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  • Page 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS atomizzatori e impolveratori...
  • Page 2 ! Our first goal, is to get our Customers happy for having met us! The “Spare parts catalogue” of this sprayer/sprayhead isavailable in the “restricted area” on website www.cima.it. In order to accede, use: User name: sprayer Password: 844719KE...
  • Page 3 LOW-VOLUME SPRAYERS TRAILER-MOUNTED MODELS LINK Model: ........... Serial Number: ........... OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS S.p.A. 27040 Montù Beccaria - Loc. Molino Quaroni - (PV) - ITALIA Tel. +39.0385.246636 r.a. - Fax +39.0385.246637 http://www.cimaitalia.com...
  • Page 5 This publication consists of 64 pages, subdivided as follows: N° OF PAGE REVISION BASE from I to VI March 2002 from 1 to 58 March 2002 ADDITIONAL RECORDS AND VARIANTS REVISION DESCRIPTION First Edition, March 2001 Second Edition, January 2002 Third edition, March 2002 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    4.4.2 Wheel’s: dimensions and operating pressures ..............26 4.4.3 Technical specifications for fans and pump ................ 27 COUPLING MODALITIES ....................28 HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR ..................28 MOUNTING OF THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT ..............29 INSTALLATION OF REMOTE CONTROLS ..............29 LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 7 FAN SHAFT SUPPORT OIL REPLACEMENT ..............45 13.4 CLEANING OF FILTER’S CARTRIDGE ................46 13.5 PURGING OF RESIDUES FROM FILTER ................ 47 13.6 CLEANING OF THE FAN ....................47 13.7 FAN BELT TENSIONER ...................... 48 13.8 PUMP BELT TENSIONER ....................48 LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 8 REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL PANEL’S FUSES ............54 15.3 PRESSURE GAUGE REPLACEMENT ................54 INTEGRATIVE DIAGRAMS ....................55 16.1 HYDRO-PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM ..................55 16.2 WIRING DIAGRAM ......................56 NOISE LEVEL ........................57 WARRANTY ......................... 57 ATTACHMENT : DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE ............ 58 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 9: Foreword

    Read every part of this manual, paying attention to the WARNING and DANGER indications both on the text and on the machine or on components. All operations suggested by the manual will have to be followed with the utmost care and only after having understood the negative consequences of improper usage. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 10: Updates

    Possible updates that C.I.M.A. S.p.A. will provide the owner of the sprayer will be accompanied by instructions to insert in this publication. Should the machine be sold, the owner must inform the new purchaser that he should notify C.I.M.A S.p.A. of his address in order to receive possible future integrating issues and/or updates. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 11: Glossary

    Every decal is marked with its part number, in case it needs to be replaced. Safety 1 - 95001 - STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE TRACTOR’S CONTROL PANEL BEFORE CARRYING OUT ALL MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OPERATIONS - Positioned over the servo amplifier unit protection plastic casing. LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 12 15 - 95057 - HAND WASHING TANK TAP - Positioned on the left-hand side of the tank, next to the tap. 16 - 95065 - WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE SPRAYER WITHOUT LIQUID IN THE TANK - Positioned on the tank, in the left section. LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 13 Positioning of the safety, use and maintenance decals 00320 NOTE: The numbers with the asterisk (*) indicate the adhesives relevant ei- ther to optional components or to accessories to be applied ONLY on the models and versions on which this is foreseen. LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 14 00321 00322 NOTE: The numbers with the asterisk (*) indicate the adhesi- ves relevant either to optional components or to acces- sories to be applied ONLY on the models and versions on which this is foreseen. LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 15 COLLEGAMENTO / SCOLLEGAMENTO TUBO RIEMP CONNECTION / DISCONNECTION FILLING PIPE CONNEXION / DECONNEXION TUYAU DE REMPL CONEXION / DESCONEXION TUBO DE CARGA SVUOTAMENTO SERBAT./POMPA VIDAGE CUVE ET POMPE TANK & PUMP DRAINING DRENAJE DE TANQUE Y BOMBA 95069 95060 95080 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 16: General Information

    Carry out the assembly only if the drive outlets of both tractor and sprayer are equipped with the protection counter-guard; — check that the cardan shaft is blocked by the appropriate anti-rotation chains; — keep people and animals away from the machine before starting it up; LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 17: Safety Systems

    The pictures illustrate the machine’s guarded parts: PROTECTION GRILL PROTECTION COVER 00322 FAN SERVO AMPLIFIER REMOVABLE PROTECTION COVER FOR THE FAN SWITCHING-OFF DEVICE (For versions in which this is envisaged) PTO PROTECTION CASING 00321 00198 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 18: Handling Of Agro-Chemicals

