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- Page 1 BOOM TERRA FORCE Original Instruction book supplement 67027204-103 - Version 1.03 GB - 12.2016 www.hardi.com.au...
- Page 2 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 AUSTRALIA 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2 - General Safety Instructions Obligations and Liability 7 Comply with the Instruction Book ................................7 Before First Use of the Sprayer ..................................7 Obligations of the Operator .................................... 8 Risks in Handling the Sprayer ..................................9 Disclaimer ........................................... 9 Organizational Measures ........................10 Personal Protective Equipment ................................. - Page 4 Boom Controls Saritor ...................................... 37 Grip controls Saritor and Commmander2 ............................38 BoomPrime (optional) ...................................... 39 4 - Sprayer setup Boom folding speed adjustment ................................41 Open/Close Centre Hydraulics ................................... 41 Auto-steer ............................42 Auto Steering system and warnings ............................... 42 5 - Operation General info 43 Environmental info ......................................
- Page 5 Occasional maintenance ........................64 Vertical alignment of breakaway sections ............................64 Breakaway section adjustment .................................. 64 Occasional maintenance ....................................65 ParaLift Lock ........................................... 65 ParaLift wear bush renewal ................................... 65 7 - Fault finding Operational problems 67 General info ..........................................67 Liquid system .........................................
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Page 7: General Safety Instructions
If you still have queries after reading the Instruction Book, or if something remains unclear after reading it, please contact the manufacturer or your HARDI dealer. A worker is hereinafter called an operator. An operator is a person who installs, operates, configures, adjusts, maintains, cleans, repairs, transports or moves the sprayer. -
Page 8: Obligations Of The Operator
Before first use of the sprayer, a surveyor must complete a statutory inspection of the tractor and sprayer. However, the rules often allow the tractor and the sprayer to be inspected separately before being connected. Contact your local HARDI dealer for more information on this inspection and when it has to be completed. -
Page 9: Risks In Handling The Sprayer
Our "General Terms of Sale and Delivery" are always applicable. These shall be available to the owner at the latest on conclusion of the contract. Guarantee and liability claims for damage to people or property will be excluded by HARDI, if they can be traced back to one or more of the following causes: •... -
Page 10: Organizational Measures
2 - General Safety Instructions Organizational Measures This Instruction Book • must always be kept together with the sprayer • must always be easily accessible for the operator Personal Protective Equipment The operator must use the necessary personal protective equipment as per the information provided by the manufacturer of the plant protection product to be used, such as: Chemical-resistant gloves Chemical-resistant and disposable overalls... -
Page 11: Representation Of Safety Symbols
2 - General Safety Instructions Representation of Safety Symbols Explanation of Symbols Safety symbols are used in the following chapters throughout this Instruction Book to designate, where the reader has to pay extra attention. The signal word (DANGER, WARNING, ATTENTION or NOTE) describes the severity of the risk. The symbols have the following meaning: €... -
Page 12: Warning Signs On The Sprayer
The labels should always be clean and readable! Worn or damaged labels must be replaced with new ones. Contact your HARDI dealer for new labels. Note that not all labels shown hereafter will apply to your sprayer - this depends on the sprayer model which labels apply. - Page 13 2 - General Safety Instructions Risk of squeezing! Risk of squeezing Stay clear of raised and unsecured loads. Never reach into the crushing danger area as long as parts are moving. Risk of squeezing! Risk of falling off! Keep hands away, when parts is moving. Do not ride on platform or ladder.
