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Windrow
2500L
Operator's Manual MY18
SEE INSIDE COVER
GA8700778 REV 1
GA8700778 REV 1
GA8700778 REV 1
GA8700828 REV 1
JUN 2018
JUN 2018
JUN 2018
JUN 2018
MAY 2020
FROM SERIAL #201833
FROM SERIAL #201833
FROM SERIAL #201833
FROM SERIAL #201833
FROM SERIAL #201833
FROM SERIAL #503466

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  • Page 1 Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 SEE INSIDE COVER GA8700778 REV 1 GA8700778 REV 1 GA8700778 REV 1 GA8700828 REV 1 JUN 2018 JUN 2018 JUN 2018 JUN 2018 MAY 2020 FROM SERIAL #201833 FROM SERIAL #201833 FROM SERIAL #201833 FROM SERIAL #201833 FROM SERIAL #201833 FROM SERIAL #503466...
  • Page 2 All information in this parts manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. The policy of Goldacres is one of continuous improvement and as such, Goldacres reserve the right to alter any specifications and designs without notice and without incurring any obligation regarding such changes.
  • Page 3 (a) the supplying of the services again; or date of the Purchaser’ s or user’ s use of the Goods and Goldacres shall be under no liability for damages arising out of the use of any (b) the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 INTRODUCTION EZ Control ..... . . EZ Control Functions ....Welcome .
  • Page 6 Auto Rate Control - Raven SCS 450 ..Auto Rate Control - Spray Application ..Engine ......

  • Page 7: Introduction

    We are pleased to welcome you as a Goldacres owner and look forward to making your spray applications as efficient as possible. Please use this comprehensive resource to gain a full understanding of your equipment, and don’t hesitate...
  • Page 8 2 - Chapter 1 - Introduction Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Goldacres in writing. The following pages outline important safety • Inspect the equipment thoroughly for damage and information. At Goldacres safety is a high priority. wear before operation. These safety and warning instructions MUST be followed to ensure the safe operation of your •...
  • Page 10 PPE to use with the chemical/s you are using. tank of water. Machine damage can result if the Goldacres also suggests that you read and understand machine is over weight. See filling instructions in the following Australian standards: Chapter 8 ‘Operation’...
  • Page 11 Safety Information Stored Energy Hazard  Do not work under the machine when supported solely by a jack. Even when the machine is not operating, energy  Do not support the sprayer using materials that can be stored in components such as hydraulic may crumble.
  • Page 12 All operators should be trained in the safe use of Ag chemicals. Goldacres suggest that a relevant course is completed by owners/operators prior to operation of this equipment as a spray unit.

  • Page 13: General Information

    The chassis is grit into the barrel and is then passed back into the tank. blasted, primed and then protected by the Goldacres To increase this venturi effect, the bypass flow from paint process for excellent chemical resistance and the electric regulating valve also passes through the durability.
  • Page 14 The TeeJet & Lechler nozzle selection catalogue and user’s guides to spray nozzles are available from your Motorised boom valves for control of boom section Goldacres dealer, or as a free download from the on/off function are fitted as standard. These are TeeJet web site: www.teejet.com mounted on the boom centre section at the rear of Lechler web site: www.lechler.de...

  • Page 15: Axles

    7 ‘Pre-Operation’ and Chapter 10 ‘Lubrication & Maintenance’. Wheels & Tyres All tyres used on Goldacres sprayers have been • Determine what tyre size and ply is on the sprayer. designed to carry the maximum loaded weight of the • Determine what appropriate tyre pressure sprayer when travelling at 20 km/h.

  • Page 16: Dimensions

    MY1 C 30/0 /201 DRAWING CHECKED BY: THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE PROPERTY DEBURR AND BREAK OF GOLDACRES TRADING PTY LTD AND IS SHEET 2 O SHARP EDGES DO NOT SCALE DRAWING SUBJECT OF COPYRIGHT 10 - Chapter 3 - General Information & Specs Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1...

