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Prairie Special Series 2
O P E R A T O R ' S M A N U A L M Y 2 3
GA8701871 REV 00
2023
JANUARY
FROM SERIAL NO 203627
GA8701871 REV 00
JANUARY 2023

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  • Page 1 Prairie Special Series 2 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L M Y 2 3 GA8701871 REV 00 2023 JANUARY FROM SERIAL NO 203627 GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

  • 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 specifi cations 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 - Connect – Sprayer, Tractor & Controls 4 - Setting Up – Preparation for Use 5 - Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates 63 6 - Operation –...
  • Page 4 GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

  • 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 Identifi cation & Parts Ordering Wheels & Tyres Sprayer Dimensions Sprayer Orientation Paint Codes GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

  • 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 Prairie Special Series 2 Trailed look forward to assisting you to make your comprehensive manuals to gain complete Sprayer spraying applications as easy and effi...

  • 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 Prairie Special Series 2 items requiring assembly on delivery, setting Prairie Special Series 2 Trailed Sprayer instructing you of risks, procedures &...

  • Page 8: Identifi Cation & 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

    Aerials on the roof may also need to be removed to meet 3.95m in height. Aerials on the tractor roof, may be higher. clearance requirements for over head power lines, while on Contact your Goldacres Dealer for up-to-date the road and also in some paddocks. 4000 Check regulations in your state for maximum vehicle height restrictions.

  • Page 10: Sprayer Orientation

    Foreword - Important Information Sprayer Orientation To avoid any confusion or misunderstandings Paint Codes these are given using the orientation of the Throughout this manual instructions are given For repairs or touching up damaged paintwork sprayer as illustrated (above). with reference to the front, rear, left and right use Australian Standards AS2700 codes: of the sprayer including moving forward and Wheels:...

  • Page 11: Safety - Critical 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 GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

  • 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 infl uence 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 Prairie Special Series 2. In addition to operator safety, it’s important Spray Application Risk Assessment Disposal of Chemicals & 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

    5 Excessive corrosion of fi ttings or puncture injuries. with Goldacres standard plumbing designs. If any faults are found, do not operate the Consult your Goldacres dealer if required. machinery until the issues have been rectifi ed. GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...
  • Page 16 Essential Risk Management - Safety • Avoid contacting the hydraulic Fluids Under Pressure Pumps, Pressure Lines & Valves Stored Energy Hazard tank and all hydraulic lines when at Even when a machine is not running, energy Fluids escaping from high pressure lines can It is important that the liquid fl...
  • Page 17 Safety – Essential Risk Management Empty the spray tank, park on a fl at area, ensure the boom Never get underneath a suspended machine or suspended is closed and chock wheels before lifting a sprayer. part of a machine. Lifting a Sprayer Changing Wheels &...
  • Page 18 Replacement decals can be ordered from your Never operate a machine with covers, Goldacres’ dealer. shrouds, or guards removed. Part numbers and descriptions of the decals on this machine can be found In the Part Manual on the Goldacres website. GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

  • Page 19: Transport Safety

    Safety – Essential Risk Management Defl ate the air-bag suspension system for more load stability when loading & transporting the sprayer. 4 Transport Safety Public Roads Even if a pilot vehicle is not legally required, Transporting the Sprayer if vision or manoeuvrability is limited, it 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 Diaphragm Spray Pump Electrical Safety Do not touch an electrical device that has fallen into water. Care should be taken to never overfi ll a Only qualifi ed persons should disassemble or Ladders &...
  • Page 21 Safety – Essential Risk Management Hydraulic Safety Connecting Hoses Hydraulic functions Hydraulic systems used on the Prairie Special Hydraulic hoses are colour coded to aid in Hydraulically controlled moving parts should include hydraulic cylinders, motors, manifolds, correct identifi cation. never be touched whilst in operation. and accumulators.
  • Page 22 Operating Tips 6 In-Field Safety If a boom height control system is fi tted, keep Goldacres stropngly recommends that 1 A supply of fresh water should be Each paddock or fi eld presents its own risks clear of the boom as it could potentially move bogged sprayer’s situations are addressed...

  • Page 23: In-Field Safety

    Safety – Essential Risk Management Be aware of unsafe & safe distances from power lines. Be especially mindful when turning corners on Changing weather conditions such as high Potential Risks sloping ground. Due to forces involved when temperatures will cause lines to sag & high 1 Proximity of the work to the overhead turning corners it’s very easy to exceed safe winds will cause lines to move - changing the...
  • Page 24 Operating & Travelling Speed Modifi cation of the sprayer to increase maximum speed is Strictly Prohibited. Check with Goldacres’ specifi cations Once the risks and hazards of spraying near Care should be taken when transferring liquid and follow the instructions for operating, When fi...
  • Page 25 Safety – Essential Risk Management Opening & Closing Booms Transporting the Prairie Special 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 GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

  • Page 27: Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls

    Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls 3 - Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls Introduction Tractor Requirements Hydraulic Capacity Electrical Requirements Connecting Tractor & Sprayer 1 Fit In-Cab Controllers & Harnesses In-Cab Controls Cabin Electrical Harness Options Tractor Connection Harnesses Air Compressor Connection Brake Options &...

