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Miller 500 BW Operator's Manual

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TRAILER SPRAYER
MODEL: 500 BW
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS
MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
Part Number: 07.09145D
November 2007
MILLER-ST.NAZIANZ,INC.
P.O. BOX 127
ST. NAZIANZ, WI 54232
920/773-2121
FAX:920/773-1200

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  • Page 1 TRAILER SPRAYER MODEL: 500 BW OPERATOR'S MANUAL DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. Part Number: 07.09145D November 2007 MILLER-ST.NAZIANZ,INC. P.O. BOX 127 ST. NAZIANZ, WI 54232 920/773-2121 FAX:920/773-1200...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION This Operator's Manual is provided to acquaint the operator with the safety and operation of the Miller Sprayer. Complete Assembly, Operation, Lubrication and Maintenance procedures are provided. Follow- ing the recommended procedures will help you achieve many years of dependable service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents TRAILER SPRAYER ...................................... 2 Pre-Delivery Check List ..................................2 Delivery Check List ....................................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................3 Power Source Shutdown Procedure ..............................3 Implement Safety ....................................4 Chemical Safety ...................................... 5 SAFETY DECALS ......................................6 Reflective Decals ....................................10 SPRAYER SETUP AND ASSEMBLY ................................

  • Page 4: Trailer Sprayer

    Hook the sprayer to the appropriate RPM tractor and Complete the dealer and warranty registration card. test run it while checking that proper operation is Have the customer sign it and return it to Miller-St. exhibited by all components. Nazianz.
  • Page 5 Hook the sprayer to the appropriate RPM tractor and Complete the dealer and warranty registration card. test run it while checking that proper operation is Have the customer sign it and return it to Miller-St. exhibited by all components. Nazianz.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    In addition, MAKE SURE that every individual who operates or works with this equip- ment, whether family member or employee, is familiar with these safety precautions. Miller- St. Nazianz provides guards for exposed moving parts for the operator’s protection; how- ever, some areas cannot be guarded or shielded in order to assure proper operation.

  • Page 8: Implement Safety

    Safety Precautions, continued Implement Safety Some photographs used herein may show doors, guards and shields opened or removed. BE SURE that all doors, guards and shields are fastened in their proper position before machine is operated. Know how to stop sprayer operation BEFORE starting it. BE ALERT for people and/or animals in front of or around machine, when about to start machine.

  • Page 9: Chemical Safety

    Implement Safety, continued KEEP ALL personnel at a safe distance when folding or unfolding boom. KEEP all persons away from sprayer and boom while in operation. KEEP clear of hydraulically controlled booms. Booms may move suddenly, without warning. AVOID sudden turns when transporting sprayer. Slow tractor before turning. BE AWARE of sprayer width and boom swing to avoid hitting other objects or personnel.

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals The decals are for your protection. If your safety decals are not readable or are missing, contact your dealer for replacements. “Danger, Rotating Driveline” decal (Part No. 329594B2). “Shield Missing” decal (Part No. 331639B2). This decal is mounted on the driveline and is visible only if the plastic shield is removed.
  • Page 11 Safety Decals, continued Decal - Hydraulic Fluid Pressure (Part No. 21.09024) Decal - Before Operating (Part No. 16.20178) Agricultural Chemicals (Part No. 07.05527)
  • Page 12 Safety Decals, continued Decal - Foot Crushing Hazard (Part No. 17.01155) Decal - 540 RPM (Part No. 340248B1) WARNING Decal - Fresh Water Tank (Part No. 07.09573) Avoid bodily injuries from hydraulic oil• and gas under pressure. Before removing or charging accumulator 1.
  • Page 13 Safety Decals, continued Decal - Pinch Point Qty 2 (Part No. 21.09025) Decal - Hydraulic Fluid Pressure (Part No. 21.09024)

  • Page 14: Reflective Decals

    Safety Decals, continued Reflective Decals SMV Emblem Yellow Reflector (Qty. 2) Yellow Reflector (Qty. 2) (Part No. 907224) Left Side Shown (Part No. 907220) Not (Part No. 907220) Shown, One On Each Side Of Hitch Red Reflector (Qty.2) Yellow Reflector (Qty. 2) Left Side Shown (Part No.

