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COMMANDER
Classic DELTA
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67002600 - Version 1.02
GB - 12.2005
www.hardi-international.com

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  • Page 1 COMMANDER Classic DELTA Instruction book 67002600 - Version 1.02 GB - 12.2005 www.hardi-international.com...
  • Page 2 Illustrations, technical information and data in this book are to the best of our belief correct at the time of prin- ting. As it is HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S policy permanently to improve our products, we reserve the right to make changes in design, features, accessories, specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and wit- hout notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Green valves - Green disc = Pressure valve..............................6 Black valves - Black disc = Suction valve................................6 Agitation valve..........................................6 Electrical operated MANIFOLD valves (optional equipment) ......................7 Self-cleaning filter.........................................7 HARDI FILLER ...........................................8 Control unit ............................................8 EVC control unit..........................................8 Boom ................................9 Boom and terminology ......................................9 Equipment ..............................10...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 4 - Sprayer setup General info..............................1 Unloading the sprayer from the truck................................1 Before putting the sprayer into operation..............................1 Support leg............................................1 Jack up the sprayer........................................2 Mechanical connections ..........................3 Drawbars - Mounting the drawbar extension............................3 Transmission shaft - Operator’s safety................................3 Transmission shaft - Installation ..................................4 Hose package support......................................5 SELF TRACK ............................................5...
  • Page 5 Adjustment of EVC operating unit ..................................7 Safety precautions - crop protection chemicals............................7 Filling chemicals through tank lid..................................8 Filling Liquid chemicals by HARDI FILLER ..............................8 Filling Powder chemicals by HARDI FILLER ..............................9 Operating the control unit while spraying..............................10 Quick reference ...........................................11 Cleaning ..............................12...
  • Page 6 Table of contents 6 - Maintenance Lubrication ..............................1 General info ............................................1 Recommended lubricants ......................................1 Boom lubrication & oiling plan....................................1 Trailer lubrication & oiling plan....................................2 Service and Maintenance intervals ......................4 10 hours service - Suction filter ...................................4 10 hours service - Self-Cleaning Filter ................................4 10 hours service - In-Line filter (optional equipment) ..........................4 10 hours service - Nozzle filters ...................................5 10 hours service - Spraying circuit..................................5...
  • Page 7 Table of contents Shock absorbers..........................................22 Shield renewal on transmission shaft ................................22 Replacement of transmission shaft cross journals..........................22 Change of tyre ..........................................23 Venting the hydraulic damping system (SELF TRACK only)......................23 TRACKER damping pressure setting (SELF TRACK only)........................24 Off-season storage .............................25 Off-season storage program....................................25 Preparing the sprayer for use after storage...............................25 Spare parts ..............................26 Spare parts .............................................26...
  • Page 8 Table of contents TOC. 6...

  • Page 9: Ce Declaration

    1 - CE Declaration Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Importer: HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S Helgeshøj Allé 38 DK 2630 Taastrup DENMARK declare that the following product; A. was manufactured in conformity with the provisions in the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 22 June 1998 on mutual approxima- tion of the laws of Member States on the safety of machines (98/37/EEC) with special reference to Annex 1 of the Directive on essential health and safety requirements in relation to the construction and manufacture of machines.
  • Page 10 1 - CE Declaration...

  • Page 11: Safety Notes

    In case of poisoning, immediately seek medical advice. Remember to identify chemicals used. Keep children away from the equipment. If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI dealer for further expla- nation before using the equipment.
  • Page 12 2 - Safety notes Pressure test with clean water prior to filling with chemicals. Disconnect electrical power before servicing and depressurize equipment after use and before servicing. Do not attempt to enter the tank. Do not go under any part of the sprayer unless it is secured. The boom is secure when placed in the transport brackets.

  • Page 13: Description

    Pump P.T.O. shaft Working Zone Tank level indicator MANIFOLD valves Couplers for fast filling Working platform with ladder Hydraulic and electric components HARDI FILLER Application Zone PARALIFT boom lift system Boom Nozzles Mudguards Suspension Identification plates An identification plate fitted on the frame indicates producer name, model, own weight, max height, max pressure of the...