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Page 14: Safety And Protection Equipment
2 - General Safety Instructions Safety and Protection Equipment Safety at Start-up Each time before the sprayer is started up, all the safety and protection equipment must be properly attached and fully functional. Check all safety and protection equipment regularly. Repair or replace the equipment as needed. Faulty Safety Equipment Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to dangerous situations. -
Page 15: Informal Safety Measures
2 - General Safety Instructions Informal Safety Measures Additional Safety Instructions Together with the safety information in this Instruction Book, also comply with the general and national regulations related to A. Accident prevention B. Environmental protection C. The applicable workplace safety. Follow these regulations, especially when •... -
Page 16: Operator Training
2 - General Safety Instructions Operator Training Authorized Persons Only those people who have been trained and instructed may work with/on the sprayer. The operator must clearly specify the responsibilities of the people in charge of operation and maintenance work. People being trained may only work with/on the sprayer under the supervision of an experienced operator. -
Page 17: Safety Measures In Normal Operation
2 - General Safety Instructions Safety Measures in Normal Operation Protection Equipment Only operate the sprayer if all the safety and protection equipment is fully functional. Check the sprayer at least once a day for visible damage and check the function of the safety and protection equipment. -
Page 18: Residual Energy
2 - General Safety Instructions Residual Energy Possible Dangers Note that there may be residual energy from mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric / electronic parts on the sprayer. Use appropriate measures to inform the operators. Prevent any accidents from happening due to residual energy. Below are some examples on where the sprayer’s residual energies may be present. -
Page 19: Service And Maintenance Work
Each country should regulate the level and frequency of this inspection. Contact your local HARDI dealer for more information, before using the sprayer the first time. -
Page 20: Design Changes
Any expansion or modification work shall require the written approval from HARDI. Only use modification and accessory parts approved by HARDI, so that the type approval or other design approvals remain valid in accordance with national and international regulations. -
Page 21: Cleaning And Disposal
2 - General Safety Instructions Cleaning and Disposal Environmental Protection Carefully handle and dispose of any materials used, in particular • when carrying out work on oiled or lubricated sprayer parts. • when cleaning using solvents. -
Page 22: Workstation
2 - General Safety Instructions Workstation Intended Place for Operator There may be only one person sitting in the driver's seat of the tractor connected to the sprayer. This is the intended workstation for operating the sprayer. Risks of Non-Compliance During the operation or transport of the sprayer: If another person disturbs or interferes with the operator, or if the operator is trying to operate the sprayer from other places than the tractor’s driver seat, this can result in negligent or incorrect handling of the vehicle. -
Page 23: If The Safety Information Is Ignored
2 - General Safety Instructions If the Safety Information is Ignored Possible Risks and Dangers Non-compliance with the safety information • can pose a danger to people, to the environment and to the sprayer • danger to people through non-secured working areas •... -
Page 24: Safety Information For Operators
2 - General Safety Instructions Safety Information For Operators General Safety and Accident Prevention Before use or starting up the sprayer and the tractor, always check their • roadworthiness • operational safety Risk of crushing, cutting, catching, squeezing, getting trapped, being drawn in or being struck by sprayer parts due to inadequate roadworthiness and operational safety. -
Page 25: Use Of The Sprayer
2 - General Safety Instructions Any helpers may only act as guides standing next to the vehicles, and helpers may only move between the vehicles when both are at a standstill. Before connecting the sprayer to or disconnecting the sprayer from the tractor's three-point linkage, secure the operating lever of the tractor hydraulic system, so that unintentional raising or lowering is prevented. -
Page 26: Road Transport
2 - General Safety Instructions Road Transport When driving on public roads or highways with the sprayer coupled to the tractor, the following instructions must be followed. Failure to do so will create a risk of traffic accidents and fatalities! Comply with the national or local road traffic regulations when using public roads and highways. -
Page 27: Hydraulic System
• reinforcement material inside the hose is visible due to cracks in the outer layers. Only use genuine HARDI hydraulic hose lines. The hydraulic hoses should not be in use for longer than 5 calender years, including any storage time of maximum 2 years. -
Page 28: Electrical System
2 - General Safety Instructions Electrical System When working on the electrical system, always disconnect the tractor’s battery. When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the negative terminal first, followed by the positive terminal. When connecting the battery, connect the positive terminal first, followed by the negative terminal. Always place the appropriate cover over the positive battery terminal. -
Page 29: Field Sprayer Operation
Observe the information in the national plant protection law. Keep hoses, pipes or other lines closed, when they are under pressure. Only use genuine HARDI hoses and hose clamps for replacement, which stand up to chemical, mechanical and thermal requirements. -
Page 30: Service Work Precautions
2 - General Safety Instructions Service Work Precautions Before carrying out any service work, all of the following instructions must be followed in order to prevent damages to the sprayer, injuries and fatalities: • do not walk under any part of the sprayer, unless it is secured. The spray boom is secured when placed in the transport brackets •... -
Page 31: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Always reassemble all safety devices or shields immediately after servicing. After a longer period of standstill, the sprayer must be inspected by a qualified operator. Contact your HARDI dealer for more information. Repair work in the main tank must only be carried out by a specialized workshop. - Page 32 2 - General Safety Instructions...
