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- Page 1 MacDon 625 Spray System OPERATOR’S MANUAL Release Date 02/06/2000 MacDon Industries Ltd. 680 Moray Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J 3S3 (204) 885-5590, Fax 832-7749...
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Page 2: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Your new MacDon 625 Field Sprayer, teamed with the MacDon Turbo Windrower tractor is designed to be used to apply a wide variety of chemicals to a wide variety of crops and crop conditions. The proper use of agricultural chemicals will enhance your profitability and reduce the risks. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..............................1 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ..........................4 SAFETY ................................5 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ........................5 SIGNAL WORDS............................5 SAFETY SIGNS............................6 Symbol Definitions .............................7 CHEMICAL SAFETY............................10 Pesticide Hazards and Toxicity Levels ....................12 Protective Clothing...........................12 Cleaning Contaminated Clothing......................13 Clean Water Personal Wash and Emergency Rinse Tank..............14 Emergency First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning...................15 SPECIFICATIONS .............................16 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS..........................17... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHEMICAL APPLICATION AND OPERATING VARIABLES FOR THE MACDON FIELD SPRAYER ....53 1. Preparing for Spray Application......................53 2. Ground Speed ............................54 3. Selecting the Nozzle Tip ........................55 4. Flow Rate and Application Chart ......................56 5. Boom Height ............................57 6.
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Page 5: Serial Number Location
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Record the sprayer attachment serial number below: _____________________________________ The serial number is located on the left side of the sprayer attachment below the tank fill opening. Sprayer Attachment Serial Plate Location... -
Page 6: Safety
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the sprayer attachment. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol. -
Page 7: Safety Signs
SAFETY SAFETY SIGNS • The safety signs reproduced below appear on the sprayer. • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that are missing or become illegible. • If original parts on which a safety sign was installed are replaced, be sure the repair part also bears the current safety sign. -
Page 8: Symbol Definitions
SAFETY Symbol Definitions The following symbols are used to depict functions or reactions at the various instruments and controls. Learn the meaning of these symbols before operating the windrower. - windrower mode - HOLD control for sprayer boom - sprayer mode - RUN control for sprayer boom - nozzle pressure... - Page 9 COULD necessary for the job at hand. Don’t take chances. Refer to the MacDon Self-Propelled PROTECT YOURSELF Windrower Operator’s Manual for precautions during servicing. You may need: - a hard hat - protective shoes with slip resistant soles...
- Page 10 SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY (continued) 5. Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets. 6. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from moving parts. Never attempt to clear obstructions or objects from a machine while the engine is running.
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Page 11: Chemical Safety
CHEMICAL SAFETY DANGER: Mishandling Agriculture chemicals can be deadly. Always follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions exactly. Minimize the risk of contaminating clothing, machinery, and the environment: ensure you and other personnel are aware and follow the safe handling procedures described on the pesticide label. - Page 12 CHEMICAL SAFETY Disposal 1. Do not burn the containers or leave them lying in the field or ditches. Dispose of them by triple rinsing and leaving at a pesticide container disposal site. 2. Rinse sprayer while still in the field. Spray the rinse thinly over the field sprayed.
