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We congratulate you for choosing a HARDI plant protection product. The reliability and
efficiency of this product depend 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.
As this instruction book covers all MASTER models with VHY or VHZ boom, and all
models with either BK or EVC operating unit, please pay attention to the paragraphs
dealing with precisely your model.
This book is to be read in conjunction with the "Spray Technique" book.
Illustrations, technical information and data in this book are to the best of our belief correct at the time of printing. As
it is HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S policy permanently to improve our products, we reserve the right to make
changes in design, features, accessories, specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and without
notice.
HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such
changes.
HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this
publication, although everything possible has been done to make it complete and correct.
As this instruction book covers more models and features or equipment, which are available in certain countries
only, please pay attention to paragraphs dealing with precisely your model.
Published and printed by HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S
MASTER
VHY/HVZ
Instruction book
679025-GB-2003/12
GB 01 00 MA
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  • Page 1 Illustrations, technical information and data in this book are to the best of our belief correct at the time of printing. As it is HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S policy permanently to improve our products, we reserve the right to make changes in design, features, accessories, specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CE Declaration ............4 Important safety notes ..........5 Description ..............6 Sprayer setup Connecting/disconnecting the sprayer ......9 Transmission shaft ............11 Hydraulics..............13 Control boxes & power supply ........13 Basic adjustment of the boom ........14 Operation Operating the boom ............
  • Page 4: Ce Declaration

    Conf Conformity ormity ormity Manufacturer, Importer, HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S Helgeshøj Allé 38 DK 2630 Taastrup DENMARK declare that the following product; _________________________________________________________________________________________ A. was manufactured in conformity with the provisions in the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 14 June 1989 on mutual...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Notes

    NOTE. Your safety is involved so be in the transport brackets. alert! If any portion of this instruction book remains un- clear after reading it, contact your HARDI dealer Note the following recommended precautions and safe for further explanation before using the equip- operating practices.
  • Page 6: Description

    HARDI-FILLER (G) is optional equipment. control box. The unit is fit with built-in HARDI-MATIC. F F F F F r r r r r ame HARDI-MATIC ensures a constant volume per hectare...
  • Page 7 The HARDI MASTER sprayer is for the application of crop protection chemicals and liquid fertilisers. The equipment must only be used for this purpose. It is not allowable to use the sprayer for other purposes.
  • Page 8 Description Unloading the spr Unloading the spr Unloading the spra a a a a y y y y y er fr er fr er fr om the tr om the tr uck k k k k T T T T T erminology used in this book erminology used in this book erminology used in this book Unloading the spr...
  • Page 9: Sprayer Setup

    Sprayer setup Connecting/disconnecting the Connecting/disconnecting the Connecting/disconnecting the Connecting/disconnecting the Connecting/disconnecting the Suppor Support le Suppor t le t le t legs Suppor Suppor t le The frame has two retractable support legs that can be spra a a a a y y y y y er er er er er turned in to minimise crop damage.
  • Page 10 Sprayer setup R R R R R oadw oadw oadw or or or orthiness thiness thiness oadw oadwor thiness thiness When driving on public roads and other areas where the highway code applies, or areas where there are special rules and regulations for marking and lights on imple- ments, you should observe these and equip implements accordingly.
  • Page 11: Transmission Shaft

    Sprayer setup T T T T T r r r r r ansmission shaft ansmission shaft ansmission shaft ansmission shaft ansmission shaft Oper Oper Oper Oper Opera a a a a tor saf tor saf tor saf tor safety tor saf To avoid accidents and personal injuries, note the following recommended precautions and safe operation practices.
  • Page 12 Sprayer setup 7. Fit the chains to prevent the protection guards from rotating with the shaft. T259-0008 8. To ensure long life of the transmission shaft, try to avoid working angles greater than 15°. T259-0009 GB 05 03 01...
  • Page 13: Hydraulics

    Sprayer setup dr dr dr draulics aulics aulics Contr Contr ol bo ol box x x x x es and pow ol bo es and pow es and pow er supply er supply Hydr aulics aulics Contr Control bo Contr ol bo es and pow es and power supply...
  • Page 14: Basic Adjustment Of The Boom

