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Agromehanika AGS 400 EN Instructions For Use Manual

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10-12-15 MRX, 12 MY, 12 MY-H, 12-15 HLX
AGROMEHANIKA reserves the right to design modifications or product changes, without any liabilities to inform the
TRACTOR MOUNTED SPRAYERS
AGS 400 EN
AGS 600 EN
AGS 800 EN
AGS 1000 EN
AGS 1200 EN
AND SPRAY BOOMS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
customer before and after each change.
Rev. 12/2018

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  • Page 1 AGS 1000 EN AGS 1200 EN AND SPRAY BOOMS 10-12-15 MRX, 12 MY, 12 MY-H, 12-15 HLX INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AGROMEHANIKA reserves the right to design modifications or product changes, without any liabilities to inform the customer before and after each change.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE INDEX: GENERAL ....................4 HEALTHY-SAFETY WARNINGS AND MEASURES ......5 SAFETY SIGNS .................... 5 MAINTENANCE OF SAFETY SIGNS ............5 READINESS FOR DANGER ............... 5 REMOVING UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ..........5 SAFETY IN HANDLING WITH CHEMICAL PRODUCTS ...... 6 LABELS FOR DANGER, ACCORDING TO DANGER LEVEL ....
  • Page 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RESERVOIR FOR WASHING HANDS ............ 26 MIXING NOZZLE ..................26 SUCTION FILTER ..................26 7.5.1 CLEANING FILTER INSERT ..............26 NOZZLE FOR CLEANING INTERIOR OF MAIN RESERVOIR ... 27 FILLING CONTAINER ................27 7.7.1 FILLING CONTAINER OPERATION ............. 29 PACKAGING RINSING NOZZLE ............
  • Page 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 9.5.1 CENTRAL REGULATION SYSTEM ............43 9.5.2 CONTROL PANEL ..................44 9.5.3 PRESSURE GAUGE .................. 44 THE PR3 ECFM PRESSURE REGULATOR ..........45 9.6.1 THE EC (ARAG) DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE ......45 9.6.2 MAINTENANCE OF THE PRESSURE REGULATOR ......45 10 PUMPS ......................
  • Page 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 12.5 OPERATION DESCRIPTION ..............69 12.5.1 OPENING OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT ..........69 12.5.2 CLOSING OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT ..........70 12.5.3 WORK WITH SPRAYING EQUIPMENT ..........70 12.5.4 WORK WITH CLOSED BOOMS ON ONE SIDE ........71 12.6 SPRAYING SECTIONS AND NOZZLES ..........71 12.6.1 CONNECTION SCHEME .................
  • Page 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 16 POSSIBLE ERRORS ................93 17 TEHNICAL DATA ..................94 17.1 CHARACTERIZATION ................94 17.2 RESIDUAL SPRAY VOLUME ..............94 17.3 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ..............95 17.4 COMBINATIONAL MATRIX ..............96 17.5 CONNECTION FOR MEASURING FLOW RATE OF PUMP ....97 17.6 CONNECTION FOR PRESSURE MEASURING ........
  • Page 7 Sprayer AGS 600 EN with spray boom 12MY-H...
  • Page 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: AGROMEHANIKA, proizvodnja in trgovina Kranj d. d. Hrastje 52 a, KRANJ, SLOVENIA declares that the product: SPRAYER AGS 400 EN SPRAYER AGS 600 EN SPRAYER AGS 800 EN SPRAYER AGS 1000 EN...
  • Page 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AGS 400 - 1200 EN Rev.12/2018...
  • Page 10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We thank you for the trust, given when choosing our spraying device AGROMEHANIKA for chemical protection of plants. Reliability and performance of the device depends on your care for the device. Before connecting the spraying device to a tractor carefully read the instructions for use and heed to them, while operating the machine.

  • Page 11: General

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1 GENERAL Spraying device is designed and constructed for applying chemical products in water-based solution, which are normally used for chemical protection of crops, on field crops. Construction design enables access to all vital elements of the sprayer and easy handling. Robust construction, quality component parts and a great deal of additional equipment enable the user to work reliably and use spraying agents and energy optimally.

  • Page 12: Healthy-Safety Warnings And Measures

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 2 HEALTHY-SAFETY WARNINGS AND MEASURES 2.1 SAFETY SIGNS Sign on the left is a warning safety sign and is normally located on the machine with other signs. Respect instructions for safe work and act accordingly in extreme situations. 2.2 MAINTENANCE OF SAFETY SIGNS Carefully read instructions, regarding safety regulations, described in instructions for use of your machine.

