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1. SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL
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4. 4 9 Special 4000 EF decal kit 4 10 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Chassis The chassis is an all steel construction that is fully welded for superior strength The chassis is shot blasted primed and then protected by the Goldacres paint process for excellent chemical resistance and durability Paint Colours Wheels N23 Neutral Grey Steel work GI3 Dark Green Tank All tanks are constructed from UV resistant polyethylene Polyethylene tanks have a very high chemical resistance Due to the rotomoulding process there can be a variance in the overall dimensions of the tank which in turn results in variations to the tank capacity For this reason calibration markings should be used as a guide only Agitation The Supermix agitator is located at the back of the tank and is used to generate increased agitation within the tank The pressure line to the Supermix agitator from the control manifold passes through a nozzle and then through the barrel into the tank This causes extra agitation as flow around the agitator is sucked into the barrel and is then passed back into the tank To increase this venturi effect the bypass flow from the electric control valve also passes through the barrel multiplying the agitation effect The supermix agitator has an approximate capacity of 300 1300 l min depending of the pump size and pressure oper
5. 9 5 Boom outer adjustment 9 10 3D breakaway 9 16 3D breakaway maintenance 9 17 gli sonora ea 9 23 Hydraulic cylinders 9 24 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Shr Check pump oil level amp condition Shr Check tyre pressure Shr Check wheel nuts are torqued correctly to 320 ft lb Shr Grease tilt arm pivot pins Shr Grease cable drum bearing block pivots Shr Clean pressure and suction filters if blocked Shr Clean airbag and foam marker compressor air filter 8hr Clean direct chemical injection air filter 8hr Grease pump PTO shaft universal joint nipples 25hr Grease cable adjuster pivots 25hr Grease wheel bearings 50hr Grease pump PTO shaft safety cover 50hr Grease boom mount rose ends 50hr Grease all delta links on centre section 50hr Grease paralift arm rose ends 50hr Towing eye 50hr Grease boom lifting cylinders 50hr Check wheel bearings for sideways movement Clean wheel bearings inspect re grease and set rolling torque Carry out a complete decontamination of the sprayer Check pump air accumulator pressure is 690psi SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Goldacres recommend that a quality multi The pictures below outline key lubrication purpose grease should be used when points Please note the pictures do not lubricating your equipment show hydraul
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7. OVERVIEW Rinse tap Tank rinse nozzle Level indicator 60L Drain tap Hopper tank ball valve Drum rinse nozzle 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Anti aeration device Fresh water mixing valve hopper where it passes through a venturi fitting under the hopper This causes a suction effect and when the bottom of the hopper is open via the hopper tank valve the tank contents are drawn into the flow from the pump passing under the hopper and then transferred into the middle of the main spray tank This eliminates chemical attack resulting from high concentrations of chemical coming into contact with spray components NOTE The level indicator should be used as a guide only VORTEX CHEMICAL INDUCTION HOPPER OPERATION To operate the induction hopper Add at least 500 litres of clean water to the main spray tank Initially there needs to be a sufficient amount of water in the tank in order for the pump delivery to create the venturi effect via the venturi fitting This will also ensure that agitation takes place when the remaining water is added Lower the hopper for convenience Check that the delivery hose to the hopper is not restricted or kinked Ensure that the red handle on the suction selection three way ball valve is pointing towards the main tank sump 4 Open the induction hopper flip valve and if required the supermix agitator ball valve 5 Ensure the bypass line ball valve and the chemical pro
8. many potentially hazardous pesticides and substances that are in use NOTE Please ensure that all parts are clearly labelled with the owner s details and a brief description of the fault Goldacres are not liable for the return of any goods to Goldacres or a Goldacres Dealer The goods must be returned to the point of sale The customer will be responsible for any cost incurred by a Goldacres appointed person travelling to any site outside the point of sale Genuine Goldacres parts only should be used on Goldacres equipment SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DECALS Machine decals are fitted to advise of safety hazards and assist in machine identification Specific information regarding the decals fitted to your machine are included in the supplied parts manual Each decal has a part number printed onto the decal which also assists with ordering replacement decals Understanding safety decals and their TANK DECAL GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS purpose assists in the safe operation of your sprayer Safety decals are their for your protection and it is the responsibility of the operator to replace damaged and or missing safety decals Operators should regularly review decals Replacement decals can be ordered through your Goldacres dealer GOLDACRES SP E a A ef gt J SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS SPECIAL 4000 EF DECAL KIT
9. the foam marker fill valve Fill the exacta foam water tank with only clean soft water 7 Continue to bottom fill the foam tank until the desired amount has been transferred 8 When the desired amount of water has been transferred to the foam tank turn the foam marker fill valve 9 Turn the foam marker breather valve CLOSED the fresh water pumping system off Fill the concentrate tank with only GoldAcres foam concentrate I2 adjustments of the control valve should be within plus or minus 72 a turn or similar 3 Always allow sufficient time for the altered foam to come out of the accumulator 4 1 the foam is too runny close the water valve slightly if the foam is stiff and has air holes open the water valve slightly Loose foam is desirable when spraying in crops where the foam needs to sit on top of the crop in order to be visible Tight foam is desirable when the foam needs to be visible for an extended period of time and when the spraying conditions are relatively hot and windy 5 Regularly inspect the foam marker lines to ensure they are free of foreign matter 6Periodically remove and clean the filter The foam marker filter is located underneath the foam marker tank To remove the filter ensure the appropriate protective clothing is being worn Close the foam tank ball valve loosen the filter bowl remove the filter and clean Replace the fil
10. SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE FILTERS after washing WARNING Read and heed the chemical label regarding protective clothing when cleaning any filter To clean the suction filter Wear gloves and other recommended protective clothing 2 Ensure that the pump is turned OFF and the pump three way ball valve is turned OFF to prevent flow to the filter 3 Carefully unscrew filter nut and remove bowl 4 Remove screen and clean 5 Check for damage to screen bowl body and o ring 6 Place screen back in position 7 Make sure o ring is in position for proper seal 8 Replace bowl and screw nut on 9 Do not over tighten nut Suction filter To clean pressure filter Pressure filters WARNING Always wear gloves if Wear gloves and other recommended removing or cleaning filters protective clothing 2 Ensure that the pump is turned OFF and the pump 3 way ball valve is turned OFF to prevent flow to the filter and pump 3 Ensure that the supermix agitator ball If in line filters have been fitted to replace nozzle filters always unfold and lower the boom before attempting to unscrew any filter valve is OPEN will release any residual pressure It is essential to maintain all filters and filter 4 Carefully unscrew filter nut and remove filter bowl 5 Remove screen and clean 6 Check for damage to screen bowl body and o ri
11. TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 0 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL The following troubleshooting information is provided as a reference when your sprayer is not functioning correctly To ensure that you receive the best possible service it is recommended that you exhaust all applicable troubleshooting solutions shown in this chapter prior to calling your dealer or Goldacres for service advice Parts information and schematics can be found in the parts manual supplied SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DIAPHRAGM PUMP Problem Common Causes TROUBLESHOOTING Common Solution Pressure and flow rate are too low Pressure and flow rate are too high The pressure on my gauge is higher than the nozzle flow indicates The flow rate is correct but my pressure is too low or high Pressure fluctuation Pump pressure pulsating Excessive bypass on pressure manifold Supply to pump is restricted Pump Bypass line is restricted or blocked Blocked filters of nozzles Flow loss due to resistance in lines valves and filters Nozzles Airleak on suction side of pump Incorrect pump speed Faulty pump valves accumulator pressure is incorrect Air accumulator diaphragm has a leak Incorrect pump speed Air leak on suction side of pump Verify console calibration settings Check the pressure
12. 6 6 gU 6 7 Spray application 6 8 6 8 Flushing 6 9 Decontamination 6 9 End 6 10 End of program 6 11 Transporting the sprayer 6 11 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL OPERATION EZ CONTROL TRANSCAL RINSE NOZZLES FILL MANIFOLD FRESH FOAM WATER MARKER FILL FILL _ 5 control PRESSURE RELIEF PRESSURE MANIFOLD HOPPER b 2 L AGITATOR TRANSCAL SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL OPERATION EZ CONTROL Fill Manifold These functions are only available when external water is being pumped into the system Main tank rinse nozzles Turning on this function allows the use of the tank rinse nozzles with larger quantities of fresh water making it useful for a more thorough flushing decontamination Fresh water fill Used to fill the rinse water tank Foam marker fill Used to fill the foam marker tank Transcal rinse Allows external fresh water to be used in rinsing the transcal ciruit Pressure Manifold These functions only available when the main spray pump is operating pressurising the system Hopper Turn ON to use induction hopper Venturi Turn ON to use transcal or chemical probe Agitator Turn ON to activate agitator Bypass Turn ON bypass when in spray mode Pressure relief Used to adjust manifold pressur
13. Boom height limit switch SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL C3 DELTA BOOM BOOM KEY FEATURES Boom wing Boom outer wing 3D breakaway hinge with boom end protector fitted SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DELTA BOOM BOOM KEY FEATURES Cable drum boom pivot Boom bump stop SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL C5 DELTA BOOM BOOM LIFT The hydraulic lift on the Delta boom enables the boom to be raised and lowered to maintain a constant boom height above the target Delta booms on the Special EF feature a paralift rear which uses two hydraulic cylinders to perform the lift while also acting as a component providing the vertical suspension Each hydraulic cylinder has a BOOM FOLD Delta booms hydraulic fold feature allows the boom to opened and closed from within the tractor cabin via the tractor hydraulic system The boom fold sequence is as below Starting with the boom in the working position use the lever switch in cabin to raise the boom sufficiently high enough to clear boom rests when folded 2 Use the lever switch to fold the boom completely in 3 Lower the boom until the boom just touches the rests 4 Then continue to lower the boom a further 100mm so as put sufficient gas charged accumlator which also assists in improving the boom ride The boom ride height switch allows the operator to adjust the minimum ride height of the boom Boom maintenance information can
14. Check to ensure that the supermix agitator is working there should be a visible circulation of water near the back of the tank near the agitator 4 Remain stationary until all boom lines have been completely purged with product from the main tank 5 Switch off all boom sections 6 Commence travel on primary swath and engage boom master switch and all boom sections Auto rate controller will now control application based on the calibration information entered by the operator 7 To avoid overlap it is recommended that individual boom section switches are used to turn on off sections as needed 8 When you have completed the task at hand please follow the flushing instructions to ensure that all plumbing is flushed the tank has been filled and the spray mixture has been allowed to settle agitate for as long as it takes the pump to pump the quantity of water in the tank For example with 4000 litres in the tank with a 1601 pump agitate for 4000 250 25 minutes To agitate while spraying Have the bypass ball valve and agitator ball valves OPEN SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL FLUSHING The following information is provided as a general guide for flushing your sprayer following a spray application For more specific information regarding flushing and decontamination specific to the products that you are applying it is recommended that you consult the chemical label or your chem
15. SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL C27 WARRANTY amp REGISTRATION SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL WARRANTY amp REGISTRATION GOLDACRES PATHWAY INSTALLATION AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD TO BE INSERTED HERE SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL WARRANTY amp REGISTRATION GOLDACRES PATHWAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE Goldacres Pathway Goods are only available for purchase upon the terms and conditions set out below Interpretation 1 In these warranty terms and conditions 1 Goldacres or Pathway means Goldacres Trading Pty Ltd A C N 061 306 732 of 1 3 North Western Rd St Arnaud trading as Goldacres Agricultural Equipment its successors and assigns which is the seller of the Goods 2 Purchaser means the purchaser of the Goods 3 Goods means the product and if nay the services provided 4 Nothing in these warranty terms and conditions shall be read or applied so as to exclude restrict or modify or have the effect of excluding restricting or modifying any condition warranty guarantee right or remedy implied by law including the Trade Practices Act 1974 and which by law cannot be excluded restricted or modified General 2 1 These warranty terms and conditions which shall only be waived in writing signed by Goldacres Pathway shall prevail over all terms and conditions of the purchaser to the extent of any inconsistency 2 This warranty may not be modified or added to without t
16. a thereplacement of the Goods or the supply of equivalent Goods b the repair of the Goods c the payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or acquiring the equivalent Goods d the payment of having the Goods repaired or 2 inthe case of services a the supplying of the services again or b the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again B Goldacres Pathway liability under s 68A and s 74H of the Trade Practices Act 1974 is expressly limited to a liability to pay to the purchaser an amount equal to 1 the cost of replacing the Goods 2 the cost of obtaining the equivalent Goods 3 the cost of having the Goods repaired whichever is the lowest amount SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CHAPTER 3 SAFETY SAFETY 3 2 The operator 3 2 Safety 5 3 3 Warnings 3 3 Cautions qua 3 5 Notes 3 5 Safe use of chemicals 3 7 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL GENERAL The following pages outline important safety information At Goldacres safety is a high priority These safety and warning instructions MUST be followed to ensure the safe operation of your Goldacres equipment Each signal word tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to reduce chance of injury THE OPERATOR All operator s of this equipment must be ad
17. be found in the maintenance chapter of this manual The hydraulic lift also enables the boom to be raised prior to folding and then used to weight onto the rests The rests need to be positioned high enough to allow the boom to lower 00mm without the boom resting on the tyres NOTE Booms must not be folded or unfolded while the sprayer is moving When the boom is between fully open and fully closed there can be large stresses placed on many boom components If the sprayer is moving and hits a bump severe damage to the boom can occur UNFOLDING THE BOOM The boom unfold sequence is as below Raise the boom sufficiently to clear the boom rests 2 Use the lever switch in cabin to unfold the boom so that the boom is aligned with the centre section 3 Lower the boom to the desired height above the target SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DELTA BOOM HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS Hydraulic phasing cylinders are used in the folding operation of the boom This ensures that both sides of the boom are synchronised and open and close together so that the weight distribution is the same for both sides of the boom As hydraulic fluid enters one hydraulic cylinder it acts upon the first ram and causes it to move This motion results in an amount of fluid entering the second hydraulic cylinder which causes it to move an equivalent distance There is also a flow restrictor for each ram so that the hydraulic fluid will ent