  • Page 14: Identification Plates

    3 - Description Identification plates An identification plate fitted on the frame indicates producer name, model, own weight, max height, max pressure of the hydraulic system (if fitted) and max pressure of the spray liquid system. ATTENTION! The sprayers serial no. are chipped into the frame just below the identification plate. Frame, boom centre frame and other main steel components have identification plates indicating type and part number.

  • Page 15: Sprayer Use

    Sprayer use The HARDI sprayer is for the application of crop protection chemicals and liquid fertilisers. The equipment must only be used for this purpose. It is not allowable to use the sprayer for other purposes. If no local law demands that the operator...

  • Page 16: Liquid System

    3 - Description Liquid system General info - MANIFOLD system The functions of the spray circuit are operated via the centrally situa- ted SmartValve MANIFOLD with colour coded plates and pictorial symbols for easy operation. The modular SmartValve system facilitates the addition of optional extras on both pressure SmartValve (B) and suction SmartValve (C) and a third valve (A) for agitation and for rinsing nozzle (optional equipment).

  • Page 17: Diagram - Smart Valve System

    13. Boom 3. Pump 14. Boom pressure gauge 4. Pressure manifold 15. Flush tank 5. Agitation/Rinsing valve 16. HARDI chemical inductor 6. Agitation tube 17. Tank rinse nozzles 7. Safety valve 18. Pressure equalization return 8. HARDI-MATIC 19. Boom Tube Pressure relief 9.

  • Page 18: Green Valves - Green Disc = Pressure Valve

    Please see the section ‘Maintenance’ for further information. Green valves - Green disc = Pressure valve To Self-Cleaning Filter/operating unit To Fast Filling Device To HARDI FILLER To Tank Flushing Nozzle To main tank To front tank On the Smart Valve a function is activated/opened by turning the handle towards the desired function.

  • Page 19: Electrical Operated Manifold Valves (Optional Equipment)

    3 - Description 2. Handle is positioned at the middle of the arrow. Agitation quantity is 50%. 3. Handle is positioned in closed position. Agitation quantity is 0%. Electrical operated MANIFOLD valves (optional equipment) One or more MANIFOLD valve(s) can be electrically operated via a control box in the tractor cabin. These can only be operated manually if the power to the valve motor is disconnected.

  • Page 20: Hardi Filler

    The operating unit is constructed of modules and is electrically controlled via a remote control box. The built-in HARDI-MATIC ensures a constant volume per hectare of the liquid (l/ha) at varying forward speed within the same gear when the number of P.T.O. revolutions are between 300-600 r.p.m. (pump 540 r.p.m) or 650-1100 r.p.m. (pump 1000 r.p.m.).

  • Page 21: Boom

    3 - Description Boom Boom and terminology The DELTA boom are found in a hydraulic Y-version called LPY and a Z-version called LPZ which is suspended in a strong, stable parallelogram boom lift. The LPY boom is pendulum suspended and equipped with 4 hydraulic rams. The raising/lowering and folding/unfold- ning functions are operated via the tractor hydraulics.

  • Page 22: Equipment

    3 - Description Equipment Driving technique for STEER and SELF TRACK A trailer with articulating drawbar (TRACKER) behaves differently than a normal trailer. In tracking position the vehicle centre of gravi- ty is displaced further more compared to the vehicle centre line of a normal trailer.

  • Page 23: Platform

    The actual tank level in the main tank can be observed on the tank level indicator. The scale is displayed in litres or Imp. gal/US gal. (cer- tain countries). ATTENTION! If extra high accuracy are needed HARDI FILLME- TER can be fitted as optional equipment. Remote pressure gauge The remote pressure gauge is integrated in the platform.

  • Page 24: Mudguards (Optional Equipment)

    3 - Description Mudguards (optional equipment) Mudguards can be fitted on the trailer wheels by means of a sup- porting frame which is bolted to a mounting on the wheel axle. Mudguards are available for all wheel configurations. Stop wedges (optional equipment) Before driving, remove the stop wedges and place them in the stor- age brackets.

  • Page 25: Sprayer Setup

    4 - Sprayer setup General info Unloading the sprayer from the truck For the unloading of the sprayer, you need a crane. When unloading with a crane please observe the lifting points as shown on the pictu- re, and make sure that the straps or belts used for lifting are strong enough.

