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HIGH-CLEARANCE

CENTER PIVOT

SUSPENDED BOOM

FIELD SPRAYER

9500 & 9600

SERIES

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

960          

                                                                           

 

9500 & 9600 SPRAYER

                                                 

                    

 4-19-2019

Summary of Contents for Fast Sprayers 9500 Series

Page 1: ...HIGH CLEARANCE CENTER PIVOT SUSPENDED BOOM FIELD SPRAYER 9500 9600 SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL 960 9500 9600 SPRAYER 4 19 2019...

Page 2: ...become necessary addressed as follows FAST AG Solutions 4130 Commerce Boulevard Windom MN 56101 This warranty shall expire two 2 years after the date of delivery of the new machinery If these conditi...

Page 3: ...pended Boom Field Sprayer when ordering parts or requesting service or other information The serial number is stamped on a serial tag attached to the trailer frame by the ladder where indicated Pleas...

Page 4: ...uipment Matching 16 4 6 Controls 18 4 7 Installing Controllers 24 4 8 Attaching Unhooking Tractor 25 4 9 Sprayer Calibration 28 4 9 1 Engine RPM 28 4 9 2 Controller Calibration 29 4 9 3 Nozzle Calibra...

Page 5: ...4 Chemical Circuit Schematic 82 7 5 Electrical Schematic 83 7 6 5 Function Hyd Block Parts 85 7 7 5 Function Hyd Cab Box 86 7 8 5 Function Hyd Cab Box Switch Wiring 87 7 9 6 Function Hyd Block 88 7 1...

Page 6: ...er read and understand the Safety Opera tion Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained in the Operator s Manual This manual covers 9500 9600 Series Center Pivot High Clearance Suspended B...

Page 7: ...so be used to alert against unsafe practices Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practice...

Page 8: ...d to follow these All acci dents can be avoided A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not quali fied to operate the machine An untrained operator exposes hi...

Page 9: ...hout direct contact 9 Read chemical manufacturers warnings instructions and procedures before starting and follow them exactly 10 Do not breathe touch or ingest chemicals Always wear protective clothi...

Page 10: ...structions 8 Do not burn the containers or leave them lying in the field or ditches Dispose of them by triple rinsing and leaving at a pesticide con tainer disposal site 9 Wash thoroughly before eatin...

Page 11: ...hoses and couplings are in good condition 5 Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high pressure hydrau lic leak Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead of hands to i...

Page 12: ...AFETY 1 Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death 2 Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have...

Page 13: ...ted in this manual Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodi...

Page 14: ...ng sprayer A CAUTION B B 802 1 Read and understand the Operator s Manual before using 2 Read Chemical manufacturers WARNINGS instruc tions and procedures before starting and follow them exactly 3 Stop...

Page 15: ...s and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals the type of warning and the area or particular fu...

Page 16: ...ON T BREATHE VAPOR Chemicals can be toxic If in eyes or mouth read chemical manufacturers instructions and follow them exactly Seek medical attention immediately A poison control number is normally in...

Page 17: ...s of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals the type of warning and the area...

Page 18: ...spraying route to avoid hazards Remember you are driving a wide machine USE CAUTION WHEN CORNERING 4 Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from all moving and or rotating parts 5 Do not allow riders...

Page 19: ...solution mixed or to the rotating ball wash heads for washing or rinsing the tank A solenoid to each boom controls the flow to the wings and a butterfly valve and flow sensor maintains the system pre...

Page 20: ...to the tractor Be sure that a mechanical retainer is installed through the drawbar pin and the safety chain is attached to the draw bar cage 4 Check the hydraulic system Ensure that the hydraulic rese...

Page 21: ...nd transporting conditions 2 Drawbar The tractor drawbar must be set to provide 16 inches 406 mm between the end of the PTO shaft and the center of the drawbar pin Refer to your tractor manual for the...

Page 22: ...B Hypro Pump i Open Center Systems Do not use an orifice in the pressure adapter port Start the tractor Leave the selector valve in neutral and achieve operation RPM and system temperature Open the by...

