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This warranty shall expire one (1) year after the date of delivery of the new machinery. If these conditions are fulfilled, FAST shall at its own cost and at its own option either repair or replace any defective parts provided that the buyer shall be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of repairs, labor, parts, transportation or any other work, unless FAST has authorized such expenses in advance.
The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy. Date_____________________ Owner’s Signature________________________________________________________ White - Fast Manufacturing Yellow - Dealer Pink - Customer...
Contents General Information ........................2 Fast Manufacturing Warranty Registration Form ..............4 Serial Number Location ......................10 1 Introduction ........................... 10 2 Safety ............................. 11 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words ................11 2.2 General Safety ........................12 2.3 Operating Safety ......................... 12 2.4 Maintenance Safety......................
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5.4 Electric Sprayer Controls ....................27 5.5 Hydraulic Hose Connections - Boom Control ..............28 5.5.1 EF & EFT Boom Hydraulic Hose Connections............28 5.5.2 EFT Boom Electrical Connections................28 5.5.3 HC Boom Hydraulic Hose And Electrical Connections..........28 5.5.4 HC Boom Electrical Connections.................29 5.6 Sprayer Accessories ......................
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9.10 Teejet Floodjet Wide Angle Flat Spray Tips..............49 9.10.1 40 Inch Spacing......................49 9.11 Equipment Matching ......................50 9.12 Sprayer Controls ......................... 50 9.13 Standard Primary Filter ..................... 52 9.14 In Line Filter Kit ........................52 9.15 Self Cleaning Filter (Optional) ................... 52 9.16 Filling The Product Tank ....................
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9.26.3 Filling With Transfer Pump..................63 9.26.4 Filling With Sprayer Pump...................63 9.27 Cleaning The Sprayer ......................64 9.28 Manual Control Rinse System ..................64 9.28.1 Short Term Shutdown....................64 9.28.2 Long Term Shutdown....................64 9.29 Electric Control Rinse System ..................65 9.29.1 Short Term Shutdown....................65 9.29.2 Long Term Shutdown....................65 9.29.3 Cleaning Your Sprayer Manually................66 9.30 Hydraulic Boom Operation....................
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10.5 Service Record........................75 11 Troubleshooting .......................... 76 12 Specifications ..........................79 12.1 Mechanical .......................... 79 12.2 Hydraulic Fitting Torque ....................79 12.3 Raven Console Calibration Information ................81 13 Optional Accessories ......................... 82 13.1 In Line Filter Kit ........................82...
Trouble Shooting information contained in the Operator’s Manual. This manual covers the BW 500/750 Series Sprayers built by Fast Manufacturing, Inc. Use the Table of Contents as a guide when searching for specific information. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners.
Words YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR maintenance of your Fast Manufacturing, Inc. Sprayer. SAFETY IS INVOLVED! YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the Sprayer be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
2.2 General Safety 2.3 Operating Safety 1. Read and understand Operator’s Manual 1. Read and understand Operator’s Manual and all safety and all safety signs before operating, signs before using. maintaining or adjusting sprayer. 2. Lower machine to ground, place all controls in neutral, 2.
2.4 Maintenance Safety 2.5 Implement Safety 1. Review Operator’s Manual and all safety items before Some photographs used herein may show doors, guards working with, maintaining or operating sprayer. and shields opened or removed. BE SURE that all doors, guards and shields are fastened in their proper position 2.
17. KEEP ALL personnel at a safe distance when folding or fittings or hoses by using tape, clamps or cements. unfolding boom. 5. The hydraulic system operates under extremely high- 18. KEEP all persons away from sprayer and boom while pressure.
6. Be sure sprayer is properly connected to towing vehicle How to Install Safety Signs: and a retainer is used through drawbar pin. Always attach a safety chain between frame and towing vehicle. • Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. 7.
2.12 Sign-Off Form Fast Manufacturing, Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Fast Manufacturing, Inc. Sprayer must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
2.13 Safety Sign Locations Safety signs and locations on machine are shown in the following illustrations. Familiarize yourself with safety signs, type of warning and area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
2.14 Reflective Decal Locations 1 - Yellow Reflector (Qty. 2) (Part No. 907220) Not Shown, One On Each Side Of Hitch 2 - Yellow Reflector (Qty. 2) Left Side Shown (Part No. 907220) 3 - SMV Emblem (Part No. 907224) 4 - Red Reflector (Qty.2) Left Side Shown (Part No.