  • Page 15: Sprayer Setup And Assembly

    Sprayer Setup And Assembly Wheel Spacing Wheel spacing can be adjusted from 62 inches (minimum) to 80 inches (maximum). To change wheel spacing proceed as follows: DANGER Sprayer can fall during wheel spacing adjustment and crush person working under sprayer. Death or serious injury will result. Support the sprayer se- curely when adjusting wheel spacing.

  • Page 16: Implement Driveline (Pto Drive Pumps Only)

    The Miller Sprayer is designed to be used with a tractor having a 540 RPM PTO unless your sprayer has a 1000 RPM centrifugal pump (Optional).

  • Page 17: Hitching Sprayer To Tractor

    Install the hitch pin. Insert the clip through the side of the hitch pin to lock in place. Turn the leveling crank on the jack stand until the jack no longer touches the ground. NOTE: Safety chains are available for your sprayer by ordering Part No. 329946B91 from your Miller dealer.
  • Page 18 Store the jack during operation. a. Remove the pin and clip from the jack mount on the sprayer hitch. b. Remove the jack from the mount. Pin and Clip Jack In Hitch/Unhitch Position c. Position the jack onto the storage mount on the sprayer frame. d.
  • Page 19 WARNING Connect 540 RPM sprayer pumps ONLY to 540 RPM tractor PTO output shafts. Connect Optional 1000 RPM sprayer pumps ONLY to 1000 RPM tractor PTO output shafts. Pull the collar on the tractor end of the driveline to the rear (toward the sprayer), and slide the driveline onto the tractor’s PTO output shaft as far as possible.

  • Page 20: Hydraulic Drive Sprayer Pump Hose Hook Up (Optional)

    Miller dealer. Examples of these pigtails are: Miller Part No. 21.21624, John Deere Part No. RE67013 or Case-IH Part No. 187103A1. Be sure to ONLY connect to tractors with a 12 Volt Positive electrical system.

  • Page 21: Electric Sprayer Controls

    (12 volt - ground). DO NOT con- nect to a remote ground source. c. The rate controller is normally pre-pro- grammed from Miller for your sprayer, but you should verify that the programming RAVEN Rate Controller (Optional) matches your sprayer specifications. It is...

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Hose Connections - Boom Control

    Hydraulic Hose Connections - Boom Control There are three types of booms available for your sprayer. • EF Hydraulic fold with boom widths of: 38 ft, 45 ft, 48 ft and 51 ft. • EFT Hydraulic fold & wing tilt with boom widths of: 38 ft, 45 ft, 48 ft and 51 ft. •...
  • Page 23 HC Boom Hydraulic Hose and Electrical Connections Your sprayer has been shipped from the factory set-up for use with a tractor that has “Open Center” Hydraulics. Determine if your tractor has this type of hydraulics. Connect sprayer hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic system. When the HC boom is in use , the hydraulic valve on the tractor MUST be locked open to assure a constant supply of oil to the cylinder valve control bank located at the back of the sprayer.

  • Page 24: Sprayer Accessories

    Sprayer Accessories Make all required electrical connections for sprayer accessories. Refer to the “Accessories” sec- tion of this manual for proper instructions on electrical connections. Unhitching Sprayer From Tractor Unhitching CAUTION DO NOT stand between the tractor and sprayer when hitching or unhitching the sprayer unless tractor engine is STOPPED and parking brake is applied.
  • Page 25 Position the jack onto the mounting hub on the sprayer hitch. Align the holes in the jack with the holes in the mount and insert the pin and clip to secure the jack in place. Turn the leveling crank on the jack until the hitch begins to rise up off the tractor drawbar. Pin and Clip Leveling Crank Jack In Hitch/Unhitch...

  • Page 26: Transporting Sprayer

    Transporting Sprayer IMPORTANT: Observe the safety precautions when transporting the sprayer to another location: DO NOT allow anyone to ride on sprayer or tractor. DO NOT transport the sprayer unless the booms are fully folded and boom is securely placed in the boom transport rests.

