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G6 Crop Cruiser Series 2
O P E R A T O R ' S M A N U A L M Y 2 0
GA8701177 REV 2
2022
APRIL
FROM SERIAL NO 203000
GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022

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  • Page 1 G6 Crop Cruiser Series 2 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L M Y 2 0 GA8701177 REV 2 2022 APRIL FROM SERIAL NO 203000 GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 2: Boom Centre Grease Points

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1 - Important Information – Foreword 2 - Safety – Critical Risk Management 3 - Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance 4 - Setting Up – Preparation for Use 5 - Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates 91 6 - Operation –...
  • Page 4 GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 5: Important Information - Foreword

    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 Axle Driveline Options GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 6: Welcome

    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 G6 Series 2 Crop Cruiser. look forward to assisting you to make your comprehensive manuals to gain complete...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    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 G6 Series 2 Crop Cruiser items requiring assembly on delivery, setting G6 Series 2 Crop Cruiser instructing you of risks, procedures &...

  • Page 8: Identification & Parts Ordering

    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.

  • Page 9: Sprayer Dimensions

    Important Information – Foreword Sprayer Dimensions The following G6 Series 2 Crop Cruiser Boom Height Width Length Wheel- Ground dimensions are provided as a guide only. Size base Clear- Airbags Airbags Tyres Folded ance Variations in dimensions may occur without Inflated Deflated Outside...

  • Page 10: Sprayer Orientation

    Foreword - Important Information The Adjustable Axle Track (3-4m) option. Axle Driveline Options Three Axle Drive Line options are available for the Crop Cruiser G6: • 2 Wheel Drive (2WD) Fixed 3m Track • 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) Fixed 3m Track •...

  • Page 11: Safety - Essential Risk Management

    Safety – Essential Risk Management 2 - Safety – Essential Risk Management 1 Operator Safety 2 Chemical Safety 3 Maintenance Safety 4 Transport Safety 5 Operating Safety 6 In-field Safety GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 12: Operator Safety

    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.

  • Page 13: Chemical Safety

    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.
  • Page 14 Essential Risk Management - Safety Crop Cruiser G6 Series 2. Spray Application Risk Assessment Disposal of Chemicals & In addition to operator safety, it’s important that the chemical being sprayed hits the target Containers Answer the following risk questions to assess risks & safety before spraying: and drift is minimised.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Safety

    Goldacres standard plumbing designs. If any faults are found, do not operate the system of the machine when at Consult your Goldacres dealer if required. machinery until the issues have been rectified. operating temperature GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...
  • Page 16 Essential Risk Management - Safety • Avoid contacting the hydraulic Fluids Under Pressure Pumps, Pressure Lines & Valves Cooling System tank and all hydraulic lines when at At operating temperature, liquid in the cooling Fluids escaping from high pressure lines can It is important that the liquid flow systems operating temperature.
  • Page 17 Safety – Essential Risk Management Never get underneath a suspended machine or suspended part of a machine. Batteries Also thoroughly wash all other affected areas Changing Wheels & Tyres Working Heights above Ground on your body with water & remove all clothing. The sprayer is supplied with sealed, non- An experienced person with the correct Please contact your local government on the...
  • Page 18 Never operate a machine with covers, Replacement decals can be ordered from your Do not refuel the machine while smoking or shrouds, or guards removed. Goldacres’ dealer. near open flames or sparks. Part numbers and descriptions of the Always stop the engine before refueling.

  • Page 19: Transport Safety

    Safety – Essential Risk Management Deflate the air-bag suspension system for more load stability when loading & transporting the sprayer. 4 Transport Safety Public Roads Always ensure a vehicle load does not exceed Transporting the Sprayer loads allowed for the towing vehicle (consult In your locality there may be special vehicle A disabled sprayer is best transported on a Check the wheel nut tension on a regular...

  • Page 20: Operating Safety

    Essential Risk Management - Safety 5 Operating Safety Electrical Safety Battery Safety Battery Jumper Lead Tips Only qualified persons should disassemble or Lead acid batteries generate flammable and If it is necessary to use jumper leads, it is Ladders & Steps service electric components of the sprayer.
  • Page 21 Safety – Essential Risk Management 4 Select the other end of the black negative Read and understand the operator’s manual Engines • Do not wear loose clothing when (-ive) clamp and connect it to a spot of carefully before operating any of the sprayer’s operating equipment.
  • Page 22 Bogged Sprayer while it is engaged and operating the sprayer is moving. Damage to the Be mindful the air inlet side is often the most The Goldacres mechanical drive system transmission may result. • Never allow untrained personnel dangerous side because the suction created...

  • Page 23: In-Field Safety

    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.
  • Page 24 Strictly Prohibited. Once the risks and hazards of spraying near Care should be taken when transferring liquid Check with Goldacres’ specifications When fitted with narrow wheel track with high overhead power lines have been assessed, into the sprayer tank to ensure the gross...
  • Page 25 Safety – Essential Risk Management Opening & Closing Booms Transporting the Cruiser 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: •...
  • Page 26 Essential Risk Management - Safety GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 27: Cabin - Your Sprayer At A Glance

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance 3 - Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance Know Your Cabin Armrest Control Console Folding Ladder A) G-Hub Touch Screen Entering the Cabin B) Boom Folding/Unfolding Exiting the Cabin C) Joystick Controller Cabin Seats D) Transmission Shifter Steering Column...

  • Page 28: Know Your Cabin

    Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin Know Your Cabin Learn all of the Cabin controls for safe and efficient sprayer operation. Cabin controls are identified (right) with a Overhead Console reference page shown for - refer P. 36 further information and operating instructions.
  • Page 29 Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance Rear Sunvisor Guides - refer P. 35 Cup Holder - refer P. 35 Ignition Switch / Rear Corner Console - refer P. 34, 36 & 41 Training Seat - refer P. 32 Joystick Controller - refer P.

  • Page 30: Folding Ladder

    Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin The folding stairway & walkway platform provide cabin Use the stairway & walkway platform to enter the cabin. Use the cabin’s external lockable door handle to open the Squeeze the door handle lever to open the cabin door access.

  • Page 31: Cabin Seats

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance Cabin Seats Push the lever down to lower the seat (air is release from the air bag. The cabin is equipped with an Operator’s seat If the adjustment reaches the top or and a fold-up Training seat. bottom endstop, the height is adjusted automatically in order to guarantee a Operator’s Seat...

  • Page 32: Steering Column

    Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin The cabin is equipped with an Operator’s seat (left) and a fold-up Training seat (right - folded up). Training Seat Steering Column ii) With the Tilt Lever held up, move the upper steering column & steering wheel to The Training Seat is fitted with a lap seat The Steering Column provides three the desired position.

  • Page 33: Multifunction Lever

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance 1 Horn 2 Windscreen Washer 3 Windscreen Wiper 6 Headlight Flasher 5 Headlight High/Low Beam 4 Turning Indicators Multifunction Lever The Multifunction Lever is located on the left 5 Headlight High/Low Beam hand side of the steering column below the The headlights must first be turned On at steering wheel.

  • Page 34: Ignition Switch

    Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin The Ignition Switch has 3 functions: Stop, On/Accessories The Ignition Switch is located on the right hand side, rear The Foot Brake (left) & Accelerator (right) located on the The plastic coated Quick Start Guide attached to the right (lightning symbol) &...

  • Page 35: Pressure Gauges

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance The RapidFire air pressure and Hydraulic Oil pressure The Front Sunvisor shown in a lowered postion. The Rear Sunvisor shown in a lowered postion. The hand piece of the Two Way Radio located in the right gauges in the console in front of the steering column.

  • Page 36: Overhead Console

    Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin Overhead Console The cabin ceiling and Overhead Console (shown right) conveniently locates air vents, speakers, mirror adjustment knob, light switches, air conditioning controls & vents, AM/FM radio/CD player, UHF two way radio and storage area. Windscreen Air Vent Adjust the Windscreen Air Vent to direct the airflow onto to the desire area of the...
  • Page 37 Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance The Headlights Switch. The Inner Front Work Lights Switch. The Outer Front Work Lights Switch. The Rear Work Lights Switch. Front Light Switches 2 Inner Front Work Lights Switch 3 Outer Front Work Lights Switch 4 Rear Work Lights Switch The Inner Front Work Lights Switch The Outer Front Work Lights Switch...

