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Berthoud TRACKER Manual

With or without televolux, with or without berjust
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TRACKER / TRACKER-S
(Proportional Flow Rate to Advance)
With or without TELEVOLUX, with or without BERJUST
Tables of Nozal nozzles: see manual No. 82.467
Tracking drawbar:
TELEVOLUX function:
BERJUST 2000:
Wiring diagrams: Refer to Dealer manual No. 589.494
D.P.A Regulation
82.503-B
To be read attentively
and kept for further reference
Sprayer safety, checks and maintenance: see manual 82.471
see manual No. 82.444
see manual No. 82.470
see manual No. 82.441
ENGLISH
AXIALE boom:
see manual No. 82.438
AXIALE II boom: see manual No. 82.486 (30/32 m)
RLD boom:
see manual No. 82.450
© BERTHOUD Agricole 09/2011
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  • Page 1 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A Regulation (Proportional Flow Rate to Advance) With or without TELEVOLUX, with or without BERJUST 82.503-B ENGLISH © BERTHOUD Agricole 09/2011 To be read attentively and kept for further reference Sprayer safety, checks and maintenance: see manual 82.471 Tables of Nozal nozzles: see manual No.
  • Page 2 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    (See manual No. 82.471) • Adapting the PTO shaft.................. 10 • Adjustment of the track width ................. 10 • Rinsing the sprayer before first use ............... 11 • "ACTIFLEX" suspension (TRACKER-S) ............11 • Opening the fairing ..................12 - Choice of nozzles and tables of flow rates (See manual No. 82.467) - Using the sprayer •...
  • Page 4 • Lubrication and greasing ................44 • Safety when changing a wheel ..............46 - Maintenance diagram • Spraying circuit ....................48/49 - Remember your parameters................50 - Notes on the treatments carried out during the season ........ 51 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TRACKER / TRACKER-S 3200 D.P.A regulation Trailed sprayer with proportional flow rate to advance (D.P.A.). - Steel CHASSIS protected by U.H.R. polyester - "VOLUX 240" METERING PUMP with 2 double- paint. acting pistons and 2 drive speeds (including one for low volume/ha) for the spraying. - Stainless steel NUTS and BOLTS.

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    3.90 m 3.95 m Overall width 2.55 m to 2.90 m according to tires, track and mudguard option SOUND MEASUREMENTS ATMOSPHERIC NOISE EMITTED BY: Trailed sprayer TRACKER / TRACKER-S with D.P.A regulation - Sound pressure Driver's environment LPA in dB(A): - Tractor alone = 72.2 - Tractor + sprayer = 72.6...

  • Page 7: Position Of The Safety Stickers

    POSITION OF SAFETY STICKERS - TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A On control box of the spraying boom On the chassis, front right side It is very important to keep the safety stickers in location and in good condition as they draw your attention to possible dangers and refer to the operator's manual.

  • Page 8: Descriptive Plate

    AX = AXIALE boom (RD = RLD boom) 32 = Rated capacity of the tank 3,200 litres A = D.P.A - D.P.A TELEVOLUX regulation TRM = TRACKER MAJOR sprayer (TRR = TRACKER RACER, TRS = TRACKER R-XS) The "Kerb weight" and "Gross vehicle weight"...

  • Page 9: Starting-Up The Sprayer

    STARTING-UP THE SPRAYER Checking power take-off speed. Checking tractor advance speed. Checking engine speed. Checking flow rate/hectare using a test tube. Tractor wheel travel distance. See "Sprayer safety, checks and maintenance" manual No. 82.471. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 10: Adapting The Pto Shaft

    - Measure the track (according to that of the tractor and the type of crop). IMPORTANT: The tyres must be at equal distance in relation to the sprayer's centre axis. - Tighten well the nuts (2) (figure 1) or the screws and nuts (2) (figure 2): Tightening torque = 240 Nm. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 11: Rinsing The Sprayer Before First Use

    ACTIFLEX SUSPENSION (figure 3) - The patented ACTIFLEX suspension comes as a standard accessory on the TRACKER-S sprayer. - The first spring action suspension "delinearized" by variable stiffness according to the load. - The ratio and the positioning of a lever arm between...

  • Page 12: Opening The Fairing

    To open the fairing and reach at the control station: - Unscrew the 2 threaded rods (1). - Remove the pins (2) and the clevis pins (3). - Open the protection door (5) of the control station. - Rock the fairing assembly (4) forward. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 13: Choice Of Nozzles And Tables Of Flow Rates

    CHOICE OF NOZZLES TABLES OF FLOW RATES See "NOZAL nozzles" manual No. 82.467 USING THE SPRAYER TELEVOLUX function (option). See manual No. 82.470 BERJUST 2000 monitor (option). See manual No. 82.441 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 14: Hitching The Sprayer To The Tractor

    - A parking brake (2) (figure 5) is positioned on the right-hand side of the sprayer. - From the tractor cab, you can immobilise the sprayer by using the rope (1) linking the brake control lever. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 15: Unhitching The Sprayer