18. wheel to prevent it from moving Check tyre pressure before moving sprayer Retighten wheel nuts to the required torque rating One hour after fitting the tyre Before filling main spray tank After the first tank load BOOMS 8 Hrs Grease tilt arm pivot pins Grease cable drum bearing block pivots Clean pressure and suction filters 25 Hrs Grease cable adjuster pivots 50 Hrs Grease boom mount rose ends Grease all delta links on centre section Grease paralift arm rose ends Clean Airbag Foam Marker and compressor air filters 8 Hrs The compressor air filters are mounted on the RHS boom rest If the compressor filter element is not cleaned and becomes blocked then damage may result to the compressor through overheating Rotate the outer cover anticlockwise to remove When removing filter element be very careful not to let any dust fall into the line Adjusting boom ride height switch on paralift booms SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE The ride height switch is used to adjust the minimum boom height The switch is located on the bottom of the left hand side of the boom paralift To adjust the switch Loosen the two adjustment knobs on ride height bracket 2 By lowering the switch the minimum boom height is increased 3 Each notch gives approximately 00mm of boom height adjustment 4 Once adjusted tighten knobs SPECIAL 4000 EF O
19. 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TRANSCAL WHAT DO IF THE TRANSCAL TANK IS OVERFILLED CAUTION Ensure that the appropriate protective clothing is worn as per the chemical label In the event of over filling the Transcal tank a small piece of supplied black 25mm hose can be fitted to the ball valve on the bottom of the Transcal to drain away any excess chemical To perform this you Turn the Transcal T handle on the Transcal station to 2 Close the venturi valve on the EZ control pressure delivery station 3 With the Transcal handle on the Transcal station to OFF and wearing the appropriate safety clothing undo the cam lever fittings on the ball valve on the bottom of the Transcal station and remove the black 25mm hose This is behind the Transcal station cover and can be accessed from underneath 4 Attach the short length of black drain hose via the cam lever connection 5 Place an appropriate container under the drain hose 6 Turn the T handle on the Transcal station to EMPTY 7 After draining the required amount of chemical remove the drain hose replace the vacuum supply hose and resume operating the Transcal The raw chemical should be returned to the original container TRANSFERRING CHEMICAL FROM THE TRANSCAL TANK TO THE MAIN TANK Once the required amount of chemical is in the Transcal tank transfer it into the sprayer tank Ensure that the venturi va
20. Raven 440 450 console calibration 8 6 3TS Boom tier programming 8 17 A nkp inani 8 20 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CALIBRATION GENERAL Spraying is a complex task that is affected by many variables It is the responsibility of the operator to be familar with spraying variables and to understand the spraying process prior to operation In general the operator should know he target application rate he required operating spray pressure he speed of travel he desired droplet size To make the spray application as accurate as possible it is critical that your spray equipment is regularly calibrated The Raven automatic controller is designed to improve the uniformity of spray applications Raven controllers will monitor and control the determined application volume but prior calculations will be required to ensure spraying pressures do not exceed operating parameters Refer to Teejet catalogue The Raven system comprises a console flowmeter speed sensor and liquid flow control valve As the sprayer is moving the console records ground speed and then calculates the amount of flow required to maintain the respective application rate at that speed The console monitors the amount of flow being used via the flowmeter and then determines if the flow is correct for that speed Flow adjustments are made by the control valve which varies the amount volume of by pass and thus the volume b
21. SPRAYER 5 APPROXIMATELY MAKE SURE THIS WEIGHT DOES NOT EXCEED THE TOWING CAPACITY THE VEHICLE TO WHICH THIS SPRAYER 15 ATTACHED MAKE THE SPRAYER COMPLIES WITH ALL RELEVANT ROAD FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY DO NOT RUN PUMP DRY AVOID PUMP SEAL DAMAGE SET HYDRAULIC DIL FLOW ACCORDING TO TRACTOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO AVOID HYDRAULIC SEAL DAMAGE REFER TO OPERATORS MANUAL TO SET CORRECT HYDRAULIC OIL FLOW SNINUVAM SLOAN 133H A 423H2 O2NINUVM V lt __ 29 2 e er Lx a SINN T33HAA 23H92 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL PRE OPERATION CHAPTER 5 PRE OPERATION Connecting to the tractor 5 2 Fitting the shaft 5 3 Drawbar connections 5 4 Mounting the consoles 5 4 Connecting the consoles 5 5 Wiring layout Raven SCS450 console SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL Cs PRE OPERATION CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR Prior to connecting your tractor to the sprayer it is important that the operator has read and fully understands this operator s manual Step Ensure that the tractor is suitably rated to safely tow the sprayer and that the drawbar pin size matches the hitch on the sprayer replaceable insert Part number GA4582455 can be purchased to reduce the slack if required Step 2 With the sprayer parked on a level surface use the sprayer jack to rais
22. When used in conjunction with the venturi chemical probe or micromatic fitting the required volume of chemical can be transferred out of the chemical container into the Transcal tank The chemical can then be transferred into the main spray tank via venturi suction by simply turning a valve and there is no undiluted chemical coming into contact with any pump or complex components The system can be used with most types of chemical containers including the envirodrum closed transfer system NOTE The calibration markings on the Transcal tank should be used as a guide only The Transcal system requires a vacuum OVERVIEW SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL to operate Any air leaks in the tank lid hoses or cam lever seals will affect the performance or cause total failure to operate WARNING Do not fill Transcal tank past the 45 litre mark WARNING Do not use the Transcal tank to store chemicals when spraying TRANSCAL MEASURING CHEMICAL INTO THE TRANSCAL TANK Remove the cam lever plug and has been transferred CLOSE the valve connect the chemical probe line or the on the chemical probe Remove it from Micromatic coupler to the cam lever the chemical drum and then OPEN the fitting valve on the chemical probe again 2 Ensure that the yellow T handle on the Transcal station is aligned to FILL If chemical has been transferred from 3 Add approximately 10 of the tanks an envirodrum push the
23. an air entry port in the end which passes air through the generator aiding the delivery of the liquid in a side port The air shears the liquid and both fluids then pass through a screen where the foam is formed The loose foam is then compressed in the 9 hose before emerging in the accumulator at the end of the line The bore of the air entry port has been precisely drilled to The foam line from the foam generator maximize air pressure in the system as to the accumulator must be 19 3 4 well as maximize the venturi effect on the diameter hose and four metres long This liquid entry point These holes must not be gives the foam time to pack to a fine light altered consistency FOAM ACCUMULATOR The foam accumulator has been designed to optimize the size of the foam blob thus increasing its visibility COMPRESSOR The compressor is mounted in a sealed box on the right hand rinse tank frame COMPRESSOR AIR FILTER The compressor air filter is located on the top of the sealed box If the compressor filter element is not cleaned and becomes blocked then damage may result to the compressor through overheating SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL 53D EXACTA FOAM MARKER FOAM CONCENTRATE It is most important that Goldacres foam marker concentrate is used exclusively in Goldacres foam marking systems Problems associated with other brands of concentrate can lead to inadequate quantities of foam being
24. be unsuitable for use with Goldacres standard plumbing designs Consult your Goldacres dealer if in doubt Do not operate the equipment while under SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL SAFETY the influence of any drugs alcohol or if excessively tired Make sure that the equipment complies with all relevant road regulations when transporting Goldacres equipment uses several materials that may be harmful to the environment Potentially harmful waste used with Goldacres equipment includes such items as oil fuel coolant brake fluid and batteries If these items are disposed of incorrectly the waste can threaten the surrounding environment and ecology The waste products can leech into surrounding water sources and contaminate the area When draining fluids from the equipment use appropriate leak proof containers Do not use food or beverage containers because someone may consume the contents by mistake SAFETY SAFE USE OF CHEMICALS The safe use of chemicals with this equipment is the responsibility of the owner operators All operators should be trained in the safe use of chemicals Goldacres suggest that you always follow the chemical label and that a relevant ChemCert course is completed by owners operators prior to operation of this equipment ChemCert course overview The ChemCert course is aimed at providing the level of training needed by producers to make sure that they understand the requirements
25. boom Further information on boom adjustment and alignment can be found in the maintenance section SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DELTA BOOM MOTORISED BOOMVALVES Motorised boom valves are fitted as standard and are mounted on the boom Z w e centre section at the rear of the sprayer LEA MINA prey 20 5 lt d Motorised boom valves feature 12 volt T Er motor that opens or closes a stainless steel x me E a i A NE plunger and thus opening or closing flow to n 4 L P the boom sections as required 47 HERZ fe In the event of console or valve failure B d ue unscrew the top cap of valve then check that the fuse 3 amp is ok Boom valves NOZZLES The standard nozzle spacing on Goldacres www teejet com booms is 500mm Nozzles are mounted on brackets that are adjustable for different nozzle types Nozzles are mounted so that they are protected from ground hits should the boom make contact with the ground As information regarding nozzles is specific to those being used in your application no specific reference is made to nozzle application rates or types in this operator s Bear manual Goldacres suggest the use of a current TeeJet nozzle selection catalogue for reference to nozzle sizes outputs spray patterns and general spraying information For more technical information on the function of spray nozzles and factors affecting their per
26. handle on the volume of clean water to the main spray Micromatic coupling down slightly and tank then up This will make the handle lift up 4 Ensure that the red handle on the pump and close the valve on the envirodrum 3 way valve is pointing towards the This should be done when doing successive suction hose coming from the main tank fills into the Transcal tank When finished sump transferring chemical turn the fitting in 5 OPEN the agitator and venturi valves on order to release it from the envirodrum the pressure delivery station 6 CLOSE the bypass and induction hopper valves on the pressure delivery station 7 the chemical probe valve at the Transcal station 8 Operate the pump at the lowest speed necessary to generate 100 psi delivery pressure as displayed on the sprayer pressure gauge Do not run faster than 540 RPM The higher the pump delivery pressure the greater the venturi suction and the quicker the probe will transfer the chemical The delivery pressure should not exceed 100 psi as determined by the pressure relief valve setting Place the probe in the chemical drum and open the valve on the chemical probe or connect the Micromatic fitting to the outlet on the envirodrum and push the handle down so that it locks into position and opens the valve on the envirodrum O The chemical should now be transferring into the Transcal tank 1 When the required amount of chemical SPECIAL
27. is applied to the ADR axle via a grease nipple on the front of the hub 150 Hrs Check wheel bearings for sideways movement To check the wheel bearings for free play jack up that side of the sprayer until the wheel can spin freely Rock the wheel from side to side If the is any movement the bearings will need to be tightened or replaced 3 months Grease jack There are two grease nipples on the Prairie and Prairie Advance jack One on the winding mechanism and one on the jack swing pivot Both need to be greased every three months to ensure easy operation Check bolts on axle bearing caps Bearing cap must be regularly checked and tightened if required If dust is able to enter the axle bearings it could cause the bearings to fail the gasket on the dust cap is damaged or not sealing properly it must be replaced Checking brake condition and servicing of braked axles Brake maintenance and adjustments The brakes should be tested before using for the first time and after the first laden journey Check the actuator and return spring mountings check the actuator stroke and return travel and check they operate and release correctly Tighten the screws and nuts covers fulcrum etc check the cotter pins pins circlips etc Check for hydraulic fluid and air leaks Checking brake clearance and wear Check and test the brakes before intensive use and every 3 months Check the brake wear and the clearance
28. magnets 2 red and 2 black measure distance and multiply by 10 to convert into decimetres For 440 and 450 console with 2 wheel magnets red and black measure distance and multiply by 10 to convert into decimetres then multiply by 2 STEP 7 Press METER CAL then ENTER Enter Meter Cal for litres Press ENTER eg 185 Meter Cal is the Calibration number on the Flow Meter white tag The required number for litres is the number in square brackets STEP 8 440 and 450 Console Press VALVE CAL then ENTER Enter 2123 standard Raven spraying value Press ENTER STEP 9 440 and 450 Console Press RATE I then ENTER Enter Rate litres per hectare Press ENTER eg 60 CALIBRATION STEP 10 440 and 450 Console Press RATE 2 then ENTER Enter Rate 2 litres per hectare Press ENTER eg 75 NOT E Rate 2 can be the same as Rate if only the one rate is to be used STEP 11 OPTIONAL FOR 440 AND 450 CONSOLE Press VOL TANK then ENTER Enter the Volume in Tank at start of spraying Press ENTER eg 3000 STEP 12 OPTIONAL FOR 440 AND 450 CONSOLE Press TIME then ENTER Enter the time of the day Press ENTER egg 10 30 STEP 13 WHERE HYDRAULIC DRIVE IS FITTED TO SPRAYER PUMP Press SPEED and hold down for 5 seconds until speed value begins to flash When the pump is fitted with hydraulic drive the flashing speed figure represents the pump s RPM TO ZERO INFORM
29. of the tank s volume transferred and that the probe venturi of clean water to the main spray tank filler and connecting suction hose are Initially there needs to be a sufficient cleaned amount of water in the tank in order for When finished CLOSE the valve on the pump delivery to create the venturi the probe and the venturi valve OPEN effect via the venturi filler the bypass valve keep the agitator valve 2 Ensure that the red handle on the pump OPEN and disconnect the probe Once 3 way valve is pointing towards the chemical has been transferred into the suction hose coming from the main tank main spray tank the sprayer should always sump be agitating until spraying begins 3 Connect probe via cam lever fitting OPEN the venturi and agitator valves Close the bypass and induction hopper valves Operate the pump at the lowest speed necessary to generate at least 85 psi delivery pressure as displayed on the sprayer pressure gauge Do not run faster than 540 RPM The higher the pump delivery pressure the greater the venturi suction and the quicker the probe will transfer the chemical The delivery pressure should not exceed 100 psi as determined by the pressure relief valve setting Place probe in chemical 8 OPEN the valve on the probe ON FRONT MOUNT MODULE OPERATORS MANUAL EXACTA FOAM MARKER EXACTA FOAM MARKER 5 2 Foam Gen
30. reverts to hanging out of alignment to the back CAUTION All chemicals have corrosive properties to some degree Prevent damage to the machine by always consulting the chemical MSDS or the chemical supplier for advice concerning the corrosive properties of the chemical It is the responsibility of the operator to carry out preventative and ongoing maintenance to the machine particularly while applying chemicals with highly corrosive properties Machine Yaw lt components should be coated with a suitable protectant prior to use and then washed down thoroughly immediately after every application Consult the supplier of the substance if you require specific advice about the effectiveness of any particular protectant to prevent premature degradation of machine components Delta booms feature a unique patented boom suspension system This system provides suspension in three directions Pitch Compression coil springs and shock absorbers dampen the vertical boom movement encountered over rough ground conditions Roll Shock absorbers help maintain con stant boom height over sloping and uneven ground Yaw Shock absorbers and springs over come the erratic whipping move ment which creates undue stress on the boom frame and uneven spray application Rm N SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DELTA BOOM BOOM KEY FEATURES Boom centre section Paralift side shot
31. sprayer at all times SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DELTA BOOM CHAPTER 7 DELTA BOOM General 7 2 Boom key features 7 3 Boom RI PPP 7 6 Boom fold 7 6 Unfolding the boom 7 6 Hydraulic cylinders 7 7 Boom 7 7 Boom cables 7 7 Motorised boom valves 7 8 Nozzles 7 8 3D breakaway hinge 7 9 Boom protectors 7 9 Dual line boom with 3TS 7 10 Fence line jets 7 11 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CH DELTA BOOM GENERAL All booms present a number of safety hazards due to their operation the operator should read and fully understand the safety instructions in this manual prior to operation Goldacres Delta booms have been designed and built to ensure many years of trouble free service Aluminium outer boom sections reduce the overall weight of the boom and aid in providing a superior boom ride and longevity CAUTION Goldacres do not endorse use of this machine for spraying at speeds greater than 20 km hr CAUTION Before adjusting the boom alignment the hydraulic fold circuit must be free of air Hydraulic circuits that contain air can make the boom appear that it is too far forward Adjustment of the boom without bleeding the hydraulic circuit first will result in a boom that quickly
