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HIGH-CLEARANCE

 

CENTER PIVOT

 

SUSPENDED BOOM

 

3 PT. FIELD SPRAYER

 

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3P SERIES

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Содержание 973P Series

Страница 1: ...1 HIGH CLEARANCE CENTER PIVOT SUSPENDED BOOM 3 PT FIELD SPRAYER 973P SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...ve become necessary addressed as follows Fast Distributing Inc 4130 Commerce Blvd Windom MN 56101 This warranty shall expire two 2 years after the date of delivery of the new machinery If these condit...

Страница 3: ...nce Suspended Boom Field Sprayer when ordering parts or requesting service or other information The serial number is on a serial tag attached to the 3 point frame by the parellel link attachment Pleas...

Страница 4: ...4 4 Pre Operation Checklist 19 4 5 Controls 21 4 6 Installing Controllers 23 4 7 Sprayer Calibration 24 4 7 1 Engine RPM 24 4 7 2 Controller Calibration 25 4 7 3 Nozzle Calibration 25 4 7 4 Machine Ya...

Страница 5: ...htness 53 6 Trouble Shooting 54 7 Specifications 57 7 1 Mechanical 57 7 2 Bolt Torque 58 7 3 Hydraulic Fitting Torque 58 7 4 Electrical Schematic 59 7 5 Electrical schematic Boom 60 7 6 5 Function Hyd...

Страница 6: ...yer read and understand the Safety Operation Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained in the Operator s Manual This manual covers 973P Center Pivot High Clearance Suspended Boom Field Sp...

Страница 7: ...t are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It m...

Страница 8: ...to follow these All accidents can be avoided A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operator exposes himse...

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

Страница 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 container dis posal site 9 Wash thoroughly before eatin...

Страница 11: ...s 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...

Страница 12: ...ilure to follow proper procedures when mount ing a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explo sion which may result in serious injury or death 2 Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the pro...

Страница 13: ...anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed Annu ally review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a stand...

Страница 14: ...re starting and follow them exactly 3 Stop tractor engine place all controls in neutral set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing un...

Страница 15: ...d instructions from the equipment manufacturer The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below Good safety re quires that you familiarize yourself with the...

Страница 16: ...to touch skin Some can be absorbed through the skin Wear rubber gloves and protective gear at all times DANGER DON T INGEST CHEMICAL DON T BREATHE VAPOR Chemicals can be toxic If in eyes or mouth rea...

Страница 17: ...praying 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 o...

Страница 18: ...ibute the chemical solution over the field A screen in the line next to the pump and after the solenoids removes contaminants from the system The chemical system controller is mounted in the tractor c...

Страница 19: ...condition of the Sprayer that this checklist be followed Before operating the Sprayer and each time thereaf ter the following areas should be checked off 1 Lubricate the machine per the schedule outl...

Страница 20: ...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 opera tion RPM and system temperature Open the...

Страница 21: ...y Circuit Controller A micro processor based controller is avail able to set monitor adjust and display several spray circuit parameters for the operator Review and follow the calibration procedure at...

Страница 22: ...Move the switch down and hold to move down Release the switch the boom will stop and remain at that posi tion c Right Boom Tilt Position This spring loaded to neutral center toggle switch controls th...

Страница 23: ...n the knobs to hold the box in position Cut the power cable to the required length Con nect the white wire to ground and the red wire to a 12 volt battery or 12v power port Refer to Controller Manual...

Страница 24: ...ates or application rates and how to change them It is recommended that this procedure be followed carefully so you know Disassembled Single Triple Quad Quint Fig 21 NOZZLES FOR DRY BOOM 4 7 1 ENGINE...

Страница 25: ...vide for a uniform application rate when ground speed changes up to 20 How ever the system must be calibrated to determine the application reate at the nominal starting point 4 7 3 NOZZLE CALIBRATION...

Страница 26: ...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...

Страница 27: ...the required chemical over a given area Because of wheel slip page the operator cannot rely on the tractor speed ometer reading to give the value of true ground speed The unit must be timed over a kno...

Страница 28: ...28 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 kilo...

Страница 29: ...ine the application rate Appl Rate Volume sprayed 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...

Страница 30: ...ist see Section 4 4 3 Review the location and function of all controls see Section 4 6 4 Read and follow chemical manufacturers instruc tions 5 Calibrate the sprayer so you know exactly how much chemi...

Страница 31: ...o spray see Section 4 9 Fig 30 CONTROL BOXES TYPICAL 11 Proceed down the field at a constant speed Use the selected gear engine RPM and ground speed determined during the calibration of the ma chine a...

Страница 32: ...r whenever required to clear obstacles Fig 33 BOOM BREAK AWAY Fig 32 BOOM TILT CYLINDERS TYPICAL FOR RIGHT SIDE 16 Boom Break Away Each boom is de signed with a break away hinge between the outer boom...

Страница 33: ...ld Open the valve on the nozzle body feeding the fenceline tip when spraying next to a fence Turn the valve off when spraying in the field 18 Optional Auto Height Systems Norac UC4 or Raven Ultraglide...

Страница 34: ...taken when working around chemicals Be familiar with the toxicity levels of the chemicals you are using and rec ommended protective gear that each operator should use before starting A Toxicity Level...

Страница 35: ...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...

Страница 36: ...uching them 23 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 detergent after use to remove al...

