All information in this operator’s manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. The policy of Goldacres is one of continuous improvement and as such, Goldacres reserve the right to alter any specifications and designs without notice and without incurring any obligation regarding such changes.
Important Information – Foreword 1 - Important Information – Foreword Welcome About this Manual How to Use/Read this Manual Decal/Symbol Instructions Operator Responsibilities Identification & Parts Ordering Wheels & Tyres Sprayer Dimensions Sprayer Orientation Paint Codes GA8701602 REV 00 JUNE 2022...
Foreword - Important Information Welcome Congratulations on your Selection of the We welcome you as a Goldacres Owner and Please read, understand and use these Goldacres Prairie Pro Series 2 Trailed Sprayer look forward to assisting you to make your...
Important Information – Foreword About this Manual Decal/Symbol Instructions Operator Responsibilities This manual provides instructions for some Danger, Warning, Caution & Note symbols & decals are used throughout this manual and on your All operators of the Prairie Pro Series 2 Trailed items requiring assembly on delivery, setting Prairie Pro Series 2 Trailed Sprayer instructing you of risks, procedures &...
Dealers are not liable for the return of any goods to a PSI = Kpa x 0.145 contacting your dealer and quoting your machine serial Goldacres Dealer. Goods must be returned to point of Eg. 282 Kpa x 0.145 = 40.9 PSI number as described above.
At time of publishing, Table information was incomplete - Sprayer dimension are based on 480/85 R50 tyres fitted with airbags deflated. Contact your Goldacres Dealer for up-to-date 6500 Be aware that dimensions given have no aerials fitted. Weights & Dimensions.
Foreword - Important Information Sprayer Orientation To avoid any confusion or misunderstandings Paint Codes these are given using the orientation of the Throughout this manual instructions are given For repairs or touching up damaged paintwork sprayer as illustrated (above). with reference to the front, rear, left and right use Australian Standards AS2700 codes: of the sprayer including moving forward and Wheels:...
Coveralls Chemicals can be extremely harmful to • Intoxicated (Never operate a sprayer Safety is a very high priority of Goldacres • Elbow length rubber gloves humans so the use of appropriate PPE when while under the influence of any drugs and must be for all operators.
Owners & operators should for the chemicals to be used. Any part of a Goldacres sprayer that is These can be found on the manufacturer’s be trained in the safe use of Ag-chemicals. altered or operated outside the guidelines Goldacres recommends a relevant spraying website if you do not have hard copies.
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Essential Risk Management - Safety Prairie Pro Series 2. In addition to operator safety, it’s important Spray Application Risk Assessment Disposal of Chemicals & that the chemical being sprayed hits the target Containers Answer the following risk questions to assess risks & safety before spraying: and drift is minimised.
5 Excessive corrosion of fittings or puncture injuries. with Goldacres standard plumbing designs. If any faults are found, do not operate the Consult your Goldacres dealer if required. machinery until the issues have been rectified. GA8701602 REV 00 JUNE 2022...
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Essential Risk Management - Safety • Avoid contacting the hydraulic Fluids Under Pressure Pumps, Pressure Lines & Valves Stored Energy Hazard tank and all hydraulic lines when at Even when a machine is not running, energy Fluids escaping from high pressure lines can It is important that the liquid flow systems operating temperature.
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Safety – Essential Risk Management Never get underneath a suspended machine or suspended part of a machine. Lifting a Sprayer Changing Wheels & Tyres Tyre Maintenance Working Heights above Ground Before raising a sprayer off the ground: An experienced person with the correct Maintain correct tyre pressure at all times.
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Replacement decals can be ordered from your Never operate a machine with covers, Goldacres’ dealer. shrouds, or guards removed. Part numbers and descriptions of the decals on this machine can be found In the Part Manual on the Goldacres website. GA8701602 REV 00 JUNE 2022...
Safety – Essential Risk Management Deflate the air-bag suspension system for more load stability when loading & transporting the sprayer. 4 Transport Safety Public Roads Even if a pilot vehicle is not legally required, Transporting the Sprayer if vision or manoeuvrability is limited, it In your locality there may be special vehicle A disabled sprayer is best transported on a Check the wheel nut tension on a regular...
Essential Risk Management - Safety 5 Operating Safety Diaphragm spray pump Electrical Safety Do not touch an electrical device that has fallen into water. Care should be taken to never overfill a Only qualified persons should disassemble or Ladders & Steps In case of an electrical fire, shut off the power diaphragm pump with oil or operate at speeds service electric components of the sprayer.
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Safety – Essential Risk Management Hydraulic Safety Connecting Hoses Hydraulic functions Working with Fans Hydraulic systems used on the Prairie Pro Hydraulic systems are colour coded to aid in Hydraulically controlled moving parts should It is vital all supplied guards remain in place include hydraulic cylinders, motors, manifolds, correct identification of hydraulic hoses.
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Bogged Sprayer Operating Tips warnings below are not followed: If a boom height control system is fitted, keep Goldacres stropngly recommends that 1 A supply of fresh water should be • Keep body parts and loose objects clear of the boom as it could potentially move bogged sprayer’s situations are addressed...
Safety – Essential Risk Management Take notice of warning signs for overhead power lines. Be aware of unsafe & safe distances from power lines. 6 In-Field Safety Be especially mindful when turning corners on Changing weather conditions such as high Potential Risks sloping ground.
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Operating & Travelling Speed Modification of the sprayer to increase maximum speed is Strictly Prohibited. Check with Goldacres’ specifications Once the risks and hazards of spraying near Care should be taken when transferring liquid and follow the instructions for operating,...
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Safety – Essential Risk Management Opening & Closing Booms Transporting the Prairie Pro 2 Unloading Before unloading: Be attentive to opening, closing & parking of 1 Loading onto a Truck hydraulically controlled booms at all times: • Remove tie-down chains Before loading: •...
The safe operation of a trailed sprayer is - Diaphragm 40 l/min or Pro Series 2 may be fitted with the Goldacres defined by the ability of the towing vehicle to Sprayer gross mass may also vary according...
This means the tractor can use one terminal 2 Connect the Drawbar & Hitch Goldacres can supply a cabin wiring If a boom height controller is fitted, extra oil for steering and mapping and the other for 3 Fit the safety chains kit to enable this functionality.
The Prairie Pro Series 2 Trailed Sprayer is Both Buttonpads provide back lighting and operating status. fitted with Goldacres integrated G-Hub control For sprayers not fitted with the optional 12” G-Hub cabin display, the operating status lights also system comprising an external display, PLC provide some level of warnings via flashing or different colour lights.
Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls Raven ISO BUS in Tractor Setup (Optional) TWIN ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNAS SLINGSHOT GA3000646 VIPER 4 CABLE 115-0172-090 INCLUDED IN 117-0171-825 KIT ROOF ANTENNAS 063-0173-179 GA3000660 121-0000-036 SLINGSHOT KIT BOTH INCLUDED IN 117-0171-825 KIT 117-0171-825 MACHINE TELEMATICS ONLY Programing / Diag port SUPPORTED ON VIPER 4...
Sprayer, Tractor & Controls - Connect Manual Hitch Jack option. Manually wind the Hitch Jack up or down to match the Rotate the hitch jack handle to lower the hitch tongue onto Raise the base plate by removing the pin, lift up the base hitch tongue to the height of the tractor drawbar.
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Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls Fully raise the hitch jack & its base until it rests neatly under Reverse the tractor close enough to connect the hydraulic Reverse the tractor to align the tongue and drawbar holes, Rotate the hitch jack to the transport position, then screw-in the sprayer hitch.
Sprayer, Tractor & Controls - Connect Optional hydraulic hitch jack. Connect the Tank, Pressure, Case Drain & Load Sensing Connect Tail Light electrical harness. From left to right: H = Electrical Harnesses; T = Tank; P = Pressure; CD = Case Drain & LS = Load Sensing; J = Jack hydraulic hoses to the tractor.
Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls Connect Main Chassis electrical harness. Adjustable hitch of the Prairie Pro. With the chassis and hitch firmly supported, loosen & remove the hitch angle adjustment bolts. • Main Chasis harness connector. Hitch Adjustment To Make Hitch Angle Adjustment: 6 Using the hitch jack, raise or lower the hitch tongue to the required level to match Refer to Chapter 4, ‘Setting Up’...
Setting Up – Preparation for Use 4 - Setting Up – Preparation for Use Prairie Pro G-Hub Control System Standard Cabin Controls Optional G-Hub 12” Cabin Display Pre-Set the G-Hub Controls Using the External Control Panel 8 Buttonpad Joystick Auxiliary 12 Buttonpad Auxiliary 16 Buttonpad (48m Boom only) Optional G-Hub Display Optional G-Hub Display Touch Buttons &...
Standard Cabin Controls of the G-Hub system include: The Optional G-Hub 12” full colour touch display allows the The Prairie Pro Series 2 Trailed Sprayer is fitted with Goldacres operator to easily see & operate important sprayer functions. integrated G-Hub control system comprising an external •...
Setting Up – Preparation for Use Pump Agitator Agitator Boom Fold S1 Fold S2 Product Lights Boom Master Switch (Rear Top RHS) Tilt Left Tilt Right Tilt Left Tilt Down Right Down Spray Boom Clean Beacon Fold S1 Fold S2 Pump Recirc Filter...
The ‘Settings / Contents’ Screen appears. Optional G-Hub 12” touch display. External Control Panel. The Goldacres integrated G-Hub control system is pre-set and Pre-Set the G-Hub Controls Using 3 The ‘Settings / Contents’ Screen appears displaying the tested for spraying applications prior to delivery.
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Use the Arrow push button to move the green cursor to the Machine Type / Options / Use the Arrow push button to move the green cursor to ‘Sprayer Controll (RCM)’, The ‘Auto Fold’ menu screen. Settings menu, then open the menu.
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up A ‘Settings Saved’ screen appears. Use the appropriate push buttons to select & pre-set each of the ‘Headland Press the ‘O’ push button to open the ‘Pump(s) Setup / Control Settings’ menu. Assist’ menu items as required. A ‘Settings Saved’...
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Use the appropriate push buttons to select & pre-set each of numerical value for Press the ‘O’ push button to open the ‘Valve(s) Setup / Control Settings’ menu. Use the appropriate push buttons to select & pre-set each of numerical value for the pumps used.
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Use the appropriate push buttons to select & pre-set each numerical value for the Use the appropriate push buttons to select & pre-set each Air Control numerical Press the ‘O’ push button to open the ‘Tank Sensor Setup’ menu. value.
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Use the appropriate push buttons to select & pre-set each Tank Sensor value. Use the appropriate push buttons to select & pre-set each Tank Sensor A ‘Settings Saved’ screen appears. Calibration value. Use the ‘-100 and +100 Arrow’ push buttons to change 25 Use the ‘Arrow’, ‘O’, ‘Set’, ‘Set to Zero’...
(Refer to Chapter 6 ‘Operation’, ‘Filling the Sprayer‘). problems without the need for laptops, specialised service tools Goldacres G-Hub Display with touch button controls (Main or internet connection (Refer to Chapter 9 ‘Trouble Shooting’ The G-Hub Controller integrated system is designed to operate screen shown above) is a fully integrated electronic control for more information).
Setting Up – Preparation for Use Tank Fill Button RapidFlow Button Pump 2 Button Pump 1 Button Spraying Function Buttons Off / Density Factor / Custom Prime / Auto / On / Off Auto / Off / On Off / Product / Rinse Manual Touch Control: Pressure Filter Clean Air Compressor...
Preparation for Use – Setting Up Boom Master Button - On / Off display Home Button - Main Screen Sprayer Information Settings Button - sprayer setting & Tank Fill Touch Button Spraying System Touch Buttons diagnostics Press the ‘Tank Fill’ touch button (shown above) and drop a External Camera The Spraying System touch buttons (shown above) provides 6 down menu of three touch buttons appears:...
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Filter Clean Touch Button Agitator Touch Button RapidFlow Touch Button Press the ‘Filter Clean’ touch button (shown above) and drop Press the ‘Agitator’ touch button (shown above) and drop Press the ‘RapidFlow’ touch button (shown above) and a drop down menu of three touch buttons appears: down menu of three touch buttons appears: down menu of four touch buttons appears:...
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Pump 2 Touch Button Pump 1 Touch Button Air Comp Touch Button The ‘Pump 2’ touch button, which only appears if a 2nd pump The ‘Pump 1’ touch button provides selection of the Rinse tank Press the ‘Air Comp’...
Setting Up – Preparation for Use Fit the optional USB connection cable to USB connector on the Display back. Boom Section Touch Buttons Fenceline Nozzle Indicators Back-Up/Restore USB The Boom Section touch buttons, along the bottom of the The Fenceline Nozzle symbols (FL & FR) on the left & right ends Use the Back-Up/Restore USB facility to back-up system data screen, are used to switch selected boom sections On &...
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Use the ‘Settings’ & ‘Service Tab’ touch buttons & ‘Software’ tab to open the Wait for the Eject USB touch button to go Black, then press the ‘Back-up Wait for the Eject USB touch button to go Black, then press the ‘Restore Software screen, then unlock the screen.
2 After G-Hub cabin display start-up screen appears, press To Set the Date: the Enter touch button and the Main screen appears. Goldacres G-Hub Controller is pre-set and tested for spraying Press the Day Minus (-) or Plus (+) touch buttons to applications prior to delivery.
