaryorev ery time the sprayer...

Page 83: ...the nozzles and the tips daily or whenever necessary nozzle cap deflectornozzle filtering element locking nut diaphragm spring piston PH kit Spray nozzle Problem Causes Corrections Valvedoesnotseal a...

Page 84: ...dinthelubrica tion chart A Chemical pump NOTE Beforeoperatingtheequipmentforthefirsttime cleanandlubricatealldriveshaft greasepointsasdepictedintheabovefigurewithlithium basedgreaseNGLI 2 refer to the...

Page 85: ...tilobtainingtherecommen ded tension Retighten the nuts 3 and screws 2 Pump belt 0 15 to 0 27 in Loosenthefourscrews A onthepumpbase Turnthetensionscrew B tomovethepump and obtain the recommended tensi...

Page 86: ...hether the pins and cotter pins used at the three points are original parts Make sure about the PTO shaft clearances Checkwhetherthecouplingpinsareproper ly provided with cotter pins Remove the pull b...

Page 87: ...ffected part with paint Checkforchemicalleaks ifexisting correctleak Keep the equipment at a dry sheltered and ventilated place Retighten the reservoir fastening bolts Dismantle the drive shaft covers...

Page 88: ...reference for brand or product Components Type Specification Indication Amount Pump JP 75 Lubricating oil all oils for internal combustion engines withinthisspecification URSA LA 3 SAE 15W 40 API CG 4...

Page 89: ...hesa fety chain In too tight maneuvers switch off the power take off ATTENTION OnlyoperatewiththePTOshaftprovidedwithsafetyguard Everykindofmainte nancetothePTOshaftshallbeperformedwhenwearingPPEssuch...

Page 90: ...posi tion 3 Loosen the safety protection 4 Remove the slide ring Assembly 1 Clean and lubricate the PTO shaft bars 2 Install the sliding ring into the recess with the grooves facing the bar 3 Fit the...

Page 91: ...ntermediate and low ATTENTION Inregionswherethetemperatureduringwintertimedropsto0 Corbelow some procedures are required to prevent damages particularly to the chemical pump owing to the accumulation...

Page 92: ...5 92 5 MAINTENANCE ARBUS 400 Trouble shooting 1 Tank 2 Main filter 3 Pump 4 Return 5 Nozzles 6 Chemical control 7 Flex vel 3 5 2 1 7 6 4...

Page 93: ...ulator b Insufficiency of pressure partial lack of pressure The liquid is not sprayed at the proper pressure A The spraying angle is smaller than the specified angle B The gauge shows lower pressure C...

Page 94: ...e fluid flow Clean the filter at the time of every refill or more frequentlydependingonthewaterqualityandtype of chemical 5 Obstruction in intake hoses Checkthehoseconnectingthefiltertothepumpfor buck...

Page 95: ...ittings and reservoir outlet sealing rings 6 Pressure regulator Check valve seating and seat 7 Excess flow nozzle flow in excess of the recommended limit Checkwhetherthenozzleflowrateiswithintherec om...

Page 96: ...eequipment would not give rise to risks of contamina tion of rivers lakes creeks dams etc ATTENTION Avoid leaving chemical rem nantsinthestorehouseoreven storing the same for a long time For the last...

Page 97: ...he machine on the outside with cleanwaterandperformsuchcleaningat placeswherenoriskexistsofcontamina tion to the environment Keepthemachineinasheltered dryand ventilated place Donotkeepthemachinewithi...

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Page 99: ...ARBUS400 6 99 6 WARR ANT Y Statement of limited warranty 6 101 Techinical inspections registration 6 103 Product registration card 6 105 Tableofcontents...

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Page 101: ...se of the equipment in disagreement with the technical recommendations containedintheINSTRUCTIONSMANUAL or misuse work overload or accidents Imperfectorimproperpreventative cor rective maintenance Pre...

Page 102: ...the owner any right to indemnity nor extension of the warranty period Jactoshallhavetherighttomakechan ges to or discontinue manufacture of the equipment Forthiswarrantytobecomeeffectivethe Product R...

Page 103: ...ARBUS400 6 103 6 WARR ANT Y Techinicalinspectionsregistration Date hours No Description Techinical Dealer...

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Page 105: ...gnature ______________________________________________________ Copy M quinas Agr colas Jacto S A Urgent respond with in 30 days first class postage required Invoice number ____________________________...

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