Mid-tech ARC 6000, User Manual

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F. Start the vehicle engine and make sure the pumps
and/or hydraulics are fully engaged.
G. As you reach the starting point of the first swath,
turn “ ON” the desired Boom Switches and the
Master Switch. The ARC starts controlling
application. If an “ AREA” position is selected on
the Display Selector, the acre accumulator begins
to register.
H. When you reach the end of the swath, turn “ OFF”
the Boom Switches, or Master Switch, to stop
application. When the vehicle has been turned and
is ready to start applying for the next swath, turn
the Booms back “ ON” and controlled application
will start again.
Changing Active Boom Sections
T
he active boom sections can be changed at any
time by turning the appropriate Boom Switches,
similar to those seen at the top of Fig. 3-1, “ ON”
or “ OFF” . The control system, automatically adjusts
the flow rate as individual boom sections are activated
or deactivated. When the Master Switch (or all the
Boom Section switches) is turned “ OFF” , the applica-
tion stops. This allows the operator to select active
boom sections “ ON THE GO” , while depending on the
control system to apply the proper rate on the area
being covered.
Changing Application Rate
W
e will use an example to illustrate the ability
to change the application rate “ on the go” .
Before starting the spraying operation, the operator sets
the desired application rate into the control console
using the procedure described in Chapter 2 of this
manual. Anticipating the need to increase or decrease
the application rate, the operator establishes a “ % Rate
Change” value using the procedure also described in
Chapter 2 of the manual. For example, assume the
control console has been set to apply 10.0 gallons per
acre and the % Rate Change set at 20%
BOOM CONTROL SWITCHES
MASTER
ON
OFF
OFF
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Fig. 3-1. Boom Section
Switches