  • Page 38: Light Switches

    Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin The Storage Compartment located in the right hand side Hazard Lights Auxiliary Chassis Lights Switch The Auxiliary connection point for customer fitted lights is corner of the Overhead Console. located on the front chassis rail under the front of the engine. - For customer light connection Switch Storage Compartment...

  • Page 39: Map Lights

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance Two Egress lights on the front corners of the cabin provide The AM/FM Radio/CD Player located in the Overhead The UHF Two Way Radio located in the Overhead Console The Air Conditioner Panel (see next page for details). exit safety in dark conditions.
  • Page 40 Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin Temperature Display 1 Automatic Mode/Indicator Light 4 Demisting Windows 2 ECON Mode Fan Speed Mode Touch Button Touch Button Display 3 Manual Ventilation Mode 4 Demisting Windows Mode Outside Temperature 3 Manual Ventilation Touch Button Mode Touch Button In Manual Ventilation Mode, the heater and...

  • Page 41: Cabin Corner Panel

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance Ignition Key Switch Aux USB Power Suppy Cigarette Lighter Adjustable Axle Track (3-4m) In/Out Carbon Filtration Fan Rocker Switch Glass Breaking Hammer Fully adjustable cabin overhead air flow vents for operator Press the Carbon Filtration Fan Rocker Switch to activate comfort.

  • Page 42: Armrest Control Console

    A) G-Hub Touch Screen The fully integrated G-Hub system operates Automatic Boom Folding with all leading steering and mapping The G-Hub Touch Screen is Goldacres To fold the boom automatically, the calibration The Armrest Control Console (shown above) providers using the ISOBUS protocol.

  • Page 43: C) Joystick Controller

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance 1 Dual Tilt Up/Down 2 Cruise Set/Decrease 3 Cruise Resume/Increase 4 Cruise Cancel 5 Boom Tilt - Left Up/Down & Right Up/Down The lower Cruise Set/Decrease push button used to set the Dual Tilt rocker switch on the Joystick used to tilt boom 6 Boom Master On/Off wings up for folding.
  • Page 44 Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin The Cruize Cancel push button on the side of the Joystick The L & R Arrow Boom Tilt push button used to tilt boom The Boom Master push button used to start & stop the The Boom Lift &...

  • Page 45: D) Transmission Shifter

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance 1 Select Display 1 Monitor Display 8 Service Indicator 2 Reverse 7 Pre-Select 3rd Gear The Back-Up/Restore USB is provided to back-up & restore The Mode Switch panel (The Differential Lock Switch is system settings &...

  • Page 46: H) Mobile Phone Holder

    Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin Mobile Phone Holder located in the Armrest Control Storage trays provided at the rear & underneath the right Electrical compartment located below the Armrest Control Console. hand side Armrest. Console. H) Mobile Phone Holder I) Storage Trays Electrical Compartment If a fuse has blown, identify the corresponding...

  • Page 47: G-Hub Controller

    The G-Hub Controller integrated system is designed to operate seamlessly with leading steering and mapping providers using the ISOBUS protocol. Goldacres G-Hub Controller with touch button controls (Home screen shown above) is a fully integrated electronic control system facilitating easy in-cab controls & monitoring of critical machine On-board diagnostics allow the operator to quickly pinpoint problems without the need for &...

  • Page 48: Engine-Drivetrain Touch Buttons & Information

    Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin Cruise State & Touch Button - Indicator & press to enter Cruise Tab screen Engine Warning - Indicator Green - Master On & speed set & press to enter Menu. Error displays Red & pop-up Warning Blue - Master On &...

  • Page 49: Spraying System Touch Buttons & Information

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance Tank Rinse Button Agitator Button Pump Button Spraying Function Buttons On / Off On / Off / Auto Rinse / Product / Off Manual Touch Control: Pressure Filter Clean Off (Grey) Tank Fill Button RapidFlow Button RPM Raise Button Button...

  • Page 50: Menu Touch Buttons

    Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin Press the Cruise Touch Button Area - To display the ‘Cruise’ tab ‘Control Settings’ menu Boom Master Press the Engine/Warning Touch Button Area - Button - To display the Engine ‘GA Default Code’ screen On / Off display Home Button - Sprayer Information...

  • Page 51: Spraying System Touch Buttons

    Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance Spraying System Touch Buttons Tank Fill Touch Button Tank Rinse Touch Button Press the Tank Fill touch button (shown above) and drop a Press the Tank Rinse touch button (shown above) and drop The Spraying System touch buttons (shown above) provides 7 down menu of three touch buttons appears: down menu of two touch buttons appears:...
  • Page 52 Your Sprayer at a Glance - Cabin Pressure 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 down Press the RapidFlow touch button (shown above) and a drop down menu of three touch buttons appears: menu of three touch buttons appears: down menu of four touch buttons appears:...
  • Page 53 Cabin – Your Sprayer at a Glance Pump Touch Button RPM Raise Touch Button Boom Section Touch Buttons The Pump touch button provides selection of the Rinse tank or The RPM Raise touch button allows engine speed to be raised Boom Section touch buttons are used to switch selected boom Product tank as the water source.

  • Page 54: Back-Up/Restore Usb

    Press the ‘Settings’ touch button, then the ‘Service’ touch button, then the Wait for the the Goldacres USB memory stick to display BLACK in the USB Files menu, Wait for the the Goldacres USB memory stick to display BLACK in the USB Files then press the ‘Back-up Settings’...

  • Page 55: Setting Up - Preparation For Use

    Setting Up – Preparation for Use 4 - Setting Up – Preparation for Use Autosteer Installation Accessing the Electrical Compartment Autosteer Connectors Goldacres Autosteer System Installing Trimble Autosteer Installing John Deere Autosteer Pre-Set the Raven Control Module (RCM) Pre-Set the G-Hub Controller...

  • Page 56: Autosteer Installation

    Preparation for Use – Setting Up Lift up the the right hand rear latch of the armrest control Lift & raise the front of the armrest control console to its The right hand door latch opened with the holding pin & Locking latches of the electrical compartment cover lifted console.

  • Page 57: Autosteer Connectors

    Danfoss autosteer unit. Autosteer unit fitted under the cab. of the electrical compartment. Autosteer Connectors 3 The Goldacres Standard ISO Cabin Goldacres Autosteer System The steering system runs on a dedicated CAN Harness fitted to the GPS IN connector bus network (separate from the ISO BUS)
  • Page 58 GA3000323 cabin harness, it will Maximum engage speed & maximum turn Refer to the Goldacres Steering System MENSIONS ARE MEASURE FROM THE BACK OF CONNECTOR/ TERMINAL RING. RED : RED provide a momentary 12 volt signal when the TORS H72 - H79.
  • Page 59 RAVEN RS1 AUTO STEERING CUSTOMER SUPPLIED CAN BRIDGE GA3000646 (WITHOUT RS1) VIPER 4 CABLE INCLUDES SC1 AND SLINGSHOT BUILT IN NODE, CAN BRIDGE SUIT GOLDACRES TO JOHN DEERE STEERING, 115-0172-090 AGRA-GPS ( GOLDACRES-JD ) or Solsteer (GO/001) GA3000653 INCLUDED IN 117-0171-825 KIT...
  • Page 60 PUR AWG#18 START RELAY YEL AWG#16 LEFT IND (11A) PUR/WHT AWG#18 HORN CAN J1939 YEL AWG#16 LEFT IND POWER FOR ARENS PNK AWG#16 KEY START TRIG DUETSCH P/N HDP26-18-8SN LABEL: Preparation for Use – Setting Up GRN AWG#18 WASHER BOTTLE (308) COLOR FUNCTION...

  • Page 61: Installing Trimble Autosteer

    SW. PWR Seat safety switch CARBON FILTER H:11 CONSOLE #2 Goldacres connecting cable CAN connector fitted to the Mating connector DT04-12PB. Mating connector DT04-3P Safety switch harness from back of CLAAS seat. Steering CAN connector in the electrical compartment. ISO Bus CAN Network Connection...
  • Page 62 COAXIAL A connector. installation, refit the cover of the Electrical The GPS Antenna connectors are located 1 Obtain the optional Goldacres Raven ISO Compartment and fold down the latches 4 Feed the other end of the COAXIAL Cable within the roof space on the left hand side of to Trimble connecting cable.

  • Page 63: Installing John Deere Autosteer

    Setting Up – Preparation for Use Optional Goldacres connecting cable (Part No.GA3000423) Steering CAN connector in the electrical compartment. Remove the screws from the antenna connectors cover. Optional Goldacres connecting cable (Part No.GA3000148) for a Solsteer GPS Module. for the Starefire Receiver.
  • Page 64 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Fit the Starfire adaptor cable & Starfire Receiver cable Fit & connect the Starfire Receiver onto the roof mounting. Fit & connect the John Deere Console. The electrical compartment cover refitted & locked into connectors.