    - Reprogram the new value. If this is higher than the initial value by 10%, you must replace the nozzles. CAUTION - ALL THE VALVE AND THE INDEXES OPERATIONS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE POWER TAKE-OFF STOPPED. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 16: Presentation Of The D.p.a Control Box With Televolux (Option)

    - Fuse: The control box (2) is protected by 3 type fuses Ø 5 mm x 20 mm: - 5 Amps for the TELEVOLUX board (item 3), - 10 Amps for the boom control board (item 4), - 10 Amps for the boom spraying sections control board (item 5). 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 17: Presentation Of The D.p.a Control Box With Berjust (Option)

    - Fuse: The control box (2) is protected by 3 type fuses Ø 5 mm x 20 mm: - 10 Amps for the boom control board (item 3), - 10 Amps for the boom spraying sections control board (item 4), - 3.15 Amps for the BERJUST board (item 5). 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 18: Adjustment Of Flow Rates/Hectare

    ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT OF THE VOLUX PUMP - Use the engage/disengage switch or selector (1) (figure 8) located on the TELEVOLUX control panel (indicator on). CAUTION: When not used for spraying operations, the VOLUX pump must be disengaged. (Actuate the switch or the electric selector (1)). Never engage or disengage the VOLUX pump while driving. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
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  • Page 20: Adjustment Of The Compensated Return (V.m.m) (Motorised Valves)

    (V.M.m) ADJUSTMENT OF THE COMPENSATED RETURN SETTING OF TRACKER D.P.A USING MULTIRETURN UNITS - In this case, the TRACKER distributor unit is made up of motorised valves (V.M.m) (4) (figure 9) for each boom section. - These valves supply each boom section when they are in "open" position and the return to the tank when they are in "closed" position.
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  • Page 22: Adjustment Of The Compensated Return (V.e.c) (Electric Flap Valves)

    - Adjust the screw (2) to obtain the same pressure as at the pressure gauge (3), in both "closed" and "opened" positions. (Perform this operation for each electric flap valve). - Use the electrical switches to open and close spraying (figure 18, page 29). Return to tank Supply Boom 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 23: Main Sprayer Functions With Centrifugal Pump

    MAIN SPRAYER FUNCTIONS WITH CENTRIFUGAL PUMP FILLIng TRAnSFERRIng MIXIng RInSIng OPERATIOnS InCORPORATIOn hOPPER SPRAyIng 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
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  • Page 25: Adjustment Of The Valves

    3 WATER INTAKE, EXTERNAL SUCTION 4 WATER INTAKE, RINSING TANK 5 SPRAYING 6 TANK CLEANING WITH RINSING TANK 7 BOOM RINSING WITH RINSING TANK 8 TRANSFERRING 9 FILTER CLEANING 10 AUXILIARY SUCTION OPTION 11 EXTERNAL WASHING OPTION 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 26: Filling / Incorporation Hopper

    (B) (figure 14). RINSING THE HOPPER 3 possibilities: 1 - Water in the main tank used: Put the indexes on Berlogic function 2 - Water in the rinsing tank used: Put the indexes on Berlogic function 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
  • Page 27 3 WATER INTAKE, EXTERNAL SUCTION 4 WATER INTAKE, RINSING TANK 5 SPRAYING 6 TANK CLEANING WITH RINSING TANK 7 BOOM RINSING WITH RINSING TANK 8 TRANSFERRING 9 FILTER CLEANING 10 AUXILIARY SUCTION OPTION 11 EXTERNAL WASHING OPTION 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 28: Spraying / Mixing / Transferring

    - Connect the hose to the red quick coupling (R) and put the other end of the hose into the tank to recover the liquid from the main tank. - To transfer the liquid, engage the tractor power take-off and raise speed to 540 rpm. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
  • Page 29 3 WATER INTAKE, EXTERNAL SUCTION 4 WATER INTAKE, RINSING TANK 5 SPRAYING 6 TANK CLEANING WITH RINSING TANK 7 BOOM RINSING WITH RINSING TANK 8 TRANSFERRING 9 FILTER CLEANING 10 AUXILIARY SUCTION OPTION 11 EXTERNAL WASHING OPTION 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 30: Rinsing Operations

    (3) (figure 13) and the valve (4) (figure 15) in position , then put the index (2) on Berlogic (figure 20). Let run for 30 seconds (press the handle (2) (figure 13), to actuate the cleaning function nozzle (7) (figure 17)). 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
  • Page 31 3 WATER INTAKE, EXTERNAL SUCTION 4 WATER INTAKE, RINSING TANK 5 SPRAYING 6 TANK CLEANING WITH RINSING TANK 7 BOOM RINSING WITH RINSING TANK 8 TRANSFERRING 9 FILTER CLEANING 10 AUXILIARY SUCTION OPTION 11 EXTERNAL WASHING OPTION 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
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  • Page 33: Other Sprayer Functions