� Complete the dealer and warranty registration card. Check that: Have the customer sign it and return it to Fast Manufacturing, Inc. � Partially fill tank with water, and operate sprayer to inspect fittings and hose connections for leaks.
The Fast Sprayer is designed to be used with a tractor 3. Place a hydraulic or screw jack under the sprayer frame having a 540 RPM PTO unless your sprayer has a 1000 behind the axle on the same side as the wheel to be adjusted.
STOPPED and parking brake is applied. NOTE: Safety chains are available for your sprayer by ordering from Fast Manufacturing, Inc. 5.1 Hitching 7. Store the jack during operation. 1. Align the tractor drawbar with the sprayer clevis hitch.
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WARNING Be certain that the driveline is securely attached to the PTO shaft on the power source. Install all shield system components before beginning operation. 1 - Pin and Clip 2 - Jack In Stored Position Important: Always secure the jack in the storage position before beginning any operation or transport of the sprayer.
If adaptor from your tractor dealer or Fast Manufacturing, Inc. it is installed outside the tractor cab, it prevents chemicals from entering the tractor cab. It also...
hoses which must be connected to the appropriate Raven Rate Controller (Optional): couplers on the tractor. All three male tips are an ASAE standard tip (Pioneer). • The single hose will operate the entire boom UP or DOWN & for EFT boom with switch activated will tilt left wing UP or DOWN.
5.6 Sprayer Accessories 5.5.4 HC Boom Electrical Connections There are two wires that are to be connected to the tractor. Make all required electrical connections for sprayer accessories. Refer to the “Accessories” section of this 1. Connect the RED wire to the positive (+) 12 volt power manual for proper instructions on electrical connections.
6. Unhitching Sprayer From Tractor 6.1 Unhitching CAUTION DO NOT stand between the tractor and sprayer when hitching or unhitching the sprayer unless tractor engine is STOPPED and parking brake is applied. WARNING Before disconnecting the PTO shaft, make sure that the tractor motor has stopped turning before getting off the tractor.
Unless prohibited, always use a SMV emblem. 7.3 Safety Chain Sprayers can be equipped with a safety chain for travel on public highways. Contact Fast Manufacturing, Inc. to order. When attaching chain, be sure to allow enough slack for turning.
For ease of connecting accessories to your tractor, see your source on your tractor or a good ground. tractor dealer or Fast Manufacturing, Inc. for an accessory connecting pigtail harness that connects directly to your NOTE: This system is not fused. It is recommended that...
Read and understand Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using. 9.1 New Operator Or Owner The Fast Manufacturing, Inc. Sprayer is designed to meter Lower machine to the ground, place all controls in out and distribute liquid chemical or fertilizer and place it neutral, stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key, where required.
100 Feet 200 Feet 300 Feet 9.3 Pre-Operation Checklist Efficient and safe operation of the Fast Manufacturing, Inc. Sprayer requires that each operator reads and understands operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section. A pre-operational checklist is provided for the operator.
(Refer to the Fast Manufacturing, Inc. product catalog for more specific information). IMPORTANT: Your chemical supplier can give you accurate information about the recommended chemical mixture and the application rate.
9.7 Air Induction Spray Tips (Greenleaf Turbo Drop Nozzles) 9.7.1 15 Inch Nozzle Spacing Medium Pressure TurboDrop® XL Nozzle (TDXL, TDCXL) Optimal pressure range is 30-90 psi. Targeting 60 psi operating pressure will allow for greater changes in speed and pressure. Max pressure is 120 psi. Higher pressures are recommended for contact pesticides (60-120 psi).
9.7.2 20 Inch Nozzle Spacing Medium Pressure TurboDrop® XL Nozzle (TDXL, TDCXL) Optimal pressure range is 30-90 psi. Targeting 60 psi operating pressure will allow for greater changes in speed and pressure. Max pressure is 120 psi. Higher pressures are recommended for contact pesticides (60-120 psi).
9.9 TeeJet Application Rates in Gallons Per Acre 9.9.1 15 Inch Tip Spacing At Various Speeds And Pressures 15 INCH TIP SPACING Nozzle Nozzle Pressure Tip Size Capacity Capacity (PSI) (GPM) (oz/min) 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 XR11001VS 0.11 0.12 0.13 10.3...