  • Page 28: Introduction

    • Main spray pump: exceed the allowable capacity of the sprayer The Prairie Special Series 2 Sprayer is fi tted Goldacres. and towing vehicle. - Diaphragm 40 l/min or with a Raven PC1 ISO BUS system which The safe operation of a trailed sprayer is...

  • Page 29: Electrical Requirements

    Brake lights If a tractor is not ISO BUS compliant, • Indicators. 3 Connect Hydraulic Hoses. Goldacres offer the option of a cabin wiring kit to enable this functionality. 4 Connect Electrical Harnesses. Goldacres also offers in-cabin options 5 Hitch Adjustment.

  • Page 30: Fit In-Cab Controllers & Harnesses

    Sprayer, Tractor & Controls - Connect Ram Mount Bracket Mount Optional In-cab Raven CR7 Controller. In-cab Sprayer Control Console In-cab Ram mount & Bracket mount. Prairie Special Series 2 Trailed Sprayer 1 Fit In-Cab Controllers & In-Cab Controls Sprayer Control Console Mounting of in-cab consoles &...

  • Page 31: Cabin Electrical Harness Options

    Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls Cabin Electrical Harness Options Controls - Cabin BATTERY POWER (1) GA3000508, HARNESS H.C. POWER (3) BATTERY POWER (1) Switched LABEL: H: 3 H.C. POWER H.C. GROUND (15) LABEL: H: 86 IGNITION LABEL: H: 27 IGNITION IGN TRIGGER (11) WITH OPTION #30000...

  • Page 32: Tractor Connection Harnesses

    Sprayer, Tractor & Controls - Connect Tractor Connection Harnesses Air Compressor Connection Air Compressor Box TO H:243 LABEL: DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH H: 3 GA5016221 Tractor Connection H.C. POWER WITH OPTION #40030, #10095 OR #10096 Label: H: PS BLACK WIRES PRESSURE SWITCH WITH OPTION #40030 CRIMP 6 MM FEMALE SPADE TERMINAL TO POSITIVE WIRE AND 8 MM RING TERMINAL TO NEGATIVE WIRE...

  • Page 33: Brake Options & Accessories

    Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls Brake Options & Accessories Brakes & Accessories - Tractor Remotes DFO (Dealer Fitted Option) DFO (Dealer Fitted Option) QUICK RELEASE ISO TYPE A Pressure Line Load sense Line FEMALE 1/2" Ø3/8" Ø3/4" QUICK COUPLING QUICK COUPLING QUICK COUPLING QUICK COUPLING...

  • Page 34: Connect Drawbar & Hitch Of 4000, 5000 & 6500 Models

    Sprayer, Tractor & Controls - Connect Hitch tongue & Manual Hitch Jack. Reverse the tractor to align the tongue and drawbar holes, Ensure the drawbar pin is locked in position. Unscrew & remove the hitch jack lock pin. then fi t the drawbar pin. 2 Connect Drawbar &...

  • Page 35: Connect Drawbar & Hitch Of 8500 & 10000 Models

    Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls Reverse the tractor close enough to connect the hydraulic Locate the hydraulic hitch jack hoses to the tractor - labelled Reverse the tractor to align the tongue and drawbar holes, The hitch jack in transport position. hitch jack hoses (shown by arrow above) to the tractor.

  • Page 36: Connect Hydraulic Hoses

    Sprayer, Tractor & Controls - Connect Fully raise the hitch jack & its base until it rests neatly under Connect the Tank, Pressure, Case Drain & Load Sensing Each hydraulic hose is tagged for easy recognition - Tank & the sprayer hitch. hydraulic hoses to the tractor.

  • Page 37: Connect Electrical Harnesses

    Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls Connect the Tail Light harness. Connect the Control harness. Connect the Power harness. 4 Connect Electrical • Control Harness connector • Power Harness connector 5 Hitch Adjustment Harnesses • Sprayer Console Harness connector • Master Switch connector The angle of the Prairie Special hitch is adjustable for variations in tyre size and hitch...

