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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Spray Star 3000 Model 3002 January, 1999 SMITHCO PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-891-9435 Hwy SS and Poplar Avenue, Cameron WI 54822 E-mail: productsupport@smithco.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction ................1-12 Introduction ................1 Symbols ................2-3 General Safe Practices ............4 Safe Spraying Practices ............5 Safety Precautions .............. 6-7 Specifications ................. 8 Optional Spray Equipment ............8 Set Up ................9-10 Controls & Instruments .............11-12 Operation ................ -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a product. Read this manual and all other manuals pertaining to the Spray Star carefully as they have safety, operating, assembly and maintenance instructions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Keep manuals in a safe place after operator and maintenance personnel have read them. -
Page 4: Symbols
SYMBOLS Read Operator’s Electrical Power No Electrical Manual Power Engine - Stop Engine - Start Engine - Run Temperature Water Engine Oil Light Temperature Gasoline Diesel Glow Plug - On Glow Plug - Off Glow Plug Hour Meter Hour Meter Fuse Hand Throttle Choke - Closed... - Page 5 SYMBOLS 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...
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Page 6: General Safe Practices
GENERAL SAFE PRACTICES 1. It is your responsibility to read this manual and all publications associated with this machine. 2. Never allow anyone to operate or service the machine or its optional equipment without proper training and instructions. Never allow minors to operate any equipment. 3. -
Page 7: Safe Spraying Practices
SAFE SPRAYING PRACTICES Persons engaged in the handling, preparation or application of chemicals must follow accepted practices to insure the safety of themselves and others, 1. WEAR protective clothing including: gloves, hat, respirator, eye protection and skin covering suitable for protection from chemicals being used. - Page 8 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. Connecting battery cables to the wrong post could result in personal injury and/or damage to the electrical system.
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) This Console (PGM F) requires selection of US (acres); SI (hectares) or TU (1,000 sq ft) area and SP1 (wheel drive, etc). In the event of console power loss, the power down delay time will default to 10 days. MEASURE CAREFULLY. - Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS Length 144" (366cm) Width 72" (183cm) Width With Booms Down 230" (584cm) Height With Booms Up 126" (320cm) Cab Height 80" (203cm) Height 53" (135cm) Wheel Base 84" (213cm) Ground Clearance 8" (20cm) Turning Radius 108" (274cm) Inside Back Tires Weight Empty 2000 lb (907kg) Weight Loaded...
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Page 11: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) SPEED Working Speed Infinitely adjustable from 3 to 6 mph (5-10 kph) Transport Speed Infinitely adjustable from 0 to 12 mph (0-20 kph) Reverse Speed Infinitely adjustable from 0 to 4 mph (0-6 kph) DRIVE CONTROL Foot operated ground speed selector pedal, electric speed control system with on/off switch, engage switch and indicator light: fixed position, hand operated engine RPM control: neutral start switch for starting STEERING... -
Page 12: Set Up
8. Machine should be greased before starting. refer to Spray Star 3000 Parts/Service Manual for location. 9. Attach the Spray Boom to the rear of the sprayer, in accordance with instructions in the Spray Star 3000 Parts/Service Manual if not already installed. The nozzles must be the correct distance above the turf as described in Spraying Procedure of this manual. - Page 13 CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS LOCATED ON THE DASHBOARD A. Hour Meter: Located in tachometer. The Hour Meter indicates the hours of machine operation. The Hour Meter operates when the ignition switch is on. B. Tachometer: Indicates engine RPM. C. Speedometer: The Speedometer indicates ground speed of vehicle in miles per hour. D.
