Page 1
Field Pro III 1200 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A DIVISION OF RHS, INC. 2005 West Oregon Street • P.O. Box 394 Hiawatha, Kansas 66434 USA Phone (785) 742-2949 • FAX (785) 742-7174 Call Toll Free 1-800-247-3808 www.rhs-inc.com Effective May 2002 DOM-BW009 Revision D...
GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on your purchase of a BESTWAY sprayer. We at RHS wish to thank you for your patronage and appreciate your confidence in BESTWAY equipment. Your BESTWAY Field- Pro III sprayer has been carefully designed and ruggedly built to provide many years of dependable service in return for your investment.
INTRODUCTION Serial Number The serial number provides important information about your BESTWAY sprayer and may be required to obtain the correct replacement part(s). The serial number plate for the sprayer is located on the right side of the mainframe near the front.
Definitions of Safety and Service Statements TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUC- TIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Page 6
All safety statements in this manual, as well as those found on safety decals, are preceded by the following warning symbols. Carefully read and follow the instructions provided. Indicates and imminently hazardous situation that, if not DANGER: avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Warranty RHS, Inc. ("RHS") warrants each new Bestway product to be free from defects in RHS manu- factured components and workmanship. This warranty is applicable only for the normal service life expectancy of the product or components, not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months from the date of delivery of the new Bestway product to the original purchaser.
Page 8
Except as set forth above, RHS shall have no obligation or liability of any kind on account of its equipment and shall not be liable for special or consequential damages. RHS makes no other warranty, expressed or implied, and, specifically, RHS disclaims any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Page 10
Overall Dimensions Capacities (A) Total length 263.25 in. (6687 mm) Sprayer tank 1,200 gal. (4542.5L) (B) Hitch to axle length 182.5 in. (5455 mm) Rinse system tank 50 gal. (189.3 L) (C) Crop clearance Chemical induction tank 4 gal. (15.2 L) 320/90R46 Tire 32.25 in.
Safety Sign Care • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. • Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. • Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or RHS, Inc. How to Install Safety Signs: •...
SAFETY INFORMATION As the manufacturer of your BESTWAY Field-Pro III sprayer, we care about your safety. In fact, this machine and its systems have been designed to provide maximum safety. Unfortunately, no machine design can prevent operator error or carelessness.
Page 15
• Before leaving the tractor cab, wear personal protective equipment as required by the pesticide use instructions. When re-entering the cab, remove protective equipment and store either outside the cab in a closed box or some other type of sealable container, or inside the cab in a pesticide resistant container, such as a plastic bag.
of all chemicals being used and the MSDS for each one. • Keep personal wash tank full of clean water for rinsing face and hands, as well as for cleaning safety equipment and spray nozzles. This water is not intended for human or ani- mal consumption.
readable or is missing. Location of such decals is indicated in this booklet. • Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Lighting and Marking • It is the responsibility of the customer to know the lighting and marking requirements of the local highway authorities.
Highway and Transport Operations • Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads. • Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for increased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping the unit, etc...
INITIAL PREPARATION AND SETUP Tractor Preparation and Hookup 1. Check and adjust tractor drawbar as shown so that it is located 13 to 17 inches above the ground. Then adjust the drawbar to a stationary position so that the hitch pin is directly below the center line of the PTO shaft.
Page 21
safety chain by crossing the chains under the tongue and secure to the draw bar cage or hitch or bumper frame. 4. Attach quick disconnect fittings to ends of hydraulic hoses to match tractor ports. Then con- nect hydraulic hoses to tractor ports in a sequence that is both familiar and comfortable to the operator.
Page 22
Some tractors use two 6-volt batteries as a power NOTE: source. Make sure there is a total of 12 volts delivered to the controller by connecting to the Positive (+) terminal of one battery and the Negative (-) terminal of the other battery. Reliable operation of the controller depends on a clean power supply.
Page 23
Make certain the red wire is connected to the positive IMPORTANT: side and the black wire to negative while attaching the power leads. Damage to the unit can occur if the leads are reversed. 8. Install the joystick boom control on the #2, or outer hydraulic remote control lever as described and illustrated on the fol- lowing page (Except John Deere 8000 Series...