  • Page 65: Pre-Set The Raven Control Module (Rcm)

    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) is pre-set and tested for spraying the ‘Name Profile’...
  • Page 66 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Select & press ‘Self-propelled Sprayer’ Press the ‘Application Width’ touch button. Press ‘Units’ touch button. 8 Select & press ‘Self-propelled Sprayer’ 9 Press the ‘Application Width’ touch button Each has a different spray application 10 Press the ‘Units’...
  • Page 67 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’...
  • Page 68 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...
  • Page 69 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the touch buttons to set minimum pressure value eg, Individually press each ‘Section’ touch button from 1st to Select & press the ‘0-250psi (1-5v)’ touch button pressure Review the information on the Section Summary screen. sensor setting.
  • Page 70 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 ‘?’...
  • Page 71 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Flowmeter Calibration’ touch button. Press the Select & press the ‘10 gal’ option. Press the ‘Control Valve Type’ & ‘Valve Response Rate’ Press the touch buttons to set the Valve Response Rate ‘Flowmeter Pulses/Units’...
  • Page 72 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’...

  • Page 73: Pre-Set The G-Hub Controller

    ‘20’ (%), This completes the RCM initial setup Goldacres G-Hub Touch Screen illustrating three sections of touch control & data information. then press the ‘Tick’ touch button. procedure. After completion of the RCM The ‘Setup Rates’...

  • Page 74: Display

    Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the appropriate touch buttons to set local Date & Time. Pressing the Help (?) touch button will provide more information. Press the Machine Tab touch button to open the Machine screen. To Pre-Set the G-Hub: To Set the Time: 2 Machine Press the Hour Minus (-) or Plus (+) touch buttons to...
  • Page 75 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Password’ space & a numerical keypad appears. Press the Machine tab & select the appropriate settings for your machine - items Press the SAVE touch button to save the boom calibrations settings. (i), (ii), (iii) &...

  • Page 76: Plumbing

    Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the Plumbing Tab touch button & select the appropriate Boom Section Press the Control Valves Tab touch button, then the Fill Valve (Slow) display. Press the numbers required for the Fill Valve (Slow) setting. settings for your Cruiser.
  • Page 77 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the Rapid Flow (Auto) function touch buttons to select or deselect them. Press the Lower Tank Limit (L) display touch button to set the lower limit. Press the Filter Clean (Auto) function touch buttons to select or deselect them. ii) Rapid Flow (Auto) iii) Agitation Spray Mode (Auto) iv) Clean Pressure Filter (Auto)
  • Page 78 ‘Tank Volume Difference (L)’ - for setting an alarm if the value is entered or a change made in the G-Hub system. Goldacres G-Hub display and the Raven screens are If the ‘SAVE’ touch button is not pressed, then any current changes or entered value or values will be lost and previous settings will remain.
  • Page 79 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the Tank Levels Tab touch button to open the Tank Calibration screen. Press the ‘Empty Set Point’ display touch button to enter the value, OR Press the Rinse Tank display touch button settings to preset the rinse tank functions.

  • Page 80: Hydraulics

    This will vary C. Alarms 5000, then press Enter. The screen returns to the Tank depending on volume between 1000 & 5000. D. Goldacres Headland Assist Calibration tab screen with eg, 1400 displayed in the E. Steering. •...
  • Page 81 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Ramp Up (sec)’ display touch button to set the pump start-up time, Press the ‘Spool Valve Cal (%)’ display touch button to set the spool valve Press the ‘High Speed Alarm (rpm)’ display touch button to set the high speed then the ‘Ramp Down (sec)’...
  • Page 82 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the ‘Low Speed Alarm (rpm)’ display touch button to set the Low speed Press the ‘Variable Fan Speed’ display touch button to select or deselect it. Press the ‘High & Low Oil Temperature’ display touch buttons to set the values alarm value.
  • Page 83 Set the ‘Low Set Point’ and ‘High Set Point’ of the Headland Assist when not Unlock the Steering change touch button & set the Steering Field Mode value. using XRT options. D. Goldacres Headland Assist To Set the Low Set Point (1m): E. Steering...

  • Page 84: Engine

    Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the Engine Tab touch button to open the ‘Engine’ tab screen & the Press the appropriate ‘Reset’ touch button to reset values back to zero at the end Press the Cruise Tab touch button to open the Cruise tab screen. ‘Diagnostic’...
  • Page 85 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the Headland Speed (kph) display touch button to set the headland speed. Press the ‘Accel Rate (sec)’ display touch button to set the rate of acceleration. Press the ‘Decel Rate (sec)’ display touch button to set the rate of deceleration. Headland Speed (kph) ii) Accel Rate (sec) iii) Decel Rate (sec)
  • Page 86 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the touch button to select/deselect Enable Variable Cruise Control. Press the touch button to select/deselect 2 Speed Only Cruise Control. Press the touch button to select/deselect Enable Overdrive. iv) Enable Variable Cruise Control v) 2 Speed Only Cruise vi) Enable Overdrive The Enable Variable Cruise Control is selected to enable the...
  • Page 87 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the RPM tab to open the tab screen, then press the RPM Raise ‘On/Off’ Press the ‘Engine RPM’ display touch button to set the raised engine speed. Press the Fill Pump Raise ‘Auto‘ touch button to select or deselect the function, touch button to select On or Off.
  • Page 88 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the Fill Pump Raise ‘Auto‘ touch button to select or deselect the function, Press the ‘SAVE’ touch button to save your settings. then press the ‘Engine RPM’ display touch button to set the speed. iii) Spray Pump RPM The Engine RPM screen is the last screen of the pre-setting procedures of the G-Hub.
  • Page 89 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Pitch Roll Goldacres’ TriTech booms feature a unique three directional suspension system. Check Boom Settings Boom Centre Section Goldacres unique TriTech boom suspension Refer to Chapter 7 ‘Boom Settings’ for system provides three directional suspension: further information &...
  • Page 90 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Front Cover of the Raven AutoBoom XRT Calibration & Lift up the Armrest console and release the G-Hub cable Position the ball mount on the cabin rail & fit the G-Hub Operation Manual. harness from underneath. Console &...

  • Page 91: Calibration - Set & Check Application Rates

    Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates 5 - Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates 91 Sprayer Calibration Calibration Procedure 1 Application Rate Required 2 Calculate Required Nozzle Output 3 Nozzle Selection 4 Controller Set-Up 5 Test Actual Sprayer Output Other Calibration Items 1 Boom Width 2 Vehicle Speed...

  • Page 92: Sprayer Calibration

    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. GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 93: Calculate Required Nozzle Output

    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 —...
  • Page 94 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...

  • Page 95: Controller Set-Up

    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...
  • Page 96 Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration The screen returns to the Rates Setup screen with the new rates displayed. Press Press the ‘Set-Up’ touch button on the Raven home screen. Press the ‘Preset Rate Value Rate 1’ touch button. the home screen touch button to return to the home screen.
  • Page 97 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.
  • Page 98 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.

  • Page 99: Test Actual Sprayer Output

    • 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.
  • Page 100 Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration Press the ‘-/+’ (Minus/Plus) touch buttons to adjust the spray pressure ‘(kPa)’ Press the ‘A’ touch button to change the Raven Rate Controller from Automatic Before measuring nozzle outputs, check for both air & liquid plumbing leaks, to Manual mode.

  • Page 101: Other Calibration Items

    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. Other Calibration Items 8 Place the measuring jug under one nozzle to collect the 12 Test and check any replacement nozzles by collecting and...

  • Page 102: Vehicle Speed

    Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration A dealer fitted John Deere Starfire GPS Receiver. The Flow Meter, located on top of the boom centre section, should regularly The Regulator Valve, located under the left hand side chassis, should regularly inspected &...

  • Page 103: Record All Data For Future Reference

    Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates Regulator Valve Performance Adjustments Record All Data For Future Reference The Regulator Valve can be adjusted to alter its performance. Record the set-up and calibration data on a work sheet similar The factory set ‘Valve Cal’ is [30] [3] [3]. Each value adjusts to the one shown at the end of this chapter (‘Calibration/ the performance of the valve: Application Work Sheet’) for future reference and information.