    Sprayer setup Basic adjustment of the boom Basic adjustment of the boom Basic adjustment of the boom Basic adjustment of the boom Basic adjustment of the boom Larg g g g g e outer section (1) e outer section (1) e outer section (1) e outer section (1) e outer section (1)
  • Page 15 Sprayer setup Shor Shor Short outer section (2) t outer section (2) t outer section (2) t outer section (2) Centr Centre par Centr e par e par e part - setting of t - setting of t - setting of t - setting of tr tr tr tr tra a a a a pe pez z z z z e e e e e Shor...
  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation Oper Oper Opera a a a a ting the boom ting the boom ting the boom Oper Oper ting the boom ting the boom Manoeuvring of the VHZ boom Manoeuvring of the VHZ boom Manoeuvring of the VHZ boom Manoeuvring of the VHZ boom Manoeuvring of the VHZ boom Contr...
  • Page 17 Operation Alterna Alterna e boom widths e boom widths Alterna Alterna Alternativ tive boom widths e boom widths e boom widths Sing Sing Single-sided f le-sided f le-sided f le-sided folding olding olding olding Sing Sing le-sided f olding 1. Activate hydraulic control lever. 2.
  • Page 18: Operation - Liquid System

    To Fast Filling Device operated via a control box in the tractor cabin. These can only be operated manually if the power to the valve motor is disconnected. To HARDI FILLER Adjustment of Adjustment of Adjustment of 3-w 3-wa a a a a y v...
  • Page 19 Operation - liquid system Function dia Function dia Function diag g g g g r r r r r ams Function dia Function dia C oper C oper C opera a a a a ting unit ting unit ting unit EVC oper C oper ting unit...
  • Page 20 Operation - liquid system Oper Oper Opera a a a a ting instr ting instr ting instr uctions - v uctions - v Oper Oper ting instr ting instructions - v uctions - v uctions - valv alves Blac Blac Black suction v k suction v k suction v...
  • Page 21 Operation - liquid system F F F F F illing of illing of illing of illing of w w w w wa a a a a ter illing of 3. Turn handle on Suction Manifold towards Filling Device. F F F F F illing of illing of illing of illing of main tank...
  • Page 22 Operation - liquid system F F F F F illing of illing of illing of illing of c c c c clean w lean w lean w lean wa a a a a ter tank (optional ter tank (optional ter tank (optional ter tank (optional NOTE! Turn handle towards operating unit before illing of...
  • Page 23 “HARDI FILLER”. Close remain- ing valves. Chemicals can be filled in the tank in two ways: 3. Check that bottom valve A at the FILLER is closed. 4. Engage the pump and set P.T.O. speed at 540 r/min.
  • Page 24 2. Turn the handle at the Suction Manifold towards “Main tank” and blue valve towards “Agitation”. Turn the green handle at the Pressure Manifold towards “HARDI FILLER”. Close remaining valves. 3. Engage the pump and increase P.T.O. speed to 540 r/min.
  • Page 25 300-600 r/min. Before spraying, the EVC operating unit is adjusted using clean water (without chemicals). 7. Adjust the HARDI-MATIC valve 4 so that the pressure gauge indicates the recommended pressure. 1. Choose the correct nozzle for the spray job by turning the TRIPLET nozzle bodies.
  • Page 26 Operation - liquid system F F F F F ilter ilter ilter ilters s s s s ilter Adjustment of pressure equalisation 1. Close the first distribution valve switch V. All filters should always be in use and their function 2.
  • Page 27 Operation - liquid system T T T T T ank dr ank dr ank dr ain v ain v alve e e e e ank dr ank drain v ain v ain valv Standard filter size is 80 mesh. Filters of 50 and 100 mesh are available and can be changed by opening the How to oper How to oper...
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    If any portion remains unclear or requires facilities which are not available, then for 2. Select and use the appropriate protective clothing. safety reasons please leave the job to your HARDI Select detergent suitable for cleaning and suitable dealer’s workshop.
  • Page 29 Maintenance 10. Replace all the filters and nozzles and store the sprayer. If, from previous experiences, it is noted that the solvents in the pesticide are particularly aggressive, store the sprayer with the tank lid open. NOTE! If the sprayer is cleaned with a high pressure cleaner lubrication of the entire machine is recom- mended.
  • Page 30: Lubrication

    Maintenance Lubrica Lubrica tion tion Lubrica Lubrica Lubrication tion tion Always store lubricants clean, dry and cool - preferably at a constant temperature - to avoid contamination from Following recommended lubricants are to be used. dirt and condensed water. Lubricating points Lubricant Keep oil filling jugs, hoppers and grease guns clean, and clean the lubricating points thoroughly before lubricating.
  • Page 31 Maintenance A - 50h A - 50h A - 50h A - 50h A - 50h D - 50h D - 50h D - 50h D - 50h D - 50h A - 50h A - 50h A - 50h A - 50h A - 50h T212-0029...
  • Page 32 Maintenance B - 50h B - 50h B - 50h B - 50h B - 50h C - 50h C - 50h C - 50h C - 50h C - 50h T212-0027 T212-0025 B - 50h B - 50h B - 50h B - 50h B - 50h C - 50h...
  • Page 33: Hours Service