  • Page 17: Cabin

    Chapter 4 CABIN Not Applicable Chapter 5 DRIVETRAIN Not Applicable Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1 Chapter 4 & 5 - N/A - 11...
  • Page 18 12 - Chapter 4 & 5 - N/A Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1...

  • Page 19: Calibration

    Chapter 6 CALIBRATION Manual Rate Control - Calibration Spraying is a complex task, that is affected by many variables. It is the responsibility of the operator to be familiar with spraying variables and to understand the spraying process prior to operation. In general, the operator should know: •...

  • Page 20: Auto Rate Control - Calibration

    Auto Rate Control - Calibration Spraying is a complex task, that is affected by many Record your console calibration information in the variables. It is the responsibility of the operator to table below for future reference: be familiar with spraying variables and to understand PARAMETER VALUE UNIT...

  • Page 21: Auto Rate Control - Key Component Locations

    DRAWING CHECKED BY: ± 0.5 THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE PROPERTY DEBURR AND BREAK ATTENTION IS NEEDED BEFORE LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION. - JW 2020 F GOLDACRES TRADING PTY LTD AND IS 0.00 ± 0.25 SHEET 1 OF 6 SHARP EDGES DO NOT SCALE DRAWING...

  • Page 22: Auto Rate Control Calibration - Speed Sensors

    Auto Rate Control Calibration - Flow Meter • Perform a self test, choose a high speed and high • The flow meter should then be reassembled and rate so that the tank will empty relatively quickly replaced on the sprayer. Perform the volume but make sure the pressure does not exceed 60 check again and if there is still a discrepancy, the PSI.

  • Page 23: Auto Rate Control Calibration - Raven Scs 450

    Auto Rate Control Calibration - Raven SCS 450 INITIAL CONSOLE PROGRAMMING STEP 7: Press [SPEED CAL] then [ENTER]. Enter After the console has been installed and turned on it speed CAL in decimeters e.g. 477 (1 metre = 10 will require a one-time initial programming. For more decimeters) then press [ENTER].
  • Page 24 Auto Rate Control Calibration - Raven SCS 450 STEP 12: OPTIONAL STEP 1: Press [SELF TEST] then [ENTER] Press [VOL/TANK] then [ENTER] STEP 2: Enter speed (i.e. 12.0 for 12 km/h) Enter the volume in the tank in litres at start of STEP 3: Press [ENTER] spraying e.g.

  • Page 25: Nozzle Calibration

    Nozzle Calibration As part of your daily sprayer calibration, Goldacres • TeeJet advise that nozzles that flow greater than recommends you carry out a simple “jug test” to +10% of their stated volume are ‘worn out’ and ensure the spray nozzles you are using are delivering should be replaced.
  • Page 26 20 - Chapter 6 - Calibration Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1...

  • Page 27: Pre-Operation

    Chapter 7 PRE-OPERATION Drawbar Connections The standard drawbar connections are as shown below. It is important that the dielectric grease (supplied with each sprayer) is applied to electrical connections prior to connection. This keeps the electrical terminals in good condition by preventing corrosion.

  • Page 28: Tractor Connection

    Tractor Connection Prior to tractor to sprayer connection, it is important that the operator has read and fully understood this operator’s manual. TRACTOR TO SPRAYER CONNECTION 1. Ensure that the tractor is suitably rated to safely tow the sprayer and that the drawbar pin size matches the hitch on the sprayer.

  • Page 29: Console Mounting

    Console Mounting The mounting of the consoles within the cabin of your tractor is a critical part of the set up process. It is important that the consoles are mounted in the cabin in such a way that it cannot cause harm to the operator under any circumstance while also being mounted in a user friendly way.

  • Page 30: Axle Adjustment

    Axle Adjustment Once the tractor to sprayer connection is complete Using lifting device, lift one side of the machine you will now need to set your desired wheel width. and loosen the 3 clamping bolts located along the backside of the axle. WARNING: Make sure the brake of the Tow vehicle is engaged and the drive wheels are chocked to prevent the vehicle moving.

  • Page 31: Wiring Schematic - Raven Scs450

    Wiring Schematic - Raven SCS450 Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1 Chapter 7 - Pre-Operation - 25...