  • Page 104: Aixr Teejet Application Chart

    1.37 91.3 82.2 1.94 AIXR11006 2.37 2.74 (50) 3.06 — 3.35 — 1.82 — 2.58 AIXR11008 — 3.16 Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration — 3.65 (50) — 4.08 — 4.47 1073 — 2.28 — 3.23 — 3.95 AIXR11010 —...

  • Page 105: Ttj60 Teejet Application Chart

    1.37 91.3 82.2 1.94 AIXR11006 2.37 2.74 (50) 3.06 — 3.35 — 1.82 — 2.58 AIXR11008 — 3.16 — 3.65 Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates (50) — 4.08 — 4.47 1073 — 2.28 — 3.23 — 3.95 AIXR11010 —...

  • Page 106: Id3 Lechler Application Chart

    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.

  • Page 107: Idk/Idkn Lechler Application Chart

    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. GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 108: Calibration/Application Work Sheet

    Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration Calibration/Application Work Sheet Boom Nozzles Fitted: Application Data: Set-Up Option: Single Line / 3TS / 3TS Pro / Hawkeye Date: ............Measured Boom Section Widths & No of Nozzles: Nozzle Type: ..............Boom section 1: Width (m)....No. Nozzles: ..Farm location: ..........

  • Page 109: Operation - Ready To Spray

    Operation – Ready to Spray 6 - Operation – Ready to Spray Pre-Operation Check Transmission Shifter Quick Start Guide Monitor Display Starting-Up Mode Switches Driving Filling the Sprayer Shutting-Down Water Source Boom Folding/Unfolding External G-Hub Controller Unfolding the Boom Quick Filling Station Automatic Boom Folding 36m Adding Chemicals to the Product Tank Manually Folding the Boom...

  • Page 110: Pre-Operation Check

    Ready to Spray – Operation G6 Crop Cruiser Series 2 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L M Y 2 0 GA8701177 REV 2 AUGUST 2021 - Draft 7 FROM SERIAL #203003 GA8701177 REV 2 AUG 2021 - Draft 7 G6 Crop Cruiser Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 111 • Wheel nuts should be checked to ensure 350 ft/lb is maintained. Goldacres recommends a multi-purpose grease should If the engine has been running, take extra care around hot Before doing maintenance on the Cruiser, read this manual be used for all grease lubrication. Make sure all open-end engine parts such as the exhaust.

  • Page 112: Quick Start Guide

    Ready to Spray – Operation Engage the Battery Isolator switch. Turn the Ignition key to On/Acessories Turn the Ignition key to crank & start the engine. Disengage the Park Brake - slide back the orange lock, then press the switch rearward (Off postion). Quick Start Guide 3 Turn the Ignition key to On/Acessories 5 Turn &...

  • Page 113: Shutting-Down

    Operation – Ready to Spray The left hand side Boom Rest lock unfolded - 32 & 36m The left hand side Boom Rest lock folded - 32 & 36m Disengage the Battery Isolator switch. Boom Rest, Boom Fold & Boom Bi-fold rocker switches booms only.

  • Page 114: Manually Folding The Boom

    Ready to Spray – Operation Similtaneously press & hold down the OUT ends of both Press & hold the Boom Lift part of the push button on the Press & hold up the Dual Tilt rocker switch on the Joystick Press &...

  • Page 115: Joystick Boom Controls

    Operation – Ready to Spray Press & hold Down the lower on the Dual Tilt rocker switch Press & hold Up the lower on the Dual Tilt rocker switch of Press & hold the L Arrow Up part of the Boom Tilt push Press &...

  • Page 116: Boom Master On/Off

    Ready to Spray – Operation Press & hold the R Arrow Up on the Boom Tilt push button Press & hold the R Arrow Down on the Boom Tilt push Press the Boom Master push button to start boom spraying. Press &...

  • Page 117: Fenceline Nozzles

    Operation – Ready to Spray Press the L end of the Fence Nozzle push button to Start the The G-Hub Controller main screen displays the Cruise Press the R end of the Fence Nozzle push button to Start the Press the Auto push button to engage the Autosteer (if fitted). left Fenceline nozzle spraying.

  • Page 118: Cruise Control Modes

    Ready to Spray – Operation Variable Cruise Control Mode allows the operator to move Press the lower Cruise Set/Decrease push button to set the Variable Cruise selection. Dual Speed Cruise selection. current ground speed for Cruise Control & once set, press the Joystick (Fore &...

  • Page 119: Cruise Resume/Increase

    Operation – Ready to Spray Press the upper Cruise Set/Increase push button to resume Press the Cruize Cancel switch on the on the Joystick to Transmission Shifter. Select & Monitor displays showing Neutral. current ground speed for Cruise Control & once set, press cancel the cruise control function.
  • Page 120 Ready to Spray – Operation Press the ‘R’ push button to engage reverse gear for Press the D push button to engage reverse gear for Press the Gear Up (Arrow up) or Gear Down (Arrow down) Press the ‘Mode’ push button to engage the Pre-Select reversing the sprayer.

  • Page 121: Mode Switches

    Operation – Ready to Spray If the Service Indicator Light illuminates, there is a fault in the Press the top of the Cruise Master switch to activate or The Mode Switches panel (The Differential Lock Switch is a Press the top of the Spray Mode/Road Mode switch to electrical shift system and a qualified technician is required.
  • Page 122 Ready to Spray – Operation Disengage the Battery Isolator switch. On 4WD models only, press the top of the Diff Lock switch To engage the Park Brake (On), slide the orange lock Disengage the Park Brake - slide back the orange lock, then to cycle the differential lock On or Off.

  • Page 123: Filling The Sprayer

    Product tank (6000 litre) Used for premixed water & chemical from a Filling the Main Product Tank fresh water sources as the pump connects to batching system such as the Goldacres Batch • Rinse tank (550 litre) all rinsing circuits.

  • Page 124: External G-Hub Controller

    Ready to Spray – Operation Density Factor Product Tank RPM Raise Fill & Clean Dirty Water Clean Water To be set in the cabin Volume in litres Increases Engine RPM for Screen Selector Functions Functions G-Hub Controller optimum oil flow Spray Pump Product Spray Pump Rinse Pump...

  • Page 125: Quick Filling Station

    Operation – Ready to Spray Product Tank Rinse Tank Start & Stop - Fill & Clean Volume in litres Volume in litres each cleaning function Screen Selector Work Light On/Off Chemical Pump Outlet Selector - Fill to Main Tank or Hopper Wash Down Gun On/Off Fill...
  • Page 126 Ready to Spray – Operation The 12 Volt Power terminals on the RHS of the Pod - Auxilliary Power Positive (A) Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the ‘Clean Fill’ ball valves. Press the Screen Selector push button (A) to select the Fill screen, then press the &...
  • Page 127 Operation – Ready to Spray Press the ‘Fill Product’ push button, then ‘Fill Pump’ push button to start filling Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Dirty Fill’ inlet & Open the ‘Dirty Fill’ ball valves. Press the Screen Selector push button (A) to select the Fill screen, then press the the Product Tank.
  • Page 128 Ready to Spray – Operation Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the ‘Clean Fill’ ball valves. Press the Screen Selector push button to select the Fill screen. The top filling lid of the Hand Wash Tank located above the storage cabinet. To Fill the Rinse Tank - Clean water source only 4 Press the Screen Selector push button to select the Fill To Fill the Hand Wash Tank...

  • Page 129: Adding Chemicals To The Product Tank

    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...
  • Page 130 Ready to Spray – Operation Open the Mixing Jet valve on the RHS of the Hopper. On completion of mixing, Close the Mixing Jet valve. Lift-up to Close the foot operated ball valve at the bottom Press the ‘Pump Product’ push button On & the ‘Hopper’ of the hopper.

  • Page 131: Chemical Probe Inlet

    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. Open the filling station storage cabinet door to access the tank.
  • Page 132 Ready to Spray – Operation Turn the Chemical Pump valve ON. Rotate the Chemical Probe valve to On position. After the required amount of chemical has been transferred Rotate the Chemical Probe valve to Off position. to the Hopper, close the Probe Valve. 4 The air operated Chemical Pump requires 5 Rotate the Chemical Probe valve to On 8 To rinse the Chemical Probe and hose,...
  • Page 133 Operation – Ready to Spray Connect a hose for Micromatic filling to the Chemical Probe Press the ‘Pump Product’ push button On to engage Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to Off position. Connect the hose to the Micromatic coupling on the Cruiser, then Open the Rinse Coupling Valve.
  • Page 134 Ready to Spray – Operation Press the ‘RPM Raise & ‘Pump Rinse’ push buttons Off. Rotate the Chemical Probe valve to Off position. Disconnect the Micromatic hose from the Chemical Probe Connect a Chemical Probe hose to the Chemical Probe Inlet &...
  • Page 135 Operation – Ready to Spray Rotate the Chemical Probe valve to On position. Rotate the Chemical Pump Output to Hopper position. Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to Off position. Disconnect the Chemical Probe hose & refit the camlock cap. 3 Rotate the Chemical Pump Output 5 Rotate the Chemical Probe valve to On 7 After the required amount of chemical 12 Rotate the Chemical Probe valve to Off...