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Page 33: Description
3 - Description Overview AutoTerrain centre 1. Tilt cylinder 9. Inner wing fold cylinder 2. Active roll cylinder 10. Pendulum lock 3. Distribution valves 11. Inner fold hydraulic block 4. Tie alignment bar 12. Hydraulic block for outer left wing fold 5. -
Page 34: Boom
3 - Description Boom Boom and terminology TDZ booms are supported by a wide Paralift which enhances the stability of the boom and is hydraulically dampened for smooth ride and performance. The AutoTerrain centre is a Pendulum type specifically designed for stability and auto height control. -
Page 35: Autoterrain
3 - Description AutoTerrain AutoTerrain is a computer controlled pre-emptive boom stability and auto height control system which maintains the correct relationship and height of the boom from the ground in different field conditions. AutoTerrain uses highly tuned computer controlled proportional electro-hydraulics and ultrasonic sensors help spray more safely, reducing potential ground strikes and prevents incorrect spray height. -
Page 36: Paralift
3 - Description ParaLift This hydraulic block manages the direct activation of the paralift boom height control. Open/Close centre hydraulics The open centre hydraulics block is necessary to select between tractors with open centre hydraulics and/or load sensing. For adjustment see “Open/Close Centre Hydraulics”... -
Page 37: Boom Setbox Controls (Commander 2)
3 - Description Boom SetBox controls (Commander 2) μ ATTENTION! For instruction how to operate the boom please see “Operating the boom” on page 44 μ ATTENTION! The following information is intended as a general guide only. For detailed Safety, Set-up, Operation and Maintenance information for your specific boom configuration please refer to your individual Boom Operators Manual supplied with you sprayer. -
Page 38: Grip Controls Saritor And Commmander2
3 - Description Grip controls Saritor and Commmander2 The grip controls the following: A. Boom tilt up left B. Boom tilt down left C. Boom tilt up right. D. Boom tilt down right E. Boom slant left.(not used) F. Boom slant right.(not used) G. -
Page 39: Boomprime (Optional)
3 - Description BoomPrime (optional) BoomPrime is a low pressure circulation system, which primes the spray boom tubes prior to spraying, ensuring a homogenous fluid in the boom tubes and in the main tank. Below the illustration shows the BoomPrime circuit for the boom. - Page 40 3 - Description...
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Page 41: Sprayer Setup
4 - Sprayer setup Boom folding speed adjustment The restrictor for adjusting the boom folding speed is in the main hydraulics block The throttle valve (A) can adjust the folding speed of the boom. Adjusting inwards = slower boom. Open/Close Centre Hydraulics The open/close centre hydraulics block is used to select tractors fitted with open centre hydraulics and/or load sensing. -
Page 42: Auto-Steer
4 - Sprayer setup Auto-steer Auto Steering system and warnings ± WARNING! • Failure to take note of this warnings will damage the boom. • Auto steer should never be engaged before the tractor is brought on the line. The combined aggression of the auto steering system snapping to the line and continued uncontrolled auto steer oscillation is a major cause of boom yaw movement and fatigue. -
Page 43: Operation
5 - Operation General info Environmental info For environmental info, please refer to the following parts in the Spray Technique book: • Nozzles. • Spray quality. • Choosing Nozzles for arable crops. • Spraying speed. -
Page 44: Boom
5 - Operation Boom Safety info ± WARNING! • The boom must not be folded/unfolded while driving! • Never use the folding/unfolding functions before the sprayer has been stopped! FOLDING THE BOOM WHILE DRIVING WILL DAMAGE THE BOOM. • If maintenance work is going to be carried out on the boom hydraulic system, ensure that it is completely unfolded and placed on steady sturdy stands. -
Page 45: Operation Of The Boom Control Hc6500 On Commander 2
5 - Operation Operation of the boom control HC6500 on Commander 2 μ ATTENTION! The centre locks automatically when pressing 2nd outer folding button. μ ATTENTION! The centre lock automatically opens at speeds exceeding 1.5 km/h! ± WARNING! Carefully follow steps below in order. Failure to do so may damage the boom and sprayer. ±... -
Page 46: Operation Of The Boom Control On Saritor
5 - Operation Operation of the boom control on Saritor μ ATTENTION! The centre locks automatically when pressing 2nd outer folding button. μ ATTENTION! The centre lock automatically opens at speeds exceeding 1.5 km/h! μ WARNING! Carefully follow steps below in order. Failure to do so may damage the boom and sprayer. μ... -
Page 47: Operating The Boom Control On Saritor
5 - Operation Operating the boom control on Saritor To fold the boom ± WARNING! Carefully follow steps below in order. Failure to do so may damage the boom and sprayer. ± ATTENTION! The centre locks automatically when pressing 2nd outer folding button. ±... - Page 48 5 - Operation...