  • Page 32: Wiring Schematic - Manual Rate Control

    Wiring Schematic - Manual Rate Control 26 - Chapter 7 - Pre-Operation Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1...

  • Page 33: Operation

    HIS DRAWING REMAINS THE PROPERTY NOTE: DRAWINGS ARE BASED OFF PREVIOUS IMCOMPLETE MODELS DEBURR AND BREAK ± 1 ANGU GOLDACRES TRADING PTY LTD AND IS SHEET 1 OF 6 SHARP EDGES DO NOT SCALE DRAWING ± 0.5 SUBJECT OF COPYRIGHT Boom valves ATTENTION IS NEEDED BEFORE LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION.

  • Page 34: Ez Control

    UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ± 1 ANGULAR ± 0.50° ± 0.5 0.00 ± 0.25 THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF GOLDACRES TRADING PTY LTD AND IS SUBJECT OF COPYRIGHT 28 - Chapter 8 - Operation Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1...

  • Page 35: Ez Control Functions

    EZ Control Functions EXTERNAL WATER DELIVERY Turning on this function allows the use of the tank rinse nozzles with larger quantities of fresh water making it useful Main tank rinse nozzles for a more thorough flushing/decontamination. Fresh water fill Used to fill the rinse water tank. NOTE: These functions are only available when external water is being pumped into the system.

  • Page 36: Tank Filling

    Tank Filling EZ Control External Water When filling the sprayer it is necessary to connect to an external water source. Delivery Station The external water delivery station allows several The main tank should be filled through the 3” fill filling functions of the sprayer to be performed point mounted to the side of the EZ control station simultaneously.

  • Page 37: Agitation

    Agitation TO AGITATE WHILE STATIONARY 5. If the tank has been filled and the spray mixture has been allowed to settle, agitate for as long as it Add 20 percent of the main tank’s volume in takes the pump to pump the quantity of water in fresh water to the main tank.

  • Page 38: Manual Rate Control - Spray Application

    Manual Rate Control - Spray Application After completing the filling process, you are now ready to start spraying. While travelling from the fill station to the field, the pump should be running at 400 - 500 rpm with the agitator running in order to ensure that the chemical mix is adequately agitated prior to spraying.

  • Page 39: Manual Rate Control - Spray Controls

    If the regulating valve is used in this manner, it must tion control box and harness. be set so that the pressure can not exceed 690 kPa (100 PSI). This is a Goldacres factory preset. Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1 Chapter 8 - Operation - 33...

  • Page 40: Suction Filter Cleaning

    Suction Filter Cleaning The suction filter tap is plumbed before the filter housing. The suction filter receives fluid from either the rinse water tank or the main spray tank. Therefore, all fluid to be sprayed or flushed through the system passes through this filter. NOTE: Running the main spray pump dry will damage it.

  • Page 41: Pressure Filter Cleaning

    Pressure Filter Cleaning There are 2 in-line pressure filters in the spray pressure line that traps the minute particles that are not collected by the main suction filters. WARNING: Always wear the recommended personal protective equipment and use caution while working with chemicals. Unscrew the filter body.

  • Page 42: Decontamination

    Decontamination Decontamination of your spraying equipment is 6. Turn off all taps to allow the pressure relief valve important when changing chemicals or application to blow off and purge the ‘relief to tank’ line. methods. 7. Operate induction equipment (if fitted), with a Information specific to your circumstances, the quantity of fresh water in order to flush venturi spraying equipment being used and the chemicals...

  • Page 43: End Of Day

    End of Day At the end of the spraying day: Follow the flushing 3. Remove drawbar pin. and decontamination procedure as per previous 4. Remove safety chains. instructions. 5. Disconnect all drawbar connections between the 1. Unfold the boom in an area convenient to sprayer and the tractor (e.g.

  • Page 44: Plumbing Schematic - 2500L

    Plumbing Schematic - 2500L 1/2" P 3/4" P MAIN FILL POINT 2" P TANK RINSE FRESH WATER FILL PRESSURE HOPPER RELIEF AGITATOR VENTURI 1" P Check Valve Hopper 38 - Chapter 8 - Operation Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1...