  • Page 136: Hopper Rinse Functions

    Ready to Spray – Operation Connect a hose for Micromatic filling to the Chemical Probe Turn the Chemical Pump valve On. Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to Off position. Connect a hose for Micromatic filling to the Chemical Probe inlet. inlet.
  • Page 137 Operation – Ready to Spray The Hopper Rinse Nozzle located under the hopper lid. Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the Rotate the Chemical Pump valve to Off position. Close the Rinse Coupling Valve, then disconnect the hose ‘Clean Fill’...
  • Page 138 Ready to Spray – Operation Open the hopper lid to access the Drum Rinse Nozzle. Press the ‘Fill Pump’ push button Off. Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the Ensure the ‘Pump Product’ push button is On, then press ‘Clean Fill’...

  • Page 139: Fill Pump Auxillary Valve

    Operation – Ready to Spray Press the ‘Fill Pump’ push button Off. Lift & remove the Wash Down Handgun from its holder on Switch On the Wash Down Gun pump. Switch On the Wash Down Gun pump. the side of the hopper. 8 Once the Hopper tank is clean, press the c) To Use the Wash Down Gun 3 Lift &...

  • Page 140: Product Tank Agitation

    Ready to Spray – Operation Lift-up to Close the foot operated ball valve at the bottom On completion of emptying the hopper, Close the Bottom Lift & push the hopper up into its transport position. Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the of the hopper.
  • Page 141 Operation – Ready to Spray Connect a pressure hose to the ‘Fill Pump Aux Valve’ 1’ Press the ‘Fill Pump’ push button to pumping clean water. Close & lock shut the storage box of the Quick Filling Press the ‘Pump Product’ push button On, then press the camlock fitting.

  • Page 142: Spraying Application

    Ready to Spray – Operation Home screen of the Spray Rate Controller & Raven Control Module (RCM). G-Hub Home screen with RapidFlow PRIME completed & the Master Switch On ‘Boom Screen touch buttons’ can be used to manually switch individual boom for spraying (Fenceline nozzles Off).

  • Page 143: Quick Rinse Or Boom Rinse

    Operation – Ready to Spray Screen switches of the ‘Pressure Filter Clean’ function. Press the ‘Boom Master On/Off’ push button on the Joystick to stop spraying. Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the ‘Clean Fill’ ball valves for filling &...
  • Page 144 Ready to Spray – Operation Press the ‘Pump Rinse’ touch button to On. Press the ‘RapidFlow’ touch button to On. Open the Product Tank drain valve to drain the tank, then close the valve. Basic Rinse Quick Rinse or Boom Rinse 2 Press the ‘RapidFlow’...
  • Page 145 Operation – Ready to Spray Connect a 3” fill hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet & Open the ‘Clean Fill’ ball valves. For Basic Rinse, individually, use each Rinse function in the left hand column of G-Hub Home screen showing the Agitator, RapidFlow, RPM Raise, Master Switch the ‘Clean’...

  • Page 146: Total Rinse & Decontamination

    Ready to Spray – Operation Process all rinse functions of the ‘Clean’ screen, individually using the Select & Press the ‘Pump Rinse’, ‘Pump Product’, ‘Rinse Nozzle’ (press & hold - push Lower the Chemical Induction Hopper & open the Hopper lid. Start/Stop push buttons.
  • Page 147 Operation – Ready to Spray Process all rinse functions of the ‘Clean’ screen, individually using the Select & Open (shown left) and Closed (shown right) the Spray Gauge valve to Start/Stop push buttons. decontaminate & flush the line. 14 Process each Rinse function of the list on the External 15 Open &...

  • Page 148: Pressure Filter Removal & Cleaning

    Ready to Spray – Operation The Pressure Filter showing the red valve (tap) in Open position at the base of the Press the Screen Selector push button (A) to select the ‘Clean’ screen, press Loosen the pressure filter bowl nut slowly using the filter spanner supplied. filter.
  • Page 149 Operation – Ready to Spray The Suction Filter shown with a centrifugal pump. Open the drain valve to drain the Suction Filter. Remove the Suction Filter screen. Suction Filter Removal & Cleaning To Remove & Clean the Suction Filter: 5 After removing the filter bowl, carefully remove the filter screen, then clean the filter bowl, body, screen &...

  • Page 150: End Of Day

    Ready to Spray – Operation Ensure the Cruiser is properly cleaned and stored at the end of day & end of season. Height adjustable Towbar. End of Day End of Season Towbar At the end of each spraying day, follow the instructions for If the Cruiser is to be stored for a long period of time without The Cruiser is fitted with an height adjustable Towbar.
  • Page 151 Operation – Ready to Spray Open the Adjustable Axle Track valve on each of the 4 Press & Hold the Adjustable Axle Track In/Out Rocker Switch (on the cabin corner panel) as required while Adjustable Axle Tracks. travelling forward at 10kph. Adjustable Wheel Tracks 4 Maintain a constant speed of 10Km/h, To Extend or Retract the Adjustable...
  • Page 152 Ready to Spray – Operation GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 153: Boom Settings - Service

    Boom Settings – Service 7 - Boom Settings – Service Boom Settings & Adjustments 1 Smiling Forward Setting (36-42m Booms) 1 Smiling Forward Setting (48m) 2 Tilt Angle Setting (36-42m) 2 Tilt Angle Setting (48m) 3 Yaw Alignment 4 Yaw Hydraulic Pressure 5 Bi-Fold Breakaway Pressure 6 Three-Way Tip Breakaway 7 Test-Folding the Boom...

  • Page 154: Boom Settings & Adjustments

    Adjustment Thread Remove Bolt Goldacres Paralift Rear connection to the boom. On level ground, engage the Park Brake, chock wheels & have ‘Smiling Forward’ on a 36m boom. Detach the end of the fold cylinder from the boom pivot to the boom in its working position before making adjustments.
  • Page 155 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 To Adjust the Second Section of the 3 Loosen the lock nut on the fold cylinder...

  • Page 156: Smiling Forward Setting (48M)

    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...
  • Page 157 Lubrication & Maintanance – Service Top stopper. Lower stopper. Damper stopper bolt. To Adjust the Second Section of the 3 The catch position should be extended or To Adjust the Third Section of the RH 3 Once the position is correctly adjusted, retracted to place the end of the second re-tighten the lock nut on the stopper.

  • Page 158: Tilt Angle Setting (36-42M)

    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 (36-42m) To Adjust the Second Section of the 3 Wind the top rose end closer to the first...

  • Page 159: Tilt Angle Setting (48M)

    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 &...

  • Page 160: Yaw Alignment

    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 (36-42m Identification of items on the hydraulic block (shown left).
  • Page 161 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 (36-42m Adjust the Yaw Pressure with the Pressure Reducing Valve.

  • Page 162: Bi-Fold Breakaway Pressure

    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’...
  • Page 163 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).

  • Page 164: Three-Way Tip Breakaway

    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 36-42m boom end with Three-Way Breakaway protection. Close the ball valve on each lift cylinder for safety.

  • Page 165: Test-Folding The Boom

    Boom Settings – Service Adjust the turnbuckle to adjust spring tension as required. Rearwards Tip Breakaway function. Forwards Tip Breakaway function. Press & hold down the Boom Rest OUT rocker switch to unlock the LHS boom rest 3 Make adjustments to turnbuckle. Pull tip Maintenance The spring will stretch over time and will lose 7 Test-Folding the Boom...
  • Page 166 Service – Boom Settings Press the Settings touch button, then Machine tab to access the Boom Calibration Press the touch buttons ‘1978’ to enter the password, then press ‘Enter’. Press & hold the Boom Lift push button on the Joystick Controller to raise the panel on the G-Hub screen.
  • Page 167 Boom Settings – Service Press the ‘Fold out Position (mV)’ set touch button & a new value appears in the Press the ‘Lower Limit (mA)’ set touch button & a new value appears in the Press & hold the UP side of the Dual Tilt rocker switch on the Joystick to tilt boom display.
  • Page 168 Service – Boom Settings Press & hold the Boom Rest IN switch to lock down the LHS boom lock, then Press & hold the R Arrow Up or Down to adjust the boom to tilt on the right hand Press & hold the L Arrow Up or Down to adjust the boom to tilt on the right hand press the Boom Fold IN switch momentarily to tighten the boom into its rests.
  • Page 169 Boom Settings – Service Press the ‘Tilt RH (mV)’ & ‘Tilt LH (mV)’ set touch buttons & a new value appears Press the ‘Transport Limit (mA)’ set touch button & a new value appears the The left hand side Boom catch lowered. in each display.

