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Reference

ABBREVIATIONS AND CONVERSIONS

gpm

Gallons per minute

Centimeters

lit/min

Liters per minute

Decimeters

dl/min

Deciliter per minute

Meter

psi

Pounds per square inch

Millimeters

Kilometers

m.p.h.

Miles per hour

gpa

Gallon per acre

km/h

Kilometers per hour

lit/ha

Liters per hectare

Volume per ACRE

ml/ha

Milliliter per hectare

Volume per hectare

gpk

Gallons per 1,000 sq ft

Volume per 1,000 sq ft

AREA & SPEED

Distance (feet) x 0.68 = Travel Speed (m.p.h.) Travel Time (seconds)

Time Required in Seconds to Travel a Distance of:

Speed (m.p.h.)

100 Ft

200 Ft

300 Ft

1.0

136

205

1.5

136

2.0

103

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0

LIQUID/VOLUME

1 US Gallon x 128 = Fluid Ounces

1 US Gallon x 3.785 = Liters

1 US Gallon x 0.83267 = Imperial Gallons

1 US Gallon x 8.34 = Pounds (Water)

1 Gallon Per Acre = 2.9 Fluid Ounces per 1,000 Square Feet = 9.35 Liters Per Hectare

1 Gallon Per 1,000 Square Feet = 43.56 Gallons Per Acre

1 Gallon = 128 Fluid Ounces = 8 Pints = 4 Quarts = 3.79 Liters = 0.83 Imperial Gallons

gpa =

5940

GPM per nozzle

MPH

Nozzle Spacing Width inches

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)

(

)

m.p.h. x Nozzle Spacing Width (inches)

GAL. 1,000 Square Feet =

136

GPM per nozzle

MPH Nozzle SpacingWidth inches

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)

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)

LENGTH/DISTANCE

1 millimeter (mm) = 0.039 inch

1 centimeter (cm) = 0.393 inch

1 meter (m) = 3.281 feet

1 kilometer (km) = 0.621 mile

1 inch = 25.4 millimeters; 2.54 centimeters

1 mile = 5280 Feet = 1610 Meters = 1.609 Kilometers

RE-CALIBRATE FLOWMETER

Corrected Meter Cal number =

Meter Cal x Total Volume

Predetermined amount of measured liquid

Summary of Contents for spray star 1008

Page 1: ...Spray Star 1752and 1752D with Raven 440 System SN 175G001 November 2007 Operator s Product Support Hwy SS Poplar Ave Cameron WI 54822 1 800 891 9435 productsupport smithco com ...

Page 2: ... 20 Initial Console Setup 20 Spray Operation 21 22 Spraying Procedure 23 29 Spraying Introduction 23 Turf Management 23 Hose Handgun Spraying 24 Nozzles 24 25 Calibration Introduction 26 The Nozzle Chart Method of Calibration 27 28 The 128 Method of Boom Sprayer Calibration 28 29 Nozzle Charts 30 35 Nozzle Performance Chart 1 30 Nozzle Performance Chart 2 31 Nozzle Performance Chart 3 32 Nozzle Pe...

Page 3: ...ructions Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage Keep manuals in a safe place after operator and maintenance personnel have read them Right and left sides are from the operator s seat facing forward All machines have a Serial Number and Model Number Both numbers are needed when ordering parts The serial number plate on the Spray Star 1750 1750D is located on the left m...

Page 4: ...evel Choke Open Choke Closed Hand Throttle Hour Meter Hour Meter Fuse Glow Plug Glow Plug Off Glow Plug On RPM Gasoline Diesel Water Temperature Temperature Light Engine Oil Engine Stop Engine Start Engine Run No Electrical Power Electrical Power Read Operator s Manual ...

Page 5: ... Parts Manual Operation Pinch Point Step Hot Surface Hydraulic Fluid Penetration Lift Arm Tractor Engage Disengage PTO Ground Speed Fast Slow H High L Low F Forward R Reverse N Neutral Warning Danger Caution Up Raise Down Lower Up Down Arrow ...

