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RANGER
550
Instruction book
67022203 - Version 1.00
US - 01.2011

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  • Page 1 RANGER Instruction book 67022203 - Version 1.00 US - 01.2011...
  • Page 3 67022203 - Version 1.00 US - 01.2011 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

    Agitation & Tank rinse valves = White symbols ..........................4 Diagram - Centrifugal Liquid system ................................. 5 Control unit ..........................................5 Filters .............................................. 5 HARDI® FILLER .......................................... 5 Boom ..............................6 Boom and terminology ...................................... 6 Equipment .............................7 Steps ............................................... 7 Platform ............................................
  • Page 6 Adjustment of EVC operating unit ................................5 Safety precautions - crop protection chemicals ..........................6 Filling chemicals through tank lid ................................6 Filling Liquid chemicals by HARDI® FILLER ............................. 7 Filling Powder chemicals by HARDI® FILLER ............................8 Agitation before re-starting spraying ................................ 9 Operating the control unit while spraying ............................
  • Page 7 Table of contents 6 - Maintenance Lubrication ............................1 General info ..........................................1 Recommended lubricants ....................................1 Boom lubrication & oiling plan ..................................1 Trailer lubrication & oiling plan ..................................2 Service and Maintenance intervals .......................3 10 hours service - In-Line filter (optional equipment) ........................3 10 hours service - Spraying circuit ................................
  • Page 8 Table of contents 8 - Technical specifications Dimensions ............................1 Overall dimensions ....................................... 1 Tank capacities ........................................1 Weight ............................................1 Wheel and axle dimensions ................................... 1 Specifications ............................2 Pump model ACE 206 hydraulic ................................... 2 Pump model ACE 150 PTO drive .................................. 2 Filters and nozzles .........................................

  • Page 9: 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 10 1 - Welcome...

  • Page 11: Safety Notes

    € Keep children away from the equipment. € If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI® dealer for further explanation before using the equipment. € Be careful not to hit people or surroundings when maneuvering the sprayer, especially when backing.

  • 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

    3 - Description 3 - Description General info View 1. Main tank lid 10. HARDI® FILLER valve (optional) 2. Tank level indicator 11. HARDI® FILLER (optional) 3. Platform 12. Quick Fill (optional) 4. Suction valve 13. Flush tank (optional) 5. Hitch 14.

  • Page 14: Identification Plates

    3 - Description View 18. System pressure gauge 21. Step 19. Distribution valves 22. Pump (PTO driven pump location) 20. Hydraulic block 23. Main tank Identification plates An identification plate fitted on the frame indicates year (YY) and identification number (XXXXXX) of machine. Frame, boom center frame and other main steel components have identification plates indicating type and part number.

  • Page 15: Sprayer Use

    Sprayer use The HARDI® sprayer is for the application of crop protection chemicals and liquid fertilizers. The equipment must only be used for this purpose. It is not allowable to use the sprayer for other purposes. If no local law demands that the operator...

  • Page 16: Liquid System

    3 - Description Liquid system General info - valve system All functions of the spray circuits are operated via the centrally located valve system with color coded pictorial symbols for easy operation. Pump Centrifugal pump, model 206 - hydraulic (Standard). Model 150 - PTO available, 540 r.p.m. (6 splines) or 1000 r.p.m. (21 splines).

  • Page 17: Diagram - Centrifugal Liquid System

    The mesh size should always be less than the flow average of the nozzles in use. HARDI® FILLER The HARDI® FILLER (A) is situated on the sprayer’s left side, just behind the valve system. The valve (B) engages the HARDI® FILLER, used when mixing the chemicals.

  • Page 18: Boom

    3 - Description Boom Boom and terminology The SPB boom is available in three different hydraulic system versions – all equipped with I.A.H. (Indirect Acting Hydraulics) and named: 1. SPB-HY This type of boom is operated via the tractor hydraulics. This model features hydraulic lift cylinders for boom height adjustment and two cylinders for simultaneous boom wing fold and unfold.