Page 23: ...Spray Circuit Controller A micro processor based controller is available to set monitor adjust and display several spray circuit parameters for the operator Review and follow the calibration procedure...

Page 24: ...d down to lower Release the switch the right boom will stop moving and it will remain in position Use this function to raise the tip of the boom to clear obstructions d Main Wing Switch Field to Trans...

Page 25: ...RCUIT 6 ChemicalCircuitValves The chemical circuit is designed with 3 or 4 valves for controlling and directing the flow of fluid in the circuit Refer to Section 4 10 to determine how the valves shoul...

Page 26: ...e c that is attached to the front rinse tank support and visible to the operator Use it to monitor the chemical circuit pressure 10 Chemical Rinse Sys tem Each machine is equipped with a 100 gallon ri...

Page 27: ...the controller in the tractor cab within convenient reach by the operator Mount the solution tank on the right front frame A mixing chamber on each boom mixes air with the solution to create the foam...

Page 28: ...ort Refer to Controller Manual Panel fuse is a AGC 15 amp IMPORTANT Do not connect across a 24 volt system It will damage internal electrical components 2 Boom Position Switch Box Mount the box next t...

Page 29: ...sure there is clearance betweencaband end of wings 3 Use the jack on the frame to raise the frame to align the hitch with the tractor drawbar 4 Slowly back the tractor until the jaws on the hitch and...

Page 30: ...me manner c Route and secure the hoses along the hitch with clips tape or plastic ties to prevent binding and pinch ing Be sure to provide slack for turning Fig 18 HYDRAULIC HOSES WARNING Use extreme...

Page 31: ...omended on the Raven electrical harness pins before connection It displaces moisture on the contacts and helps prevent corresion from forming on pins sockets leading to erratic function of the auto ra...

Page 32: ...es or application rates and how to change them It is recommended that this procedure be followed carefully so you know 27 Disassembled Single Triple Quad Quint Fig 21 NOZZLES TYPICAL DRY BOOM 4 9 1 EN...

Page 33: ...for a uniform application rate when ground speed changes up to 20 How ever the system must be calibrated to determine the application rate at the nominal starting point 4 9 3 NOZZLE CALIBRATION Consu...

Page 34: ...43 137 131 129 126 120 114 109 103 100 97 91 86 80 74 71 69 63 57 5 0 4 8 4 6 4 5 4 4 4 2 4 0 3 8 3 6 3 5 3 4 3 2 3 0 2 8 2 6 2 5 2 4 2 2 2 0 8 00 8 20 8 42 8 53 9 05 9 31 10 00 10 32 11 07 11 26 11 4...

Page 35: ...required chemical over a given area Because of wheel slippage the operator cannot rely on the tractor speedometer reading to give the value of true ground speed The unit must be timed over a known di...

Page 36: ...4 27 6 26 9 26 3 25 6 24 9 24 4 23 7 23 2 22 7 22 2 21 8 21 3 20 5 5 0 5 4 5 6 5 8 6 0 6 2 6 4 6 6 6 8 7 0 7 2 7 4 7 6 7 8 8 0 8 2 8 4 8 6 8 8 9 0 9 2 9 4 9 6 10 0 Speed km h Time To Travel 1 kilomet...

Page 37: ...Area covered gals liters acre hectare Table 5 Conversions 1 km 0 62 mile 1 ha 2 5 acres 1 g 0 035 oz 1 kg 2 2 lbs 1 g ha 0 014 oz acre 1 kg ha 0 88 lb acre 1 ml 0 035 fl oz 1L 0 264 gal US 1L 0 22 ga...

Page 38: ...n of all con trols see Section 4 6 4 Read and follow chemical manufacturers instructions 5 Calibrate the sprayer so you know exactly how much chemical is being applied see Section 4 9 The application...

Page 39: ...f water Water is required in the pump to cool the seals A head of water is re quired to keep the pump primed Be sure the booms are turned off c Run in the circulate mode for at least 5 minutes to thor...