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press appropriate touch buttons to set Display Backlight’, then press ‘SAVE’. Press the ‘Machine’ Tab touch button, then press the ‘Unlock to change’ touch Press the password space touch button, then press the touch buttons on the button to unlock the screen for editing.
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Select & press the appropriate touch buttons to set boom height & Pump 1 Type Press the appropriate touch button to set the Pump 2 Type settings (if fitted). Select the appropriate Sprayer Model and Boom Type settings. settings according to your sprayer.
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up If required, select & press the touch buttons of the ‘Tri-fold’ booms sections to Press the ‘Pumbing’ Tab touch button to open the Plumbing Settings screen. Press the ‘Unlock to change’ touch button to unlock the screen for editing. remain On.
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Control Valve’ Tab touch button to open the Control Valve Settings Press the ‘Auto Master Off’ touch button activate auto-off function of the Boom Press the ‘Fill Valve (Slow)’ & ‘Upper Fill Buffer (L)’ touch buttons respectively to Master Switch.
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the ‘Boom Prime Time (Sec)’ touch button to set the time required. Press the ‘Agitation 1’ & ‘Agitation 2’ ‘Lower Tank Limit (L)’ touch buttons Press the ‘Boom Master Auto Off’ touch button activate auto-off function of the respectively to set the values required.
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‘Tank Volume Difference (L)’ - for setting an alarm if the Press the ‘Low Tank Alarm’ touch button to enable or uninformed or accidental alteration. The screen must be Goldacres G-Hub display and the Iso Bus screens are disable the alarm. unlocked before any setting or alterations can be made.
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the ‘Low Tank Alarm Vol (L)’ to set the low alarm volume and press the Press the Hopper Tank ‘Empty Set Point’ - ‘Set’ touch button to set the value Press the Rinse Tank ‘Empty Set Point’ - ‘Set’ touch button to set the value with the tank empty.
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Hydraulics’ Tab touch button to open the ‘Hydraulics’ settings screen. Press the ‘Ramp Up (Sec)’ touch buttons to set the values required. Press the ‘Ramp Down (Sec)’ touch buttons to set the values required. 4 Hydraulics Spray Pumps 1 &...
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the ‘High Speed Alarm (rpm)’ touch buttons to set the values required. Press the ‘Low Speed Alarm (rpm)’ touch buttons to set the values required. Press the ‘Spool Valve Cal (%)’ touch buttons to set the values required. The Fill Pump is read only a this point in time.
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Pneumatics’ Tab touch button to open the Pneumatics setting screen, Press the ‘Air Pressure Upper Limit (kPa)’ touch button display and set the value. Press the ‘Start Up Delay’ touch button display and set the value. then Unlock to change.
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Enable the ‘Tank Low Air Warning’ alarm & press the Tank Low Air Warning touch Enable the ‘Boom Low Air Warning’ alarm & press the Boom Low Air Warning Press the ‘Air Pressure Lower Limit (kPa)’ touch button display and set the value. button display and set the value.
Press the touch buttons to create a profile “WARNING DO NOT OPERATE ON The Raven Control Module (RCM) (Spray Rate 5 Press the ‘Tick’ (Next) touch button and name. eg. ‘Goldacres’, then press the appears ROADWAYS OR NEAR OBSTACLES” Controller) if fitted is pre-set and tested for the ‘Name Profile’...
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Select & press ‘Pull-Behind Sprayer’ Press the ‘Application Width’ touch button. Press ‘Units’ touch button. 8 Select & press ‘Pull-Behind Sprayer’ and 9 Press the ‘Application Width’ touch button Each has a different spray application 10 Press the ‘Units’...
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the Next touch button. Select & press ‘Tiered Boom - Low Side Drive’. Press the ‘Number of Sections’ touch button. Leave the ‘Equal Select & press the Help Menu ‘?’ touch button required. To Widths Sections’...
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Section Details of a 36m Boom with Centreline Section Details of a 36m Boom with Broadacre Plumbing Plumbing Section Nozzle No Nozzles Section Section Nozzle No Nozzles Section Number Spacing in Section Width Number Spacing in Section Width...
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the touch buttons to set minimum pressure value eg, Individually press each ‘Section’ touch button from 1st to Review the information on the Section Summary screen. Select & press the ‘0-250psi (1-5v)’ touch button pressure ‘100’, then press the ‘Tick’...
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the ‘Alarm?’ touch button to enable the Alarms. Press the Press & ‘Tick’ the ‘Flow Return Installed’ box as shown. Press the ‘Tier 1’ & ‘Tier 2’ touch buttons to enter the Press the ‘Percent Tier Disable’ touch button and enter Help Menu ‘?’...
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Select & press the ‘10 gal’ option. Press the touch buttons to set the Valve Response Rate Press the ‘Flowmeter Calibration’ touch button. Press the Press the ‘Control Valve Type’ & ‘Valve Response Rate’ ‘Flowmeter Pulses/Units’...
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the ‘Tank Capacity’ touch button. Press the ‘Low Press ‘Preset Rate Values’ touch button and set the rate Press ‘Rate Selection’ touch button & select ‘Predefined or Press the ‘Enable ‘Display Smoothing’ checkbox, then. Set Tank Level’...
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Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Off Rate Alarm’ touch button. Enable the Review the setting summary, then press the ‘Next’ touch Use this screen to make futher application or system ‘Alarm?’. Press the ‘Next’ touch button. button. changes.
Preparation for Use – Setting Up Pitch Roll Goldacres’ TriTech booms feature a unique three directional suspension system. Refer to Chapter 7 ‘Boom Settings’ for Check Boom Settings Goldacres unique TriTech boom suspension Boom Centre Section further information & any necessary boom...
Setting Up – Preparation for Use Front Cover of the Raven AutoBoom XRT Calibration & Operation Manual. Pre-Set the AutoBoom XRT (Option) If fitted the AutoBoom XRT controller is pre- set and tested for spraying applications prior to delivery. However, it is recommended that all settings and operation be checked and tested for accuracy prior to spraying applications.
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Preparation for Use – Setting Up GA8701602 REV 00 JUNE 2022...
Ensure you have selected the nozzle which best suit the application to avoid any may result. problems. If you have any further questions, Goldacres recommends that you contact your nozzle supplier or your Goldacres dealer for additional information. GA8701602 REV 00...
Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates AIXR APPLICATION CHART CAPACITY l/ha 50 cm DROP LERAP ONE NOZZLE SIZE RATINGS IN L/MIN km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h — 0.34 81.6 68.0 58.3 51.0 40.8 34.0 25.5 22.7 20.4 —...
