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8200 Liquid Fertilizer Applicator
OPERATION MANUAL
FAST GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
4130 Commerce Boulevard
Windom, MN 56101

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  • Page 1 8200 Liquid Fertilizer Applicator OPERATION MANUAL FAST GLOBAL SOLUTIONS 4130 Commerce Boulevard Windom, MN 56101...

  • Page 2: General Information

    Parts information in this manual represents components installed when product was manufactured based upon the best available information. Modifications made subsequent to initial delivery are not included. Always verify the parts and color required with FAST Ag Solutions at 1-800-772-9279. If you have any questions, please contact your dealer or our Parts and Service Department.
  • Page 3 This warranty shall expire one (1) year after the date of delivery of the new machinery. If these conditions are fulfilled, FAST shall at its own cost and at its own option either repair or replace any defective parts provided that the buyer shall be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of repairs, labor, parts, transportation or any other work, unless FAST has authorized such expenses in advance.

  • Page 4: Fast Ag Solutions Warranty Policy

    The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy. Date_____________________ Owner’s Signature________________________________________________________ White - FAST Ag Solutions Yellow - Dealer Pink - Customer...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information ........................2 FAST Ag Solutions Warranty Policy ....................4 Liquid Fertilizer Applicator Registration ..................4 Serial Number Location ........................ 7 1 Introduction ............................. 7 2 Safety ............................. 8 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words ................8 2.2 General Safety ........................
  • Page 6 5 Troubleshooting ........................... 35 6 Specifications ..........................36 6.1 Mechanical ..........................36 6.2 Hydraulic Fitting Torque ...................... 36...

  • Page 7: Serial Number Location

    Table of Contents as a guide when searching for specific information. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your FAST Ag Solutions dealer or distributor if you need assistance or information.

  • Page 8: Safety

    YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR maintenance your FAST Ag Solutions Liquid SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Fertilizer Applicator. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work...

  • Page 9: General Safety

    2.2 General Safety Review safety related items with all personnel Read and understand Operator’s Manual annually. and all safety signs before operating, maintaining or adjusting applicator. Only trained competent persons shall operate applicator. An untrained operator is not qualified to operate machine.

  • Page 10: Operating Safety

    2.3 Operating Safety 2.4 Maintenance Safety Read and understand Operator’s Manual and all safety Review Operator’s Manual and all safety items before signs before using. working with, maintaining or operating applicator. Lower machine to ground, place all controls in neutral, Lower machine to ground, place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key, stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key,...

  • Page 11: Hydraulic Safety

    2.5 Hydraulic Safety 2.6 Transport Safety Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in neutral Read and understand ALL information in Operator’s before dismounting. Manual regarding procedures and SAFETY when operating applicator in field and/or on road. Make sure that all components in hydraulic system are kept in good condition and are clean.

  • Page 12: Storage Safety

    2.7 Storage Safety Store unit in an area away from human activity. Do not permit children to play on or around the stored applicator. 2.8 Tire Safety Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 13: Sign-Off Form

    2.10 Sign-Off Form FAST Ag Solutions follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the FAST Ag Solutions Liquid Fertilizer Applicator must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.

  • Page 14: Safety Sign Locations

    2.11 Safety Sign Locations Safety signs and locations on machine are shown in the following illustrations. Familiarize yourself with safety signs, type of warning and area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
  • Page 15 Decal A Decal D WARNING OVERHEAD HAZARD KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from overhead hazard: Stay away from machine when extending or folding wings. Decal E Keep others away. Move wings only from tractor seat. DANGER 800009 Decal B WARNING ELECTROCUTION HAZARD...
  • Page 16 Decal G Decal H WARNING HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from high pressure fluid: Relieve pressure on system before repairing, adjusting or disconnecting. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands.

  • Page 17: Operation

    3.1 New Operator Or Owner Lower machine to the ground, place all controls in The FAST Ag Solutions Liquid Fertilizer Applicator is neutral, stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key, designed to meter out and distribute liquid chemical or and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, fertilizer and place it where required.
  • Page 18 A - Outer Wing B - Flow Control C - Tank D - Hitch E - Center Frame F - Nozzle G - Liquid Line H - Inner Wing I - Coulter J - Gauge Wheel K - Rinse Tank L - Pump...

  • Page 19: Break-In

    3.3 Break-In 3.4 Pre-Operation Checklist Efficient and safe operation of the FAST Ag Solutions Perform the following steps on a new applicator: Liquid Fertilizer Applicator requires that each operator A. After 1 hour of operation: reads and understands operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section.

  • Page 20: Equipment Matching

    Model Width Horsepower 8200 Front End Weights: By following recommendations for tractor power, tractor will have sufficient weight to provide stability during field operation or when transporting. It is also recommended that each tractor be equipped with a full compliment of suitcase weights on front of tractor.