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Page 13: Pesticide Hazards And Toxicity Levels
CHEMICAL SAFETY Pesticide Hazards and Toxicity Levels Protective Clothing Extreme care must be taken when working around It is necessary to wear adequate protective chemicals. Be familiar with the toxicity levels of clothing, respirators, boots, goggles and gloves to reduce the risk of contact with chemicals. CHECK the chemicals you are using and recommended protective gear that each operator should use THE PESTICIDE LABELS FOR DIRECTIONS ON... -
Page 14: Cleaning Contaminated Clothing
CHEMICAL SAFETY 4. Footwear – Boots should be unlined and Cleaning Contaminated Clothing made of chemical resistant materials such as Neoprene or rubber. DO NOT wear leather or Wash contaminated clothing after each day of use. clothe footwear because these will absorb WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING PESTICIDE pesticides. -
Page 15: Clean Water Personal Wash And Emergency Rinse Tank
CHEMICAL SAFETY Clean Water Personal Wash and Emergency Rinse Tank There is a square, yellow tank located on the left boom near the plumbing tree. The tank has a hose that will gravity feed or an auxiliary tap that can be used in the case of emergency and to protect against pesticide contamination. -
Page 16: Emergency First Aid For Pesticide Poisoning
CHEMICAL SAFETY Emergency First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning While awaiting medical attention, several steps If a chemical has come in contact with the eye, can be taken to alleviate pain and/or discomfort WASH THE EYE IMMEDIATELY. Hold the eyelid from pesticide poisoning. -
Page 17: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MacDon Field Sprayer AVAILABLE SIZES 90 feet (27.5 meters) width - 12 feet 7 inches (3.8 meters) width when sprayer is in transport position SPRAY SYSTEM 400 US Gallon (1500 liters) spray capacity Spraying height from 24” (60 cm) to 76” (190 cm) Standard nozzle spacing of 20”... -
Page 18: Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength of bolt. ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Bolt Torque *... - Page 19 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TIGHTENING O-RING FITTINGS* 1. Inspect O-ring and seat for dirt or obvious Recommended defects. Turn to Tighten Size Torque (After Finger Thread Across 2. On angle fittings back the lock nut off until Value Tightening) Size Flats washer bottoms out at top of groove. (in.) (in.) (N.m)
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Page 20: Operation
OPERATION Your Responsibilities as an Owner/Operator CAUTION: 1. It is your responsibility to read and understand this manual and the Self- Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual completely before operating the sprayer. Contact your dealer if an instruction is not clear to you. 2. -
Page 21: Driving The Sprayer
OPERATION Driving the Sprayer Read Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual for instructions on starting, driving, stopping, and leaving the Windrower. WARNING: Avoid driving the machine with the sprayer attachment removed. Removing the sprayer decreases the weight on drive wheels, reducing steering control. •... -
Page 22: Pre-Starting Checks: Annual
OPERATION Pre-Starting Checks: Annual WARNING: AVOID INJURY! 7. Remove all nozzle tips and strainers. Flush Protective gloves should be worn the hoses and the booms with clean water. whenever handling pesticide Check all connections for leaks. Replace and contaminated material. Protective gloves must check the nozzle tips for proper operation and unlined materials,... -
Page 23: Pre-Starting Checks: Daily
OPERATION Pre-Starting Checks: Daily Do the following each day before starting the engine: CAUTION: 1. Clear the area of other persons, pets, etc. Keep children away from machinery. Walk around the machine to be sure no one is under, on or close to it. PROTECT YOURSELF 2. - Page 24 OPERATION 6. Clean all lights and reflectors on the power unit and the sprayer attachment. 7. Perform all daily maintenance on the Self- Propelled Windrower. Refer Maintenance Checklist section in the Self- Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual. IMPORTANT: See Windrower Operator’s Manual for information on the following: Start-Up Procedure Driving the Windrower...
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Page 25: Break-In Period
10 mph (16 km/h). Do not exceed this speed until you are completely comfortable with the handling of your MacDon Field Sprayer Attachment. 3. Add some water to the tank and run the spray system for 5 minutes. Shut down the engine... -
Page 26: Boom Controls
OPERATION Boom Controls CAUTION: Be sure all bystanders Refer to the Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s are clear of machine before starting Manual for identification of the following in-cab the machine or moving any of the controls: booms from their transport position. See PRESTARTING CHECKS section - Header Drive Clutch on the previous page. -
Page 27: Rear Center Boom
OPERATION Switch Identification (continued): Rear Center Boom When the rear center boom kit has been installed, the height of the boom can be adjusted by depressing the “Rear Boom” switch (E) located on the control pedestal. Pushing on the bottom portion on the switch will cause the rear center boom to move downward. -