32. the purchaser releases Goldacres Pathway from any claims in respect of faulty or defective design of any Goods supplied unless such a design has been wholly prepared by Goldacres Pathway and the responsibility for any claim has been specifically accepted by Goldacres Pathway in writing and in any event Goldacres Pathway liability hereunder shall be strictly limited to the replacement of defective parts in accordance with paragraph 6 1 of these conditions 6 except as provided herein all express and implied warranties guarantees and conditions under statute or general law as to the merchantability description quality suitability or fitness of the Goods for any purpose or as to design assembly installation materials or workmanship or otherwise are hereby expressly excluded and Goldacres Pathway shall not be liable for physical or financial injury loss or damage or for consequential loss or damage of any kind arising out of the supply layout assembly installation or operation of the Goods or arising out of Goldacres Pathway negligence or in any other way whatsoever 7 this warranty shall only be available to the Purchaser and shall not be transferable by the Purchaser 8 this warranty in no way extends to any used Goods T Goldacres Pathway liability for a breach of condition or warranty implied by Div 2 of Pt 5 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 other than s 69 is hereby limited to 1 inthe case of Goods any one or more of the following
33. the water is deposited in the centre of the tank Water can then be pumped into the system from an external pump The following steps should be used as a guide to filling the machine Main tank fill Connect the fill hose not supplied to quick fill cam lock coupling 2 Make sure that the main tank fill handle on the EZ control is in the OFF position so that there can be no flow coming out of the tank if it is not already empty 3 Turn the fresh water pumping system on make sure the pressure does not exceed lOOpsi 4 Turn main tank fill handle on EZ control to ON The main tank should now be filling 5 When the required amount of water has been transferred into the main tank stop the flow by turning the main tank fill to OFF EZ Control External water delivery station The external water delivery station allows several filling functions of the sprayer to be performed simultaneously With fresh water coming into the system as per Main tank fill instructions ensure that all flip valves including the OPERATION main tank fill ball valve on the external water delivery station are turned to OFF 2 Turn the desired function ON by selecting the appropriate flip valve as labelled 3 When filling the foam marker tank ensure that the foam marker tank is vented 4 When the required amount of water has been transferred turn the appropriate flip valve to OFF 5 When all funct
34. to raise the sprayer axle such that the wheel is off the ground Place an auxiliary jack block under the sprayer so that if the jack fails the sprayer will not fall Remove all wheel nuts and remove wheel from sprayer Be careful that the wheel does not fall on any person and cause bodily harm Ensure that the sprayer is stable when being left for an extended period of time Replacing a wheel onto the sprayer Make sure the sprayer is stable when supported with the jack and the jack block in place and hitched to the appropriate towing vehicle Make sure the wheel is in a satisfactory condition to use and that the tyre is inflated to the correct tyre pressure Clean the surface between the wheel and the hub Carefully lift repaired new wheel up so that the holes in the rim centre go over the wheel studs on the wheel hub Carefully put the wheel nuts on and tighten them finger tight With a wheel nut wrench tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly to a torque rating of 320ft Ib Remove the jack block from under the sprayer Carefully lower the sprayer slowly with the jack until che tyre touches the ground Retighten the wheel nuts to the required torque rating Let the jack completely down so that all weight is taken off the jack and remove jack and any supports placed under the jack from under the sprayer Remove wheel chocks that were placed to the front and rear of the opposite
35. to use agricultural and veterinary chemicals safely and effectively The course also encourages people to think about using alternatives to chemicals in their production systems by taking a risk management approach The ChemCert course has become the industry standard for chemical training Satisfactory completion of the ChemCert AgVet Chemical Users Course results in ChemCert registration and the award by the training provider of a Statement of Attainment for two nationally recognised competency standards RTC 3704A Prepare and apply chemicals RTC 3705 Transport handle and store chemicals The ChemCert course is generally delivered by trainers over two days plus additional assessment activities Further information on ChemCert courses can be supplied by the ChemCert organisation in your state Victoria www chemcertvic org au Ph 03 5622 2055 South Australia www chemcertsa com au Ph 08 8842 4048 Queensland www chemcertqld org au Ph 07 5466 5850 Western Australia www chemcertwa com au Ph 08 9341 5325 New South Wales www chemcert com au Ph 02 9387 4714 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CHAPTER 4 GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS 4 2 IndentificatiON 4 6 Orientation 4 6 Dimensions 4 6 Parts ordering 4 8
36. 5477 3999 FAX 03 5342 6308 FAX 03 5477 3908 www goldacres com au PLEASE NOTE All information in this operator s manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing The policy of Goldacres is one of continuous improvement and as such Goldacres reserve the right to alter any specifications and designs without notice and without incurring any obligation regarding such changes No part of this manual may be reproduced without written permission from Goldacres All photographs and technical information remain the property of Goldacres SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL O INTRODUCTION lt SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL WARRANTY amp REGISTRATION CHAPTER 2 WARRANTY REGISTRATION amp DELIVERY General se mensa ee 2 2 Pre delivery checklist 2 3 Post delivery checklist 2 7 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL Cn WARRANTY amp REGISTRATION GENERAL In order to ensure that the equipments operation is trouble free and that all systems are functioning properly Goldacres carry out an extensive range of quality control checks during the manufacturing process prior to your equipment reaching your Goldacres dealer Your dealer has also completed a pre delivery inspection of this equipment prior to delivery to you in order to ensure that the equipments operation is trouble free and that all systems are functioning properly Please take the time to complet
37. 67 3726 18 4x42 14 240 3650 312 6825 4745 4197 3942 18 4x38 l6 240 4400 322 8228 5720 5060 4752 18 4x42 l6 24 3600 313 6732 4680 4140 3888 20 8x38 14 220 3875 286 7246 5037 4456 4185 20 8x42 14 220 4125 286 7713 5362 4744 4455 20 8x38 l6 220 4500 286 8415 5850 5175 4860 20 8x42 l6 220 4500 286 8415 5850 5175 4860 24 5x32 l6 220 4500 286 8415 5850 5175 4860 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS Axles The Special EF sprayers are fitted with rigid axles as standard in track widths of 2 to 3 metres Further information on axles can be found in the maintenance chapter Hydraulics Special EF sprayers can be set up for use on closed centre and open centre hydraulic systems lt is important that you are familar with the operating system of your tractor prior to connecting your sprayer Optional Equipment An extensive range of optional equipment is available for fitting to Goldacres sprayers Specific information regarding optional equipment fitted to your machine can be found in the rear of this manual SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS IDENTIFICATION When ordering parts or requesting service information for your sprayer it is important to quote the serial number of your machine z and the purchase date in order to receive an accurate information The location of the serial number plate on your machine is sho
38. ATION WHEN ENTERING NEW FIELD When entering a new field the previous data in the console can be changed to zero so that the new data is current for that field only NOTE WRITE DOWN ALL NECESSARY DATA BEFORE REMOVING DATA FROM CONSOLE MEMORY To zero out data in Area and Volume STEP Write down the previous information for Area and Volume STEP 2 Press Area or Volume Total or Field for 440 amp 450 consoles STEP 3 Press ENTER SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CALIBRATION STEP 4 Enter 0 STEP 5 Press ENTER The Area and Volume will now count from zero for the new field If using a 440 console the Area and Volume can have sub totals that is new data for every new field or tank load as well as keeping total data that is data that has not been changed to zero and has accumulated SELF TEST SIMULATION By simulating speed the Raven controller can be tested without having to move The Raven works in rate i e litres per hectare and a speed is required in order to calculate a rate The self test simulation provides the console with a simulated speed even though the sprayer is stationary and thus the console will be able to display a rate This self test should be performed when first testing the system so that the operator can become familiar with the working system STEP 1 440 and 450 Console Press SELF TEST then ENTER Enter speed i e 12 0 for 12 km h Press ENTER Press SPEED
39. Check all hoses for kinks and blockages Clean filter screen Check diaphragm and replace if necessary Check and clean filter screen in foam generator Reset if required Drain and refill tanks SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DELTA BOOM TROUBLESHOOTING Common Solution Problem Common Causes Boom cables are not adjusted correctly Inner and outer wing are not inline with each other when the boom is unfolded Insufficient lubrication Fold cylinder mounts have moved Booms will not fully fold to the boom rests Air trapped in the phasing cylinders Boom unfold unevenly Outer boom does not line up with the inner wing when unfolded Booms are showing Folding or unfolding signs of bending of booms is too fast components and welds Folding or unfolding cracking of booms while the sprayer is still moving ilt operation Booms are showing Folding or unfolding signs of bending components and welds cracking e Tilt operation SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL of booms is too fast Folding or unfolding of booms while the sprayer is still moving Adjust boom cables to realign booms Lubricate all boom pivots Adjust fold cylinder mounts Unfold booms completely and hold hydraulic lever for a few seconds This will purge any air out of the phasing cylinder Fold the boom out and note the position the outer boom is in Fold the boom in to transp
40. EX CHEMICAL INDUCTION HOPPER RINSING To rinse the Induction Hopper and chemical drums with fresh water from the external water delivery station Lower the hopper Check that the delivery hose to the hopper is not restricted or kinked Make sure that all valves on the EZ control external water delivery station Make sure that the Hopper Rinse valve on the top of the hopper is 4 Connect the fresh water fill hose to the quick fill coupling Operate the fresh water pumping system between 72 and 100 psi Turn the Induction Hopper valve on the Pressure delivery station ON 7 Open the hopper tank valve at the bottom of the hopper by turning the yellow handle UP 8 Ensure that the hopper drain tap also located at the bottom of the hopper remains CLOSED 9 To rinse a drum push the drum over the rinsing nozzle located in the top of the hopper I0 To rinse the hopper turn the Hopper Rinse valve on the side of the hopper ON Close this valve when the hopper has been rinsed NA UJ ON When the hopper is empty Remove any chemical drums that have been rinsed from the hopper urn the hopper tank valve at the bottom of the hopper OFF by turning the yellow handle UP urn the Induction hopper valve on the EZ control Pressure Delivery station OFF Drain the hopper of any remaining liquid using the hopper drain tap at the bottom o
41. EXAMPLE SCENARIO 24 MMARY 1 Ahing ar removing Slums at the of the hange wh alter the prot axis and poston of the outer boom wing good rule of thumb for alanine the foided boom 5 ham at the hinge 15mm at the boom Hm boom Chr Stem at the hinge fmm at the boom 12m boom Ahing ar removing shams at the bottom of the hinge oniy affects the position of the WE boom at the same ratio as shown above A sham on the bottom of the hinge has only a fraction of this aert on the poston of the fied boom Always aari the shame at the top of the hinge fest ie correct the piot axic Remember the hrs at the bothom of the hinge will not affect the aligsment Of the folded boam any preal amount hereke there is no pomt petting your boom straight in the working posibon only tn throw out when re algen ng the kiied boom FURTHER EXAMPLES Boom ps When in working positicm amd Jud the required shines the top hinge tn ta the bottom cH the hinge io correct the nce Even krewer outer sect Boom sits wel in working prion But is tho Remave required amount of shams iram the hh when folded top of the hinge to set the pot axis sirapht then remove Share from the bottom ai the hinge ersure the open boom s Procedure for adarnimg stems at the top of the Mape MOTE Gaklacres recommen a two person nmanamum for this job always wear approapnte safety equipment l the boom in the hied a
42. HAFT Wide angle PTO shafts are fitted as standard to Prairie amp Prairie Advance sprayers When using hitching a sprayer especially for the first time the following critical points concerning the PTO shaft must be considered Maximum PTO operating length Try to obtain the greatest possible overlap In its working position the PTO shaft must not be extended by more than half the profile overlap Pu available when fully compressed Lz The maximum PTO operating length is shown on the diagram below as Lb PTO shaft length adjustment To adjust the length Hold the shafts next to each other in the shortest working position and mark them 2 Shorten the inner and outer guard tubes equally 3 Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles by the same length as the guard tubes 4 Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs 5 Grease sliding profiles before reassembling NOTE It is preferrable to have the hitching point halfway between the universal joints on the PTO shaft This will equalise the joint angles when turning Maximum PTO joint operation Ensure equal joint angles For wide angle PTO shafts the following are guidelines for operation Continuous operation 25 degrees Short duration 80 degrees Stationary 80 degrees Coupling the PTO shaft Press in the locking pin and simultaneously push PTO shaft onto pump or tractor PTO shaft until pin engages Pull PTO shaft back to make sure pin has engaged
43. INTRODUCTION CHAPTER INTRODUCTION Introduction 3 Contact details 3 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CQ INTRODUCTION GA5061435 Revision number __ 10 _____ Date Produced November 2009 omine 2 Warranty amp Registration 09 S Preoperaion 7 Dela 029 9 Lubrication amp mamtenance 10 12 Chem induction hopper 10 Vortex induction hopper 10 14 Chemical probe 15 foam marier o CN lt SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a new Goldacres sprayer am proud of the reputation that Goldacres has established for providing technologically advanced equipment to a wide variety of industries This operators manual has been designed to ensure that you will get the optimum perfor mance from your equipment Please take the time to read and understand this manual prior to using your equipment For further information on the Goldacres product range please visit our website www goldacres com au Roger Richards Engineering Manager CONTACT DETAILS 3 Morang Crescent 3 North Western Road MITCHELL PARK VICTORIA 3355 ST ARNAUD VICTORIA 3478 PH 03 5342 6399 PH 03
44. LY Press CAL then ENTER Enter Boom Section in Centimetres Press ENTER For example 6m 600 cm Press 6 then 0 then 0 The Raven 450 console has provisions for handling up to 5 boom sections To measure the boom width for each boom section count the number of nozzles in each section and multiply by the nozzle spacing i e 12 nozzles in one section at 50 cm 2 metre spacings 12 0 5m 6 metres STEP 4 to select boom section 2 b 02 Key in Boom Section 2 then press ENTER STEP 5 Insert remaining boom sections by using toggle 0 amp LJ buttons 1 or 2 If a boom section is not needed enter a 0 for the length STEP 6 440 and 450 consoles Press SPEED CAL then ENTER Enter Speed Cal in Decimetres metre SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL O decimetres Press ENTER eg 477 Speed Cal is the distance measured by 10 revolutions of the Speed Sensor Wheel This is best done with the tank half full of water best simulates average between full and empty and measured on ground that is typical to what will be encountered when spraying Also note the tyre pressure when this procedure is performed This tyre pressure needs to be maintained for the speed cal to be accurate The speed cal should be checked at the start of every spraying season as the speed cal may need to be altered to compensate for tyre wear etc NOTE For 440 and 450 console with 4 wheel
45. PERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE CORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF BOOM OUTER SECTION When booms are seabed in the _ transport position most mpr tant te ensure that the weight ofthe inner F and outer boom secik m shared Piu If the weight cd the fotded boom E supported by the auter section EXTPASIVE Sires applied Lo the boom and the linge under the rabie drum Gaps Correct weight distribution Camii adus tment of the shins the boom hinge will in most cases acm wr a salniartary alignment shims between the alumamum boom mous plate and the linge plate mani be kept to a If the catch at the boom end does not cleanly seat the inner wing the boom hinge must be adjusted SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE ILLUSTRATED EXAMPLE SCENARIO Although the boom sits level m the working position When folded for irm sits too low Adding a shim or two at the top will re align the pivot axis and get the boom folding correctly However now the boom will likely zit low in the working position SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE 50 to complete the alignment shims must be added to the bottom of the hmge this will have almost no affect on the alignment of the folded boom