  • Page 27: Sprayer Accessories

    Listed are the accessories available and the connection instructions if required. For ease of connecting accessories to your tractor, see your tractor dealer or your local Miller dealer for an accessory connecting pigtail harness that connects directly to your tractor electrical system and allows your accessory to be “keyed”...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation Topics covered in this section include the following: • Sprayer tip selection • Priming and calibrating the sprayer • Sprayer control systems • Booms and boom operation A water tank mounted on a trailer, a boom, a pump and a control system are the basic equipment for all sprayers.
  • Page 29 Useful Formulas and Conversions GPA= Application rate in gallon per acre GPM= Flow rate in gallons per minute Speed in miles per hour Nozzle spacing in inches Calculate flow rate per nozzle when application rate, speed and nozzle spacing are known: GPM (per Nozzle) = GPA x S x W 5940 Calculate application rate when nozzle spacing, speed and flow rate are known:...

  • Page 30: Tip Selection

    Tip Selection Proper application of agricultural chemicals is essential to good performance. Applying the correct amount and effectively covering the target are key factors in proper application. Too often, poor weed, disease, or insect control can be traced to problems with spray distribution along the boom. Spray distribution refers to the uniformity of spray coverage across the boom swath.

  • Page 31: Spray Tip Wear

    Spray Tip Wear...

  • Page 32: Air Induction Spray Tips (Greenleaf Turbo Drop Nozzles)

    Air Induction Spray Tips (Greenleaf Turbo Drop Nozzles) 15 Inch Nozzle Spacing Medium Pressure TurboDrop® XL Nozzle (TDXL, TDCXL) Optimal pressure range is 30-90 psi. Targeting 60 psi operating pressure will allow for greater changes in speed and pressure. Max pressure is 120 psi. Higher pressures are recommended for contact pesticides (60-120 psi).
  • Page 33 15 Inch Nozzle Spacing (continued) GALLONS PER ACRE BASED ON 15” NOZZLE SPACING Complete Liquid Nozzle Nozzle # Pressure Capacity 4 MPH 5 MPH 6 MPH 7 MPH 8 MPH 10 MPH 12 MPH 14 MPH 16 MPH 18 MPH 0.14 14.0 11.2...
  • Page 34 15 Inch Nozzle Spacing (continued) GALLONS PER ACRE BASED ON 15” NOZZLE SPACING Complete Liquid Nozzle Nozzle # Pressure Capacity 4 MPH 5 MPH 6 MPH 7 MPH 8 MPH 10 MPH 12 MPH 14 MPH 16 MPH 18 MPH 0.35 35.0 28.0...

  • Page 35: Air Induction Spray Tips (Greenleaf Turbo Drop Nozzles)

    Air Induction Spray Tips (Greenleaf Turbo Drop Nozzles) 20 Inch Nozzle Spacing Medium Pressure TurboDrop® XL Nozzle (TDXL, TDCXL) Optimal pressure range is 30-90 psi. Targeting 60 psi operating pressure will allow for greater changes in speed and pressure. Max pressure is 120 psi. Higher pressures are recommended for contact pesticides (60-120 psi).
  • Page 36 20 Inch Nozzle Spacing (continued) GALLONS PER ACRE BASED ON 20” NOZZLE SPACING Complete Liquid Nozzle Nozzle # Pressure Capacity 4 MPH 5 MPH 6 MPH 7 MPH 8 MPH 10 MPH 12 MPH 14 MPH 16 MPH 18 MPH 0.14 10.5 0.17...
  • Page 37 20 Inch Nozzle Spacing (continued) GALLONS PER ACRE BASED ON 20” NOZZLE SPACING Complete Liquid Nozzle Nozzle # Pressure Capacity 4 MPH 5 MPH 6 MPH 7 MPH 8 MPH 10 MPH 12 MPH 14 MPH 16 MPH 18 MPH 0.35 26.3 21.0...

  • Page 38: Teejet Air Induction Spray Tips

    TeeJet Air Induction Spray Tips At Various Speeds And Pressures 20 Inch Tip Spacing...

