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- Page 1 Operator’s Spray Star 1762 (440 System) March 2014 Product Support: Hwy SS & Poplar Ave; Cameron WI 54822 1-800-891-9435 productsupport@smithco.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction ....................1-10 Introduction ....................1 Symbols ....................2-3 General Safe Practices ................4 Safe Spraying Practices ................5 Specifications .....................6 Optional Spray Equipment................6 Set Up ....................7-8 Controls & Instruments ................9-10 Operation ....................11-23 Machine Operation Instructions ............11-13 Console Features ..................14 Console Programming ................15 Console Calibration ................ -
Page 3: Introduction
For easy access record your Serial and Model numbers here. Information needed when ordering replacement parts: 1. Model number of machine. 2. Serial number of machine. 3. Name and part number of part. 4. Quantity of parts. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 4: Symbols
Temperature Gasoline Diesel Glow Plug - On Glow Plug - Off Glow Plug Hour Meter Hour Meter Fuse Hand Throttle Choke - Closed Choke - Open Park Brake Hydraulic Oil Park Brake Release Level PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... - Page 5 Up/Down Arrow Down/Lower Up/Raise Manual No Smoking Moving Parts Operation Step Hot Surface Pinch Point Hydraulic Fluid Lift Arm Tractor Penetration Engage Disengage Ground Speed Fast Slow Forward High Warning Danger Reverse Neutral Caution PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
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Page 6: General Safe Practices
These machines are intended for professional maintenance on golf courses, sports turf, and any other area maintained turf and related trails, paths and lots. No guaranty as to the suitability for any task is expressed or implied. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 7: Safe Spraying Practices
19. TRANSPORT - Machine must be stopped to raise or lower booms. Because of cam system, if booms are raised in transit they can fall forward or backward when coming to a stop or while traveling on uneven terrain. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 8: Specifications
18.5 ft HD Super Boom 17-601 15 ft HD Super Boom 14-283 Foam Marker System 14-585 Roll Bars (Factory Installed) 14-285 Foam Marker System (Dealer Installed) 16-906 Electric Rewind Hose Reel, 200-ft/61m 16-129 Manual Rewind Hose Reel, 200-ft/61m PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 9: Set Up
Gasoline is flammable, caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or an enclosed area, fumes are explosive and dangerous to inhale. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... - Page 10 10. Inspect steering, throttle and shift linkages for good hookups and clear travel. 11. Check anti-vibration mounts on engine frame. 12. Check controls for smooth, proper working operation. Lubricate as needed. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
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Page 11: Controls & Instruments
By pushing down it will turn on/off the booms. For the 440 System the Master Switch on the computer must be off for the master boom control switch to work. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... - Page 12 12 volt electrical system of the vehicle. The master switch controls all boom switches. Boom switch #1 controls left boom, boom switch #2 controls center boom, and boom switch #3 controls right boom. Pressure switch increases or decreases spraying pressure through the motorized control valve. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
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Page 13: Machine Operation Instructions
For further adjustment unbolt seat from seat panel, move to other set of holes and re-bolt. STEERING Hydraulic steering. Before operating acquaint yourself with the steering. Avoid sharp turns at high speeds, on slopes or unsafe terrain. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 14: Operation
While towing the Spray Star 1760 place shift lever in neutral and disengage park brake. HILLSIDE OPERATION Do NOT stop or start suddenly on any slope. Be especially cautious when changing direction. Do NOT operate vehicle on slopes greater than 20°. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... - Page 15 You can change orifice disc sizes to enhance spray system performance. Smaller discs reduce amount of agita- tion (desirable in some foaming materials) and make more dischargeable liquid available for nozzles. Larger (or none) discs increase amount of agitation and make less dischargeable liquid available for nozzles. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