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Also Lechler nozzle selection catalogue and Users guides to spray give finer droplet sizes than lower pressures & narrower spray angles. parameters. nozzles are available from your Goldacres dealer, or as a free download from the TeeJet web site: www.teejet.com or Lechler web site: www.lechler.de teejet.com...
Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates AIXR APPLICATION CHART CAPACITY l/ha 50 cm DROP LERAP CAP PART ONE NOZZLE SIZE RATINGS NUMBER IN L/MIN km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h — 0.34 81.6 68.0 58.3 51.0 40.8 34.0 25.5...
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Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration Press the ‘Set-Up’ touch button on the Raven home screen. Press the ‘Preset Rate Value Rate 1’ touch button. The screen returns to the Rates Setup screen with the new rates displayed. Press the home screen touch button to return to the home screen.
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Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates Press the ‘Systems Settings’ touch button. Press the ‘Tier 1 Max Flow Rate’ touch button. b) Enter Values for the 3TS Option To Enter Maximum Flow Rates: 3 Press the ‘Tier 1 Max Flow Rate’ touch button and and a numerical keypad appears.
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Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration Press the ‘Tier 2 Max Flow Rate’ touch button. Press the ‘Tier 3 Max Flow Rate’ touch button. 6 Press the ‘Tier 2 Max Flow Rate’ touch button and and a c) Enter Values for 3TS Pro Option To Enter New Maximum Flow Rates: numerical keypad appears.
• Pressure gauge mounted on a nozzle tip to verify pressure being delivered at the nozzle. Goldacres part number GA5077983 (suitable gauge mount) is available for attaching a gauge to nozzle body bayonet fittings (gauge not included). Do not proceed with nozzle testing with mixed chemicals, pesticides or an uncleaned liquid system.
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Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration Press the ‘A’ touch button to change the Raven Rate Controller from Automatic Press the ‘-/+’ (Minus/Plus) touch buttons to adjust the spray pressure ‘(kPa)’ Before measuring nozzle outputs, check for both air & liquid plumbing leaks, and bring the operating pressure up to 300kPa.
Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates Place the measuring jug under one nozzle to collect nozzle output for exactly 1 Illustration of the RapidFlow and RapidFire nozzle technologies. Check boom width & section set-up values in the RCM. minute, then remove it. 8 Place the measuring jug under one nozzle to collect the 12 Test and check any replacement nozzles by collecting and Other Calibration Items...
Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration The Flow Meter, located on top of the boom centre section, should regularly The Boom Flow Regulating Valve should regularly checked & calibrated. inspected & cleaned. 2 Flow Meter 3 Regulator Valve Regulator Valve Performance Adjustments The Regulator Valve can be adjusted to alter its performance.
Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates Record All Data For Future Reference Record the set-up and calibration data on a work sheet similar to the one shown at the end of this chapter (‘Calibration/ Application Work Sheet’) for future reference and information. Photocopy the blank work sheet for operational use as required.
Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration ID3 Lechler Application Chart The nozzle charts shown in this manual are for instruction purposes only. Always jug test the accuracy of your nozzles. Also check with the nozzle manufacturer to ensure you are using the correct charts as updates may occur at any time.
Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates IDK/IDKN Lechler Application The nozzle charts shown in this manual are for instruction purposes only. Always jug test the accuracy of your nozzles. Also check with the nozzle manufacturer to ensure you are using the correct charts as updates may occur at any time.
Operation – Ready to Spray 6 - Operation – Ready to Spray Pre-Operation Check Adding Chemicals to the Product Tank Start-Up Guide Chemical Induction Hopper Starting & Stopping the Prairie Pro Chemical Probe Inlet Boom Folding/Unfolding Hopper Rinse Functions Manually Unfolding the Boom (24 - 36m) Fill Pump Auxillary Valve Manually Folding the Boom (24 - 36m) Product Tank Agitation...
Ready to Spray – Operation Prairie Pro Series 2 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L M Y 2 2 Prairie Pro Series 2 Trailed Sprayer Operator’s Manual. Check the suction filter is clean. Check tyre inflation and wheel nuts.
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Operation – Ready to Spray Ensure the Prairie Pro Series 2 meets your state vehicle height & wdth restrictions Lighting around the Prairie Pro at night needs to be sufficient for all labels and before driving on roads. warnings on the machine to be clearly visible to an operator. Overhead Power Lines Night Spraying Machine Transit Safety...
Ready to Spray – Operation Air pressure gauges & an hydraulic gauge with indicator light located at the front Standard Cabin Controls showing the Auxiliary 12 Buttonpad & Raven Rate Cabin Controls showing the Optional G-HUB 12” Display with the Auxiliary 12 Buttonpad &...
Operation – Ready to Spray Push buttons on the Auxiliary 12 Buttonpad are used for the Boom Folding Fully folded boom sections shown in the boom rests. Use the Joystick ‘Boom Up’ Right hand side, inner Boom Rest lock which locks the outer boom section when (Boom S1 &...
Ready to Spray – Operation The Prairie Pro Boom Bifold function allows the outside boom sections to be After lowering the booms into the Boom Rests, press & hold the ‘Fold S1 In’ push The Prairie Pro Boom folding to transport position. folded for reducing spray width.
Operation – Ready to Spray 48m boom folded. Bi-fold Boom Folding (24 - 36m) Unfolding the Boom Manually (48m) Manually Folding the Boom (48m) The boom can be folded manually, but only when the Press & hold the ‘Fold S2 In’ push button on the Auxiliary The Boom Unfolding Procedure is manually controlled using calibration values in the G-hub controller are set to zero for tilt buttonpad to fold the boom outer wings sections in and saddle...
Ready to Spray – Operation 48m boom unfolded. iv) Press & hold the ‘Fold S1 In’ push button on the Auxiliary Automatic Boom Folding (48m) Bi-fold Boom Folding (48m) buttonpad to fold the inner & outer boom sections to their To fold the boom automatically, the calibration values must Press &...
Operation – Ready to Spray Boom Tilt Up/Down Boom Raise/Lower The Boom Tilt push buttons (Left Up/ Right Up & Left Down/ The ‘Boom Up’/BoomDown’ push buttons are used to raise or Right Down) are used to individually lift or lower the angle the lower the vertical height of the boom.
Check the hydraulic oil lter. Check the hydraulic oil lter. Check the Prairie Pro lights. Goldacres recommends a multi-purpose grease should Before doing maintenance on the Prairie Pro, read this be used for all grease lubrication. Make sure all open-end manual &...
Filling the Main Product Tank • Rinse tank (500 or 800 litre) This connection must be used only with clean batching system such as the Goldacres Batch fresh water sources as the pump connects to • Hand Wash tank (30 litre) Mate.