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Page 14: Controls & Instruments
CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) CONTROL PANEL Located on right side of seat. The following are located on the control panel. A. Hand Throttle: Located outside top corner. This hand throttle is used for hose/handgun spraying, spraying and sprayer calibration. It controls engine RPM, forward for fast, opposite direction for slow. -
Page 15: Operation Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating your Spray Star 3000, become familiar with all controls and functions of the unit. Also complete all maintenance requirements and read all safety warnings. By knowing the Spray Star 3000 thoroughly, how it operates, and by doing the prescribed maintenance steps, you can expect trouble free operation for years to come. - Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) Before using the Spray Star, the operator or spray technician must familiarize themselves with all of the informa- tion on chemical spraying contained in Spraying Procedure of this manual. All testing and calibration of sprayers is to be done with water, not chemicals. This insures the safety to all involved in performing the calibration operation.
- Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) SPRAYER VALVE SETTINGS AND SPRAY TANK AGITATION The gate valve on the suction side of the pump, between the tank and the pump must be open before pump is engaged. Close this valve only when necessary to clean the filter with spray material in the spray tank. There is a manual flow control valve on the discharge side of the spray system that controls the agitator.
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Page 18: Console Features
CONSOLE FEATURES This Console (PGM F) requires selection of US (acres); SI (hectares) or TU (1,000 sq ft) area and SP1 (wheel drive, etc). A. POWER - Turns Console power OFF or ON. Turning Console OFF does not affect the data stored in the computer. -
Page 19: Console Programming
CONSOLE PROGRAMMING When entering data into the Console computer, the entry sequence is always the same. Data must be entered into the first eight keys. 1. Depress the key which you wish to enter data. 2. Depress the “Enter” key. An “E” will illuminate in the DATA display. -
Page 20: Console Calibration
CONSOLE CALIBRATION (CONTINUED) 6. Recheck the new Speed Cal numbers. Zero out Distance display as in step 3. Enter the new Speed Cal number as in step 1. Repeat steps 4 and 5. MEASURE CAREFULLY. Be sure tire is properly inflated before measuring. Measure tire in type of soil in which you will be spraying. - Page 21 INITIAL PROGRAMMING OF CONSOLE COMPUTER When you first turn on Console power, after all installation procedures have been completed, the Console will flash “CAL” in the RATE display and “US” in the DATA display. This means you must “calibrate” or program the Console before it can be operated.
- Page 22 INITIAL PROGRAMMING OF CONSOLE COMPUTER (CONTINUED) 8. Enter SPEED CAL of 688 in key labeled: 9. Enter METER CAL calibration number in key labeled: 10. Enter VALVE CAL calibration number (2123) in key labeled: 11. Enter the target RATE 1 (GPA) (lit/ha) (GPK) you want to spray in the key labeled: 12.
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Page 23: Initial Programming Of Console Computer
INITIAL PROGRAMMING OF CONSOLE COMPUTER (CONTINUED) 6. To display SPEED, momentarily depress the key labeled: 7. To display VOL/MIN., momentarily depress the key labeled: 8. To display AREA/HOUR, momentarily depress key labeled: This is an actual calculation of AREA/ HOUR at the present speed you are going. It is not an average over time. 9. - Page 24 INITIAL PROGRAMMING OF CONSOLE COMPUTER (CONTINUED) ENTER MODE SEQUENCE WITH ACTIVATED DATA-LOCK 1. Depress the key into which you wish to enter data. 2. Depress CODE message will appear. Enter your DATA-LOCK CODE. If code is correct, “E” will appear. Now enter data normally. The DATA-LOCK feature prohibits the entry of data without first entering the DATA-LOCK CODE.