  • Page 45: Boom

    WARNING: Never stand within the radius of boom wings. Keep clear of overhead obstructions. Boom Height The standard nozzle spacing on Goldacres booms is 500 mm. For this spacing, the optimum height the boom should be from the object to be sprayed with a 110°...

  • Page 46: Boom Folding

    Boom Folding UNFOLDING FOLDING Remove the two linch pins from the support First fold the outer wings in until the spring ten- brackets holding the wings near the centre. sion holds them in place. Pull the right boom assembly out first and lock it in the open position with the spring loaded latch.

  • Page 47: Boom Adjustment

    Boom Adjustment INNER WING Wing angle adjuster bolt Locking pin plate & The inner wings should be adjusted to be parallel with & lock nut bolts the centre section. Loosen the nuts on the locking pin plate. Then loosen the lock nut on the adjuster bolt. Hold the inner wing against the adjuster bolt and turn it in or out until the inner wing is parallel with the centre section.
  • Page 48 42 - Chapter 9 - Booms Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1...

  • Page 49: Lubrication & Maintenance

    Chapter 10 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE TASKS 8 hour Check spray pump & motor oil level & condition 8 hour Check tyre pressure 8 hour Check axle width adjustment bolts are tight 8 hour Check wheel nuts are torqued correctly to 320 ft/lb 8 hour Clean pressure and suction filters if blocked 25 hour...

  • Page 50: Lubrication

    Lubrication Goldacres recommend that a quality multi purpose The following sections outline key lubrication points. grease should be used when lubricating your All hydraulic cylinders (excluding wing tilt cylinder) equipment. have grease points on the clevis ends. A SAE 30W40 engine oil should be used in the diaphragm pump.

  • Page 51: Lubrication Points - Boom

    Lubrication Points - Boom The boom hinging points all have grease nipples located for the ease of application. The relevant lubrication points have been pointed out below. GREASE GREASE GREASE Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1 Chapter 10 - Lubrication & Maintenance - 45...

  • Page 52: Maintenance - General

    8 HOURS the stem clockwise will increase the pressure Check tyre pressure; it is very important to maintain relief setting. Goldacres pre-sets the pressure to correct tyre pressures to optimize sprayer stability approximately 110 PSI and this should not be and the load rating.
  • Page 53 Maintenance - General 3 MONTHS • Make sure the wheel is in a satisfactory condition Grease the jack; there are two grease nipples on to use and that the tyre is inflated to the correct the sprayer’s jack. One on the winding mechanism tyre pressure.
  • Page 54 Maintenance - General Filters 4. Remove screen and clean. CAUTION: Read and heed the chemical label 5. Check for damage to screen, bowl, body and warnings regarding PPE before cleaning any filter. O-ring. If in-line filters have been fitted to replace nozzle 6.

  • Page 55: Corrosion Prevention

    REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE / INITIAL Goldacres are applying G15 anti corrosion spray to Use the following as a guide for areas to spray with all fasteners (bolts, washers and nuts) and zinc plated corrosion inhibitor. This guide is not necessarily components at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 56 50 - Chapter 10 - Lubrication & Maintenance Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    The following troubleshooting information is shown in this chapter prior to calling your dealer, or provided as a reference when your sprayer is not Goldacres, for service advice functioning correctly. To ensure that you receive Parts information and schematics can be found in the best possible service, it is recommended that the parts manual supplied.
  • Page 58 Spray Pump PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Verify console calibration settings. Check for restriction in bypass line. Pressure and flow Bypass line is restricted or rate are too high blocked. Check pump speed is not too fast. Check if Bypass valve is turned on The pressure on Blocked filters of nozzles Check and clean all pressure and nozzle filters...

  • Page 59: Plumbing

    Plumbing PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Check all wiring and connections to ensure Insufficient power. there is 12 volts at the valves. Boom valves fail to open System pressure greater than Reduce the system pressure 150 PSI. Check all wiring and connections to ensure Insufficient power.