  • Page 19: Equipment

    3 - Description Equipment Steps The platform steps are located on the left and right side of the sprayer frame to make it easier to climb up to the platform. Platform The platform gives access to the clean water tank lid, the main tank lid and the optional foam marker tank lid.

  • Page 20: Remote System Pressure Gauge

    3 - Description Remote system pressure gauge The remote system pressure gauge is located near the top of the tank level indicator on the platform. This gauge measures the system pressure near the boom distribution valves.

  • Page 21: Sprayer Setup

    4 - Sprayer setup 4 - Sprayer setup General info Unloading the sprayer from the truck When unloading with an overhead lifting device, please observe the lifting points as shown in the picture, and make sure that the straps or belts used for lifting are strong enough.

  • Page 22: Mechanical Connections

    4 - Sprayer setup Mechanical connections Hitch - Height adjustment Adjusting the height of the hitch is obtained by removing the four bolts (A) and raising or lowering the hitch. Inverting the hitch will allow for a greater adjustment to suit tractor drawbar height and to keep the sprayer tank level.
  • Page 23 4 - Sprayer setup Pump with 6 splines/540 r.p.m. The shaft must always have an overlap (A) of minimum 1/3 of the length. Pump with 21 splines/1000 r.p.m. The shaft must always have an overlap (A) of minimum 2/3 of the length. 4.

  • Page 24: Hydraulic Systems

    4 - Sprayer setup Hydraulic systems General info Ensure that snap couplers are clean before connection! After having operated the boom and the system has been filled with oil, check tractor’s hydraulic oil level and top up if necessary. € DANGER! Test of the hydraulic system should be done very cautiously.

  • Page 25: Open Center Hydraulics (Optional Equipment)

    4 - Sprayer setup Open center hydraulics (optional equipment) The open center hydraulics block is needed if the tractor uses open center hydraulics and/or if load sensing will be used. The valve (1) on the side of the block is factory set for open center hydraulics, but if closed center hydraulics will be used in combination with load sensing, then screw in the valve.

  • Page 26: Electrical Connections

    4 - Sprayer setup Electrical connections Power supply Power requirement is 12V DC. Note polarity! The wires must be at least 10 awg. (4.0 mm²) to ensure a sufficient power supply. For the operating unit, the tractor circuit should have an 8 Amp fuse. The supplied power connector is standard on most newer tractors.

  • Page 27: Road Safety Kit

    4 - Sprayer setup Road safety kit Connect plug for rear lights to the tractor’s 7-pin socket, and check function of rear lights, stop lights and direction indicators on both sides before driving. The wiring is in accordance with ISO 1724. See section in “Technical specifications”.

  • Page 28: Track Width, Axles And Wheels

    4 - Sprayer setup Track width, axles and wheels Altering the track width The track width of the RANGER can be adjusted from 60” to 90” in 2” increments as follows: 1. Measure the current track width (center RH tire to center LH tire). Each side must be extended or retracted half the desired alteration.

  • Page 29: Operation

    5 - Operation 5 - Operation Boom Safety info The boom must not be folded/unfolded while driving! Never use the folding/unfolding functions before sprayer has been stopped! Failure to do so will cause damage to the boom. € DANGER! Before unfolding the boom, it is important to connect the sprayer to the tractor to prevent overbalancing of the sprayer.

  • Page 30: Maneuvering Of The Boom - Hv Version

    5 - Operation Maneuvering of the boom - HV version The switches on the hydraulic control box control the following functions: 1. Power ON/OFF 2. Boom folding (left side) 3. Boom lift raise/lower 4. Boom folding (right side) To unfold the boom, do the following: 1.

  • Page 31: Maneuvering Of The Boom - Hz Version

    5 - Operation Maneuvering of the boom - HZ version The switches on the hydraulic control box control the following functions: 1. Power ON/OFF 2. Boom tilt left 3. Boom tilt right 4. Boom folding (left side) 5. Boom lift raise/lower 6.

  • Page 32: Liquid System

    5 - Operation Liquid system Filling of water Tank should normally be filled 1/3 with water before adding chemicals. Always follow instructions given on the chemical container! ± WARNING! If the sprayer is put aside with liquid in the main tank, all valves must be closed. Filling through tank lid Water is filled into the tank by removing the tank lid located at front of sprayer tank which is accessible from platform.