  • Page 39: Teejet Application Rates In Gallons Per Acre

    TeeJet Application Rates in Gallons Per Acre At Various Speeds And Pressures 15 Inch Tip Spacing Tip Size Pressure Nozzle Nozzle 15 INCH TIP SPACING (PSI) Capacity Capacity (GPM) (oz/min) MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 0.06 0.07 0.08...
  • Page 40 15 Inch Tip Spacing (continued) Tip Size Pressure Nozzle Nozzle 15 INCH TIP SPACING (PSI) Capacity Capacity (GPM) (oz/min) MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 0.24 15.8 13.6 11.9 0.28 15.8 13.9 11.1 0.32 18.1 15.8 12.7 10.6 0.35 17.3 13.9 11.6 10.7 0.37...
  • Page 41 15 Inch Tip Spacing (continued) Tip Size Pressure Nozzle Nozzle 15 INCH TIP SPACING (PSI) Capacity Capacity (GPM) (oz/min) MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 0.61 24.2 18.6 17.3 15.1 13.4 0.71 28.1 20.1 17.6 15.6 0.79 19.6 17.4 0.87...
  • Page 42 20 Inch Tip Spacing Tip Size Pressure Nozzle Nozzle 20 INCH TIP SPACING (PSI) Capacity Capacity (GPM) (oz/min) MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 XR11001VS 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.09 0.11...
  • Page 43 20 Inch Tip Spacing (continued) Tip Size Pressure Nozzle Nozzle 20 INCH TIP SPACING (PSI) Capacity Capacity (GPM) (oz/min) MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 0.24 11.9 10.2 0.28 11.9 10.4 0.32 13.6 11.9 0.35 13.0 10.4 0.37 13.7 11.0 0.40...
  • Page 44 20 Inch Tip Spacing (continued) Tip Size Pressure Nozzle Nozzle 20 INCH TIP SPACING (PSI) Capacity Capacity (GPM) (oz/min) MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 0.61 18.1 13.9 12.9 11.3 10.1 0.71 21.1 15.1 13.2 11.7 0.79 14.7 13.0 0.87...

  • Page 45: Teejet Floodjet Wide Angle Flat Spray Tips

    TeeJet FloodJet Wide Angle Flat Spray Tips At Various Speeds And Pressures 40 Inch Tip Spacing...

  • Page 46: Sprayer Controls

    Sprayer Controls Sprayer operation and liquid flows are controlled by a combination of controls on the tractor and the sprayer. Triple Electric Control (Standard) This system consists of three electric ball valves and a electric pressure regulating valve which are all mounted on the top of the boom mid section of the sprayer.
  • Page 47 Control Box The control box consists of the following components: • MASTER ON/OFF switch which controls power to the valves for each boom section. When power is supplied to the valves, the valves open, allowing liquid to flow to the boom sections. NOTE: The toggle switches for the individual boom sections must be ON to energize the valves.
  • Page 48 Optional Automatic Rate Controller Automatic rate controllers are an optional accessory on all sprayers. Refer to the separate owners manual for detailed instructions for using the system. Optional Four-Way Electric Control System with RAVEN Rate Control System Only The four-way electric control system has the same features as the three-way control system. However, it uses four motorized ball valves which allow the boom to be split into four sections: Left, Left Center, Right Center and Right.
  • Page 49 Agitation System Your sprayer is equipped with an adjustable agitation system. The throttling valve to adjust the system can be located in one of two locations, depending on which accessories your sprayer is equipped with. If the sprayer does not have a self cleaning filter, the agitation throttling valve will be located near the front left corner of the sprayer platform.

  • Page 50: Standard Primary Filter

    (standard) or a self cleaning filter (optional). The filter is located on the right side of the sprayer under the sprayer platform. The filter is installed on the pressure side of the pump and has a 50 mesh screen. Other size mesh screens are available through your local Miller dealer parts department.

  • Page 51: Filling The Product Tank

    Filling The Product Tank NOTE: All poly tanks are not identical in capacity due to different tank molds, heat and/or cold. Tank sizes can and do vary. It is recommended that you measure by an independent means the amount of liquid being loaded. The sprayer can be equipped in one of three ways: •...
  • Page 52 Slowly open the “Fast Fill” valve, marked as “Valve F” and let run until the product tank is full, turn off the “Fast Fill” valve. There is a breather on the product tank lid to allow air to escape during the filling operation. IMPORTANT: If you are filling with a high volume transfer pump, it may be necessary to remove the center lid from the manhole cover.
  • Page 53 Open the “Fast Fill” valve marked as “Valve F.” Start the product pump and run at full capacity. Slowly open the “Product Tank Fill” valve marked “Valve C” located on the front control stand. Let run until the product tank is full, then turn OFF “Product Tank Fill” valve. There is a breather on the product tank lid to allow air to escape during filling.