  • Page 13: Safety In Handling With Chemical Products

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WARNING: Driving unauthorized persons on the machine is prohibited! 2.5 SAFETY IN HANDLING WITH CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Handle chemical products extremely carefully, to avoid potential injuries and dangers to health, as well as to the environment: • Be very careful, when handling chemical products. Ensure that you do not have direct contact with chemical products.

  • Page 14: Labels For Danger, According To Danger Level

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE • Clean and wash the machine after each use and before each maintenance procedure. • If you have any health issues while dealing with chemical products, consult your physician and try to contact the dealer of the chemical product. •...

  • Page 15: Danger Of Mechanical Injuries

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 2.7 DANGER OF MECHANICAL INJURIES − do not touch the machine while operating; − do not remove safety labels or any other safety equipment of the machine; − do not exceed air pressure in the tyres; − maintain the tyres regularly; −...

  • Page 16: Personal Protection

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE • While spraying, it is recommended that the operator stays in the cabin for about 90-95% of the time, so the chemical products cannot have influence on his or hers health. Should the operator notice a change in the working of his or hers organs or feel sick, he or she should immediately put on the protection breathing mask.

  • Page 17: Skin Protection

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE • Write down the date of the last usage of the filter. The A2P2 filter must be replaced once a month nevertheless how many times it was used. Filter B must be replaced after every single use! The filter must be used within 6 months after the packaging of the filter was opened.

  • Page 18: Safe Maintenance

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE • The sprayer pump receives the power from the connecting shaft of the tractor by means of the cardan shaft. Drive parts can cause serious injuries so, in order to avoid that , follow the instructions below: To drive the pump a cardan shaft must be used which characteristics are in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and is fitted with a protection cover.

  • Page 19: Road Transport

    • Observe the local traffic code when driving on public roads. • The sprayer must be equipped with road safety equipment. • Agromehanika, d.d. provides the sprayer with equipment, complying with the Regulation EU no. 167/2013, and type approval. 2.17 PROCEDURES IN ACCIDENTS WITH CHEMICALS If your skin or eyes come in contact with chemicals or their solution, wash them out with plenty of water and repeat the process several times.

  • Page 20: Safety Signs On Machine And Instructions For Use

    Ensure that the safety signs are well visible. Ensure that you have all required signs after servicing or replacement of parts. Safety signs are available at authorized dealers. Figure 1: AGS 400 EN/600 EN SPRAYER WITH 12 MRX SPRAY BOOM Legend: 1 Max.
  • Page 21 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Learn how to operate the machine well and never allow people to operate the machine who are not familiar with the instructions manual! The table below contains descriptions of different safety signs. Warning: CE declaration of conformity presence of poisonous chemical products! Warning: symbol, indicating...

  • Page 22: Description

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 4 DESCRIPTION The sprayers type AGS 400 EN, AGS 600 EN, AGS 800 EN, AGS 1000 EN and AGS 1200 EN feature a modern design with a polyethylene tank resistant to chemicals, with rounded edges, smooth interior walls a sloping bottom. The structure of the sprayer ensures excellent balance, simple use, good mixing of the spray, complete emptying of the reservoir and easy cleaning.

  • Page 23: Sprayer Component Parts

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 4.2 SPRAYER COMPONENT PARTS Figurea 3: Sprayer component parts 1 frame 2 suction filter 3 three-way valve 4 pump 5 reservoir 6 rinsing reservoir 7 clean water reservoir 8 pressure regulator 9 pressure gauge 10 lid with a pouring sieve 11 spray boom AGS 400 - 1200 EN Rev.12/2018...

  • Page 24: Machine Identification

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 4.3 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 4.3.1 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE Attached to the front side of the sprayers and contains following important information: • name and address of the machine manufacturer, • product type, • model, • capacity (size), • empty machine weight, •...

  • Page 25: Function Scheme

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 4.4 FUNCTION SCHEME Figure 4: AGS 800-1200 EN circuit diagram Legend: 1 Selector valve an main reservoir drain 13 Filling container 2 Selector valve 14 Additional rinsing reservoir 3 Selector valve 15 Return line filter 4 Suction filter 16 Hand-wash reservoir 5 Piston diaphragm pump 17 Pouring sieve...
  • Page 26 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 5: AGS 600 EN circuit diagram Legend: 1 Selector valve an main reservoir drain 13 Filling container 2 Selector valve 14 Additional rinsing reservoir 3 Selector valve 15 Return line filter 4 Suction filter 16 Hand-wash reservoir 5 Piston diaphragm pump 17 Pouring sieve 6 Pressure regulator...
  • Page 27 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 6: AGS 400 EN circuit diagram Legend: 1 Selector valve an main reservoir drain 13 Filling container 2 Selector valve 14 Additional rinsing reservoir 3 Selector valve 15 Return line filter 4 Suction filter 16 Hand-wash reservoir...

