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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Model 458 5 Gallon Preservative Applicator Forage Harvester #010-0458 REVISED 6/22...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
HARVEST TEC 458 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Installation of Applicator’s Main Frame on Baler 3 – 4 Location of the Spray Tips on the Baler 4 - 6 Completion of the Plumbing Location of the Controls and Wiring to the Implement... -
Page 3: Installation Of Applicator's Main Frame On Baler
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Harvest Tec 458 electronic applicator designed specifically for the application of hay preservative on conventional balers as well as round balers. By following these installation and operating instructions, the effectiveness of the hay preservative and the applicators life will be maximized. -
Page 4: Location Of The Spray Tips On The Baler
Adjustable wrenches work well for this. Use the following guidelines for locating tips. (Note: 458’s are shipped as a two nozzle set up. If your baler requires more you will need to order additional parts) - Page 5 Conventional Square Balers Mount the left hand nozzle. Located the nozzle so that it is approximately 80% across the width of the pick-up head. Example: If the head is 60” wide, locate the nozzle 48” from the right side of the head (60”...
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Page 6: Completion Of The Plumbing
Bend the nozzle bars up so that the tip sprays in the generally horizontal direction and is pointed toward the intake rolls of the baler at the end of the pick-up head. The tips should be located so that they will be somewhere between 14” and 18” from the normal path of hay. Step 3. -
Page 7: Box Adjustment
C. BOX ADJUSTMENT Electronic units control application rate by regulating pump speed. The control box is factory set, but from time to time may require readjustment. First TURN OFF POWER. Second, remove the control box cover. Lastly, turn the power back on and make the following adjustments: 1. -
Page 8: Operation
Step 5. Operation The 458 applicator is very simple to operate. After installing the applicator, fill a jug with 2 gallons of water. With control box connected to the applicator and the power cord hooked to the 12-volt battery we can start the test. First flip on the toggle switch. You might hear the buzzing of the motor. Turn the dial on the control box until the gauge starts to climb. -
Page 9: Determining The Rate Of Chemical
To find the exact amount required, for a given hay moisture, refer to the label on the drum or contact the manufacture. Harvest Tec applicators come with three sets of tips. If your chemical requires rates other than what these tips deliver you will need to purchase them through your dealer. -
Page 10: Selecting Tip And Setting Pressure For Round Balers
SELECTING TIPS AND SETTING PRESSURE FOR ROUND BALERS Once you have determined your tons per hour and the amount of chemical needed for the moisture you are applying at, you can select your tips and determine your gauge settings. 1. Multiply the tons per hour by the amount of chemical required for the moisture you are applying at. -
Page 11: Selecting Tips And Setting Pressure For Conventional Square Balers
SELECTING TIPS AND SETTING PRESSURE FOR CONVENTIONAL SQUARE Once you have determined your tons per hour and the amount of chemical needed for the moisture you are applying at, you can select nozzles and determine your gauge settings. 1. Multiply the tons per hour by the amount of chemical required for the moisture you are applying at. -
Page 12: General Calibration Charts
GENERAL CALIBRATION CHARTS POUNDS PER HOUR WITH TWO NOZZLES INCLUDED IN KIT MEDIUM HIGH YELLOW GREEN BLUE BLACK 650033-SS 650050-SS 6501-SS 6502-SS 6503-SS POUNDS PER HOUR WITH THREE NOZZLES YELLOW GREEN BLUE BLACK 650067 XR11001 XR110015 XR11002 XR11004 CENTER 650033 650050 6502 6503... - Page 13 LITRES PER HOUR WITH TWO NOZZLES GREEN BLUE 650050 6501 6502 13.6 27.3 54.5 15.9 32.6 65.1 17.4 35.6 71.2 19.7 39.4 78.7 21.2 42.4 84.8 22.7 45.4 90.8 23.5 48.4 96.9 50.7 101.4 26.5 27.3 ML PER MINUTE WITH TWO NOZZLES GREEN BLUE 650050...
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Page 14: Electronic Control Box Wiring Diagram
ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX WIRING DIAGRAM Hay indicator Relay wiring order 1: Blue 2: Black 3: Orange 4: Green 5: Not Used Hay Indicator wiring order: 1: Brown 2: Blue 3: Black 4: White (not used) -
Page 15: Routine Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 1. Clean the tip strainers and main strainer every 10 hours of operation or more frequently if required. 2. Depending on the product being used, the system may need to be flushed with water at a regular interval (consult with manufacturer of the chemical.) 3. -
Page 16: Parts List
MODEL 458 PARTS LIST Description Part# Base 001-4501A Bottle Holders 001-4501B Pump Holders 001-4501C Pump 007-4120S Gauge 002-2208Z Pump Wire Harness 006-4574 Intake Screen 002-4565 Intake Check Valve 002-4564 Flex Spout Manifold (M 003-4508A Flex Spout Manifold (F) 003-4508B Jug Cap... - Page 17 MODEL 458 PARTS LIST Description Part# Description Part# Left Holder 001-4501D Tip Kit (Complete) 030-9001 Right Holder 001-4501E Includes Following Nozzle Strap 001-4215 Plastic Box 008-9000 Nozzle Holders 004-4710 Red Cap 004-1207B ¼” Tubing (Hose) 002-9006 Low Output Tip 004-650050-SS Jaco Straight ¼”...
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Page 18: Warranty And Liability Agreement
Harvest Tec, LLC. within 30 days of the failure. Parts must be returned through the selling dealer and distributor, transportation charges prepaid. - Page 19 HARVEST TEC, LLC. P.O. BOX 63 2821 HARVEY STREET HUDSON, WI 54016 PHONE: 715-386-9100 1-800-635-7468 FAX: 715-381-1792 Email: info@harvesttec.com...
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