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Operator’s Manual 

MANSLV-2 August 2021            

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Oktopus Air Assist Sprayers

 

   

 

 

 

     

 

   

 

 

 

  

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DEC101213P

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual MANSLV 2 August 2021 Trailed Oktopus Air Assist Sprayers...

Page 2: ...ails of your sprayer here for future reference when discussing service with your Silvan dealer ordering parts or making a warranty claim SERIAL NUMBER _____________________________ MODEL _____________...

Page 3: ...ranty period begins on the date the product is delivered to the first retail purchaser for a period of 12 months This Warranty Covers Only conditions resulting directly from defects in workmanship or...

Page 4: ...neutral position Max Speed at 540 PTO rpm 2 700 rpm Air speed 450mm dia fan 80 m sec Capacity 450mm dia fan 14 000 m3 hr Controls Cab mounted control box with master on off switch left right section...

Page 5: ...safe working loads and relevant tractor safety instructions Exercise extreme care when operating in hilly or uneven terrain to ensure proper stability Adjust the sprayer wheel track for maximum stabil...

Page 6: ...safety decals before operating the sprayer Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury or death Safety decals should be kept clean and legible at all times If any decals are...

Page 7: ...g of the safety decals shown on the previous pages is given below Before operating the sprayer read all safety warning decals Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury or de...

Page 8: ...th but not less than 150mm in all possible operating positions and there must be at least 25mm telescopic movement remaining at the minimum operating length refer Fig 2 The length of the sprayer drawb...

Page 9: ...ble to be adjusted Adjusting the Air Diffusers The fan unit has multiple diffusers Silvan units are fitted with a 5 5 configuration All of the diffusers are fully adjustable in width height and angle...

Page 10: ...the LH tyre is in the pump position i e with the red handle placed vertically Fill the tank through the basket strainer then close and secure the lid before commencing spraying Check that the fan gea...

Page 11: ...gain and repeat for the remaining sections The sprayer is then adjusted correctly Adding Chemicals Chemicals can be added to the tank through the top opening or more safely and conveniently by use of...

Page 12: ...s time the by pass flow and the venturi agitator will thoroughly mix the solution Note This is the only operation permitted with the sprayer running while the operator is off the tractor Emptying and...

Page 13: ...ozzle cap A nylon gasket part number MA3 03 is fitted over the HCC nozzle then pushed into the cap There is no nozzle body filter used with HCC nozzles Nozzle output can be varied by fitting different...

Page 14: ...oplets produced at higher pressures STEP 2 Total Output Required Calculate the total spray output required in litres per minute l min using the following formula Check that the calculated output does...

Page 15: ...output An alternative would be to use HCC025 Red at 7 Bar pressure to give the equivalent output 2 Orchard Fruits Application rate 1200 l ha Travel speed 4 km hr Row width 4 5 m Spraying pressure 15 B...

Page 16: ...Row width m 600 400 x 5 x 3 600 10 l min Date of Test _______________ Application Rate _______________ litres ha Speed of Travel _______________ km hr Row Spacing _______________ metres Number of noz...

Page 17: ...ontroller Arag Bravo automatic rate controller in lieu of standard electric valves Ensures application rate remains constant with any minor changes in ground speed Displays and records application rat...

Page 18: ...level in the viewer daily and if necessary top up with SAE 20W 50 multigrade engine oil The oil must reach the mark on the side of the oil level viewer Gearbox Check the oil level every 50 hours and...

Page 19: ...ce as necessary Check the air pressure in the surge chamber on the pump The air pressure behind the surge chamber s diaphragm smoothes out the pulsations in fluid flow and should be set in accordance...

Page 20: ...left open Supaflo models Pressure filter flushing valve left open Fan noisy and or vibrating Gearbox bearings worn Fan damaged or out of balance Tractor PTO incorrectly installed Hitch point and PTO g...

Page 21: ...supply and check operation Is the customer satisfied with the sprayer s performance TANK Is the customer fully instructed in the sprayer s service and maintenance Clean contaminants from tank requirem...

Page 22: ...21 SILVAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ABN 48 099 851 144 68 Atlantic Drive Keysborough VIC 3173 Australia Telephone 1300 745 826 Facsimilie 1800 745 826 www silvan com au...

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