46. UAL OTING TROUBLESHOOTING INDUCTION HOPPER Problem Induction hopper is not performing as well as it should Common Causes Insufficient flow to venturi in the hopper bottom Air leaks on induction system Common Solution Check the pressure supplied to the hopper bottom about is 400KPa 58psi Check all hoses clamps and cam lever fittings are sealed dL EXACTA FOAM MARKER Problem Common Causes Common Solution There is insufficient or poor quality foam on one side only There is insufficient or poor quality foam on both sides Insufficient air or water flow at the foam generator Foam generator could be blocked Air diverter solenoid could be blocked Dirty or hard water Stale foam concentrate Insufficient power supply to air compressor Insufficient air flow from compressor Air or water hose blocked Filter under foam tank blocked Solenoids not opening or closing Foam generator not performing Needle valve settings are incorrect Tank contents may be contaminated Compare to the other side to determine if the solenoids are working properly Disassemble foam generator and clean out Remove and clean air diverter solenoid Drain water and replace with clean soft water Drain and refill with fresh concentrate Check power supply to compressor Should be minimum 12V to solenoids and all connectors Check and or replace compressor flapper valves and clean compressor filter
47. and the shaft cannot come off Chains Chains must be fitted so as to allow sufficient articulation of the shaft in all working positions Note The PTO shaft must not be suspended from the chain SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL PRE OPERATION HYDRAULIC DRIVE PUMPS Diaphragm pumps can also be driven by a hydraulic motor which is bolted directly to the front of the pump The oil line to the hydraulic pump is fitted with a needle valve that regulates oil flow to the pump Many tractors feature hydraulic oil flow regulation in the cabin however this needle valve can be used to control the flow on tractors that are not fitted with hydraulic oil flow regulation Where the tractor has the capability to regulate flow from the cabin it is recommended to close the needle valve and adjust the hydraulic oil flow from the tractor to set the pump running at 400 540 rpm To set the pump speed Depress the speed button on the console for five seconds to display speed Hydraulic drive pump Hydraulic drive pump needle valve SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL PRE OPERATION DRAWBAR CONNECTIONS The standard drawbar connections are as shown in the pictures below Raven SCS440 450 male amp female connectors Raven male and female speed sensor connections Hydraulic hose connections 42 Safety chains 7 Tail light connection MOUNTING THE CONSOLE S The mounting of th
48. as travelling speed increases so it is important to heed this travelling speed To determine the correct tyre pressure Determine the maximum weight of the sprayer when loaded do not forget to add the weight of the rinse water tank and the foam marker tank when filled limit 2 Allow for each tyre to carry half the maximum loaded weight of the sprayer The tyre pressure also needs to be checked this does not allow for any load on the regularly check every 8 to 12 hours of tractor pull or cyclical loading which operation and maintained at the required provides for a safety margin tyre pressure 3 Determine what tyre size and ply is on There are many factors concerning the the sprayer appropriate tyre pressure for a particular 4 Determine what appropriate tyre tyre and load For example the tyre size rim type tyre status driven or free rolling load speed haul length and ply rating all need to be considered when determining the tyre pressure GOLDACRES TYRE CHART pressure will provide the load capacity required by the respective tyre as indicated in the following table For further information on wheels amp tyres please refer to the maintenance chapter Tyre Ply Rated Rated Cyclic lOkm hr 20km hr 30km hr 40km hr Size Pressure Capacity Loading KPa Kg Pressure KPa 14 9x24 8 180 1600 234 2992 2080 1840 1728 16 9x34 10 200 2360 260 4413 3068 2714 2549 18 4x38 14 250 3450 325 645 4485 39
49. ating pressure For further information refer to the maintenance chapter Boom Valves Motorised boom valves for control of boom section on off are fitted as standard Typically these are mounted on the boom centre section at the rear of the sprayer The number fitted is dependent on on the number of boom sections and number of boom lines Controller Raven automatic rate controllers are fitted as standard Automatic rate controllers will maintain a user defined application rate automatically as the towing vehicle speed changes In order to function the automatic rate controller relies on a compatible and functional flow meter speed sensor and control valve For specific information on Raven controllers please refer to Raven operator s manual supplied and calibration section of this manual Filtration Filtration is a critical part of the sprayer s performance Goldacres sprayers are typically fitted with x Suction filters 30 mesh 2 x Pressure filters 1 x 80 amp x 100 mesh Nozzle strainers Pump Udor positive displacement oil backed diaphragm pumps are fitted as standard on Goldacres equipment The normal operating range is from 8 bar which is sufficient for efficient nozzle performance A PTO drive is standard and a hydraulic drive is optional SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL Chemical Induction The method of chemical induction into your sprayer is dependent on the optional
50. be ball valves are closed 6 Operate the pump at the lowest speed necessary to generate at least 58 psi delivery pressure as displayed on the sprayer pressure gauge Do not run faster than 540 RPM NA UJ NOTE The higher the pump delivery pressure the greater the venturi suction and the quicker the hopper will transfer the chemical The delivery pressure should not exceed 100 psi as determined by the pressure relief valve setting 7 The wash down hose is also useful for ensuring all chemical is clear of the hopper only available when fresh water coming into the fill station 8 Put the required amount of chemical into the hopper liquid or granular Wear the necessary protective clothing and use the required safety equipment to avoid exposure to chemicals 9 Open the hopper tank ball valve at the bottom of the hopper by turning the yellow handle up The chemical should be now transferring to the main spray tank ORinse all chemical drums and the hopper as per the rinsing instructions When finished using the hopper Close the hopper tank ball valve at the bottom of the hopper by turning the yellow handle so that it is horizontal Turn the bypass valve ON Turn the induction hopper flip valve Ensure that the agitator valve is ON The sprayer should always be agitating until spraying begins Raise the hopper to its transport position and replace the retaining pin in the mechanism VORT
51. been achieved NOTE These procedures shoki be performed for both sides of the boom Procedure for adgisting shim at the bottom of the hinge 1 inspect the boom in the folded and untoided Akne to determine the amount of adjustment required 2 Fully unka the boom min the working position it s completely 3 Place support stands under the inner wings an both sue of the prayer 4 Lower the boom onto the support stands SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE 5 Loosen the bolts on the kiam of the hinge Wh an asustant lime the boom end completely remove the bolts catching the shims as they fall 7 Alter ukine the regumed amount of sins tn the stack reinsert the stack as shown in the previous section B Insert the Trst bolt and finger tphiten 9 Rotate shims amd position the second bolt depor Ry opposite to the IO Alter positioning the last Do bolts The assistant may mer release the boom 11 Tighten the bolts E 55i 6 pang around again checking the tanque 12 Open the tap on the indraubc ling cylinder and the boom checking the correct alignmerst has been achieved SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE THREE DIMENSIONAL BREAKWAY Three Breakaway lata Setup instructis I the boom in the working positi isolate the morados by closing the valves the lift cylinders choc
52. between the brake linings and the drum visually through the inspection hole in the dust cover at the rear of the drum It is probable that the linings are worn when the actuator travel has increased significantly Check the thickness of the brake linings minimum allowable 5mm The brake shoes should be replaced as soon as the minimum lining thickness is reached Check that the brakes are clean Clean them if necessary Lubricate brake cam shaft bearings with grease lightly to avoid grease deposits on the brake linings and drums Adjusting brakes with fixed levers Take up the slack when the actuator stroke reaches about two thirds of the maximum travel To take up the slack turn the lever by one or more splines ensuring that the brakes are not touching when released to prevent SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL overheating the brakes Never change the linkage position for the actuator on the lever without authorization from the vehicle manufacturer as the vehicle will have been tested with the actuator at this position the brake operating levers have several holes always use the original hole For braking systems with a yoke the yoke must remain parallel with the axle especially when the brakes are fully applied This means that the stroke of the levers on the brakes at each side must be identical Adjusting brakes with adjustable levers Take up the slack when the actuator stroke reaches about two thirds of th
53. chemical induction equipment fitted to your sprayer Goldacres chemical induction equipment available includes Chemical probe Chemical induction hopper Transcal volumetric measuring device Direct Chemical Injection modules Booms Goldacres booms are available in a variety of sizes up to 36 metres in width Both Delta 18 24 metres and Tri Tech booms 24 36 metres feature hydraulic lift and fold with control from the cabin of your tractor Individual wing tilt is available as an option on both models All booms feature pitch roll and yaw suspension in order to provide a superior boom ride and assist in the efficient application of chemical to your target Nozzles As information regarding nozzles is specific to those being used in your application no specific reference is made to nozzle application rates or nozzle types in this operator s manual Goldacres suggest the use of a current nozzle selection catalogue for reference to nozzle sizes outputs spray patterns and general spraying information For more technical information on the function of spray nozzles and factors affecting their performance you can also use the TeeJet User s guide to spray nozzles GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS The TeeJet nozzle selection catalogue and Users guide to spray nozzles are available from Goldacres dealers or as a free download from the TeeJet website www teejet com Machine L
54. d p there has been no failure to maintain a record of hours of operation which record shall contain full details of all inspections repairs and maintenance and produce same to Goldacres Pathway at the time of the warranty claim q the defective Goods or any damaged part of the Goods are promptly returned free of cost to Goldacres Pathway or a representative of Goldacres Pathway r all warranty related repairs have been carried out with the prior authorisation of Goldacres Pathway 2 if Goods or any part thereof are not manufactured by Goldacres Pathway in particular engines engine accessories transmissions transfer cases differentials tyres tubes batteries and radios and UHFs the guarantee of the manufacturer thereof shall be accepted by the purchaser and is the only guarantee given to the purchaser in respect of the Goods or that part 3 inthe case of hydraulic systems Goldacres Pathway shall replace defective parts in accordance with section 6 1 of these conditions provided that the failure of the part was not related to contamination within the system Goldacres Pathway shall not be liable for labour in the case of repairing hydraulic system defects 4 this warranty does not extend to components considered as normal wear items including but not limited to nozzles chains belts filters brake pads polyethylene bushes and liquid pump valves valve O rings diaphragms and seals 5 Goldacres Pathway shall not be liable for and
55. e Main tank fill Used to direct external water delivery to main tank When the main tank fill ball valve is on the other functions of the fill manifold can be used however they will not be under pressure as only a small amount of flow will be directed to the fill manifold 2 Enviro drum coupling rinse With the micromatic envirodrum coupling connected to the enviro rinse coupling having this function ON will allow fresh water to circulate through the coupling 3 Bypass Turn ON bypass when in spray mode 4 Suction selection valve Turn ball valve to suck from either main tank or fresh water tank 5 Standard valve The standard valve regulates the flow being directed to the booms 6 Pressure relief valve Used to set maximum system pressure 7 Manifold pressure gauge Used to set manifold pressure with relief valve SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL OPERATION MACHINE KEY FEATURES 2 KK r ib EIS y A A 2 DR Z u Diaphragm pump Jack EZ controll fill amp pressure manifold Pressure filters Chemical induction hopper option Mudguards Boom paralift Main tank lid 0 DU SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL FILLING When filling the machine it is necessary to connect to an external water source The main tank should always be filled through the quick fill This line fills through the top of the tank and then through a hose inside the tank so that
56. e Ensure grease has penetrated completely through the bearing Slide new inner bearing onto shaft Place hub back onto axle and fill cavity with grease Insert new outer bearing Fit washer and do nut up firm Perform the pre load test on the hub to determine how tight to set the nut The pre load needs to 2kg This test is performed by tying string or rope to a stud and wrapping it around the outside of all the studs With a set of tension scales connected to the rope pull the scales The hub should begin to rotate at 2kg Tighten or loosen the nut to achieve the required setting Fit split pin and bolt the bearing dust cap in place Removing a wheel from the sprayer The sprayer must be hitched to the appropriate towing vehicle The engine of the towing vehicle must be turned off and the park brake applied Chock the wheel s that is are not to be removed with an appropriate item to prevent the sprayer from moving With a wheel nut wrench loosen all the wheel nuts on the wheel that you wish to remove Do not remove wheel nuts until the tyre is off the ground Place a jack on level firm and stable SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE foundation under the sprayer axle and between the two axle bolts near the wheel to be removed The jack may need to have a large piece of timber or steel placed under it so that the jack will not sink Use the jack
57. e the sprayer hitch in line with the tractor hitch Step 3 Reverse the tractor into sprayer hitch until aligned and insert drawbar pin not supplied Then connect safety chains Step 4 With the sprayer securely attached to the tractor raise the jack until weight is transferrred to the tractor Then raise the jack and store in transport position as pictured Step 5 Fit the PTO shaft if applicable Grease the PTO shaft as per the lubricrtion schedule Fit the sprayer ensuring that the locking pin is correctly engaged Ensure that all safety guards and chains are in place It is important that the instructions fitting the PTO shaft are followed for first time PTO shaft setup For hydraulic drive pumps connect hydraulic hoses to tractor remote outlets Refer to general info amp specs chapter for important hydraulic information Step 6 Fit the spray controller and any other switch boxes supplied in tractor cabin Make sure that all controllers and switch boxes are securely mounted Step 7 Connect any power leads from controller or switch boxes directly to battery Step 8 Connect drawbar connections hydraulic hoses wiring loom speed sensor cable tail light plug and any other connections between the tractor and the sprayer Disconnection of the sprayer from the tractor is the reverse of the above instructions SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL PRE OPERATION FITTINGTHE PTO S
58. e adhered to Disconnect console from console cable 2 Disconnect console cable from power source i e battery 3 Remove the plunger and spring from the solenoids This will open the boom valves To start and stop spraying through the nozzles start and stop the pump NOTE Care should be taken because there is no agitation while the nozzles are not spraying For base model sprayers Adjust the manual pressure relief valve to alter the spraying pressure to the desired pressure as shown by the pressure gauge on the sprayer If the desired spraying pressure is not able to be achieved alter the pressure relief valve setting so as to achieve the desired pressure i e alter the adjusting stem For sprayers fitted with a dual boom Remove electric motor from three way fast close valve and manually rotate valve until desired spraying pressure is achieved Drive the sprayer at a constant speed as measured by the tractor in order to apply the required application volume as determined by the nozzle selection chart The sprayer should then be able to be operated in order to empty the tank Once the sprayer is empty of chemical partially fill the tank with fresh water no chemical so that testing can be performed in order to correct the problem Repair or replace the console as soon as possible SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING CHEM PROBE amp TRANSCAL Problem Common Causes Common Solution Tra