Page 6: ...k brake before starting the engine 12 Never use your hands to search for oil leaks Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury 13 This machine demands your attention To prevent loss of control or tipping of the vehicle A Use extra caution in backing up the vehicle Ensure area is clear B Do not stop or start suddenly on any slope C Reduce speed on slopes and in sh...

Page 7: ...harge line may whip 9 Periodically inspect the pump and the system components 10 Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use Make certain that all connections are tight and secure 11 Do not operate unit with leaks frayed kinked hoses or tubing Repair or replace immediately 12 Use only pipe hose and fittings rated for maximum pressure or pressure at which pressure relief valve is set at ...

Page 8: ...oled Lubrication System Full Pressure Full Pressure Alternator 15Amp 40Amp WHEELS TIRE Front Two 20 x 10 00 x 10 NHS Multi Rib 20 psi 1 4 bar Rear Two 24 x 13 00 x 12 NHS Multi Trac 20 psi 1 4 bar SPEED Infinitely Variable 0 12 m p h 0 20 kph BATTERY Automotive type 24F 12 volt BCI Group Size 24 Cold Cranking Amps 900 minimum Ground Terminal Polarity Negative Maximum Length 10 25 26 cm Maximum Wid...

Page 9: ... 1750D Fuel is flammable caution must be used when storing or handling it Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or an enclosed area fumes are explosive and dangerous to inhale DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL 5 Machine should be greased before starting refer to Spray Star 1750 1750D Parts Service Manual for location 6 Attach the Spray Boom and any other Optional Equ...

Page 10: ...This rocker switch initiates cruise control by pushing on the top and turning it off by pushing on the bottom Works with ground Speed Control Foot switch I Spray Pump This toggle switch turns the spray pump on by pushing on the top and off by pushing on the bottom J Left Boom Switch This rocker switch lifts and lowers the left boom K Right Boom Switch This rocker switch lifts and lowers the right ...

Page 11: ...edal to increase speed Varying the amount of movement of the pedal will vary the ground speed To activate Reverse you lift up on the pedal with you toe When pedals are released the hydrostatic transmission centers and stops the vehicle with a braking action MASTERBOOMSWITCH The master boom switch T located on the left floorboard is used to override the master switch on the computer console of the ...

Page 12: ...es for damage or leaks Never use hands to inspect for leaks 6 Check the hydraulic fluid level The hydraulic fluid tank is located on the left side of the machine The fluid level should be 2 2 5 6 4 cm from the top of the tank when cold Use only SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ or higher Motor Oil 7 Inspect the steering throttle and shift linkages for good hookups and clear travel 8 Check controls for smo...

Page 13: ...arging or working near battery always shield your eyes and always pro vide proper ventilation Battery cable should be disconnected before using Fast Charge Charge battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes or 7 amps for 30 minutes Do not exceed the recommended charging rate If electrolyte starts boiling over decrease charging Always remove grounded battery clamp first and replace it last Avoid hazards by 1...

Page 14: ...ameter in gpm in L min in psi in bar in gpm in L min 1 8 1 9 7 2 25 1 7 6 3 23 8 1 8 2 7 10 2 50 3 4 10 0 37 9 1 8 3 8 14 4 100 6 9 15 0 56 8 5 32 2 8 10 6 25 1 7 7 6 28 8 5 32 4 2 15 9 50 3 4 12 2 46 2 5 32 5 5 20 8 100 6 9 17 5 66 2 3 16 3 6 13 6 25 1 7 9 1 34 4 3 16 5 6 21 2 50 33 4 14 3 54 1 3 16 7 9 29 9 100 6 9 18 7 70 8 You can change orifice disc sizes to enhance spray system performance S...

Page 15: ...ey on a calculator This key is also used to select an area base measurement of US acres SI Hectares or TU 1 000 sq ft H ENTER Used only to enter the data into the Console Calibration Keys Top Row Used to enter Function Keys Bottom Row Used to display data data into console to calibrate the system BOOM 1 CAL Length of Boom 1 TOTALAREA Total Area Sprayed BOOM 2 CAL Length of Boom 2 FIELDAREA Field A...

