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NITRO SPRAYER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL 4000 SERIES MODELS DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD Part Number 21.47116 April 2011 MILLER-ST.NAZIANZ,INC. P.O. BOX 127 ST. NAZIANZ, WI 54232 920/773-2121 FAX:920/773-1200...
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Disassembly, Inspect, Clean, Measure, and Assembly are provided. Make sure the maintenance technician reads and understands this manual before working on the Miller Nitro Sprayer. Failure to follow the recommended procedures may result in injury and equipment damage, and could void the war- ranty.
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Miller Nitro Sprayer Hydraulic Oil Recommendation ........
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number Model 4315 ..............1-41 Model 4365 .
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number Cab Interior Panels and Floor Mat ........... . . 2-14 REMOVAL .
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number Training Seat ..............2-28 REMOVAL .
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number Hydraulic Ladder Lift Cylinder............3-52 REMOVAL .
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number INSTALLATION ..............4-29 Cooling Package .
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number Air Conditioner Compressor Belt ............4-50 REMOVAL .
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NITRO 4000 SERIES MAIN LIFT JACK P/N 21.43250........
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number REMOVAL ..............5-20 INSTALLATION .
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number SUSPENSION ACCUMULATORS ..........5-45 Charge .
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number SPRAYER TROUBLESHOOTING ..........6-18 Flow Meter Maintenance and Adjustment .
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Table of Contents - continued Title Page Number HYDRAULIC HOSE ROUTING CHARTS Brake Valve/Hydraulic Hose Routing ................ Hyd Hose Routing - 3 Flow Control Valve/Hydraulic Hose Routing ............. Hyd Hose Routing - 4 Product Pump Motor/Hydraulic Hose Routing ............Hyd Hose Routing - 5 Steering Valve/Hydraulic Hose Routing ..............
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Miller Nitro Sprayer Hydraulic Oil Recommendation ........
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Table of Contents - Chapter 1 - continued Title Page Number Nitro Sprayer Model Specifications ........... . 1-38 Model 4215 / 4215HT .
MAKE SURE that every individual who operates or works with this equipment, whether family member or employee, is familiar with these safety precautions. Miller-St. Nazianz provides guards for exposed moving parts for the operator’s protection; however, some areas cannot be guarded or shielded in order to make sure of proper operation.
General Safety Precautions Read and understand all of the safety precautions and warnings before performing any repair. This list contains the general safety precautions that must be followed to provide personal safety. Special safety precautions are included in the procedures when they apply. •...
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Sprayer Safety Precautions Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in explosive atmospheres. The pump should be used only with liquids compatible with the pump component materials. Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury and/or property damage and will void the product warranty.
• Agricultural pesticide and herbicide mist or liquid can cause permanent eye, skin, or lung damage or death. Always wear proper protective clothing, goggles, respirator, gloves, or other protective garments as recom- mended by the labels of the chemicals used. Prolonged exposure to pesticides can cause injury or death.
DO NOT weld on the rim! NO WELDING SHOULD BE DONE without prior authoriza- tion from Miller-St. Nazianz. DO NOT put a tube in the tire! DO NOT use tire sealant in the tire! These types of repairs can allow the defect to propagate to the point that the rim could fail resulting in personal injury or severe damage to the sprayer.
Moving a Downed Vehicle Obtain the Miller kit Part Number 21.25539, or have available the two O-ring face seal Run Tees and Port-A-Power adapter included in the kit. Fill the Port-A-Power with clean, 68 weight hydraulic oil only to prevent contamination of the hydraulic system.
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Prepare for hose disconnects and valve plugging; set out the Port-A-Power, along with the fittings from the kit P/N 21.25539 (see Drawing below for details). 1 - 9...
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Locate ports labeled X, X1, and X2 on the BOU block. Remove the hose connected at the X port and connect it to one of the Tee fittings; insert a plug into the valve con- nection point from which the hose was removed. Remove the hose connected at the X1 port and connect it to one of the Tee fittings;...
Safety Sign and Decal Locations SAFETY SIGNS 1 - 11...
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Safety Signs - continued WARNING Avoid bodily injuries from hydraulic oil and gas under pressure. Before removing or charging accumulator 1. Start engine. 2. Relieve the pressure in the circuit by collapsing the cylinder and holding the valve open for 5 seconds. 3.
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Safety Signs - continued LADDER MAY MOVE SUDDEN LY WITHOUT WARNING. STAND CLEAR OF LADDER SWING PATH. FAILURE TO HEED MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJU RY. 21-30945 21.09026 21.30945 (Qty 1) Ladder Caution 21.09026 (Qty 2) Walkway Danger CAUTION 1. Read owners manual before operating this spraye r.
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907219 (Qty 2) Decal - Red Retroflective Left Side Shown 907221 (Qty 2) Decal - Orange Florescent Left Side Shown 907220 (Qty 2) Decal - Yellow Retroflective Left Side Shown (Front side of boom saddle) SMV Emblem 907225 SMV Emblem SIS (Speed Indicator Symbol) 21.42045 SIS Decal (40 mph)
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Major Components Locations REAR FRONT FRONT REAR Rinse Tank Sprayer Boom, Center Section Hand Rinse Tank Fuel Tank Engine Product Tank Hydraulic Oil Tank (behind engine panel) 1 - 15...
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Hoses/Fittings - General Hose and Fitting Care The hose manufacturers’ guidance should be followed Application Basics on the selection of hose fittings, hose types, and instal- lation, as well as compatibility with the pressure rating of Hydraulic hoses, fittings, and hose assemblies connect the system within which they will be used.
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System Check Intervals for Replacements A system check should be performed after making any Hose assemblies and seals used on hose fittings and repairs or replacements. Eliminate all air entrapment af- adapters will eventually age, harden, wear, and deterio- ter completing the installation(s). Operate the system at rate under thermal cycling and compression set.
Fittings Specifications Hand-tighten fitting until backup washer or washer TIGHTENING HYDRAULIC FITTINGS face (if straight fitting) bottoms on face and O-ring is seated. Position angle fittings by unscrewing no more than one turn. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin Tighten straight fittings to torque shown in O-ring Fit- causing serious...
TIGHTENING FLARE TYPE FITTINGS Lubricate connection and hand-tighten swivel nut un- til snug. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might To prevent twisting the hose, use two wrenches. cause leakage. Place one wrench on the hose end body and with the Align hose end with fitting before tightening.
Hardware Torque Specifications Use the torque values listed in the following Hardware Torque Charts when tightening hardware (excluding: locknuts and self- tapping, thread-forming and sheet metal screws) unless specified otherwise. All torque values are in in-lb or ft-lb as indicated. Hardware Torque Chart - SAE Grade 2 and 5 SAE Grade 2 Assembly Torque SAE Grade 5 Assembly Torque...
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