  • Page 21: Attaching/Unhooking Tractor

    3.7 Attaching/Unhooking Tractor Tank Scale: The back end of tank has a capacity scale molded into it to assist operator when filling tank. Make sure that all bystanders are clear of working area. Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely back up to machine.

  • Page 22: Machine Setting

    Connect hydraulics: a. Use a clean rag or paper towel to clean dirt from couplers on hose ends and tractor couplers. WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Relieve hydraulic system pressure before connecting hydraulic hoses. b. Relieve pressure in hydraulic system. c.

  • Page 23: Field Operation

    3.9 Field Operation Read and understand Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using. Lower machine to the ground, place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
  • Page 24 Stay away from overhead power lines when folding or extending the wings and during transport. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system, make sure all components are tight and that hoses and couplings are in good condition. Review safety instructions before operating machine. Set machine and desired application rate for operating conditions.
  • Page 25 5 - 8 mph. Ground speed variations in the field will automatically be compensated. Always operate at a comfortable speeds. Do not operate so fast that tool bar or tank bounce while going through field. Effective results require that liquid be applied at a consistent •...
  • Page 26 • Move latches switch (G) to field position and hold to • Tractor remote lever (purple labeled hose) may now fully engage wing latches (H). be disengaged and returned to neutral until a wing folding function is required. DANGER: Never unfold toolbar under overhead wires •...
  • Page 27 (turning to far out will allow center to obtain the same application depth. section to settle in storage and/or transport). If center section is too fast in down movement, turn stem in 1/4 turn to slow drop, and check operation. Coulters:...
  • Page 28 Drive at a comfortable speed whenever operating in line to remove dirt and impurities. Close valve, remove field. Operating too fast for conditions can cause coulter screen and wash with clear water on a daily basis. depth to vary and lead to inconsistent application Clean liquid is required to prevent nozzle plugging.

  • Page 29: Transport

    Keep to right and yield right-of-way to allow faster • Move and hold down in rest toggle switch until main traffic to pass. Drive on the road shoulder, if permitted by wings are fully supported. law. • Disengage tractor remote lever (purple labeled hose) and install main lift transport brace on both Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h).

  • Page 30: Storage

    Fold flip wings and outer wings to transport Road Speed Weight of fully equipped configuration. loaded machine relative weight Install spacers on lift cylinder rams. towing machine Up to 32 km/h (20 mph) 1 to 1, or less Move machine to a storage position. Up to 16 km/h (10 mph) 2 to 1, or less Select an area that is dry, level and free of debris.

  • Page 31: Service And Maintenance

    4. Service And Maintenance lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, dirt, moisture and other contaminants. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety 4.1.2 Greasing items before working with, maintaining or operating the applicator.
  • Page 32 Grease inner wing hinges and fold pins (5 locations on Grease tool bar parallel linkage (4 locations per side - 8 each hinge). total). Annually Grease wheel bearings. One per side. Remove and wash fertilizer strainer screen using clean water. Remove jack from mount.

  • Page 33: Service Record

    4.1.4 Service Record See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. Action Code: CL Clean L Lubricate Item Hours Serviced 8 hours Or Daily Flip Wing Hinges Inner Wing Hinges CL Strainer Screen L Tool Bar Parallel Linkage Annually Wheel Bearings...

  • Page 34: Filter

    4.2.3 Filter Clean the filter at the start of each day when tank is empty or dirt is detected in system. Clear area of bystanders. WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Check chemical or fertilizer MSDS for proper handling instructions. Toxic chemicals can enter the body by breathing, spray or contact with bare skin.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please call your local FAST Ag Solutions dealer or the factory. Before you call, please have this Operator ’s Manual and the serial number from your machine ready.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    6. Specifications 6.1 Mechanical Dimensions 8218 / 8224 8218 / 8224 8218 / 8224 8218 / 8224 40 ft 15 Coulters 44 ft 33 Coulters 60 ft 23 Coulters 66 ft 35 Coulters Length 20' 3'' 21' 8'' 20' 3'' 20' 3'' Width Field...
  • Page 37 Checking Tire Pressure CAUTION: Avoid loss of vehicle control during transport from failure of over- loaded tires, which could cause serious injury or death to you or others. Equal pressure in all tires is necessary for even penetration. A low tire will cause deeper penetration on one side than other.
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  • Page 40 Notes...
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  • Page 42 FAST GLOBAL SOLUTIONS 4130 Commerce Boulevard Windom, MN 56101 1-800-772-9279 Toll Free 1-507-427-3861 Voice 1-507-427-3030 Fax www.fastsprayers.com 4-16-2019 8200 Applicator Operators Manual...

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