Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser 2 Series Operator's Manual page 24

Essential Risk Management - Safety
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Control measures
Once the risks and hazards of spraying near
overhead power lines have been assessed,
control measures should be taken to eliminate
the risks.
1 Using a spotter to decrease the risk of
striking the power lines accidentally.
2 Planning a different travel/spray route so
the spayer does not travel close to the
power lines.
3 Use barriers or fences, if possible, so that
no one can drive in the high risk areas
identified.
4 Where practical have low lying power lines
replaced with lines underground.
5 Do NOT walk on the machine platform
when near power lines.
6 Do NOT use boom lift &/or tilt and radio
antenna near dangerous power lines.
A combination of these control measures is
recommended as best practice.
Keep clear of overhead obstructions,
especially power lines, as contact can be fatal.
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Chemical & Water Densities
Care should be taken when transferring liquid
into the sprayer tank to ensure the gross
weight of the vehicle does not exceed the
specified safe braking and carrying capacity of
the vehicle.
1 Litre water = 1 Kg.
Water weighs 1kg per litre. However
conversion factors must be used when spray
liquids are heavier or lighter than water.
For example: Liquid nitrogen has a density of
1.28 kg/L. It will therefore significantly increase
vehicle load if the tank were to be filled
completely, ie, 6000 litres of water weighs
6000kg. 6000 litres of liquid nitrogen weighs
7680kg. 6000kg of liquid nitrogen is only
4687.5 litres.
The total weight of a tank full of chemical,
should not exceed that of a tank full tank
of water only.
Sprayer damage can result if the vehicle is
over-weight.
For more information, refer to Chapter 6
'Operation', 'Filling the Sprayer' instructions.
Operating & Travelling Speed
Check with Goldacres' specifications
and follow the instructions for operating,
transporting and/or towing.
Ensure that the maximum speed of the
vehicle, when loaded is within recoomended
limits.
The sprayer is designed for a maximum speed
of 50 km/h. This speed must only be used
with suitable terrain & conditions.
All components i.e. tyres, brakes, suspension,
steering and chassis are designed and built
this for maximum speed.
However, high speed turning places severe
stress on the wheels and axles and should be
avoided.
It is also essential to be aware of the stresses
of turning impose on an open spray boom.
Excessive turning speeds transmit great
stresses to the spray boom and will cause
boom damage.
Maximum speed when cornering or turning
at an angle greater than 45º or driving on
a slope or uneven terrain is 5km/h.
Modification of the sprayer to increase
maximum speed is Strictly Prohibited.
When fitted with narrow wheel track with high
centre of gravity, the machine may become
unstable when turning at excessive speed or
when operating on excessively steep terrain.
Do not ride on the sprayer when moving.
Stand well clear of sprayer when operating.
Ensure equipment is securely fastened or
attached to vehicle at all times
Never stand within the radius of the boom
wings.
GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022