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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ATVM-ATV ATVM-T ATV-T...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INDEX..................... 1 WELCOME ..................... 3 INTRODUCTION ..................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........6 SIGNS AND WARNINGS............... 8 SAFETY RULES FOR THE OPERATORS .......... 12 MARKINGS AND IDENTIFICATION............ 14 DELIVERY OF THE MACHINE............15 HOW OPERATING WITH A NEW MACHINE........15 DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE ....
  • Page 3 ADJUST THE WORKING PRESSURE..........26 USE OF THE NOZZLES AND OF THE MANIFOLDS ......27 USE OF THE HANDGUN..............27 INSTRUCTION OF USE OF THE SPRAYER ........29 OPERATING TEST ................29 CALIBRATION AND RATE CHART ............ 30 USE OF THE PUMP................34 MAINTENANCE OF THE PUMP............

  • Page 4: Welcome

    WELCOME Dear customer, we like to thank you for the purchase of this machine. We welcome you among our clients and are confident that this product will give you many years of reliable use and will fulfill your needs. This “Use and Maintenance” manual applies to all versions of the trailed sprayers.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This manual provides all the necessary information concerning the use and maintenance of the air blast, mist (low volume) and boom sprayers trailed by the tractor, as well as the list of spare parts. The sprayers can be trailed by any tractor having a draw hook or bar adequate to pull the corresponding weight of the machine and an input shaft running at a maximum speed of 540 R.P.M.
  • Page 6 Please refer to the Manufacturer’s Engineering Dept. should you need any technical details or any information on how to improve the machine operation and efficiency. Any repair has to be carried out only by skilled technicians, either of a dealer authorized by the manufacturer, or by the distributor.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before using the machine, please carefully read the safety rules and the recommendations of how to prevent accidents that are described in this manual. These rules must be strictly complied with to ensure safety of the operators and other people as well as the environment.
  • Page 8 • During treatments it is advisable to use overall working clothes, goggles, gloves, dust proof mask or helmets and boots resistant to the chemicals. • The sprayers are designed to broadcast chemicals in agriculture; the constant use of chemicals makes of the machine a potentially dangerous implement, of which everybody must be aware.

  • Page 9: Signs And Warnings

    SIGNS AND WARNINGS Please carefully read and understand the operating instruction of the manual before using the machine. DANGER: the machine blows possibly dangerous chemical. Keep at a safe distance from the machine. DANGER: never get close to the drive shaft when it is rotating. GETTING IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD CAUSE YOUR DEATH! DANGER: keep hands, feet and clothes away from the moving parts.
  • Page 10 Before performing any service, stop both the machine and the tractor, verify that they are still on the ground in a stable position and read the instructions of this manual in the section referred to the service. Only qualified personnel must use the machine. Keep the machine away from children also when it is off.
  • Page 11 Hitching point for lifting the machine. Make sure that the capacity of the vehicle used for transport is sufficient to lift the maximum weight of the machine. Never remove safety shields when the machine is running. All the shields must stay in place during all the life of the machine. Get a thorough knowledge of the chemical products used and learn how it must be neutralized in case of contact with skin or eyes.
  • Page 12 Use special goggles, boots, overall working clothes, gloves, dust proof mask or certified helmets with filter when you use the sprayers. Use only drive shafts with certified safety shields. Carry out all the maintenance operations before starting to use the machine.

  • Page 13: Safety Rules For The Operators

    SAFETY RULES FOR THE OPERATORS BEWARE: the sprayers are machines where some parts are rotating at a very high speed, which, even if protected, are still potentially dangerous. 1) Pay careful attention to warning, danger and marking signals that are both contained in this handbook and affixed on the machine.
  • Page 14 signals until they leave the dangerous area, where they could be contaminated by chemicals, overrun by the tractor or be injured by machine mechanisms. Risks due to parts that are in motion and from sudden change of the wind's direction could be unavoidable.

  • Page 15: Markings And Identification

    MARKINGS AND IDENTIFICATION On the machine the user will find the following plates or decals: 1. Marking plate containing the name of the Manufacturer, the year of construction, the model, and the serial number. 2. Decals with general maintenance and lubrication instructions. 3.

  • Page 16: Delivery Of The Machine

    DELIVERY OF THE MACHINE The machine must be checked immediately upon delivery to ensure that it is complete with all its components; should not be the case, the manufacturer and/or its representative must be notified at once. The sprayer is normally supplied either wrapped with nylon or packed in a carton and all the components are appropriately protected for shipment.