59. e consoles within the cabin of your tractor is a critical part of the set up process It is important that the consoles are mounted in the cabin in such a way that it cannot cause harm to the operator under any circumstance while also being mounted in a user friendly way When the sprayer is removed from the tractor and the consoles are to remain fitted Example of consoles securely mounted in cabin SCS4400 console and additional consoles shown please ensure that all console s remain firmly as examble only mounted and cannot become a projectile For specific information on mounting the consoles please refer to the Raven installation and service manual supplied SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL Es PRE OPERATION CONNECTING THE CONSOLES The consoles should be connected as per the electrical schematics following These schematics provide you with a layout of all connections to ensure that the system is properly connected prior to operation To connect to the battery With the consoles mounted in the cabin turn the power switch to OFF and route the red and white battery wires to a 12v battery Attach the white battery wire to a negative terminal and the red battery wire to a positive terminal Attach the negative wires last SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL
60. e maximum stroke To take up the slack turn the adjustment screw on the lever to adjust the relative position of the cam and the lever The actuator brakes by pushing the lever to turn it in a particular direction The screw must be adjusted so that the cam moves in this direction to take up the slack The direction in which the screw must be turned depends on the configuration Ensure that the brakes are not touching when released to prevent overheating the brakes Never change the linkage position for the actuator on the lever without authorization from the vehicle manufacturer as the vehicle will have been tested with the actuator at this position the brake operating levers have several holes always use the original hole Seasonally Clean wheel bearings inspect re grease and set bearing pre load If the axle bearings have become worn or damaged and need replacing the following procedure should be followed Remove the bolts from the bearing dust LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE cap and clean out as mush grease as possible Remove the split pin and castle nut and washer Slide the outer bearing and hub off the axle Bearing puller may be required Remove the inner bearing f the seal is also to be replaced remove it as well Clean all existing grease from the axle and the hub and wash in petrol Insert new rear seal Load the two new bearings with grease prior to fitting on the axl
61. e rate of suction flow and hence the amount of time required to transfer the chemical Water and air have low viscosities whereas molasses is an example of a highly viscous liquid The higher the viscosity of the liquid the longer OVERVIEW it takes to transfer via the chemical probe If the viscosity of a chemical is such that it takes too long to transfer dilute the chemical with water which will reduce the viscosity and then transfer the solution The chemical should be transferred after about 2076 to 5076 of the required water quantity has been added to the sprayer tank This will ensure that agitation takes place when the remaining water is added The end of the probe is not flat so that the probe when placed flat against the bottom of the container will not restrict the flow of chemical Chemical Probe FRONT MOUNT MODULE OPERATORS MANUAL CHEMICAL PROBE OPERATION WARNING It is critical that the chemical 9 The chemical should be now transferring probe venturi continues to operate for a to the sprayer tank via the venturi filler minimum of 30 seconds following use This O When all of the chemical has been will ensure that no chemical is left in the transferred rinse the chemical container line prior to the probe being disconnected with water and transfer the rinsate to the sprayer tank via the probe This To operate the chemical probe should ensure that the entire chemical is Add 20 percent
62. e the warranty registration card and return the Goldacres at your earliest convenience PRE DELIVERY The correct delivery of a sprayer is important for all concerned the customer the dealer and Goldacres As part of the dealers obligations when selling a new sprayer a pre delivery checklist is to be completed Following pre delivery the sprayer delivery should be performed at the owner s property utilising the tractor that they intend to use for spraying If PRE DELIVERY CHECKLIST Dealer to complete POST DELIVERY CHECKLIST Dealer to complete WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Dealer amp customer to complete delivery cannot take place on the customers property it is recommended that the tractor is taken to the dealership for set up The following pre delivery checklist is to be completed by the dealer and filed at the dealership SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL WARRANTY amp REGISTRATION SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL C25 WARRANTY amp REGISTRATION GOLDACRES POST DELIVERY CHECKLIST The correct delivery of a sprayer is important for all concerned the customer the dealer and Goldacres Where applicable dealers are to complete the post delivery checklist after the first 50 hours of use Following completion this is to be returned to Goldacres by the dealer SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL WARRANTY amp REGISTRATION
63. ed and used in place of the wheel speed sensor To receive a speed reading from the GPS unit a pulsed niema string must be connected to the speed cable of the CALIBRATION console The console must then be set up to accept GPS speed This is called radar in the console calibration settings When using GPS the console speed cal figure is 200 initially and then can be fine tuned from this figure See calibration chapter for further information on console setup Radar speed sensor The console can also utlise a radar signal for ground speed reading A harness can be fitted to the tractor radar harness to send a pulsed signal to the console speed harness The console must be setup to receive speed as Radar When using a radar the console speed cal figure is 200 initially and then can be fine tuned from this figure See calibration chapter for further information on console setup SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CALIBRATION RAVEN SCS440 450 CALIBRATION The following information is applicable for the SCS 440 and SCS 450 consoles Initially displaying SP 1 and CAL 440 Console STEP 1 Press ENTER to lock in SP Wheel Drive or Drive Shaft Speed Sensor For Radar Speed Sensor toggle to SP 2 by pressing CE then ENTER STEP 2 Press ENTER to lock in C SD Standard Valve NOTE These 2 steps are very important because the system will appear to function properly but if the u
64. eing applied via the boom is controlled When the console is in the automatic mode as the ground speed increases the flow to the booms required to maintain the application volume will be increased This will result in the pressure as displayed on the gauge increasing Conversely as the ground speed decreases the required flow to the booms as well as the pressure decreases When the console is in the manual mode as the ground speed increases the pressure and flow will remain constant and the application volume will decrease Similarly as the ground speed decreases again the pressure and flow will remain constant and the application rate will increase Record your console calibration information in the table below for future reference 2 C SD Boom Cal Boom 2 Cal Boom 3 Cal Boom 4 Cal Boom 5 Cal Boom 6 Cal Boom 7 Cal Meter Cal Useful formulas L ha x km hr x W L Min per nozzle 20 000 60000 x l min per nozzle i Km hr x W Metres x 3 6 Km hr Time seconds SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CALIBRATION OVERVIEW e lt eo x oo 952525 T 2 toto y Wheel speed sensor location Flow meter location on right hand side wheel CONTROL VALVE The standard valve is located behind the EZ control fill and pressure manifold The standard valve regulates the flow going to the boom sections directed via the console It co
65. equately trained in the safe operation of this equipment It is important that all operator s have read and fully understand the operator s manual prior to using this equipment All new operator s should be trained in an area without bystanders or obstructions and become familar with the sprayer controls prior to operation Explanation of key terms used in this operator s manual DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTE You will be killed or seriously hurt if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously hurt if you don t follow instructions You can be hurt if you don t follow instructions Is used to notify people of installation operation or maintenance information that is important but not hazard related SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS Any unauthorised modifications to this equipment may affect its function and create a serious safety risk Keep clear of overhead obstructions especially powerlines as contact can be fatal Never attempt to clean parts or nozzles by blowing with mouth Never attempt to siphon chemicals or substances by sucking e It is imperative that the vehicle manufacturer s specifications be checked and all instructions for use when transporting or towing be adhered to at all times Care should be taken when transferring liquid into the tank to ensure that the gross weight of the equipment does not exceed the ca
66. er and leave the respective BOOM BALANCE cylinders at a controlled rate This has the effect of slowing down the rate of fluid transfer and thus causes the boom to open and close more slowly protecting the boom from damage If the phasing cylinders do not fold together information on re phasing the rams can be found in the maintenance chapter The Delta boom suspension system causes the boom to adpot the same plane as the spray tanker If one side is heavier than the other the boom will tend to hang lower on the heavy side so both sides need to be balanced for the boom ends to be of the same height To acheive this boom counterweight as pictured can be included on the boom and placed strategically so that it compensates BOOM CABLES and balances the boom The counterweight can have more weight added and or be moved to balance the boom correctly Boom cables are a critical part of the Delta boom and it is important to ensure that boom cables are correctly adjusted prior to operation Loose boom cables can cause boom damage by allowing the outer boom section to hang out of alignment or to break away too easily This can shorten the sprayers life by placing unnecessary stresses on the boom lift and chassis The cable tension can be checked by inspecting the cable springs which must have a 2 3mm gap between the coils Boom alignment can be checked by visually inspecting the straightness of the
67. erator 5 3 Foam Accumulator 15 3 Compressor 15 3 Compressor air filter 15 3 Foam concentrate 15 4 Using the foam marker 5 5 Exacta foam marker schematic 15 7 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL Qs EXACTA MARKER FOAM GENERAL Exacta Foam WITH direct injection The Exacta foam marking system with Direct Injection features the foam concentrate and water being contained in separate tanks With this system the foam concentrate is injected directly into the water line which is then mixed with air in the foam generator along the boom The generated foam is then forced to the accumulator at the end of the boom Both the foam concentrate tank and foam ML water tank are pressurised by back pressure typically around 70 kPa A control valve needle valve in the foam concentrate line regulates the amount of concentrate used A control valve needle valve is used to vary the amount of water being delivered which enables variability in the foam composition to suit appropriate spraying conditions The system is controlled electrically via the foam control console from the cabin The compressor diverter unit is mounted on the sprayer and thus the compressor noise is not a problem for the operator SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL EXACTA FOAM MARKER FOAM GENERATOR The foam generator comprises
68. erformance volumes and or capacity figures given by Goldacres Pathway are estimates only Goldacres Pathway shall be under no liability for damages for failure to obtain such figures unless specifically guaranteed in writing and any such written guarantee shall be subject to the recognised tolerances applicable to such figures The suitability of chemicals and other liquids for any application and the application methods and the environmental effects shall be sole decision and responsibility of the purchaser and the user of the Goods Goldacres Pathway gives no warranty as to the suitability of any chemicals or other liquids for any application nor the application methods nor the environmental effects which may result from the use of the Goods Goldacres Pathway shall be under no liability for damages arising out of the use of any chemicals liquids or mixtures in the Goods nor for any application nor for the application methods nor for the environmental effects which may result from the use of the Goods Limit of Liability 6 1 Goldacres Pathway liability for Goods manufactured by it is limited to making good any defects by repairing the same at Goldacres Pathway option by replacement within a period not exceeding either 1000 hours or twelve calendar months whichever comes first after the Goods have been dispatched provided that a the defects have arisen solely from faulty materials or workmanship b the Goods have not received maltreatment
69. f the hopper The hopper can be rinsed and the rinsate emptied through the hopper drain ball valve rather than transferred into the main spray tank To do this Ensure the fresh water filling supply pump system is operating 2 Open the hopper rinse valve on the top of the hopper OPEN the hopper tank ball valve at the bottom of the hopper by turning up the yellow handle so that it is vertical removing the rinsate from the hopper 4 Open the hopper drain valve CAUTION Do not have the sprayer pump operating NOTE Take proper safety precautions to avoid any contact with rinsate when draining as it may contain chemical residue Be careful as to where the rinsate is being deposited as it may contain chemical residue his procedure will not rinse the hose from the bottom of the hopper to the main tank CHEMICAL PROBE CHEMICAL PROBE General 2 2 Overview 2 2 Operati A 2 3 FRONT MOUNT MODULE OPERATORS MANUAL CHEMICAL PROBE GENERAL A simple method of transferring chemical into the sprayer tank is via the chemical probe The chemical probe enables the chemicals to be transferred with minimal exposure to the operator The probe is used in conjunction with the Venturi filler located on the top of the tank which creates the required suction on the pressure side of the pump The viscosity of the chemical being transferred will affect th
70. formance you can also use the TeeJet User s guide to spray nozzles The TeeJet nozzle selection catalogue and Users guide to spray nozzles are available from Goldacres dealers or as a free download from the TeeJet website SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DELTA BOOM 3D BREAKAWAY HINGE Tri Tech booms feature the unique three It is important that the 3D breakaway hinge dimensional breakaway hinge which allows is properly adjusted when in operation the tip to break forward backward and Adjustment instructions can be found in the upward if an obstruction is hit The 3D maintenance chapter breakaway hinge aims to eliminate any further damage to the remainder of the boom should an obstruction be hit BOOM PROTECTORS Stainless steel boom protectors are fitted on the boom to protect the boom when resting on the boom rests for transport It is important to ensure that the boom protectors are fitted correctly Correctly fitted boom protectors SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DELTA BOOM FENCE LINE JETS Option Goldacres offer manually and electrically operated fence line jets The fenceline jet is designed to enable the operator to spray right up to the boundary fence without having the boom too close to the fence The angle of the off centre jet can be altered to suit particular applications but it should enable the boom to be inside the fence by about metre and still be able to spra
71. he tank in order for the pump delivery to create the venturi effect via the venturi fitting This will also ensure that agitation takes place when the remaining water is added Lower the hopper for convenience Check that the delivery hose to the hop per is not restricted or kinked Ensure that the red handle on the pump three way ball valve is pointing towards the main tank sump 4 Open the induction hopper ball valve and if required the supermix agitator ball valve 5 Ensure the bypass line ball valve and the chemical probe ball valves are closed 6 Operate the pump at the lowest speed necessary to generate at least 58 psi delivery pressure as displayed on the sprayer pressure gauge Do not run faster than 540 RPM NA UJ NOTE The higher the pump delivery pressure the greater the venturi suction and the quicker the hopper will trans fer the chemical The delivery pressure should not exceed 100 psi as determined by the pressure relief valve setting 7 The wash down hose is also useful for ensuring all chemical is clear of the hop per only available when fresh water com ing into the fill station 8 Put the required amount of chemical into the hopper liquid or granular Wear the necessary protective clothing and use the required safety equipment to avoid expo sure to chemicals 9 Open the hopper tank ball valve at the bottom of the hopper by turning the yellow handle up The chemical should be no
72. he expressed written consent endorsed hereon of the Managing Director of Goldacres Trading P L Warranty Terms 3 The warranty relating to the Goods and all other products sold and if any services sold or provided by Goldacres Pathway are contained in these warranty terms and conditions and additional terms and conditions as described by the documents Pathway Forklifts warranty terms and conditions or Pathway Pumps warranty terms and conditions Specifications etc Catalogues etc Quantities 4 All specifications without limiting the generality of same including drawings particulars of weights volumes capacities dimensions load factors are approximate only and any deviation shall not be taken to vitiate any contract with Goldacres Pathway or form any claim against Goldacres Pathway The descriptions illustrations and performances contained in catalogues price lists and other advertising matter do not form part of the contract of sale of the Goods Where specifications drawings or other particulars are supplied by Purchaser Goldacres Pathway price is made on estimates of quantities required Should there be any adjustments in quantities above or below the quantities estimated by Goldacres Pathway and set out in a quotation then any such increase or decrease shall be adjusted on a unit rate basis according to unit prices set out herein Performance Capacities Chemicals Liquids Application Methods Environmental Effects Any p
