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Operator's Manual
TERRA FORCE
BOOM
Instruction book
67022803 - Version 1.10
US - 06.2015

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  • Page 1 The Sprayer Operator’s Manual TERRA FORCE BOOM Instruction book 67022803 - Version 1.10 US - 06.2015...
  • Page 3 67022803 - Version 1.10 US - 06.2015 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 countries.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 - Welcome Welcome letter ............................1 2 - Safety notes Operator safety .............................1 Symbols ............................................1 General info ..........................................1 Label explanation ........................................2 Local poison information center ......................4 3 - Description Boom ..............................1 Boom configurations ......................................1 DynamicCenter ........................................
  • Page 6 Table of contents 7 - Fault finding Operational problems ...........................1 General info ..........................................1 Hydraulic system - Z model ..................................... 2 8 - Technical specifications Charts ..............................1 Boom hydraulics - AutoTerrain ..................................1 Boom hydraulics - DynamicCenter ................................2 9 - Warranty Warranty policy and conditions ......................1 TOC.2...
  • Page 7: Welcome

    HARDI® is your specialist in spraying and we spend all of our time and keep all of our focus on spraying. We do not share our resources between other types of products or compromise on anything in providing the best quality sprayers to the market today.
  • Page 8 1 - Welcome...
  • Page 9: Safety Notes

    Read and understand this instruction book before using the equipment. It is equally important that other operators of this equipment read and understand this book. € If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI® dealer for further explanation before using the equipment. €...
  • Page 10: Label Explanation

    2 - Safety notes € Disconnect electrical power before servicing and depressurize equipment after use and before servicing. € If an arc welder is used on the equipment or anything connected to the equipment, disconnect power leads before welding. Remove all inflammable or explosive material from the area. €...
  • Page 11 2 - Safety notes Not for drinking! Lifting point! This water must never be used for drinking water. Service! Risk of squeeze! Shut off the engine and remove ignition key Never reach into the crushing danger area as before performing maintenance or repair. long as parts are moving.
  • Page 12: Local Poison Information Center

    2 - Safety notes Local poison information center € If you live anywhere in the United States, the following toll free number will connect you to your Local Poison Information Center. PHONE NO. 1 - 800 - 222 - 1222 €...
  • Page 13: Description

    Hydraulic System (D.H.). The TERRA FORCE boom is suspended from a parallelogram with nitrogen dampers and is available in 88’ , 90’ , 100’ , 120’ and132’ (26.8, 27.4, 30.5, 36.6, 40.2 m) working widths. The 88’ - 100’ booms have bi-fold wings, while the 120’ - 132’ booms have tri-fold wings.
  • Page 14: Dynamiccenter

    3 - Description DynamicCenter The TERRA FORCE boom features a DynamicCenter system that can adapt the boom suspension for different conditions. DynamicCenter provides hydraulic remote control of the suspension characteristics. The settings are selected on the go and will change the boom behavior from being free to fully stabilized.
  • Page 15: Boom Hydraulic Controls On The Setbox (Trailed Models)

    3 - Description Boom hydraulic controls on the SetBox (Trailed models) The boom hydraulic controls on the SetBox control the pendulum lock, boom folding and stability functions. The buttons on the SetBox control the following functions: 1. Power ON/OFF. 2. Pendulum unlock. 3.
  • Page 16: Boom Controls On The Grip Handle

    3 - Description Boom controls on the Grip handle A. Status LED. B. Boom section controls. C. Main ON/OFF. D. Tilt. E. Boom height. F. Boom slant. G. Not used.
  • Page 17: Sprayer Setup

    4 - Sprayer setup Hydraulic systems General info Ensure that the quick couplers are clean before connection! After having operated the boom and the system has been filled with oil, check the vehicle’s hydraulic oil level and top off, if necessary.
  • Page 18: Boom

    ± WARNING! Verification and refill/adjustment of the nitrogen pressure in the damper must be carried out by your HARDI® dealer’s workshop. ± WARNING! Yaw dampening circuit pressure gauge must be in green range with boom unfolded or severe damage to...
  • Page 19: Operation

    5 - Operation Boom Safety info The boom must not be folded/unfolded while driving! Never use the folding/unfolding functions before the sprayer has been stopped! Failure to do so will damage the boom. € DANGER! Before unfolding the boom it is important to connect trailed sprayers to the tractor to prevent overturning the sprayer.
  • Page 20: Maneuvering Of The Boom - Terra Force

    WARNING! Only operate the folding functions when the sprayer is stationary! Failure to do so may damage the boom. The pendulum lock automatically opens at speeds exceeding 0.9 mph (1.5 km/h)! ATTENTION! If a folding sequence is not completed, a warning message on the Hardi display will ask you to complete this sequence before starting next sequence.
  • Page 21 5 - Operation To unfold the boom using the Instrument panel & Grip controls (Self-propelled models) 1. Press the boom lift button (H) to lift the boom clear of the transport brackets. 2. Press and hold top of button (3) to unfold the inner sections completely (approximately 5 sec.
  • Page 22 5 - Operation...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    6 - Maintenance Lubrication General info Always store lubricants clean, dry and cool - preferably at a constant temperature - to avoid contamination from dirt and condensed water. Keep oil filling jugs, hoppers and grease guns clean, and clean the lubricating points thoroughly before lubricating.
  • Page 24: Boom Lubrication And Oiling Plan