  • Page 26: Jack Up The Sprayer

    4 - Sprayer setup Jack up the sprayer When the sprayer needs wheel mounting, wheel changing, brake or wheel bearing changing etc. then jack up the sprayer under the axle as shown. DANGER! Be sure to place sprayer at level and firm ground to avoid sprayer falling down from the jack.

  • Page 27: Mechanical Connections

    4 - Sprayer setup Mechanical connections Drawbars - Mounting the drawbar extension The drawbar extension piece is inserted into the opening of the drawbar, fastened by two main bolts through the two holes (A) and secured by two linch pins. Following drawbar extensions are available.

  • Page 28: Transmission Shaft - Installation

    4 - Sprayer setup Transmission shaft - Installation First installation of the transmission shaft is done in the following way: 1. Attach sprayer to tractor and set sprayer height in the position with shortest distance between the tractor and sprayer pump P.T.O. shafts.

  • Page 29: Hose Package Support

    4 - Sprayer setup 7. Fit the chains to prevent the protection guards from rotating with the shaft. 8. To ensure long life of the transmission shaft, try to avoid working angles greater than 15°. Hose package support To prevent hoses and wiring from being damaged by the tractor wheels, P.T.O.

  • Page 30: Fixed Drawbar

    4 - Sprayer setup 2. Attach safety chains to top link clevis (A). The chain will prevent the transmission shaft from being damaged if the lift arms are lowe- red too far. Adjust the chain length so the chains are tight when the tractor P.T.O.

  • Page 31: Hydraulic Systems

    4 - Sprayer setup Hydraulic systems General info Ensure that snap couplers are clean before connection! After having operated the boom and the system has been filled with oil, check tractor’s hydraulic oil level and top up if necessary. DANGER! Test of the hydraulic system should be done very cautiously. There may be air trapped in the system which can cause violent movements of the boom.

  • Page 32: Open Centre Hydraulics (Optional Equipment)

    4 - Sprayer setup Open centre hydraulics (optional equipment) The open centre hydraulics block is needed if the tractor uses open centre hydraulics and/or if load sensing will be used. The valve (1) on the side of the block is factory set for open centre hydraulics, but if closed centre hydraulics will be used in combina- tion with load sensing, then screw in the valve.

  • Page 33: Electrical Connections

    4 - Sprayer setup Electrical connections Power supply Power requirement is 12V DC. Note polarity! The wires must have a cross sectional area of at least 4.0 mm to ensure a sufficient power supply. For the operating unit the tractor circuit should have an 8 Amp fuse.

  • Page 34: Road Safety Kit

    4 - Sprayer setup Road safety kit Connect plug for rear lights to the tractor’s 7-pin socket, and check function of rear lights, stop lights and direction indi- cators on both sides before driving. The wiring is in accordance with ISO 1724. See section in “Technical specifications”. Before transport on public roads the front warning boards with position lamps must be folded out (fitted in certain coun- tries only).

  • Page 35: Liquid System

    4 - Sprayer setup Liquid system Self-cleaning filter - Choice of restrictor It is important to have a large flow through the filter. This is achieved by choosing the restrictor size in relation to the liquid consumption of the spray boom. 4 restrictors are supplied. Use the green one with largest orifice (A) first.

  • Page 36: Track Gauge, Axles And Wheels

    4 - Sprayer setup Track gauge, axles and wheels Altering the track gauge The track gauge of the COMMANDER can be altered stepless as fol- lows, 1. Measure the current track gauge (centre RH tyre to centre LH tyre). Each side must be extended or retracted half the desired alte- ration.

  • Page 37: Transport

    4 - Sprayer setup Transport General info The transport brackets and transport lock can be set in different positions. Thereby it is possible to obtain different trans- port heights and suitable clearance above various tractor cabins. When changing the setting of the transport brackets it is done as a combination of adjusting the transport brackets themselves and adjusting the transport locks.

  • Page 38: Transport Brackets

    4 - Sprayer setup Position of the wire: Hole combination: 1B + 4D 1A + 5D 4A + 6D 5A + 7D 6A + 7B ATTENTION! Only replace position of the wire (A). Do not loosen or replace wire (C) during this adjustment! ATTENTION! The position must be identical on both sides of the sprayer.