15 INCH TIP SPACING Nozzle Nozzle Pressure Tip Size Capacity Capacity (PSI) (GPM) (oz/min) 0.92 36.4 26.0 22.8 20.2 1.06 42.0 26.2 23.3 1.19 26.2 1.30 1.40 1.50 XR11015-SS 1.68 1.84 1.98 2.12 2.25 2.37 9.9.2 20 Inch Tip Spacing At Various Speeds And Pressures 20 INCH TIP SPACING Nozzle...
1. BW500EF & EFT main lift (single acting, powered up, The control box consists of the following components: gravity down). BW750/60 (double acting, controls all folding function). • MASTER ON/OFF switch which controls power to the valves for each boom section. When power is 2.
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• PRESSURE GAUGE which indicates the pressure of the liquid supplied to the operating boom sections. If the operator shuts OFF a boom section, the pressure of liquid supplied to the other two boom sections will increase because the same volume of liquid is being pumped through fewer nozzles.
The throttling valve should remain completely open for a 50 mesh screen. Other size mesh screens are available the self cleaning filter to operate properly. through Fast Manufacturing, Inc. When the cannister is removed from the filter head, the 9.14 In Line Filter Kit throttling valve MUST be closed.
3. Slowly open the “Fast Fill” valve, marked as “Valve F” NOTE: All poly tanks are not identical in capacity due to and let run until the product tank is full, turn off the “Fast different tank molds, heat and/or cold. Tank sizes can Fill”...
When handle is pointed toward right side of sprayer the valve is ON. 3. Open the “Fast Fill” valve marked as “Valve F.” 1 - Valve C 4. Start the product pump and run at full capacity.
9.18 Calibrating The Sprayer Make sure the three-way valve (if so equipped) is open to the product tank. Your sprayer will be equipped with one of two different 4. Fold out the boom. (Refer to the “Hydraulic Booms” control systems: section of this manual for instructions).
9.18.2 Raven Rate Control System (Optional) The rate controller needs to be programmed for your sprayer. You should verify that the programming matches your sprayer specifications. It is very important that the radar gun calibration number is correct. Refer to the Raven owner’s manual.
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Instructions Valve Settings For Accessory Kits Refer To The Operator’s Manual For Detailed Instructions...
9.20 Chemical Inductor (Optional) The 5 gallon Chemical Inductor is an optional accessory and is mounted on the front left corner of the spray platform. The chemical inductor is used to add chemical to the product tank from ground level. DANGER Handle ALL agricultural chemicals with care.
Control Box 1 - Pressure Gauge 2 - Pressure Adjust Switch 1 - Chemical Inductor Tank Cover 2 - Chemical Inductor Tank 9.21 Hand Rinse Gun for Chemical 3 - Chemical Inductor Venturi Inductor (Optional) 4 - Valve At Bottom Of Inductor Tank 5 - Agitation Control Valve The chemical inductor is supplied with a hand gun with 6 - Chemical Fill Control Valve...
9.22 Personal Fresh Water Tank 4. When finished turn OFF the electric switch, point the For your safety all Fast Manufacturing, Inc. sprayers have a hand gun into the chemical inductor tank and squeeze personal 5 gallon fresh water tank as standard equipment.
2. Replace the lid when complete. The rinse system can do two different functions: 9.25.3 Filling With Transfer Pump Your sprayer is equipped with a 2” male fast fill connector • Rinse the product pump, controls and boom lines and and a ON/OFF valve (identified as “Valve F”) located on the...
4. Slowly open the “Fast Fill” valve marked as “Valve F” and let run until rinse tank is full. Turn off “Fast Fill” valve. There is a breather hose on the rinse tank to allow air to escape.
4. Slowly open the “Fast Fill” valve marked as “Valve F” and let run until rinse tank is full. Turn off “Fast Fill” valve. There is a breather hose on the rinse tank to allow air to escape.
Products are 2. Turn OFF the Self Cleaning Filter valve located at the available from your Fast Manufacturing, Inc. front left corner of the operator platform - If so desired. 1. Add the recommended amount of Neutralizer to the clean water rinse tank.