  • Page 54: Priming The Sprayer

    Priming The Sprayer NOTE: Before you prime the sprayer, make sure you are familiar with the information in the pump owner’s manual. Determine appropriate operating pressure for the sprayer system. Fill the sprayer tank half full of water. DO NOT add chemicals. IMPORTANT: Water must be in pump before pump is started.
  • Page 55 Priming The Sprayer Equipped With A RAVEN Rate Controller If your sprayer is equipped with a RAVEN rate controller, you must do the following to allow the spray boom to function while standing still. Disconnect the radar cable between the tractor and the sprayer. Turn RAVEN console master switch ON.

  • Page 56: Calibrating The Sprayer

    Raven Rate Control System (optional) The rate controller is normally pre programmed from Miller for your sprayer. You should verify that the programming matches your sprayer specifications. It is very important that the radar gun cali-...

  • Page 57: Tank Tie Down Straps

    Tank Tie Down Straps IMPORTANT NOTE: Sprayer tanks will change shape and “Settle In” to the tank saddle when fully loaded. Retighten the tank tie down straps on all the tanks when the tanks are filled the first time each year. Check all the tie down straps for proper tightness.
  • Page 58 Instructions Valve Settings For Accessory Kits Refer To The Operator’s Manual For Detailed Instructions...

  • Page 59: Chemical Inductor (Optional)

    Chemical Inductor (Optional) The 5 gallon Chemical Inductor is an optional accessory and is mounted on the front left corner of the spray platform. The chemical inductor is used to add chemical to the product tank from ground level. DANGER Handle ALL agricultural chemicals with care.
  • Page 60 When transfer is complete, use the hand rinse gun to rinse the chemical inductor tank. Allow the rinse water to go through the chemical inductor into the product tank. NOTE: • If the hand rinse gun is supplied with water from the product pump, the water will come from the product tank and will be contaminated with diluted chemical.
  • Page 61 NOTE: Some chemicals tend to foam when agitated. If foaming occurs, throttle back the agitation valve until the foaming stops. If you change the agitation valve setting, you may have to adjust the pressure on the tractor control box. This adjustment would not be necessary with a RAVEN rate controller.

  • Page 62: Hand Rinse Gun For Chemical Inductor (Optional)

    Hand Rinse Gun for Chemical Inductor (Optional) The chemical inductor is supplied with a hand gun with approximately 5 feet of hose to rinse the chemical inductor tank. There are two ways the hand gun can be supplied with water: •...
  • Page 63 Optional Electric System • The optional electric system has a 12 volt pump located under the 50 gallon rinse water tank. • There is an electric ON/OFF switch located at the top of the control center. • The water is supplied from the 50 gallon rinse water tank. To Operate: There must be water in the 50 gallon rinse water tank.

  • Page 64: Personal Fresh Water Tank

    Personal Fresh Water Tank For your safety all Miller sprayers have a personal 5 gallon fresh water tank as standard equipment. The fresh water tank is an intregal part of the product tank. This tank is a source for clean, chemical free water for washing hands or other personal use.

  • Page 65: Rinse Tank Flush System (Optional)

    Rinse Tank Flush System (Optional) A 50 gallon fresh water rinse system is an optional accessory. The major components consist of: • A 50 gallon clean water tank located on the right side of the sprayer. • Three way ball valve located on the left side of the sprayer under the operator platform. •...
  • Page 66 Manual Control System Filling The Rinse Tank The 50 gallon rinse tank can be filled 3 different ways: Fill Through Top Lid Remove the lid from the top of the rinse tank. Fill the tank using a garden hose or similiar means.
  • Page 67 Fill as follows: Connect the fill hose to the 2” connector. Open the water supply valve to fill the hose. IMPORTANT: The water source MUST be higher than the sprayer pump. NEVER run the sprayer pump dry. The sprayer pump will not draw water from a source lower than the pump, until the pump is primed.
  • Page 68 Electric Control System Filling The Rinse Tank The 50 gallon rinse tank can be filled 3 different ways: Fill Through Top Lid Remove the lid from the top of the rinse tank. Fill the tank using a garden hose or similiar means.
  • Page 69 Fill as follows: Connect the fill hose to the 2” connector. Open the water supply valve to fill the hose. IMPORTANT: The water source MUST be higher than the sprayer pump. NEVER run the sprayer pump dry. The sprayer pump will not draw water from a source lower than the pump, until the pump is primed.