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Page 25: Initial Console Setup
INITIAL PROGRAMMING OF CONSOLE COMPUTER (CONTINUED) LOW LIMIT FLOW SET POINT AND LOW LIMIT ALARM Depress until DATA display flashes. A low limit flow rate may now be entered. If actual volume Per minute falls below this limit, the Control Valve stops closing, the Alarm sounds and the rate display flashes “LL”. -
Page 26: Console Field Test
CONSOLE FIELD TEST 1. Drive down field or road at target speed with sprayer booms off, to verify SPEED readout on Console. 2. Turn on sprayer and booms and place the RATE 1/RATE 2/MAN switch to RATE 1. Increase or decrease speed by one MPH (2 kph). -
Page 27: Spray Operation
SPRAY OPERATION (CONTINUED) One of the most common causes for faulty-pump performance is corrosion inside the pump. Flush the pump and entire system with a solution that will chemically neutralize the liquid pumped. Mix according to manufacturer’s directions. This will dissolve most residue remaining in the pump, leaving the inside of the pump clean for the next use. -
Page 28: Wiring Schematic
WIRING SCHEMATIC HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC... -
Page 29: Spraying Introduction
This section is intended to offer practical guidelines for the distribution of liquid chemicals over an area of turfgrass 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 30: Hose & Handgun Spraying
HOSE & HANDGUN SPRAYING A handgun (hand-nozzle or hand-lance) is used to control and direct the spray pattern to the ground, shrub or tree. They must be constructed of long lasting and noncorrosive materials such as brass, stainless or aluminum. The handgun fits to a hose of any length from the sprayer allowing operator mobility. -
Page 31: Nozzles
NOZZLES (CONTINUED) 3. Disperse the material in a specific pattern that will insure even distribution of chemical across the swath covered by the boom. As shown (to the right) the pattern formed by flat fan (TeeJet) nozzles would show most liquid concen- trated at the center, then tapering off where it begins to overlap with the next nozzle-approximately The pattern of liquid dispersed by the hollow-cone is... -
Page 32: Calibration Introduction
CALIBRATION INTRODUCTION Calibrating simply means to adjust a set of variables on the sprayer in order to deliver the desired amount of chemical to a known area of turf. The job of calibrating the sprayer consists of balancing these variables so that your sprayer delivers the desired application rate. -
Page 33: The Nozzle Chart Method Of Calibration
THE NOZZLE CHART METHOD OF CALIBRATION The Nozzle Chart Method is useful when the sprayer nozzles are new or nearly new. It is also the most useful method to employ when the sprayer is equipped with an Electronic Spray Control System. The Electronic Spray Control System does most of the calibration work, it is up to the operator to select the proper combination of nozzle size and ground speed which will deliver the desired application rate. -
Page 34: The "128" Method Of Boom Sprayer Calibration
THE NOZZLE CHART METHOD OF CALIBRATION (CONTINUED) 5. For Sprayer with Electronic Spray Control Systems. On sprayers equipped with Electronic Spray Control Systems such as those manufactured by Raven Ind., Micro-Trak Co. and Dickey-John Co., it is still important to select the right type and size of nozzle for the required operation. - Page 35 THE “128” METHOD OF BOOM SPRAYER CALIBRATION The carrying or towing vehicle is to be traveling at the desired speed when it crosses the start line of the measured course. Repeat this procedure and determine the average of the two times. 3.
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Page 36: Nozzle Performance Chart #1
NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #1 Nozzle Type: XR TeeJet & DG TeeJet 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 Speed MPH Color Size (Gal/Min) 0.071 0.24... -
Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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-VS2 1.29 96.8 77.4 1.40 84.0 Brown TF-VS2.5... -
Page 40: 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) Color Size (Gal/Min) 3 (5) 4 (6) 5 (8) -
Page 41: 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) Color Size (l/min) 4 (2.5) 6 (4) 8 (5) 10 (6) 0.46 69.0 46.0 34.5 27.6 0.56 84.0... -
Page 42: Abbreviations And Conversions
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 HECRARE... -
Page 43: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
(Full address of the manufacture - authorized representative established in the Community must also give the business name and address of the manufacture) declare under our sole responsibility, that the product Spray Star 3000 \ 33-050-A (Make, Model) to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the... -
Page 44: Limited Warranty
Batteries. Wheels and tires. A copy of the warranty for the above items is furnished if necessary with each SMITHCO product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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