73. he shaft 300 350 Hrs Change Pump oil Pump oil should be changed very 300 350 Hrs Use SAE 30W40 oil On an ROI60 or RO320 pump the drain plug in between the two pump mounts underneath the pump An RO250 has the drain plug on the drive shaft face below the shaft Seasonally Check pump air accumulator pressure 690psi The air pressure in the air accumulator must be maintained to the correct pressure If the accumulator constantly looses pressure the valve or diaphragm may need replacing To recharge the accumulator charge it to 690 psi then run the pump at normal operating RPM Looking at the pressure gauge release some pressure until there is as little pulsation as possible This will ensure a very even and constant pressure delivery CHASSIS WHEELS TYRES amp AXLES 8 Hrs Check tyre pressure It is very important to maintain correct tyre pressures to optimize SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE sprayer stability determine the required tyre pressure refer to the tyre specification chart in the general information section of the operator manual If the tyre has constant leak the valve may be loose or need replacing or the tyre may have a puncher Check wheel nuts are torqued correctly Wheel nuts must be checked every 8 Hrs and re torqued to 320 ft Ib if required Follow the below sequence to ensure an even torque distribution 25 Hrs Grease wheel bearings Grease
74. ic cylinders all hydraulic cylinders excluding wing tilt cylinder have A SAE 30W40 engine oil should be used in grease points at the clevis the diaphragm pump Chassis amp PTO grease points SE 50 hours 2 Y N 25 hours ee ee ye ee 9 Ct et 2225252525 e ee b be GSA 3 months GA 3 months 50 hours mmm ack 3 monthly Induction hopper pivots 3 monthly NOTE The drawing above does not show hydraulic cylinders Each hydraulic cylinder has a grease nibble located at each end These boints should be greased on a 50 hourly basis SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE Boom centre section grease points GA222 GA222 8 hours GA222 GA222 8 hours 8 hours Delta links 50 hourly NOTE The drawing above does not show hydraulic cylinders Each hydraulic cylinder has a grease nipple located at each end These points should be greased on a 50 hourly basis GA222 8 hours 3D breakaway oil points Oil Interval Pivot points on 3D breakaway 8 hourly SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL MAINTENANCE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The pressure relief valve provides relief when the pressure exceeds a pre determined value Altering the adjusting stem will affect the setting at which the relief
75. ical supplier To use the flush water tank to flush pump amp boom only Turn pump off 2 Turn 3 way suction selection valve to draw from flush water tank rather than main product tank 3 Set Raven console into manual mode 4 Switch all boom sections to ON 5 Turn off bypass tap then hold increase button for 15 20 secs This will ensure that standard valve is fully open to direct all flow to booms This will eliminate bypass from the booms to main tank 6 Turn pump ON The pump will now draw water from the flush water tank and direct all flow to the booms 7 Keep boom switches on until the contents of the flush water tank has been run through the booms DECONTAMINATION Decontamination of your spraying equipment is important when changing chemicals or application methods Information specific to your circumstances the spraying equipment being used and the chemicals being applied should be provided OPERATION To flush entire system pump boom amp tank Drain the main tank 2 Connect to external water source to provide fresh water supply 3 Turn main tank fill tap OFF to direct external water supply to the fill manifold under pressure 4 Engage tank rinse nozzles with the flip valve on EZ control if fitted and allow rinsate to drain out through the main tank drain 5 Close main tank drain 6 Add a quantity of fresh water a minimum of approximately twice the pumps capacity to the main
76. imitations All Goldacres equipment is subject to operating limitations it is the operator s responsibility to ensure that this equipment is being operated within these limitations and appropriately to the operating conditions at hand Goldacres do not endorse use of this machine for spraying at speeds greater than 20 km hr and should not be used in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees celsius Each indivual boom section has a maximum delivery of 35 litres per minute with clean filters fitted With clean filters fitted the maximum combined flow of all boom sections is limited to 140 litres per minute or 5076 of the pump flow whichever is the lesser amount Custom built equipment Where the owner of this sprayer has requested that custom built equipment or options be fitted to this sprayer it is necessary to understand that custom fabrication and engineering is subject to many variables Goldacres cannot fully field test all custom built options prior to despatch and owners of new sprayers fitted with custom built equipment or options need to understand that the functionality of these items may require refining in order to operate as desired SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS Wheels amp Tyres Alltyres used on Goldacres sprayers have been designed to carry the maximum loaded weight of the sprayer when travelling at 20 km h The load capacity of the tyres decreases
77. inattention or interference c accessories of any kind used by the purchaser are manufactured or approved by Goldacres Pathway d where applicable the seals on the Goods remain unbroken e there has been no improper adjustment calibration or operation f the use of accessories including consumables hardware or software not manufactured by Goldacres Pathway has been approved in writing by Goldacres Pathway 9 contamination or leakage has been caused or induced h modification to the Goods have been authorised in writing by Goldacres Pathway i there has been no inadequate or incorrect use storage handling or application of the Goods j there has been no use or operation of the Goods outside of the physical electrical or environmental specifications of the Goods k there has been no inadequate or incorrect site preparations I there has been no inadequate or improper maintenance of the Goods m ithas not been caused by fair wear and tear and n firstly the Goods have been thoroughly inspected and any damage from whatever cause to the Goods and in particular the structure welding seams bolts booms has been repaired prior to the Goods being operated used driven or moved and on each occasion the tanks are filled and 0 there has been no failure to comply with the requirements of all present or future laws or regulations relating to the Goods and or the use and or the operation of the Goods an
78. ines electric controls etc Where fitted remove the PTO shaft from both the sprayer and the tractor and store with the sprayer f necessary remove consoles from cabin and store in a safe and secure location Protect hydraulic hoses and electrical connections TRANSPORTING THE SPRAYER Make sure the tractor has sufficient lifting and braking capacity to tow the sprayer 2 All relevant transport regulations must be adhered to when transporting the sprayer ie speed regulations oversize signs flashing light etc It is the operator s responsibility to know the relevant regulations 3 Make sure the sprayer is securely hitched to the tractor 4 Ensure that the boom is securely supported when travelling and that the tail indicator lights on the sprayer are connected via the 7 pin trailer plug if fitted on sprayer 5 Where a road pack has been installed connect tail light plug CAUTION Take care when reversing with the sprayer attached If driver visibility is restricted use another adult with a clear view to the rear of the sprayer to give reversing directions CAUTION It is che operator s responsibility to know the tare weight and gross weight of the sprayer Contact Pathway Goldacres dealer to ascertain a more precise tare weight for your sprayer if unsure If any alterations are made to the sprayer it is the operator s responsibility to know the tare weight and the gross weight of the modified
79. ing away from all moving parts to prevent injury Never operate this machine with covers shrouds or guards removed PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE Always wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment designed for the job Exposure to loud noise over an extended period can cause impairment or loss of hearing Be active in the conservation of your hearing and wear appropriate hearing protection at all times Chemicals can be harmful to humans appropriate PPE should be used when handling chemicals Always refer to the chemical manufacturers label for guidelines on the appropriate PPE to use with the chemical s you are using Goldacres also suggest that you read and understand the following Australian standards Australian Standard for Chemical protective clothing AS3765 Australian Standard for Respiratory protection devices 51715 AIR BORNE PARTICLES Always stand well clear of equipment during operation Any spray drift is dangerous and may be hazardous to humans SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL WARNINGS Continued When heating and welding components ensure that all paint and other such materials are removed Often hazardous air borne particles and fumes are generated from welding and heating When sanding the machine work in a well ventilated area and wear an approved respirator If a solvent is used to remove paint and other substances wash the area with soap and water to neut
80. ions have been performed turn the external water delivery system OFF Adding chemical to the main tank Where chemical induction equipment chemical probe induction hopper transcal DCI has been fitted please refer to the instructions on operating this equipment at the rear of this manual SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL OPERATION SPRAY APPLICATION After completing the filling process you are now ready to start spraying While travelling from the fill station to the field the pump should be operating at 450 540 rpm with the agitator operating to ensure that the chemical mix is adequately agitated prior to spraying NOTE The following information is provided as a guide only It is the responsibility of the operator to assess the conditions in the field where the spray application is taking place Enter the field unfold boom and set the boom to desired height above the target and have pump running 2 Switch on the console and set to run in self test mode while stationary Information on running in self test mode can be found in the Raven operators manual supplied 3 Turn on all boom sections AGITATION To acheive satisfactory agitation The following guidelines are recommended Add 20 percent of the tanks volume of fresh water to the main tank 2 Add all chemicals 3 Add the remaining quanity of water required 4 Turn the agitator on with the pump at operating speed NOTE
81. itted with a spray application controller initiate a self test procedure and set the application rate and speed to the settings depicted in your Rate Chart at which you expect to spray 3 Then place the jug under one of the nozzles for minute exactly and then record the volume of liquid collected 4 Repeat the test over a representative sample of the jets in each boom section 5 Compare the volume collected from each nozzle to the stated volume in your rate chart It should be no more than plus or minus 1076 of the volume stated in your o SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CALIBRATION Nozzle Supplier s rate chart 6 In the event that any of your nozzles do not deliver the required volume a further investigation is required which may include but not be limited to a Cleaning the nozzles using the method recommended by the nozzle supplier b Replacing the nozzles TeeJet advise that nozzles that flow greater than 1076 of their stated volume are worn out and should be replaced c Cleaning nozzle filters d Replacing filters e Replacing pump diaphragms f Replacing the pump g Ensuring that the application rate required does not exceed the maxi mum flow and pressure parameters of the sprayer LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 9 LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule 9 2 Lubrication 9 3 Maintenance
82. k the tyres front and rear and remove the keys from the T Veen the biim mounting plates are Hied there must be clearance of mm between the botiam of the outer plate and the of the inner plate ut 3 Locate the mounting plate und retammng u bedis Position outer whet 50 that the centre of the bottom thread E 160mm from the inner edge of the mounting plate Tighten both bolis up once the plate is in ths prii intal Orstance to be 160mm Jmm gap gt Dan SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE record measurement The turn buckle must be until the dierent between the two measurements is 17 Himm This distance m critical as d determines the force needed to mately break the ange away IE the distance between the two centres less than mm A will be very hard to break away If the distance is mare than Sim the hinge will breakaway casi and may become floppy MA P SA T E A 2 T 17mm to 18mm 5 the spring by eye bolt a of pulling force s required to break the hinge way irem tbe rest peon To check thin connect a spring scale in the very end of the breakaway and pull the hinge part is rest position 30 BREAKAWAY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Two things are critical in ensuring the 3D boom breakaway functions correctly the vertical messurement shown in ste
83. l level colour and becoming black or dark grey Pump is noisy Low oil level Refill or replace oil Air accumulator Recharge air accumulator to specified pressure set incorrectly pressure Insufficient lubrication Grease PTO shaft on PTO shaft Replace all bearings Damaged pump valves Replace pump valves e Pump suction line has Clean suction filter and check for leaks air leak or is restricted in suction lines Pump housing or shaft not sliding Check PTO shaft length and lubricate mountings cracked freely or incorrect Check for ice in the pump and let length defrost if required Extremely cold weather can cause liquid in the pump to freeze Shorten shaft Lubricate PTO shaft and uni joints Damaged universal joint The shaft is too long shaft is inadequately lubricated PTO shaft bent or PTO shaft is too short vibrating excessively Replace PTO shaft FLOWMETER amp CONTROLLER Problem Common Causes Common Solution Application rate is Incorrect console Recalibrate console inaccurate unstable or calibration Test wheel speed sensor zero Inconsistent wheel Replace flow meter speed reading Replace control valve Inconsistent spraying volume Faulty control valve Check by using manual inc dec flow control Speed sensor display is Incorrect speed Recalibrate console speed inaccurate unstable or calibration Clean cable pins zero Corroded wheel speed Ensure that
84. lternative method of transferring chemical into the main spray tank The hopper can be lowered to a more convenient height for adding chemicals The chemical can either be in liquid form or granular form and once in the hopper the chemical can then be eas ily transferred into the main spray tank The hopper facilitates drum rinsing with fresh water and the hopper itself can be rinsed and all rinsate then transferred into the tank The hopper transfers the chemical via venturi effect Water from the main spray tank is pumped under the bottom of the OVERVIEW hopper where it passes through a venturi fitting under the hopper This causes a suction effect and when the bottom of the hopper is open via the hopper tank valve the tank contents are drawn into the flow from the pump passing under the hopper and then transferred into the middle of the main spray tank This eliminates chemical attack resulting from high concentrations of chemical coming into contact with spray components NOTE The level indicator should be used as a guide only Reference Function Number Drum rinse nozzle 2 Tank rinse nozzle 3 Level indicator 401 4 Drain tap 5 Hopper tank ball valve 6 Drum rinse nozzle SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CHEMICAL IND HOPPER 40LT OPERATION To operate the induction hopper at least 500 litres of clean water to the main spray tank Initially there needs to be a sufficient amount of water in t
85. lve on the pressure delivery station is ON The Transcal tank needs to be vented when emptying Remove the chemical probe from the container and open the valve on the chemical probe or open the Micromatic fitting 3 Turn the T handle on the Transcal station to EMPTY 4 The chemical should now transfer into the main spray tank NA When finished The Transcal tank and probe or Micromatic coupler should be thoroughly rinsed see rinsing instructions on the pages following 2 Turn the T handle on the Transcal station OFF 3 Turn the valve on the probe 4 Turn the venturi valve 5 Turn the bypass valve ON 6 Ensure that the agitator valve is ON 7 Keep the agitator valve until spraying begins 8 Disconnect the probe or envirodrum line and replace the cam plug in the cam lever fitting SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TRANSCAL TRANSFERRING CHEMICAL WITHOUT MEASURING The chemical can be transferred from the chemical container into the main spray tank bypassing the Transcal tank without the chemical being measured i e by emptying full containers This will reduce the time taken to transfer the chemical To do this you Release the cam lever fitting from the rear of the Transcal station and connect either the probe or the envirodrum line Place the probe in the chemical drum and open the ball valve on the chemical probe or con
