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67020003 (6/02)

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  • Page 1 COMMANDER Operator’s Manual 67020003 (6/02)
  • Page 3 Operator’s Manual 67020003 (6/02) 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

    Filling of chemicals ..........30 Before putting the sprayer into operation ....7 Filling through tank lid ......... 30 Safety Instructions ............ 8 Filling with HARDI ® CHEMICAL FILLER .... 30 Operating The Sprayer Safely ......8 Operating with Liquid-based chemicals ....30 Handling Chemical Products Safely .....
  • Page 5 You will find many helpful hints as well as important safety and operation information. ® Some of the features on your HARDI COMMANDER Plus sprayer were suggested by grow- ers. There is no substitute for “on farm” experience and we invite your comments and sugges- tions.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction ® We congratulate you for choosing a HARDI plant protection product. The reliability and efficiency of this product depends upon your care. The first step is to carefully read and pay attention to this instruction book. It contains essential information for the efficient use and long life of this quality product.

  • Page 7: Commander Plus

    Working platform with Support leg ladder Pump Hydraulic and electric components P.T.O. shaft Boom and Work lights ® HARDI FILLER Lockers for pesticide containers and equip- ment Please note that some of the features are optional equipment ® HARDI COMMANDER...

  • Page 8: Description

    The on/off switch is linked to the boom section valves, which results in a very quick response to on/off operation. The built-in HARDI- MATIC mechanical rate controller ensures a constant volume per acre of the liquid (gpa) at varying forward speed within the same gear when the number of P.T.O.

  • Page 9: Sprayer Use

    Description Sprayer use Before putting the sprayer into ® The HARDI COMMANDER Plus sprayer is for the operation application of crop protection chemicals and liquid Although the sprayer has been applied with a strong fertilizers. and protective surface treatment on steel parts, bolts etc.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    9. Wear relatively tight and belted clothing to prevent components include any current safety labels. Re- from being caught on some part of the machine. placement safety labels are available from your authorized HARDI ® dealer. 10. Slow down when turning, especially with boom unfolded.

  • Page 11: Handling Chemical Products Safely

    7._________________________________________ run off to contaminate people, animals, vegetation, 8._________________________________________ water supply, etc. Locate this area where there is no chance of children coming in contact with this 9._________________________________________ residue. 10._________________________________________ ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Sprayer

    To remove the support jack from the drawbar hitch: Lift the leg, remove the linch pin and pull out the support jack. The support jack can then be mounted to the storage bracket and secured by the linch pin. Clevis type ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Fixed Drawbar Adjustment

    Check that the length of the hoses and cables is Transport lock - Road position sufficient in tight turns, especially when the optional steering drawbar is fitted. WARNING DO NOT TRANSPORT WITHOUT LOCKING THIS STEERING DRAWBAR INTO TRANSPORT POSTION. 97604303 ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Shaft

    3. If P.T.O. shaft must be shortened, the shaft is pulled apart. Fit the two shaft parts at tractor and sprayer pump and measure how much it is necessary to shorten the shaft. Mark the protection guards. Min 13/16" (20mm) ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Wheel Tread Adjustments

    72” is required to ensure stability and to prevent the sprayer from tipping over. Note: The wider the track width, the better is the stability of the sprayer and boom. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Axle Systems & Tire Assemblies

    IMPORTANT! With Drawbar Steering models, a minimum track width of 72” is required to ensure stability and to prevent the sprayer from tipping over. Note: The wider the track width, the better is the stability of the sprayer and boom. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Hydraulic System

    2. Connect the plug C to the tractor’s 12V power • 12 Volt electric supply system. Try to hook-up the handle as close as possible to the battery power supply. HARDI ® recom- Note: The hydraulic system requires an oil capacity of mends using an electric distribution box (ref.

  • Page 18: Direct Acting Hydraulic System (D.h.)

    1. Connect the plug A to the tractor’s 12V power system. Try to hook up the handle as close as possible to the battery power supply. HARDI ® recommends using an electric distribution box (ref.