  • Page 17: Description Of The Components Of The Machine

    DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE PUMP The diaphragm pump puts the liquid under pressure and is the hearth of the sprayer – it needs therefore a particular attention. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE PUMP. TANK The tank of the sprayer can be made either of fiberglass, polyethylene or stainless steel.

  • Page 18: Propeller

    PROPELLER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE PROPELLER, BE SURE THAT THE MOTOR OF THE TRACTOR IS OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION OF THE PROPELLER TO BE DISCONNECTED. NEVER REMOVE THE SHIELDS OF THE PROPELLER WHEN THE TRACTOR IS RUNNING AND THE PTO CAN BE ENGAGED. The purpose of the propeller is to produce the volume of air necessary to atomize the droplets of liquid sprayed by the nozzles.

  • Page 19: Hand Gun

    HAND GUN The machine can be provided with a handgun (various models are available). The nozzles of the handguns can have different shape, diameter of the hole, according to the job that needs to be done. The chart provided herewith shows different tips according to the pressure used. The tips and the nozzles, either the ones of ceramic as well the ones of steel, wear out and need to be replaced.

  • Page 20: Hitch The Machine To The Tractor

    HITCH THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR The attachment of the machine to the tractor is a dangerous operation. It is recommended that such operation be carried out strictly complying with the following instructions and paying careful attention. • BEWARE: In order to attach or set the machine, any operations must be carried out with the machine laid flat, tractor on standstill, engine off, pulled parking brake and low gear inserted.
  • Page 21 • Be sure to have replaced the stand leg before towing the machine with the tractor. rev. 03/04/2009...

  • Page 22: Correct Use Of The Drive Shaft

    CORRECT USE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT 1. On pull type machines it is very important to determine the right length of the drive shaft for a good performance as well as for avoiding damages. 2. Check that the input shaft of the tractor would have the same size, type and number of splines as the yoke of the drive shaft on the tractor side.
  • Page 23 9. Drive the tractor on reverse until the draw bar of the sprayer and the hitch of the tractor do match. 10. Switch the motor off, pull the hand brake and leave a low gear engaged. 11. Insert the pin of the hitch into the hole of the draw bar and lock it. 12.
  • Page 24 16. Connect the drive shaft to the input shaft of the tractor, double-checking again that a minimum distance of 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) is allowed to the completely closed position of the drive shaft. MIN. 5 cm. (2 inch 17.
  • Page 25 21. Before starting the tractor, be sure that the chains, of which the shaft is provided, have been locked to prevent the shield from rotating. 22. Before starting the tractor, be sure that the PTO is in neutral position: then it will be possible to start the motor, disengage the hand brake, engage a low gear and start slowly.

  • Page 26: How Operating With A New Machine

    HOW OPERATING WITH A NEW MACHINE THE SPRAYER IS A MACHINE THAT CAN BE OPERATED ONLY BY SKILLED PEOPLE AS IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS BOTH FOR THE OPERATOR AND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE CASE SOME SPECIFIC RULES WOULD NOT BE RESPECTED. CHECK AND CLEAN THE FILTER Close the valve (1) that is placed between the tank and the filter, unscrew the lock ring of the filter (3) and clean the cartridge (4).

  • Page 27: Choose The Speed Of The Propeller

    CHOOSE THE SPEED OF THE PROPELLER If the sprayer is provided with dual speed multiplier, it is possible to choose the speed by acting on the lever. Choose the position of the lever that engages the propeller. The motor of the tractor must be off and the PTO disengaged when performing this operation.

  • Page 28: Use Of The Nozzles And Of The Manifolds

    Choose the pressure following the charts provided with the chemical and according to the quantity of product you plan to spray. It is important that every adjustment of the pressure would be made by turning the valve very slowly. In fact too quick changes of pressure could damage the components of the machine such pump, valves, hoses etc.
  • Page 29 Before connecting the handgun se sure that the fittings, the hose and the gun are designed for the maximum pressure supplied by the pump. Check periodically the handgun, the hose and the connectors and replace immediately the parts that are defective (cracks, leaks etc.). This is very important for the safety of the operator and the environment.

  • Page 30: Instruction Of Use Of The Sprayer

    INSTRUCTION OF USE OF THE SPRAYER 1. Position the regulator valve in by-pass position and close all the levers (manifold, handgun and/or other accessories). 2. Be sure that the machine is horizontal 3. If the chemical mix has not been already prepared in advance, fill the tank with some clear water and then add the chemical.