Page 40: ...le start the supply source pump and fill the sprayer d Start the sprayer pump to circulate water through the system Fig 24 BOTTOM FILL IMPORTANT Be sure the water is clean Clean water is necessary to...

Page 41: ...he chemi cal into the system iv Close Valve B then A when the eductor tank is empty v Triple rinse each chemical container when empty vi Repeat with the next container until all the chemical has been...

Page 42: ...ack flushing from the sprayer g Disconnect the water hose and secure the cap h Run the pump to allow the solution to circulate Mix for 2 minutes before starting to spray i Move the supply vehicle out...

Page 43: ...couple of inches above the crop canopy or plants Diagram Fig 28 NOZZLE HEIGHT Sprayer IMPORTANT It is recommended that the wettable powder be pre mixed in hot water before adding to the sprayer This p...

Page 44: ...see Section 4 9 Fig 31 SPRAYING Fig 30 CONTROL BOXES TYPICAL 21 Proceed down the field at a constant speed Use the se lected gear engine RPM and ground speed determined during the calibration of the...

Page 45: ...ht Both Tilted Fig 32 BOOM TILT CYLINDERS 26 Boom Break Away Each boom is designed with a break away hinge between the outer booms and the boom extention Each of these hinges will break away when the...

Page 46: ...cutting out of knockout Use cautionwhenoperating machine at 62 wheel track as center of gravity and stability haschanged Otherspacings are available from the factory uponrequest Fig 35 CIRCUIT DIAGRA...

Page 47: ...f using powders b Rinse The second valve controls the tank rinse circuit Move the handle parallel to the line to turn the tank rinse or wash circuit on Move the handle at right angles to the line to t...

Page 48: ...low of water into the main tank Turn the handle parallel to the line to direct the flow of water into the main tank Turn the handle at right angle to the line to stop the flow Always close the valve w...

Page 49: ...off Always triple rinse the tank after adding chemicals g To Load product into main tank Open A then B h To Shut Down Close B then A Fig 39 RINSE TANK 29 Rinse Tank The machine is equipped with a 100...

Page 50: ...fence Turn the valve off when spraying in the field Fig 40 FENCE ROW CIRCUIT Standard Manual Valve Fig 41 NORAC AUTO LEVELING VALVE 31 Norac Auto Leveling System Optional The sprayer can be equipped w...

Page 51: ...taken when working around chemicals Be familiar with the toxicity levels of the chemicals you are using and recommended protective gear that each operator should use before starting A Toxicity Levels...

Page 52: ...reated lenses to reduce fogging others have anti fogging ventilation Prescription type glasses are also available to which side shields can be attached c Gloves Non absorbent gloves should be worn at...

Page 53: ...e powders be pre mixed in the mixing tank before drawing into the main tank or added very slowly through the top cover Be sure to allow at least 5 minutes 48 of circulation and agitation before starti...

Page 54: ...imity magnetic sensor system is located on the right wheel It consists of the magnetic sensor and the associated wiring To generate the required signal the magnet must be set and maintained at the pro...

Page 55: ...FOAM MARKER SYSTEM Fig 47 SKY TRAK SPEED SENSOR 36 Foam Mark System Optional A sprayer can be equipped with a foam marking system It consists of a tank on the right side of the frame lines a mixing c...

Page 56: ...to center the tires between the rows to minimize crop damage Single Fig 49 WHEELS Duals Fig 50 RINSE TANK 38 Rinse Tank Access The 100 gallon rinse tank is mounted on the front of the frame to provide...

Page 57: ...an be raised or lowered as required for filling the tank or operating in the field Raise the ladder into the vertical position and push over center to secure in the locked position The hydraulic dampe...

Page 58: ...hildren or animals from touching them 44 Be very careful to wear the proper protective gear such as rubber gloves and goggles to protect yourself Thoroughly wash all protective gear with a good deterg...

Page 59: ...BOOM CYLINDER VALVE 3 Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake and remove ignition key before dismounting 4 Retract transport lock pins from the cradles 5 Open the valve to the boom l...

Page 60: ...p to lift them out of their cradles 9 Extend inner booms out until they are 90 to the frame Watch for any interference 10 Pivot outer booms out into their fully extended position 11 Lower boom to its...

