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OPERATORS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT BROADACRE SPRAYERS STOP BEFORE COMMENCING WWW.CROPLANDS.COM.AU operation, ENSURE you read & understand this manual, its contents, and any additional information supplied. Part No. GP-POMBA001108 - Rev 4...
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Croplands has taken steps to ensure this operator’s manual is as current and as accurate as possible. Due to the ever-changing markets of cropping and farming, Croplands is constantly striving to be at the forefront of innovation and technology. While the information in this manual is considered accurate at the time of writing, Croplands reserves the right to change this information without notice.
The primary applications are generally broadacre cropping and pasture renovation and preservation. Some of the Croplands broadacre range can also be used NOTE CAUTION for liquid fertiliser operations. Other mainstream uses of Croplands broadacre machinery include Intensive agricultural spraying and row cropping.
ENSURE you read & understand this manual, its contents, and any additional information supplied. • a pre-delivery checklist and • outlines the Croplands Warranty policy. Always contact your Croplands Dealer first and foremost for warranty matters. NOTE GP-WARB-A For full conditions of warranty and warranty policy, please see the Warranty &...
This includes the Croplands Operators Safety Manual – as pictured here. MANUAL This manual is available on the Croplands Web site, or for printed versions contact Croplands customer support and ask for part number GP-SAFE-A (or later version if available). WWW.CROPLANDS.COM.AU...
All signs and decals for sprayer safety and operation must be maintained in good order and replaced if damaged or missing. Most Croplands labels have a part number printed on the decal to aid identification and replacement. Some examples are shown below.
Always use the serial number of the Sprayer when All provided tie down points (and more) should be used to Croplands customer service can provide weights and requesting service information or when ordering parts. help secure the sprayer for transporting.
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SECTION 4 SPRAYER OPERATION CHECK THE OPERATION OF YOUR SPRAYER BOOM SPRAY CALIBRATION GUIDE TEEJET XR (EXTENDED RANGE) & AI (AIR INDUCTION) NOZZLE GUIDE ® TEEJET AIR-MIX & TURBODROP NOZZLE CHART (1) ® ® CALIBRATION WORK SHEET FOAM MARKER CHEMICAL MIXING...
Check Sprayer Operation Sprayer Operation Wind the pressure control knob anticlockwise to Linkage with UCM manual controls. Wind the pressure control knob clockwise until ensure the sprayer starts up with limited pressure. the chosen operating pressure is reached. Check the Operation 1 Manual-Tap Controls starts up with limited pressure.
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Section 4 Check Sprayer Operation Fit the electric control console in the cab and (3) Check the directional valve is from the (6) Pressurise the system with the Masster Turn the agitator tap ON (if fitted). wire the power cable to the battery. spray tank.
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Check Sprayer Operation Sprayer Operation (10) Turn the boom switches ON & OFF to (13) Check and adjust pressure with boom check operation. switches ON. 10 Turn spray booms ON and OFF to 13 With all boom sections operating, 15 On completion of checking the check that they are operating.
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Section 4 Check Sprayer Operation MT3405 & Spraymate II Controller. (3) Check the directional valve is from the Use the Croplands calibration factor when Adjust the manual pressure relief valve. spray tank. checking your controller. 3 MT3405F & Spraymate II...
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Check Sprayer Operation Sprayer Operation Auto/Man key and +/- keys. Turn agitator tap on (if fitted). Boom switches On, Master switch On Hold. Spraymate II controller +/- & auto/man keys. 8 Check the tank agitator valve is 11 Turn fence-line nozzle ON & OFF 13 With all boom sections operating, 15 On completion of checking the open (if fitted).
■ A simple formula is transforming all this ‘large scale’ application information into a single, easy to measure and spray quality (available from Nufarm/Croplands) = Width of nozzle spacing in cm people think. The following procedure is aimed to provide All systems should be in operating order.
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: ALteRNAtiVe meASuRiNG of NozzLe fLow RAte AirMix is a registered trademark of agrotop. AirMix This publication is a guide only and no substitute for professional or expert advice. Croplands shall not be liable for any is a registered trademark of agrotop. ® ®...
Calibration Work Sheet Sprayer Operation Step 1 Nozzle Flow Rate (l/min) Step 8 Check the Sprayer is in Good Working Order If Tested Application is Not Satisfactory - Make Speed (km/hr) x Swath Width (m) x Application Changes & Repeat Procedure Step 2 Rate (l/ha) ÷...
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Section 4 Calibration Work Sheet Step 1 Nozzle Flow Rate (l/min) Step 8 Check the Sprayer is in Good Working Order If Tested Application is Not Satisfactory - Make Speed (km/hr) x Swath Width (m) x Application Changes & Repeat Procedure Step 2 Rate (l/ha) ÷...
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Calibration Work Sheet Sprayer Operation Step 1 Nozzle Flow Rate (l/min) Step 8 Check the Sprayer is in Good Working Order If Tested Application is Not Satisfactory - Make Speed (km/hr) x Swath Width (m) x Application Changes & Repeat Procedure Step 2 Rate (l/ha) ÷...
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Section 4 Calibration Work Sheet Step 1 Nozzle Flow Rate (l/min) Step 8 Check the Sprayer is in Good Working Order If Tested Application is Not Satisfactory - Make Speed (km/hr) x Swath Width (m) x Application Changes & Repeat Procedure Step 2 Rate (l/ha) ÷...
