Spraying Application; Rinsing The Sprayer After Spraying - Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser 2 Series Operator's Manual

Ready to Spray – Operation
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Home screen of the Spray Rate Controller & Raven Control Module (RCM).

Spraying Application

After completion of filling, the Cruiser is ready for spraying.
While travelling from filling to the field, both Product Pump &
Agitator must be On to ensure chemicals are mixed adequately
prior to spraying.
To Commence Spraying:
1 Enter the field and unfold the boom (for instructions, refer to
'Boom Folding/Unfolding'.
2 Set the boom to the desired height above the application
target (for instructions.
3 Switch On the Raven Control Module (RCM), the Spray
Rate Controller.
4 Check to ensure correct application rates have been
entered.
Always check for power lines while folding and unfolding the boom, as getting too
close or any contact with power lines can be fatal.
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G-Hub Home screen with RapidFlow PRIME completed & the Master Switch On
for spraying (Fenceline nozzles Off).
4 Set the RapidFlow touch button to PRIME from the drop
down selection to prime the boom lines.
5 When priming is completed, commence travelling on the
spray swath.
6 Press the 'Master Switch' touch button of the Joystick On
to commence spraying
The Raven Control Module (RCM) now controls the
spraying application rate according to the preset values
entered by the operator.
Home Screen plumbing lines change from Grey to Green
colour as spraying functions are engaged.
7 If fitted & configured, engage the GPS task controller to
automatically cycle boom sections On & Off as required to
avoid any overlapping of sprayed areas.
8 Screen touch buttons can be used to manually switch
boom sections On & Off.
Always ensure the sprayer is properly calibrated & tested before beginning to
spray (refer to chapter 5, "Calibration - Checking your Application Rates").
Failure to properly calibrate and test chemical mixtures & nozzles may result in
undesirable and damaging outcomes.
'Boom Screen touch buttons' can be used to manually switch individual boom
sections Off (Amber) or On (Green) .
9 Fenceline nozzles can be switched On & Off as required
by using the 'Fenceline' push button on the Joystick
(Boom sections 1 & 18 must be On for fenceline nozzles to
operate):
• Press the 'L' end of the 'Fence Nozzle' push button to
switch On the left boom tip Fenceline nozzle.
When activated, a red LED on the boom tip is
illuminated.
To switch Off the fence line nozzle, press the push
button.
• Press the 'R' end of the 'Fence Nozzle' push button to
switch On the left boom tip Fenceline nozzle.
When activated, a red LED on the boom tip is
Illuminated.
To switch Off the fence line nozzle, press the push
button.
The Fenceline nozzle screen indicators show Green
while On & Amber while Off.
The information above is provided as a guide only.
It is the full responsibility of the operator to have correctly set-up & calibrated the
sprayer and to assess the field conditions in all spraying applications.
GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022