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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual MANTGS01 Rev C 25/09/19 TGS Grape Sprayer 2000 Litre 3500 Litre 4000 Litre PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTACHING SAFETY WARNING: THE SPRAYER TO A TRACTOR OR OPERATING IT.
- Page 2 No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although due care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible. information, illustrations technical data were considered to be correct at the time of preparation. In accordance with our policy of continuous development Silvan Australia Pty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Introduction Warranty About Your Warranty New Product Warranty Safety Information Features and Specifications Description of Fluid Flow Connecting to the Tractor Installing Cabin Control Box and Electric Loom Hitching to the Tractor Adjusting the Drawbar Connecting the PTO Shaft Connecting Hydraulic Hoses Operation Filling the Main Tank... - Page 4 Contents Lubrication and Maintenance Start-up Inspection, Filter Cleaning, Lubrication Diaphragm Pump Tyres, Wheel Hubs, Annual Inspection Trouble Shooting...
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Page 5: Introduction
Silvan sprayer is an investment in quality. This manual covers the 2000 litre, 3500 litre and 4000 litre TGS Grape Sprayer fitted with various alternative diaphragm pumps from 161 to 249 litres/minute capacity. This high volume sprayer has been designed and manufactured to provide a high standard of performance and safety and incorporates many innovative features. -
Page 6: New Product Warranty
Silvan Warranty Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. -
Page 7: Safety Information
Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death. Whilst your TGS Grape Sprayer has been designed and manufactured to incorporate all necessary safety features it is essential that any person who operates or works on the machine is aware of the safety precautions that should be exercised. - Page 8 DEC101213P – on the side of the tank Part Number DEC 48 Adjacent to bottom fill connection and on top surface of drawbar P/No. 399 14 1000 On PTO Shaft 3500L TGS shown Not shown...
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Page 9: Features And Specifications
Features and Specifications Tank Spray Boom Polytuff impact resistant polyethylene. Fully adjustable two or three row spray boom. Capacity 2000 litres, 3500 litres and 4000 litres. 4 or 6 poly moulded air tubes shaped to surround 455 mm screw down lid with basket strainer. vine canopy. - Page 10 Clean Water Tank Pressure Suction Drain Sight Access Bottom Fill Gauge Filter Valve Gauge Platform Connection & Hand Rail Wide Angle Diaphragm Twin both sides PTO Shaft Pump Propeller Agitators not shown FEATURES OF THE TGS GRAPE SPRAYER (3500 litre shown)
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Page 11: Description Of Fluid Flow
Description of Fluid Flow Chemical Top Fill Lid and Inductor Probe Basket Strainer Connection Bottom Fill Main Tank Connection Inductor Probe Drain Valve Valve Master On/Off Pressure Valve Gauge Pressure Regulating Valve Boom Diaphragm Section Pump On/Off Valves Suction Filter LH Spray Line Centre Spray Lines RH Spray Line... - Page 12 Description of Fluid Flow The schematic diagram opposite shows the fluid Boom Circuit flow of the TGS Grape Sprayer. The boom section valves direct fluid to the spray The main tank can be filled either through the top or lines on the boom air tubes. The circuit diagram...
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Page 13: Connecting To The Tractor
Connecting to the Tractor Boom Section Switches Jack Handle Hinged Clamp Bolt Clamp Jack Tube Switch Master Switch not used Reversible Hitch (in low CABIN CONTROL BOX position) Jockey Wheel Installing the Cabin Control Box Before attaching the sprayer to the tractor, install the cabin Control Box. -
Page 14: Connecting The Pto Shaft
Connecting to the Tractor Note: When a quick turn (linkage) hitch is fitted the PTO must be connected in the opposite direction with the CV joint at the sprayer end above the pivot point. Sliding Drawbar Attaching Bolt DRAWBAR LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Securely tighten the attaching bolt. -
Page 15: Operation
Operation Sight Suction Gauge Filter Top Fill through Storage Rear Lid Compartment Rotate Lid with Hand Grip to close Drain Valve Shown in closed position SUCTION FILTER, DRAIN VALVE and SIGHT GAUGE The rear lid, which is fitted with a basket strainer, is used to fill the tank. -
Page 16: Storage Compartment
Operation Electric Pressure Valve Gauge Pressure Bank Regulator Pump Oil Reservoir Gearbox High Speed Chemical Inductor On/Off Tap Speed PUMP CONTROLS Front Lid Storage Compartment Neutral The front lid of the main tank covers a receptacle that can be used for storing small items, such as gloves. -
Page 17: Regular Operation
