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Hardi Navigator 550M Operator's Manual

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550M, 800M, 1000M Centrifugal
Operator's Manual
10613903 (8/04)

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  • Page 1 NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M Centrifugal Operator's Manual 10613903 (8/04)
  • Page 3 Operator's Manual 10613903 (8/04) HARDI ® reserves the right to make changes in design, material, or specifi cation 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

    Recommended Tire Pressure ....45 Wheel Nuts and Bearings Adjustment ..45 ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 5 Chemical Filler ......66 9.0 WARRANTY POLICY AND CONDITIONS ... . . 67 ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 6 Davenport, Iowa 52806 London, Ontario N6M 1B3 Visalia, California 93291 Phone: (563) 386-1730 Phone: (519) 659-2771 Phone: (559) 651-4016 Fax: (563) 386-1710 Fax: (519) 659-2821 Fax: (559) 651-4160 Sincerely, Tom L. Kinzenbaw President ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 7 Fig. 1 Navigator HC 550M Centrifugal w/ Eagle™ Boom ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    P.T.O. driven pump with P.T.O. shaft, frame with tank, ESC controls (Electric Control) and Manifold System. The Navigator 550M model is available with either the hydraulic folding Eagle™ SPB series spray boom available in 45', 50', 60' or 66' widths or a manual fold boom (MB) available in 35', 40', 42', 45' or 50' widths.

  • Page 9: 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 NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 10: Follow Safety Instructions

    Replace missing or damaged safety labels. Be sure that new equip- ment components include any current safety labels. Re placement ® safety labels are available from your authorized HARDI dealer. - Learn how to operate the sprayer and how to use the controls prop- erly.
  • Page 11 Securely support any components before working on them. 16. Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix dam- aged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove ex cessive buildup of grease, oil or debris. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Handling Chemical Products Safely

    & by-laws. Dispose of all unused chemicals and left over fertilizer in an approved manner 9. Keep a fi rst aid kit and fi re extinguisher available at all times when handling chemicals. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 13: 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 NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Hooking Up The Sprayer

    Then reinstall and refasten all bolts. WARNING: IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO FIT DUAL WHEELS TO ANY OF THE AXLES ON THE NAVIGATOR M. SPRAYER MODELS. No longer available ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 15 (High Clearance). The TA (Tandem Axle) version is no longer available. The 120" axle is a fi xed length and cannot be adjusted. Ground clearance is the same as the standard axle systems. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Hydraulic Driven Centrifugal Pump

    (Fig. 5) on the top rear side of the pump and wait until there is a full stream of fl uid coming out. Reinstall the plug. Note: Running the centrifugal pump dry for longer than 3 seconds will cause serious damage to the pump seal. Fig. 5 ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Shaft Operator Safety (P.t.o. Driven Pumps Only)

    Always STOP ENGINE and remove the ignition key before carrying out maintenance or repairs to the transmission shaft or implement. Make sure that belt guards on belt-driven pumps are intact. Never operate without belt guards. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Installation Of P.t.o. Shaft (P.t.o. Driven Pumps Only)

    (Fig. 8). min. 3/4" (20mm) Fig. 8 5. Grease the profi les, and assemble male and female parts again. 6. Fit the shaft to tractor and sprayer pump. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Hydraulic Requirements

    IMPROPER HOOK-UP CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS BOOM MOVEMENTS AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE SPRAYER HYDRAULICS. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE NEAR A HYDRAULIC BOOM IN OPERATION. ALWAYS SHUT TRACTOR OFF WHEN CONNECTING, SERVICING OR ADJUSTING BOOM. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Control Box For Esc Control Unit

    Electric 12 volt outlet box #817925 if more than one power outlet is required. Fig. 10 ® 12-volt junction box for 12-volt hook-up: ESC controls, HARDI HM1500/HC2500, Foam Marker, Boom Hydraulic Controls, etc. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    BE SIPHONED BACK AND CON TAM INATE THE WATER SUPPLY LINES. Fig. 11 4.3 Filling the Flush Tank (If fi tted) Remove the tank lid, fi ll with clean water and replace lid. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Manifold Sprayer Plumbing Diagram

    The system can be ex panded to a maximum of 4 valves on the pres sure side and 2 valves on the suction side. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 23 Black Disc = Suction Valve • Quick Fill • From Flush Tank • From Main Tank Closed A function is activated/opened Function by turning the handle towards Open the desired function ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Manifold Operating Instructions

    In case of an emergency, these can be oper ated man ually only when the 12V power to the valve motor is disconnected fi rst. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Operation Of Centrifugal Bypass Kit (Early Models Only)