    6 - Maintenance Boom lubrication and oiling plan DynamicCenter only...
  • Page 25: Service And Maintenance Intervals

    6 - Maintenance Service and maintenance intervals 10 hours service - Lubricate boom and center Some lubrication points on the boom and center parts need extra attention when using the AutoTerrain system. These lubrication points, marked “10h” in “Boom lubrication and oiling plan” on page 6.2, need attention every 10 working hours to work correctly.
  • Page 26: Occasional Maintenance

    6 - Maintenance Occasional maintenance General info The maintenance and replacement intervals for the following will depend very much on the conditions under which the sprayer will be operated and are therefore impossible to specify. Feed pipe snap-lock assembly Disassembly 1.
  • Page 27: Opening The Cable Trays

    6 - Maintenance Opening the cable trays The cable trays on the boom can be opened for servicing or re-wiring. Disassembly 1. Use a screwdriver at the end of a cable tray to pry the cable tray cover off the lock hooks. 2.
  • Page 28: Vertical Alignment Of Boom Between Inner, Intermediate And Short Outer Sections

    6 - Maintenance Vertical alignment of boom between inner, intermediate and short outer sections ÷ Note: This is a basic adjustment of the boom. This is only to be carried out if an adjustment of the transport brackets is insufficient. Procedure is: 1.
  • Page 29: Horizontal Alignment Of Boom Between Inner, Intermediate And Short Outer Sections

    6 - Maintenance Horizontal alignment of boom between inner, intermediate and short outer sections Boom must be unfolded and the hydraulic lock locked. Procedure is: 1. Loosen lock nut (A). 2. Adjust the lock bolt (B) until the boom sections align. ÷...
  • Page 30: Vertical Alignment Of Outer And Breakaway Sections

    4. Adjust nuts (F) inward to remove slack and ensure the longitudinal brackets are perpendicular to the center frame. ± WARNING! Verification and refill/adjustment of the nitrogen pressure in the damper must be carried out by your HARDI® dealer’s workshop.
  • Page 31: Dynamiccenter Cable Adjustment

    6 - Maintenance DynamicCenter cable adjustment Before beginning adjustment, the sprayer must be placed on level ground with boom unfolded and in level position. 1. Loosen jam nut (A) and slacken the spring at the nut (B). 2. Position the lever (C) with the cylinder into vertical position. 3.
  • Page 32 6 - Maintenance 6.10...
  • Page 33: Fault Finding

    7 - Fault finding Operational problems General info Operational incidents are frequently due to the same reasons: 1. Rusted or dirty hydraulic components cause bad connections and early wear. 2. A badly charged or faulty battery causes failures and misbehavior in the electrical system. Therefore ALWAYS check 1.
  • Page 34: Hydraulic System - Z Model

    7 - Fault finding Hydraulic system - Z model FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY No boom movements when activated. Insufficient hydraulic pressure. Check oil pressure. Check tractor hydraulic oil level. Insufficient oil supply. Oil flow must be between 13 gpm (50 l/min) and 35 gpm (130 l/min).
  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    8 - Technical specifications Charts Boom hydraulics - AutoTerrain NORAC 3-FUNCTION 14097100 1B 2A 2B 3A 0.031" 0.0625" 0.0625" 0.036" PEND. LOCK ROLL CYL. PARALIFT LOCK USED BEFORE 5/1/2014 TILT LEFT TILT RIGHT USED AFTER 5/1/2014 14104700 14104700 INNER LEFT INNER RIGHT 1.
  • Page 36: Boom Hydraulics - Dynamiccenter

    8 - Technical specifications Boom hydraulics - DynamicCenter 14097100 DYNAMIC CENTER PEND. LOCK SLANT PARALIFT LOCK TILT LEFT TILT RIGHT USED AFTER 5/1/2014 14104700 14104700 INNER LEFT INNER RIGHT 1. OUTER LEFT 1. OUTER RIGHT TRANS. LOCK TRANS. LOCK LOCK LOCK 0.55 2.
  • Page 37: Warranty

    HARDI® dealer that such equipment is at the time of delivery to such purchaser, free from defects in material and workmanship and that such equipment will be warranted for a period of one year from the time of delivery to the end user, providing the machine is used and serviced in accordance with the recommendations in the Operator’s Manual and is...
  • Page 38 14. ANY pump replacement MUST be approved by the HARDI® Service Department. 15. Claims under this policy MUST be filed with the HARDI® Service Department within thirty (30) days of when the work is performed or warranty shall be void unless prior arrangements are made.
  • Page 40 HARDI North America Inc. ® 1500 West 76th St - Davenport, IA 52806 Ph: (563) 386-1730 Customer Service Email: custserv@hardi-us.com Email: info@hardi-us.com Website: www.hardi-us.com...

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