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Hardi ATV Series Operator's Manual

Hardi ATV Series Operator's Manual

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ATV SPRAYER
DIAPHRAGM
Operator's Manual
67302803 7/05

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  • Page 1 ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM Operator's Manual 67302803 7/05...
  • Page 3 Operator's Manual 67302803 (7/05) ® 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

    Calibration ....... 28 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 5 11.0 NOTES ........48 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 6 There is no substitute for “on farm” experience and we invite your comments and suggestions. If any portion of this instruction book ® remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI dealer or service personnel for further explanation before using the equipment.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Bottom tank suction includes a shut-off valve for easy cleaning of suction fi lter. Available options include: 4 gallon (15 L) clean water dispenser, hose ® wrap with 25' of 3/8" hose and a model 60L HARDI spray gun, fi lter basket and SMV sign. ®...
  • Page 8 ® The frame and boom of your HARDI ATV sprayer are fi nished with a powder coat paint which provides maximum protection from chemicals and rust. Fig. 1 150 GALLON ATV SPRAYER WITH 40' MB BOOM ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • 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 ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 10: Follow Safety Instructions

    ® 2. Always keep children away from your HARDI ATV sprayer. ® 3. Before starting the gas engine on the HARDI ATV sprayer, make sure that all operating controls are in the off or neutral position (including spray controls). 4. One of the most frequent causes of personal injury or death results from persons falling off or being run over.
  • Page 11 fl ashing lights. Some local regulations may require installation of fl ashing warning lights. ® 6. Check local regulations before transporting the HARDI ATV sprayer on public roads. It may be necessary to use a trailer.

  • 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 ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM 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 ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Hooking Up The Sprayer

    Moving the axle rearward will increase the tongue weight. WARNING: IF THE SPRAYER IS EQUIPPED WITH A 40' MB BOOM, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE THE FRONT AXLE POSITION DUE TO THE LIGHT TONGUE WEIGHT. Fig. 2 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Hitch Height Adjustment

    U-bolts C (Fig. 3). 5. Raise or lower the sprayer frame with the adjustable jack until the tank is level. 6. Tighten U-bolts C (Fig. 3) and remove adjustable jack. Fig. 3 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Wheel Spacing Adjustment

    Tighten bolts C (Fig. 4). 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for opposite side. Measure to confi rm correct wheel spacing (center of right tire to center of left tire). Adjust if necessary. Fig. 4 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    IMPORTANT: Do not connect to the starter motor or generator/ alternator. Warranty is void if this is done. The power supply wiring harness is equipped with a 7.5 Amp inline fuse to protect the control box. DISTRIBUTION VALVE SOLENOIDS Fig. 5 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Control Box

    Fig. 6 3.7 Gas Engine Requirements ® IMPORTANT: The gas engine equipped on the HARDI ATV sprayer is shipped from the factory without oil in the engine crankcase or reduc- tion box. 1. Before operating the gas engine, you must: A.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    WARNING: ALTHOUGH THE HANDWASH TANK IS ONLY FILLED WITH CLEAN WATER, THE WATER MUST NEVER BE USED FOR DRINKING, DUE TO THE SMALL RISK OF CONTAMINATION WHILE FILLING, ETC. ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Standard Plumbing Diagram

    3. Diaphragm Pump 10. Tank 4. Pressure Control Valve 11. Bypass Return 5. Manifold Pressure Gauge 12. Boom Distribution Valves 6. Agitation Valve 13. Boom 7. Spraygun Valve (optional) 14. Boom Pressure Gauge ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Plumbing Diagram With Optional Rate Controller

    14. Boom Distribution Valves 7. Spraygun Valve (optional) 15. Boom 8. Pressure Regulator 16. Boom Pressure Gauge Turn Pressure Relief Valve clockwise all the way in when used with the optional Rate Controller. ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Adjustment Of The Sprayer Controls

    (turn Pressure Control Valve 1 (Fig. 9) counter clockwise to decrease pressure). Note: Always use Boom Pressure Gauge (not Manifold Pressure Gauge) for nozzle calibration. Refer to Section 5.0 for nozzle selection and calibration. ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 23 8. To adjust the spray pattern, turn the black handle B (Fig. 10) OUT for a narrow spray pattern for long distances and IN for a wide pattern for more coverage at close distances. Fig. 10 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Agitation Adjustment

    CHEMICAL LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ® The HARDI ATV Sprayer is equipped with a remote operated tank drain. Pull the string at the left hand side of the tank to open the drain valve. The valve is spring loaded to close, but can be kept open by pulling the string out and upwards into the V-shaped slot (Fig.

  • Page 25: Adjustment Of Air Pressure In Pressure Damper

    3. Remove trapeze lock pin B (Fig. 12) to allow for self-levelling boom feature (40' MB boom only). Note: The trapeze lock pin may also be used to lock the boom in a tilted position (40' MB boom only). Fig. 12 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 26: Boom Height Adjustment

    CLIP PINS BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE SPRAYER. 4.10 Boom Height Adjustment Correct boom height is important to ensure even spray distribution. For ® the best distribution with HARDI ISO F-110 standard fl at fan nozzles, HARDI ® recommends a boom height of 20" above the target surface.