    — the availability of proper equipment able to stop the uncontrolled spilling and flowing of the mixture; — a retaining valve on the feed pipe when the filling of the tank takes place directly from the waterworks system. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 19: Disposal Of Empty Containers And Agro-Chemical Residues

    - when difficulty in breathing is experienced for the anti-dust filters of class P1 and P2. In any case it is necessary to make use of all personal means of protection as suggested by the manufacturers. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 20: Machine's Structural Analysis

    (*) For versions in UNIT-WASHING which this 00324 TANK AGITATION envisaged ADDITIONAL PUMP (*) HAND WASHING PNEUMATIC TANK AGITATOR SECONDARY PLUNGER TAP FILLER (BS) MAIN FILLER (BP) CENTRIFUGAL MAIN TANK JOINING ELBOW FORWARD FRAME 00322 REAR BEARING AXLE FRAME FEET LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 21: Frame

    4.1 FRAME The LINK trailer-mounted sprayer frame consists of two sections: the front section, supporting the fan-servo amplifier unit, and the rear one, supporting the tank. FRAME FRONT SECTION FRAME REAR SECTION ARTICULATED JOINT 00259 The connection between the frame two sections is realized by means of a special articulated joint, which is integral with the frame front section and assures a completely free movement to both the frame sections.
  • Page 22 The forks can moreover be turned, in order to modify the hoisting device lower coupling width. - To be length-regulated, by 5 – 10 cm. displacements. After every regulation, carefully tighten all the screws and the bolts concerned by the intervention. 00267 LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 23 The bearing feet can be fastened to the sprayer in 2 different positions, according with the different operational requirements: Position A - front feet downwards and rear foot lowered: THIS ALLOWS TO UNCOUPLE the tractor and assures the sprayer stability, when it isn’t coupled to the same one. LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 24 TIONS OF THE HOISTING DEVICE COUPLING FORKS, OF THE AXLE AND OF THE WHEELS IS CHARGED TO THE OPERATOR, WHO HAS BOTH TO REALIZE AND TO ASSURE THE NECESSARY SAFETY CONDITIONS, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 25: Fan Servo Amplifier

    The closed blades’ impeller is sheet steel realized and dynamically balanced; the air intake opening on the casing is protected by a grating, especially foreseen for this purpose. SHAKER AIR INTAKE 00251 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 26: Hydraulic Circuit Components

    TO THE DISTRIBUTION *For versions in which this is envisaged HEAD PNEUMATIC AGITATION ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR AND CONTROL UNIT PLUNGER P16* TANK HYDRAULIC AGITATION P12* P11* P10* UNIT-WASHING P13* TANK P15* P14* P11* P12* P14* P15* FILLER PIPE (ACCESSORY) 00327 LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 27 Positioned on the pipe (T1), between the tank (P1) and the pump (P4), it is equipped with a closing plug of the discharge fitting, with the relevant safety chain. The 3-way lever (P3) can be positioned as here following specified: LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 28 Fastened on the unit left front section, it is connected with the 3-way cock (P3) and with the pressure regulator (P5). THE PUMP HAS NEVER TO RUN DRY PUMP (P4) DELIVERY PIPE It connects the pump (P4) with the pressure regulator (P5). LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 29 — OPEN (position “a”) the cock, in order to carry out the drainage or the mixing of the powder products; — CLOSE (position “c”) the cock when those operations aren’t required. LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 30 Each tap permits the spraying from a single side of the head: to the right and to the left respectively. They are open when the levers are set in the vertical position. They are closed when the levers are horizon- tal. 00215 LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 31 (For the models on which it is foreseen) Fastened on the machine right front side, it is connected to the suction tank, through cock (P11), and to the delivery tank, through cock (P12). THE PUMP HAS NEVER TO OPERATE DRY. LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 32 Positioned on the pipe (T6), between the centrifugal pump (P10) and the main tank (P1), it can be set to the following positions: a – Open The liquid is sent from the centrifugal pump (P10) to the main tank (P1). b – Closed 00280 LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 33 NOTE: In order to carry out the unit washing, the 3-way cock (P3) has to be set to position “B”. b – Closed UNIT WASHING PIPES (For the models on which it is foreseen) It connects the unit washing tank (P13) to the unit washing cock (P14). LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    (kg) LINK001GB 4.4.2 - Wheels: dimensions and operating pressures WHEEL- MODEL MEASURE PRESSURE LINK 45 600 - LINK 50 800 175/70.13 atm. 2,5 LINK45 800 - LINK50 800 7,00-12 atm. 2,5 LINK45 1000 - LINK 50 1000 10/80.12...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications For Fans And Pump

    4.4.3 - Technical specifications for fans and pump Centrifugal Fan LINK 45 LINK50 Fan Diameter (mm) Fan speed (giri/min.) 4500 4000 Air flow rate (m 5400 7550 Air speed (m/s) P ower absorbed (kW) LINK003GB The performance specified is obtained with the drive outlet (PTO) at 540 RPM For a good result of the treatments this condition MUST ALWAYS BE OBSERVED during the machine’s operation.