  • Page 33: Filling Of Clean Water Tank

    5 - Operation Filling of clean water tank A clean water tank is integrated into the front left corner of the main tank (behind the MANIFOLD system). It is accessed for filling at the sprayer’s left side when entering the platform. Remove tank lid, fill with clean water and replace tank lid.

  • Page 34: Safety Precautions - Crop Protection Chemicals

    5 - Operation Safety precautions - crop protection chemicals ± WARNING! Always be careful when working with crop protection chemicals! ± WARNING! Always wear correct protective clothing before handling chemicals! Personal protection Depending on chemical type, protective gear /equipment should be worn to avoid contact with the chemicals, e.g.: •...

  • Page 35: Filling Liquid Chemicals By Hardi® Filler

    Adjust the top Pressure Agitation valve - clockwise (in) for less agitation, counter-clockwise (out) for more agitation. 3. Check that HARDI® FILLER valve is in the “OFF” (vertical) position. 4. Engage pump and set to normal operating level. 5. Open FILLER lid.

  • Page 36: Filling Powder Chemicals By Hardi® Filler

    7. Place the rinsing wand inside the hopper and press the lever (A) to rinse the concentrated chemicals from the hopper. 8. Turn HARDI® FILLER valve to the “OFF” (vertical) position when the hopper is rinsed. 9. Close the FILLER lid.

  • Page 37: Agitation Before Re-Starting Spraying

    5 - Operation Agitation before re-starting spraying If a spraying job has been interrupted for awhile, severe sedimentation can occur depending on chemicals being used. When re-starting spray job, it might be necessary to agitate sedimented material first. 1. Make sure the control unit is switched off. 2.

  • Page 38: Quick Reference - Operation

    5 - Operation Quick reference - Operation In the following diagram, valve positions for different options are described. 5.10...

  • Page 39: Cleaning

    ATTENTION! Always read the individual paragraphs. Read instructions for service/maintenance jobs carefully before starting on the job. If any portion remains unclear or requires facilities which are not available, then for safety reasons please leave the job to your HARDI® dealer’s workshop. ATTENTION! Clean sprayers are safe sprayers.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Tank And Liquid System

    5 - Operation Cleaning the tank and liquid system 1. Dilute remaining spray liquid in the tank with at least 10 parts of water and spray the liquid out in the field you have just sprayed. 2. Select and use the appropriate protective clothing. Select detergent suitable for cleaning and suitable deactivating agents if necessary.

  • Page 41: Use Of Flush Tank And Rinsing Nozzles

    4. When 1/2 of content in flush tank is used, turn Suction valve towards “Main tank” and operate all valves on the pressure side of the system, so all hoses and components are rinsed. If equipped with HARDI® FILLER, open HARDI® FILLER valve (horizontal position), open HARDI®...

  • Page 42: Quick Reference - Cleaning

    5 - Operation Quick reference - Cleaning In the following diagram, valve positions for different options are described. Technical residue Inevitably a quantity of spray liquid will remain in the system. It cannot be sprayed properly on the crop, as the pump takes in air when the tank is about to be empty.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    6 - 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 44: Trailer Lubrication & Oiling Plan

    6 - Maintenance Trailer lubrication & oiling plan...

  • Page 45: Service And Maintenance Intervals

    6 - Maintenance Service and Maintenance intervals 10 hours service - In-Line filter (optional equipment) The boom is equipped with In-Line Filters. Unscrew the filter bowl to inspect and clean the filter. When reassembling the O-ring should be greased. Alternative filter meshes are available. See section on Technical specifications - Filters and nozzles.

  • Page 46: 250 Hours Service - Hydraulic Circuit

    6 - Maintenance 250 hours service - Hydraulic circuit Check the hydraulic circuit for leaks and repair if any. ± WARNING! Hoses for boom lifting device must be changed after every 5 years of use. 250 hours service - Hoses and tubes Check all hoses and tubes for possible damages and proper attachment.