  • Page 28: Additional Equipment

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 4.5 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Spraying device can be fitted with additional elements: • hydraulic lifting of the spray boom (10-12-15 MRX, 12 MY-H), • hydraulic levelling of the spray boom (tilting the trapeze suspension) (10-12-15 MRX, 12 MY- •...

  • Page 29: Conection Sprayer To Tractor

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 5 CONECTION SPRAYER TO TRACTOR The sprayers were designed to be attached to the category II three-point linkage system of the tractor (diameter of coupling bolts 28 mm). Attach the sprayer to the three-point linkage system of the tractor and secure it with pins. Then raise the sprayer until the PTO connections of the pump and the tractor reach the same height and you can connect them with a universal joint.

  • Page 30: Drive - Cardan Shaft (Not Included)

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 6 DRIVE - CARDAN SHAFT (NOT INCLUDED) 6.1 OPERATOR'S SAFETY WARNING: To avoid accidents and personal injuries, follow these recommendations and safety regulations! • Before mounting (connecting of the cardan shaft to the tractor and the sprayer) the drive shaft – cardan shaft, always turn off the engine and remove the start key from its lock.
  • Page 31 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 6. Attach profiles and connect both parts of the cardan shaft. 7. Mount the cardan shaft between the tractor and the sprayer. 8. To ensure a long reliability of the cardan shaft, avoid angles larger than 15°. 9.

  • Page 32: Detailed Description With Instructions For Work

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORK The frame of the machine is made from welded steel which contains the reservoir. The lower part contains an integrated pump, suction filter and flow regulating valves. The pressure regulator is attached to the front side of the machine and the lifting mechanism with a spray boom is attached to the back side.