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Page 49: Maintenance
BALL BEARINGS and PUMP Lithium based grease SHELL Gadus S3 V550L 1 MOBIL grease XHP 462 Consistency NLGI grade 2 Hardi pump grease cartridge TOTAL Multis Complex SHD 460 (400g): Item no. 28164600 Viscosity (@40°C) > 460 cSt SLIDE BEARINGS... -
Page 50: Grease Nipple
6 - Maintenance Grease Nipple When lubricating the sprayer, please use a greasing gun which fits the dimensions of the grease nipple. Nipple head type: DIN 71412 Nipple head size (A): 6.5 mm μ ATTENTION! If grease is leaking from the nipple near its threaded part, when grease is being applied, please tighten the nipple by using a spanner or similar. -
Page 51: Paralift Lubrication & Oiling Plan
6 - Maintenance Paralift lubrication & oiling plan The lift is lubricated from the outside of the trailer’s rear end. Centre Lubrication points... -
Page 52: Boom Lubrication
6 - Maintenance Boom lubrication... -
Page 53: Service And Maintenance Intervals
Service and maintenance intervals General Info The periodic service and maintenance work may be carried out by the user. Contact your HARDI dealer if in doubt. If this work is completed correctly, the sprayer will run efficiently and its lifetime will be prolonged. -
Page 54: Tightening Hydraulic Hoses
6 - Maintenance Tightening Hydraulic Hoses When tightening hydraulic hoses as a part of periodic service or due to replacement of spare parts, it is important to apply the correct torque. This will prevent accidents and prolong the lifetime of the parts connected with the hoses. If not otherwise stated in this book, please tighten hydraulic hoses using the following torques: Hose Fitting... -
Page 55: Hours Service - In-Line Filter (Not Primeflow)
6 - Maintenance After first use - Bolts and nuts boom • Check that all bolts and nuts are properly tighten and re-tighten if necessary using suitable tool. See page page 53 for correct torque settings. 10 hours service - In-Line filter (not PrimeFlow) If the boom is equipped with In-Line Filters, unscrew the filter bowl to inspect and clean the filter. -
Page 56: 250 Hours Service - Readjustment Of The Boom
6 - Maintenance 250 hours service - Readjustment of the boom See section “Readjustment boom - general info” on page 60. 250 hours service - Hydraulic circuit Check the hydraulic circuit for leaks and repair if any. Refill Nitrogen accumulators see page for page 71 correct pressure •... -
Page 57: Occasional Maintenance
6 - Maintenance Occasional maintenance General info The maintenance and renewal 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 58: Feed Pipe Clamp Assembly
6 - Maintenance Feed pipe clamp assembly A feed pipe can be removed from the pipe clamps the following way: 1. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to prize the cover off the first corner (A). 2. Hold the clamp top with your hand and prize off the opposite corner (B) with the screwdriver. -
Page 59: Airbag Boom Wheel (Optional)
6 - Maintenance Airbag Boom wheel (Optional) The boom wheel can be used when spraying with a low boom height in the early stages of the crop development. They should be removed when there is a risk that the boom wheel can be dragged into the crop canopy. -
Page 60: Readjustment Boom - General Info
6 - Maintenance Readjustment boom - general info Before commencing adjustments jobs please check the following points: 1. Boom and centre must be well lubricated (see “Lubrication”). 2. The sprayer should be parked on flat horizontal ground. 3. The boom must be unfolded and horizontal (slant corrector in neutral position). ±... -
Page 61: Alignment Of Centre And Inner Boom Sections
6 - Maintenance Alignment of centre and inner boom sections The boom tip should point slightly forward. If necessary adjust the inner section folding as follows: De-pressurise the folding rams. 1. Loosen the counter-nut A 2. Adjust stop screw B until the correct setting is reached. 3. -
Page 62: Vertical Alignment Of Boom Between First Outer, Second Outer, Third Outer & Breakaway Sections
