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Hardi Navigator Operator's Manual

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HARDI NAVIGATOR
Operator's Manual
67021104 - AU - 03/03
HARDI NAVIGATOR
HARDI NAVIGATOR 5000L
28m SPB Boom
1707 Kg
7435 Kg
Note: Weights and dimensions vary significantly with different combinations of chassis, tank size, axles, suspension, boom,
Note: Dimensions are a guide only - weights and measures will vary with different axle, suspension, wheel equipment and boom combinations.
wheel size and accessories. For further details, please contact your Hardi dealer.

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  • Page 1 Note: Weights and dimensions vary significantly with different combinations of chassis, tank size, axles, suspension, boom, Note: Dimensions are a guide only - weights and measures will vary with different axle, suspension, wheel equipment and boom combinations. wheel size and accessories. For further details, please contact your Hardi dealer.
  • Page 2 Published by HARDI AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd time and without notice. Adelaide, South Australia Hardi Australia Pty Ltd is without any obligation in relation to products purchased before or after such changes. Copyright © 2003 HARDI AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd All operators of the equipment dealt with by this publication must read All rights reserved this entire publication prior to operating any of the equipment.
  • Page 3 HARDI NAVIGATOR Contents Filling with HARDI SMART VALVES.......15 Filling Foam Tank..........16 OPERATORS MANUAL Filling Foam and Flush Tanks at the same time....16 Filling Flush Tank..............16 Introduction................4 Filling Foam and Main Tanks at the same time....16 Sprayer use................4 Filling Main Tank..............16 Sprayer Layout..............4...

  • Page 4: Sprayer Use

    HARDI NAVIGATOR sprayer. Sprayer options are Read and understand this operators manual before also covered in this manual. This manual covers HARDI using the equipment. Also ensure all other operators NAVIGATOR with PARALIFT-mounted FALCON or of this equipment read and understand this manual.
  • Page 5 HARDI HC 2500 Controller (If fitted) probe sucks liquid from a container into the Granni Pot, The HARDI HC 2500 is an easy to use controller, featuring where it is mixed and then transferred to the Main Tank. preset keys and a 2-line display. The control panel and LCD display screen mount in the tractor cab via the single cable.

  • Page 6: Sprayer Setup

    HARDI NAVIGATOR Fold-down Access Step To access the front platform the step lockpin is pulled Sprayer Setup out and the step folded down. Always lift up and push the step in against the Flush Tank before driving. The Connection step will lock automatically when it is pushed fully in.
  • Page 7 HARDI NAVIGATOR MIN 20 mm WARNING! It is not permitted to fit dual wheels. CAUTION! Stability of the sprayer at high speed can be reduced with narrow wheel tracks. Wheel track is altered the following way: Fig 6 4 Shorten the two separated parts equally. Use a saw and file the profiles afterwards to remove burrs.
  • Page 8 HARDI NAVIGATOR 6 If the wheels are reversed and exchanged, remem- HC2500 Remote control box ber to tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque - rim plate to hub = 270 Nm / M18 or 337 Nm / M20.
  • Page 9 PTO revolutions are between 300 - 600 rpm (540 pump), or 650-1100 (1000 pump). A pressure gauge is also fitted. The operating unit is fully electrically control- led via a remote control box or the HARDI Controller. Control boxes and power supply Power requirement is 12V DC.
  • Page 10 HARDI NAVIGATOR Remote pressure gauge As standard, units with 363 pumps will be fitted with Black and 463 pumps with Green restrictors. The remote pressure gauge measures the working pressure near the pressure regulator, and is an indicator of pressure changes within the system.

  • Page 11: Emergency Operation

    2 Connect the power supply. chemicals. (See Page 21 for detailed procedure). 3 Note: Some Hardi Foam Marker units work as stand At the completion of spraying the entire sprayer must be alone, ie. controlled with Foam Marker control box (Fig 20).
  • Page 12 HARDI NAVIGATOR BEFORE OPERATING SPRAYER Roadworthiness Although the sprayer has had a strong and protective When driving on public roads and any other areas surface treatment applied to steel parts, bolts, etc. in where traffic laws apply, please ensure that the required the factories, it is recommended to apply a thin layer signs and lights are fitted and working.
  • Page 13 R = Debris Return Y = Non-return Valve W = Venturi Z = Service Isolation Valve Fig 21 Tank HARDI VACUUM GRANNI POT PLUMBING SYSTEM J Chemical Drum Rinse Nozzle A Water Source K Safety Valve B Pressure Manifold FUNCTION Valve...