Ready to Spray – Operation Density Factor Product Tank Density Factor Fill & Clean Fill Volume recalls Dirty Water Clean Water of Product Tank Volume in litres Increase/Decrease x .1 Screen Selector preferred product Functions Functions solution per press tank volume Spray Pump Product Spray Pump Rinse On/Off...
Operation – Ready to Spray Settings & Current Product Tank Current Rinse Tank Reset Start / Stop Fill & Clean Volume in litres Volume in litres Diagnostics cleaning functions Screen Selector Chemical Pump Outlet Selector - Fill to Main Tank or Hopper Tank Rinse Pump...
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Ready to Spray – Operation Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the ball valves. Press the Screen Selector push button (A) to select the Fill screen, then press the Press the ‘Fill Product’ push button (illuminates Green when On), then press the ‘Fill ‘Tank Increase’...
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Operation – Ready to Spray Press the ‘Fill Product’ push button (illuminates Green when On), then start the Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the ball valves. Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Dirty Fill’ inlet & Open the ‘Dirty Fill’ ball valves. external pump to fill the Product Tank.
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Ready to Spray – Operation Press the Screen Selector push button (A) to select the Fill screen, then press the Press the ‘Fill Rinse’ push button (illuminates Blue when On), then press the ‘Fill The top filling lid of the Hand Wash Tank located at the top rear right side of the ‘Tank Increase’...
Operation – Ready to Spray The external G-Hub Controller located in the storage Remove the hopper safety pin & locking pin. Pull the hopper down into its working position. Undo the latch & open the Hopper lid. cabinet of the Quick Filling Station. Adding Chemicals to the Chemical Induction Hopper 2 Support the weight of the hopper, then pull...
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Ready to Spray – Operation Press the ‘Pump Product’ push button On & the ‘Hopper’ Add the chemical granules or powder to the flowing liquid. Lift-up to Open the foot operated ball valve at the bottom Turn the Bypass Hopper Valve to Hopper push button On.
Operation – Ready to Spray Open the Bottom Ball Valve to transfer chemical to the main Connect a hose for chemical probe filling to the Chemical Rotate the Chemical Pump Output to Hopper position. Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to ON. tank.
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Ready to Spray – Operation Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to Off. After the required amount of chemical has been transferred Connect a hose for chemical probe filling to the Chemical Rotate the Chemical Pump Outlet valve to Hopper position. to the Hopper, close the Probe Valve.
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Operation – Ready to Spray Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to ON. Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to Off. Connect Micromatic hose to the Micromatic Rinse Close the valve and disconnect the hose from the Chemical Coupling. Probe inlet. 6 After the required amount of chemical has 3 Turn the ‘Chemical Pump’...
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Ready to Spray – Operation Connect a hose for chemical probe filling to the Chemical Place the Chemical Probe into the chemical & open the After completion of rinsing close the Probe Valve. Rotate the Chemical Pump Outlet valve to Tank. Probe Inlet.
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Operation – Ready to Spray Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to Off. Connect a hose for chemical probe filling to the Chemical Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to ON. Connect Micromatic hose to the Micromatic Rinse Probe Inlet. Coupling. 5 Turn the ‘Chemical Pump’ On (rotate the air 5 Rotate the ‘Chemical Pump’...
Ready to Spray – Operation The Hopper Rinse Nozzle located under the hopper lid. Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the Open the hopper lid to access the Drum Rinse Nozzle. Press the ‘Fill Pump’ push button (illuminates Blue when On) ‘Clean Fill’...
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Operation – Ready to Spray Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the Press ‘Fill Pump’ push button (illuminates Blue when On) to Close the Rinse Valve on top of the hopper lid. Lift & remove the Wash Down Handgun from its holder on ‘Clean Fill’...
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Ready to Spray – Operation Push the ‘Wash Down Gun’ toggle switch On (upwards) to Push the ‘Wash Down Gun’ toggle switch On (downwards) Lift-up to Open the foot operated ball valve at the bottom On completion of emptying the hopper, Close the Bottom engage the pump.
Operation – Ready to Spray Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the Press & hold the ‘Fill Product’ push button for 2 seconds, Lift & push the hopper up into its transport position. Remove the dust cap & connect a pressure hose to the ‘Fill ‘Clean Fill’...
Ready to Spray – Operation Home screen of the Spray Rate Controller & Raven Control Module (RCM). Press the Auxiliary Buttonpad push buttons ‘Product Pump’, ‘Agitator 1 & 2’ and Press the Boom Master push button On to start spraying. ‘Boom Recirc’...
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Operation – Ready to Spray On completion of spraying, follow the appropriate rinsing instructions to ensure all Press the Boom Master push button Off to Stop spraying. plumbing is flushed & completely clean 12 When the Product Tank is empty: 13 On completion of spraying at: •...
Ready to Spray – Operation Home screen of the Spray Rate Controller & Raven Control Module (RCM). Press the push button & select from the menu to start ‘Pump 1’. Press the push button & select from the menu to start ‘Agitator 1’. Spraying Application with G-Hub 12”...
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Operation – Ready to Spray Press the push button & select from the menu to start boom ‘Recirculation’. Press the ‘Boom Master’ push button from Off to ON to commence spraying. On the Home screen, the fenceline nozzle symbols illuminate Green when On. 7 Press the ‘Rapid Flow’...
Ready to Spray – Operation Press the push button & select from the menu the ‘Filter Clean’ function. On completion of spraying, follow the appropriate rinsing instructions to ensure all plumbing is flushed & completely clean 11 The ‘Filter Clean’ function of the G-Hub Controller can be: 14 On completion of spraying at: Headland Assist Operation •...
Operation – Ready to Spray Press the Auxiliary Buttonpad push buttons ‘Spray Pump Rinse’ and ‘Boom Pull the lever out to open the ‘Main Tank Drain’ valve. Press the ‘Rapid Flow’ push button & select ON for rinsing the boom. Recirc’...
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Ready to Spray – Operation Fill Fill Clean Clean Clean Fill Page Page 4000 Product Tank Vol Product Rinse Tank Tank Fill Vol Start Timer Density Factor Seconds Seconds Pressure Filter Hopper Reset Density Factor RapidFlow Main Tank Fill Line Desired Tank Vol Rinse Tank Bypass Valve...
Operation – Ready to Spray Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the ball valves. Lower the Chemical Induction Hopper & open the Hopper lid. Pull the lever out to open the ‘Main Tank Drain’ valve. Total Rinse &...
Ready to Spray – Operation Fill Fill Clean Clean Fill Fill Clean Clean Clean Fill Clean Fill Page Page Page Page 4000 4000 Product Tank Vol Product Rinse Product Tank Vol Product Rinse Tank Tank Tank Tank Fill Vol Start Fill Vol Start Timer...
Operation – Ready to Spray Unscrew the pressure filter bowl nut & remove the bowl. Carefully, remove, clean and refit the Pressure Filter. Open the drain valve to drain the Suction Filter. Prior to removal of the filter for cleaning, self clean the filter To Remove &...