Page 24
used as the hydraulic lever handle while choosing the appropriate function. Each button on the joy- stick represents a different function (Refer to Boom Control Section under Operation). To install the joystick boom control: a. Remove handle grip or ball from appropriate hydraulic lever.
To install the footpad: a. Plug the footpad control box into the power accessory outlet on the tractor’s control console. b. Connect the footpad con- trol to the main wiring harness from the sprayer. Foot Pad control for John Deere 8000 Series and Case IH MX Magnum Series.
Page 26
Failure to regulate oil flow to the pump will cause IMPORTANT: motor damage. 5. Follow the directions in the sprayer control operating manual to calibrate and set the controller. 6. Fill the sprayer half full of water using the quick fill port (see filling the sprayer in the “Operation”...
preprogrammed in the controller. 10. Turn on the master switch to direct water to the spray nozzles. At this point, the sprayer will be activated and spray tip performance can be visually checked. However, it is recommended that you also use a calibrated container and a stop watch to manually check and calibrate each spray nozzle prior to initial operation.
To install a Raven control on a unit that is not already equipped with one, refer to the specific instructions that follow. Figure 1. Raven 450 Controller Overview The control valve used with the Raven 450 Control system is placed in an in- line location.
Page 29
3. Locate flow meter and hose clamps supplied in the control kit and install flow meter in the line where the 7" hose section was removed in step 1. Use the hose clamps to secure the flow meter and hose to the flow meter mount as illustrated in Figure 2. 4.
Page 31
Raven 440 Controller Overview Figure 3. The control valve used with the Raven 440 Control system is placed in an in-line location. In addition, the Raven control may be equipped with either a wheel drive or a radar speed sensor. Installation The Raven installation manual should provide most of the installa-...
Page 32
4. Loosen mounting hardware on the ball valves. 5. Install motorized 1" butterfly valve together with threaded flange fittings, see Figure 4. All threaded connections will require Teflon tape or other pipe sealant. Use caution not to over tighten or break fittings. 6.
Main tank Quick-Fill, “off” position OPERATION Filling The Tank The 1,200-gallon tank on the Field-Pro III sprayer can be filled in one of two ways – through the top hatch using auxiliary equipment, or through the Quick-Fill valve auxiliary equipment. To fill the tank through the Quick-Fill valve: 1.
5. Start pump on auxiliary equipment to pressurize fill hose. 6. If applicable, open valve on fill hose or nurse tank. 7. Open Quick-Fill valve to begin filling. 8. When fill meter registers desired amount, or tank is full, close Quick-Fill valve and reverse the previous steps.
Page 38
Entering Data 1. Turn on console by depressing ON. 2. Toggle to the desired function category by depressing the key labeled 3. Depress ENTER key. Display will flash "E". 4. Enter data one digit at a time, starting with the left digit. To increment through the numbers, depress the key labeled until the correct number is reached.
Inductor Sparge valve, “on” position Inductor rinse valve, “off” position Pump Inlet Selector Valve Inductor discharge valve, “off” position Induction valve, “off” position Adding and Mixing Chemicals Although chemicals can be added directly to the main tank through the hinged tank lid, the sprayer has been equipped with a chemical induction system for quick loading and thorough mix- ing.
6. Open inductor discharge valve to transfer chemical to main tank. 7. Rinse chemical container and inductor tank using handgun provided. Close inductor dis- charge valve when inductor tank is empty. 8. Close induction valve and raise inductor tank to transport position. Pull outward and upward on inductor handle to unlock scissors lift mounting bracket.
To raise or lower the center section of the boom, which in turn controls the overall boom height, depress the red button on the lower portion of the handle and move the lever forward to lower the boom or rearward to raise the boom. Reversing the hydraulic hoses will reverse the control operation. Smoothest operation is attained by first depressing the NOTE: button and then moving the remote control lever.