6 - Maintenance Vertical alignment of boom between first outer, second outer, third outer & breakaway 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. -
Page 63: Occasional Maintenance
6 - Maintenance Occasional maintenance Wing sections lock mechanisms and horizontal alignment of first & second outer and second & third outer/breakaway Wing-lock mechanisms are those positioned at the first & second and the second & third outer wing fold hinge points. They lock the wing sections together in the open position minimising movement between them during operation. -
Page 64: Occasional Maintenance
6 - Maintenance Occasional maintenance Vertical alignment of breakaway sections 1. Support the breakaway section with a jack stand (E). 2. Loosen lock nut (B). 3. Remove nut (A). 4. Take out bolt (C). 5. Turn eye rod (D) to adjust the section. 6. -
Page 65: Occasional Maintenance
6 - Maintenance Occasional maintenance ParaLift Lock The boom is mechanically held in transport position with paralift lock mechanisms that automatically engage when the first outer is closing. The folded channel-section locks are fixed to the top paralift arm and engage directly on the top of the paralift cylinders when lowered for transport. - Page 66 6 - Maintenance...
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Page 67: Fault Finding
7 - Fault finding Operational problems General info Operational incidents are frequently due to the same reasons: 1. A suction leak reduces the pump pressure and may interrupt suction completely, it also causes pulsing in the pressure hoses. 2. A clogged suction filter may damage suction or interrupt and prevent the pump from running normally. 3. -
Page 68: Liquid System
7 - Fault finding Liquid system FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY No spray from boom when turned on. SmartValve positions wrong. Set correct valve positions for spraying. Suction/pressure filters clogged. Clean suction and pressure filters. No suction from tank. See if suction fitting in main tank sump is free of sedimentation. -
Page 69: 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 min. 50 l/min. and max. 130 l/min. Check tractor hydraulic oil level. - Page 70 7 - Fault finding...
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Page 71: Technical Specifications
8 - Technical specifications Accumulator and Hydraulic pressures Accumulator pressure and hydraulic pressure on the main fold block 130 bar 130 bar 130 bar 90 bar Tilt accumulator pressure should be 55bar 55 bar... -
Page 72: Filters And Nozzles
8 - Technical specifications Filters and nozzles Possible options: Mesh Filter gauze width EasyClean Cyclone In-line** Nozzle 0.58 mm 0.30 mm Yes, standard Yes* Yes* 0.18 mm Yes, standard Yes* Yes* 0.15 mm Yes* Yes* *depends on selected nozzles **not with PrimeFlow Materials and recycling Disposal of the sprayer When the equipment has completed its working life, it must be thoroughly cleaned. -
Page 73: Charts
8 - Technical specifications Charts Boom TDZ with Autoterrain Linear roll cylinder Pendulum lock Note. Norac block restrictor referred to in the Norac Manual are not Norac Block installed i B1 and B2 GOLD BLUE 55 bar 0.32L Optional AutoTerrain 80/40 C300 C300... - Page 74 8 - Technical specifications...
- Page 75 agroparts, 77 Bolts, Tightening, 53 Boom Fold , 47 Hydraulic , 73 Pipe clamp , 58 Pipe snap-lock , 57 Readjustment , 56, 60 Terminology , 34 Bypass Valve, 39 Cable trays, 58 Cleaning, 21, 30 Disposal, 21, 72 Electrical System, 28 Environmental Precautions , 29...
- Page 76 Nozzle filters, 55 Nuts, Tightening, 53 Oiling plan, 52 Operational problems, 67 Operator Intended Place , 22 Limitations , 20 Training , 16 Pendulum lock, 37 Residual Energy, 18 Road Transport , 26 Safety Accident Prevention , 24 Informal Measures , 15 Information is Ignored , 23...
- Page 77 Spare parts To see updated spare part information the website www.agroparts.com can be visited. Here all parts information can be accessed when free registration has been made.
- Page 78 HARDI Australia P/L 534 - 538 Cross Keys Rd - Cavan SA 5094 - AUSTRALIA...
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