Страница 37: ...tact Pin Typical Fig 54 TRANSPORT LOCK PINS Fig 55 BOOM CYLINDER VALVE 3 Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake and remove ignition key before dismounting 4 Retract transport lock pi...

Страница 38: ...n 4 6 for Controller Switch Functions 8 Raise booms up 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 int...

Страница 39: ...ractor 3 Keep to the right and yield the right of way to allow faster traffic to pass Drive on the road shoul der if permitted by law 4 Make sure the SMV Slow Mov ing Vehicle emblem and all the lights...

Страница 40: ...Speed Weight of fully equipped or loaded implement s relative to weight of Up to 32 km h 20 mph Up to 16 km h 10 mph towing machine 1 to 1 or less 2 to 1 or less Table 6 Travel Speed vs Weight Ratio 7...

Страница 41: ...wash cycle to remove all chemi cal residue using the method described in the Maintenance Section 3 In climates that encounter freezing temperatures during the storage period the following prepara tion...

Страница 42: ...eat step 6 8 Calibrate the pump nozzles and sprayer before using 9 Go through the pre operation checklist Section 4 4 before using 4 Lubricate all grease points Make sure all grease cavities have been...

Страница 43: ...stop the tractor engine turn monitor off set park brake remove ignition key wait for nozzles to stop spraying before servicing adjusting repairing or unplug ging 3 Follow good shop practices Keep serv...

Страница 44: ...ERVICING INTERVALS 8 Hours or Daily 1 Grease boom fold hinge 2 locations each boom 2 Grease center pivot pin 2 Zerks Fig 61 BOOM FOLD PIVOT Lower pivot point left and Right side Upper pivot right and...

Страница 45: ...45 Fig 62 BOOM TILT PIVOT 3 Grease boom tilt pivot 1 location each boom Left Right...

Страница 46: ...46 4 Grease the boom lift parallel linkage 4 links 8 zerks total Fig 63 PARALLEL LINKAGE Parallel link at center section...

Страница 47: ...47 Fig 64 OUTER BOOM Right Left 5 Grease outer boom hinge 1 loca tion each boom 6 Grease outer boom break away pivot bolt 1 zerk on each bolt Fig 65 BREAK AWAY PIVOT...

Страница 48: ...rcuit screens in the chemical circuit filters 1 or 2 locations a Optional pump and filter 30 mesh Boom Strainers Typical Fig 66 SCREENS OPTIONAL PUMP AND FILTER b Boom feed lines 3 or 4 loca tions dep...

Страница 49: ...page to continue record ACTION 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 Oute...

Страница 50: ...e water and chemicals are added the screens should be checked and cleaned 2 If there is water or solution in the sprayer close Valves 3 and 4 to isolate the screens 3 Loosen the filter bodies by hand...

Страница 51: ...f the solution out the booms 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 crop 9 Rinse the syste...

Страница 52: ...this procedure 1 Clear the area of bystand ers especially small children before starting 2 Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts t...

Страница 53: ...small children before starting 2 Place machine in field configu ration with the boom about waist high 3 Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake re move ignition key and wait for all m...

Страница 54: ...r local Fast Distributing dealer or distributor Before you call please have this Operator s Manual and the serial number from your machine ready PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION System loses pressure Filter scr...

Страница 55: ...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...

Страница 56: ...equired range No pressure reading Poor connection Clean connection Push firmly together Defective sensor Replace sensor Defective controller gauge Replace gauge Spray won t shut off Defective switch i...

Страница 57: ...th Field Transport Height Transport Power 12v Cab Fold Box OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS 450 Raven Power 12v 973P 60 720 194 155 12 VOLT 10 AMP 12 VOLT 15 AMP 973P 66 792 194 155 12 VOLT 15 AMP 12 VOLT 10 AMP...

Страница 58: ...ts 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 TIGH...

Страница 59: ...59 7 4 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC OPTIONAL CABLE 10 CONSOLE 3 OR 6 BOOM SCS 440 450 CONSOLES...

Страница 60: ...60 7 5 OPTIONAL CABLE FLOW CONTROLLER UP TO 6 BOOM VALVES...

Страница 61: ...61 7 6 5 FUNCTION HYDRAULIC BLOCK PARTS Note for open center systems only install plug 10 for closed center...

Страница 62: ...62 7 7 5 FUNCTION HYDRAULIC CAB BOX...

Страница 63: ...63 7 8 5 FUNCTION HYDRAULIC CAB BOX SWITCH WIRING...

Страница 64: ...S Safety 7 Chemical Safety 10 General Safety 8 Hydraulic Safety 11 Maintenance Safety 11 Operating Safety 8 Safety Signs 12 Sign Off Form 13 Storage Safety 12 Tire Safety 12 Transport Safety 12 Safet...

Страница 65: ...ox toggle box Standard with a three prong universal plug in connector If your tractor is not equipped with this style connector the plug can be cut off and wired as follows Red positive Black negative...

Страница 66: ...nal 0 CAL should stop flashing in left side display If CAL is still flashing you have missed programming one or more of the 3 through 8 functions Press each key to verify VOL TANK counts down the numb...

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Страница 68: ...AST DISTRIBUTING INC 4130 COMMERCE BOULEVARD WINDOM MN 56101 PHONE 507 427 3861 PHONE 800 772 9279 FAX 507 427 3030 Website www fastsprayers com PRINTED IN USA ISSUE DATE 3 1 2010 PART NUMBER 80 60003...

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