86. me reads 3100 litres instead of 3000 litres and the original Meter Cal value is 185 New Meter Cal value 185 x 3100 3000 191 The flow meter is located at the rear of the sprayer on the boom centre section above the boom valves Flowmeter mounted on sprayer SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL SPEED SENSORS Raven automatic rate controllers can utilise a speed reading from A wheel speed sensor GPS receiver Radar speed sensor Wheel speed sensor The wheel speed sensor is fitted to the right hand side wheel of the sprayer and uses four magnets 2 north pole red and 2 south pole black fitted onto the rims to measure speed Wheel speed sensor A north and south magnet must pass the sensor before a pulse is counted The sensor must be mounted between 12mm amp 9 from the face of the magnet to receive a reading The magnets must pass directly through the centre of the sensor face The speed calibration figure on the console indicates a measurement of the circumference of the wheel as it rolls across the ground The wheel speed sensor detects when the wheel completes one revolution and the console calculates the distance the wheel travels therefore giving a km hr reading If the ground speed display reading is incorrect the calibration and sensor condition must be checked see the troubleshooting section GPS receiver If a GPS unit is fitted GPS ground speed can be obtain
87. mical probe 5 Turn the yellow T handle on the Transcal station to EMPTY 6 Operate the Transcal venturi around 100 psi 7 The fresh water should now transfer to the Transcal tank and then into the main spray tank cleaning the lines from the chemical probe to the tank and to the main spray tank UJ When finished Turn the valve on the chemical probe line OFF Turn the chemical probe valve Turn the yellow T handle Turn the venturi valve Ensure that the agitator valve is ON Disconnect the line from the Transcal tank to the probe from the cam lever fitting and replace the cam plug Rinsing the envirodrum line To rinse the Transcal lines after using the Micromatic coupler Connect the Micromatic coupler to the Micromatic rinsing socket 2 Connect the envirodrum suction line to the cam lever socket on the sprayer 3 Turn Chemical Probe valve to ON 4 Open the Envirorum Coupling Rinse valve on the external water delivery station so that the fresh water cleans both the Micromatic coupler and the line to the Transcal tank 5 Turn the venturi ON at 100 psi 6 The fresh water will now rinse through the Micromatic fittings to the Transcal tank and then into the main spray tank 7 When there has been sufficient cleaning with fresh water at least 5 minutes of cleaning close the Envirodrum Coupling Rinse valve When fini
88. nd unfolded positions to determane the amount af Mipriment rered SPECIAL 4UUU EF UPERAIURS MAINUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE 2 koe A 3 Place support stands under the inner wings an both sudes ci the prayer 4 Alter krwering the boom onto the stands lose the tap on the hydraulic lil cylinder 5 Lower the boom onto the support stands Loosen the bolis on the tap of the hinge F Y kh an avsstant applying kramani pressure to the boom end completely remove the bolis the shims as they Dil CALTIONE Do not alkew the outer boam section move about while the hinge bolts are undone as the hinge joint may ritate at the lower bearing housing We have determined this metro to be the safest amd way to align the shims amd insert the erst bolt whilst ming the risk cH crushed fingers Alter adding the required amours of shares to the stark reinsert the stack as shown ek SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE Part No F 0771A Insert the boit and finger tighten HE Rotate the sns amd posibon the second bolt riaponaly opposite to the best 1 Alter the ast two bolts The may now release the pressure on the Doom 12 Tighten the bolts consecutreely 558 TE 65 going around again checking the torque 13 Open the tap on the Biting raise and fold the boom rhecking the correct has
89. nect to the envirodrum and engage the Micromatic handle Turn the venturi valve on the pressure delivery station ON 100 psi see previous instructions 4 The chemical will now transfer from the chemical drum into the main sprayer bypassing the Transcal 5 When the required amount of chemical NA UJ has been transferred close the ball valve on the chemical probe and remove it from the chemical drum or release the Micromatic fitting 6 When finished the probe or Micromatic coupler should be thoroughly rinsed see following instructions 7 Turn the venturi valve 8 Turn the bypass valve ON 9 Ensure that the agitator valve is ON The sprayer agitator should be maintained until spraying begins I0 Disconnect the probe or envirodrum line from the sprayer and re attach black suction hose to the rear of Transcal station SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TRANSCAL RINSING Rinse the chemical probe line If you re wanting to rinse the Transcal lines after using the chemical probe Fill a suitable container with fresh water and any applicable decontaminating agent at least 50 litres of fresh water should be sucked through for sufficient cleaning 2 Remove the cam lever plug and connect the chemical probe line to the cam lever socket at the Transcal station Turn Chemical Probe valve to ON 4 Place the probe into the container with fresh water and open the valve on the che
90. ng 7 Place screen back in position 8 Make sure o ring is in position for proper seal 9 Replace bowl and screw nut on screens in good condition Filter screens that are not regularly cleaned can severely impede liquid flow and delivery pressure If the screens are in anyway damaged they can allow foreign material into the pumping system which can result in damage to the pump solenoids valves and cause blockages in nozzle tips Also if the screens are not properly fitted air can enter the pumping lines which will reduce pump performance All filter screens should be cleaned after every spraying operation Filter screens are best cleaned with a soft brush in clean water or by compressed air SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS If the sides of the boom do not fold together so that they become out of line the hydraulic rams will need to be re phased To do this Open the boom right out and continue to hold the control lever in that position for several seconds until the rams are synchronised The air bleed cap as pictured should also be loosened from time to time to remove air from the system We recommend that periodical re phasing of the rams is good practice as this not only ensures that the rams are working in tandem but that any air that may be trapped in the rams is also forced out of the hydraulic lines SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL
91. nits are incorrect the quantities will be very inaccurate If an error has been made whist calibrating these 2 steps turn the console off then turn back on again with CE pressed and all information will be cleared To see what has been programmed depress SELF TEST 440 and 450 Console for about 5 seconds and the programmed information should be displayed flashing and toggling STEP 3 440 CONSOLES ONLY Press BOOM CAL 1 then ENTER Enter Boom Section in Centimetres Press ENTER For example 6m 600 cm Press 6 then 0 then 0 Most booms are plumbed into a minimum of 3 sections and the console needs to know the width of each section so that when a section is turned off the console can reduce the width of the boom accordingly in order to calculate only the area that is sprayed To measure the boom width for each section count the number of nozzles in each section and multiply by the nozzle spacing i e 12 nozzles in one section at 50 cm metre spacings 12 0 5m 6 metres STEP 4 Press BOOM CAL 2 then ENTER Enter Boom Section in Centimetres Press ENTER For example 6m 600 cm Press 6 then 0 then 0 STEP 5 Press BOOM CAL 3 then ENTER Enter Boom Section in Centimetres Press ENTER For example 6m 600 cm Press 6 then 0 then 0 NOTE If only one or two boom sections are to be used enter 0 for width of boom section not being used STEP 3 450 CONSOLES ON
92. nscal is not working Air leak in the vacuum Check all hose clamps and fittings are or is working too slow system tight e The volume of water Check there are no kinked hoses and supplied to the venture the water pressure is about 5 probe is not sufficient To isolate the area of possible air leak Step 1 First check the operation of the chemical probe only That is by pass the Transcal tank If this will transfer water at a minimum of 30lt min then this part of the system is okay If not check for air leaks at Cam lever fitting at the probe Hose fittings Venturi the venturi can suck air less vacuum where the black drop pipe connects to the orange venturi The venturi may also suck air where the lay hose joins the bottom of the black PVC drop pipe Step 2 Check Transcal tank If the probe is working successfully but the Transcal tank system won t work then the air leak areas to check are The Tank lid This lid may tighten against the metal bracket above the tank and not the tank itself Also the top of the tank needs to be clean and smooth for the lid to seal Also check the lid for cracks and condition of the seal Fitting at the base of the Transcal tank Any hoses and connectors Step 3 probe works correctly and Transcal tank works correctly when using suction probe but envirodrum will not operate check for air leaks in envirodrum fitting this must be thoroughly cleaned afte
93. ntrols the flow to the boom by regulating the amount of liquid that bypasses back to tank Standard valve SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL C3 CALIBRATION FLOWMETER There is a flowmeter on the sprayer with a calibration number attached to it on a white tag The number that is applicable is the one in square brackets i e 185 Note this number down as this is the number that should be entered as the Meter Cal number The flowmeter must be flushed with fresh water before the sprayer is left unused for an extended period of time Also do not allow water to freeze in the flowmeter as this can damage the housing The Flowmeter should be checked at the start of every spraying season and periodically during the season The simplest way to check the accuracy of the flowmeter is to fill the tank to a previously determined volume mark usually top fill marking and then empty the tank through the flowmeter i e via a self test Compare the reading from the flowmeter with the previous known volume If there is a relatively large discrepancy i e more than 50 litres out of a 3000 litre tank the flowmeter should be removed from the sprayer disassembled and the condition of the turbine checked and cleaned make sure it spins freely The flowmeter should then be reassembled and replaced on the sprayer Perform the volume check again and if there is still a discrepancy the Meter Cal No can be changed i e If volu
94. ort position and note position outer boom is in Follow the table below to adjust boom so it sits level in the out work position and to have the bottom chords sitting parallel in the folded transport position Reduce the hydraulic flow to the folding cylinders Do not fold or unfold the boom while the sprayer is still moving ilt operation should be kept to a minimum If the tilt operation is too fast reduce the oil flow Reduce the hydraulic flow to the folding cylinders Do not fold or unfold the boom while the sprayer is still moving Tilt operation should be kept to a minimum If the tilt operation is too fast reduce the oil flow TROUBLESHOOTING TANKS CHASSIS amp WHEELS Problem Common Causes Common Solution The drawbar of the Warn or missing Replace plastic insert sprayer has become plastic insert in noisy and loose towing eye SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLEMENTS CHAPTER 9 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLEMENTS Chemical Ind Hopper 12 Vortex Ind Hopper 3 Chemical probe 14 Exacta Foam 5 ss A 16 CHEMICAL IND HOPPER 40LT CHEMICAL INDUCTION HOPPER 40lt 12 2 Overview 12 2 o 929 hiki 12 3 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CD CHEMICAL IND HOPPER 40LT GENERAL The Chemical Induction Hopper is an a
95. p 4 oi the initial setup instructions mast be beiween aral Hime abo of equal importance is Ihe sprite tension adjusted wath the eye bolt hom in step 5 2 Should the eye bolt on the spring reach the limit of iis acus iment and the desired tension has not been reached the apikm remains to reposon the mechanism mounting plate doser to the end of the boom This will allow foc more of the spring eye boit NOTE M the mechanism mounting plate 5 moved amp rs anportant to adgist the turnibiuckie sa that the vertical measurement shown in step 4 of the initial setup anmitrurtions is still 7 mm ta Bann LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE Minimum Distance of 145mm m Saar d N rtt Oil here NOTE There 5 only about Simm adistment avadabie m the turnibiuckles therefore the ranarum measurement iram the loser u It thread the inside of the breakaway mounting plate can only be 45mm Alter repositicning the mechaniam mounting plate and the turmmiurkte and sing Garon amp is found that the dewred breakaway tension has not been reached the spring wil need to be replaced Contact your local Goldarres dealer for spare parts 3 Finally to ensure the breakaway functions smoothly and with mingnal wear it is important to regularty od the mechanism at the three pnts Healy these points should be mied before cach use of sprayer
96. produced and poor quality foam being generated With the Exacta Direct Injection system our foam concentrate is specially formulated to minimise gumming up of valves and lines and its viscosity is more temperature stable than other brands Please ensure you have good stocks of concentrate on hand at all times NOTE The addition of alcohol based dyes to colour foam can result in much less foam being produced than with standard white foam SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL EXACTA FOAM USING THE FOAM MARKER STANDARD NEEDLE VALVE SETTINGS WATER Booms 24 metres and larger Open the water valve 12 turns CONCENTRATE Booms 24 metres and larger Open the concentrate valve up to 4 turns Start with half this amount and open the concentrate in only quarter turn intervals until the correct foam consistency is reached Allow up to 5 minutes for each needle adjustment to take effect To successfully use the exacta foam marking system it is essential to observe the following points Make sure that initially all ball valves on the external water delivery station are turned 2 If filling of the main spray tank is not required at the same time turn the red handle on the fill ball valve 3 Connect the fresh water fill hose to the quick fill coupling 4 Operate the fresh water pumping system make sure pressure does not exceed 200 kPa OPEN the foam marker breather valve 6 OPEN
97. r each use and check interior pipes in the envirodrum for air leaks or damage SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TROUBLESHO Problem Common Causes Common Solution IN SUMMARY First Check the flow of water into venturi Then Check the probe only 2 Check the probe and Transcal 3 Check Transcal and envirodrum section Tests must be done with water because the speed of the transfer is affected by the increased viscosity of the chemical The old foot valve at the bottom of the drop pipe caused some problems and this has been replaced by lay flat tube on all new sprayers GoldAcres can supply a service kit to retro fit old sprayers to the new lay flat tube When fitting lay flat do not distort the drop pipe when tightening clamp or an air leak can develop It will not be possible to fit the back nut to the venturi when lay flat is fitted Do not remove drop pipe from venturi except for resealing The Transcal tank has Residual vacuum left in When use of the Transcal is complete deformed and sucked in tank when it is not in make sure the venturi probe tap is turned use This is especially off and let the tank vent important when spraying in warm weather or when the sprayer is parked overnight The sight tube on the Ensure the tap on the Probe or Transcal is not giving a Envirodrum coupler is turned off before true indication of the evaluating the tank level tank level SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MAN
98. ralize the work area DO NOT HEAT PRESSURIZED FLUID LINES When conducting any process on the machine that involves heat be aware of pressurized fluid lines in the vicinity of your work area Pressurized lines can be easily cut when the heat over shoots the target object DO NOT CARRY PASSENGERS Do not stand or carry passengers on the steps or platform when the equipment is in motion or when the booms CAUTIONS A supply of fresh water should be with the equipment at all times Tanks are not designed for use with diesel fuel or any flammable liquid Do not use this machine in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius Each individual boom section has a maximum delivery of 35 litres per minute with clean filters fitted he maximum combined flow of all boom sections is limited to 140 litres per minute or 5076 of the pump flow whichever is the lesser amount with clean filters Do not exceed the maximum spraying pressure of 8 Bar Ensure that all bolts are tightened and are being folded or unfolded FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE Fluids escaping from high pressure lines can cause serious injury to skin Hydraulic oil can easily penetrate human skin This hazard can be avoided by relieving the pressure in the system Do not disconnect any hoses nozzles or filters while equipment is operating Disconnecting these components while under pressure may result in uncontrolled fluid discha
99. relief valve setting on pressure manifold Close the ball valve labelled bypass if the pressure increases on the pump gauge there is a problem with the control valve Measure the flow per minute coming out of one nozzle and check the nozzle chart for the corrensponding flow Check the fast close valve is rotating the full 90 degrees when the boom valves are switched off Suctton filter may be blocked Check tank sump and suction line blockages Check suction line for air leaks Check pump speed Check oil for colour change If the oil appears milky a diaphragm will be damaged and needs to be replaced Check valves in pump Verify console calibration settings Check for restriction in bypass line Check pump speed is not too fast Check and clean all pressure and nozzle filters Recalibrate console to allow for pressure loss Check nozzle chart for correct nozzle size Check suction pump for air leaks Adjust pump speed so it is between 400 540rpm Replace pump valves Reset the pressure in air accumulator Replace air accumulator diaphragm Adjust pump speed so it is between 400 540rpm Check pump suction for air leaks SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Common Causes Common Solution Pump oil is becoming Cracked diaphragm Replace all diaphragms milky Pump oil is changing Pump is overheating Check pump speed and oi