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Page 16: Console Features
Volume Remaining in Carrier Tank RATE 1 CAL Target Application Rate TIME 24 hour clock (military time) RATE 2 CAL Target Application Rate TIP MONITOR Use to Display Tip Faults SELF TEST Simulates Vehicle Speed PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 17: Console Programming
If the Distance display reads any other value, divide Speed Cal by the value observed in Distance, then multiply by 5280. This will give you the correct value to enter for Speed Cal. You must round off to the nearest 3 digit number (use 120 not 120.3). PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... - Page 18 XR8004 from the Nozzle Charts Section, since it comes closest to providing the desired output. VERIFYING FLOW RATE LIMITS The flow rate of the sprayer must be within the range of 1 to 55 GPM (4 to 210 lit/min). PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
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Page 19: Initial Programming
If there is only one boom, enter "0" for width of BOOM 2. 7. Enter width in inches (cm) of BOOM 3 in the key labeled: If there is only one or two boom, enter “0” for width of BOOM 3. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... - Page 20 To “zero out” this total, at any time enter a “0” in this key. 5. To display DISTANCE (feet (meters) traveled) momentarily depress key labeled: To “zero out” this total, at any time, enter a “0” in this key. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
- Page 21 5 seconds, OLD CODE message will appear. 2. Enter 4 digit OLD CODE within 15 seconds. EXAMPLE: depress NEW CODE message will appear. Enter 4 digit code within 15 seconds. EXAMPLE: For 1285, depress PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
- Page 22 6 = 30% + Deadband 3 = 10% + Deadband 7 = 35% + Deadband Actual rate is displayed if unit does not reach deadband with in 10 seconds. “doFF” means RATE displays actual rate at all times. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
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Page 23: Initial Console Setup
11. Hold the MAN ADJ switch in DECR position for approximately 12 seconds. This assures motorized control valve is fully closed. Verify minimum pressure and RATE can be achieved. If not, consider bypass plumbing system in Appendix 3. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 24: Console Field Test
Mix according to the manufacturer’s directions. This will dissolve most residue remaining in the pump, leaving the inside of the pump clean for the next use. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 25: Spray Operation
Use dial (B) located on top of foamer to adjust pressure for the amount of foam that will be dispensed. Switch (A) also turns foamer on or off. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 26: Schematics
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 27: Wiring Schematic
WIRING SCHEMATIC PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 28: Spraying Procedure
This section is intended to offer practical guidelines for the distribution of liquid chemicals over an area of turf grass such as golf courses, park land, school grounds and lawns. SMITHCO makes no representation as to the suitability of any technique or product for any particular situation. This section is suitable for self-propelled spray vehicles or sprayers mounted onto vehicles. -
Page 29: Hose & Handgun Spraying
Pressure also affects droplet size. More pressure at the same nozzle produces smaller droplets, more subject to drift. The general rule on pressure is to use the lowest pressure possible with just enough to form adequate spray nozzle patterns. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 30: Nozzles
If the wet streaks are directly under the nozzle, the boom is too low. If the wet streaks are between the nozzles, the boom is too high. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 31: Calibration Introduction
This covers the principles of what must be known to prepare a sprayer for operation. There are other acceptable and proven methods of calibrating a turf sprayer for application. Other techniques may be more suitable depending on operational needs and technical competence of the operator. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 32: The Nozzle Chart Method Of Calibration
