MacDon 625 Operator's Manual page 84

Spray system
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Problem
Sprayer Attaching and Removal
Tractor header forks not aligned
with holes when the forks are
positioned in the sprayer
attachment legs.
Hydraulics
Vertical boom lift cylinder seal
leaks.
Micro-Trak MT-3405
Rate Controller
Sprayer output does not match
calculated application rate.
The rate controller displays a
reading that fluctuates rapidly and
erratically during spray application.
NOTE: Always wash the outside of the sprayer and rinse the spray system with clean water prior to
working on the sprayer.
* See your Windrower Dealer
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Probable Cause
Tractor approached at an angle to
the main frame of the sprayer
attachment and the holes are
slightly off center.
The tractor header cylinders have
not been fully extended.
The boom props have sunk in soft
soil
and
now
suspension is no longer slack.
Seals are ruined and must be
replaced.
Refer to the Micro-Trak MT-3405 Operator's Manual for trouble shooting and
information on maintenance and service.
Operator
is
accelerating
decelerating
the
erratically, resulting in uneven
output.
The nozzle tips selected for the
application are not correct.
The servo valve cannot control
the flow to the booms because
sprayer pump output is too great.
This
may
occur
hydraulic
oil
is
operating
temperature
outside temperature increases.
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Solution
Back away from the sprayer
attachment
Adjust the approach and try
picking up attachment again.
Fully
extend
cylinders when the tractor is
positioned
attachment legs.
Reduce the tension in vertical
the
boom
suspension by loosening the nut
on the draw bolt. After sprayer
attachment is secured, adjust
clevis to the previous length.
Remove
disconnecting and pulling out the
top of the mast. A lifting device
of at least 20 feet must be used.
and
Adjust the speed control lever
windrower
slowly and consistently to allow
the monitor 5 to 10 seconds to
adjust to the spray rate.
Check the nozzle tip selection.
Ensure the application rate and
speed
match
application rate.
Reduce the flow to the sprayer
pump by turning the reel speed
and conveyor speed dials until
when
the
the
rate
heated
to
fluctuate normally.
or
the
nozzle pressure is matched with
the application
selected
application speed.
Refer
Page
with
the
tractor.
tractor
header
in
the
sprayer
cylinders
by
the
desired
controller
readings
Ensure the
rate
for
the
nozzle
tip
and
to
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