100. rge which may be hazardous When the repair is complete ensure that all fittings and lines are secured before re applying pressure secured before operation Where fitted care should be taken to never overfill the diaphragm pump with oil or operate at speeds exceeding 540 rpm Always ensure that the boom is securely supported when travelling SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL NOTES Always read and understand the operator s manual prior to operation of this equipment e It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that there are no decals missing from the equipment and that any damaged or missing decals are replaced prior to operation Goldacres equipment ordered or operated outside the guideline limitations may not be warranted by Goldacres for successful performance Operators working outside these limitations do so at their own risk unless specific advice has been sought from and provided by Goldacres in writing Always read and follow the chemical manufacturer s guidelines for safe application as per the chemical label Particular attention should be given to the recommended target application rate of the chemical being applied as per the chemical label Inspect the equipment thoroughly for damage and wear before operation Lubricate the equipment as per recommended requirements before operating Flush chemicals from equipment immediately after use Certain chemicals may
101. rrying braking and or towing capacity of the vehicle to which the equipment is attached as specified by the vehicle manufacturer NOTE I LITRE WATER I KG Water weighs per litre however conversion factors must be used when spraying liquids that are heavier or lighter than water Example liquid nitrogen has a density of 1 28 kg L and will therefore be significantly heavier than water if the tank is filled completely Suitable care should be taken when driving with the equipment attached to the vehicle Consideration should be given to both the carrying capacity of the vehicle and the gradient of the terrain when determining the speed at which the vehicle can be driven safely Ensure that the maximum speed of the vehicle when loaded is within the vehicle manufacturer s limitations Ensure equipment is securely fastened or attached to vehicle at all times Where equipment is fitted to a tractor ensure tractor linkage arms are secure and do not sway Never stand within the radius of boom wings Never work under any hydraulically raised boom Do not use access steps or ladders on this equipment unless it is safely supported on solid blocks or by vehicle attachment If unsupported the equipment can become unstable and may become likely to tip ENTANGLEMENT IN ROTATING DRIVE LINES Rotating drives can cause serious injury or even death when entanglement occurs Keep hands feet hair an cloth
102. shed e Turn the chemical probe valve OFF e Turn the yellow T handle e Turn the venturi valve that the agitator valve is ON Rinse the Transcal Continue to have the sprayer pump operating and the Transcal venturi system operating at 100 psi 2 Ensure that the tank is vented by turning the yellow T handle on the Transcal station to EMPTY 3 Turn the Transcal Flush valve on the external water delivery station ON 4 The tank and sight tube should be rinsed and the rinsate transferred to the main spray tank 5 Rinse the Transcal tank for as long as recommended on the chemical label or at least two minutes 6 Close the Transcal Flush valve when tank is sufficiently rinsed and the rinsate should all have been transferred to the main spray tank SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TRANSCAL SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL
103. should be replaced 5 Perform above voltage checks 6 Change meter cal number back to previous number TROUBLESHOOTING Keyway 10 o clock 2 o clock Ground Power 6 o clock Signal Voltage readings 10 o clock to 6 o clock 5v DC 10 o clock to 2 o clock 5v DC Keyway 10 o clock 2 o clock Ground Power 6 o clock Signal Voltage readings 10 o clock to 6 o clock 5v DC 10 o clock to 2 o clock 5v DC SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Common Causes Common Solution Volume display is e Meter calibration is Reset meter calibration inaccurate unstable incorrect Replace flowmeter plugs amp pins zero or not changing Flowmeter cable pins Disconnect flowmeter and reinstall in are corroded the correct orientation Flowmeter is pointing Manually test the cable the wrong way Faulty cable Flowmeter appears not Flowmeter is seized or Remove and clean any foreign materials to be working blocked so the turbine spins freely If the flowmeter fails to give accurate readings the following procedures should occur Adjust the spraying pressure by putting the flow control switch into manual and using the increase decrease switch to adjust to the desired pressure as shown on the pressure gauge on the sprayer Drive the sprayer at a constant speed in order to apply the required application volume as determined by the nozzle selection chart The sprayer should then be operated
104. tank as per instructions under filling 7 Turn on pump with agitator and bypass open to allow fresh water to circulate 8 Turn off all taps to allow the pressure relief valve to blow off and purge the relief to tank line 9 Operate induction equipment if fitted with a quantity of fresh water in order to flush venturi system 10 Once complete drain chemical induction hopper where fitted delivery hose externally Now follow the instructions for boom flushing as above keep ball valve drawing from main tank by your agronomist of chemical supplier Follow the flushing instructions above while using the appropriate decontaminating agent SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL OPERATION END OF DAY At the end of the spraying day Follow the flushing and decontamination procedure as per previous instructions Unfold the boom in an area convenient to dispose of residual chemical an area where chemical can not run off into above ground or sub surface water courses Clean all filters Clean all nozzles Wash down unit Drain main tank W N CAUTION If the sprayer is left attached to the tractor when parking the sprayer make sure the tractor park brake is applied the engine turned off and the sprayer is securely hitched to the tractor If the sprayer is to be disconnected from the tractor Ensure the main tank and any other tanks are empty 2 Lower the jack and wind down
105. ter and tighten the filter bowl 7 Periodically check the condition of the one way valve in the compressor diverter unit WARNING Ensure that the foam marker breather is OPEN or the lid of the foam marker water tank may be expelled NOTE If either the water tank or the foam concentrate tank empties it s possible that flow from the other tank foam water or foam concentrate can siphon into the empty tank To prevent this as soon as either the foam water tank or foam concentrate tank empties shut the ball valve at the bottom of both tanks Re fill the tanks prior to the next spraying operation SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL MARKER EXACTA FOAM MARKER Bleeding the concentrate line when the foam concentrate tank empties If the foam concentrate tank empties it will take a few minutes for the concentrate to feed through the lines to the compressor diverter unit To reduce this time the concentrate can be bled to minimize water wastage To bleed the foam concentrate Close the concentrate needle valve 72 turn at a time and record the number of turns until the needle valve is closed 2 Open the needle valve several turns more than the previous setting 3 When the concentrate comes through fully close the concentrate needle valve and then re open the valve to the setting recorded from step SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL
106. to empty the tank Once the sprayer is empty of chemical partially fill the tank with fresh water so that test can be performed in order to correct the problem Repair or replace the flowmeter as soon as possible Application rate or Faulty control valve Test valve manually and replace if pressure will not alter required Control valve has failed Replace control valve Temporary solutions Dual line plumbing Remove the motor from the 3 way ball valve and manually adjust the flow by turning the shaft with a spanner Single line plumbing Close the bypass line ball valve in front of the control valve Adjust the ball valve in front of the electric control valve until the desired spraying pressure is shown on the pressure gauge If the desired spraying pressure is not able to be acheived with the ball valve adjust the relief valve setting in order to acheive the desired pressure Console is not working No power supply Check loom connection at the back of the console Check connection to battery terminals Check the fuse in the back of the console is not blown With a multi meter check the voltage potential across pins and 16 on the l6 pin plug going into the console should be at least 2v SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Causes Common Solution If the Raven console fails so that it is not able to control the boom valves and control valve the following procedures should b
107. to verify speed The sprayer will now operate so that it can be tested Switch the boom sections on and off to see that the system compensates and the applied rate returns to the required rate The self test will cancel when motion from the vehicle is detected by the speed sensor For radar speed sensor disconnect the speed cable going into the back of the console in order to do a self test 8 8 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL JUG TEST PROCEDURE The method of carrying out the jug test is as follows NOTE There may be a noticeable difference between pressure shown on main spray pressure gauge on sprayer and the gauge installed on the boom This is due normal pressure loss through the circuit You will need A calibrated measuring container that can measure the medium in litres in 10 ml increments e g 0 45 Lt A timing device showing seconds A pressure gauge mounted at the nozzle tip to verify the system pressure being delivered at the nozzle Pathway Goldacres part numbers 4676 45 4 NYR amp Q590 2 NY will mount a suitable gauge to the nozzle body bayonet fitting Not including gauge Check the plumbing system for kinked or obstructed hoses and repair or replace any hoses that restrict the normal flow of the liquid 2 Start your sprayer a For sprayers not fitted with a spray application controller set the boom operating pressure to the pressure at which you expect to spray For sprayers f
108. until weight is taken off tractor 3 Remove drawbar pin 4 Remove safety chains 5 Disconnect all drawbar connections between the sprayer and the tractor i e tail lights foam marker lines electric controls etc 6 Where fitted remove the PTO shaft from both the sprayer and the tractor 7 Protect hydraulic hoses and electrical connections NOTE Store the sprayer in a suitable location to prevent freezing If the sprayer is to be left where freezing may occur cover the pump and flow meter with a material bag and empty pump and flow meter of all water run the pump dry for 15 20 seconds Make sure any ice has thawed before using sprayer SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL END OF PROGRAM If the sprayer is to be stored for a long period of time without use there are several tasks that need to be performed Clean the sprayer thoroughly as described under END OF DAY tasks With the sprayer attached to the towing vehicle carry out a thorough observation to determine if there is any damage to the sprayer Park the sprayer in a position where it will not be affected by frosts and preferably out of direct sunlight Ensure the main tank and any other tanks fitted are empty Lower the jack and wind until weight is taken off tractor Remove drawbar pin Remove safety chains Disconnect all drawbar connections OPERATION between the sprayer and the tractor i e tail lights foam marker l
109. valve will come into operation Turning the stem clockwise will increase the pressure relief setting GoldAcres pre sets the pressure to approximately l Opsi and this should not be altered To check or alter this setting turn the pump OFF and unwind the relief valve Turn the solenoids OFF and then close all control manifold ball valves so that all flow passes through the relief valve Run the pump at maximum operating speed 540 RPM and slowly screw the relief in until the pressure is achieved Tighten the nut on the adjusting stem so that this setting is maintained If the relief setting is too low too much flow is allowed to bypass back to the tank and it will limit the maximum obtainable pressure Relief valve location on EZ control panel PUMP 8 Hours Check pump oil level and condition 50 Hrs Pump oil should be id changed after the first of operation LUBRICATION amp MAINTENANCE Pump oil level should be between the two level makers on the oil reservoir If the oil level continually gets low or is turning milky there is possibly a split in a diaphragm The oil will need to be drained and all the diaphragms replaced Use SAE 30VV40 oil Rotate the pump manually by hand to remove any air locks while filling Do not over fill Grease pump PTO shaft Shaft universal nipples and telescope nipple must be greased every 8 Hrs The cover must be greased every 40 Hrs to ensure it spins freely on t
110. w transferring to the main spray tank ORinse all chemical drums and the hopper as per the rinsing instructions When finished using the hopper Close the hopper tank ball valve at the bottom of the hopper by turning the yel low handle so that it is horizontal Turn the bypass valve ON Turn the induction hopper valve Ensure that the agitator valve is ON The sprayer should always be agitating until spraying begins Raise the hopper to its transport posi tion and replace the retaining pin in the mechanism SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL VORTEX CHEMICAL INDUCTION HOPPER VORTEX CHEMICAL INDUCTION HOPPER 12 2 Overview 2 2 Operati sea saria 12 3 PINGING REESE TTC I TI sss 12 4 VORTEX CHEMICAL INDUCTION HOPPER GENERAL The Chemical Induction Hopper is an alternative method of transferring chemical into the main spray tank The hopper can be lowered to a more convenient height for adding chemicals The chemical can either be in liquid form or granular form and once in the hopper the chemical can then be eas ily transferred into the main spray tank The hopper facilitates drum rinsing with fresh water and the hopper itself can be rinsed and all rinsate then transferred into the tank The hopper transfers the chemical via venturi effect Water from the main spray tank is pumped under the bottom of the
111. wheel speed magnets are on sensor cable pins wheel and that clearance is 12 19mm Wheel speed sensor not Test cable as per instructions following set up correctly Faulty cable SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL Instructions for testing speed sensor cable Change speed cal number to 1000 with the Speed Cal key 2 Press distance key 3 With a jumper wire ie paper clip short between 6 o clock and 10 o clock sockets with a short then no short motion Each time contact is made the distance total should move up in increments of or more 4 fthe distance does not count up perform test at the next connector closer to the console If this next test works the previous section of cable must be faulty and should be replaced 5 Perform above voltage checks 6 Change speed cal number back to previous number NOTE Speed sensor is not repairable and will need to be replaced if faulty Instructions for testing meter cal cable Change meter cal number to with the Meter Cal key 2 Press total volume key and place boom switches ON 3 With a jumper wire ie paper clip short between 6 o clock and 10 o clock sockets with a short then no short motion Each time contact is made the total volume should move up in increments of or more 4 ftotal volume does not count up perform test at the next connector closer to the console If this next test works the previous section of cable must be faulty and
112. wn in the picture ORIENTATION Right hand side NEL ms gt N p N jo _ _ FR NI 5 S ected rd Left hand side DIMENSIONS Boom size A B D E Front Height Rear Height Total Length Wheelbase 4000It 18 3800 3150 2550 8350 5950 20 3800 3150 2550 8350 5950 21 3800 3150 2550 8350 5950 24 3800 3150 2550 8350 5950 SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS The following information is provided as a guide only table over page your sprayer it is recommended that you measure and weigh your sprayer individually Variations in weights and dimensions may occur without notification To ensure that the weights and dimensions are accurate for Y m CX NE YE i N a l He t eem SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION amp SPECIFICATIONS PARTS ORDERING When ordering parts from your Goldacres dealer please quote Serial No Part No required Part Description Quantity Required The parts manual supplied with this machine includes all the relevant information that you need when ordering parts from your dealer or Goldacres When returning parts to Goldacres or to a Goldacres dealer for service or repair all parts MUST be cleaned thoroughly before sending them Goldacres cannot expose technicians to the
113. y to the fence This should prevent operators from putting the boom into the fence especially important when the boom is relatively new and the operator is not familiar with the width of the boom The fenceline jet should be turned off after the end of the first lap and this can be done either manually via a tap or remotely via an optional electric solenoid controlled in the cabin Remote fence line jet solenoid Manually operated fence line jet solenoid Canes Jas SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL BOOM TILT Option Delta booms can incorporate a hydraulic tilt option which allows the individual boom sides to be raised independently when in the working position This serves to provide greater variability of boom height control to compensate for undulating ground conditions Boom tilts are operated from a lever in the cabin DELTA BOOM The use of tilt cylinders should be kept to a minimum as the the tilt operation affects the balance of the boom causing a rocking of the whole boom assembly NOT E On Delta booms a different centre section is required to have the tilt option SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL DELTA BOOM O SPECIAL 4000 EF OPERATORS MANUAL CHAPTER 8 CALIBRATION CALIBRATION 8 2 Overview 8 3 Control valve 8 3 Flowmeter 8 4 Speed 5 8 5

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