  • Page 38: Fit The Pto Shaft (Optional)

    Sprayer, Tractor & Controls - Connect Adjustable hitch of the Prairie Special. With the chassis and hitch fi rmly supported, loosen & Important sliding shaft overlap information for fi tting Wide remove the hitch angle adjustment bolts. Angle PTO shafts. 6 Using the hitch jack, raise or lower the 6 Fit the PTO Shaft (Optional) To Make Hitch Angle Adjustment:...
  • Page 39 Connect - Sprayer, Tractor & Controls Important joint operating information for Wide Angle PTO shafts. To Adjust PTO Shaft Length To Fit a PTO Shaft Maximum PTO Joint Operation To Remove a PTO Shaft When travelling forwards, the point at which 1 Ensure the tractor engine is Off.
  • Page 40 Sprayer, Tractor & Controls - Connect GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

  • Page 41: Setting Up - Preparation For Use

    Setting Up – Preparation for Use 4 - Setting Up – Preparation for Use Prairie Special Controls In-Cab Controls Sprayer Control Console Pre-Set the Raven PC1 ISO BUS & Controller Data Recording To Re-Set the Totals Data: Diagnostics: To Access Diagnostics: Pre-Set the Raven SCS 4400 Controller Option To Pre-Set the SCS 4400: Pre-Set Other SCS 4400 Functions...

  • Page 42: Prairie Special Controls

    Preparation for Use – Setting Up Left Tilt Right Tilt Boom Boom Boom Boom Fence Recirc Height Up Fold In Bi-Fold Jet LHS On/Off Optional In-Cabin Raven CR7 Controller. Optional In-Cabin Raven SCS 4400 Controller. Prairie Special Controls Sprayer Control Console Left Tilt Right Tilt Boom...

  • Page 43: Pre-Set The Raven Pc1 Iso Bus & Controller

    Setting Up – Preparation for Use Speed (km/h) Auto / Manual Mode Touch Button Rates (L/ha) - Target Rate & Actual ISOBUS Product Master Switch Touch Control Symbol Button Flow Rate (l/min) Rate 1 Touch Button Pump RPM Boom Pressure (kPa) Rate 2 Touch Button Boom Tier Status - Volume Applied (L)
  • Page 44 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Boom Product Alarms Diagnostics Information Section Details of a 36m Boom with Broadacre Section Details of a 36m Boom with Centreline Settings Settings Settings Plumbing Plumbing Section Nozzle No Nozzles Section Section Nozzle No Nozzles Section Number Spacing...
  • Page 45 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Sprayer’ touch button to select it. Enter the number of boom sections, then press the ‘Next’ Press the ‘Section 1’ touch button to enter the width of Repeat step 12 to enter the width of each section 2 - 6, touch button to enter boom section widths.
  • Page 46 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Check ‘Liquid’ is displayed in ‘Control Type’ of the Product Press the ‘Fast Close’ touch button to select it. Press the ‘Valve Cal 2’ touch button. Press the appropriate touch buttons to set the ‘Valve Cal 2’ Calibration’...
  • Page 47 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Feature Settings’ touch button and a ‘Feature Press ‘Display Smoothing’ touch button to activate Display Feature Settings screen with ‘Rate # 1’ & ‘Rate # 2 values Press the ‘Tier 1 Max’ touch button on the ‘Tiered Boom Settings’...
  • Page 48 Preparation for Use – Setting Up The Tiered Boom Setings screen. Press the ‘Tier 2 Max’ Press the ‘Percent Tier Disable’ touch button. Press the ‘Tank Fill Confi g’ touch button. Press the ‘Low Tank’ touch button to enter the ‘Low Tank’ window touch button.
  • Page 49 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘Low Limit Pressure’ touch button to enter the Press the ‘Alarms’ touch button to access the Alarms A ‘Tick’ appears when an ‘Alarm’ is enabled. Press each Press touch buttons ‘Max Pressure’, ‘Low Supply Pressure’ Low Limit Pressure.

  • Page 50: Data Recording

    Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the ‘Setting’ touch button on the ‘Home’ screen to Press the desired ‘Zero’ touch buttons on the ‘Totals Data’ Press the ‘Diagnostics’ touch button to access the Product Controller System Information screen. display the ‘Settings’ screen. Diagnostic’...

