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Field Pro II 1000 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-BW010 Revision D Last Edit May 2002...
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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 II 1000 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.
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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. THIS SYMBOL MEANS - ATTENTION! - BECOME ALERT! - YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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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.
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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.
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Overall Dimensions Capacities (A) Total length 220 in. (5488 mm) Sprayer tank 1,000 gal. (3785.5L) Rinse system tank 50 gal. (189.3 L) Chemical induction tank 4 gal. (15.2 L) (B) Hitch to axle length 136 in. (3455 mm) Fresh water tank 5 gal.
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 II 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.
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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. •...
mal consumption. Equipment Safety • Make sure no person or object is in the path of the sprayer booms, especially when retract- ing or extending the wings. • Always retract and lock booms in the storage position, except during application. •...
Lighting and Marking • It is the responsibility of the customer to know the lighting and marking requirements of the local highway authorities. • REMEMBER: If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts are replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from RHS, Inc at 1-800-247-3808.
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.
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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. It is suggested that the hydraulic hoses for the hydraulic pump be connected to the num- ber one outlet, while the boom control hoses are connected to the number two outlet or to the outlet that corresponds to the outermost control lever on the tractor’s hydraulic control console.
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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.
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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...
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choosing the appropriate function. Each button on the joystick 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. b. For round lever, use round U-bolts, washer plate, lock washers and nuts to connect joystick to lever.
To install the footpad: a. Plug the footpad control 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. Footpad control for John Deere 8000 Series and Case IH MX Magnum Series.
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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.
different than a solenoid-type valve that closes with spring action. To install a Raven 440 control or the Spraying Systems 744 control on a unit that is not already equipped with the unit, refer to the specific instructions that follow. Figure 1.
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2. Attach flow meter mount to valve plate as illustrated in Figure 2 using two 5/16” x 3/4” bolts and 5/16” locknuts provided. 3. Locate flow meter and hose clamps supplied in the control kit and install flow meter in the line where the 7"...
Spraying Systems 744 Controller Overview The Spraying Systems 744 controller allows the operator to adjust the spray pressure from the console. The control valve is placed in a bypass location which dumps unwanted pressure back to the inlet of the pump. Hence, it is important that you do not use an in-line configuration for the control valve.
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DESCRIPTION 150-G GASKET, 2" MANIFOLD FITTING FC200 CLAMP, 2" MANIFOLD (NOT SHOWN) M200100TEE TEE, 2" x 1" MANIFOLD, POLY M100G GASKET, 1" MANIFOLD FITTING FC100 CLAMP, 1" MANIFOLD (NOT SHOWN) M100FPT FTG, 1" MANIFOLD x 1"FPT M-1034PP NIPPLE, 3/4”MPT X 1”MPT METERING VALVE (INCLUDED WITH CONTROLLER) EL-3410PP...
Main tank Quick-Fill, “on” position OPERATION Filling The Tank The 1,000 gallon tank on the Field-Pro II 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.
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. Using the Optional Flow Max 110 Fill Meter The Flow Max 110 Fill Meter, available as optional equipment on the Field-Pro II sprayer, can be used to monitor a variety of functions including: Function Display Title...
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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.
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Inductor Sparge valve, “on” position Pump inlet Inductor rinse valve, selector valve, “off” position Induction valve, Inductor discharge valve, “off” position “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.
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. When only a small amount of movement is desired, hold the button and feather the hydraulic lever in the appropriate direction.
Extending Boom Wings. 1. Remove transport pin from center section to let boom pivot freely (X-Fold only). 2. Unfold wings until boom cylinders are fully extended 3. Lower center section to desired spray height (X-Fold only). Make sure no person or object is in the path of the DANGER: wings, especially when folding or unfolding.
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2. Activate tractor hydraulic valve to start sprayer pump. 3. Toggle boom switches to their "on" position for each of the boom sections. 4. If controller is equipped with an Auto/Manual function, make sure it is switched to "Auto." 5. As you enter the field to the point where you will begin spraying, turn Master boom switch to the "on"...
Foam Marker Operation Refer to the Operator’s Manual of your Foam Guidance System for operating instruc- tion. 30 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.
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. That, in turn, doubles the horizontal distance droplets can travel during their fall.
Spray Nozzle Selection Nozzle, or spray tip, selection is often based upon droplet size, which refers to the diameter of an individ- ual spray droplet. In addition to its importance in controlling drift, droplet size from a nozzle becomes important when the efficacy of a particular crop chemical is dependent on coverage.
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. In some cases, you may also want to add a commercial tank cleaner to the rinse water to help dissolve or neutralize certain chemicals.
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 II 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.
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. •...
7. Pack bearings with heavy-duty wheel bearing grease, thoroughly forcing grease between roller cone and bearing cage. Also fill the space between the bearing cups in the hub with grease. 8. Place inner bearing in hub and press in new grease seal with lip pointing toward bearing. 9.
b. If the preceding step does not provide enough adjustment, remove the mounting strap from its inboard or outboard position and reattach it in the alternate position. c. After strap has been repositioned, but left loose, continue to slide the spindle in or out on the axle as needed.
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Glycol is a primary component of antifreeze and is poi- WARNING: sonous if ingested. Follow all precautions as if it were any pesticide. Be especially careful to avoid puddles that pets or other animals can get to. 10. Drain the personal wash tank completely. Wash the interior with a detergent solution, rinse and dry by hand.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Field-Pro II 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. √...
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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 √...
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Bolt, 1/4NC x 3/4 FW14 Flat Washer, 1/4” LN14 Lock Nut, 1/4NC DEC-BW007 Decal, Bestway Logo DEC-OM001 Decal, Operators Manual * ladder(item 34) shown on left side of trailer is optional and required only if sprayer does not include factory installed chemical inductor.
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Rinse System Assembly DESCRIPTION 61809 Tank, 50 gallon PCO TLS-6SL Tank Lid - Snyder Tanks TLA-5T Tank Lid - Ace Tanks (with Bestway Logo molded in) 71920 Tank Strap 69553 Tank Buckle B38.5FT Bolt, 3/8NC x 5 Full Thread FW38 Flat Washer, 3/8"...
Field Pro II Wiring Diagram for 3 Section Ball Valve Plumbing...
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Field Pro II 1000 Wiring Diagram ( for 3 Section Ball Valve Plumbing) DESCRIPTION AB453 Control Valve Wiring - 3 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"...
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