Page 16: ...imeters by multiplying the number of tips times the spacing Write these boom widths down for future reference when programming the Console computer The Console is capable of controlling up to three 3 booms CALCULATING SPEEDCAL 1 Enter Speed Cal in key of 612 2 Place Master and Boom 1 switches to on 3 Enter 0 in key 4 Drive 1 mile Do not use vehicle odometer to determine distance use section lines ...

Page 17: ...definitions below Valve Backlash Controls the time of the first correction pulse after a change in correction direction is detected Incr to Decr or Decr to Incr Range 1 to 9 1 Short Pulse 9 Long Pulse Valve Speed Digit Controls the Speed of the Control Valve motor Running the Control Valve too fast will cause the system to oscillate Range 1 to 9 1 slow 9 Fast Brake Point Digit Percent Sets the poi...

Page 18: ...y from US acres to SI b Depressing momentarily Steps the DATA display from SI Hectares to TU c Depressing momentarily Steps the DATA display from TU 1000 sq ft to US 2 Selecting US SI or TU a To select US SI or TU step until the desired code is displayed in DATA display b Momentarily depress the DATA display will now display SP1 3 Displaying SP1 or SP2 a Depressing momentarily steps the DATA displ...

Page 19: ...estimated total Volume in Tank when you start spraying in key labeled Each time the tank is refilled this number must be reentered 14 Enter the TIME of day in the key labeled This is a 24 hour clock Therefore all time after 12 59 pm add 12 hours Thus 8 30 am is entered as 8 30 but 1 30 pm is entered as 13 30 in the keyboard OTHERDISPLAYFEATURES 1 To display TOTALAREA covered momentarily depress ke...

Page 20: ...layed SELFTESTFEATURE SELF TEST allows speed simulation for testing the system while the vehicle is not moving Enter the simulated operating speed in the key labeled If 6 MPH 10 km h is desired enter 6 0 10 0 Verify speed by de pressing key labeled SPEED The SELF TEST speed will clear itself when motion of vehicle is detected by the Speed Sensor A SPEED CAL Value of 900 230 or greater is recommend...

Page 21: ...new delay time 0 to 200 days using the same procedure as that for entering other data In the event of console power loss the power down delay time will default to 10 days CONSOLEALARMFEATURE Console alarm sounds if application rate is 30 or more away from target application rate for 5 seconds ALARMMENU Depress for 5 seconds until DATA display shows A on Depressing momentarily key steps the DATA di...

Page 22: ...LESETUP 1 Fill tank with water only If positive displacement type pump is used fully open pressure relief valve PRV Open gate valve between the tank and pump 2 Place MASTER On Off to On and Boom On Off switches to Off 3 Place MAN RATE 1 RATE 2 switch to MAN 4 Place POWER On Off switch to On 5 Verify correct boom widths speed calibration meter calibration valve calibration 2123 RATE 1 calibra tion ...

Page 23: ...et Engine speed between 2000 3200 RPM 7 Optional Engage ground speed control 8 Obtain desired spraying speed before activating spray with switches on spray control console 9 The master boom switch located on the left floorboard is used to override the master switch on the computer console of the spray systems By pushing down it will turn on off the booms For 834 Systems the Master Switch on the co...

Page 24: ...ith nozzles removed until empty 3 Remove drain coupling again and rinse tank interior thoroughly 4 Rinse exterior of sprayer thoroughly with clean water 5 Remove bowl from sprayer filter on operators left hand side of the spray tank Remove stainless steel screen Wash bowl and screen thoroughly Apply thin layer of petroleum jelly to O ring or gasket Replace screen and bowl taking care to position O...

Page 25: ...ey get into the soil below the plant leaves This is called soil appli cation In order to do this they are best applied with a large volume of water They are often then watered in using the irrigation system This type of chemical material includes systemic chemicals and chemicals de signed to destroy pests which live in the thatch and the soil Other materials must be applied to reach a problem that...

Page 26: ...iously the larger the opening the greater the rate of flow volume Volume is expressed in Gallons Per Minute gpm or Liters Per Minute lpm Do not confuse the term volume with application rate which will be covered later As pressure increases the flow volume in a given nozzle also increases For example an average size nozzle which discharges 0 52 gpm 1 4 lpm at 30 psi 2 bar will discharge 0 73 gpm 2 ...