Once nozzle type and size have been determined, those nozzles are installed in the sprayer boom. Nozzles should be expected to be replaced after 15-20 hours of actual sprayer operation. After nozzles are installed, make trial application of water over a known area to check application rate. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 33: The "128" Method Of Boom Sprayer Calibration
1. Fill the sprayer tank with water. Run the sprayer, inspect it for leaks and make sure all systems function properly. 2. Drive the sprayer through the measured distance discussed above at normal spraying speed, record the travel time required to cover the measured distance in seconds with a stopwatch. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... - Page 34 Then, follow the remaining steps 2-10, substituting milliliters for ounces, liters for gallons, square meters for square feet and hectares for acres. AVERAGE OUTPUT (Milliliters) = APPLICATION RATE (LITERS/HECTARE) PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
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Page 35: Nozzle Performance Chart #1
48.0 40.0 34.0 2.70 1.80 1.40 1.10 0.98 73.0 58.0 49.0 42.0 3.30 2.20 1.70 1.30 1.00 74.0 59.0 50.0 3.40 2.30 1.70 1.40 Steel SS8010 1.20 91.0 72.0 60.0 4.10 2.80 2.10 1.70 PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com... -
Page 36: Nozzle Performance Chart #2
NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #2 Nozzle Type: XR TeeJet & DG TeeJet Spacing: 20 inch (51cm) Calibration: Liters Per hectare Nozzle Application Rate l/ha Pressure Capacity Speed km/h Color Size (l/min) 0.28 67.2 56.0 48.0 0.32 76.8 64.0 54.9 Orange XR8001 0.39 93.6 78.0... -
Page 37: Nozzle Performance Chart #3
NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #3 Nozzle Type: Turbo FloodJet Spacing: 40 inch (100cm) Calibration: US Gal/Acre (GPA) & US Gal/1,000 Square Feet (GPT) Nozzle Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed MPH Speed MPH Color Size (Gal/Min) 0.28 10.4 TF-VS2 0.35 13.0... -
Page 38: Nozzle Performance Chart #4
NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #4 Nozzle Type: Turbo FloodJet Spacing: 40 inch (100cm) Calibration: Liters Per Hectare Nozzle Application Rate l/ha Application Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed km/h Speed MPH Color Size (l/min) 1.11 83.3 66.6 TF-VP2 1.29 96.8 77.4 1.40 84.0 Brown TF-VP2.5... -
Page 39: Nozzle Performance Chart #5
NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #5 Nozzle Type: Turbo TurfJet Spacing: 20 inch (51cm) Calibration: US Gal/Acre (GPA) & US Gal/1,000 Square Feet (GPT) Nozzle Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed MPH (KPH) Speed MPH (KPH) 3 (5) 4 (6) 5 (8) 6 (10) 3 (5) -
Page 40: Nozzle Performance Chart #6
NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #6 Nozzle Type: Turbo TurfJet Spacing: 20 inch (51cm) Calibration: Liters Per Hectare Nozzle Application Rate l/ha Pressure Capacity Speed KPH (MPH) 4 (2.5) 6 (4) 8 (5) 10 (6) Color Size (l/min) 0.46 69.0 46.0 34.5 27.6 0.56 84.0... -
Page 41: Reference
ABBREVIATIONS AND CONVERSIONS Gallons per minute Centimeters lit/min Liters per minute Decimeters dl/min Deciliter per minute Meter Pounds per square inch Millimeters Kilometers Miles per hour Gallon per acre km/h Kilometers per hour lit/ha Liters per hectare Volume per ACRE ml/ha Milliliter per hectare Volume per Hectare... - Page 42 Valmistajan toiminimi ja täydellinen osoite ▪ Nom commercial et adresse complète du fabricant ▪ Firmenname und vollständige Adresse des Smithco Inc. Herstellers ▪ Επωνυμία και ταχυδρομική διεύθυνση κατασκευαστή ▪ A gyártó üzleti neve és teljes címe ▪ Ragione sociale e indirizzo completo 34 West Avenue del fabbricante ▪...
- Page 43 The place and date of the declaration ▪ Място и дата на декларацията ▪ Místo a datum prohlášení ▪ Sted og dato for erklæringen ▪ Plaats en Smithco West Inc. datum van de verklaring ▪ Deklaratsiooni väljastamise koht ja kuupäev ▪ Vakuutuksen paikka ja päivämäärä ▪ Lieu et date de la déclaration ▪...
- Page 44 30 days from discovery of the condition. If you need help locating an Authorized Smithco Distributor, or if you have questions regarding your warranty rights or responsibilities, you may contact us at:...
- Page 45 This warranty does not apply to normal “wear and tear” items. Normal “Wear and Tear” includes, but is not lim- ited to, damage to seats due to wear or abrasion, worn painted surfaces, scratched decals or windows, etc. Smithco may require the return of failed parts or components in order to determine the validity of any warranty claim.
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