  • Page 33: Reservoir For Rinsing

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 7.2 RESERVOIR FOR RINSING The reservoir for rinsing is intended for washing of the reservoir and other elements after you have finished working or after a break. Fill the reservoir with clean water. You can find more detailed instructions in the chapter 7.9.
  • Page 34 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 10: Filter WARNING: Use protective gloves when cleaning the filter! Clean the filter insert before each filling of the reservoir! 7.6 NOZZLE FOR CLEANING INTERIOR OF MAIN RESERVOIR Nozzle is mounted in the interior of main reservoir and is intended for washing of reservoir's interior after finished spraying.
  • Page 35 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 13: Valve on the filling container Figure 12:Filling container Figure 14: Functions diagram of the filling container AGS 400 - 1200 EN Rev.12/2018...
  • Page 36 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 7.7.1 FILLING CONTAINER OPERATION Fill the main reservoir to about 1/3 with water, turn on the pump, then open the main valve on pressure line and fill approximately 1/10 of the filling container with water by opening the control valve (7) which supplies the filling container.
  • Page 37 7.9 DESCRIPTION OF SETTING OF VALVES FOR SPRAYING OR CLEANING 7.9.1 SPRAYING Figure 16: AGS 400 EN functions diagram Figure 17: Spraying label By means of the three-way valves (1 and 2), release the spray from the main tank (9) through the filter (4) and the pump (5) into the pressure regulator (6).
  • Page 38 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 7.9.2 COMPLETE CLEANING OF THE SPRAYER Complete cleaning of the sprayer includes the cleaning of all interior parts of the sprayer, consisting of the main reservoir (9), filter (3), pump (4), pressure regulator (5) and nozzles (10). Turn the three-way valve (2) towards the rinsing tank (11).
  • Page 39 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 7.10 ADJUSTING THE VALVES FOR SPRAYING OR CLEANING OF THE AGS 600 EN 7.10.1 SPRAYING Figure 20: AGS 600 EN functions diagram By means of the three-way valves (1 and 2), release the spray from the main tank (9) through the filter (4) and the pump (5) into the pressure regulator (6).
  • Page 40 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 7.11 ADJUSTING THE VALVES FOR SPRAYING OR CLEANING OF THE AGS 800-1200 EN 7.11.1 SPRAYING Figure 21: AGS 800-1200 EN functions diagram By means of the three-way valves (1 and 2), release the spray from the main tank (9) through the filter (4) and the pump (5) into the pressure regulator (6).
  • Page 41 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 8 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT 8.1 SET FOR EXTERIOR WASHING OF SPRAYING DEVICE After finished working the spraying appliance needs to be cleaned. The most appropriate place for cleaning is at the edge of the surface where you have had just finished operating the machine. For this purpose, a set for outer cleaning of the spraying appliance is a big help.
  • Page 42 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WARNING: Be very careful when sucking water out of a pond, since a small inattention can poison the water in it! 8.1 STRAINER CLEANER This accessory ensures easier handling of spraying agents. The strainer contains a special nozzle, which directs the liquid from the nozzle towards the bottom part of the strainer to flush out any spraying agent that was previously poured in the strainer.
  • Page 43 AGS 400 EN Filling through the lid of the main reservoir (1) and the filter (2). Figure 26: Main reservoir filling AGS 400 EN AGS 600 EN Filling through the lid of the main reservoir (1), filter and bayonet fitting (2) integrated into the regulating valve system.
  • Page 44 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AGS 800-1200 EN Filling through the lid of the main reservoir (1) and the filter (2) Figure 28: Main reservoir filling AGS 800-1200 EN WATER DRYING PROCEDURE IN THE MAIN RESERVOIR The reservoir is filled by drawing water through the pump. Remove the closing cap (1) and attach the suction hose to the fitting (2) and secure it with a hose clamp.
  • Page 45 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  FILLING THROUGH A HYDRANT (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) Optionally, the sprayer can be equipped with an external system for filling the main reservoir through a hydrant. The main tank is additionally protected with a non-return valve that prevents the spray from spilling from the tank during filling.
  • Page 46 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 9 PRESSURE REGULATOR Central regulation system Lever for opening/closing the valve Diverter valve Directional control valve Diverter valve adjustment nut Self-cleaning pressure filter Pressure regulator PR3 Figure 30: 9.1 PRESSURE REGULATOR PR3 The PR3 pressure regulator is designed for a precise regulation of the operating pressure to 0-12 bar. The basic version of the PR3 C regulator consists of a central control valve with an integrated vacuum anti-drip system and diverter valves.
  • Page 47 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 9.1.2 CENTRAL REGULATION VALVE Figure 31: Central regulation valve The central regulation valve enables the adjustment of the operating pressure within 0-10 bar. The operating pressure is increased by turning the adjustment nut to the right and decreased by turning the nut to the left.
  • Page 48 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 9.1.4 DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE "B" The directional control valve ensures a consistent operating pressure in the system, regardless of the number of opened diverter valves of sections on the spray boom. The spray mixture supply to the nozzles is opened by moving the lever of the valve (1) to position (a).