  • Page 19: Transport

    WARNING! The max. transport height must never exceed 13.1 ft. (4.0 m). Always measure the actual total height and choose settings not exceeding 13.1 ft (4.0m). ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Transport Lock Arm Stop

    A has to go out from the cylinder housing. 4. Secure jam nut B. 5. Pressurize the cylinder to see if the boom is properly adjusted. If not, repeat the above procedure until it is correctly adjusted. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Driving Technique

    CM Plus 750 .....TWIN FORCE ......72" OR WIDER AXLE CM Plus 875 .....TWIN FORCE UP TO 66' ..72" OR WIDER AXLE CM Plus 875 .....TWIN FORCE 80'-90' ....120" AND DUALS CM Plus 1200 ...TWIN FORCE 60'-90' ....120" AND DUALS 97604403 Decal #97604403 ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Disconnecting The Sprayer

    Remember to disconnect all hoses and cables from the tractor. WARNING! If the sprayer is parked unattended avoid unauthorized persons, children and animals from having access to the sprayer. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Operating The Boom

    Note: It is not advisable to go directly from transport position to spraying position with one side only. There- fore, first unfold both boom wings completely. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Unfolding And Folding The Hz Force™ Boom

    3. Tilt wings up approx. 15° (See Tilting the HZ Force™ Note: Be sure that the boom is raised when folding or boom - p. 23). damage can occur when the transport hooks are engaged. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Tilting The Hz Force™ Boom

    To tilt the right- hand boom, activate switch D. Switch positions of the hoses in the double acting outlet if you do not like the direction required to activate the boom. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 26: Ecp Plumbing Diagram

    Operation Operation ® The HARDI COMMANDER Plus trailer sprayer uses a diaphragm pump with ECP control. Take time to review and study the plumbing diagram for your sprayer. By following the flow through the diagram, you will better understand the various functions of your sprayer system.

  • Page 27: Operating The Liquid System

    Decals - Green disc (pressure) Self-cleaning 3. Close the agitation valve if spraying with filter / a high volume and it is impossible to Operating unit achieve sufficient operating pressure. ® HARDI FILLER (optional) Agitation * Without agitation Tank rinsing nozzle To main tank...

  • Page 28: Electrical Operated Manifold Valves (Opt.)

    The main tank should normally be filled 1/3 with water, before adding the chemicals - always read instruction Model US Gal. Liter on chemical container! IMPORTANT! If the sprayer is stored with liquid in the 1200 main tank, all MANIFOLD valves must be closed. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Filling With External Quick Fill (Optional)

    WARNING! Although the clean water tank is CARRIED ON THE SPRAYER, IT CAN BE only filled with clean water, it must never be CONTAMINATED BY SPRAY DRIFT WHICH used for drinking. WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO WATER SUPPLY WHEN FILLING. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Adjustment Of Ecp Operating Unit

    1100 (1000 r.p.m. pump) to ensure correct operation need to manually shut off all the distribution valves to of the HARDI-MATIC system. shut off the complete control unit manually. 3. On-off switch A is “ON” against green symbol (down position).

  • Page 31: Remote 4" Pressure Gauge

    45 psi (3 bar) and 225 psi (15 45-225 (3-15) 15-45 (1-3) The self-cleaning filter is operated via bar). If different nozzle pressures the yellow MANIFOLD valve. are required, set pressure damper at pressures indicated. Closed Open ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Filling Of Chemicals

    ® Filling of chemicals 2. Filling with HARDI CHEMICAL FILLER Chemicals can be filled into the tank two different ways: To get access to the HARDI ® CHEMICAL FILLER, grab the handle, disengage the lock with your foot, and ®...

  • Page 33: Operating With Powder-Base Chemicals

    IMPORTANT! The Bag & Bottle Rinse uses spray liquid ® 11. Close valve A and the HARDI CHEMICAL FILLER from the main tank to rinse containers of concentrated lid again.

