Summary of Contents for SCHABEN 6500 Series
- Page 1 S E R I E S S P R A Y E R OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL .COM COLUMBUS, NE NEWTON, KS BAKERSFIELD, CA 800.274.1025 800.394.7662 877.724.2236...
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Page 2: Pre-Operation Checklist
INTRODUCTION 1. Read and understand the Operators Manual and all 10. Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals. Always safety signs before using. wear protective clothing and follow safe handling procedures. 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine, turn monitor off, set park brake, remove ignition key, wait 11. - Page 3 12. Remove delivery bolt (see figure 9) on breakaway FIG. 2 clamp and ensure wing breaks away freely and returns to locked position. (Delivery bolt should not be reinstalled, for delivery safety only) 13. Consult tractor manufacturers manual for hydraulic operation system.(open or closed center system) For closed center systems, leave hydraulic boom operation block located on the center of boom as...
- Page 4 FIG. 3 OPEN CENTER SYSTEM FIG. 4 CLOSED CENTER SYSTEM 6 5 0 0 S E R I E S S P R A Y E R S O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E M A N U A L...
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Page 5: Sprayer Operation
SPRAYER OPERATION **CAUTION** FIG. 6 DO NOT PULL AT ROAD SPEEDS WITH PRODUCT IN MAIN TANK Electrocution hazard. Keep away from power lines. To pre- vent serious injury or death from electrocution: 1. Stay well away from power lines when folding or extending wings. - Page 6 FIG.5 and hold to pivot the left outer boom in and down to pivot out. Release the switch, the left outer boom will stop and remain at that position. 6. RIGHT OUTER BOOM SWING: This spring-loaded-to-neutral-center toggle switch controls the right outer boom function. Move the switch up and hold to pivot the right outer boom in and down to extend.
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Page 7: Pump Operation
FIG. 14 locked down hold the toggle switch down for 5 seconds after the boom is fully extended. (see figure 15) 5. Hold down on “main lift” boom switch to lower boom to desired spray height. To ensure optimal boom performance never run boom in fully down position. - Page 8 FIG. 16 PLUMBING OPERATION 1. Connect supply hose to quick fill valve (valve 3) (If OPTIONAL INDUCTOR: Pull transport pin, release safety top filling, open lid and insert supply hose.) latch and gently lower to bottom position. Open Inductor activation valve (valve 8) to start venturi vacuum. Add “WARNING!”...
- Page 9 7. All chemical needs to be added before solution level 9. Continue to run sprayer pump to circulate sprayer reaches 3/4 of desired capacity. solution. 10. Fill auxiliary tanks as needed. NOTE: Follow all chemical manufacture label instructions. - Rinse 8.
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Page 10: Speed Sensor
OPTIONAL LADDERS SPRAY CONTROLLER SPEED SENSOR FIG. 19 FIG. 17 If equipped with an automatic rate controller, a speed sen- Raise the ladder into the vertical position and push over sor is sent along in the controller kit. The sensor needs to and down to secure in the locked position. -
Page 11: Initial Start-Up
Tracer Pink (hot pink) or Tracer Blue colorants action. Your local coop will probably be able to advise which foam concentrate works best with local water con- from Schaben Industries. ditions. 3. If a change of drop rate is desired: adjust knob more toward wet until desired rate is achieved. -
Page 12: Service And Maintenance
FIG. 11 BREAK-IN Although there are no operational restrictions on the spray- 5. Check that all nozzles are working properly. er when used for the first time, it is recommended that the Clean or replace as required. following mechanical items be checked: 6. - Page 13 7. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all 3. Follow good shop practices: moving and/or rotating parts. Keep service area clean and dry 8. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or grounded making any adjustments or filling.
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Page 14: Maintenance
SPRAY CONTROL VALVE WIRING Each motorized ball red wire connects to the 12V + The motorized ball valves equipped on the sprayer require 12V + constant power and ground to make terminal. Each motorized ball valve black wire will actuate. When 12V + is sent from the controller thru connect to ground terminal, and each motorized ball valve white wire will connect to the corresponding the signal wire per each section the valve will open as... -
Page 15: Placing In Storage
Go through the pre-field checklist before using. LIMITED WARRANTY Schaben Industries warrants to the buyer that the new machinery is free from If these conditions are fulfilled, Schaben Industries shall at its own cost and defects in material and workmanship. - Page 16 S E R I E S S P R A Y E R Form 1709 Form 1709 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL .COM 5834 EAST 23RD STREET 7000 SCHABEN COURT 4450 STATE ROAD COLUMBUS, NE 68601 NEWTON, KS 67114 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308 800.274.1025 800.394.7662 877.724.2236...
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