Page 28: Attaching The Sprayer To The Windrower
OPERATION Attaching the Sprayer to the Windrower The MacDon Field Sprayer can be easily and 7. Switch to “SPRAYER” mode on the monitor quickly attached to the tractor section. pedestal. Switch to the sprayer function “LIFT” sprayer is attached as follows: on the monitor. -
Page 29: Boom Props
OPERATION 9. Stop engine and remove key. Exit the cab. Boom Props Raise the boom props to the storage position and ensure they are secured by replacing the boom props used exclusively hairpin. Ensure the boom transport cradles supporting booms when sprayer are turned so that they can support the boom. -
Page 30: Spray System
OPERATION Spray System WARNING: AVOID INJURY! 1. Turn the main suction valve A so that the Protective gloves should be worn direction arrows on the handle are pointed whenever handling pesticide towards the tank and the sprayer pump. contaminated material. Protective gloves must unlined materials, made... -
Page 31: Starting The Sprayer Pump
OPERATION Starting the Sprayer Pump 1. Start the engine. CAUTION: Be sure area is clear of bystanders, then start engine. 2. Engage the header clutch switch in the tractor cab (refer to the section on Header Controls in Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual for the location of the header clutch switch). -
Page 32: Bottom Filling The Tank
OPERATION Bottom Filling the Tank The bottom fill feature is part of the spray system plumbing located in the left pod of the sprayer attachment. To fill the tank using the bottom tank fill system, turn the valves of the plumbing tree to the bottom filling position and use the following procedure: NOTE: Refer to page 84 for instructions on bottom filling the sprayer when it is equipped with... -
Page 33: Top Filling The Tank
OPERATION Top Filling the Tank Triple Rinsing Chemical Containers During top filling the tank, chemical will have to be WARNING: AVOID INJURY! Wear added through the top fill opening unless there is a eye protection, protective gloves and separate mixing system available at the nurse clothing whenever handling pesticide tank. -
Page 34: Flushing The Spray System And Tank Cleaning
OPERATION Flushing the Spray System and Tank Cleaning Daily Cleaning Follow the disposal and rinsing guidelines outlined 4. Reduce the application rate and flush the spray by the chemical manufacturer to properly flush the system through the booms by spraying the spray system of different types of chemicals. -
Page 35: Cleaning The Tank When Changing Chemicals Or Storing The Sprayer Attachment
OPERATION Cleaning the Tank when Changing Chemicals or Storing the Sprayer Attachment remove esters 2,4-D MCPA To remove amine or salt formulations, the formulations, the following procedure should following procedure should be followed: be followed: 1. Rinse the tank clean by performing the Rinse the tank clean by performing the procedure for daily cleaning. -
Page 36: Agitation
OPERATION Agitation The MacDon Field Sprayer is supplied with two jet agitators installed in the front solution tank. The agitation of your chemical mixture can be regulated by: a. Changing the orifice in the agitator jet. b. Using the agitation control valve C to throttle the bypass to obtain the desired maximum spray or minimum spray pressure or tank agitation. -
Page 37: Sprayer Calibration
OPERATION Sprayer Calibration The sprayer calibration procedure will ensure 2. Check windrower speed. the sprayer pump is set properly. The reel speed and conveyor dials are adjusted so that the Perform this check to verify the DICKEY-john sprayer pump will only output the required rate for Radar velocity is sensor is accurate in the field. - Page 38 Target Pressure The volume collected in the container must equal the individual nozzle output calculated in step A TeeJet catalogue is supplied with your MacDon three. Adjust the reel speed and conveyor speed Field Sprayer Manuals.
- Page 39 OPERATION 5. Checking the nozzle tips for wear. Measure the flow rate of several tips on each boom section. Calculate the difference in flow rate between the new nozzle (D) and the nozzles being checked (E). Convert the difference in the flow rate into a percentage using the following equation.
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Page 40: Sprayer Calibration (Metric)
OPERATION Sprayer Calibration (metric) The sprayer calibration procedure will ensure 2. Check windrower speed. the sprayer pump is set properly. The reel speed and conveyor speed dials are adjusted so that the Perform this check to verify the DICKEY-john sprayer pump will only output the required rate for Radar velocity is sensor is accurate. - Page 41 The volume collected in the container must equal Target Pressure the individual nozzle output calculated in step three. Adjust the reel speed and conveyor speed dials to A TeeJet catalogue is supplied with your MacDon fine tune the output pressure from the nozzle to get Field Sprayer Manuals.
- Page 42 OPERATION 5. Checking the nozzle tips for wear. Measure the flow rate of several tips on each boom section. Calculate the difference in flow rate between the new nozzle (D) and the nozzles being checked (E). Convert the difference in the flow rate into a percentage using the following equation.
