International Units This Operation Manual uses the units based on the new measuring system. Carefully read the table below to understand the conversion values before use. Conversion Table Unit indication Conventional Item Conversion Remarks under new measuring system unit indication ] (square meters) 10000 [m...
Table of Contents For Safe Work ............................ 5 2 Name of Each Part............................ 7 3 Main Specifications ..........................10 Handling of Warning Labels ......................12 5 Name and Function of Each Device .....................16 6 How to Travel/Transport ........................24 7 Pest Control Work ..........................28 8 Maintenance ............................35 9 Piping Diagram ............................46 10 Causes of Failures and Remedial Actions ..................47...
For Safe Work The precautions you must observe to ensure safe work are explained below. Other precautions are found in the main text, accompanied by Danger, Warning, Caution and Caution. Use this machine at an inclination angle of within 5 except when entering a field or installing the machine on a truck.
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(4) Traveling (6) Loading/Unloading to/from a Truck [1] This machine cannot travel on local road and must (Refer to P. 27) be carried on a truck, etc., to the field. [1] When loading the machine to a truck, empty the [2] This machine can carry only one person.
Name of Each Part (1) External View Reagent tank lid Steering wheel Reagent tank Seat Right boom Hood Left boom Boom receiver Fuel tank Steps (2) Driving Devices Hourmeter (Manual pressure adjustment specification) Differential lock Brake Parking Accelerator pedal pedal brake lever pedal...
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[Manual Pressure Adjustment Specification] Charge lamp Speedometer Glow lamp Oil pressure lamp Steering wheel Water temperature warning lamp HST lever Pressure gauge Throttle lever Auxiliary shift Spray pump lever switch Key switch Spray cock Pressure adjustment dial Fuse box...
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[Manual Boom Open/Close Specification] Left boom open/close lever Right boom open/close lever Boom high/low switch [Specification J (Hydraulic Boom Up/Down & Open/Close Specification)] Right boom open/close lever Left boom open/close lever Boom high/low lever...
Handling of Warning Labels * Warning labels are attached on this machine. Carefully read these labels and understand the contents before commencing work. Peruse the following information provided on the labels. Warning Constantly remove soiling and mud over the labels so that the information provided on them remains clearly visible.
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[7] Part No. 868146 [8] Part No. 689964 [9] Part No. 868145 [11] [10] [11] Part No. 866073 [10] Part No. 689965...
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[14] (Manual Boom Open/Close Specification) [17] [16] [15] [18] [14] (Specification J) [12] [13] [15] Part No. 864412 [12] Part No. 689967 [13] Part No. 689966 [16] Part No.868147 [14] Part No. 868163 [17] Part No.689969 [18] Part No.869750...
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[19] (Manual Boom Open/Close Specification) [20] Specifications J/Q only [19] (Hydraulic Boom Open/Close Specification) [20] Part No.880324 CAUTION [19] Part No.868148...
Name and Function of Each Device Relating to Engine Operation Traveling Operation Glow lamp HST lever Throttle lever Auxiliary shift lever Key switch (1) HST Lever Tilt the lever forward from the “N” position to move (1) Key Switch “OFF”...
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Brake pedal Parking brake lever (3) Differential Lock Pedal Differential lock pedal Accelerator pedal The differential lock device allows the front and rear tires on the left and right to be driven at the same (4) Brake Pedal speed. This is useful in preventing slips. The differential Stepping on this brake applies brake to the machine.
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Maruyama dealer near you. Continuing to travel on the machine despite the (9) Seat lamp remaining on may damage the engine.
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If the lamp turns on frequently, have the machine inspected by the Maruyama dealer near you. (11) Monitor Lamp Reagent feed valve closed (operation status check indicator lamp) Water filter net ...
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[1] Keep the two-way cock in the “Spray” position Spray pump switch during spraying or while the jet pump (optional) is used. [2] When cleaning the water absorption strainer, keep the two-way cock in the “Stop” position if the reagent tank contain reagent. [3] To discharge the remaining liquid from the reagent tank, put the two-way cock in the “Stop”...
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Operating the Boom [Manual Open/Close & Electrical High/Low Specification] Right boom open/ Left boom open/ close lever close lever Boom high/low switch (1) Boom High/Low Switch Turn this switch up/down to adjust the height of the entire boom. (2) Left Boom Open/Close Lever Tilt the lever to the left and remove it from the cutout groove and then press it forward to open the left boom.
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(4) Boom Receiver (1) Boom High/Low Lever Keep the left and right booms on the boom receivers Pull the lever toward you to raise the entire boom, or tilt while traveling or during transport. it forward to lower the entire boom. Boom receiver (2) Left Boom Open/Close Lever Tilt the lever forward to open the left boom, or pull it...
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Other (3) Towing Hooks (1) How to Install/Remove the Rear Cover [Front Side of Frame] Knob bolt [Back Side of Frame] [1] To remove the rear cover on the back, loosen the two knob bolts, hold the handle and pull the cover upward to remove.
Maruyama dealer. seizure, damage, etc. (2) How to Stop Start the engine from the driver seat after giving a cue...
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How to Travel (2) Travel Warning Caution This machine cannot travel on local road and Do not carry anyone other than the driver, or must be carried on a truck, etc., to a field. objects. Wear a helmet to ensure safety. ...
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(5) How to Park (6) How to Get In/Out [1] Apply the parking brake. [1] Get in/out of the machine using the grip and steps. [2] Stop the engine. [2] When getting out of the machine, operate the boom [3] Chock the wheels. high/low switch (or the lever in the case of the specification J) to move each boom to the highest possible position and get off facing backward (in the...