    2. Flip valve (B) (Fig. 14) to the "open" position and then start the pump (See Section 4.8). OPEN CLOSED Fig. 14 3. Once the pump is "primed", valve (B) (Fig. 14) may be closed. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 26: Adjustment Of The Esc Controls

    (Fig. 15) stops rotating, this will be the "minimum pressure" setting. 6. Hold pressure regulating switch (C) (Fig. 16) to (+) until desired pressure is shown on the pressure gauge (4) (Fig. 15). ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Adjustment Of Constant Pressure

    IMPORTANT: When the sprayer is stored, the ESC control box and the multiplug must be protected against moisture and dirt. A plastic bag may be used to protect the multiplug. Store the control box in a clean dry place. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Agitation Adjustment (Agitation Nozzles Only)

    Turning the agitation valve (A) (Fig. 17) clockwise will reduce the agitation fl ow. Turning the valve counter clockwise will increase the agitation fl ow. Fig. 17 ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Adding Chemicals

    9. When the spray liquid is well mixed, it may be sprayed on the crop. Leave the agitation valve at maximum agitation so the spray liquid is continuously ag itated while spraying. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 30 6. Turn the agitation valve (A) (Fig. 17) counter clockwise all the way out for maximum agitation. ® 7. Make sure the bottom valve (A) (Fig. 18) is closed on the HARDI CHEMICAL FILLER. 8. Engage the pump and set P.T.O. revolutions to 540 r.p.m. or 1000 r.p.m.
  • Page 31 When the spray liquid is well mixed, it may be sprayed on the crop. Leave the agitation valve at maximum agitation so the spray liquid is continuously ag itated while spraying. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 32 7. Engage the pump and set P.T.O. revolutions to 540 r.p.m. or 1000 r.p.m. (depending on pump model). ® 8. Open the bottom valve (A) (Fig. 19) on the HARDI CHEMICAL FILLER and open the lid. 9. Engage the hopper rinsing device by opening valve (C) (Fig. 19).
  • Page 33 When the spray liquid is well mixed, it may be sprayed on the crop. Leave the agitation valve at maximum agitation so the spray liquid is continuously ag itated while spraying. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

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

    WARNING: The rinse nozzles cannot always guarantee a 100% cleaning of the tank. Always clean manually with a brush afterwards, especially if crops sensitive to the chemical just sprayed are going to be sprayed afterwards. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 35 6. Engage the pump and spray water from the fl ush tank in the fi eld until all nozzle tubes/nozzles are fl ushed with clean water. 7. Disengage pump. Turn all manifold valves to the "Off" position. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 36: Operation Of The Tank Drain Valve

    (Fig. 20). Fig. 20 If draining residues, e.g. liquid fertilizer into a reservoir, a snap-coupler with hose can rapidly be connected to the drain valve and the liquid safely drained. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Nozzle Selection

    ISO LowDrift COLOR TIPS™ 110 degree fl at fan, one piece cap and nozzle, 1553 solid stream nozzle; color coded for LD110 fl ow rate selection. In-Line Filters will normally be used. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 38 Blue swirls work with 1553 series Black cone nozzles. Grey, blue, or black White swirls are used to create hollow cone effect. White swirls are used to create full cone effect. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 39 372019 middle stream and lowest in the outer; overlapping streams. This allows for boom movements that do not influence distribution. Boom heights of 20" can be used as safely as 30". ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Calibration

    • Before you calibrate, check the fl ow of each nozzle. If it puts out more than 10% of its original volume, replace it. Select your calibration method: Ounce method or Formula method. Then follow the steps described in the corresponding section(s): ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 41 For drop or band nozzles, catch the spray from all nozzles for the row. 4. Read the ounces in the container. That is the actual U.S. GPA applied. (ounces = GPA) ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 Collect the spray from one nozzle for one minute in a container. Adjust pressure until you collect the precise GPM called for. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 43 For conversion to liters per hectare, multiply U.S. GPA by 9.34 For conversion to liters per acre, multiply U.S. GPA by 3.78 Formula for tractor speed: Distance (in feet) x .682 = MPH Second ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Remember: Clean sprayers are safe sprayers. Clean sprayers are ready for action. Clean sprayers can not be damaged by pesticides and their solvents. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 45 Note: If the sprayer is cleaned with a high pressure cleaner we recommend lubrication of the entire machine. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 46: Filters

    ISO Nozzle Suction Filter Inline Filters Nozzle Pressure Size (optional) (optional) Screen Filter Pink (075) Orange (01) Green (015) Yellow (02) Lilac (025) Blue (03) Red (04) & Larger * Standard mesh ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 47: Recommended Tire Pressure