  • Page 27: Nozzle Selection

    ® Your HARDI sprayer has been supplied with 110° fl at spray Red ISO Color Tips™ that will apply approximately 20 U.S. GPA at 30 PSI and 5 MPH.
  • Page 28 ® HARDI INJET™ NOZZLES; air inclusion nozzles with removable restrictor. Color coded for fl ow rate selection. In-Line Filters will normally be used. FLAT SPRAY NOZZLES in 4665-65 degree 65 degree, 80 degree, and 2080-80 degree 110 degree spray angles. For...
  • Page 29 In this application, 1553 less swirl the 1553 nozzle is always used with 330013 o-ring and 50, 80 or 100 mesh screens. ® HARDI QUINTASTREAM 5 HOLE LIQUID FERTILIZER NOZZLE Five streams of liquid 372011 are distributed at different angles thru and fl...

  • Page 30: Calibration

    How do you calibrate a sprayer? ® Calibration kits are available from HARDI , #818493 for US gallons & #818492 for metric calibration. Following are some tips to remember when using the calibration kit method: •...
  • Page 31 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 ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 32 Collect the spray from one nozzle for one minute in a container. Adjust pressure until you collect the precise GPM called for. ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 33 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 ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 34: 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 ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 35 Note: If the sprayer is cleaned with a high pressure cleaner we recommend lubrication of the entire machine. ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 36: Filters

    7. Refi t the suction hose (B) (Fig. 14) and steel clip (A) (Fig. 14). ISO Nozzle Suction Filter Nozzle Screen Inline Filters Size (optional) Pink (075) Orange (01) Green (015) Yellow (02) Lilac (025) Blue (03) Red (04) & Larger *Standard mesh ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Nozzle Tubes And Fittings

    The O-rings need to be lubricated ALL THE WAY AROUND before fi tting on to the nozzle tube. Fig. 15 ® HARDI recommends using a vegetable based oil to prolong the life of the O-ring. 6.4 Wheel Nuts And Bearings Adjustment WARNING: BLOCK WHEELS ON TRAILER TO PREVENT ROLLING.

  • Page 38: Recommended Tire Pressure

    6.6 Changing The Valves And Diaphragms (1203 Pump) Note: It is recommended that if one or more diaphragms and or valves ® need replacing, they should all be replaced (HARDI Complete rebuild kit for 1203 diaphragm pump - #750696). 1. Remove the valve cover 1 (Fig. 17). Before changing the valves 2 (Fig.

  • Page 39: Breakaway Clutch Adjustment

    If the breakaway clutch releases too stiffl y, loosen nut C (Fig. 18). Clutch is properly tensioned when breakaway wing section returns to alignment with center section after breaking away. 5. Tighten jam nut B (Fig. 18) after adjustment. Fig. 18 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Lubrication

    Page to find more Grease sprayer information Winter protection Operation or off-season hours storage 150 GALLON ATV SPRAYER 1. Pump 2. Agitation Control 3. Axle 4. Wheel Bearings 5. MB Boom 6. Trapeze (40' MB only) ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 41 X 40 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 1000 ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Off-Season Storage

    9. Apply a thin layer of an ti cor ro sive oil (e.g. SHELL ENSIS FLU ID, CASTROL RUSTILLO or sim i lar) on all metal parts. Avoid oil on rubber parts, hoses and tires. ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 44: Preparation After Off-Season Storage

    4. Con nect the sprayer to the ATV/trac tor, including electrics. 5. Emp ty the tank of remaining an ti freeze. 6. Rinse the entire liquid circuit on the spray er with clean water. 7. Fill with clean water and check all functions. ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Accessories

    A handy hose wrap and spraygun holder can be conve- niently located on the sprayer to transport the spraygun. ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 46: Maverick Rate Controller (Optional)

    fl ow feature to ensure proper application pattern as ground speed slows to extremes. 8.4 SMV Sign Kit (optional) Fig. 22 A kit is available to mount an SMV Sign to the ATV Sprayer. ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    A. Agitation valve not open. B. Agitation nozzle plugged. C. Agitation nozzle missing. 7. Can't get tank empty. A. Small tear or pin hole in suction hose. B. Tank is not level (change angle of tongue). ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...

  • Page 48: Warranty Policy And Conditions

    This warranty will be withdrawn if any equipment has been used for purposes other than for which it was intended or if it has been misused, neglected, or damaged by accident, let out on hire or furnished ® by a rental agency. Nor can claims be accepted if parts other than those manufactured by HARDI have ®...
  • Page 49 12. No employee or representative is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other war- ranty unless such change is made in writing and signed by an offi cer of HARDI ® at it's head offi ce.

  • Page 50: Notes

    11.0 NOTES ® HARDI ATV SPRAYER DIAPHRAGM OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 52 - 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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