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[1] Use a truck whose maximum payload is 2,000 kg or How to Load/Unload to/from a Truck more. Loading/unloading the machine to/from a truck involves [2] Put the shift lever on the truck in the “1st” or “R” great danger. Observe the following instructions and position, pull the parking brake, and apply chocks.
Pest Control Work How to Enter/Exit a Field Approach Pay due attention when entering a field from road. Furrow path Warning Enter/exit a field at a very slow speed by tilting the HST lever forward slightly, with the auxiliary shift lever in the spray position.
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How to Feed Water Reagent Preparation and Handling (1) Reagent Preparation Caution [1] Before preparing the reagent, check the spray When feeding water, be sure to apply the condition with water. parking brake, latch the tires, and put the HST (Refer to P.
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Spray Inspection Types and quantities of standard factory-set nozzles [Other Than Specifications J] (1) Opening the Spray Cock and Checking the Left 10 pcs boom Spray Condition [1] Inspect the nozzle for clogging due to dust, etc. Center Cone nozzle (1.6) 6 pcs boom...
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Spray Plan Rough guide for slip factor 5% --- General crop field where the depth to the Warning furrow pan is approx. 10 cm Make the spray planning so that there won’t be 10% --- Field where the depth to the furrow pan is any chemical left.
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Spray Method [5] Open the booms. 1) Operate the boom high/low switch (or lever in the case of the specification J) to move the Warning booms to positions higher than the boom Wear clothes that properly fit your body. receivers.
Maruyama dealer instead. Dispose of the battery, oils, coolant, etc., properly after consulting your Maruyama dealer, etc. Careless disposal of the battery, oils, coolant, etc., on land, into a river, etc., may be construed as a punishable violation of law.
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Periodic Inspection Standards 1. The applicable inspection timing is indicated by . 2. The timing of initial inspection is indicated by *. Inspection timing Start Every Every Inspection item Judgment criterion Hours work months months Leakage of oil ...
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Periodic Inspection Standards 1. The applicable inspection timing is indicated by . 2. The timing of initial inspection is indicated by *. Inspection timing Judgment Every Every Inspection item Start of criterion Hours work months months Operation Instruments ...
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Oil Change Table Periodic change Initial change and adding Item Applicable oil Volume (hours) (after every specified hours) Fuel Diesel oil 20 L SAE10W-30 * Engine oil 2.5 L API CF grade or better Hydraulic oil (wear resistance) Oil tank 13 L VG32 (ISO) Auxiliary transmission oil...
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Greasing locations [Specifications J] Brake pedal shaft Boom lift shaft Boom rotational axis (8 locations) (3 locations each on left and right)
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Inspection Procedures Caution (1) Engine Oil When draining oil, exercise caution not to get [Check] With the machine horizontal, pull out the burned. Do not touch any of the parts directly oil gauge, wipe the tip with a clean cloth with your hand.
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(3) Inspecting the Insect Net [4] Next, loosen screw B, bleed air trapped between the fuel filter and solenoid pump in the same If the net is clogged, loosen the knob bolts to manner, and tighten screw B. remove the insect net and remove insects and other [5] Turn the key switch to “ON.”...
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(5) Inspecting the Cooling System (6) Changing the Auxiliary Transmission Oil Remove the plug on the oil check port and drain plug at the bottom of the auxiliary transmission and Caution drain oil. If the radiator cap is removed while the engine Add oil from the oil filler port until oil overflows from is hot, hot water gushes out.
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Drain plug (7) Changing the Front/Rear Differential Oil Remove the drain plug and plug on the oil check port to drain oil. Add oil from the oil filler port until oil overflows from the oil check port. [Type of oil] Gear oil SAE 90 [Amount of oil] Approx.
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(11) Adjusting the Belt Tension Caution [1] Engine HST When inspecting the battery terminals, do not Loosen the hexagonal bolt and twist the main body let the terminals get short-circuited. until the tensioner mounting angle becomes 15. When disconnecting the battery cable, be sure After the adjustment, tighten the hexagonal bolt to disconnect the negative terminal end first.
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Method for Long-term Storage [3] Disconnect the spray hose at the bases of right and left booms to drain water. If the machine is not used for a long period of time, follow the care procedure below: Spray hoses Spray hoses (1) Run through all maintenance and inspection items.
Piping Diagram [Manual Adjustment Specification] Piping Diagram Feed valve Strainer Foot valve Spray pump Jet agitation Reagent tank Cock Jet pump Pressure adjustment valve Boom nozzle Each arrow in the piping diagram indicates the flow direction of water or reagent. * The jet pump shown in the diagram is optional (sold separately).
10 Causes of Failures and Remedial Actions Caution If the machine malfunctions, be sure to stop the engine, apply the parking brake and remove the ignition key and then diagnose the problem by referring to the table below. Phenomenon Cause Action Put the auxiliary shift lever in the “Start”...
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Phenomenon Cause Action Blown bulb Replace the bulb with new one. Blown fuse Replace the fuse with new one. A lamp does not turn on. Loose or disconnected wire terminal Reconnect and retighten after inspection. Contact the dealer where you purchased your Faulty switch machine from.
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Contact the dealer where you purchased your Loose or disconnected wiring terminal machine from. Excessively taut or slack extend/contract Contact the dealer where you purchased your chain or wire machine from. Inappropriate sliding condition Contact the dealer where you purchased your Slack fixing wire machine from.
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