  • Page 14: Operation

    WARNING! Do not overfill any tank as this may cause chemical spillage out of the tank. The HARDI SMART VALVE system is located on the NOTE! Sight Gauges on sprayers are to be used as a left hand side of the sprayer. This 3-module operating guide only.
  • Page 15 The fill inlet for the foam marker tank is found to the right WARNING! The fill filter is able to withstand 573 l/m of the Hardi Navigator Smart Valve Control Panel as flow rate with up to 5 bar (73.5 psi) pressure. shown in Fig 26.
  • Page 16 HARDI NAVIGATOR FILLING TANKS USING SMART VALVES To FILL FLUSH TANK: HOW TO FILL EACH OF THE TANKS ON YOUR SPRAYER WITH WATER: 1 Remove the camlock plug (A Fig 29) from the front of the fill filter, and connect the filling hose from the water supply.

  • Page 17: Adding Chemicals

    HARDI NAVIGATOR ADDING CHEMICALS WARNING! AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS CAN BE DANGEROUS. Read chemical labels and follow directions for use, storage, disposal of containers and first aid. Safety precautions Always be careful when working with crop protection chemicals. IMPORTANT! Carefully read your Granni Pot...
  • Page 18 SMART VALVES. There are three options described below for adding crop protection chemicals to the main tank of your sprayer using these new Hardi features. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE THE FIRST OF Fig 38 THE FOLLOWING METHODS TO ADD CHEMICALS.
  • Page 19 HARDI NAVIGATOR B) Adding Chemicals After Filling Tanks: C) Adding Chemicals at the Same Time as Filling the Main Tank via the Flush Tank: WARNING! This method may result in overfill- ing, leading to spillage and contamination; or WARNING! This method requires you to be over-diluting spray solution in the MainTank, alert.
  • Page 20 HARDI NAVIGATOR INTERRUPTED SPRAYING WHEN MAIN SPRAY FUNCTIONS TANK IS NOT EMPTY IMPORTANT! To prevent damage to equipment and crops, ensure GRANNI POT is secured in Transport (eg Overnight / Until weather clears / During break- Position before moving sprayer (Fig44).
  • Page 21 DRAINING TANKS Approximate residue in 5000 Litre NAVIGATOR is Main tank drain valve *50 Litres when using Agitation. Pull the string at the left hand side of the tank to open *Variations due to different ground inclinations etc.
  • Page 22 HARDI dealer’s workshop. If the spray product used is corrosive, it is recom- mended to coat all metal parts of the sprayer, before NOTE! For specific maintenance procedures for the and after use with a suitable rust inhibitor.

  • Page 23: Cleaning Procedure

    4 Remove nozzles, tank filters, nozzle filters and suction filters and clean with appropriate solution VERY IMPORTANT! Although your (Refer to Navigator Service Manual ). sprayer system has been flushed with Be careful not to damage the mesh. Refit the suction filter top.

  • Page 24: Final Rinse

    HARDI NAVIGATOR DECONTAMINATION FINAL RINSE 1 After emptying the liquid out, stop the pump and 1 While the pump is not running, open flush taps on fill at least 75% of main tank with clean water. the end of the boom tubes. Restart pump to flush...
  • Page 25 AND SERVICE SCHEDULES , PLEASE 9 Fold the boom to transport position and relieve pressure from all hydraulic functions. SEE YOUR HARDI NAVIGATOR 10 All electric plugs and sockets are to be stored in a MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE MANUAL. dry plastic bag to protect them against damp, dirt and corrosion.
  • Page 26 HARDI NAVIGATOR Specifications PUMP CAPACITY (at various rpms) 1 Nm = 0.738 lbf-ft 363/ 10.0 1 bar = 100 kPa = 14.5 psi PRESSURE (bar) CAPACITY (l/min) TORQUE SETTINGS Wheel studs 20 mm 337 Nm Drawbar bolts Hitch M16 190 Nm...
  • Page 27 HARDI NAVIGATOR Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes...
  • Page 28 HARDI NAVIGATOR Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes...

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