    OTHER SPRAYER FUNCTIONS 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 34: Draining The Tank

    - It is ESSENTIAL for the handwash tank to be filled with clean water, through the lid (3), without any pressure. RINSING TANK (figure 26) - It is ESSENTIAL for the rinsing tank (1) to be filled with clean water, through the lid (2), without any pressure. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
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  • Page 36: Rinsing The Main Tank

    - During treatment, lift the running board and fold back under the chassis to avoid any damage to the crop. HEIGHT OF THE BOOM - A working height between 50 cm and 60 cm above the surface treated is recommended. This height is defined by the nozzle spray angle and spacing. - There is a risk of drift with greater heights. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
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  • Page 38: External Washing Device (Option)

    PROCEDURE - Detergent is recommended to facilitate the cleaning operation: All Clear (5 litres), BERTHOUD reference 788.796, All Clear Extra NF (5 litres) BERTHOUD reference 788.792. - Refer to the detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding exposure time and dilution. To do this, consult the instructions on the product.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Of The Sprayer

    MAINTENANCE OF THE SPRAYER Practical recommendations. See "Sprayer safety, checks and maintenance" manual No. 82.471. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 40: Practical Recommendations For The Servicing Of Your Sprayer

    - Check the oil levels. - Nozzles: - To change the nozzles once per year or when their flow rate is 10 to 15% greater than their initial flow rate. To do this, use the FLOW TEST - BERTHOUD reference 765.241, or the FLOW RATE GAUGE - BERTHOUD reference 778.887. - Tank: - Check that there is no foreign matters inside the tank.

  • Page 41: Last Filling Operation

    - Deoxidize the contacts on the power plugs (BERTHOUD reference 765.065 the KF F2 aerosol). - Clean the outside of the sprayer. Paint the mechanical parts exposed (BERTHOUD reference 769.077 for the blue paint aerosol or 778.890 for the green paint aerosol).

  • Page 42: Nozzles Or Filters Dirty

    NOZZLES OR FILTERS DIRTY - Clean and rinse dirty filters or nozzles using a brush and water. To do this, use the brush/wrench BERTHOUD reference 779.354 Never blow into a nozzle. SUCTION FILTER (figure 33) - The suction filter (2) is located at the control station. - To clean the filter cartridge (3) of the suction filter...

  • Page 43: Maintenance Of Plastic Valves

    - replace the pin of wheel axle nut every time it is disassembled. - In case of intensive use, carry out these operations every 3 months. TIGHTENING TORQUES OF WHEEL NUTS - Ø 18: 400 to 420 Nm. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 44: Lubrication And Greasing

    OIL CAPACITY OF THE VOLUX PUMP - 2 litres in horizontal position (lower mark on the gauge (2)). - 2.5 litres in inclined position (upper mark on the gauge (2)). We recommend SAE 30 oil, 2-litre jug, BERTHOUD reference 769.286 - Item (3): VOLUX pump air chamber. ▪ Check air chamber pressure on the VOLUX pump. The pressure should be 1/3 of the pump's working pressure.
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  • Page 46: Safety When Changing A Wheel

    SAFETY WHEN CHANGING A WHEEL (figure 38) - If a wheel must be changed, place a block of wood (2) under the sprayer's chassis (1) then use a jack (3) to raise the assembly. 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 47: Maintenance Diagram

    MAINTENANCE DIAGRAM SPRAYING CIRCUIT 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
  • Page 48 8 - Incorporation hopper. 9 - Suction connection. 10 - Transferring connection. 11 - Primary valves. 12 - Centrifugal pump. 13 - Main tank. 14 - Rinsing tank. 15 - Suction filter. 16 - Electric valve (residual liquid dilution option). 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
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  • Page 50: Remember Your Parameters

    REMEMBER YOUR PARAMETERS Fill-in the boxes below so that you can remember the values programmed, the brand of nozzles, and their colours. NOZZLE 1 nozzle: NOZZLE 2 nozzle: NOZZLE 3 nozzle: NOZZLE 4 nozzle: NOZZLE 5 nozzle: NOTE: At the start of each treatment season, check the real flow-rates of your nozzles. Wheel circumference: Number of pulses: 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...

  • Page 51: Notes On The Treatments Carried Out During The Season

    NOTE ON THE TREATMENTS CARRIED OUT DURING THE SEASON Date Field Treatment Product Dose Volume l/ha Nozzle Pressure Speed km/h 82.503 TRACKER / TRACKER-S D.P.A...
  • Page 52 BERTHOUD Agricole S.A.S. Z.I. de Bois Baron - 1, rue de l’Industrie 69220 BELLEVILLE S/SAôNE - FRANCE Phone: +33 4 06 50 50 - Fax: +33 4 74 06 50 77 Internet: www.berthoud.com - E-mail: berthoud-agricole@berthoud.com...

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