  • Page 170: Boom Centre Levelling

    Service – Boom Settings Adjustment Valve. Boom Centre Level cable adjusters With the boom unfolded, press & hold down the IN end of Press & hold the ‘Boom Lower’ push button to lower the (shown on 48m boom) boom on to the boom rests until it stops at its preset height. the ‘Boom Fold’...
  • Page 171 Boom Settings – Service Make adjustment to the Boom Centre Level cable adjusters Ensure boom Protection Brackets are positioned correctly. as required. To Adjust Cable Tension: 6 Now check the boom folds correctly. Boom Protection Brackets Get someone to stand behind the sprayer Stainless steel boom protectors are fitted on 1 Follow the ‘Before You Begin Making (out of the booms reach) and watch which...
  • Page 172 Service – Boom Settings GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...
  • Page 173 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service 8 - Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Pre-Operation Checklist Suspension System Maintenance Axles & Drop Leg First 8 Hours Of Operation: Chassis 1 Torque Settings Electrical System 2 Engine Service Parts 3 Lubrication & Hydraulic Fluids Lubricants 4 Tank Retaining Straps Belts...
  • Page 174 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 8 - Lubrication & Maintenance – Service ... cont. Steering Toe-In Braking Manifold Pressures Wheel Camber Pneumatic System Wheel Nut Tension Air Tank Wheel Changing Air Compressor Hydraulic Oil System Folding Ladder Hydraulic Oil Tank Auxiliary Air Outlet Return Filter Chemical Transfer Pump...

  • Page 175: Lubrication & Maintenance - Service

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Regularly do the routine checks on the Cruiser while Regularly check the engine coolant level. Check & adjust all seat & steering column adjustments for Check all joystick boom switch functions. stationary. personal comfort. Pre-Operation Checklist •...
  • Page 176 • Wheel nuts should be checked to ensure 350 ft/lb is maintained. Goldacres recommends a multi-purpose grease should If the engine has been running, take extra care around hot Before doing maintenance on the Cruiser, read this manual be used for all grease lubrication. Make sure all open-end engine parts such as the exhaust.
  • Page 177 First Service - 50 hours cont. Transmission & Engine - Service Part No. Type of Service Part No. Goldacres Part No. Generic Transfer Case Type of Service Part No. Goldacres Item Generic Service Item GA5012457 (20L) Drain & Replace Engine oil GA5006959 (20L) GA5017913 (200L)
  • Page 178 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Maintenance Schedules Maintenance Schedules cont. Engine Transmission WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ DAILY DAILY WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ (10Hrs) (50Hrs) 3 mths 6 mths 9 mths 1 year (50Hrs) 3 mths 6 mths 9 mths 1 year Service Item (10Hrs)
  • Page 179 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Maintenance Schedules cont. Maintenance Schedules cont. Axles & Drive Shafts - DAILY WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ DAILY WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ Drop Leg (10Hrs) (50Hrs) 3 mths 6 mths 9 mths 1 year (10Hrs) (50Hrs) 3 mths...
  • Page 180 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Maintenance Schedules cont. Maintenance Schedules cont. Pneumatic Wheels & Tyres DAILY WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ DAILY WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ System (10Hrs) (50Hrs) 3 mths 6 mths 9 mths 1 year - Service Item (10Hrs) (50Hrs) 3 mths...
  • Page 181 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Maintenance Schedules cont. Maintenance Schedules cont. Electrical Chassis - DAILY WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ DAILY WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ System - (10Hrs) (50Hrs) 3 mths 6 mths 9 mths 1 year Service Item (10Hrs) (50Hrs) 3 mths...
  • Page 182 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Maintenance Schedules cont. Maintenance Schedules cont. Air- Spraying DAILY WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ DAILY WEEKLY 250hrs/ 500hrs/ 750hrs/ 1000hrs/ Conditioning Equipment (10Hrs) (50Hrs) 3 mths 6 mths 9 mths 1 year (10Hrs) (50Hrs) 3 mths 6 mths 9 mths 1 year...
  • Page 183 Service Parts Service Parts cont. Filters - Lubricants Capacity Part No. Service Specification Part No. Part No. Generic Goldacres Service Item Service Item SAE 15W-40 heavy duty GA5008721 x 3 Hydraulic Pressure Filters engine oil that meets GA5012457 (20L) Engine...
  • Page 184 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Service Parts cont. Belts Part No. Goldacres Part No. Generic - Service Item V Belt, Air Conditioner Compressor GA5071435 13A1080 Belt, Serpentine, Water Pump Alternator GA5075275 Hydraulic pump belt GA2700098 Press the ‘Service’ tab to display the Hardware tab screen with Service Intervals &...
  • Page 185 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service To open the bonnet unclip two latches, located on either Left hand side bonnet latch unclipped. Crop Cruiser Front Headlights. Align the headlight by adjusting three screws (A, B & C) side of the bonnet near the cabin. located around the headlight body.
  • Page 186 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Engine air cleaner. Release the cover clips on top of the air cleaner. Air cleaner with the primary air filter removed. The engine radiator & radiator cap. Engine Air Cleaner To Change the Air Filter: 4 Fit new primary and/or safety air filters.
  • Page 187 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Engine oil dip stick (shown left [yellow]) & engine oil filler cap Open the heater ball valve (on the LHS rear of the engine) The Inline fuel filter located on the left hand side of the engine. The Secondary fuel filter located on the left hand side above the engine oil dip stick.
  • Page 188 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Engine oil filler cap in the rocker cover on top of the engine. Engine oil filter located on the right hand side of the engine. Engine drivebelt & belt tensioner. Use a breaker bar with a 1/2” socket to release the engine belt tensioner.
  • Page 189 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Unscew the carbon filter retaining nut & remove the filter element from the filter housing. Use a breaker bar with a 1/2” socket to release the Cabin Air Cleaner on the rear right hand side of the cabin. hydraulic pump belt tensioner.
  • Page 190 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Allison 6 Speed Automatic Transmission. Transmission oil dipstick. The oil filter & magnet is located on the bottom left hand side of the transmission. 7 Fit the filter element into the housing. Transmission To Replace the Transmission Oil: To Replace the Transmission Filter: 8 Refit the filter retaining wing nut & tighten.
  • Page 191 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Integrated transmission oil cooler. Inspect & grease fixed drivelines regularly. Clean the breather of differentials regularly. Transmission oil filter. Fixed Drivelines Differentials 6 Install the filter by hand, until the gasket Transmission Oil Cooler touches the housing. Fixed Drivelines transmit drive between the Differentials run in an oil bath sump.
  • Page 192 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Telescoping Driveshaft Dropleg oil level/fill plug (top arrow) & drain plug (bottom arrow). Drop Legs To Check Dropleg Oil Levels: 1 Remove the dropleg oil level/fill plug. Dropleg oil levels should be checked regularly. 2 Check the oil level. Oil level must be just Replace dropleg oil at the first 50 hour service below the level/fill plug.
  • Page 193 1.5%, the chains will no longer align correctly with the drive teeth. Therefore proper replacement is mandatory to prevent excessive wear of the drive spocket teeth. Stretch gauges to check chains are available from Goldacres. GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 194: Steering Toe-In

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance FRONT Steering Toe-In distance ‘X’ should be 1-5 mm less than Panhard rod. Trailing arm torque rods. distance ‘Y’. Panhard Rods Trailing Arm Torque Rods Steering Toe-In Panhard rods hold the axle centred in Trailing arm torque rod links hold axles in place Steering Toe-In should be set to 1-5 mm.

  • Page 195: Wheel Camber

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Recommended pressure at Size & Load Index 30km/h 50km/h kPa / PSI kPa / PSI 480/80R46 240 / 35 290 / 42 166A8/159D 480/80R50 220 / 32 240 / 35 177A8/166D 520/85R46 220 / 32 240 / 35 173A8/169D Cruiser tyre options &...