Ready to Spray – Operation Remove the Suction Filter screen. Ensure the Prairie Pro is properly cleaned and stored at the end of day & end of season. To Remove & Clean the Suction Filter: End of Day End of Season 1 Make sure the ‘Pump Product push button is Off.
Service – Boom Settings Adjustment Thread Remove Bolt Goldacres Paralift Rear connection to the boom. On level ground, engage the tractor park brake, chock wheels ‘Smiling Forward’ on a 36m boom. Detach the end of the fold cylinder from the boom pivot to &...
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Boom Settings – Service 1st Wing Section 2nd Wing Section Breakaway End Pivot Pivot Pivot Paralift Adjust 50mm forward of 1st section Centre Section Adjust 50mm forward of centre section 36 metre Boom: Plan view of right hand side boom wing & the ‘Smiling Forward’ adjustment points (Pivot A & B). 4 Rotate the rose end counter-clockwise 3 Loosen the lock nut on the fold cylinder To Adjust the Second Section of the...
Service – Boom Settings 1st Wing Section 2nd Wing Section 3rd Wing Section Breakaway End Pivot Pivot Pivot Paralift Adjust 50mm forward of 2nd section Adjust 50mm forward of 1st section Centre Section Adjust 50mm forward of centre section 48 metre Boom: Plan view of right hand side boom wing & the ‘Smiling Forward’ adjustment points (Pivot A, B & C). 1 Smiling Forward Setting (48m) A string line can be used as a guide 3 Loosen and remove two top bolts, nuts...
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Lubrication & Maintanance – Service Top stopper. Lower stopper. Damper stopper bolt. 3 The catch position should be extended or 3 Once the position is correctly adjusted, To Adjust the Second Section of the To Adjust the Third Section of the RH retracted to place the end of the second re-tighten the lock nut on the stopper.
Service – Boom Settings 1st Wing Section 2nd Wing Section Breakaway End Pivot Pivot Pivot Paralift Adjust 30mm upward of 1st section Centre Section Automatically adjusted 30mm upward of centre section 36 metre Boom: Rear view of right hand side boom wing & the Tilt Angle adjustment points (Pivot A & B). 2 Tilt Angle Setting (24-36m) 3 Wind the top rose end closer to the first If the second boom section is too low,...
Boom Settings – Service 1st Wing Section 2nd Wing Section 3rd Wing Section Breakaway End Pivot Pivot Pivot Paralift Adjust 30mm upward of 2nd section Adjust 30mm uprward of 1st section Centre Section Automatically adjusted 30mm upward of centre section 48 metre Boom: Plan view of right hand side boom wing &...
Service – Boom Settings 1 Pressure Reducing Valve 2 Yaw Bleed Valve 3 Yaw A Valve 4 Test Port/Pressure Gauge Yaw A 5 Test Port/Pressure Gauge Yaw B 6 Yaw B Valve The hydraulic manifold on the centre secton (24-36m Identification of items on the hydraulic block (shown left).
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Boom Settings – Service 1 Pressure Reducing Valve 2 Yaw Bleed Valve 3 Yaw A Valve 4 Test Port/Pressure Gauge Yaw A 5 Test Port/Pressure Gauge Yaw B 6 Yaw B Valve The hydraulic manifold on the centre secton (24-36m Adjust the Yaw Pressure with the Pressure Reducing Valve.
Service – Boom Settings 1 To Breakaway Cylinder B 2 Accumulator 0.5L (70 bar) 3 To Breakaway Cylinder A 4 Gauge Test Port 5 Breakaway Pressure Reducing Valve 6 Tank (outlet) 7 Pressure (inlet) 8 Pressure Bleed Valve 9 Breakaway Return Speed Valve Fully open the Yaw Bleed’...
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Boom Settings – Service Loosen the locknut and adjust the pressure with the Loosen the locknut and adjust the breakaway return speed Slightly loosen the hydraulic hose fitting on a breakaway Loosen the locknut and adjust the Breakawy Bleed Valve Pressure Reducing Valve (8).
Service – Boom Settings 53mm Lower Pivot Plates Hole used to lock Hole in Sprocket aligns should be Parallel Sprocket when with hole in Pivot Plate & Level performing maintenance when adjusted correctly 24-36m boom end with Three-Way Breakaway protection. Close the ball valve on each lift cylinder (2) for safety.
Boom Settings – Service Adjust the turnbuckle to adjust spring tension as required. Rearwards Tip Breakaway function. Forwards Tip Breakaway function. 3 Make adjustments to turnbuckle. Pull tip The spring will stretch over time and will lose 7 Set & Test Boom Folding Maintenance back and remove the pin.
Service – Boom Settings Fill Clean Clean Page 4000 Product Tank Vol Fill Vol Density Factor Density Factor Desired Tank Vol Rinse Tank 5000 Tank Increase Fill Pressure Pump 1 Pressure Pump 1 RPM Pump 2 RPM Tank Decrease 1025 Press &...
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Boom Settings – Service Press the up arrow to select the ‘Tilt LH Fold (mV)’ and (with the boom fully open) Press the up arrow to select the ‘Boom Height Fold (mA)’, then (with the boom Press the up arrow to select the ‘Tilt RH Fold (mV)’ and (with the boom fully open) fully raised) press the ‘O’...
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Service – Boom Settings Press the ‘Save’ ‘O’ push button to save the boom settings into the G-Hub. Cushion Adjustment Valve. To Test Fold the G-Hub Automatic Folding To Adjust the Bi-Fold Cushion Speed: 24 Press the ‘Save’ ‘O’ push button to save the boom settings into the G-Hub.
Boom Settings – Service Press the ‘O’ push button to open the ‘Headland Assist Settings’ screen. Press the ‘Headland Assist’ ‘O’ push button to activate the function. Press & hold the Beacon (fn) push button on the Auxiliary Buttonpad. To Select the ‘Headland Assist’: 8 Headland Assist Setting ‘Headland Assist’...
Service – Boom Settings The ‘Tilt Right Down’ and ‘Boom Up/Boom Down’ push buttons on the Joystick The ‘Headland Assist’ & ‘Return to Level’ postion sensor values will be displayed on control. the ‘Headland Assist’ settings screen after a power cycle (Off & On). To Set the ‘Field’...
Boom Settings – Service On level ground, engage the tractor park brake, chock wheels & have the boom in its Press the password space touch button, then press the touch buttons on the Enable the Auto Fold and press the ‘Set’ touch button of the ‘Fold out Position numerical keypad and Press enter.