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Page 43: Crop Dividers
OPERATION Crop Dividers The crop dividers are installed to reduce trampling taller, mature crops crop applications. If necessary, adjust the crop dividers to suit different crop conditions and applications. The dividers may not function if the crop is immature or plant height is less than 24” (60 cm). The dividers can be removed if they interfere with the spray application early in the growing season. -
Page 44: Rate Controller
#3 for right boom. Switches #4 and #5 are NOT used to activate a boom section on the MacDon Field Sprayer. To switch off all booms at the same time, switch “RUN/HOLD” switch (A) on the MT-3405 monitor Boom activation switches on the MT-3405 to the “HOLD”... -
Page 45: Boom Control Valves
OPERATION Boom Control Valves The boom control valves are TeeJet 440 series DirectoValves. Three valves are used to control spray output to the outside and center booms. The valves are located on the left side of the sprayer. Refer to the Maintenance/Service section for instructions on service of the boom control valves and electrical wiring schematics. -
Page 46: Dickey-John Radar Velocity Sensor
OPERATION DICKEY-john Radar Velocity Sensor There are two possible locations for the DICKEY- john Radar Velocity sensor. The sprayer is setup with the radar sensor located in the right side pod of the sprayer attachment. In this location, the radar sensor is physically protected. If an erratic reading results during mature crop spray applications or from other factors, the radar sensor can be moved to the higher position in front... -
Page 47: Transporting The Sprayer
OPERATION Transporting the Sprayer WARNING: Do not drive windrower 10. Stop, look and listen before entering a on a road or highway at night, or in roadway. Stay on correct side of the conditions which reduce visibility, roadway and pull over if possible to let such as fog or rain. - Page 48 OPERATION TOWING THE SPRAYER ON A TRAILER 4. After the sprayer has been taken off the trailer, The MacDon Sprayer can be loaded on front or remove the locking pin from the rear caster. rear mount trailers while attached Return the locking pin to the transport position.
- Page 49 OPERATION Stopping distance increases with increasing WARNING: When towing speed as the weight of the trailed vehicle sprayer on a trailer: increase, especially on hills and slopes. 15. IMPORTANT: Before towing, plug or cover 5. Keep sprayer attachment fully raised and muffler exhaust to prevent the turbine from secure the booms to the transport cradles.
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Page 50: Detaching The Sprayer
OPERATION Detaching the Sprayer The MacDon Field Sprayer can be easily and quickly removed from the tractor section and stored in the “standing” position. The sprayer attachment is removed as follows: a. Lift the boom out of the transport cradle. Swing... - Page 51 OPERATION e. Remove the four pins securing the sprayer attachment to the tractor lift linkage. Pin located through the top hole in the lift Left side connections include: linkage on each side of the main frame. three hydraulic connections underneath the tractor, two harness connections for the MT-3405, two sprayer wire harness connections,...
- Page 52 OPERATION g. Disengage the healer lift cylinder stops. Switch the pedestal switch A to “Windrower” mode. h. Start the engine. Lower the center section of the sprayer attachment to the ground by depressing the header switch ‘-’ on the ground speed lever.
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Page 53: Storage Procedure
OPERATION Storage Procedure Winterizing the Spray System Do the following at the end of each operating The spray system should be completely rinsed and season: flushed clean before winterizing (refer to page 33). Drain the sprayer completely. CAUTION: 1. Open the valve at the bottom of the pump to drain fluid from the pump. -
Page 54: Chemical Application And Operating Variables For The Macdon Field Sprayer
Micro-Trak for instructions to calibrate the rate suit various crops, conditions and the chemicals controller. The MacDon Field Sprayer is equipped being applied. with an ultrasonic speed sensor, flow sensor and flow control to provide “on-the-go” application rate Correct operation reduces crop loss and increases adjustment. -
Page 55: Ground Speed
MT-3405 rate controller during chemical application. The MacDon Field Sprayer has a 90-foot boom width for chemical application. The chart below shows the area that can be sprayed per hour with the sprayer for a range of ground speeds. -
Page 56: Selecting The Nozzle Tip
“fine tune” and calibrate your spray system. The nozzle tip that is selected will depend on the A TeeJet catalogue is supplied with your MacDon application rate recommended by the chemical Field Sprayer Manuals. It includes the descriptions... -
Page 57: Flow Rate And Application Chart
CHEMICAL APPLICATION AND OPERATING VARIABLES 4. Flow Rate and Application Chart US GALLONS PER ACRE SCREEN LIQUID CAPACITY SIZE MESH PRESSURE EACH NOZZLE 5 MPH 6 MPH 7 MPH 8 MPH 10 MPH SIZE US GPM 0.06 XR80-01 0.07 XR110-01 0.09 0.10 0.12... -
Page 58: Boom Height
MacDon Field Sprayer, the operator should refer to the manufacturer of the nozzles for directions for setting the boom height during application. NOTE: If your sprayer is equipped with the front center boom section, mechanically adjust the height of the front boom section to correspond with the left and right boom height (refer to “Center... -