  • Page 51: Pre-Set The Raven Scs 4400 Controller Option

    Setting Up – Preparation for Use ‘Operation’ toggle switches Press the ‘POWER’ touch button to start the Controller. Scroll to ‘ENGLISH LANGUAGE, then press ‘Enter’ touch ‘Display’ button to save the setting. screen SCS 4400 4 Repeatedly press the ‘CE’ touch button To Pre-Set the to scroll through the language menu until 1 Start the engine.
  • Page 52 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Scroll to ‘FAST CLOSE VALVE, then press ‘Enter’ touch Ready for calibration, press the appropriate touch buttons, SELECT ‘LIQUID CONTROL, then press ‘Enter’ touch Press the ‘ENTER’ touch button to display the ‘E’ symbol in button to save the setting.
  • Page 53 Setting Up – Preparation for Use If using a wheel sensor, select ‘SPEED SENSOR WHEEL Press the ‘POWER’, ‘DISTANCE’ then ‘ENTER’ touch Ready for calibration, press the appropriate touch buttons, Press the ‘ENTER’ touch button to display the ‘E’ symbol in SPEED-SP1’, then press ‘Enter’...
  • Page 54 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 55 Setting Up – Preparation for Use BOOM CAL 1: Press the ‘ENTER’ touch button to display Press the ‘UP’ touch button to display the ‘BOOM CAL 2’ BOOM CAL 2: Press the ‘ENTER’ touch button to display Press the ‘DATA MENU’ touch button x 4 times to display & the ‘E’...

  • Page 56: Pre-Set Other Scs 4400 Functions

    Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press the ‘DATA MENU’ touch button to display a Data Sub Press the ‘DOWN’ touch button to move the screen cursor Press & hold the ‘SELF TEST’ touch button to cycle through Press THE ‘DATA MENU’ touch button, then ‘DOWN’ touch Menu with the word ‘SERIAL’...
  • Page 57 Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press appropriate buttons to enter a ‘LOW FLOW LIMIT’, Press the ‘DOWN’ touch button to move the screen cursor Press appropriate buttons to enter a ‘LOW TANK’ value, Press the ‘DOWN’ touch button to move the screen cursor then press ‘ENTER’...
  • Page 58 Preparation for Use – Setting Up Press appropriate buttons to enter a ‘LOW TANK’ value, Press the ‘DOWN’ touch button to move the screen cursor Press the ‘DOWN’ touch button to move the screen cursor Press the ‘DOWN’ touch button to move the screen cursor then press ‘ENTER’...

  • Page 59: Other Data Menu Settings

    Setting Up – Preparation for Use Press the ‘DATA MENU’ touch button to display the Data Press the ‘DATA MENU’ touch button to display the Data Press the ‘DATA MENU’ touch button to display the Data Sub Menus - 1st displayed & highlighted is ‘SERIAL’. Sub Menus - 2nd displayed &...

  • Page 60: Pre-Set Scs 4400 Record Sheet

    Preparation for Use – Setting Up Pre-Set SCS 4400 Record Sheet - Photocopy this page to record ‘Pre-Set’ values for future reference or contacting service technician. Controller Pre-Sets Controller Pre-Sets UNITS OF MEASURE SI (HECTARES) US (ACRES) UNITS OF MEASURE SI (HECTARES) US (ACRES) LANGUAGE...

  • Page 61: Check Boom Settings

    Setting Up – Preparation for Use Pitch Roll Goldacres’ TriTech booms feature a unique three directional suspension system. Refer to Chapter 7 ‘Boom Settings’ for Check Boom Settings Boom Centre Section Goldacres unique TriTech boom suspension further information & any necessary boom...

  • Page 62: Pre-Set The Autoboom Xrt (Option)

    Preparation for Use – Setting Up Front Cover of the Raven AutoBoom XRT Calibration & Operation Manual. Pre-Set the AutoBoom XRT (Option) If fi tted the AutoBoom XRT controller is pre- set and tested for spraying applications prior to delivery. However, it is recommended that all settings and operation be checked and tested for accuracy prior to spraying applications.

  • Page 63: Calibration - Set & Check Application Rates

    Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates 5 - Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates 63 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 To Do the Jug Test using 3rd Party or CR7 Controller Option 69 To Do the Jug Test using the SCS 4400 Controller Option Other Calibration Items...

  • Page 64: 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. GA8701871 REV 00...

  • Page 65: Calculate Required Nozzle Output

    Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates 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 — 0.34 81.6 68.0 58.3 51.0 40.8 34.0 25.5 — 0.48 96.0 82.3 72.0 57.6 48.0 36.0...

  • Page 66: Controller Set-Up

    Also Lechler nozzle selection catalogue and Users guides to spray give fi ner droplet sizes than lower pressures & narrower spray angles. 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...
  • Page 67 Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates Press the ‘Product Settings’ touch button. Press the ‘Rate 1’ touch button to set Rate 1, then press the ‘Rate 2’ touch Press the ‘Rate +/-’ touch button to change the Bump Rate if required. Press the OK touch button to save the settings.
  • Page 68 Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration Press the ‘Tiered Boom Settings’ touch button. Press the ‘Tier 1 Max’ touch button to enter the desired Tier 1 Max Flow Rate. Press the ‘Tier 2 Max’ touch button to enter the desired Tier 2 Max Flow Rate. b) Enter Values for the 3TS Option 2 Press the ‘Tiered Boom Setup’...