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Service – Boom Settings Press the ‘Set’ touch button of the ‘Lower Limit (mA)’ to set the Lower LImit Press & hold the ‘Fold S1 In’ push button to fold the boom wings in close to the Press the ‘Set’ touch buttons of the ‘Tilt RH (mA)’ & ‘Tilt LH (mA)’ to set the Tilt position value.
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Boom Settings – Service Press the ‘Set’ touch button of the ‘Transport Limit (mA)’ to set the Tilt position On successful completion of automatic folding for transport, press the ‘Fold S1 When fully folded, press the ‘Boom Down’ push button on the Joystick to lower the value.
Service – Boom Settings Press the ‘Fold S1 In’ push button, momentarily, to tighten the booms on the Cushion Adjustment Valve. Press the ‘Headland Assist’ & ‘Return to Level’ touch buttons to select or Boom Rests. deselect the functions as required. To Adjust the Bi-Fold Cushion Speed: 4 Press the ‘Fold S1 In’...
Boom Settings – Service Press & hold the Beacon (fn) push button on the Auxiliary Buttonpad. The ‘Tilt Right Up’ and ‘Boom Up’/‘Boom Down’ push buttons on the Joystick The ‘Headland Assist’ & ‘Return to Level’ postion sensor values will be displayed on control.
Service – Boom Settings Make adjustment to the Boom Centre Level chain adjusters as required. Boom Centre Levelling chains keep the boom from tilting out of level when the boom is being folded. To Adjust Chain Tension: 9 Boom Centre Levelling 1 Follow the ‘Before You Begin Making Boom Adjustments’...
Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Regularly do the routine checks on the Prairie Pro while Check air, hydraulic & spray operating pressures. Air tank drain valve. Check the air compressor filter. stationary. Pre-Operation Checklist • Check & tighten hose clamps on main Maintenance Running Checks hose from pump to manifold...
320 ft/lb is maintained. Check the hydraulic oil filter. Check the Prairie Pro lights. Goldacres recommends a multi-purpose grease should Before doing maintenance on the Prairie Pro, read this be used for all grease lubrication. Make sure all open-end manual &...
Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Pressure relief valve located on the diaphragm pump. Two centrifugal pumps fitted to a Prairie Pro. Diaphragm pump. To Check or Alter Pressure Setting: Service Instructions Spray Pump - Centrifugal Spray Pump - Diaphragm 1 Stop the pump, remove the pin & turn Maintenance &...
Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Check braked axles. 250 HOURS Check Brake System & Service Fixed Lever Brake Adjustment Adjustable Lever Brake • Check brake clearance & wear. Check Braked Axles Adjustment • Take up actuator slack when its & test the brakes before intensive use •...
Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Recommended wheel nut torque tension is 320 ft/lb. Chock opposite wheel of the sprayer before raising the other wheel off the ground. Changing Wheels 4 Chock the wheel(s) not to being removed Wheel Bearings 10 Slide new inner bearing onto the shaft. with an appropriate item to prevent the Changing of wheels should only be done by 11 Place hub back onto axle and fill the...
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6 Use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel All tyres used on Goldacres sprayers have Be careful the wheel does not fall on nuts alternately (sequence shown above) If a tyre is replaced with a different brand or been designed to carry the maximum loaded anyone or cause bodily harm.
Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Pressure Filter (centre) & Suction Filters (left & right). Open the drain valve to drain the Suction Filter. Carefully remove the Suction Filter screen for washing & Carefully remove the Pressure Filter screen for washing & cleaning.
Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Air compressor located on the right hand side of the Manual drain valve (at the base of the Air Tank) in closed Manual drain valve (at the base of the Air Tank) in closed Left hand airbag inflated is 250mm (10”). Measure from the sprayer.
Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Open the Airbag Dump Valve to lower a sprayer for Adjustment to ride height is made by adjusting the linkage One of the shock absorbers shown under the sprayer. Rear Manifold at the front of the boom centre section. trailertransport &...
External Control Panel The Prairie Pro Series 2 Trailed Sprayer is fitted standard with • System Info/Update Goldacres G-Hub integrated control system. Depending on When the optional G-Hub 12” touch display is not fitted, it is • Network Status configuration service information is available either using the:...
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• PCL Firmware • Agitator 2 • Beancon (Fn) • Boom Catch In 2 To stop ‘Pump Product’, press the ‘O’ push button. Goldacres Dealer for • Display Version G-Hub system updates. • Clean Filter • Boom Lights • Boom Catch Out •...
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Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Move the blue cursor to the ‘Product Rinse’, then press the ‘O’ push button to start Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the Fill Product function. Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the Fill Pump function. ‘Spray Pump Rinse’.
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Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the Agitator 2 function. Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the LH Tilt Up function. Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the RH Tilt Up function. Agitator 2 (Optional) LH Tilt Up RH Tilt Up...
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Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the Boom Up function. Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the LH Fenceline function. Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the Beacon (Fn) function. Boom Up LH Fenceline Beacon (Fn)
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Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the Fold S1 In function. Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the Fold S2 In function. Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the Fold S3 In function. Fold S1 In Fold S2 In Fold S3 In...
Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to operate the Boom Catch In function. Press the ‘Enter’ push button of the start-up screen to open the Main screen. Press the ‘Service’ tab touch button open the ‘Service’ screen. Boom Catch In Information, Updates &...
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Lubrication & Maintenance – Service The ‘Fault Logs’ tab screen. Press the ‘Clear’ touch button to clear the logs. The ‘Virtual Controls’ tab screen. Press the ‘Software’ touch button to open the ‘Software’ tab screen. Press the ‘Unlocked to change’ touch button to unlock the screen to enable the virtual control functions. Fault Logs Virtual Controls Refer to Chapter 4, ‘Setting Up’...
11 Wheel nuts. Refer to ‘Grease Points’ at the end of this The location & greasing schedules of the Goldacres apply G15 anti corrosion spray chapter for grease point location charts & 12 Axle airbag frame mounting. Prairie Pro Series 2 grease nipples are shown to all fasteners (bolts, washers and nuts) information.
Lubrication & Maintenance – Service 1 Chassis & Suspension Grease Points 50hrs 50hrs NON BRAKED AXLE IF OPTIONED 50hrs BRAKED AXLE IF OPTIONED 50hrs HYDRAULIC JACK IF OPTIONED 8hrs Lubrication Legend: MANUAL JACK M = Manual Greasing IF OPTIONED R = Remote Grease Bank or 50hrs A = Automatic (option if fitted) GA8701602 REV 00...
Integrated G-hub System Troubleshooting with the G-HUb The following troubleshooting information is provided as a Goldacres Integrated G-hub System offers full system The Prairie Pro Series 2 Trailed Sprayer is fitted standard with reference if your machine is not functioning correctly.
Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems The ‘Settings / Contents’ Screen. Use the Arrow & ‘O’ push buttons to move the green cursor to ‘Network Status’ & External Control Panel. open the screen. See Chapter 8, ‘Lubrication & Troubleshooting - External Control Panel •...