  • Page 34: Use Of Flush Tank And Rinse Nozzles (Optional)

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  • Page 35: Nozzle Selection

    Normal boom height setting with 110° nozzles is 18" to 20" above the crop or weeds, whichever is taller. Should you wish a different application rate or different type of nozzle, HARDI ®...
  • Page 36 SOLID STREAM NOZZLE for high volume liquid fertilizer application. In this application, the 1553 nozzle is always 1553 less swirl used with 330013 o-ring and 50,80 or 100 mesh screens. HARDI ® QUINTASTREAM - 5 HOLE LIQUID FERTIL- IZER NOZZLE Five streams of liquid are distributed at 372011 different angles and flows.

  • Page 37: Calibration

    U.S. GPA applied (ounces - GPA). How do you calibrate a sprayer? Formula Method Calibration kits are available from HARDI ® , #818493 for 1. Check your spraying speed. Measure a test strip of US gallons &...

  • Page 38: Maintenance - Rules Of Thumb

    Remember: Clean sprayers are safe sprayers. Clean sprayers are ready for action. Clean sprayers cannot be damaged by pesticides and their solvents. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Tank

    Check it regularly. Remember the tank roof. Rinse and operate all components and any equipment that has been in Note: The HARDI ® Flush & Rinse system is available contact with the chemical.

  • Page 40: Lubrication

    Lithium grease with Molybdenumdisulphide Slide bearings or graphite SAE 80W/90 Gear oil CASTROL EPX 80/W90 Oil lubricating points SHELL SPIRAX 80W/90 MOBIL MOBILUBE 80W/90 Guidelines - greasing • Pump grease into zerks until new grease becomes visible. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Lubrication Schedule

    Maintenance Lubrication schedule B - 50h Operating hours Type of lubricant Position on the sprayer Trailer Boom ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 Maintenance A - 200h A - 50h A - 10h B - 50h C - 50h B - 50h All models B - 10h B - 200h C - 200h ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 43 Maintenance C - 250h B - 50h C - 500h ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 44: Service And Maintenance Intervals

    1000 hours service or yearly (whichever comes first) Do all previous mentioned + 1. Wheel bearings, dismantle, check, regrease and adjust 2. P.T.O. shaft, change parts as necessary 3. Boom center and inner section, change bearings as necessary ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Occasional Maintenance

    Replacement of transmission shaft protection guards Replacement of transmission shaft cross journals Adjustment of 3-way-valve Change of bulbs Change of tires Adjustment of breakaway device Yaw dampers Rubber dampers Always check that all lock nuts are tight after adjustment ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 46 Suction Filter Filter Filter Bolt 8 and 9 are situated behind the spring. Pink (0075) Orange (01) Green (015) Yellow (02) Lilac (25) Blue (03) Red (04) & Larger * Standard Equipment FILTER SIZE SELECTION TABLE ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 47 7. Fill the hub cap with fresh grease and press it on to the hub again. 8. Repeat the procedure on LH wheel. 8. Hoses and tubes Check all hoses and tubes for possible damage and secure attachment. Renew damaged hoses or tubes. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 48 D = Diaphragm Bolt E = Diaphragm Diaphragm pump overhaul kit (valves, seals, dia- phragms, etc.) ® Pump model HARDI part No. 750342 750343 Changing valves 1 Remove the valve covers (A). Before changing the valves (B & B1) note their orientation so they are Torque Settings for 363/463 pumps replaced correctly.
  • Page 49 NOTE! It is recommended that if one or more ® replace the cone and cylinder. A HARDI kit is available diaphragms and/or valves need replacing they all for this purpose. Ref. no. 741293.
  • Page 50 8. Press out the worn bushes and fit new ones. 9. Assemble again in reverse order. 10. Grease through grease nipples and remove jack and wedges. 11. Fit the extension piece in the drawbar again and place the sprayer on the support leg. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 51 WARNING! Use eye / face protection mask when dismantling the tank drain valve! 1. Make sure the tank is empty and clean. 2. The valve must be closed and the string loose. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 52: Off-Season Storage

    8. Rinse the entire liquid circuit on the sprayer with paint. clean water. 7. Lubricate all lubricating points according to the 9. Fill with clean water and check all functions. lubricating scheme - regardless of intervals stated. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 53: Equipment And Accessories