Page 59: Spraying Solutions Other Than Water
CHEMICAL APPLICATION AND OPERATING VARIABLES 6. Spraying Solutions other than Water Most calculations are based on spraying water. A conversion factor must be used to determine application rates of chemical solutions that do not use water as the carrier because other solutions will be heavier or lighter in density than water. -
Page 60: Maintenance/Service
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Service Procedures CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, Replace all shields removed or opened for service. before servicing machine: Do not substitute parts, especially safety related, Make certain all hydraulic lift cylinders are fully that may not meet strength or design requirements blocked to avoid retraction in the event of a of the manufacturer. -
Page 61: The Macdon Self-Propelled Windrower
MacDon windrower, refer Maintenance/Service section in the MacDon Self- Your MacDon Field Sprayer Attachment includes a Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual. charcoal cab air filter for your use and protection. Refer to the Cab Air System section in the Access to the Engine Compartment MacDon Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s... -
Page 62: The Macdon Field Sprayer
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE THE MACDON FIELD SPRAYER RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS Greasing the Field Sprayer Attachment GREASE Use SAE Multi-Purpose High Temperature Grease with Extreme Pressure (EP) Performance and containing 1.5% to 3% molybdenum disulphide. Also acceptable is a SAE Multi-Purpose Lithium Base Grease. - Page 63 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Top mast mount and pivot (1 Grease point on Bottom trolley wheel spindles (2 Grease Points on each side). each side). Grease when booms are in FIELD position. Middle booms (3 Grease points on each side). Top trolley wheel spindles (2 Grease points on Grease when sprayer is in TRANSPORT position.
- Page 64 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Vertical suspension (1 Grease point on each side)
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Page 65: Spray System Maintenance
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Spray System Maintenance TeeJet 80-02 Extended Range nozzle tips are WARNING: AVOID INJURY! installed at the factory. A 50-mesh screen is part Protective gloves should be worn of the nozzle assembly. Installing a different type whenever handling pesticide of nozzle tip requires a set of screens, caps, and contaminated material. - Page 66 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 5. Line Strainer 3. Use a container to contain any spillage when The line strainer before the sprayer pump inlet the cup is removed. Remove the screen and contains a 50-mesh screen. The screen should be cup. Wash it thoroughly. DO NOT dispose of cleaned regularly to maintain the efficiency of the the wash water in the main tank until any spray system during spray applications.
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Page 67: Adjusting The Output Pressure Of The Spray Pump
Adjusting the Output Pressure of the Spray Pump The hydraulic centrifugal spray pump of the MacDon sprayer has the capacity to output 150 psi (1030 kPa) at normal operating engine speed. This allows the sprayer to be used for a variety of applications and with a variety of different nozzle types. -
Page 68: Adjusting The Height Of The Nozzle Tips
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Adjusting the Height of the Nozzle Tips The MacDon sprayer is equipped with a sub-boom that allows the nozzles to be in a straight line. The sub-boom will fold up when the booms are folded for transport which prevents dirt from plugging the nozzle tip when the sprayer is being transported. -
Page 69: Suspension Adjustments
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Suspension Adjustments Boom suspension consists of two types of suspension systems. They are the vertical suspension and the horizontal suspension. Both are suspension systems that use the compression of rubber components for energy absorption a) Swing Cushion: The swing cushion is located at the mast end of the swing cylinder. -
Page 70: Leveling The Outside Booms
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Leveling the Outside Booms If the outside boom is not level to the ground, do the following procedure: 1. Park the self-propelled windrower in a flat, level area with the booms in the FIELD position. 2. With a tape measure, measure the height of the boom off the ground nearest the main frame of the sprayer attachment. -
Page 71: Adjusting The Height Of The Outside Booms
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Adjusting the Height of the Outside Booms The height of the outside boom can be 24” to 76” from the ground. There are three possible positions for the outside booms. To have the boom at the maximum or minimum height, the position of the boom may need to be changed. -
Page 72: Center Boom Positioning
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Center Boom Positioning Front Location The center boom is attached to both outer booms and the height is automatically adjusted when the in-cab controls are used to adjust the height of the outer booms. It is important to have your front boom adjusted to run at the same height from the ground as the left and right booms. -