  • Page 70: Cleaning The Sprayer

    Cleaning The Sprayer Keeping your sprayer clean helps assure a long service life. Many pesticides can quickly corrode metal parts in the spraying system. Chemicals remaining in the sprayer can react with a second chemical introduced to the system and offset its effectiveness. Manual Control Rinse System Short Term Shutdown Rinsing the Product Pump, Controls and Boom Lines Leaving the Product Tank Undisturbed:...
  • Page 71 Part no. 07.06876 Neutralize Liquid (1 gallon) or Part No. 07.06877 Neutralize Dry (2 lb. jar) are available from your Miller dealer. Add the recommended amount of Neutralizer to the clean water rinse tank.
  • Page 72 Electric Control Rinse System Short Term Shutdown Rinsing the Product Pump, Controls and Boom Lines Leaving the Product Tank Undisturbed: Turn OFF the “Agitation Valve” located on the front control stand - If so desired. Turn OFF the Self Cleaning Filter valve located at the front left corner of the operator platform - If so desired.
  • Page 73 Part no. 07.06876 Neutralize Liquid (1 gallon) or Part No. 07.06877 Neutralize Dry (2 lb. jar) are available from your Miller dealer. Add the recommended amount of Neutralizer to the clean water rinse tank.

  • Page 74: Hydraulic Boom Operation

    Hydraulic Boom Operation Three types of hydraulically operated booms are available. They are EF Booms, EFT Booms and HC Booms. DANGER To avoid personal injury or death, KEEP clear of ALL electrical power lines when operating sprayer or when folding or unfolding booms. WARNING To avoid personal injury, make sure that everyone is at a safe distance from the sprayer before folding or unfolding the sprayer boom.
  • Page 75 EFT Boom After the sprayer booms have been unfolded and lowered to the correct height, tilt the boom wings using the following procedure: Flip the wing tilt switch on the control box to the tilt position. Using the tractor hydraulic controls tilt the individual wings up or down to the desired position. a.
  • Page 76 HC Boom The HC Boom uses five separate hydraulic cylinders which allow the operator maximum control of the boom. Boom components are controlled independently with the boom control box mounted on the tractor. The switches on the control box operate the following boom functions: •...

  • Page 77: Lubrication

    Lubrication WARNING Before attempting any lubrication, adjustment or servicing of the sprayer, be sure to shut down the sprayer and lock out the power source. Contact with moving parts or hydraulic fluid under pressure can cause death or personal injury. WARNING DO NOT adjust or lubricate the machine while it is in motion.

  • Page 78: Weekly Lubrication Interval

    Weekly Lubrication Interval EF & EFT Boom Primary and Secondary Boom Pivot Points Lubricate ALL the pivot points on each side of the boom assembly using a good quality grease. Clean off grease fittings before attaching grease gun. Wipe up any excess grease when finished. NOTE: There are a total of 9 grease fittings on the EF boom assembly and 11 grease fittings on the EFT boom assembly.
  • Page 79 EF & EFT Boom Center Boom Mounting Arm Pivot Points Lubricate ALL the pivot points on each mounting arm and the center pivot using a good quality grease. The center pivot is located directly behind the slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblem. Clean off grease fittings before attaching grease gun.
  • Page 80 HC Boom Lubricate ALL the pivot points on each side of the boom assembly using a good quality grease. Clean off grease fittings before attaching grease gun. Wipe up any excess grease when finished. Grease Fittings (three at top and one at lower pivot on each side) Secondary Boom Wing Pivot Point...