  • Page 49 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 9.1.7 SETTING UP THE REGULATOR FOR OPERATION Always use clean water to perform the adjustment. 1. Calculate the necessary working speed according to spray volume per hectare and nozzle flow rate. 2. Adjust the tractor RPM according to the calculated working speed.
  • Page 50 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 9.4 REGULATOR MARKING Example: marking PR3 ECF/5+2 The basic marking of the regulator is PR3 EC. The marking F next to the basic marking indicates, that the regulator is fitted with a self-cleaning pressure filter, the first number after the slash sign indicates there are 5 directional control valves, while the last number (2) indicates that the regulator has two manual diverter valves.
  • Page 51 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 9.5.2 CONTROL PANEL Figure 35: Control panel 1- MAIN valve control 2- Switch for precise operating pressure adjustment The MAIN valve and the control valve (pressure regulation) are both controlled exclusively with the switches 1 and 2 on the control panel. The control panel uses 12V power supply by means of a cable supplied with the panel to connect to the electrical system of the tractor.
  • Page 52 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 9.6 THE PR3 ECFM PRESSURE REGULATOR The PR3 ECFM pressure regulator may only be used with AG-TRONIK and detailed instructions for its use are described in the AG-TRONIK user manual. 9.6.1 THE EC (ARAG) DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE The EC (ARAG) directional control valve with an integrated electric actuator is used to open and close the flow on individual sections of the spray boom (On/Off valve).
  • Page 53 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 10 PUMPS Pumps are a vital element of spraying appliances. The reliability and a long durability of the pump also depend on how you treat the pump and whether you use and maintain it correctly. IMPORTANT: The standard version of all pumps is equipped with membranes which are made of NBR rubber.
  • Page 54 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 10.2 USE Before turning on the pump, make sure that the main valve on pressure regulator is closed (return to reservoir. Never turn on the pump’s drive when the setting on the regulator enables full load on the pump. Turn on the pump and let it run for approximately one minute under minimum pressure in order to aerate the pump and the inlet and the outlet pipes.
  • Page 55 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OPERATION INTERVAL CHECKS Every 8 h Every 50 h Every 300 h 1x per season Oil level check Air chamber check Check of the pump attachment to the frame Membrane check and replacement, if necessary Oil change Valve check Screw joints check 10.5.1 OIL CHANGE...
  • Page 56 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 11 LIFTING 11.1 WITH A MANUAL HOIST To lift the MRX and MY spraying booms, the sprayers are equipped with a manual hoist, which is installed at the back side of the sprayer's frame. The spray boom is suspended between the hoist and the compression spring, which absorbs the shocks from vertical oscillation.
  • Page 57 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 11.3 SHOCK ABSORBERS ON THE SPRAY BOOM 11.3.1 WITH A SPRING Vertical shocks of the spray boom are absorbed by the spring (a). The latter dampens the forces when the spray boom is lowered and lifted. 11.3.1.1 WITH TWO AIR SPRINGS (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE VERSION WITH A SPRING) Vertical shock absorption of the spray boom is provided by two air springs connected with a pneumatic connection and a filling adapter (e).
  • Page 58 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 11.3.2 AIR SPRING Vertical shocks of the spray boom are absorbed by one air spring. The air spring is filled with air under high pressure (Pmax = 8 bar). The pressure in the air springs depends on the weight of the spray boom. The air springs are filled when the spray boom is open and positioned horizontally.
  • Page 59 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 12 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12 HLX IN 15 HLX The 12 HLX and 15 HLX spray booms are hydraulically foldable. Opening and closing from the transportation position into working position and vice-versa is performed with the help of hydraulic cylinders, which enable individual opening or closing of spraying booms.
  • Page 60 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 12.2 COMPONENTS FOR CONTROLLING SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12.2.1 CONTROL PANEL Control panel is a component part of controlling hydraulics of spraying equipment 12 HLX and 15 HLX, and must be installed in an appropriate place in the tractor cabin. It contains graphic display of all working functions, which can be performed with hydraulics.
  • Page 61 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 12.2.2 CONNECTION OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT TO TRACTOR 12.2.2.1 CONNECTION ELECTRIC CABLES C - Connection cable between control panel and solenoid hydraulic valves E - Supply cable + supply plug Figure 12.3 Technical and working characteristics: Description Value Supply voltage 12V DC 0°C - 70°C...
  • Page 62 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE To avoid incorrect connection of hydraulic hoses of spraying equipment with tractor hydraulics and improper operation in controlling the spraying equipment, the hoses are marked with a label for correct connection: • unmarked hose: connection to the hydraulic cylinder control...