Page 73: Rear Location
20” (50 cm) from the ground. To completely remove the rear center boom from the self-propelled windrower when using the windrower for other MacDon header applications: Remove the hair pin and clevis pin securing the chains to the rear center boom linkage. -
Page 74: Upstop Adjustment
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Upstop Adjustment The upstops are located at the rear of the sprayer attachment, behind the solution tank. When the header lift cylinders are fully extended, the upstop should be flush with the deck of the self-propelled windrower. Adjust the upstops at the beginning of the season and check the upstop adjustment every time the sprayer is attached for field use. -
Page 75: Break Away Boom Tip Adjustments
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Break Away Boom Tip Adjustments Adjusting the Boom Tip to Fold for Transport Properly The break away boom tip linkage is set at the factory. However, if the folding mechanism changes or an adjustment is required: 1. Remove the tension rod (A). Unlock the break away boom tip. -
Page 76: Adjusting The Wire Cable On The Break Away Boom Tip
Latch plate on break away boom tip. NOTE: If the locking plate has been changed once and both surfaces are completely worn, the locking plate will have to be replaced (Refer to the MacDon 625 Field Sprayer Parts Catalog). -
Page 77: Electrical Wiring Diagram
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Page 78: Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
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Page 79: Maintenance Checklist
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST SERVICE ITEM SERVICE REQUIRED INTERVAL ˆ General Inspection Inspect for loose bolts and tighten hardware. Replace all shields Daily and covers before starting normal operation. Check for leaks on hydraulic hoses and hydraulic fittings, replace faulty hoses and repair broken or damaged fittings. -
Page 80: Maintenance Record
MAINTENANCE RECORD Sprayer Attachment Serial No. ____________________________ Combine this record with the MacDon SP Windrower Maintenance Record for complete unit service. See Maintenance/Service section for details on each procedure. Copy these pages to continue record. ACTION: - Check - Lubricate... -
Page 81: Trouble Shooting Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE WARNING: Do not service the MacDon Field Sprayer without instructions and taking the necessary safety precautions. Before working on the MacDon Sprayer Attachment and the MacDon Self-Propelled Windrower, read the Safety and Chemical Safety Instructions at the beginning of this Manual. After making the repair or adjustment, always check to make sure the system functions properly. - Page 82 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Refer Problem Probable Cause Solution Page Pump will not engage. Header control switch and/or Engage header clutch auxiliary pump switches on the switch. If the indicator light pedestal or beside the plumbing beside the auxiliary switch on system are not activated.
- Page 83 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Refer Problem Probable Cause Solution Page Break away boom tip will not land Mechanical linkage Replace damaged parts with in the cradle when sprayer booms adjusted properly or linkage is new parts. Adjust the linkage so are folded for transport. damaged.
- Page 84 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Refer Problem Probable Cause Solution Page Sprayer Attaching and Removal Tractor header forks not aligned Tractor approached at an angle to Back away from the sprayer with holes when the forks are the main frame of the sprayer attachment with tractor.
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Page 85: Options And Attachments
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS Consult your MacDon windrower and sprayer attachment dealer for the following: NOTE: If not factory ordered installation of these options and attachments are to be done by Windrower dealer. Rear Tank Mounted on the rear-walking beam of the self- propelled windrower tractor, the rear tank adds 150 U.S. -
Page 86: Teejet Tank Rinsing Nozzle
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS TeeJet Tank Rinsing Nozzle When the sprayer is equipped with a rear tank, the A TeeJet tank rinse nozzle can be installed for rinse nozzle in the rear tank is operated by rinsing the inside of the tank. The nozzle rotates opening the agitation valve (C) on the plumbing and is driven by fluid from the spray system. -
Page 87: Econo-Mark Foam Marker
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS Econo-Mark Foam Marker The foam marker nozzle is mounted at the boom A foam marker can be purchased from your dealer tip with the mounting bracket (A). to prevent overlap of the booms. The foam is mixed in a mixing chamber at the boom tips to get a consistent foam mark. -
Page 88: Boom Touch Down Wheels
Refer to the dealer setup instructions for the windscreen kit. Nozzle Tips TeeJet offers a wide range and variety of nozzles that can be fitted to the MacDon sprayer attachment to reduce drift and for different spray applications. Boom Touch Down Wheel... -
Page 89: Conversion Factors
CONVERSION FACTORS Length Velocity 1 foot = 0.306 meters 1 mph = 1.61 kph 1 mile = 5280’ Area Pressure 1 acre = 43560 sq. ft 1 psi = 6.89 kPa 1 acre = 0.405 hectare 1 psi = 0.069 Bar 1 hectare = 2.47 acres 100 kPa = 1 Bar Volume...