  • Page 31: Calibration And Rate Chart

    CALIBRATION AND RATE CHART rev. 03/04/2009...
  • Page 32 rev. 03/04/2009...
  • Page 33 SPRAY GUN’S DELIVERY LITER/MINUTE STAINLESS WORKING PRESSURE STEEL CONE TIPS REF. DIA. 0800176 1,1 1,3 1,5 1,7 1,9 2,1 2,3 0800177 1,5 1,7 2,0 2,3 2,7 3,0 3,2 0800179 2,4 2,9 3,3 3,8 4,3 4,8 5,1 0800180 4,0 4,6 5,1 5,6 6,3 6,9 7,2 10,8 0800181 5,0 5,6 6,3 6,9 7,7 8,5 8,8 10,0...
  • Page 34 SPRAY GUN’S DELIVERY LITER/MINUTE CERAMIC WORKING PRESSURE CONE TIPS REF. DIA. 0800262 1.0 0800263 1.2 0800264 1.5 0800265 1.8 8,9 10,8 0800266 2.0 8,8 10,0 11,0 13,4 0800267 2.2 9,4 10,3 10,8 12,1 13,3 16,2 0800268 2.5 9,9 10,8 12,1 13,3 14,0 15,7 17,2 20,8 0800269 3.0 10,5 12,7 14,2 15,6 17,5 19,1 20,1 22,5 24,8 30,0 Note: The tips, both made of ceramic or stainless steel, wear out with the use and need to be replaced.

  • Page 35: Use Of The Pump

    USE OF THE PUMP • The pump is built only for liquids foreseen for agricultural use. Running it with any other liquid may damage it as well as other parts of the sprayer. Please refer to the manual of the pump for more information. •...

  • Page 36: Diaphragm And Valve Replacement

    • For any more information about the pump, read and understand the manual of the pump. DIAPHRAGM AND VALVE REPLACEMENT 1. Valve and O-ring Replacement. • The constant work and, occasionally, debris can cause the valves to not seal properly, or damage the O-ring. To check for this problem, follow these steps: remove the pump manifold (see parts list for your model), with manifold removed, valves can easily be removed and checked for debris or wear.

  • Page 37: Preparing The Chemicals

    PREPARING THE CHEMICALS WARNING: keep the products in ventilated premises, with a door provided with a lock, inaccessible both to children and to unauthorized persons. Place warning notices on the outside indicating the danger zone. Before preparing the mixture to be sprayed: Calculate the exact amount of the chemical product needed for the area to be treated, so as to be able to prepare the exact quantity of product.

  • Page 38: General Maintenance

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE In order to grant a long life to the sprayer, it is very important to grant particular care to the maintenance. The sprayer is a machine that has some components running at a very high speed that may accelerate damages if the following important points would not be respected: 1) NEVER run the sprayer without having first checked that all shields are in place.

  • Page 39: Cleaning And Maintenance Of The Machine

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE Since the sprayer is always in contact with chemical products, BE SURE TO USE ALWAYS APPROPRlATE GLOVES, PROTECTlVE CLOTHlNG AND GOGGLES to avoid burns or injuries when doing any work on the machine. 1. After any treatment has been completed, the sprayer has to be appropriately washed and rinsed inside.

  • Page 40: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION DRIVE SHAFT • Even if the drive shaft is lubricated at the time when it is manufactured, it is advisable to grease it again before the use. The parts that need to be greased are the spiders and the telescoping tubing. •...

  • Page 41: Mechanical Agitator

    MECHANICAL AGITATOR If the sprayer is provided with the mechanical agitator, it is necessary to lubricate, every 8 hours, the brass nut which holds the stainless steel shaft of the agitator. The brass nut contains a special gasket that prevents leaks along the shaft that needs to be greased periodically.

  • Page 42: Transport

    TRANSPORT Check if the vehicle's capacity is adequate to the weight of the machine, which is indicated on the serial number plaque riveted on to the frame of the sprayer. WARNING: the weight indicated in the serial nr. plaque is referred to the machine at full load with the liquid.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY • • The pump does not One or more valves Examine the valve suck in water: are seating seats and clean improperly. them. • • Suction line is Examine suction line. • plugged or Clean strainer. collapsed.

  • Page 44: Warranty Terms

    • • Oil gets out with the One or more Drain the pump of oil, liquid or there is diaphragms split. dismantle the heads liquid mixed with oil and mount new in the sight glass of diaphragms. • the pump Fill to correct oil level with motor oil (SAE 20W40 - see pump...
  • Page 45 • In no case may the buyer claim refunds for damages of any kind, arising in any way as result of use of the machine. rev. 03/04/2009...
  • Page 46 O.C.L.L. srl - Via Cornara, 40 - 35010 Villanova (PD) - Italy Tel. +39 049 9220072 r.a. - Fax +39 049 9220951 www.carrarospray.it - ocll@carrarospray.it...

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