  • Page 39: Boom

    4 - Sprayer setup Boom Pendulum setup The purpose of this adjustment is to align the 4 steering arms (A) to level position. Adjustment of the pendulum device needs to be car- ried out before putting the sprayer into operation for the first time. Subsequent adjustment will be required very seldom.

  • Page 40: Slanting The Boom

    4 - Sprayer setup Slanting the boom When driving on slopes, the boom can be slanted in order to match the local topography. At delivery the boom is locked in pos. 2 (neutral) which is used when driving on horizontal grounds. The slanting angle is adjusted as follows and with the boom unfol- ded: 1.

  • Page 41: Parallel Setting Of Lift And Frame

    4 - Sprayer setup Parallel setting of lift and frame The lift frame and the pendulum must be parallel positioned. If necessary, the length of the 4 steering arms can be adjusted to obtain parallel setting. Adjustment of each steering arm is performed as follows: 1.

  • Page 42: Brakes

    4 - Sprayer setup Brakes Emergency and parking brake (optional equipment) The parking brake is located at the right side of the sprayer in the clean zone. The parking brake lever has two function modes, which are determi- ned by the small pawl control clip (A). To change between the two modes, turn the clip.

  • Page 43: Air Activated Brakes (Optional Equipment)

    4 - Sprayer setup Air activated brakes (optional equipment) This system requires a tractor with compressor and air brake system with out-let(s) for trailer brakes. If the air hose(s) are disconnected with air in the brake air tank, con- trol pressure will be dumped and the brakes will engage fully. If the sprayer must be moved with air in the tank and without the air hose(s) connected to the tractor, the load apportioning valve must be set at “relieved”...
  • Page 44 4 - Sprayer setup 4.20...

  • Page 45: Operation

    5 - Operation Boom Safety info The boom must not be folded/unfolded while driving! Never use the folding/unfolding functions before sprayer has been stopped! Failure to do so will cause damage to the boom. DANGER! Before unfolding the boom it is important to connect the sprayer to the tractor to prevent overbalancing of the sprayer.

  • Page 46: Manoeuvring Of The Boom - Lpz

    5 - Operation Manoeuvring of the boom - LPZ The switches on the hydraulic control box controls the following functions: 1. Power ON/OFF 2. Pendulum lock 3. Boom tilt left 4. Boom lift raise/lower 5. Boom tilt right 6. Boom slanting 7.

  • Page 47: Liquid System

    5 - Operation Liquid system Filling of water Tank should normally be filled 1/3 with water before adding chemi- cals. Always follow instructions given on the chemical container! WARNING! If the sprayer is put aside with liquid in the main tank all MANIFOLD valves must be closed. Filling through tank lid Water is filled into the tank by removing the tank lid located at front of sprayer tank which is accessible from platform.

  • Page 48: Fast Filling Device (Optional Equipment)

    5 - Operation The Suction Filling Device is operated as follows: 1. Remove cover (A), and connect suction hose (B) to Suction Manifold. 2. Engage diaphragm pump and set P.T.O. revolutions at 540 r/min or 1000 r/min (depending on pump model). 3.

  • Page 49: Filling Device And Fast Filling Device Used Simultaneously (Optional Equipment)

    5 - Operation ATTENTION! Turn handle towards operating unit before turning away from Fast Filler in order to avoid peak pressu- re blowing the safety valve! WARNING! Do not leave the sprayer whilst filling the tank and keep an on the level indicator in order NOT to over- fill the tank.

  • Page 50: Filling Of Rinsing Tank (Optional Equipment)

    5 - Operation The quick coupler is operated as follows: 1. Fit the external water hose to the quick coupler on the trailer. 2. Close self-cleaning filter. 3. Turn handle on Pressure Smart Valve towards Main tank. 4. Turn handle on Suction Smart Valve towards Filling device. 5.

  • Page 51: Adjustment Of Evc Operating Unit

    5 - Operation Adjustment of EVC operating unit Before spraying, the EVC operating unit is adjusted using clean water (without chemicals). 1. Choose the correct nozzle for the spray job by turning the TRIPLET nozzle bodies. Make sure that all nozzles are the same type and capacity.