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Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Use the Arrow push button to move the green cursor to ‘Fault Codes’, then press the Use the Arrow push button to move the green cursor to ‘Boom I/O A Status Use the Arrow push button to move the green cursor to ‘Boom I/O B Status ‘O’...
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Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Use the Arrow push button to move the green cursor to ‘PLC I/O Input Status’, then Use the Arrow push button to move the green cursor to ‘PLC I/O Output Status’, Use the Arrow push button to move the green cursor to ‘CAN Button press the ‘O’...
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Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting The ‘Virtual Console’ screen. Example: Pressing the Joystick ‘Tilt Left Down’ push button, lights-up Green the Use the Arrow push button to move the green cursor to ‘Virtual Console’, then press corresponding ‘Tilt Left Down’ push button on the ‘CAN Button Status’ screen. the ‘O’...
Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Press the ‘Enter’ push button of the start-up screen to open the Main screen. The ‘Network Status’ screen - the opening screen of the ‘Diagnostics Tab’. Press the ‘Keypad Status’ touch button to open the ‘Keypad Status’ screen. Keypad Status To Test Push Buttons: Troubleshooting - G-Hub 12”...
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Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting The ‘Boom I/O A/B’ screen. The ‘Virtual Control’ screen. Press the ‘PLC I/O’ touch button to open the ‘PLC I/O’ screen. Boom I/O A/B PLC I/O Virtual Controls The Virtual Control screen also provides another way of testing the integrity of the Press the ‘Boom I/O A/B’...
Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems LED lights & keys on the ISOBus Module The ISOBus Module (also called Chassis Controller or Main Control Module) LED KEY LED COLOUR DESCRIPTION located in the Quick Fill storage cabinet. G-Hub Main PLC Controller PLC Error, PLC not running The G-Hub Main PLC Controller, also known as the Chassis SYS0...
Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Spray Pump - Diaphragm Spray Pump - Diaphragm PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Blocked filters of Check and clean all pressure and nozzle filters Low oil level Refill or replace oil nozzles The pressure on gauge is higher...
Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Spray Pump - Centrifugal Spray Pump - Centrifugal PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Air leak on suction Check suction pump for air leaks. Incorrect pump speed Check pump speed is 4000 - 4200 RPM side of pump Pressure fluctuation...
Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Booms Spray Nozzles PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Inner and outer wing Check for blockages by removing the are not in line with Stopper bolt holding nozzle, rinsing thoroughly with water and Adjust the boom stopper bolt each other when the out the boom...
Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Hydraulics & Pneumatics Induction Hopper PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Insufficient flow to venturi Check the pressure supplied to the hopper Blocked pressure filter Replace hydraulic pressure filter in the hopper bottom bottom is around 550 kPa (80 PSI).
Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Flow Meter Flow Meter cont. PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Incorrect console Re-calibrate console Replace control valve calibration Faulty cable Control valve has Inconsistent ground Check cabling Temporary solution - Remove the motor failed speed reading Faulty valve...
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Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems +5V DC Keyway 10 O’Clock Power 2 O’Clock Ground +5V DC 6 O’Clock Signal Voltage Readings: 2 o’clock - 6 O’clock (+5V DC) 10 o’clock - 2 O’clock (+5V DC). Cable connector test points. Flow Control Valve Override Testing Raven Flow Meter Cable 4 If total volume does not count up, the...
Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Chemical Probe PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Air leak in the vacuum Check all hose clamps and fittings are tight system Chemical probe is not working or is working too slow Lack of pressure to Check there are no kinked hoses and the venturi in top of tank water pressure is about 100 PSI...
Integrated Systems – Appendix Main Control Module located in the storage box of the Boom I/O module. Main PLC: I/O Modules: Boom I/O Modules: Valves & Solenoids: • Main ‘brain’ of the control system, • There are two basic I/O modules that •...
1 Goldacres CAN network (PLC to displays) if required. The customer can enjoy improvements and 2 Goldacres CAN control (PLC to I/O modules) added functionality from future software updates as it is designed and released. 3 ISOBUS CAN (RCM, Raven XRT and GPS, etc...
Appendix – Integrated Systems The cover of the Chassis Fuse Box. The RCM fuse capsule under the hitch. Filling & Cleaning - Quick Fill Station. Fuses Liquid Application System The Chassis Fuse Box is located Qick Fill Cabinet. The Liquid Application System comprises the liquid & chemical: The RCM fuse capsule is located on the cables under the hitch.
G-Hub system to regulate fill rate & tank level of the pump capacity available to the spray line. This Goldacres Rapid flow, boom recirculation, 3 tiered nozzle soft shut-off . system (3TS, 3TS-Pro) options and Hawkeye Pulse Width...
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Appendix – Integrated Systems RCM screen. Illustration of the RapidFlow and RapidFire nozzle technologies. Centralised Filters & Valves Rate Control Module (RCM) RapidFlow RapidFire - Air Solenoid Nozzles RapidFlow boom recirculation, fitted as Many filling, rinsing and spraying fluid The Raven Control Module (RCM) fitted as The nozzle system contains a master and standard, allows the sprayer boom lines to be circuits are controlled using motorised...
Integrated Systems – Appendix Boom poly Check Valve Nozzle Electric operated air Breather Master air inlet solenoid (6mm) with Slave air outlet (4mm) release ring with release ring Centreline plumbed boom with optional 3TS single nozzles Boom with 3TS Pro with alternating single & double nozzles Master air solenoid valve.
Appendix – Integrated Systems Flow Control Valve. AutoBoom XRT radar sensor. Nozzle by nozzle turn compensation with the Hawkeye option. Hawkeye (Option) Speed Sensors Flow Control Valve XRT Auto Boom Height Control (Optional) The optional Raven Hawkey is a Pulse Width The Raven Automatic Rate Controller utilises The flow control valve (mounted on the Modulated (PWM) spray system.
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The sensors are also very compact, allowing More detailed and specific information can be simple fitment along the boom. found in the product documentation from the Goldacres and Raven websites. The Raven XRT system uses extra sensors to monitor: www.goldacres.com.au •...
Appendix – Integrated Systems Plumbing Schematic - Diaphragm Pump Wash Down Gun Wash Down Gun Pump ½” P ½” P ½” P 1½” P 6mm Nylon 6mm Nylon Boom Flow Meter Chemical Induction 1½” P 1” P Pump 1” P 1¼”...
Integrated Systems – Appendix Plumbing Schematic - Centrifugal Pump Wash Down Gun Wash Down Gun Pump ½” P ½” P ½” P 1½” P 6mm Nylon 6mm Nylon Boom Flow Meter Chemical Induction 1½” P 1” P Pump 1¼” P 1”...
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