    MANIFOLD system. Tank Level Indicator The actual tank level in the main tank can be observed on the tank level indicator B. The scale is displayed in US gal. or liters. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 54 Small Left Hand Storage Locker (optional) It is recommended to switch off the rear traffic lights of the tractor in order to save power consumption and to The locker can be mounted next to the HARDI ® avoid reflection. FILLER. It is for the purpose of storing pesticide con- tainers in use, nozzles, calibration- and compound Power supply is via the 7-pin socket.
  • Page 55 Rinse System™ Operator’s Manual for complete ping during spray application of spray solution, which operational instructions. ® can be costly. HARDI Foam Marker features a trailer mounted compressor, poly tank, extruded foamer hoses and in-cab electrical controls providing right or left drop selection and the rate/quality of foam droplets.
  • Page 56 HARDI Controller 2500 (optional) Rinse Valve ® The HARDI Controller 2500 permits automatic control of the application rate. This allows you to concentrate on driving as the rate is automatically maintained by the HC 2500. Press the “up” or “down” arrow keys to change the application rate.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Operating unit works properly. Use clean water to check. Hydraulic components are maintained clean. Steering drawbar system FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY Sprayer trails unstable Air pockets in the hydraulic Prime hydraulic circuit circuit Hydraulic circuit leaking Repair leak, prime ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 58 Reduce pump r/min. Check safety valve for Self-Cleaning Filter is tight. Ensure returns inside tank are present. Use foam damping additive. Liquid leaks from bottom Damaged diaphragm. Replace. See Changing of valves and dia- of pump. phragms. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 59 Dirt in the restrictor port of the cylinder. Multiple hydraulic func- Various Check for correct solenoid electric/hydraulic tions hook-up. with one switch activated Check for short circuit in wiring in the junction box at rear of sprayer. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 60 Not enough foam concentrate. Frequency valve not opened enough. Weak foam concentrate. Water too hard (add water softener). Keeps blowing fuses Various Short in electrical system or bad compressor. Bad relay on printboard. Tank filter plugged. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 61 Restrictor cone from pump supply not the bottom tank discharge valve correct size: Black - 1302 & 363 pump is open. White - 463 pump Restrictor cone missing. Restrictor cone on wrong side of the valve. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 62: Emergency Operation Of The Sprayer

    Use a proper tool for this purpose. Remember to reset the system to original setting. Cause The problem may be due to a blown fuse. One spare fuse is located inside the junction box. ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    Note: 463 High Capacity (HC) diaphragm pump fluid systems only for 80’- 120’ (24m- 36m) booms. Note: All weight measurements are approximate values with booms in transport position, flush tank, chemical inductor and foam marker (for suspended axle systems, add approximately 550-660 lbs (250-300 kg)). N/A = Not Available ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 64: Filters And Nozzles

    B B B B Wire number or color code Number of distribution valves Valve Wire number or color code 1-11 G/Y = green/yellow 2-12 3-13 4-14 9-10 5-15 11-12 6-16 7-17 9-10 13-14 9-10 G/Y = Green/Yellow ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 65: Installation Instruction For Boom And Work Light

    Technical specifications Installation instruction for boom and work light ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 66: Eagle™ And Force™ Boom Hydraulics

    Technical specifications EAGLE™ boom hydraulics SPB-Z and SPC-Z LEFT FOLD RIGHT FOLD PARALIFT LOCK CYLINDER LEFT TILT RIGHT TILT 'DH' Optional TO SOLENOID VALVE BLOCK TO TRACTOR TO TRACTOR FORCE™ Boom hydraulics ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 67: Warranty Policy And Conditions

    Nor can claims be accepted if parts other than those manufactured by HARDI ®...
  • Page 68 12. No employee or representative is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other ® warranty unless such change is made in writing and signed by an officer of HARDI at it’s head office. 13. Any warranty work performed which will exceed $400.00 MUST be approved IN ADVANCE by the Service Manager.
  • Page 69 Notes ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 70 Notes ® HARDI COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 72 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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