Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser 2 Series Operator's Manual page 111

Ensure the Cruiser meets your state vehicle height & wdth
restrictions before driving on roads.
Machine Transit Safety
A Cruiser height is approximately 4.2m high &
aerials on the roof, make it higher.
Check the regulations in your state for
maximum vehicle height & width restrictions.
Bigger booms may require an escort in some
areas.
When driving the machine on roads it may
be necessary to remove aerials to meet the
required height restrictions.
Aerials on the roof may also need to be
removed to meet clearance requirements for
over head power lines - on the road & in some
paddocks.
Some ooptions like 48m booms and/or large tyres may
put a machine over-width.
Check the road regulations for your State.
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Overhead Power Lines
Check areas to be sprayed for any overhead
power lines.
If there are power lines in the area, contact
the relevant energy provider for information on
safe use of machinery near live power lines.
Check the area to be sprayed for over head power lines.
Any contact of the machine & power lines can result in
serious injury or death. If power lines are in the spray area,
exercise extreme caution when tilting, raising/lowering &
folding booms & especially when using automatic fold.
Do NOT walk on the machine platform when near power
lines.
Operation – Ready to Spray
Night Spraying
When conducting spraying operations at
night:
• Lighting around the machine needs to
be sufficient for all labels and warnings
on the machine to be clearly visible to
the operator.
• Lighting of the area to be sprayed
needs to be sufficient for obstacles in
the path of the machine to be clearly
visible to the operator.
If spraying is to be done at night, ensure that adequate
lighting is available around the machine and the area to
be sprayed.
Service – Lubrication & Maintenance
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During the first 8 hours of operation, check wheel (shown During the first 8 hours of operation, check the engine oil During the first 8 hours of operation, check drop leg (shown During the first 8 hours of operation, check mounting bolts
above) & other retaining nuts frequently - until fully imbedded. level frequently using the engine oil dip stick. above) & other transmission oil levels. of the fill pump (shown above) & other pumps.
Maintenance 2 Engine 3 Lubrication & Hydraulic Fluids 5 Pump Mounting Bolts
During the first 8 hours of operation: During the first 8 hours of operation: During the first 8 hours of operation:
Correct & timely service & maintenance of the
Crop Cruiser are among the most important • Check the engine oil level frequently. • Maintain correct hydraulic oil levels • Check all pump mounting bolts to
elements of safe, efficient & accurate Due to the "bedding in" of the engine and monitor the oil temperature on a ensure they are not loose.
operation. components and additional friction regular basis
6 Suspension Bolts
Servicing and maintenance should be carried between connecting parts, expect the
• Check all transmission oil levels
out according to the schedules in this chapter oil usage to be higher than normal. During the first 8 hours of operation:
• Ensure grease points are lubricated
'Lubrication & Maintenance'.
• Avoid excess engine idling • Check all suspension bolts located at
effectively
each end of parallel links, pan hard
• Inspect the air intake system and
First 8 Hours Of Operation: • Inspect for leaks in the hydraulic
rods (300ft/lb) and sway bars to ensure
check for leaks.
system.
they are not loose. Tighten if loose.
During the first 8 hours of operation, it is
4 Tank Retaining Straps
important to closely check the following:
7 Lights
1 Torque Settings During the first 8 hours of operation:
During the first 8 hours of operation:
During the first 8 hours of operation: • Check tank retaining strap bolts to
• Check each light around the vehicle for
ensure they are not loose. Tighten if
• Check the torque on retaining nuts correct function.
loose.
frequently - until fully imbedded
• 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. & be aware of the encumbent risk of injury with all sprayer
bearings are lubricated their full length by forcing lubricant maintenance. Refer to the 'Crush, Pinch, Burn, Injection,
Failure to take care with hot componentry may result in
into them until it begins to appear at the sides. severe burns & injury. Hose Whip Striking Hazards' in Chapter 2 'Safety'.
Protect all surfaces with corrosion inhibitor G15.
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Check items closely during the first 8 hours of operation as
instructed in Chapter 8 'Lubrication & Maintenance'.
During First 8 Hours Of Operation
Refer to chapter 8, 'Lubrication &
Maintenance' for the items to be checked
closely during the first 8 hours of operation of
the Cruiser (from new).
Check nozzle patterns for irregularities. If there are
irregularities, clean the nozzles and refit. If the problem
persists they could be worn so remove and replace.
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