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- Page 1 FALCON Boom Operator’s Manual 67000003 (4/00)
- Page 3 FALCON Boom Operator's Manual 67000003 (4/00) 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 countires.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Adjusting Rear Cable 8.0 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Lubrication 8.2(A) Greasing The H-Frame And Center Frame 8.2(B) Greasing The Boom And Hinge Assemblies Nozzle Filters In-Line Filters (Optional) Nozzle Tubes And Fittings Maintenance Of Triplets (When Fitted) HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... - Page 5 9.0 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Follow Safe Transport And Towing Procedures Winter Storage 10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 Hydraulic Systems 10.2 Mechanical Problems 10.3 Hydraulic Schematics 11.0 WARRANTY POLICY AND CONDITIONS 12.0 NOTES HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL...
- Page 6 Dear Owner, ® Thank you for purchasing a HARDI product and welcome to the ever- increasing family of HARDI ® sprayer owners. Our sprayers and accesories are rapidly becoming a familiar sight on North American farms. We believe that this results from growers becoming increasingly conscious of crop protection input costs and the vital need for cost effective spray application equipment.
- Page 7 HARDI FALCON Boom (50’ shown) HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL...
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Page 8: Introduction
1.0 INTRODUCTION The HARDI ® FALCON boom is available in the following sizes: The 42’, 45’, and 50’ FALCON booms are built with the same basic components, with differences in the inner and outer wing sections to give the range of boom widths. The breakaway is located at the folding point between the inner and outer wing. -
Page 9: Follow Safety Instructions
- Keep your FALCON boom in proper working condition. Unautho- rized modifications or use may impair the function and/or safety and affect the spray boom’s life. - If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, please contact your authorized HARDI ® dealer. HARDI ®... -
Page 10: Operating The Falcon Boom Safely
9. Wear relatively tight and belted clothing to prevent from being caught on some part of the machine. 10.Slow down when turning, especially with boom extended. 11.Always keep children away from your sprayer and/or tractor unit. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 11: Handling Chemical Products Safely
Never place nozzle tips or any other components that have been exposed to chemicals to mouth to blow out obstructions. Use a soft brush to clean spray nozzles. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... - Page 12 8. Dispose all empty containers after rinsing in accordance with local regulations & 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 ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL...
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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 ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 14: Glossary
12.) H-FRAME- Refers to the portion of the center that is stationarily attached to the sprayer frame, and that the boom travels on when raised and lowered. A - Outer Wing Section/Breakaway B - Intermediate Wing Section C - Center Section Fig. 1 HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 15: Preparation
Adjust/increase the flow control after the system is bled of any air, if necessary. 1. Attach the heavier (3/8“) hydraulic hose to the tractor’s single acting outlet. 2. Attach the smaller (1/4“ ) hydraulic hose to the tractor’s double acting outlet. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 16: Tilt Option
1. Mount the Tilt Option switch box in a suitable location in the tractor cab. 2. Connect the bayonet plug from the switch box to a 12V power supply. HARDI ® recommends using electronic distribution box #817925 to ensure a good power supply to various 12V attachments. -
Page 17: Tilting Boom (Tilt Option Only)
2. Activate the single acting outlet to tilt wing up. 3. Deactivate the handle to return boom wing to level position. Note: The switch can be changed from right to left to tilt both wings up or down simultaneously. Fig. 3 HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 18: Adjustments
7.0 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: • HARDI ® CANNOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY OR BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT OCCURS DUE TO LACK OF ADJUSTMENTS OR MAIN- TENANCE. • WE URGE YOU TO FOLLOW THE ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY- ONE’S SAFETY. -
Page 19: Alignment Of Wing Assemblies
1. Unfold the boom into the operating (spraying) position. 2. Shut the tractor off. 3. Slide a straight edge down the underside of the intermediate section until it just contacts the front cable. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 20: Adjusting Wings Level To Ground