  • Page 69: Test Actual Sprayer Output

    100 kPa until all Tiers show. to ‘Spray’ to start the nozzles spraying. pressure being delivered at the nozzle. Goldacres part number GA5077983 (suitable gauge mount) is available for attaching a gauge to nozzle body bayonet fi ttings (gauge not included).
  • Page 70 Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration Place the measuring jug under one nozzle to collect nozzle output for exactly 1 Illustration of the RapidFlow and RapidFire nozzle technologies. Before measuring nozzle outputs, check for both air & liquid plumbing leaks, minute, then remove it.

  • Page 71: To Do The Jug Test Using The Scs 4400 Controller Option

    Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates Move the ‘BOOM sections’ (1-5) & ‘Master Switch’ toggle switches to On. Press the ‘SELF TEST’ touch button, then enter & save normal operating speed, Press the ‘SELF TEST’ touch button, then enter & save normal operating speed, eg, 20km/hr.
  • Page 72 Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration If necessary, stop the machine & repair or replace any leaks or hoses that might Before measuring nozzle outputs, check for both air & liquid plumbing leaks, restrict the normal fl ow of the liquid and correct any non-uniform spray patterns. kinked or obstructed hoses and good nozzle spray patterns.

  • Page 73: Other Calibration Items

    Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates Check Boom Width & Boom Section Width values saved in the optional SCS The Flow Meter, located on top of the boom centre section, should regularly The Boom Flow Regulating Valve should regularly checked & calibrated. 4400 Controller.

  • Page 74: Record All Data For Future Reference

    Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration [3] is the ‘Ramping Onto Rate’ (allowable overshoot of set Record All Data For Future Reference rate). The range is 1 – 10. Record the set-up and calibration data on a work sheet similar The valve speed can be adjusted to increase or decrease the to the one shown at the end of this chapter (‘Calibration/ allowable overshoot.

  • Page 75: Aixr Teejet Application Chart

    Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates AIXR Teejet Application Chart DROPLET SIZE CATEGORIES EXTREMELY VERY FINE MEDIUM COARSE VERY EXTREMELY ULTRA FINE FINE COARSE COARSE COARSE CAPACITY l/ha 50 cm DROP LERAP CAP PART ONE NOZZLE SIZE RATINGS NUMBER IN L/MIN km/h km/h...

  • Page 76: Ttj60 Teejet Application Chart

    Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration TTJ60 Teejet Application Chart DROPLET SIZE CATEGORIES EXTREMELY VERY FINE MEDIUM COARSE VERY EXTREMELY ULTRA FINE FINE COARSE COARSE COARSE CAPACITY l/ha 50 cm DROP LERAP CAP PART ONE NOZZLE SIZE RATINGS NUMBER ®...

  • Page 77: Id3 Lechler Application Chart

    Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates 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 78: Idk/Idkn Lechler Application Chart

    Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration 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.

  • Page 79: Calibration/Application Work Sheets

    Calibration – Set & Check Application Rates Boom Nozzles Fitted: Application Data: Calibration/Application Work Sheets Set-Up Option: Single Line / 3TS / 3TS Pro / Hawkeye Date: ............Measured Boom Section Widths & No of Nozzles: Nozzle Type: ..............Farm location: ..........Boom section 1: Width (m)....
  • Page 80 Set & Check Application Rates – Calibration Calibration/Application Work Sheets Boom Nozzles Fitted: Application Data: Set-Up Option: Single Line / 3TS / 3TS Pro / Hawkeye Measured Boom Section Widths & No of Nozzles: Date: ............Nozzle Type: ..............Boom section 1: Width (m)....No. Nozzles: ..Farm location: ..........

  • Page 81: Operation - Ready To Spray

    Operation – Ready to Spray 6 - Operation – Ready to Spray Pre-Operation Check Spraying Application with Standard Cabin Controls Start-Up To Commence Spraying: Starting & Stopping the Prairie Special Rinsing the Sprayer After Spraying Boom Folding/Unfolding Quick Rinse or Boom Rinse Unfolding the Boom Total Rinse &...

  • Page 82: Pre-Operation Check

    Ready to Spray – Operation Prairie Special Series 2 O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L M Y 2 3 Prairie Special Series 2 Trailed Sprayer Operator’s Manual. Check the suction fi lter is clean. Check tyre infl...
  • Page 83 Operation – Ready to Spray Ensure the Prairie Special Series 2 meets your state vehicle height & width Lighting around the Prairie Special at night needs to be suffi cient for all labels and restrictions before driving on roads. warnings on the machine to be clearly visible to an operator. Machine Transit Safety Overhead Power Lines Night Spraying...