    4. Now loosen axle nut until fi rst split pin hole is visible. 5. Insert cotter pin, fold and replace hub cap. After 1000 hours or once a year, the axle bear ings should be repacked with new grease. Fig. 21 ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 48: Tandem Axles

    5.5 Tandem Axles Fig. 22 *Check all shocks and all bearings every 1000 hours and replace if needed. Note: Tandem axles are only available on Navigator 550M. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 49: Nozzle Tubes And Fittings

    The O-rings need to be lubricated ALL THE WAY AROUND before fi tting on to the nozzle tube. Fig. 23 ® HARDI recommends using a vegetable based oil to prolong the life of the O-ring. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 50: Checking The Valve Cone In Distribution Valves

    10527903 MOTOR REPAIR KIT 204, 206-150, 210 - 10320003 304, 310 - 10320103 Fig. 25 Note: Any parts needed that are not shown, are available at your local ACE pump supplier. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Belt Driven Pump Repair Parts

    5.9 P.T.O. Belt Driven Pump Repair Parts Fig. 26 Note: Any parts needed that are not shown, are available at your local ACE pump supplier. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 52: Emergency Operation Of Esc Controls

    For precise mea surement rely only on weight of the liquid or precise fl owmeters when fi lling the tank. Fig. 28 ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 53: Lubrication

    Fig. 29 Navigator 550M Centrifugal (Shown) 1. Pump 2. P.T.O. (P.T.O. driven pumps only) 3. Idler arm (Belt driven pumps only) 4. Hitch Jack 5. Wheel Bearings 6. Tandem Axle (optional/not shown) ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 54 POS. 9016/18 pumps only X 10 X 50 X 40 ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 55 POS. 1000 ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 56: Off-Season Storage

    CASTROL RUSTILLO or sim ilar) on all metal parts. Avoid oil on rubber parts, hoses and tires. 10. Fold the boom in transport po sition and re lieve pres sure from all hydraulic func tions. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 57: Preparation After Off-Season Storage

    7. Emp ty the tank of remaining an tifreeze. 8. Rinse the entire liquid circuit on the spray er with clean water. 9. Fill with clean water and check all functions. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 58: Accessories

    Will inject all types of chemical formulations, liquid, powder or granules, into the bottom of the tank near the agitation fl ow. A cleaning ring ensures that chemical residue is removed from the fi ller tank. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 59: Chemical Filler Bag & Bottle Rinse Kit (Optional)

    . The quick fi ll is equipped with a handy 1/4 turn shut-off valve. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 60: Foam Marker System (Optional)

    Foam Marker Drop Assembly The Foam Marker helps prevent skipping or over lapping during spray ® application of spray solution, both which 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 61: 4" Boom Pressure Gauge (Optional)

    Flush Tank (90 gal. shown) Flush system provides a means to be able to fl ush the pump, controls, boom feed lines and complete boom and nozzles with clean water from a 90 gal. tank. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 62: Tank Rinse System (Optional)

    The Rinse system can be added to the fl ush system which provides a means to rinse the main tank using pressurized water to spray the inside of the tank through specially designed spinning nozzles. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 63: Spraygun And Hose Wrap (Optional)

    8 spray boom section control is possible. Components can be added for your individual requirements to control your operating unit, and optional equipment. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 64: Hardi Controller 2500 (Optional)

    9 different fi eld counters, DGPS compatible, prepared for communication with Precision Farming Terminals and pocket PC's (iPAQ - models: 3650, 3670), variable rate application, rain & dust proof and 3 year warranty. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    B. Small tear or pin hole in suction hose. C. Bad O-ring on suction fi lter (if fi tted). D. P.T.O. shaft slipping on pump crank shaft (P.T.O. driven pumps only). E. Suction side air leak. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 66 10. Can't get tank empty. A. Output from by-pass lines causing a disturbance around suction tube. B. Crack or pin hole in suction tube. C. Tank is not level (change angle of tongue). ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 67: Foam Marker

    4. Foam drops will not last. A. Not enough foam concentrate. B. Frequency valve not opened enough (Pre 2002). C. Weak foam concentrate. D. Water too hard (Add water softener). ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 68: Flush & Rinse

    3. Filler tank backfi lls when A. Restrictor cone missing. bottom tank discharge valve B. Restrictor cone on wrong side is open. of the valve. C. Not enough fl ow from pump. ® HARDI NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 69: Warranty Policy And Conditions

    USA and 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 70 (excluding wearing parts such as diaphragms, valves, etc.) to FIVE YEARS. To qualify for this extended ® warranty, the pump must be drained and fl ushed with fresh water after each day of use. Hardi 's liability is limited to replacement of defective parts, FOB our plant at no cost to the purchaser during the fi rst twelve months after date of purchase, at 20% of the then current retail price during the second year ;...
  • 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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