Page 61: ...he machine and the tractor and use a retainer on the drawbar pin 3 Keep to the right and yield the right of way to allow faster traffic to pass Drive on the road shoulder if permitted by law 4 Make su...

Page 62: ...loaded implement s relative to weight of towing machine Up to 32 km h 20 mph Up to 16 km h 10 mph Do not tow Road Speed 1 to 1 or less 2 to 1 or less More than 2 to 1 Table 6 Travel Speed vs Weight Ra...

Page 63: ...ve all chemical residue using the method de scribed in the Maintenance Section 3 In climates that encounter freezing tempera tures during the storage period the following preparation should be done a...

Page 64: ...efore using 4 Lubricate all grease points Make sure all grease cavities have been filled with grease to remove any water residue from the washing 5 Inspect all the hydraulic hoses couplers and fitting...

Page 65: ...op the tractor engine turn monitor off set park brake remove ignition key wait for nozzles to stop spraying before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging 3 Follow good shop practices Keep service...

Page 66: ...1 Greasetelescoping hitch rollers 2 location eachtrailer 5 1 3 SERVICING INTERVALS 8 Hours or Daily Fig 61 TELESCOPING HITCH 9600Series80 100 Wings 9500Series120 132 Wings 61...

Page 67: ...2 locations each boom Fig 61a BOOM FOLD PIVOT Grease Zerk in Wing Pivot 120 132 units Wing Pivot for 9500 Series 120 132 wings RH Shown 9500 9600 Upper Pivot RH LH 60 thru 100 Wings 9500 9600 Lower Pi...

Page 68: ...63 Fig 62 BOOM TILT PIVOT 3 Grease boom tilt pivot 1 location each boom Left Right...

Page 69: ...om hinge 1 location each boom 9500 Series 120 132 Flip Wings 2 per pin side 9500 Series 120 132 Flip Wing Linkage 1 zerk per side 9500 Series 120 132 Swing Wing Pin 2 zerk per pin side 64 4 Grease the...

Page 70: ...away hinge bolt 1 zerk on bottom of bolt Top 2 photo s are of 60 100 wet boombreakaway Fig 65 BREAK AWAY HINGE IMPORTANT Bottom photo at right are for 120 132 units Make sure shipping lock bolt is re...

Page 71: ...the chemical circuit filters a Boom control feed line 30 mesh BoomStrainers Typical Fig 66 SCREENS Boom Control Feed Line b Boom feed lines 1 per boom valve 50 mesh Annually 1 Wash machine 2 Grease a...

Page 72: ...CTION CODE CL CLEAN L LUBRICATE R REPACK HOURS SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE L Boom Tilt Pivot 1 ea 8 Hours or Daily L Boom Lift Parallel Linkage 4 ea L Outer Boom Hinge 1 ea L Outer Boom Break Away Hg 1 ea...

Page 73: ...fore the water and chemicals are added the screens should be checked and cleaned 2 If there is water or solution in the sprayer close Valve 2 to isolate the screens 3 Loosen the filter bodies by hand...

Page 74: ...e solution out the boomsover the appropriate crop 7 Let the balance sit for a minimum of 8 hours overnight is best 8 Run wash cycle for 10 minutes and spray solution out the booms on the appropriate C...

Page 75: ...before starting 2 Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting 3 Use the bolt to compress or relax the spring c...

Page 76: ...s in neutral stop engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting 3 Place a jack with appropriate capacity under the axle and raise until the tire cl...

Page 77: ...g 2 Place machine in field con figuration with the boom about waist high 3 Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before dis...

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Page 79: ...s Manual and the serial number from your machine ready PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Sprayer is not stable Moves Low tire pressure Add air to tires from side to side Loose wheel bolts Tighten wheel bolts Sy...

Page 80: ...ctions High spray drift Boom set too high Lower boom Too windy Wait until wind dies down The pump does not draw water Pump is airlocked Bleed air from pump Suction line is plugged or Examine suction l...