  • Page 36: Coupling Modalities

    The hitching between sprayer and tractor must be carried out on a flat surface, keeping away people not involved in the operation, as well as children and animals. Pairing suggested for tractors LINK 45 LINK 50 of at least CV SAE...

  • Page 37: Mounting Of The Transmission Shaft

    00083 5.3 - INSTALLATION OF REMOTE CONTROLS 5.3.1 - Manual 2-tap distributor - P8 1 – Mount the securing bracket on the tractor within the driver’s reach. 2 – Insert the distributor’s bayonet support in the securing bracket.. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 38: Electrical Control Panel - E8

    2 solenoid valves of the electrical distributor “E7”. Should this fault take place when they are in the open position, it is neces- sary to: - Stop the tractor and remove the key from the control panel. MOUNTING BRACKET 00086 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 39: Distribution Devices

    6.1 - TYPES AND IDENTIFICATION CODES Distribution device - Head LINK 45 LINK 50 4+4 diffuser head with 8 taps T.4+4.45.01 T.4+4.50.01 5+5 diffuser head with 10 taps T.5+5.45.01...

  • Page 40: Accessories

    It is an accessory utilised to modify the direction of the pulverising. It can be used only with some types of distribution devices. All indications and instructions are provided in the use and maintenance booklet of the distribution devices with which it can be used. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 41: Filling

    4. Reposition the mobile protection cover and fasten the locking nut properly. 5. Start the tractor and carry out the filling operation. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 42: Fan Engagement To Perform The Treatment

    9a2. Close the main filler (BP) of the tank. 9a3. Complete the filling with water through the secondary filler (BS). 9a4. Close the cover of the secondary filler (BS). 9b. WITH POWDER PRODUCTS, WHEN USING THE MIXER (IF FORESEEN) LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 43: Filling With The Specific Pipe

    10. Position the lever of the 3-way cock (P3) to “A”. 11. Completely open the pressure regulator (P5), by turning the handle anti-clockwise. LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 44 Properly tighten the screw nut securing the mobile protection cover. 25. Start the tractor. 26. Engage the Power Takeoff and set it up to a running rate of at least 500 r.p.m., in order to carry out a further agitation. 27. CARRY OUT THE TREATMENT. LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 45 COLLEGAMENTO / SCOLLEGAMENTO TUBO RIEMP CONNECTION / DISCONNECTION FILLING PIPE CONNEXION / DECONNEXION TUYAU DE REMPL CONEXION / DESCONEXION TUBO DE CARGA SVUOTAMENTO SERBAT./POMPA VIDAGE CUVE ET POMPE 00328 TANK & PUMP DRAINING DRENAJE DE TANQUE Y BOMBA 00319 00280 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 46: Agitation

    2. Unscrew the drainage plug. 3. Turn the lever to position “B” (draining open). 4. When the draining is completed, position again the lever of the 3-way cock (P3) to “a” (draining closed), and screw again the chain plug. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 47: Operating Procedures

    BE POURED IN THE TANK MUST BE MADE READY. Before starting the filling cycle, check: - the EFFICIENCY of the Distribution device (HEAD); - that the SPRAYING POINTS (DIFFUSERS) ARE CLEAN; - that the CARTRIDGE AND THE DELIVERY FILTER (P6) ARE CLEAN LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 48 INTERVENTION, THE LOCATION-STORAGE AREAS MUST BE LEFT IN THE CONDITION REQUIRED FOR THE CARRYING OUT OF THEIR PREVENTION AND PROTECTION FUNCTIONS. • BEFORE STARTING THE TRACTOR, KEEP AWAY PERSONS OR ANIMALS AND NEVER LEAVE IT UNATTENDED DURING THE PREPARATION OPERATION. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 49: The Treatment

    Check the efficiency of the distribution device (head) and the cleaning of the pulverising points (diffusers), possibly replacing them if found to be damaged. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 50: End Of Seasonal Cycle

    The use of detergent products for the cleaning operations is allowed only in the observance of the regulations in force. For these, the operator must gather the relevant information from the specifically appointed bodies ruling on this subject. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 51: Transport

    3. Hoist the sprayer on the transport mean, towing it with a careful and constant movement. 00289 4. Position the sprayer on the transporting vehicle in perfectly stable conditions. 5. During transport the machine must be immobilised and fastened to the carrier by way of suitable strapping. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 52: Maintenance Operations