  • Page 63 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WARNING: When connecting hydraulic hoses, tractor hydraulic valves must not be under pressure! Figure 12.5 12.2.1 WIRING DIAGRAM 12 HLX IN 15 HLX 12.2.1.1 MEANING OF MARKINGS IN THE WIRING DIAGRAM Marking Description Note Control panel for control of equipment Connection hydraulic hoses with clamps for connection to tractor Connection cable between control panel, hydraulic valves and block Supply cable + supply plug...
  • Page 64 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Hydraulic multi-port solenoid valve 2/2, double Solenoid coil Two hydraulic supply connections on the tractor with a colour EV 1-4 marking P1, P2 Two hydraulic supply connections for hydraulic lifting, no marking Hydraulic cylinder for left arm opening 12.3 TRANSPORT SAFETIES The spray boom is folded into position X, which means that the weight of the boom arms on its own prevents uncontrolled opening of the arms in the transport position.
  • Page 65 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 12.7 WARNING: Incorrectly folded spraying equipment to transport position does not ensure safety from uncontrolled opening of booms during transport! 12.3.3 SAFETY AGAINST OPENING AND CLOSING OF BOOMS The spray boom features a safety system to prevent the arms from opening or closing when the spray boom is adjusted to the transport height.
  • Page 66 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 12.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12 HLX IN 15 HLX Spraying equipment type HLX is hydraulic spraying equipment. They are controlled from tractor cabin. Main component parts of spraying equipment are: • guide AGS, • shoulder carrier, •...
  • Page 67 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 12.10 Legend for Figure 12.9 and Figure 12.10: 1. Hydraulic cylinder of block and damper 2. Damper for setting response of damping 3. Solenoid valve 4. Oscillating lever of spraying equipment 5. Shoulder carrier (cart) 12.4.1.1 FILLING OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER Hydraulic cylinder is of closed type and is not connected to hydraulic hoses.
  • Page 68 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 12.12 • Start of filling: o Cylinder starts filling from one side, through hydraulic hose P2, piston starts moving outwards. o When piston reaches end point, oil starts to flow through electric hydraulic valve and damper into the other part of the cylinder and back in the filling device through hydraulic hose P1.
  • Page 69 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WARNING: Always use prescribed oil ATF for filling! 12.4.2 HYDRAULIC LEVELLING Levelling cylinder (1) is fastened between the shoulder (2) and oscillating lever (3). Response of levelling cylinder is set by damper (2). Hydraulic levelling sets balance position of spraying equipment (horizontal position), and also sets parallelism of equipment with terrain, in case of inclined terrain.
  • Page 70 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 12.15 Legend of Figure 12.14 and Figure 12.15: 1. Levelling cylinder 2. Shoulder carrier 3. Oscillating lever 4. Damper for adjusting the dampening response sensitivity 5. HLX shoulder 6. Oscillating lever Figure 12.14 AGS 400-1200 EN Rev.12/2018...
  • Page 71 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 12.4.3 GUIDES Figure 12.17 The guides are fitted with sliding plates. If the plates are worn, they must be replaced. Figure 12.16 WARNING: The easiest way to check the clearance is when the spray boom is open! 12.4.4 SAFETY BOOM Figure 12.18 Rear boom (third boom) is fastened, through adjustable screw, in single point in top part, and...
  • Page 72 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1 Spraying equipment 2 Driving direction 3 Safety joint 4 Obstacle 5 Safety boom Figure12.19 12.4.5 SHOULDER AND BOOM PIVOTS Fastening of first boom on shoulder and fastening between booms (second and third boom) is pivoted with slide bushings (1). All joint connection through pivoted slide bushings are connected with bolts (2).
  • Page 73 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 12.22 Figure 12.21 Adjustable screw (4) between joint part ensures that booms 1 and 2 are in parallel position. Figure 12.23 The parallel position of the third arm relative to the second arm is adjusted with an adjustable screw (5) on the safety hinge.
  • Page 74 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 12.24 All joints are fitted with greasing point (6) for lubrication. Figure 12.25 12.4.6.1 HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS FOR CONTROL OF BOOMS For final setting of both hydraulic cylinders with booms of spraying equipment, both have a nut (1) and end fitting (2) at the hitching part.
  • Page 75 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 12.26 Hydraulic cylinder for lifting/lowering the arms: Figure 12.27 12.4.7 SETTING SPEED OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS Hydraulic cylinders are equipped with double blocking valve (2) and damper (3). The double blocking valve maintains the position of the hydraulic cylinder (1) and provides protection against a sudden drop in the event of damage to hydraulic hoses.
  • Page 76 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 12.28 12.5 OPERATION DESCRIPTION Handling of equipment can be done if the sprayer with the sprayer equipment is properly connected to tractor (see chapter 5). Connect hydraulic hoses of sprayer to hydraulic connections of tractor and connect control panel for controlling hydraulic equipment.
  • Page 77 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 12.29 During work (driving), use lift and levelling to set position of spraying equipment. Other functions should be used at tractor standstill. Use switches for opening and closing to check openness of hydraulic cylinders and ensure rigidness of equipment. Release of cylinders occurs due to air in the system or poor sealing of hydraulic components.