    Maintenance 4. Nozzle f 4. Nozzle f 4. Nozzle filter 4. Nozzle f 4. Nozzle f ilter ilter ilter ilters s s s s 10 hour 10 hour s ser s ser vice vice 10 hour 10 hour 10 hours ser s ser s service vice...
  • Page 34: Hours Service

    Maintenance 50 hour 50 hour s ser s ser vice vice 50 hour 50 hours ser 50 hour s ser s service vice vice 1. T 1. T 1. Tr r r r r ansmission shaft ansmission shaft ansmission shaft 1.
  • Page 35: Occasional Maintenance

    T192-0005 Model 1303 T261-0001 Diaphragm pump overhaul kit (valves, seals, diaphragms etc.) Pump model HARDI part No. 750342 Valves Remove valve cover 1 before changing the valves 2 - note their orientation so they are replaced correctly! NOTE! A special valve with white flap 2A is used at the two upperside inlets.
  • Page 36 If the main ON/OFF valve does not seal properly (drip- pressure fluctuations occur, it may be necessary to ping nozzles when main ON/OFF valve is closed), the renew cone and cylinder. A HARDI kit is available for this ball and seat should be checked. purpose. Ref. no. 741293.
  • Page 37 Maintenance Lev v v v v el indica el indica el indica el indicator adjustment tor adjustment tor adjustment tor adjustment el indica tor adjustment 3. Pull out the clip A and pull down connecting piece B. The level indicator reading should be checked regularly. The entire valve assembly can now be pulled out.
  • Page 38 Remember to fit chains again. 4. Grease bearings. NOTE! Only use genuine HARDI spare parts to service the transmission shaft. R R R R R e e e e e placement of placement of placement of...
  • Page 39 Maintenance R R R R R eadjustments - boom and fr eadjustments - boom and fr eadjustments - boom and fr eadjustments - boom and fr eadjustments - boom and frame Glide shoes Glide shoes Glide shoes Glide shoes Glide shoes If slack occurs (backwards and forwards movements of Before commencing adjustment jobs please go through the boom) adjustment is needed.
  • Page 40: Off-Season Storage

    When the spraying season is over, you should devote and corrosion. some extra time to the sprayer. 12. Remove the control boxes and the HARDI PILOT If chemical residue is left over in the sprayer for longer control box + display from the tractor, and store them periods, it can reduce the life of the individual compo- dry and clean (in-house).
  • Page 41: Fault Finding

    Fault finding Oper Oper Opera a a a a tional pr tional pr tional pr lems lems Oper Oper tional pr tional prob oblems lems lems In cases where breakdowns have occurred, the same factors always seem to come into play: 1.
  • Page 42 Fault finding Liquid sy Liquid sy Liquid system stem stem stem Liquid sy Liquid sy stem FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY No spray from boom when Air leak on suction line. Check if suction filter O-ring is sealing. turned on. Check suction tube and fittings. Check tightness of pump diaphragm and valve covers.
  • Page 43 Fault finding EVC Oper C Oper C Oper C Opera a a a a ting unit ting unit ting unit ting unit C Oper ting unit FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY Operating unit not function- Blown fuse(s). Check mechanical function of microswitches. Use cleaning/lubricating agent if the switch does not operate freely.
  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions W W W W W eight eight eight eight eight Tank size Spraying Weight (kg) incl. pump (litres) width (m) 1302 type 363 type 12.5 1000 12.5 T102-0038 1200 12.5 Tank size Spraying width Measurement (mm) (litres) A x B xC...
  • Page 45 Technical specifications F F F F F ilter ilter ilters and nozzles ilter s and nozzles s and nozzles s and nozzles EVC C C C C ilter s and nozzles Filter gauze width 30 mesh: 0.58 mm 50 mesh: 0.30 mm 80 mesh: 0.18 mm 100 mesh: 0.15 mm T T T T T emper...
  • Page 46 Technical specifications Electrical connections f Electrical connections f Electrical connections for EV or EV or EV or EVC oper C oper C oper C opera a a a a ting unit ting unit ting unit ting unit Electrical connections f Electrical connections f or EV C oper...
  • Page 47: Subject Index

    Boom ................7 Green disc ..............18 Boom slow/eradic ............41 Breakaway section ............. 15 HARDI FILLER chemical inductor ......23 HARDI-MATIC ............25 Centre part ..............39 Hoses and tubes ............34 Centre part - setting of trapeze ........15 How to fold the boom ..........
  • Page 48 Subject index No folding of outer sections ........17 Safe sprayers ............. 28 No spray from boom ........... 42 Safety locker ..............7 Nozzle filters ............... 33 Safety precautions ............5 Nozzle tube ..............37 Seal renewal, drain valve ..........37 Nozzle tubes and fittings ..........

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