1. Turn OFF the “Agitation Valve” located on the front control stand - If so desired. Parts are available from your Fast Manufacturing, Inc. 2. Turn OFF the Self Cleaning Filter valve located at the 1. Add the recommended amount of Neutralizer to the front left corner of the operator platform - If so desired.
4. Locate the electric control switch on the tractor control WARNING box and move the switch to “Rinse Balls” or “Product Tank Rinse” and let run until you have used a third of To avoid personal injury, make sure that the water in the clean water rinse tank.
9.30.2 EFT Boom 9.30.3 HC Boom After the sprayer booms have been unfolded and lowered The HC Boom uses five separate hydraulic cylinders which to the correct height, tilt the boom wings using the following allow the operator maximum control of the boom. Boom procedure: components are controlled independently with the boom control box mounted on the tractor.
10. Service And Maintenance dirt, moisture and other contaminants. 10.1.2 Daily Lubrication Interval Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items PTO Shaft before working with, maintaining or operating the sprayer. There are a total of 8 grease fittings on the PTO assembly. Lower machine to the ground, place all controls in Grease with a high quality grease before starting work each neutral, stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key,...
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Boom Pivots Secondary Boom 1 - Grease Fitting Boom Pivots Upper EF & EFT Boom Center Boom Mounting Arm Pivot 1 - Grease Fitting Points Lubricate ALL the pivot points on each mounting arm and the center pivot using a good quality grease. The center pivot is located directly behind the slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblem.
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HC Boom Lubricate ALL the pivot points on each side of the boom assembly using a good quality grease. Clean off grease fittings before attaching grease gun. Wipe up any excess grease when finished. 1 - Grease Fitting Secondary Boom Wing Pivot Point (Three at Top) 1 - Grease Fittings 1 - Grease Fitting Boom Tower Slides (HC Boom Only)
10.1.4 200 Hour Lubrication Interva 6. Remove the canister from the filter head by rotating counter clockwise. Wheel Bearings 7. Rinse the canister and screen in clean water. Every 200 hours (or yearly), repack the wheel bearings using a good quality wheel bearing grease. 8.
a. With the sprayer pump turned off, carefully remove 1. Remove the in-line filter bowl at the bottom of the tank the pressure line from the bottom of the pressure gauge. and flush tank with warm water. 2. Replace the filter bowl. Fill the tank with at least 2 b.
10.4.2 EF & EFT Boom Only Boom Level Boom Level If the boom does not hang level, secure the boom with an If the entire boom is not level side to side adjust the threaded overhead hoist or other suitable means. Loosen the six nuts rod and spring assembly at the rear of the center boom.
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1 - Boom Fold Out Turnbuckle Boom Breakaways The tension of the boom breakaways should be checked and adjusted as needed. If the tension on the breakaways is too great, the boom may be damaged if it strikes a stationary object. Adjust the tension as needed by turning the turnbuckles located on the front side of the boom wings (when boom is completely unfolded).
10.5 Service Record See Lubrication and Maintenance for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. Action Code: CL Clean L Lubricate Item Hours Serviced 8 hours Or Daily Flip Wing Hinges Inner Wing Hinges CL Strainer Screen L Tool Bar Parallel Linkage Annually Wheel Bearings CL Wash Machine...
11. Troubleshooting Following are troubleshooting guides to help you solve common operating problems. If you have difficulty resolving operating problems, call your dealer for assistance. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No pressure in spray system Air leak in suction line Tighten clamps, check hoses for cracks or breaks Dirty or clogged filter...
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Check and replace fuse Poor wire connection or bad wire Clean and check connection Check for break in wire Speed reading to slow or to fast Wrong calibration number Verify calibration number SP-1 or SP-2 setting wrong Verify setting - See RAVEN owners...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Poor tank agitation (cont.) Self cleaning filter ON/OFF valve not Open valve open Plugged agitation nozzle(s) Clean nozzles Hydraulic drive pump keeps stopping To much oil flow from tractor Reduce oil flow from tractor See pump owners manual for details EF &...
13. Optional Accessories 13.1 Fence Line Kit(s) The fence line kit(s) are an optional accessory. There are three different styles of fence row kits available: • Manual ON/OFF valve • Electric solenoid ON/OFF valve • Electric Ball ON/OFF valve You may order a fence line nozzle for the left, right or both sides of the boom.
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