  • Page 196: Wheel Changing

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Recommended wheel nut torque tension is 320 ft/lb. Chock opposite wheels of the Cruiser before lifting. Oil pressure gauge of the closed centre pump. Oil tank fill point. Wheel Changing • Empty the spray tank if possible before Hydraulic Oil System Hydraulic Oil Tank lifting the machine.

  • Page 197: Return Filter

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Twin hydraulic gear pumps - 22cc (A) & 32cc (B). Forward-Mounted Hydraulic Manifold with Pressure Filter Filter Indicator (A) & Return Filter (B). Closed Centre Variable Displacement Pump driven by a (A) & Service Brake Accumulators (B). multi-rib belt (with belt tensioner).

  • Page 198: Mid-Mounted Hydraulic Manifold

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Mid-Mounted Hydraulic Manifold with Pressure Filters. Twin Pressure Filters (A) & (B). The Danfoss OSPE Steering Orbital under the cabin. The Hydraulic Oil Cooler behind the spray tank Mid-Mounted Hydraulic Hydraulic Pressure Filters Danfoss OSPE Steering Orbital Hydraulic Oil Cooler Manifold The hydraulic pressure filters filter oil before it...

  • Page 199: Rear Manifold

    Manual overrides are fitted to the solenoids. purchased from your local Goldacres dealer. Refer to the specification provided in the ‘Maintenance Refer to the specification provided in the ‘Maintenance Schedules’ of this chapter. Schedules’ of this chapter.

  • Page 200: Hydraulic Manifold

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance The Park Brake (a disc brake) is mounted on the rear Connect a clear plastic tube to the bleed screw on the service brake caliper. differential. 4 Place the opposite end of the tube into the Park Brake oil container and submerge the end of the The Park Brake is a disc brake mounted...

  • Page 201: Manually Releasing The Park Brake

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Chock all wheels of the Cruiser The Park Brake on the rear driveshaft. Remove the dust cap from the Park Brake caliper (unscrew Fit the Locknut tool & Allen key, then hold the Allen key while turning the Locknut tool clockwise to lock the setting.

  • Page 202: Braking Manifold Pressures

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance RV08 UP10 PR08 (see photo below) Use a Feeler Gauge to check the gap is 0.4mm. Test Port 1 (TP1) of the hydraulic braking pressure manifold Relief valve & test port locations of the brake and fan hydraulic manifold located under the transmission. shown on the next page (with the dust cap fitted).
  • Page 203 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Wind Out fully the adjuster screw fully using a 1/4” Allen Wind In the adjuster screw on pressure relief valve (RV08) Tighten the lock nut on the pressure relief valve (UP10) key. until the gauge reads 200 Bar, then tighten the lock nut. using the spanner &...

  • Page 204: Pneumatic System

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Remove the dust cap from test port 3 (TP3). Fit a 3/4” spanner & 1/4” Allen key to the pressure reducing Remove the pressure gauge from test port & replace the The Air Tank showing the Pressure Relief Valve (A), Low valve (PR08) &...

  • Page 205: Air Tank

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Manual drain tap at the base of the Air Tank. The pneumatic cylinder raises & lowers the Folding Ladder Auxiliary Air Outlet located in the left hand side fill area . for cabin access. Air Tank Air Compressor Folding Ladder Auxiliary Air Outlet...

  • Page 206: Chemical Transfer Pump

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 280mm (+/-5mm) Air driven chemical transfer pump. Height setting of inflated air bags. Loosen the bolt holding the adjustor plate & move the plate up Loosen the bolt holding the adjustor plate & move the plate up or down to adjust the ride height, then retighten the bolt.

  • Page 207: Shock Absorbers

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Air Conditioner Compressor. Air bag dump valve closed. Air bag ride height measurement & shock absorber (right). Use the lock nuts on the adjuster to pivot the compressor and tension the belt. Shock Absorbers Air Conditioner To Deflate Air Bags for Trailer Transport: To Replace the Compressor Belt: 1 Load and park the Cruiser on transport...

  • Page 208: Grease Points

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance ‘Grease’ Decals are used to assist in locating each grease ‘Remote Grease Bank’ with a ‘Grease Decal’ are used to A Groeneveld Auto-Greasing System centre (option). An Alemlube Auto-Greasing System centre (option). point. simplify greasing access. Grease Points ‘Grease’...

  • Page 209: Driveshaft Grease Points - 2Wd

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service 1 Driveshaft Grease Points - 2WD 8hrs 50hrs 50hrs 50hrs 50hrs 8hrs 50hrs Lubrication Legend: 8hrs M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or A = Automatic (option if fitted) GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 210: Driveshaft Grease Points - 4Wd

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 2 Driveshaft Grease Points - 4WD 50hrs 50hrs 50hrs 50hrs 50hrs 50hrs 50hrs 50hrs Lubrication Legend: M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or A = Automatic (option if fitted) GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 211: Boom Rest Grease Points

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service 3 Boom Rest Grease Points 50hrs 50hrs ‘A’ 50hrs 50hrs BOOM REST VIEWED FROM BENEATH 50hrs 50hrs Lubrication Legend: M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or DETAIL ‘A’ A = Automatic (option if fitted) GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 212: Boom Paralift Grease Points

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 4 Boom Paralift Grease Points 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs VIEW LOOKING VIEW LOOKING FORWARDS REARWARDS 8hrs Lubrication Legend: M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or A = Automatic (option if fitted) LIFT CYLINDERS VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 213: Boom Centre Grease Points

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service 5 Boom Centre Grease Points 1 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs 36m - 42m FOLD & TILT ROLLER SHOCKER CYLINDERS & DELTA LINKS 8hrs 8hrs Lubrication Legend: M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or A = Automatic (option if fitted) 8hrs 8hrs...
  • Page 214 Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 6 Boom Centre Grease Points 2 Lubrication Legend: M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or A = Automatic (option if fitted) ‘C’ ‘B’ 8hrs ‘D’ 8hrs 8hrs DETAIL ‘B’ DETAIL ‘C’ DETAIL ‘D’ YAW CYLINDERS DELTA LINK UPPER DELTA LINK LOWER LH &...

  • Page 215: 36M - 42M Boom Wing Grease Points

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service 7 36m - 42m Boom Wing Grease Points 8hrs DETAIL ‘G’ BI-FOLD CATCH ‘G’ 8hrs 8hrs ‘E’ BI-FOLD CYLINDERS & LINKAGES DETAIL 8hrs 8hrs ‘F’ 8hrs Lubrication Legend: M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or 8hrs A = Automatic (option if fitted) DETAIL ‘E’...