  • Page 52: Filling Chemicals Through Tank Lid

    5. When the spray liquid is well mixed, turn handle on the green pressure valve towards “Spraying” position. Keep P.T.O. engaged so the spray liquid is continuously agitated until it has been sprayed on the crop. Filling Liquid chemicals by HARDI FILLER Grip positions used:...

  • Page 53: Filling Powder Chemicals By Hardi Filler

    2. Turn the handle at the suction Manifold towards “Main tank”. Turn agitation valve towards “Agitation” and turn pressure Manifold towards “HARDI FILLER”. Close remaining valves. 3. Check that bottom valve (A) at the FILLER is closed. 4. Engage the pump and set P.T.O. speed at 540 r/min or 1000 r/min (depending on pump model).

  • Page 54: Operating The Control Unit While Spraying

    2. Turn the handle at the Suction Manifold towards “Main tank” and agitation valve towards “Agitation”. Turn the green handle at the Pressure Manifold towards “HARDI FILLER”. Close remaining valves. 3. Engage the pump and increase P.T.O. speed to 540 r/min or 1000 r/min (depending on pump model).

  • Page 55: Quick Reference

    (A) designates “water filling into the main tank”. (B) designates “filling chemicals by using HARDI FILLER”. (C) designates “spraying in the field”. Cleaning procedure (D) and should be repeated 3 times, by using 1/3 of rinsing tank content each time. Meanwhile aspi- rating 1/3 of rinsing tank content, use grip positions (E).

  • Page 56: Cleaning

    ATTENTION! Always read the individual paragraphs. Read instructions for service/maintenance jobs carefully before starting on the job. If any portion remains unclear or requires facilities which are not available, then for safety rea- sons please leave the job to your HARDI dealer’s workshop. ATTENTION! Clean sprayers are safe sprayers.

  • Page 57: Cleaning The Tank And Liquid System

    5 - Operation Cleaning the tank and liquid system 1. Dilute remaining spray liquid in the tank with at least 10 parts of water and spray the liquid out in the field you have just sprayed. 2. Select and use the appropriate protective clothing. Select detergent suitable for cleaning and suitable deactivating agents if necessary.

  • Page 58: Use Of Rinsing Tank And Rinsing Nozzles (Optional Equipment)

    5 - Operation Use of rinsing tank and rinsing nozzles (optional equipment) Grip positions used: ATTENTION! The rinsing nozzles cannot always guarantee a 100% cleaning of the tank. Always clean manually with a brush afterwards, especially if crops sensitive to the chemical just sprayed are going to be sprayed afterwards! ATTENTION! It is advisable to increase the forward speed (double if possible) and reduce the pressure to 1.5 bar (20 psi) when spraying diluted remaining liquid in the field just sprayed.
  • Page 59 4. When 1/3 of content in rinsing tank are used, turn Suction SmartValve towards “Main tank” and operate all valves on the pressure side of the system in the following order, so all hoses and components are rinsed: Open HARDI FILLER bot- tom valve, engange the hopper rinsing device and close it again when clean water comes out.

  • Page 60: Technical Residue

    5 - Operation Technical residue Inevitably a quantity of spray liquid will remain in the system. It cannot be sprayed properly on the crop, as the pump takes in air when the tank is about to be empty. This Technical Residue is defined as the remaining liquid quantity in the system as the first clear pressure drop on the pressure gauge is read.

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    6 - Maintenance Lubrication General info Always store lubricants clean, dry and cool - preferably at a constant temperature - to avoid contamination from dirt and condensed B-50 water. Keep oil filling jugs, hoppers and grease guns clean, and clean the lubricating points thoroughly before lubricating.

  • Page 62: Trailer Lubrication & Oiling Plan

    6 - Maintenance Trailer lubrication & oiling plan...
  • Page 63 6 - Maintenance With suspension: B-250 Without suspension: B-250 B-250 B-250...