  • Page 84: Start-Up

    Ready to Spray – Operation Optional Raven SCS 4400 Controller. L to R: RapidFire air pressure gauge, Hydraulic pressure gauge (pump) & Spray Standard In-Cab Sprayer Control Console (shown left) with Optional Raven pressure gauge - located at the front the Prairie Special for spraying information. Controller CR7 (shown right).

  • Page 85: Boom Folding/Unfolding

    Operation – Ready to Spray Switches on the Sprayer Switch Console are used to operate boom folding and Use the ‘Boom Height UP’ switch to lift the boom from its rests, then the ‘Boom Press the ‘Boom Height UP’ switch to lift the boom to full height, then the ‘Boom unfolding functions.

  • Page 86: Boom Bifold (Optional)

    Ready to Spray – Operation Raise the boom above any obstructions, then press & hold the ‘Boom Bi-fold Raise the boom above any obstructions, then press & hold the ‘Boom Bi-fold IN’ Raise the boom above any obstructions, then press & hold the ‘Boom Bi-fold OUT’...

  • Page 87: Boom Master On/Off

    Operation – Ready to Spray Boom section On/Off Toggle Switches & Boom Master On/Off Toggle Switch on Optional In-cab Raven CR7 Controller. Check items closely during the fi rst 8 hours of operation as instructed in Chapter the optional SCS 4400 Controller. 8 ‘Lubrication &...

  • Page 88: Filling The Sprayer

    Ready to Spray – Operation The Fast Fill Station - see opposite page for details. The 3” Clean Fill inlet camlock cap fi tted. Use good quality suction hose and fi ttings. Suction & Delivery Lines Clean Fill Filling the Sprayer Water Source The Clean Fill Inlet must be used only with Use good quality suction hose and fi...

  • Page 89: Fast Fill Station

    Operation – Ready to Spray Chemical Pump Outlet Main Tank Fill Valve Selector (Optional) - On/OFF - Fill to Main Tank or Hopper Rinse Tank Fill Valve - On/OFF Gauge Drain Valve Tank Rinse Valve - On/OFF (Clean Water) - On/Off Hand Wash Tank Fill Cap (Fresh Water Only) Bypass/Hopper Valve...
  • Page 90 Ready to Spray – Operation Connect a 3” fi ll hose to the ‘Clean Fill’ inlet, then open the ball valve on the suction Open the ball valve on the suction hose (A), fully open the ‘Main Tank Fill Valve’ (B) Partially close the ‘Main Tank Fill Valve’...

  • Page 91: Adding Chemicals To The Product Tank

    Operation – Ready to Spray Connect a 3” suction hose to the ‘Clean Fill Inlet’. Remove the Hand Wash Tank fi ll cap to fi ll the tank with clean water only. Replace Connect a 3” suction hose to the ‘Clean Fill Inlet’ and provide at least 500 litres of the cap when the tank if fi...
  • Page 92 Ready to Spray – Operation Operate pump speed to generate at least 80 psi (with Chemical Hopper in raised/transport position. Remove safety pin & lifting arm locking pin. Support hopper Release the latch & open the Hopper lid. weight, pull the latch lever to unlock, then lower the hopper. hopper valves open).

  • Page 93: Chemical Induction Hopper

    Operation – Ready to Spray Add the chemical granules or powder to the fl owing liquid. On completion of mixing, Close the Mixing Jet valve. Lift-up to Open the foot operated ball valve at the bottom Rotate the ‘Bypass/Hopper Valve’ to Hopper and the “Pump of the hopper.
  • Page 94 Ready to Spray – Operation Open the Bottom Drain Valve to transfer chemical to the Disconnect the micromatic hose from the chemical source, Lift-up to Open the foot operated ball valve at the bottom Rotate the ‘Bypass/Hopper Valve’ to Hopper and the “Pump main tank.
  • Page 95 Operation – Ready to Spray Rotate the ‘Chemical Pump Outlet’ valve to ‘Product Tank’. Open the Bottom Drain Valve for transfering chemical to the On completion of rinsing, close the Probe valve. Connect the Micromatic hose to the chemical source. product tank.
  • Page 96 Ready to Spray – Operation Switch Off the ‘Chemical Pump’. Connect the Micromatic hose coupling to the ‘Micromatic Connect the Micromatic hose & Open Chemical Probe inlet Rotate the ‘Chemical Pump Outlet’ valve to ‘Product Tank’. Rinse’ outlet on the Prairie Special. valve.
  • Page 97 Operation – Ready to Spray Connect the Micromatic hose coupling to the ‘Micromatic Rotate the ‘Chemical Pump Outlet’ valve to ‘Product Tank’. Switch On the ‘Chemical Pump’. Rinse’ outlet on the Prairie Special. To Add Liquid Chemical Directly to the To rinse the Micromatic Hose &...
  • Page 98 Ready to Spray – Operation Rotate the ‘Chemical Pump Outlet’ valve to ‘Hopper’. Switch On the ‘Chemical Pump’. Switch Off the ‘Chemical Pump’. Switch Off the ‘Chemical Pump’. To Add Liquid Chemical Directly to the 9 To rinse the Chemical Probe and hose, 4 Rotate the Chemical Pump Output valve to 9 To rinse the Chemical Probe and hose, Chemical Induction Hopper Using the...

