Introduction The Appli-Pro EZ Application System was built for Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. by a leading agricultural manufacturer. The EZ is an integrated system, designed and calibrated specifically for Pioneer ® brand products. This manual will take you through the steps of operation of the applicator and also point out all safety precautions that need to be made while using the applicator.
Safety Carefully read all the safety signs in this manual and on the applicator before use. Keep signs clean and in good working order. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Replacement signs are available from your local authorized dealer. See your installation manual for under the replacement parts section for the correct part numbers.
Installation of Applicator: Position on chopper It is recommended for chopper forage harvesters to mount the EZ on the right fender of the harvester. Note: Make sure you can see the flow gauge from the operator’s platform and opening of pump housing should be guaranteed. After finding a sturdy mounting location for the EZ on the fender, use the mounting bracket as a template and drill (4) 7/16”...
Installation of Applicator: Position on loading wagon/baler It is recommended for loading wagons and balers to mount the EZ on the front side of the harvester or on the drawbar. Note: Make sure you can see the flow gauge from the operator’s platform and opening of pump housing should be guaranteed.
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Claas Jaguar: 820 – 900 1. Install spray tip, strainer and tubing to nozzle strap. 2. Loose screw from blower and fix nozzle holder inside that hole, ensure central tip position inside the blower. John Deere SPFH (7000 Series) 1. Locate the accelerator. 2.
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John Deere SPFH (8000 Series) 1. Locate the blower. 2. Install spray tip, strainer and tubing to nozzle strap. Without removing the nuts, place nozzle strap over existing bolts and nuts (right). Fasten in place with additional nuts and lock-washers. Krone 1.
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New Holland FR 1. Locate the blower. 2. Install spray tip, strainer and tubing to nozzle strap. Drill a hole to position the nozzle. Locate the nozzle inside the accelerator, fix outside and ensure central tip position. Chopper Systems not listed For best results on brands/models not mentioned, position nozzle to apply product prior to crop entering knives and blower.
Option 2: under the drawbar 1. Install spray tip, strainer and tubing to nozzle strap. Bolt the nozzle strap to the feed roll frame with the supplied hardware. Position the nozzle so it sprays directly in front of the feed rolls (50-60 cm above pick-up.) - see picture. Nozzle position under the drawbar Installation of Plumbing...
To nozzle strap assembly. Installation of Harness and Controls Power / Communication Cable 1. Power harness with orange and black eyeloops is needed. 2. Attach the plug on the harness to the side plug of the EZ cabinet. 3. Run eyeloops down to the 12 volt battery. Check voltage with volt meter before attaching to machines batteries.
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6. To operate unit using the machines input, press the Liquid Injection Pump Switch ONCE (located on right hand arm rest control panel). All of the following has to be present before the power is supplied to the sprayer: • The road safety switch is in field operating mode.
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C. Claas 830 - 990 The following Claas parts are required for the end of row function: • 2337950 Plug • 1787620 Plug pins For Claas choppers (830 - 990), connect the green wire on the tower end of the Intell harness (006-4524M) to the “T”...
Preparing the Applicator for Operation Connect the power harness Attach one end of wire harness (006-4597H) to the side of the applicator. Connect other end to the control box. The power harness (006-4597P) that supplies power from the tractor battery to the applicator will be connected to the control box in the cab.
Operation of the Controls Understanding and using the control The model 457 EZ control is pictured below. The toggle switch (A) is used to supply and cut off power to the pump and compressor. With the switch in the up position (shown) the power is on. Flip switch to down position to turn power off.
Calibration for Forage Harvesters, Baggers and Silo Blowers There are two steps that you need to know when calibrating your applicator: determining your ton/hour and using the flow gauge to set the correct pump output. Step 1 Time how long it takes to process a load. Determine how many tons are in a load by weighing it and use the chart below to determine the tons you are processing per hour.
Calibration Reminders Watch the flow gauge, as the setting will vary with tractor’s electrical output, temperature and other factors. *Check your application rate by measuring product used against actual tons processed. REMEMBER, ONLY YOU CAN CONTROL HOW MUCH PRODUCT IS APPLIED AND THAT WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CROP WILL KEEP! Maintenance •...
Rebuild pump: Squeeze tube – Replace squeeze tube at the beginning of each season (002-9011→ 30 • Inches). o To replace the squeeze tube; the four front screws need to be removed from the pump. Remove the old tube and place one side of the tube through the top hole leaving an 8- inch section out of the tube.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Squeeze Pump Fault in wiring does not start Air leak in intake Replace pump tube Squeeze Pump will Loose compression fitting Tighten nut on fitting 003-JA1414 not prime from tank Missing rubber washer in Replace washer 004-1207W female connector 004-1207H Pump hose is broke Replace pump tube...
Appli-Pro EZ Parts Breakdown 20 Liter Tank Unit Unit Description Part # Mat- Code Base 001-4597T 40552 Tank Lid 6” with Breather 005-9022CX Tank 5 Gallon 005-9210 29871 Wire Harness 006-4597H 40559...
EZ Components Ref# Description Part # Material Code Enclosure, Pioneer EZ 001-4597B 40547 Bottle Holder Bracket 001-4597H 40550 Light Holder Bracket 001-4597L 40551 Door Hinge 001-4597DH 40548 Door Latch 001-4597DL 40549 Black Stop 001-4594 29353 Gauge 002-4597FB 40554 Three Way Valve 002-2213 40553 Injection Motor...
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