  • Page 64: Service And Maintenance Intervals

    6 - Maintenance Service and Maintenance intervals 10 hours service - Suction filter To service the suction filter: 1. Pull out the steel clip (A). 2. Lift the suction hose fitting (B) from housing. 3. Filter guide and filter (C) can now be removed. To reassemble: 4.

  • Page 65: Hours Service - Nozzle Filters

    6 - Maintenance 10 hours service - Nozzle filters Check and clean. 10 hours service - Spraying circuit Fill with clean water, operate all functions and check for leaks using higher spray pressure than normal. Check nozzle spray patterns visually using clean water. 10 hours service - Brakes (optional equipment) Apply brake pedal and check function of trailer brakes.

  • Page 66: Hours Service - Wheel Bolts And Nuts

    6 - Maintenance 50 hours service - Wheel bolts and nuts Tighten wheel bolts and nuts as follows with following torque wrench settings: Wheel hub to rim plate: 490 Nm (362 lbft) Tightening sequence: See illustration and tighten in order of num- bering.

  • Page 67: Hours Service - Check/Adjust Drawbar (Fixed Drawbar Only)

    6 - Maintenance 100 hours service - Check/adjust drawbar (Fixed drawbar only) If too much play is found in the lateral movements of the drawbar it must be adjusted. Regulate on the turnbuckles (A) on each side in order to adjust and centre the drawbar. 250 hours service - Readjustment of the boom See section “Occasional maintenance”.

  • Page 68: Hours Service - Inspect Parking Brake

    6 - Maintenance 250 hours service - Inspect parking brake Inspect the following: The parking brake lever: If it can be pulled further backwards than 90° (midway), using a traction of approximate 25 kg., the cable needs to be adjusted. The parking brake cable: When the parking brake is relieved, the cable must be limp;...

  • Page 69: Hours Service - Hydraulic Brakes

    6 - Maintenance 250 hours service - Hydraulic brakes Apply brakes to full pressure and inspect brake lines for damages or leaks. Replace damaged parts. If the hydraulic brake lines have been dismantled the circuit must be primed afterwards: 1. Loosen brake hose at both brake cylinders. 2.

  • Page 70: 1000 Hours Service - Wheel Bearings And Brakes

    6 - Maintenance 1000 hours service - Wheel bearings and brakes Check the condition of the bearings and brake wear parts in the fol- lowing way: 1. Place stop wedges in front of and behind LH wheel and jack up RH wheel.
  • Page 71 ATTENTION! The shaft has a vertical and an horizontal cotter pin hole. Use the one first aligned with the notch when loosening the castellated nut. WARNING! If you do not feel totally confident changing wheel bearings or brake shoes contact your HARDI dealers workshop.

  • Page 72: 1000 Hours Service - Change Of Bearings Between Centre And Inner Section

    6 - Maintenance 1000 hours service - Change of bearings between centre and inner section 1. Connect the sprayer to the tractor. 2. Fold out the boom. 3. Support the boom wing by e.g. some brackets in min. two places, to prevent boom tilt during adjustment.

  • Page 73: Occasional Maintenance

    Diaphragm pump overhaul kit (valves, seals, diaphragms etc.) can be ordered. Detect whether the pump is a 363 or a 463 model - kit can be ordered at following HARDI part No.: Model 363: part No. 750342 Model 463: part No. 750343...

  • Page 74: Cone Check/Renewal For Evc Operating Unit

    6 - Maintenance Cone check/renewal for EVC operating unit If it becomes difficult to build up sufficient pressure or if pressure fluctuations occur, it may be necessary to renew cone and cylinder. 1. Remove 4 x screws (A) and remove the housing. 2.

  • Page 75: Level Indicator Cord Renewal

    6 - Maintenance Level indicator cord renewal If the cord on the level indicator has to be changed, the float guide pole is removed: 1. Remove the tank drain valve (see paragraph “Drain valve seal renewal”) and loosen the fitting holding the pole in posi- tion.

  • Page 76: Adjustment Of 3-Way-Valve

    6 - Maintenance In case of leaks: DO NOT overtighten. Disassemble, check condition and position of O-ring or gasket. Clean, lubricate and reassemble. The O-ring must be lubricated ALL THE WAY ROUND before fitting on to the nozzle tube. Use non-mineral lubricant. For AXIAL connections, a little mechanical leverage may be used.