Page 27: ...nd larger do not require screens SPACING Turf spray nozzles are normally 20 51 cm apart Some cases 40 101 cm depending on the type of spray boom and type of area to be sprayed Very fine level areas golf greens and tees bowling lawns tennis courts etc may be sprayed with nozzles spaced every 10 25 cm BOOMHEIGHT Height is very important in permitting spray nozzles to develop their proper spray patte...

Page 28: ...t types of spray patterns of various nozzles and made our selection of type accord ingly We now have to choose a size which will provide the correct application rate Sizes are available for all requirements Consult the nozzle chart in this manual for your nozzle type in order to select the correct size TRAVELSPEED Increased travel speed decreases the application rate gpa gpt or lph Travel speed mu...

Page 29: ... 7 10 kph The vehicle which carries or tows the sprayer should be equipped with a precise low speed speedometer If it is not exact ground speed at a given engine speed must be determined by timing the travel of the sprayer over a measured distance 4 Determine Nozzle Size Refer to the appropriate nozzle chart in the back of this manual for your nozzle TYPE the type of nozzle you have or type you wi...

Page 30: ... Per Acre rates to Imperial Gallons per acre Imp gpa multiply by 0 83 To convert any of the Liter Per Hectare rates to Imperial Gallons Per Hectare Imp GPH multiply by 0 22 8 Checking the Actual Application Rate After the combination of ground speed nozzle size and operating pressure has been selected the sprayer should be operated with water only to determine if the target application rate is ach...

Page 31: ...e adjustments must be made 7 Minor adjustments in application rate may be made by increasing or decreasing the spraying pressure Lowering spraying pressure decreases application rate Increasing spraying pressure increases applica tion rate This procedure normally does not apply to spray systems controlled by an Electronic Spray Control System which governs flow rate 8 Adjustments in application ra...

Page 32: ...6 0 16 6 21 0 24 0 29 0 13 9 17 3 19 8 24 0 11 9 14 9 17 0 21 0 0 98 1 20 1 40 1 70 0 64 0 80 0 91 1 10 0 48 0 60 0 68 0 84 0 38 0 48 0 55 0 67 Brown XR8005 DG8005 20 30 40 60 0 35 0 43 0 50 0 61 26 0 32 0 37 0 45 0 21 0 26 0 30 0 36 0 17 3 21 0 25 0 30 0 14 9 18 2 21 0 26 0 1 20 1 50 1 70 2 10 0 80 0 98 1 10 1 40 0 60 0 73 0 85 1 00 0 48 0 59 0 68 0 83 Gray XR8006 20 30 40 60 0 42 0 52 0 60 0 73 ...

Page 33: ...Red XR8004 DG8004 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 12 1 29 1 58 1 82 336 387 474 546 269 310 379 437 224 258 316 364 192 221 271 312 Brown XR8005 DG8005 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 39 1 61 1 97 2 27 417 483 591 681 334 386 473 545 278 322 394 454 238 276 338 389 Gray XR8006 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 68 1 94 2 37 2 74 504 582 711 822 403 466 569 658 336 388 474 548 288 333 406 470 White XR8008 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 2 23 2 58 3 16 3 65 6...

Page 34: ...14 1 17 1 12 1 14 6 48 59 Blue TF VS5 20 30 0 71 0 87 26 0 32 0 21 0 26 0 17 6 22 0 15 1 18 5 60 74 Green TF VS7 5 20 30 1 06 1 30 39 0 48 0 31 0 39 0 26 0 32 0 22 0 28 0 90 1 11 Black TF VS10 20 30 1 41 1 73 52 0 64 0 42 0 51 0 35 0 43 0 30 0 37 0 1 20 1 47 Nozzle Type Spacing Calibration Color Size Pressure psi Nozzle Capacity Gal Min Application Rate GPA Speed MPH Application Rate GPT Speed MPH...