  • Page 47: 1000 Hours Service - Wheel Bearings

    ATTENTION! The shaft has a vertical and a horizontal cotter pin hole. Use the one first aligned with the notch when loosening the castle nut. ± WARNING! If you do not feel totally confident changing wheel bearings, contact your HARDI® dealer’s workshop.

  • Page 48: 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. Cone check/replacement for pressure regulator If it becomes difficult to build up sufficient pressure or if pressure fluctuations occur, it may be necessary to replace cone and cylinder.

  • Page 49: Nozzle Tubes And Fittings

    6 - Maintenance Nozzle tubes and fittings Poor seals are usually caused by: • Missing O-rings or gaskets • Damaged or incorrectly seated O-rings • Dry or deformed O-rings or gaskets • Foreign bodies In case of leaks: DO NOT overtighten. Disassemble, check condition and position of O-ring or gasket.

  • Page 50: Alignment Of Center And Inner Wing Sections

    6 - Maintenance Alignment of center and inner wing sections 1. Unfold the boom and check alignment of the inner section with the center section. 2. If adjustment is necessary, relieve pressure from the cylinder by folding the boom a few inches. 3.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Front Fold Cable

    6 - Maintenance Adjusting the front fold cable The performance of the SPB boom while spraying depends very much on the front fold cable adjustment. A correctly adjusted cable will also control the movement of the outer section. ± WARNING! The rear cable can snap and injure you or someone else if tensioned when the boom is unfolded.

  • Page 52: Check/Adjust Sprocket Timing

    6 - Maintenance Check/adjust sprocket timing 1. Unfold the boom and stand on its rear side. 2. Check that the pin connection (A) in the timing chain is aligned with the center line (B) between the sprocket. Note forward driving direction (C) - adjustment is done at rearside of the boom.

  • Page 53: Adjusting Rear Cable

    6 - Maintenance Adjusting rear cable 1. Raise boom to its highest position. Fold it to transport position with tilt cylinders fully extended. Make sure that fold cylinders are pressurized and that the boom is folded all the way in. 2.

  • Page 54: Wear Bushing Replacement On Boom Lift

    6 - Maintenance Wear bushing replacement on boom lift The wear bushings are inspected and replaced before they are worn through. 1. Connect the trailer to a tractor and unfold the booms to working position. 2. Lift the boom center frame with a lifting device and support it until the load is taken off the parallelogram arms.

  • Page 55: Change Of Tire

    6 - Maintenance Change of tire Should it be necessary to replace tires, it is recommended to leave this to a specialist and follow the mentioned rules. 1. Always clean and inspect the rim before mounting. 2. Always check that the rim diameter corresponds exactly to the rim diameter molded on the tire. 3.

  • Page 56: Shield Replacement On Transmission Shaft

    Remember to fit chains again. 5. Grease bearings. 6. Repeat procedure to the opposite part of the transmission shaft. ATTENTION! Only use genuine HARDI® spare parts to service the transmission shaft. Replacement of transmission shaft cross journals. 1. Remove protection guard as described previously.

  • Page 57: Off-Season Storage

    6 - Maintenance Off-season storage Off-season storage program When the spraying season is over, you should devote some extra time to the sprayer. If chemical residue is left over in the sprayer for longer periods, it can reduce the life of the individual components. To preserve the sprayer intact and to protect the components, carry out following off-season storage program.
  • Page 58 6 - Maintenance 6.16...

  • Page 59: Fault Finding

    7 - Fault finding 7 - Fault finding Operational problems General info In cases where breakdowns have occurred, the same factors always seem to come into play: 1. Minor leaks on the suction side of the pump will reduce the pump capacity or stop the suction completely. 2.

  • Page 60: Liquid System

    7 - Fault finding Liquid system FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY No spray from boom when turned on. Air leak on suction line. Check suction hose and fittings. Air in system. Bleed air from centrifugal pump. Pressure filters clogged. Clean filters. Check for obstruction near tank sump elbow fitting.