  • Page 77: Vertical Alignment Of Centre And Inner Section (Lpy Only)

    6 - Maintenance Vertical alignment of centre and inner section (LPY only) 1. Remove the bolt (A), which holds the wire (1). 2. Hold on to the nut (B) with a spanner and rotate the fork bolt (C) in order to shorten or lengthen the wire. If (C) is screwed outwards, the wire becomes longer and the boom will point downwards.

  • Page 78: Vertical Alignment Of Inner And Outer Section

    6 - Maintenance Vertical alignment of inner and outer section 1. Adjust the position of the nuts (A) and (B) by loosening and tightening them respectively, in order to align the boom sections. If the nuts are screwed outwards the boomwill point upwards. If the nuts are screwed inwards, the boom will point downwards.

  • Page 79: Yaw Dampers Renewal And Adjustment

    6 - Maintenance Yaw dampers renewal and adjustment To ensure optimal damping and stability of the boom, visual control of the yaw dampers is necessary at regular intervals. Inspect that the yaw dampers are: A. Intact (If not, they must be renewed). B.

  • Page 80: Rubber Dampers Renewal And Adjustment

    6 - Maintenance B - Tightening the yaw dampers: The two yaw dampers are tightened as follows: 1. Loosen nut E. 2. Retain nut C against the profile by a spanner while adjusting the bolt head I until the yaw damper is fastened. 3.

  • Page 81: Wear Bushing Renewal On Boom Lift

    6 - Maintenance Wear bushing renewal on boom lift The wear bushes are inspected and renewed before they are worn through. 1. Connect the trailer to a tractor and unfold the booms to working position. 2. Lift the boom centre frame with a lifting device and support it until the load is taken off the parallelogram arms.

  • Page 82: Shock Absorbers

    Remember to fit chains again. 4. Grease bearings. 5. Repeat procedure to the opposite part of the transmission shaft. ATTENTION! Only use genuine HARDI spare parts to service the transmission shaft. Replacement of transmission shaft cross journals. 1. Remove protection guard as described previously.

  • Page 83: Change Of Tyre

    Venting the hydraulic damping system (SELF TRACK only) The following venting procedure requires a special venting kit, HARDI ref. no. 730725. 1. Place the trailer on the support leg so that the yoke goes free from the tractor and the rams can work freely.

  • Page 84: Tracker Damping Pressure Setting (Self Track Only)

    6 - Maintenance TRACKER damping pressure setting (SELF TRACK only) The hydraulic pressure relief valves in the TRACKER’s damping system is factory set to open at 40 bar (580 p.s.i.) which is adequate for most conditions. If the damping seems too “soft” or too “hard”, the settings can be adjusted.

  • Page 85: Off-Season Storage

    6 - Maintenance Off-season storage Off-season storage program When the spraying season is over, you should devote some extra time to the sprayer. If chemical residue is left over in the sprayer for longer periods, it can reduce the life of the individual components. To preserve the sprayer intact and to pro- tect the components, carry out following off-season storage program.

  • Page 86: Spare Parts

    6 - Maintenance Spare parts Spare parts To see updated spare part information the website www.agroparts.com can be visited. Here all parts information can be accessed when free registration has been made. 6.26...

  • Page 87: Fault Finding

    7 - Fault finding Operational problems General info In cases where breakdowns have occurred, the same factors always seem to come into play: 1. Minor leaks on the suction side of the pump will reduce the pump capacity or stop the suction completely. 2.

  • Page 88: Liquid System

    7 - Fault finding Liquid system FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY No spray from boom when turned on. Air leak on suction line. Check if suction filter O-ring is sealing. Check suction tube and fittings. Check tightness of pump diaphragm and valve covers. Air in system.

  • Page 89: Hydraulic System - Z Model

    7 - Fault finding Hydraulic system - Z model FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY No boom movements when activated. Insufficient hydraulic pressure. Check oil pressure - min. 130 bar, max. 160 bar. Check tractor hydraulic oil level. Insufficient oil supply. Oil flow must be min. 10 l/min. and max. 90 l/min. Check tractor hydraulic oil level.