Operation Gearbox Oil Level Viewer Inductor Valve Cam Lock FAN GEARBOX OIL LEVEL Connector Start the tractor, run the engine at low speed and engage the PTO. Set the Master switch of the cabin control box to the “off” position so that the sprayer is running in by-pass mode. -
Page 18: Through The Top Opening
Operation Chemical may be transferred by inserting the probe into the original drum or a measured amount can be Spray Line decanted into a suitable container. Powdered chemical can be added with the probe by first dissolving in water, or dry if they are flowable powders. -
Page 19: Spray Boom Operation
Operation Spray Boom Operation The boom is controlled by two sets of remote Boom Saddles hydraulic outlets, one for each side. The tractor hydraulic control levers are used for the folding and unfolding operations. The speed at which the boom folds can be regulated by adjusting the valves on the pressure hoses so that maximum control can be maintained, see below. -
Page 20: Configuring The Boom
Operation Configuring the Spray Boom Positioning the Centre Air Tubes The air tubes are shaped to the contour of the vine The centre tubes are attached to a vertical dropper canopy and their position can be adjusted vertically bar by two sliding brackets that enable vertical and horizontally to vary the distance between the positioning of the tubes to match the height of the nozzles and the canopy. -
Page 21: Positioning The Outer Air Tubes
Operation Spherical Mounting Horizontal Location for Break-back Slide locking screw Hinge if required Air Diffuser Dropper Bar AIR DIFFUSER ADJUSTMENT Upper diffuser shown turned across Air Tube The height of the outer tubes should be set so the lower diffusers drive the spray under the canopy to Vertical achieve good penetration in the centre. -
Page 22: Road Travel
Operation Road Travel When towing the sprayer on a public road always Interchangeable ensure that it is equipped with all the necessary Ceramic Nozzle lights and signs to comply with local regulations. Travel at slow speed and only with the main tank empty. -
Page 23: Calibrating The Sprayer
No. of Rows This is 2 or 3 for the TGS Sprayer. STEP 2 Total Output Required Calculate the total spray output required in litres per minute (l/min) using the following formula. -
Page 24: Nozzle Output Chart
Calibrating the Sprayer HCC Hollow Cone Nozzle Chart... -
Page 25: Nozzle Selection Example
Calibrating the Sprayer Nozzle Selection Example STEP 1 a) Required application rate = 1000 l/ha b) Chosen speed = 7 km/hr c) Row width = 3 m d) Spray pressure = 9 Bar e) Number of rows STEP 2 Total spray output needed (l/min) = Application Rate (l/ha) x Speed(km/h) x Row width(m) x No. -
Page 26: Calibration Worksheets
Calibrating the Sprayer Calibration Worksheets The four worksheets below can be used to record the results of calibration tests on your sprayer Date of Test: _______________ Date of Test: _______________ Application Rate: _______________ litres/ha Application Rate: _______________ litres/ha Speed of Travel: _______________ km/hr Speed of Travel: _______________ km/hr Row Spacing: _______________ metres... -
Page 27: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment Spray Rate Controller to the relevant illustrations in the standard section of The sprayer can be supplied with an optional the manual. Controller in lieu of the standard electric cabin control system. The system provides additional Spraying facilities for controlling and monitoring spraying Monitor performance. -
Page 28: Air Tube Hydraulic Height Control System
Optional Equipment Make sure all bystanders are clear then unfold the Chemical will be drawn from the container and boom, switch all sections on and check that all transferred to the tank. nozzles are spraying. Inspect the sprayer for any leaks and tighten When all chemical has been added, shut the probe connections if necessary. - Page 29 Lubrication and Maintenance Before carrying out any lubrication or maintenance, apply the tractor parking brake, switch off the engine and remove the key. Ensure the sprayer and boom arms are properly supported and restrained before performing any maintenance work. Do not support the sprayer by the jockey wheel when the tank is full or partly full of liquid.
- Page 30 Lubrication and Maintenance Check that the shaft is free to slide during annual installing a new cotter pin. Check that the hubs are inspection. free to rotate without any end-play. Gearbox Annual Inspection Check the oil level when the sprayer is started for At the end of each season or every 350 hours the first time and then every 50 hours.
- Page 31 Trouble Shooting Pump does not prime • No liquid in tank or in sufficient to cover suction inlet. • Suction filter blocked. • Suction filter bowl loose or missing O-ring. • Suction line loose allowing pump to suck air. • Pump not in by-pass mode. Turn Master switch off.
- Page 32 SILVAN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ABN 48 099 851 144 Head Office 68 Atlantic Drive Keysborough, 3173 Victoria, Australia Telephone: 1300 745 826 Facsimile: 1800 745 826 www.silvanaust.com...
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