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Calibration Work Sheet Sprayer Operation Step 1 Nozzle Flow Rate (l/min) Step 8 Check the Sprayer is in Good Working Order If Tested Application is Not Satisfactory - Make Speed (km/hr) x Swath Width (m) x Application Changes & Repeat Procedure Step 2 Rate (l/ha) ÷...
Foam Marker Section 4 Adjust foam output with the flow-rate Use the left/right selector switch to send Always release air-pressure in the tank before foam to the left or right foam nozzle regulating valve. undoing the cap to refill, and when finished for the day.
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Foam Marker Sprayer Operation Foam marker control with switch in OFF position. The foam marker pressure gauge. Adjusted for low foam output. Foam marker adjustment knob & pressure gauge. RHS Foam Marker 4 Turn OFF the foam marker by Setting Liquid Pressure increasing liquid flow and liquid pressure placing the switch in the central will rise.
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Foam Marker Section 4 Adjusted for high foam output. • Generally you won't operate over 55 psi as it will use excessive solution and create a very wet foam. In very hot, dry conditions, it may Separate 100 litre foam tank be necessary to use very wet foam Outback 10 model pictured above.
Chemical Mixing Sprayer Operation Accurately calculate the amount of chemical (b) Unlock the latch with the foot lever. (c) Lower the hopper to filling position. required. Calculate Water & Adding Chemical To c) Lower the hopper to filling position. 2 For volume of mixture required to spray the selected area, calculate d) Open the Chem-E-Flush selector Chemical Quantities...
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Section 4 Chemical Mixing (e) Turn directional valve to source from (g) Close transfer valve at the base of the (j) Open hopper lid & add chemical powder (m & o) Open transfer valve to transfer spray tank hopper. or liquid. mixture to the spray tank.
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Chemical Mixing Sprayer Operation (p) Close transfer valve at the base of the (b) Turn directional valve to source from (c) Open the agitator valve. (r) Lift the hopper back to transport position. hopper. spray tank. p) Close the transfer valve at the base of r) Lift the hopper back to transport 2 Chemical Probe c) Open the agitator valve.
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Section 4 Chemical Mixing (g) Open transfer valve to transfer mixture to (h) Close the chemical probe valve. (j) Return the probe to its holder. spray tank. h) Close the probe valve when j) Return the probe to its holder when g) Remove the probe from its holder, chemical transfer is completed.
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Sprayer Operation Part No. GP-POMBA001108 - Rev 4...
UCM/ECM Controllers Assembly Drawings & Parts (Pressure Relief Valve) NOTE This drawing is for illustration purposes only. Please refer to the parts list. Part No. GP-POMBA001108 - Rev 4...
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Section 5 UCM/ECM Controllers (Pressure Relief Valve) Part No Description Part No Description 1547 Left 2-way valve 391240 Pressure gauge, 0-20 bar 660170 0-Ring 1548 Left 3-way valve 1571 Right 2-way valve 394810 Flange 1572 Right 3-way valve 550350 0-Ring 1348 ECM compl.reg.valve 550242...
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Pony Plumbing Diagram Assembly Drawings & Parts Part No. GP-POMBA001108 - Rev 4...
Valves & Enviro-Transfer Kit Assembly Drawings & Parts Pos Part No Description Drain Valve 2" A4542137 Valve Complete A454237.050 Tap Handle A-EL200 Tail Pos Part No Description Tank Selector Valve 1½" A4542236 Valve Complete A454237.050 Tap Handle Pos Part No Description Boom Flushing Tap BALL12F2M...
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Filters Section 5 Suction Filter Pos Part No Description A316 173 Filter Complete A316000.050 Main Seal A316003.030 Screen - internal A316300.60 Screen O-Rings Suction Filter (shown above on sprayer) Pressure Filter (shown below on sprayer) Pressure Filter Smaller suction filters may be on some units: Part # A314463 Pos Part No Description...
Chem E Flush Assembly Assembly Drawings & Parts 60 litre ChemeFlush Drop Down Assembly Part No: L-H9351A Part No: L-H9355A Part No. GP-POMBA001108 - Rev 4...
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Chem E Flush Assembly Section 5 Pos Part No Description Pos Part No Description L-H9351A 60 litre ChemeFlush TR12HC HOSE CLAMP 20MM 1/2” WORM DRIVE A106425 TAIL 1” TO 25MM UP-105AB CHEM-E-FLUSH MOUNTING BRKT SERIES 2 A106640 TAIL 1 1/2” TO 40MM UP-116 NOZZLE 8.5 VENTURI CHEM E PLUS A116313...
Lids, Venturis & Tank Rinse Jet Assembly Drawings & Parts Basket Pos Part No Description Tank Lid & Part No: A300134 A365060 Large lid Basket O-Ring/Seal Foam & Rinse Tank Lids Pos Part No Description A354010 Foam Tank Lid (if fitted) A3522221 Small Tank Lid Tank Rinse Jet...
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GEX Booms Assembly Drawings & Parts Listings Assembly Drawings & Parts GBGEX10H Part No. GP-POMBA001108 - Rev 4...
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Airbags Section 2 Section 5 GB383899000V Single Air Bag Suspension (For boom s up to 250 Kg) Part No. GP-POMBA001108 - Rev 4...
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Airbags Assembly Drawings & Parts Listings Assembly Drawings & Parts GB383897000V 2 Air Bag Suspension (For booms up to 400 Kg) Part No. GP-POMBA001108 - Rev 4...
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