  • Page 81: 200 Hour Lubrication Interval

    200 Hour Lubrication Interval Wheel Bearings Every 200 hours (or yearly), repack the wheel bearings using a good quality wheel bearing grease. Maintenance General Repair or replace damaged or broken parts immediately. Check all safety and operating decals. If any decals are illegible or missing, replace any decals immediately.

  • Page 82: Sprayer Tips

    Before reinstalling the canister to the filter head, lubricate the canister o-ring with clean engine oil. Reinstall the canister and hand tighten only. Connect the bypass hose to the bottom of the filter, open the bypass and agitation valves. Open the emergency shut off valve at the bottom of the product tank. Start the sprayer pump with water in the tank and check for leaks.
  • Page 83 Add approximately 20 gallons of environmentally safe antifreeze suitable for the climate in your area. Start the product pump and run at rated volume. Open and close ALL valves on the sprayer to ensure you have clean antifreeze through the entire system.

  • Page 84: Boom Adjustments

    Boom Adjustments HC Boom Only Boom Slides The poly slides on the boom tend to wear over time. Adjust the pressure on the poly slides as needed to compensate for wear. To adjust the pressure on the poly slide pads, locate the large locknuts (located by each pad) on the tank side of the slide tower.

  • Page 85: Ef & Eft Boom Only

    EF & EFT Boom Only Boom Level If the entire boom is not level side to side adjust the threaded rod and spring assembly at the rear of the center boom. Tighten the locknuts after adjustment is complete. Threaded Rod and Spring Assembly Boom Wing Assembly Alignment If the wing assemblies are not aligned (up or down), the wing assemblies can be raised or lowered.
  • Page 86 EF & EFT Boom (continued) Boom Wing Fold Out Adjustment If the secondary boom wings do not unfold properly, with the boom in the folded position, adjust the turnbuckle at the rear of the primary boom wing until the cable is tight. Recheck the boom breakaway tension and adjust if necessary.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting Guides

    Troubleshooting Guides Following are troubleshooting guides to help you solve common operating problems. If you have difficulty resolving operating problems, call your dealer for assistance. Problem Possible Cause Solution Air leak in suction line Tighten clamps, check hoses for No pressure in spray cracks or breaks system Dirty or clogged filter...
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting Guides (continued) Problem Possible Cause Solution RAVEN Controller No speed reading Blown out fuse Check and replace fuse Poor wire connection or bad wire Clean and check connection Check for break in wire Wrong calibration number Verify calibration number Speed reading to slow or SP-1 or SP-2 setting wrong Verify setting - See RAVEN...
  • Page 89 Troubleshooting Guides (continued) Problem Possible Cause Solution EF & EFT Boom Low pressure in accumulator See dealer for service Boom bounces exces- Slow down Field to rough sively Replace shock absorber Weak shock absorber Bad seals in lift cylinder Replace seals Boom settles Replace seals in valve Tractor hydraulic valve leaks...

  • Page 90: Torque Specifications

    Torque Specifications NOTE: Use these torque values when tightening hardware (excluding: locknuts and self tapping, thread forming and sheet metal screws) unless specified otherwise. All torque values are in lb-ft except those marked with an (*) which are lb-in (for metric torque value Nm, multiply lb-ft value by 1.355 or for lb-in multiply by 0.113).
  • Page 91 Tightening Hydraulic Fittings CAUTION Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from pin holes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.

  • Page 92: Optional Accessories

    The in line filters are located on the mid section of the boom and are attached to the ON/OFF valves. There will be one filter per ON/OFF valve and are equipped with 50 mesh screens. Optional size screens are available through your Miller parts dealer. WARNING Wear protective clothing (such as goggles, rubber or chemical resistant gloves and a respirator) while handling or working with chemicals.

  • Page 93: Fence Line Kit(S)

    Fence Line Kit(s) The fence line kit(s) are an optional accessory. There are three different styles of fence row kits available: • Manual ON/OFF valve • Electric solenoid ON/OFF valve • Electric Ball ON/OFF valve You may order a fence line nozzle for the left, right or both sides of the boom. (right side is the most common).
  • Page 95 All warranties on the new Miller Trailer Sprayer shall apply only to the original retail purchaser from an authorized Miller dealer. Repair Parts Miller warrants that it will replace, F.O.B.
  • Page 96 © 2007 by Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc.

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