  • Page 78 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 12.5.4 WORK WITH CLOSED BOOMS ON ONE SIDE In case of using spraying equipment with booms closed on one side, you must first activate block, lift equipment in position of activation of mechanism with wheel, open first booms of equipment (mechanical safeties against opening of booms in transport position).
  • Page 79 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 13 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 10 MRX, 12 MRX IN 15 MRX The 10 MRX, 12 MRX and 15 MRX spray booms are manually operated (manual opening and closing). They are equipped with a trapeze suspension for continuous adjustment of the boom to the terrain conditions, a lateral oscillation stabiliser, a safety mechanism and bayonet nozzles with a diaphragm anti-drip system.
  • Page 80 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 13.2 Legend Figure 13.2 1 Trapeze tensioner 2 Blocking mechanism 3 Sliding plate 13.2 OPENING/CLOSING OF 10 MRX, 12 MRX AND 15 MRX SPRAY BOOMS 1. Make sure there is enough space available around the machine before opening the spray boom. 2.
  • Page 81 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 13.3 3. In the transport position, the spray boom is protected against uncontrolled opening with an interlock, which is why you must remove the safety pin from the interlock and then release the left and the first right arm before opening the boom. Figure 13.4 1.
  • Page 82 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 13.5 Legend of Figure 13.5 1 Tensioner 2 Tensioning screw 3 Adjustable screw for arm positioning 4. When the spray boom is in the working position, the wire rope must be kept tight. If the wire rope is too loose, the arms will oscillate forwards and backwards during operation, which reduces the spraying quality and, at the same time, may cause damage to vital components of the spray boom.
  • Page 83 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Spray boom Driving direction Safety hinge Obstacle Safety arm Figure 13.7 AGS 400-1200 EN Rev.12/2018...
  • Page 84 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 14 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12 MY, 12 MY-H 12 MY and 12 MY-H spray booms are hydraulically operated (opening and closing from the transport position into working position and vice versa is carried out with hydraulic cylinders) and equipped with a trapeze suspension for continuous adjustment of the boom to the terrain conditions, a safety mechanism, complete nozzle protection and bayonet nozzles with a diaphragm anti-drip system.
  • Page 85 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 14.2 BLOCKAGE Figure 14.2 The spray boom is equipped with an automatic lock. This is ensured by two wire ropes (1), which are connected between the shoulder (3) and arm 1 bracket. When the arms are closed, the wire ropes must be strained.
  • Page 86 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 14.3 The arm 2 of the 12 MY spray boom is opened at the same time as the arm 1 by the wire rope (1), which is why you should check its tension from time to time. The wire rope is strained correctly, if the tensioning bolt comes out of the adjustment screw by 2-4 mm when the spray boom is in the working position.
  • Page 87 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Until the spray boom is lowered to an appropriate height, the wheel mechanism cannot be activated. The hydraulic valve prevents the arms from opening and you can only operate the hydraulic lift cylinder on the sprayer. Hydraulic valve Guide Wheel mechanism Figure 14.4...
  • Page 88 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Simultaneous opening of the right and the left side Simultaneous closing of the left Opening/closing and the right side Levelling – lifting right side Levelling – lifting left side Equipment levelling Blocked (not functional) Equipment blocking Floating (not functional) Opening right side Closing right side Opening right side...
  • Page 89 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 14.5.2 CONNECTION OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT TO TRACTOR 14.5.2.1 CONNECTION ELECTRIC CABLES Connection cable between control panel and solenoid hydraulic valves Supply cable + supply plug Figure 14.6 Technical and working characteristics: Description Value Supply voltage 12V DC 0°C - 70°C Working area Fuse...
  • Page 90 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE To avoid incorrect connection of hydraulic hoses of spraying equipment with tractor hydraulics and improper operation in controlling the spraying equipment, the hoses are marked with a label for correct connection: • unmarked hose: connection to the hydraulic cylinder control...
  • Page 91 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 14.8 14.5.3 POVEZOVALNA SHEMA 12 MY-H 14.5.3.1 MEANING OF MARKINGS IN CONNECTION SCHEME Marking Description Note Control panel for control of equipment Connection hydraulic hoses with clamps for connection to tractor Connection cable between control panel, hydraulic valves and block Supply cable + supply plug Hydraulic couplings on the tractor Hydraulic lift cylinder...
  • Page 92 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 14.5.3.2 OPENING/CLOSING PROCEDURE: • check the joints of hydraulic connections on the tractor; • check the tightness of all electrical connections (supply, hydraulic solenoid valves); • start lifting the boom by using the lever on the valve in the tractor; Figure 14.9 •...
  • Page 93 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 15 MAINTENANCE OF THE SPRAYER Periodically check screws and bolts, latches and especially safety pins, their tightness and their condition. Tighten or replace them, if necessary. The booms are equipped with different adjustment screws, which need to be adjusted from time to time.