Page 81: ...e Check tip capacity for proper size No pressure reading Poor connection Clean connection Push firmly together Defective sensor Replace sensor Defective controller gauge Replace gauge Spray won t shut...

Page 82: ...1800 2400 17 72 STD 80 88 120 OTHER SPACINGS AVAILABLE 9306C HM1 11 GPM 214 GPM JET AGITATION 2 1800 GALLON 380 90R46 SEE TIRE CHART 2400 GALLON 480 80R42 SEE TIRE CHART 10 BOLT 265 12 VOLT 15 AMP 12...

Page 83: ...SEE TIRE CHART 2400 GAL LON 480 80R42 SEE TIRE CHART 10 BOLT 265 12 VOLT 15 AMP 12 VOLT 10 AMP 120 FOOT 304 1440 144 150 11 160 1800 2400 17 72 STD 80 88 120 OTHER SPACINGS AVAILABLE 9306C HMI 11 GPM...

Page 84: ...80 88 120 OTHER SPACINGS AVAILABLE 150 206 7 11 GPM 120 GPM JET AGITATION 2 1000 1250 GALLON 13 6 x 38 SEE TIRE CHART OPTIONAL TIRE 320 90R46 SEE TIRE CHART STANDARD 8 BOLT 10 BOLT 320 90R46 265 12 VO...

Page 85: ...6 SEE TIRE CHART OPTIONAL TIRE 380 90R46 SEE TIRE CHART 10 BOLT 265 12 VOLT 15 AMP 12 VOLT 10 AMP 100 FOOT 267 1200 144 133 6960 1000 1250 17 72 STD 80 88 120 OTHER SPACINGS AVAILABLE 9306C HMI 11 GPM...

Page 86: ...achine Inflate tires to shown specification NOTE Tire pressure is directly linked to LRXXX bold italic Make sure of the load rating of the tire before adding any air to the tire Tire Size Pressure 380...

Page 87: ...s Turns 3 16 1 4 5 16 3 8 1 2 5 8 3 4 7 8 7 16 9 16 5 8 11 16 7 8 1 1 1 4 1 3 8 8 12 16 24 46 62 102 122 6 9 12 18 34 46 75 90 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 3 4 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 8 1 8 Tube Size OD in TIGHT...

Page 88: ...7 4 CHEMICAL CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC 82...

Page 89: ...7 5 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC CABLE 10 CONSOLE 3 OR 6 BOOM SCS 440 450 CONSOLES...

Page 90: ...CABLE 33 FLOW CONTROLLER 3 OR 6 BOOM VALVES 84...

Page 91: ...7 6 9500 SERIES 5 FUNCTION HYDRAULIC BLOCK 9600 SERIES 60 Note for open center systems only install plug 10 for closed center...

Page 92: ...86 7 7 9500 SERIES 5 FUNCTION HYDRAULIC CAB BOX 9600 SERIES 60...

Page 93: ...7 8 9500 SERIES 5 FUNCTION CAB BOX WIRING 9600 SERIES 60...

Page 94: ...7 9 9600 SERIES 80 100 6 FUNCTION HYDRAULIC BLOCK 88...

Page 95: ...7 10 9600 SERIES 80 100 6 STATION CAB BOX...

Page 96: ...7 11 9600 SERIES 80 100 6 STATION CAB BOX WIRING 90...

Page 97: ...7 12 PARTS LIST FOR YAW BLOCK 91 7 12 9500 SERIES 120 132 YAW BLOCK...

Page 98: ...7 13 9500 SERIES 120 132 YAW BLOCK HARNESS 92...

Page 99: ...7 14 9500 SERIES 120 132 YAW CAB BOX...

Page 100: ...7 15 9500 SERIES 120 132 YAW CAB BOX WIRING 94...

Page 101: ...Signs 7 Sign Off Form 8 Storage Safety 7 Tire Safety 7 Transport Safety 7 Safety Sign Locations 9 Service and Maintenance 61 Maintenance 68 Boom Break Aways 70 Boom Straightness 72 Filter Cleaning 68...

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