  • Page 61: Hydraulic System - Hy Model

    7 - Fault finding Hydraulic system - HY model. FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY Boom slow/erratic. Air in system. Loosen ram connection and activate hydraulics until oil flow has no air in it (not whitish). Insufficient hydraulic pressure. Check output pressure of tractor hydraulics. Minimum for sprayer is 2000 psi (130 bar).

  • Page 62: Mechanical Problems

    7 - Fault finding Mechanical problems Mechanical problems FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY Boom will not fold in or out. Cylinder. Adjust the fold cylinder. Boom will not fold completely. Cables. Check adjustment of center cables. Boom not aligned. Cables. Adjust and grease complete boom cables and stops. Boom will not stay in spraying position.

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    550 gallons (2000 Liters) Clean water tank capacity 5 gallons (20 Liters) Flush tank capacity 63 gallons (240 Liters) Foam marker tank capacity 15 gallons (57 Liters) Weight Ranger 550 : Total Drawbar Axle Per tire Unfolded empty 1574 1535...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    8 - Technical specifications Specifications Pump model ACE 206 hydraulic Output will vary with PSI and usage. Pump model ACE 150 PTO drive Output will vary with PSI and usage. Filters 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...

  • Page 65: Materials And Recycling

    8 - Technical specifications Materials and recycling Disposal of the sprayer When the equipment has completed its working life, it must be thoroughly cleaned. The tank, hose and synthetic fittings can be incinerated at an authorized disposal plant. The metallic parts can be scrapped. Always follow local legislation regarding disposal.

  • Page 66: Electrical Connections

    8 - Technical specifications Electrical connections Electrical connections for SPRAY II 39 or 37 poled plug with cable. 39-pole 37-pole SPRAY II End nozzle L End nozzle R +12V sensor PWM 1TX Optional 5 Reg. feedback Option 1 4-20mA Option 2 Frq S9+/Air angle 0-5V S9-/Fan speed 0-5V not connected...

  • Page 67: Electrical Connections For Hydraulic Control Box

    8 - Technical specifications Electrical connections for hydraulic control box 25 or 39 poled plug with cable. Wire color 25-pole 39-pole Function Option H (hy) Slant R down Brown/Blue Option I (hy) Slant L down White Flow reverse Black Flow forward White/Black Tilt L up White/Red...

  • Page 68: Evc

    8 - Technical specifications When connecting an optional function, be aware that maximum current for every connector is 2 Amp. Total current for the whole connector box may not exceed 10 Amp. Hydraulic box up down Boom Lift Hy Bypass + Hy Bypass - Option H + In +...
  • Page 69 8 - Technical specifications HC 2500 Function Sig. Opt 1 Pressure sensor Opt 2 RPM sensor Speed Flow L end nozzle Pendulum lock at HAY/LPY R end nozzle Pendulum lock at HAY/LPY Reg (Yellow) Bypass EC on/off Sec 9 Sec 8 User defined A&B Sec 7 Sec 6...

  • Page 70: Plug Positions For Hv/Hz Hydraulics

    8 - Technical specifications Plug positions for HV/HZ hydraulics 1. Fold left 2. Fold left 3. Tilt left down (HZ only) 4. Tilt left up (HZ only) 5. Tilt right down (HZ only) 6. Tilt right up (HZ only) 7. Boom lift 8.

  • Page 71: Charts

    8 - Technical specifications Charts Boom hydraulics - HZ Boom hydraulics - HV...

  • Page 72: Boom Hydraulics - Hy

    8 - Technical specifications Boom hydraulics - HY A - Double acting hydraulic outlet B - Single acting hydraulic outlet 8.10...

  • Page 73: Warranty

    Canada hereinafter called “HARDI®”, offers the following limited warranty in accordance with the provisions below to each original retail purchaser of its own manufacturer, from an authorized 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 operated under normal farm conditions.
  • Page 74 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 76 ® To contact HARDI directly: ® - Please use the HARDI Customer Service number: 1-866-770-7063 - Or send your email to: CUSTSERV@hardi-us.com Visit us online at: www.hardi-us.com ® HARDI NORTH AMERICA INC. 1500 West 76th St. 337 Sovereign Rd.

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