  • Page 94 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 11: Tri-jet nozzle 15.3 MAINTEANCE OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT Periodically check screws and bolts, pins and especially safety pins, their tightness and their condition. Tighten or replace them if necessary. The equipment is equipped with some adjusting bolts, which need to be adjusted from time to time. To do this, open the arms of the equipment in the working position and adjust the arms of the equipment which must be parallel to the shoulder of the spraying equipment.
  • Page 95 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Some insecticides contain solvents which affect the paint. Clean the corrosion off of colourless parts of the spraying equipment and apply some new paint. 15.4 SIGNAL LIGHTS Signal lights are installed at the back side of the spray boom. It is equipped with two reflective boards (RED-WHITE), rear lights with a reflective triangle and two white reflectors installed at the front of the boom set.
  • Page 96 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WARNING: • Only a clean sprayer appliance is a safe appliance. • A clean sprayer appliance is ready to be used. • A clean sprayer appliance cannot get damaged by chemical agents or chemical solvents. When cleaning the sprayer use appropriate protection clothes. Choose appropriate detergents for cleaning and, if necessary, appropriate insecticide neutralising agents (see recommendations of the insecticide manufacturer).
  • Page 97 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 15.6.1 HOSES Check the tightness of all hoses and hose junctions. Replace damaged hoses with new ones. A damaged hose cost you a lot of time during spraying. 15.6.2 PAINT Some insecticides contain solvents which affect the paint. Clean the corrosion off of colourless parts of the spraying appliance and apply some new paint.
  • Page 98 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE • In the case of bad sealing or leaking: o DO NOT TIGHTEN the joint too hard, since you can easily damage it. Take the joint apart and check the condition and position of the sealing or the O-ring, clean and grease it and reassemble the joint.
  • Page 99 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE After you have finished cleaning the spraying appliance, completely empty the reservoir and pour at least 10 litres of antifreeze agent (a mixture of water and antifreeze) and turn on the pump. Open all valves on the regulator in order the antifreeze agent can reach all hoses and nozzles. At the end, empty the remaining agent from the reservoir into the tank and let the pump operate for few more minutes in order to pump the remaining agent into the tank.
  • Page 100 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 16 POSSIBLE ERRORS SIGNS OF ERROR POSSIBLE REASON CHECK / REPAIR There is no liquid • damaged or incorrectly • check and if necessary replace coming out from the fitted valves in the valves in the pump; nozzles even though pump •...
  • Page 101 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 17 TEHNICAL DATA 17.1 CHARACTERIZATION The spraying appliances are characterised as follows: For example: AGS 800 EN; BM 150; PR3 BF/5+1, 12 MY-H; AGS..abbreviation for spraying appliances 600..nominal capacity of the reservoir EN..version (sprayer with additional reservoirs for ablution and washing hands) BM 150...
  • Page 102 SPRAYER and TYPE OF A x B x C (kg) TYPE SPRAY BOOM (cm) AGS 400 EN 12 MRX 138 x 240 x 208 12 MRX 133 x 241x 209 15 MRX 134 x 300 x 198 AGS 600 EN...
  • Page 103 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Figure 16: Dimensions of sprayers 17.4 COMBINATIONAL MATRIX SPRAYER TYPE PUMP SPRAY BOOM TYPE (reservoir capacity) AGS 400-1200 EN Rev.12/2018...
  • Page 104 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 17.5 CONNECTION FOR MEASURING FLOW RATE OF PUMP The flow meter for the pump can be connected to the return line of the pressure regulator. To do this, remove the hose fitting and replace it with another fitting to connect the flow meter with the tank. The flow meter for the pump can also be connected to the pump (by unscrewing the pressure line).
  • Page 105 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 18 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPRAYING WARNING: The machine IS NOT SUITABLE FOR LIQUID FERTILIZERS! If you intend to make an exception, we recommend that you consult the technical service department. For a successful spraying, the appropriate water quantity, right nozzle selection and a precise consumption calculation are of major importance.
  • Page 106 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 18.1 NOZZLE TYPES IN FARMING 18.1.1 NOZZLE TYPES WITH A FLAT JET This kind of nozzles is principally used for spraying with herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. The insecticide is precisely distributed along the whole working range of the nozzle. At lower pressure, the drops are bigger and less sensitive to wind and vice- versa.
  • Page 107 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE A – Distance between the nozzles H – Height of nozzles above the crops Δ – Spraying angle Figure 20: Jet diagram of whirl nozzles 18.2 WIND INFLUENCE If possible, avoid spraying in windy conditions. If this is not possible, remember the following: •...
  • Page 108 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 18.4 TABLES OF NOZZLE FLOW 18.4.1 TABLE 1: FLOW RATE OF LECHLER SPRAYING NOZZLES (L/MIN): THE NOZZLE FLOW RATES ARE ALWAYS THE SAME FOR THE SAME COLOUR MARKINGS OF DIFFERENT TYPES (ST, LU, AD, ID, TR, ETC.) AND NOZZLE MATERIALS. NOZZLE NOZZLE WORKING PRESSURE (bar)
  • Page 109 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 18.5 USE OF TABLES 18.5.1 NOZZLE SELECTION Example: You have the following data: • desired consumption per hectare of 400 l • working speed: 6 km/h 1. In the speed column for 6 km/h of table 2 find the desired consumption per hectare 400 l/ha. 2.
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