The footpad at right contains three pedal-type switches for controlling five different functions. In effect, the left pedal controls both the raise and lower and fold and unfold func- tions on the left wing, while the right pedal controls the same functions on the right wing.
Page 43
3. Raise boom wing tilt enough to clear boom stow racks. 4. Unfold wing fold cylinder. Make sure inner wing is completely unfolded with back pressure on center section to eliminate sway while spraying. 5. Lower boom wing tilt until level with center section. Make sure no person or object is in the path of the DANGER: wings, especially when folding or unfolding.
Retracting Boom Wings. To retract boom wings, follow the above steps in reverse. Be sure to reposition stow locks from “unlock” position to “lock” position. To avoid damage to the wings and/or sprayer, always IMPORTANT: make sure the center section is raised to its full height before attempting to fold the wings into the transport position.
Page 45
6. Maintain your usual tractor speed for spraying. Moderate changes in tractor speed will not affect the application rate, since such changes are compensated for by automatic pressure increases or decreases. 7. If for any reason you need to stop, or when turning around at the ends of the field, turn Master boom switch to "off".
Foam Marker Operation Refer to the Operator’s Manual of your Foam Guidance System for operating instruc- tion. 50 gallon foam solution tank Foam Guidance Pump Unit Controlling Drift Drift can be defined as the movement of spray droplets outside the intended target. It is one of the biggest environmental concerns chemical applicators face.
Although some products have a greater tendency to drift than others, due to their volatility, the potential for drift exists with any chemical. Unfortunately, with the advent of genetically altered crops like Roundup Ready soybeans, and Liberty Link corn, the potential damage that can occur as a result of chemical drift is greater than ever before.
• Boom height - Boom height is an important factor in controlling drift. A boom that is set too high obviously favors drift, since droplets have farther to fall, thus having more time and opportunity to drift off course. Doubling the boom height, in effect, doubles the length of time required for droplets to reach the target canopy.
Spray Nozzle Selection Nozzle, or spray tip, selection is often based upon droplet size, which refers to the diameter of an individual spray droplet. In addition to its importance in controlling drift, droplet size from a nozzle becomes important when the effica- cy of a particular crop chemical is depen- dent on coverage.
Page 50
turret for fast and convenient spray tip changes in the field. With just a twist of your wrist, you can quickly choose the right tip for the right job, assuming that different types of Spray tip turret in “off” position. spray tips have been installed on each turret.
Rinsing The Sprayer It's important that you rinse the sprayer after each use, and every time you change chemical solutions in the tank. In most cases, it's best to rinse and flush the sprayer in the field, to minimize handling issues, with rinse water.
Taking the time to clean the sprayer after each use is the most important thing you can do to improve the performance and longevity of your BESTWAY Field-Pro III sprayer. This is particularly important after the use of suspension type chemicals, which can crystalize and plug the flowmeter, lines and/or spray tips.
Lubrication Grease Fittings Proper lubrication will help insure efficient operation of your BESTWAY sprayer and prolong the life of friction producing parts. Those parts equipped with grease fittings should be lubricated at the frequency indicated with an SAE multi-purpose type grease. Be sure to clean the fitting thor- oughly before using any grease gun.
Bestway dealer or RHS, Inc. Sprayer Nozzle Maintenance Spray Tip Care Careful cleaning of clogged spray tips can mean the difference between a clean field and one with weed streaks.
tip damage. Strainer screens should be removed and washed in clean water and detergent each time the sprayer is cleaned, or as needed. To remove the tip and screen, simply twist the collar which holds the screen in place and remove the tip from the nozzle.
• Ceramic - Superior wear life and is highly resistant to abrasive and corrosive chemicals. • Hardened stainless steel - Very good wear life, good durability and chemical resistance. • Stainless steel - Good wear live, excellent chemical resistance and a durable orifice. •...
Outer Section Adjustment The outer wing section of both spray booms includes a pressure relief valve plumbed into the wing fold cylinders. In the event this section of the wing contacts an immovable object, the spring loaded valve will allow hydraulic oil to bypass the cylinder, permitting the wing tip to breakaway and fold rearward.