    • Carefully clean the greasing nipples and the oil filler in order to avoid that, during lubrication, dirt might be introduced. SUPPLEMENTARY PUMP BEARINGS (*) FREE WHEEL FAN BELT TENSIONER SUPPORT 00321 WHEEL HUB ARTICULATED JOINT (*) For versions in which this is envisaged LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 53: Fan Shaft Support Oil Level Check

    2. Remove the oil drain plug and let the oil completely flow out from the fan shaft support. 3. Check the oil drain plug and the relevant seal for integrity, replace them, if necessary, and close again the oil drain plug. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 54: Cleaning Of Filter's Cartridge

    Pay attention to the assembling of the lid’s “O” Ring as the incor- KNOB rect sealing of the filter will jeopardise the BODY proper operation of the sprayer and cause OF FILTER loss of the mixture. 00336 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 55: Purging Of Residues From Filter

    8. Fasten the fan casing, with the collar (5), to the rear cover and with the collar (1) to the union elbow. 9. Mount back the distribution device (head). Carefully tighten all the fastening collars’ bolts.. LEGEND 1. UNION ELBOW FASTENING COLLAR 2. FAN CASING 3. IMPELLER 4. SCREW NUT 5. FAN CASING FASTENING COLLAR 00251 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 56: Fan Belt Tensioner

    L = 9 ÷ 12 cm 00230 00321 13.8 - PUMP BELT TENSIONER Check length “L” of the spring (refer to picture): it should be in tension between 4 and 5 cm. L = 4 ÷ 5 cm 00231 00320 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 57: Tank Removal Or Replacement

    9. Screw on every belt the adjusting screw nut, in order to get the belts themselves tensioned and to firmly fasten the tank to the frame. 10. Mount back both the safety split pins. Check the tank fastening belt tension before each treatments. 00332 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 58: Table Of Maintenance Operations

    Clamps and fittings: CHECK PROPER TIGHTENING Wheels: CHECK THE NUT TIGHTENING AND CHEC K TYRE PRESSURE Axle and wheels hubs: CHECK THE BOLT TIGHTENING Sprayer: EXTERIOR WASHING Hydraulic circuit and tank: COMPLETELY DRAIN AND WASH Sprayer: STORA GE LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 59: Faults Finding

    3. CAUSE: Centrifugal pump defective. See “B”. REMEDY: As per point “B”. 4. CAUSE: Gauge defective. REMEDY: Replace the pressure gauge. D. FAULT: Vibration of fan unit 1. CAUSE: Fan dirty. REMEDY: Clean. (It is advisable to refer to the C.I.M.A. service point). LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 60 6. CAUSE: Broken pump belt. REMEDY: Replace the belt (See Paragraph 15.1). THE CAUSES AND REMEDIES FOR THE FAULTS CONCERNING THE DELIVERY OF THE SPRAYING BY ONE OR MORE DIFFUSERS ARE INDICATED IN THE USE AND MAINTE- NANCE MANUAL OF EACH SPRAYHEAD. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 61: Repairs Allowed

    6. Mount back the fan assembly protection ca- sing. 00233 FIXING SCREW PUMP TRAPEZOID BELT PROTECTION 00038 COVER 00014 00232 Carefully tighten the screws that were undone during the belt replacement. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 62: Replacement Of Electrical Panel's Fuses

    Stop the motor and remove the starting key from the tractor control panel. 1. Unscrew and remove the defective pressure gauge ; 2. Replace the pressure gauge. GAUGE 00333 ANY OTHER INTERVENTION HAS TO BE CARRIED OUT AT A C.I.M.A. CUSTOMERS’ SERVICING CENTER. LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 63: Integrative Diagrams

    REGULATORS SUPPLEMENTARY P10* PUMP MANUAL DISTRIBUTOR 3-WAY P15* FILTRO MIXER TAP PUMP P14* FILLER PIPING P13* CONNECTION ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONTROL DISTRIBUTOR MAIN PANEL CONNECTOR Cable W2 Cable W1 * For the versions in which it is envisaged 00334 LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 64: Wiring Diagram

    16.2 - WIRING DIAGRAM 00001GB LINK 3-2002...

  • Page 65: Noise Level

    NOISE LEVEL Aerial noise emitted Spray atomiser model L qA - dB(A) LINK 45 92,0 ± 0,2 LINK 50 93,0 ± 0,2 LINK009GB WARRANTY THE OWNER AND/OR THE OPERATOR OF THE SPRAYER ARE NOT PERMITTED TO MODIFY THE STRUCTURE OR THE SPECIFIC OPERATION OF THE SPRAYER ITSELF.

  • Page 66: Attachment: Declaration Of Compliance

    19 ATTACHMENT: DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE 19 LINK 3-2002...
  • Page 68 S.p.A. 27040 Montù Beccaria - Loc. Molino Quaroni - (PV) - ITALIA Tel. +39.0385.246636 r.a. - Fax +39.0385.246637 http://www.cima.it...

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