  • Page 216: Boom Wing Grease Points

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 8 48m Boom Wing Grease Points ‘K’ 8hrs DETAIL STAGE ‘2’ BI-FOLD CYLINDERS & LINKAGES 8hrs DETAIL STAGE ‘2’ BI-FOLD CYLINDERS & LINKAGES 8hrs 8hrs DETAIL ‘K’ BI-FOLD CATCH 8hrs 8hrs ‘H’ Lubrication Legend: DETAIL STAGE ‘3’ BI-FOLD M = Manual Greasing CYLINDERS &...
  • Page 217 Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems 9 - Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems 217 Trouble Shooting Preface Integrated G-hub System GA Fault Codes G-Hub Main PLC Controller Spray Pump Flow Meter & Controller Spray Nozzles Boom Plumbing Induction Hopper Brakes Hydraulic &...
  • Page 218 The G-Hub ‘Diagnostics’ tab screen shows 8 tab touch button screens with eight areas for trouble shooting: The following troubleshooting information is provided as a Goldacres Integrated G-hub System offers full system Network reference if your machine is not functioning correctly.
  • Page 219 Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Press the ‘G-Motion’ tab touch button to display the screen - this screen is used Press a Joystick push button (eg, L Fence Nozzle), then its corresponding switch The Joystick Module (A) & Console Switch Module (B) located under the cabin to check Joystick push button &...
  • Page 220 Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Press a Console push button (eg, Boom Rest In), then its corresponding switch Press the Virtual Mode touch button {A} to engage Virtual Mode, then press the Press the ‘Console’ tab touch button to display the screen - this screen is used on the Console screen will light up Green, if functioning correctly.
  • Page 221 Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems The Joystick Module (A) & Console Switch Module (B) located under the Joystick Press the Virtual Mode touch button {A} to engage Virtual Mode, then press the Press the ‘External Display’ tab touch button to display the screen - this screen is used to check External Display functions &...
  • Page 222 Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting The External Controller. The External Controller is part of the Chassis Controller or Main PLC located Press the Virtual Mode touch button (A) to engage Virtual Mode, then press the inside the left hand side Fill Area toolbox. relevant push buttons to test their function.
  • Page 223 Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Press the ‘Troubleshooting’ Display tab touch button to display the screen - this Press the ‘Boom I/O’ Display tab touch button to display the Boom I/O screen. Press the ‘PLC I/O In’ Display tab to display the PLC I/O In screen. screen is used to check Auto Fill, RPM Raise, Auto Fold &...
  • Page 224 Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Press the ‘PLC I/O Out’ Display tab touch button to display the PLC I/O Out Press the ‘Service’ tab touch button which displays a Hardware tab screen, then The ISOBus Module (also known as the Chassis Controller or Main Control press the ‘GA Fault Codes’...
  • Page 225 Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems LED lights & keys on the ISOBus Module LED KEY LED COLOUR DESCRIPTION PLC Error, PLC not running SYS0 Green (Flashing) PLC OK, running No PLC power SYS1 Green Not used (second PLC) ETH0 No Ethernet connection ETH1 No Ethernet connection...
  • Page 226 Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Spray Pump Spray Pump PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Blocked filters of Centrifugal pump speed Check pump speed is 4000 - 4200 RPM Check and clean all pressure and nozzle filters Pressure gauge nozzles reads higher than...
  • Page 227 Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Flow Meter & Controller If the flow meter fails to give accurate readings, the following actions should be taken: PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION • Adjust the spraying pressure by putting the flow control switch into manual and using the increase decrease switch to adjust to the desired pressure as shown on the pressure Incorrect console Re-calibrate console...
  • Page 228 Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Boom Plumbing PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION No water at No Tier valve value Inner and outer wing Enter value greater than 0 are not in line with Stopper bolt holding out entered or is at 0 boom.
  • Page 229 Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Hydraulic & Pneumatic PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Check the oil level in the hydraulic reservoir Low hydraulic oil level and top up if necessary No hydraulic pressure Fill pump is engaged Switch the hydraulic fill pump off The bags will not inflate until the pressure in Low system pressure the system is above 75 PSI, check system...
  • Page 230 Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting If the SERVICE indicator is illuminated, then a fault in the When the tranmission shifter displays ‘D-\-’ (loss of J1939), Air conditioner display showing ‘01’ HVAC Fault Code. The ‘Select’ display flashes if restricted transmission shifting shift by wire system has occurred.
  • Page 231 Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Front left tie-down attachment & towing point. Front right tie-down attachment & towing point. Towing & Transporting a • The Cruiser must not be towed unless the engine is running (as the steering Disabled Cruiser and brakes require engine power to operate).
  • Page 232 Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 233: Integrated Systems - Appendix

    Integrated Systems – Appendix 10 - Integrated Systems – Appendix G-Hub - Goldacres Integrated Control System Liquid Application System Internal Controller Display: Filling & Cleaning System External Controller Display: Spraying System Main PLC: 3 Tier System - 3TS & 3TS Pro (Options)

  • Page 234: G-Hub - Goldacres Integrated Control System

    • Full colour, 12” 8:3 ratio Touch screen, • Full colour, 5” Non Touch screen, running G-Hub - Goldacres Integrated Control System console. running embedded Linux OS, IP 67which embedded Linux OS, IP 67 displays important machine data to the G-Hub - Goldacres Integrated Control System •...

  • Page 235: Integrated Systems - Appendix

    Integrated Systems – Appendix Main Control Module located in the storage box of the Boom I/O module. Main PLC: Cabin I/O Modules: Boom I/O Modules: Valves & Solenoids: • Main ‘brain’ of the control system, • There are two basic I/O modules inside the •...

  • Page 236: Canbus

    1 Goldacres CAN network (PLC to displays) • External display. values to an external USB drive for future use 2 Goldacres CAN control (PLC to I/O modules) if required. The customer can enjoy improvements and 3 J1939 CAN (Engine and Transmission) added functionality from future software updates as it is designed and released.

  • Page 237: Canbus Network Schematics

    Integrated Systems – Appendix CANBUS Network Schematics GA3000346 I/O CONSOLE I/O JOYSTICK I/O CR2051 I/O CR2052 SWITCHES H:128 H:195 H:228 H:196 H:197 H:198 H:102 H:105 H:11 CAN OPEN (GA CONTROL) H:177 GA CONTROL GA CONTROL GA3000328 GA3000322 GA3000323 GA3000324 CABIN H:128 H:129 TOOL...

  • Page 238: Canbus Network Schematics Cont

    Appendix – Integrated Systems CUMMINS ECM ALLISON TCM BAUD BAUD RATE RATE ECM / TCM BOOM I/O BOOM OUTPUT ISO BUS CABIN CONSOLE CABIN JOYSTICK MODULE MODULE DIAGNOSTICS I/O MODULE I/O MODULE CR2051 CR2052 CR2012 CR2012 ID: 00 NODE NODE ID: 30 ID: 20 ID (3)

  • Page 239: Electrical System

    Integrated Systems – Appendix Two 12 volt supply batteries located under the chassis. The Battery Isolator located on the right hand side of the Auxiliary power connection points located on the left hand engine. side of the machine. Electrical System Battery Isolator Chassis Auxiliary Power Points The battery isolator is located just behind the...

  • Page 240: Fuses & Relays In The Cabin

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Chassis mounted ACC Relay, Fuse box & Chassis PDM. The Electrical Compartment located under the armrest controls in the cabin. Chassis Mounted Components Cabin Electrical Fuses & Relays in the Cabin Compartment Some electrical components are mounted under the chassis in the front axle area.

  • Page 241: Fuses & Relays On The Chassis

    Integrated Systems – Appendix Fuses & Relays on the Chassis GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022...

  • Page 242: Liquid Application System

    1150 l/min. The pump & distribution valves are application. pump with nearly 85% of the pump • Spraying system controlled by the G-Hub system to regulate fill Goldacres Rapid flow, boom recirculation, 3 capacity available to the spray line. rate & tank level soft shut-off . tiered nozzle system (3TS, 3TS-Pro) options This increased capacity allows spray Filling & Cleaning System...
  • Page 243 Integrated Systems – Appendix 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 All filling, rinsing and spraying fluid circuits are The Raven Control Module (RCM) fitted as The Cruiser is fitted standard with 16 section standard, allows the sprayer boom lines to be controlled using motorised electric ball valves standard.

  • Page 244: Tier System - 3Ts & 3Ts Pro (Options)

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Boom poly Check Valve Nozzle Electric Breather operated air 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.

  • Page 245: Xrt Auto Boom Height Control (Optional)

    Integrated Systems – Appendix Nozzle by nozzle turn compensation with the Hawkeye Flow Control Valve. AutoBoom XRT radar sensor. 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.
  • Page 246 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 www.ravenprecision.com •...

  • Page 247: Plumbing Schematic - Diaphragm Pump

    Integrated Systems – Appendix Plumbing Schematic - Diaphragm Pump CHEMICAL PROBE 1 1/4" PVC GRACO CHEMICAL 3" S TRANSFER PUMP 1" PVC 3" DIRTY FILL PRESSURE SPIKE VALVE 1" 3" TANK FILL DUMP TO SHUT OFF GROUND PROPORTIONAL 3" S 3"...

  • Page 248: Plumbing Schematic - Centrifugal Pump

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Plumbing Schematic - Centrifugal Pump " 4 " 3 " 1 " 3 " 1 " 3 " 3 " 3 " 3 " 2 " 2 " 2 " 2 " 1 " 4 " 4 "...

  • Page 249: Air Conditioning System

    Integrated Systems – Appendix In cab roof: Blower Fan (A), AC Evaporator (B), Heater Core The air conditioner Compressor. The air conditioner Condenser. The air conditioner Receiver Dryer. (C), Heater Control Valve (D) & Heater Water Filter (E). Air Conditioning System Compressor Condenser Receiver Dryer...

  • Page 250: Heating System

    Appendix – Integrated Systems The 1st heating core Isolating Tap located on the right hand The 2nd heating core Isolating Tap located on the left hand side of the engine at the rear of the exhaust manifold. side on top of the engine near the header tank. Heating System The first tap is located on the right hand side of the engine at the rear of the exhaust...

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