Tire Pressure Tire pressure should be checked prior to each use of the sprayer and maintained as follows: 320/90R46 Radial Tires 20 PSI 14.9R46 Radial Tires 20 PSI Keep in mind, that these pressure levels are intended as starting points only. The required amount of tire pressure may be varied to achieve a 31"...
11. Fill hub cap half full of wheel bearing grease and install on hub. 12. Install wheel, tighten lug nuts to 265 foot pounds and remove jack and blocks. Tread Width Adjustment Mounting straps Axle stop Alternate strap mounting position. The wheel treadwidth may be adjusted to accommodate a variety of row widths and cropping programs.
mounting strap from its inboard or outboard position and reattach it in the alternate position. Do not remove the strap that is mounted in the center set of NOTE: holes. If the secondary strap is mounted nearest the wheel, it can be repositioned in the set of holes nearest the frame and vise versa. c.
Page 62
9. Pour one gallon of RV antifreeze into the foam marker tank. Operate the foam marker for two minutes per side on both sides of the wing. Glycol is a primary component of antifreeze and is WARNING: poisonous if ingested. Follow all precautions as if it were any pesticide.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Field-Pro III Operation Problem - Probable Cause. Action No pressure in spray system √ Pump not running. Make sure hydraulic hoses are hooked up correctly. Verify that impeller is turning. √ Pump not primed. Turn on tank valve. Make sure the pump volute is flooded. √...
Page 65
Boom valves won’t turn on √ Valved not hooked up to 12 volts. Valves require 12-volt power in addition to the signal from the controller. √ Fuse has blown. Check tractor fuse panel for blown fuse. √ Wiring connection bad. Check all wiring connections. Individual nozzles turning on and off erratically √...
Page 95
Tank, 50 Gal PCO Poly - Yellow, 1-1/4"fpt Sump Ftg 1 TLS-6SL Tank Lid, 6" - Snyder Tanks TLA-5T Tank Lid, 5” - Ace Tanks (with Bestway Logo) 71920 Strap, Tank Hold Down - 66" Nylon 69553 Buckle, Tank Strap Hold Down B38.5FT...
9303C-HM1C Pump Kit DESCRIPTION 9303C-HM1C Pump, Hyd. Centrifugal - 1 1/2"fpt x 1 1/4"fpt, Black 1 69827 Hose, Hyd. - 3/8" x 78", 1/2"mpt Both Ends 69266 Hydra Grip - One Pair, Red and Black, RED 69266 Hydra Grip - One Pair, Red and Black, BLACK 8FP-QM Adapter, Hyd.
9304C-HM5C Pump Kit DESCRIPTION 9304C-HM5C Pump, Hyd. Centrifugal - 2"fpt x 1 1/2"fpt, Black 69828 Hose, Hyd. - 1/2" x 96", 1/2"mpt Both Ends 69266 Hydra Grip - One Pair, Red and Black, RED 69266 Hydra Grip - One Pair, Red and Black, BLACK 8FP-QM Adapter, Hyd.
Page 99
Inductor Kit DESCRIPTION 71897 Weldment, Inductor Mount Bracket 71894 Weldment, Upper Mount Arm 71895 Weldmnt, Lower Mount Arm 71891 Weldment, Inductor Tank Bracket B12.1 Bolt, 1/2NC x 1” FW12NYL Washer, Nylon Flat - 1/2” B12.112 Bolt, 1/2NC x 1-1/2” B12.6 Bolt, 1/2NC x 6”...
Field Pro III 1200 Control Vavle Wiring Details...
Page 109
Control Valve Wiring Details DESCRIPTION AB453 Control Valve Wiring - 3 Section Control AB454 Control Valve Wiring - 4 Section Control TS000 DIN Connector AB455 Control Valve Wiring - Replacement Harness 32902 Ring Connector, #10 x 12-10ga, Heat Shrink 37052 Male Tab, #10 - 1/4"...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Field Pro III and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers