Hardi ES 50 Operator's Manual
Hardi ES 50 Operator's Manual

Hardi ES 50 Operator's Manual

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ESTATE SPRAYERS
GAS ENGINE
Operator's Manual
67301103 (6/01)

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  • Page 1 ESTATE SPRAYERS GAS ENGINE Operator's Manual 67301103 (6/01)
  • Page 3 Operator’s Manual 67301103 (6/01) HARDI ® reserves the right to make changes in design, material, or specification without notice thereof. ® HARDI and other product names are registered trademarks ® of HARDI Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    8.0 STORAGE ..................24 8.1 Preparation After Storage ............24 9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............25 10.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........... 26 ® 10.1 HARDI Diaphragm Pump Specifications ........ 26 10.2 Sprayer Specifications .............. 27 10.3 Safety Decals ................27 11.0 PARTS DRAWINGS ..............28 12.0 WARRANTY POLICY AND CONDITIONS ........
  • Page 5 You will find many helpful hints as well as important safety and operation information. ® Some of the features on your HARDI Estate Sprayer were suggested by growers. There is no substitute for “on farm” experience and we invite your comments and suggestions.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    The pump is self-priming and can be run dry without damage. The ES 50 and ES 80 sprayers are equipped with the ET manual control which features: on/off control for boom and handgun, pressure adjustment, pump bypass agitation, remote pressure safety valve and a 2-1/2”...
  • Page 7 Sprayers, please pay attention to the sections dealing specifically with your model. ES 80 with 14‘ HD Boom SM 80 with Spraygun SM 80 with Spraygun and Hose Reel and Hose Wrap ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    SHIELDS. NEVER SERVICE, CLEAN OR REPAIR A MACHINE WHILE IT IS OPERATING WARNING! ALWAYS WATCH FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IT MEANS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 9: Follow Safety Instructions

    4. If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assis- ® tance, please contact your authorized HARDI dealer. 2.2 Operating The Sprayer Safely 1. Read the complete manual carefully and become familiar with the operation of the equipment before initial operation in each spray- ing season.
  • Page 10: Handling Chemical Products Safely

    & by-laws. Dispose of all unused chemicals and left over fertilizer in an approved manner 9. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher available at all times when handling chemicals. ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 11: Local Poison Information Center

    Keep a list, in the space provided below, of all the chemicals that you have in use. 1. ___________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________ 7. ___________________________________________________ 8. ___________________________________________________ 9. ___________________________________________________ 10. ___________________________________________________ ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 12: Hooking Up The Sprayer

    Tongue Weight (lbs.) ES 50 ES 80 1. ES 50 and ES 80: Attach sprayer tongue to drawbar with the correct size drawbar pin and install safety clip. SM 50 and SM 80: Secure sprayer to bed of truck/utility vehicle.
  • Page 13: Operating The Sprayer

    4.1 CONTROLS The ES and SM series estate sprayers use different controls for operating. The ES 50 and ES 80 sprayers use the ET manual control (Section 4.2), while the SM 50 and SM 80 use the M600 brass manual control (Section 4.3).
  • Page 14: Et Manual Control Operation

    4.2 ET MANUAL CONTROL OPERATION (ES 50/80) TANK A. 500/600 Pump B. Distribution Valves C. Spraygun D. Boom E. Safety Valve Fig. 1 F. Agitation Fluid System Overview When the 500/600 pump A (Fig 1) is running, pressurized fluid flows from the tank to the distribution valves B (Fig 1).
  • Page 15 8. To adjust the spray pattern, turn the black handle 6 (Fig. 2) OUT for a narrow spray pattern for long distances and IN for a wide pattern for more coverage at close distances. Fig. 2 ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 16: M600 Brass Manual Control Operation

    4. Turn dial 3 (Fig 4) counter clockwise all the way out. This relieves the pressure on the springs and minimizes start-up problems. (If optional boom is installed, make sure boom valve 7 (Fig 4) is closed). 5. Start the engine. ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 17 1 (Fig 4) and open boom valve 7 (Fig 4) to spray water from the boom. Check the pressure on gauge 4 (Fig 4) and follow step 6 to adjust. OPEN CLOSED Fig. 4 ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 18: Nozzle Selection

    1.222 1.840 1.500 2.123 1.736 ® Other size 1099 nozzles are available from you HARDI Dealer. 5.2 Boom Nozzle Selection ® ISO F-03-110 BLUE nozzles (HARDI ref. no. 371767) are standard on the 6’ boom and 14’ boom for gas engine driven systems. If you...
  • Page 19 3. For this example, you would select the F-02-110 YELLOW nozzle. NOTE: Using this chart will bring you very close to your desired appli- cation rate. However, for final pressure setting, you must calibrate your sprayer (Section 6.0). ® HARDI ISO F-110 SPRAY SYNTAL NOZZLES GPA at MPH NOZZLE 0.071 10.5...
  • Page 20: Calibration

    2 to 3 full days of spraying, and every time you change volume rate or use different nozzles. ® NOTE: A Calibration & Nozzles Manual (HARDI ref. no. 67000103) is ® available from your HARDI dealer which contains more detailed information for calibration and nozzle selection.
  • Page 21: Calibration (Ounce Method)

    Read the entire label of the chemical used. Take note of any particular instructions regarding recommended protective clothing, deactivating agents, etc. Read the detergent and deactivating agent labels. If cleaning procedures are given, follow them closely. ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 22 7. Start the pump and operate all controls enabling the liquid to come in contact with all the components. Leave the distribution valves until last. Some detergents and deactivating agents work best if left in the tank for a short period. Check the label. ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 23: Lubrication

    Also oil the M600 control as shown every 40 hours of operation. WARNING: TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM CRUSHING, NEVER PLACE FINGERS IN BREAKAWAY CLUTCH. 14‘ HD Boom Grease Grease Pump Grease M600 Control 6‘ FD Boom ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 24: Nozzle Filters

    Do not use pliers or wrenches. The O-rings need to be lubricated ALL THE WAY AROUND before fitting on to the nozzle. Fig. 5 ® HARDI recommends using a vegetable based oil to prolong the life of the O-ring. 7.5 Pump Maintenance Changing the valves Remove valve cover 1 (Fig 6).
  • Page 25: Boom Maintenance

    Adjustment is made by tightening or loosening the spring tension bolt (Fig 7). Fig. 7 ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 26: Storage

    5. Rinse the entire liquid circuit on the sprayer with clean water. Don’t forget to flush the boom and handgun lines also. 6. Fill with clean water and check all functions (Section 4.0). ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    A. Check suction tube and 4. No spray from fittings. spraygun or boom B. Check suction line from tank to pump for leaks. C. Check tightness of pump diaphragm and valve covers. (Section 7.5) ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    D. Take care when driving not to overlap or miss spraying. E. Did you stop vehicle in field or lawn and leave sprayer running? 10.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ® 10.1 HARDI Diaphragm Pump Specifications PUMP MODEL Number of Diaphragms 220 PSI (15 Bar) 220 PSI (15 Bar) Maximum Pressure 4.2 GPM (16 l/min)
  • Page 29: Sprayer Specifications

    Width L x W x H Weight (lbs.) Type (Gallons) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Inches) 6'7" ES 50 85 x 42 x 39 13'4" 6'7" ES 80 99 x 45 x 40 13'4" SM 50 (14') (13'4") 57 x 28 x 49...
  • Page 30: Parts Drawings

    11.0 PARTS DRAWINGS 500 PUMP ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 31 600 PUMP ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 32 450897 420943 471122 450897 146590 927021 (xFT.) 821041 (500) 821074 (600) 460423 460143 160003 420604 471122 168846 470046 420781 HONDA 460143 421046 471126 BRIGGS & 460423 STRATTON 460143 28014003 28013803 28013903 28008003 ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 33 PUMP FITTINGS ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 34 ET MANUAL CONTROL ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 35 M600 BRASS MANUAL CONTROL ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 36 ES 50/80 TANK ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 37 ES 50/80 FRAME ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 38 SM 50/80 TANK & FRAME ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 39 100305 333012 927284 (x FT.) 725726 RH 725727 LH 927284 (x FT.) 330212 334533 320047 TO LEFT SIDE 320386 330013 334533 330783 927284 (x FT.) 320187 334533 927284 (x FT.) TO CONTROL ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 40 14‘ HD BOOM ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 41 SPRAYGUN ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 HOSE REEL ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 43: Warranty Policy And Conditions

    290 Sovereign Road, London, Ontario, Canada hereinafter called "HARDI ", offers the following limited ® warranty in accordance with the provisions below to each original retail purchaser of HARDI new equipment ® of its own manufacturer, from an authorized HARDI...
  • Page 44 Service Manager. Any pump replacement must be approved in advance by the Service Manager. Claims under this policy must be filled with HARDI® within thirty (30) days of work performed or warranty shall be void. Parts requested must be returned prepaid within thirty (30) days for warranty settlement.
  • Page 45: Notes

    13.0 NOTES ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 46 NOTES ® HARDI GAS ENGINE ESTATE SPRAYER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 48 To contact HARDI directly: ® - Please use the HARDI ® Customer Service number: 1-866-770-7063 - Or send your email to: CUSTSERV@hardi-us.com Visit us online at: www.hardi-us.com ® HARDI NORTH AMERICA INC. 1500 West 76th St. 8550 W. Roosevelt Avenue 337 Sovereign Rd.

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