Page 35: ...23 2 57 335 386 223 257 167 193 112 129 Blue TF VP5 1 5 2 0 2 79 3 22 419 483 279 322 209 242 167 193 Green TF VP7 5 1 5 2 0 4 19 4 83 629 726 419 484 314 363 251 290 Black TF VP10 1 5 2 0 5 58 6 45 837 968 558 645 419 484 335 387 Nozzle Capacity l min Application Rate l ha Speed km h Application Rate GPT Speed MPH Turbo FloodJet 40 inch 100cm Liters Per Hectare Nozzle Type Spacing Calibration Col...

Page 36: ... 30 33 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 5 80 88 1 0 1 1 64 71 82 91 53 59 68 76 White 1 4TTJ08 VS 25 30 40 50 63 69 80 89 62 68 79 88 47 41 59 66 37 41 48 53 31 34 40 44 1 4 1 6 1 8 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 5 86 94 1 1 1 2 71 78 91 1 0 L Blue 1 4TTJ1 0 VS 25 30 40 50 79 87 1 00 1 12 78 86 99 111 59 65 74 83 47 52 59 67 39 43 50 55 1 8 2 0 2 3 2 5 1 3 1 5 1 7 1 9 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 5 90 99 1 1 1 3 L Green 1 4TTJ1 5 VS 25 30 40 5...

Page 37: ...1 5 2 0 3 0 1 37 1 68 1 94 2 37 206 252 291 356 137 168 194 237 103 126 146 178 82 2 101 116 142 White 1 4TTJ08 VP 1 0 1 5 2 0 3 0 1 82 2 23 2 57 3 15 273 335 385 473 182 223 257 315 137 167 193 236 109 134 154 189 L Blue 1 4TTJ1 0 VP 1 0 1 5 2 0 3 0 2 28 2 79 3 22 3 95 342 419 483 593 228 279 322 395 171 209 242 295 137 167 193 237 L Green 1 4TTJ1 5 VP 1 0 1 5 2 0 3 0 3 42 4 19 4 84 5 92 513 629 ...

Page 38: ...34 52 4 5 15 30 46 5 0 13 28 41 LIQUID VOLUME 1 US Gallon x 128 Fluid Ounces 1 US Gallon x 3 785 Liters 1 US Gallon x 0 83267 Imperial Gallons 1 US Gallon x 8 34 Pounds Water 1 Gallon Per Acre 2 9 Fluid Ounces per 1 000 Square Feet 9 35 Liters Per Hectare 1 Gallon Per 1 000 Square Feet 43 56 Gallons Per Acre 1 Gallon 128 Fluid Ounces 8 Pints 4 Quarts 3 79 Liters 0 83 Imperial Gallons gpa 5940 GPM ...

Page 39: ...37 Reference ...

Page 40: ...nderungen und Ergänzungen sowie den Vorschriften die diese in das nationale Recht umsetzen entspricht soddisfa quanto previsto dalle seguenti direttive ed emendamenti europei e dalle normative che li riportano in legge nazionale Overholder bestemmelserne i fřlgende EF direktiver med ćndringer og i de forordninger hvorved de omsćttes til national lov Uppfyller kraven i följande europeiska direktiv ...

Page 41: ...nderungen und Ergänzungen sowie den Vorschriften die diese in das nationale Recht umsetzen entspricht soddisfa quanto previsto dalle seguenti direttive ed emendamenti europei e dalle normative che li riportano in legge nazionale Overholder bestemmelserne i fřlgende EF direktiver med ćndringer og i de forordninger hvorved de omsćttes til national lov Uppfyller kraven i följande europeiska direktiv ...

Page 42: ...ocating an Authorized Smithco Distributor or if you have questions regarding your warranty rights or responsibilities you may contact us at Smithco Product Support Department Highway SS Poplar St Cameron Wisconsin 54822 Telephone 715 458 4192 E Mail ProductSupport Smithco com Maintenance Parts Parts scheduled for replacement as required maintenance Maintenance Parts are warranted for the period of...

Page 43: ...s warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THEREARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTHABOVE ALLIMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR USEARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIESCONTAINEDHEREIN Some states may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limit...

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