  • Page 90: Hydraulic System - Y Model

    7 - Fault finding Hydraulic system - Y model FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY Boom slow/eradic. Air in system. Loosen ram connection and activate hydraulics until oil flow has no air in it (not whitish). Regulation valve incorrectly set. Open or close until desired speed is achieved (clockwise = less speed).

  • Page 91: Tracker Damping System

    7 - Fault finding TRACKER damping system FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY Sprayer trails unstable. Air pockets in the hydraulic circuit. Prime hydraulic circuit. Hydraulic circuit leaking. Repair leak, prime. Pressure relief valve(s) set too low. Adjust pressure relief valves. Rear hydraulic rams are too tight and Insufficient counter weight on front of trac- Ad ballast on front of tractor.

  • Page 92: Mechanical Problems

    7 - Fault finding Mechanical problems Emergency operation - Liquid system In case of power failure it is possible to operate all functions of the operating unit manually. First disconnect the multi plug from the control box. Now manually turn the emergency control knobs. The problem may be due to a blown fuse.

  • Page 93: Technical Specifications

    8 - Technical specifications Dimensions Overall dimensions 2200/2800 VHY/VHZ 5750 3005 2450 2200/2800 SPB/SPC 6895 3960 2980 3200/4200 SPB/SPC 7100 3960 2980 2200/2800 LPY/LPZ —— —— —— 3200/4200 LPY/LPZ —— —— —— All measures are in millimetres. Wheel and axle dimensions 9,5R48 11,2R48 12,4R46...

  • Page 94: Conversion Factors, Si To Imperial Units

    8 - Technical specifications Conversion factors, SI to Imperial units All units used in this manual are SI units. In some occasions Imperial units are used. Use following factors to convert SI units to Imperial units: SI unit Imperial unit Factor Weight x 2.205...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    8 - Technical specifications Specifications Pump model 363/10.0 Pump model 463/5.5 Pump model 463/10.0 Pump model 463/6.5 Pump model 463/12.0...

  • Page 96: Filters And Nozzles

    8 - Technical specifications Filters and nozzles Filter gauze width 30 mesh: 0.58 mm 50 mesh: 0.30 mm 80 mesh: 0.18 mm 100 mesh: 0.15 mm Temperature and pressure ranges Operating temperature range: 2° to 40° C. (36°F to 104°F) Operating pressure for safety valve: 15 bar (220 psi) Max.
  • Page 97 8 - Technical specifications WARNING! If renewing tyres always use tyres with min. load index as specified. DANGER! Never inflate tyres more than to the pressure specified in the table. Over-inflated tyres can explode and cause severe personal injuries! See the part “Occasional maintenance - Change of tyre”.

  • Page 98: Materials And Recycling

    8 - Technical specifications Materials and recycling Disposal of the sprayer When the equipment has completed its working life, it must be thoroughly cleaned. The tank, hose and synthetic fittings can be incinerated at an authorised disposal plant. The metallic parts can be scrapped. Always follow local legislation regarding disposal.

  • Page 99: Electrical Connections

    8 - Technical specifications Electrical connections Rear lights The wiring is in accordance with ISO 1724. Position Wire colour 1. LH direction indicator Yellow 2. Free Blue 3. Frame White 4. RH direction indicator Green 5. RH rear position lamp Brown 6.
  • Page 100 8 - Technical specifications HC 2500 Function Sig. Opt 1 Pressure sensor Opt 2 RPM sensor Speed Flow L end nozzle Pendulum lock at HAY/LPY R end nozzle Pendulum lock at HAY/LPY Reg (Yellow) Bypass EC on/off Sec 9 User defined A&B 2 Sec 8 User defined A&B 1 Sec 7...

  • Page 101: Plug Positions For Lpz Hydraulics

    8 - Technical specifications Plug positions for LPZ hydraulics 11 13 15 2. Tilt right up 10 12 14 16 3. Tilt right down 4. Tilt left up 5. Tilt left down 6. (A) flow reverse 7. (B) flow forward 8.

  • Page 102: Charts

    8 - Technical specifications Charts Electrical chart (EVC) Boom hydraulic - Y Boom Hydraulic LPY 05 Boom hydraulic - Z 8.10...

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