4. Loosen the lock nut (A) (Fig. 6) and adjust the rod eye (B) (Fig. 6) to allow re-connection. 5. After connecting the rod eye (B) (Fig. 6), secure the lock nut (A) (Fig 6). HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 21: Adjusting Center Frame
(B) (Fig. 7) approximately half a turn. 7. Grasp the wing by the end and lift it approximately 20”. Let the wing go and it should go down to an approximately horizontal Fig. 7 position. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Boom To Rest In Transports
1. Raise the boom to its highest position. Fold the boom to the trans- port position. Make sure fold cylinders are pressurized and that the boom is folded all the way in. 2. Shut the tractor off. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 23: Maintenance
If you have a HARDI ® FALCON boom fitted to a HARDI ® sprayer that does not have an operator’s manual, or if you have a HARDI ® FALCON boom ® fitted to a non-HARDI sprayer and you don’t have any form of instructions... -
Page 24: Lubrication
8.2 Lubrication Lubrication of the boom daily will ensure maximum performance and life. This lubrication includes the H-Frame and center frame as well as the boom hinges. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 25: A) Greasing The H-Frame And Center Frame
Follow the above steps when doing this. Upper & Lower H-Frame Skid Plates Fig. 9 run vertically against Wear Surfaces (Outer Right side shown - Grease left side and both inner Center Frame Wear Surfaces behind Skid Plates H-Frame also) HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 26: B) Greasing The Boom And Hinge Assemblies
Each nozzle assembly is equipped with a 50 mesh filter screen as standard on units equipped with 20 GPA green Color Tips™. Properly maintained suction filter and self cleaning filter will eliminate the plugging of the screens and nozzles. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 27: In-Line Filters (Optional)
Do not use pliers or wrenches. The O-rings need to be lubricated ALL THE WAY AROUND before fitting on to the nozzle tube. ® HARDI recommends using a veg- etable based oil to prolong the life of the O-ring. -
Page 28: Maintenance Of Triplets (When Fitted)
If the triplets are not cleaned regularly they will not rotate readily and possible damage to them may occur. Fig. 13 WARNING: NEVER SERVICE YOUR CONTAMINATED NOZZLES WITHOUT WEARING CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES AND SAFETY GOGGLES. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 29: Transportation And Storage
Therefore check all the hoses and change them if there is any doubt about their physical condition. Paint Some chemicals are very hard on paints. It is therefore recommended to remove rust, if any, and then touch up the paint. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... - Page 30 WARNING: NEVER USE OIL OR DIESEL FUEL IN A SPRAYER. Remove nozzles and screens. Clean and store in a safe, dry location away from children and animals. Remove pressure gauges and store upright in a warm dry location. HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL...
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
4. Boom won’t go up or down. stuck open. A. H-frame needs to be greased. B. Grease on H-frame is dry and dirty, clean and regrease. C. Boom slide is too tight to H- frame. Readjust Center Frame (Section 7.5). HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... -
Page 32: Hydraulic Schematics
10.3 Hydraulic Schematics A) HY Schematics Fig. 16 HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... - Page 33 B) Tilt Schematics Fig. 17 HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL...
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Page 34: 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 ® ® equipment of its own manufacturer, from an authorized HARDI... - Page 35 (excluding fittings, lids and gaskets) to FIVE YEARS. To qualify for this extended ® warranty, the tank must be drained and flushed with fresh water after each day of use. HARDI liability is limited to replacement of the tank, FOB our plant at no cost to the purchaser during the first twelve months;...
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Page 36: Notes
12.0 NOTES HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL... - Page 37 NOTES HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL...
- Page 38 NOTES HARDI ® FALCON BOOM OPERATOR‘S MANUAL...
- Page 40 - Please contact your local HARDI dealer. To contact HARDI directly: ® - Please use the HARDI ® Customer Service number: 1-866-770-7063 - Or send your email to: CUSTSERV@hardi-us.com ® HARDI INC. Visit us online at: www.hardi-us.com HARDI ® MIDWEST HARDI ®...
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