To The Dealer Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration found on the Dealer Portal website located at dealer.jm-inc.com and return it to J.
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Serial Number Serial Number Location Serial Number________________ Model Number________________ Standard practice when ordering parts or obtaining information from your dealer requires the serial number and model number. Have numbers available before making contact. Dealer Set-Up • Adjust wheels to desired width. •...
General Information TO THE OWNER: The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your nitrogen applicator in a safe manner. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance and help maintain safe operating conditions.
Bolt Torque Chart Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque or tightening procedure is listed for specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.
Safety Rules ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be erased by an operator’s single careless act. In addition, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, trans- port, maintenance and storage of equipment.
NitroGro Components Holding Tank Light Bar Flow Monitors (Optional) Hitch Toolbar Down Pressure Gauge Down Pressure Relief Valve Gauge Wheel Coulter 3-Section Boom Flow Meter Butterfly Valve Spike Valve Shut Off Agitation Valve Strainer Hydraulic Pump Rinse Tank Tank Fill Valve 2”...
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Flow Monitors Optional Flow Monitors are available to allow the operator to see the rate of flow to each coulter through a floating ball located inside the transparent inspection tube. Each coulter is connected with a separate supply hose. Down Pressure Relief Valve The Down Pressure Relief Valve provides adjustable hydraulic pressure to force the coulters on the wings into the ground while allowing the wing to flex up...
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Coulter The number of coulters is determined by the number of rows (usually one less or one more). So the number of rows will be even, and the number of coulters will be odd, since you are placing the nitrogen between the rows. Example, a 16 row unit will have either 15 or 17 coulters.
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Transport Latches The Transport Latches are designed for safe transport. When the Transport Latches are resting on the Main Frame and the pins are installed, the Nitro Gro Applicator can not lower. Shut-Off & Fill Valve The Nitro-Gro Applicator is standard equipped with a 2” Shut-Off and Fill Valve.
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Agitation Valve (Hydraulic Pump Units Only) The Agitation Valve is designed to allow air to escape from the pump so it can easily prime. When you’re running in the field, a little liquid runs through the Agitation valve back to the tank. (You will need to adjust the amount of agitation.) The Agitation Valve can also be used...
Pre-Operation Checklist PREPARING THE NITRO-GRO APPLICATOR: IMPORTANT - Before putting the applicator into operation, check the machine for damaged or worn parts and replace as necessary. Only use a tractor with sufficient power and weight to operate the applicator.( For 16 Row 170 HP, 12 Row 130HP) Be sure the applicator is properly attached to the tractor, the pin is properly secured, and (if equipped) the safety chain(s) are properly installed.
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Hitching and Unhitching the Applicator Connect the applicator to the tow vehicle using a hitch pin and make sure a retaining pin is secured in the hitch pin. Always attach the safety chains to the applicator and the tow vehicle. WARNING –...
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Fertilizer Pump Your Nitro-Gro Applicator is equipped with the Ace FMC-150-HYD-206 pump. Note: Refer to the pump’s owners manual to regulate the hydraulic flow to the pump. Attach the pump hydraulic hoses to the tractor so the pump operates in the lower/retract position. The pump can then be turned off in the forward ”float”...
Adjusting the Field Depth • The center section of coulters should be set first. The Toolbar Cylinders have spacers included. Add or remove spacers until the center section is positioned at the appropriate depth. Lower the unit until the lift cylinders bottom out on the stroke control spacers.
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Operation 1) Hook tractor to Nitro-Gro and adjust hitch so that frame on applicator is level or tilting back slightly. 2) Hook up hydraulic lines. Set #1 - Green Hoses - Raise & Lower/ Wing Kick/ Down-pressure Set#2 - Red Hoses - Wing Fold Set#3 - Black Hoses - Hydraulic Pump IMPORTANT - For the black hoses hook the return hose to a low pressure return port at the tractor.
Quick Start For The Raven 440 Controller With Phoenix 10 GPS Initial Console Programming HINT: If you enter the wrong value when entering your data press “ENTER” then press “ENTER” again and re-enter your value again. • Select the unit of measure by pressing the CE button until the desired until of measure appears in the display and press “ENTER” NOTE - The unit of measure for the United States is Volume per Acre.
Break In Period First 30 minutes of operation: 1. Check that all coulters and nozzles are clean and working properly. Clean and adjust accordingly. 2. Check all hydraulic and chemical lines. Be sure none of them are kinked, pinched or leaking. Adjust lines accordingly. 3.
Troubleshooting WARNING - MAKE SURE THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLICATOR. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED SERVICEMEN ONLY. Trouble... Possible Cause... Possible Remedy... • Use fold/unfold remote • Actuating raise/lower remote Wings only partially unfold instead of fold/unfold remote •...
Service To prolong the life of your Nitro-Gro applicator, perform the following on a regular basis: 1. Grease coulter hubs, 2 pumps every 50 hours. 2. Check lighting before over the road transport. Make sure lights and SMV emblem are clean from dirt and field debris. 3.
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Wire Harness Light Harness Part. No. Main Wiring Harness with 7 Prong Connector JM0027077 Soil Conditioner Light Wiring Harness JM0027080 Light Enhancer and Adapter Kit (3 wires) JM0010566...
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SCS 450 Liquid Control System Description Part No. Raven SCS450 Control Console JM0039335 Raven Console Cable (10’) SCS 440/450 JM0039337 Remote Switch Cable for Implement Engagement - Raven 450 Control JM0050676 Mini Wisker Limit Switch JM0050161 Phoenix GPS Speed Sensor JM0039338 Raven Flow Cable - 6 Boom (12’) - 3 Pin Weather Pack JM0039336...
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ISO Liquid Control System Description Part No. Raven Cable ISOBUS Hitch to Raven ECU (12’) JM0039341 Raven Cable ISOBUS Hitch to Raven ECU (17’) JM0051018 Remote Switch Cable for Implement Engagement - ISO Control JM0050677 Mini Wisker Limit Switch JM0050161 Raven ISO Single Product Kit JM0039339 Raven Flow Cable - 6 Boom (12’) - 3 Pin Weather Pack...
Fertilizer Hose Routing - Ground Drive Pump without Flow Monitors Tank Fill Valve 2” or 3” Ground Drive Manifold Ground Drive Pump Strainer Tank Valve Quick Jet Check Valve Description Part. No. 19’ x 1-1/2” Hose from Pump to Manifold (1600 Gal.) JM0040211 15’...
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Fertilizer Hose Routing - Ground Drive Pump with Flow Monitors Tank Fill Valve 2” or 3” Ground Drive Manifold Ground Drive Pump Flow Monitors Strainer Tank Valve Quick Jet Check Valve 7 From 8 From 4 From 3 From Center Center Center Center...
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Fertilizer Hose Routing - Hydraulic Pump without Flow Monitors Tank Fill Valve 2” or 3” Hydraulic Pump Manifold Agitation Valve Strainer Hydraulic Driven Pump Quick Jet Check Valve Description Part. No. 1-1/2” x 228”; Hose from Hydraulic Pump to Manifold (1600 Gal.) JM0040211 1-1/2”...
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Fertilizer Hose Routing - Hydraulic Pump with Flow Monitors Tank Fill Valve 2” or 3” Hydraulic Pump Manifold Agitation Valve Strainer Hydraulic Driven Pump Flow Monitors Quick Jet Check Value 7 From 8 From 4 From 3 From Center Center Center Center Center...