  • Page 99: Hopper Rinse Functions

    Operation – Ready to Spray Check the ‘Hopper Rinse’ valve on the top of the hopper Access the Drum Rinse Nozzle. Empty Hopper rinse by transfering its contents to the The Hopper Rinse Nozzle located under the hopper lid. is Closed. Product Tank.
  • Page 100 Ready to Spray – Operation Lift & remove the Wash Down Handgun from its holder on Open the Rinse Valve on top of the hopper lid. Lift & remove the Wash Down Handgun from its holder on Point the Wash Down Gun & squeeze the trigger to spray. the side of the hopper.

  • Page 101: Product Tank Agitation

    Operation – Ready to Spray On completion, Close the ‘Bottom Drain’ valve & ‘Bottom Close & lock down the hopper lid. Standard In-Cab Sprayer Control Console (shown left) with Hopper Drain’ valve, then refi t the camlock cap. Optional Raven Rate Controller screen (shown right). To Empty the Hopper via the Bottom To Agitate While Stationary: To Raise the Chemical Induction Hopper...

  • Page 102: Spraying Application With Standard Cabin Controls

    Ready to Spray – Operation Use the Control Console ‘Boom Height’ switch to lower/ Use the Control Console switch ‘Spray’ to start spraying. Use the Control Console switch ‘Boom Recirc’ to start Use the Control Console ‘Fence Jet’ switch to start and raise boom height to desired height above target.

  • Page 103: Rinsing The Sprayer After Spraying

    Operation – Ready to Spray Use push buttons to adust boom tilt & height as required. When the Product Tank is empty, shut off all spraying functions, then return to the clean water source to refi ll. 10 To make boom adjustments as required 12 When the Product Tank is empty: 13 On completion of spraying at: Rinsing the Sprayer After...

  • Page 104: Quick Rinse Or Boom Rinse

    Ready to Spray – Operation Rotate the ‘Pump Suction Valve’ to ‘Rinse Tank’. Use the push buttons start Boom Recirculation, then Gauge Drain valve closed (shown left) & Gauge Drain valve Pull out the ‘Main Tank Drain Valve Lever’ to safely & ‘Spray’...
  • Page 105 Operation – Ready to Spray Unhook & open the Sump Drain Valve - lowering it to Rotate the ‘Pump Suction Valve’ to ‘Product Tank’. Press the ‘Boom Recirc’ push button to start boom Gauge Drain valve closed (shown left) & Gauge Drain valve completely empty the main tank sump.

  • Page 106: Total Rinse & Decontamination

    Ready to Spray – Operation On completion of spraying, follow rinsing instructions to Pull out the ‘Main Tank Drain Valve Lever’ to safely & Unhook & open the Sump Drain Valve - lowering it to Use the Chemical Induction Hopper to add & mix the ensure all plumbing is fl...

  • Page 107: Flush The Spray System With Clean Water

    Operation – Ready to Spray Press the ‘Boom Recirc’, ‘Spray’ & ‘Spray Jet’ push Pull out the ‘Main Tank Drain Valve Lever’ to safely & Unhook & open the Sump Drain Valve - lowering it to buttons to clean the boom lines & nozzles. completely drain the Product Tank, then close the valve.

  • Page 108: Pressure Filter Removal & Cleaning

    Ready to Spray – Operation Before cleaning fi lters, rotate the ‘Pump Suction’ valve to Remove the holding pin & disconnect the Red On/Off valve Unscrew the bowl nut, then carefully remove the fi lter Before cleaning fi lters, rotate the ‘Pump Suction’ valve to Off position to isolate the Product Tank.

  • Page 109: End Of Day

    Operation – Ready to Spray Open the drain valve of the Suction Filter. Carefully remove the fi lter screen, then clean the fi lter bowl, Ensure the Prairie Special is properly cleaned and stored at the end of day & end of season. body, screen &...

  • Page 110: Sprayer Transportation

    Ready to Spray – Operation 5 If necessary, remove Prairie Special Sprayer Transportation 4 Before travelling, ensure the boom is switches & Controllers from the tractor securely supported and isolation ball Ensure all safety precautions are observed cabin and store them in a safe & secure valves on the hydraulic lift cylinders are when transporting - including: location.