  • Page 60: Flow Meter & Controller

    Flow Meter & Controller PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Incorrect console calibration Re-calibrate console Inconsistent ground speed Check cabling reading Application rate is inaccurate, unstable Inconsistent flow meter Replace flow meter or zero reading Replace control valve Faulty control valve Check using manual increase/decrease flow control Speed sensor display Incorrect speed calibration...
  • Page 61 Flow Meter & Controller Use the following procedures to the manually override the boom valves and control valve if the Raven console has failed or is otherwise not able to operate them: FLOW CONTROL VALVE OVERRIDE 1. Remove electric motor from three way fast close valve, and manually rotate valve until desired spraying pressure is achieved.

  • Page 62: Chemical Probe

    Chemical Probe PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Air leak in the vacuum Check all hose clamps and fittings are tight system Chem probe is not working or is working too slow Lack of pressure to venturi in Check there are no kinked hoses and the top of tank water pressure is about 100 PSI ISOLATING POSSIBLE AIR LEAKS...

  • Page 63: Optional Accessories

    Chapter 12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES General Information The following pages provide information on NOTE: These options may not be fitted to your Goldacres optional accessories available on this sprayer unless ordered. equipment. ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. GA5013603 PVC pipe 25mm cut 630mm HOS25PVC PVC hose 25mm cut 3.2m...
  • Page 64 Chemical Induction Probe Operation Once chemical has been transferred into the main spray tank the sprayer should always be WARNING: It is critical that the chemical probe agitating until spraying begins. venturi continues to operate for a minimum of 30 seconds following use. This will ensure that no chemical is left in the line prior to the probe being disconnected.

  • Page 65: Chemical Induction Hopper

    Chemical Induction Hopper Overview The chemical induction hopper is an alternative method of transferring chemical into the main spray tank. The hopper can be lowered to a more convenient height for adding chemicals. The chemical can either be in liquid form or granular form and once in the hopper the chemical can then be easily transferred into the main spray tank.
  • Page 66 Chemical Induction Hopper Operation • Raise the hopper to its transport position and replace the retaining pin and ‘R’-clip in the 1. Add at least 500 litres of clean water to the main mechanism. spray tank. Initially there needs to be a sufficient Rinsing amount of water in the tank in order for the pump delivery to create the venturi effect via the...
  • Page 67 Auto Rate Control - Raven SCS 450 The Raven SCS 450 Auto Section Controller • Simple operation • Low-limit function • Digital boom pressure read-out • Supports a variety of flow meters and control valves • Audible alarms • Self-test function •...
  • Page 68 Auto Rate Control - Spray Application After completing the filling process, you are now ready to start spraying. While travelling from the fill station to the field, the pump should be running at 400 - 500 rpm with the agitator running in order to ensure that the chemical mix is adequately agitated prior to spraying.
  • Page 69 37Z4V6100.fm 3 ページ ２０１８年１０月４日　木曜日　午後１時５４分 Engine COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS FEATURES Where fitted, a Honda GX200 motor is used to FUEL FILLER CAP ® OIL ALERT SYSTEM (app drive the spray pump. The motor has a peak power ‘‘Oil Alert is a registered tr FUEL TANK output of 6.5 hp.
  • Page 70 BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS OPERATION COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS FEATURES For your safety, to ensure compliance with environmental Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the FUEL FILLER CAP regulations, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 2 and the BEFORE IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS...
  • Page 71 of the way toward the MAX. position. RECOIL STARTER: 37Z4V6100.fm ページ ２０１８年１０月４日　木曜日　午後１時５４分 THROTTLE LEVER Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull 37Z4V6100.fm ページ ２０１８年１０月４日　木曜日　午後１時５４分 briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the starter grip gently.
  • Page 72 STOPPING THE ENGINE SETTING ENGINE SP STOPPING THE ENGINE SETTING ENGINE SP STOPPING THE ENGINE SETTING ENGINE SP To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch Position the throttle l to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch Position the throttle le To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch...
  • Page 73 Windrow 2500L Operator’s Manual MY18 - REV 1 Chapter 12 - Optional Accessories - 67...
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