TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
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82
Break away boom tip will not land
in the cradle when sprayer booms
are folded for transport.
Mechanical linkage is not
adjusted properly or linkage is
damaged.
Replace damaged parts with
new parts. Adjust the linkage so
the boom tip lands in the center
of the cradle.
74
Boom-tip breaks away too easily
during normal field operation.
Cable tension on the boom tip is
too tight causing the locking plate
to have minimal contact with the
latch bracket.
Adjust wire cable tension on
break away boom tip so that the
latch plate has full contact with
the latch bracket.
75
Outer boom is not parallel to the
ground.
The vertical suspension has set to
the normal compression of the
rubber during field operation.
Tighten the draw bolt at the
vertical suspension linkage.
66
The vertical suspension has set to
the normal compression of the
rubber during field operation.
Tighten turnbuckle at the vertical
suspension linkage.
66
Outer boom will not swing in to the
transport cradle.
Transport cradle is positioned too
high.
Change position of transport
cradle to lower position.
25
The spindle in the selector valve
on the sprayer mast is stuck
down.
Lubricate the spindle by applying
oil or WD-40 to the exposed
parts of the spindle on the
selector valve.
78
Restrictor disk located in the
hydraulic solenoid manifold on
the sprayer mast is blocked by
contamination.
Remove the solenoid valve
cartridge and remove restrictor
disk. Clear obstruction from
orifice and replace disk and
solenoid valve cartridge.
77
Sprayer attachment not properly
connected to the electrical
connector of the tractor.
Ensure electrical connectors to
the tractor are properly
connected.
27
The boom tip on the outside boom
will not fold up and over for
transport.
Poor electrical connection to the
hydraulic solenoids.
Inspect electrical connections to
hydraulic solenoids and inspect
for bare or damaged wires.
76
The outer boom swings rather than
folding up and over to the transport
position.
The spindle in the selector valve
on the sprayer mast is stuck up.
Lubricate the spindle by applying
oil or WD-40 to the exposed
parts of the spindle on the
selector valve.
78