  • Page 111: Boom Settings - Service

    Boom Settings – Service 7 - Boom Settings – Service Boom Settings & Adjustments 1 Smiling Forward Setting (24-36m) 2 Tilt Angle Setting (24-36m) 3 Yaw Alignment 4 Yaw Hydraulic Pressure 5 Tilt Arm Guide Adjustment 6 Three-Way Tip Breakaway 7 Boom Fold Alignment 8 Boom Cable Settings a) Working Position Cable Tension...

  • Page 112: Boom Settings & Adjustments

    Measure 50mm to the front edge of the lower boom inner chord See instructions & illustration below Goldacres Paralift Rear connection to the boom. On level ground, engage tractor park brake, chock wheels & ‘Smiling Forward’ view on a 36m boom.
  • Page 113 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). To Adjust the Second Section of the 4 To adjust the boom forward, loosen the 2 The cable adjusters and boom stopper...

  • Page 114: Tilt Angle Setting (24-36M)

    Service – Boom Settings 1st Wing Section 2nd Wing Section Breakaway End Pivot Pivot Pivot Boom Support 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 Tilt Angle adjustment points (Pivot A & B). Use a solid boom support under 2nd wing section for tilt adjustment. To Adjust the First Section of the RH 2 Tilt Angle Setting (24-36m) 3 If adjustment is required, use the hydraulic...
  • Page 115 Boom Settings – Service 1st Wing Section 2nd Wing Section Breakaway End Pivot Pivot Pivot Boom Support 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 Tilt Angle adjustment points (Pivot A & B). Use a solid boom support under 2nd wing section for tilt adjustment. To Adjust the Second Section of the To Adjust Second Section of the LH Wing: 4 With the boom section safely supported,...

  • Page 116: Yaw Alignment

    Service – Boom Settings Two Yaw hydraulic cylinders (located on the boom Remove the hydraulic manifold cover to access the Loosen the locknut, then wind out (counterclockwise) the Adjustment valves of the hydraulic manifold: centre section) & an accumulator form the independent ‘Yaw Bleed Valve’...
  • Page 117 Boom Settings – Service Pressure gauges fi tted to the Yaw hydraulic cylinders. Loosen the locknuts, then wind out (counterclockwise) both Press the ‘Boom Fold OUT’ button to build pressure. Set the Yaw Pressure with the Pressure Reducing Valve, ‘Yaw A’ & ‘Yaw B’ valves until fully open. then re-tighten the locknut.

  • Page 118: Tilt Arm Guide Adjustment

    Service – Boom Settings Keep gap between wear pad & tilt arm 0 - 0.5mm Adjust clamp bolt as required Check rubber bumpers for wear. Replace if worn. Three Way Tip Breakaway mechanism of the Tritech boom. Close the ball valve on each lift cylinder (2) for safety. Paralift Rubber Bumpers To Set-Up the Three-Way Tip 6 Three-Way Tip Breakaway...
  • Page 119 Boom Settings – Service 53mm Small hole in sprocket Sprocket hole used to aligns with Pivot Plate Align Lower Pivot Plates lock the Sprocket when hole - when adjusted Parallel & Level performing maintenance correctly Check the lower pivot plates are properly aligned. Check the lower pivot plates are properly aligned.

  • Page 120: Boom Fold Alignment

    Service – Boom Settings Regularly lubricate the Three Way Tip Breakaway ‘Diagram A’ - Add or subtract shims to the lower pivot point Add or subtract shims to both the upper & lower cab;e Eyebolt Cable Adjusters to tension the boom cables. mechanisms.

  • Page 121: A) Working Position Cable Tension

    Boom Settings – Service LHS Cable Adjustment Plate. Undo the locknuts of the Cable Eyebolt Adjuster, then rotate Use an assistant to pull back the outer boom arm to release Loosen 4 corner bolts of the Cable Adjuster Plate. the adjuster to tension the cable & retighten the locknuts. tension on the cable.

  • Page 122: Stainles Steel Protection Plates

    Service – Boom Settings The outer boom rest protection plate must be correctly Fold the boom to re-check boom alignment in the folded Check there is a 3 mm gap in the spring coils and adjust if Check tension on the left hand folded outer boom section positioned on each side.

  • Page 123: Boom Centre Levelling

    Boom Settings – Service Loosen the bolt & nut clamping the top centre level support Undo the adjuster locknuts and adjust the support to raise From behind the sprayer, watch if one side of the boom tilts Hydraulic Bi-Fold Option. (on the centre section side the boom is low).
  • Page 124 Service – Boom Settings GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

  • Page 125: Lubrication & Maintenance - Service

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service 8 - Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Pre-Operation Checklist Wheel Bearings Maintenance Filter Maintenance First 8 Hours Of Operation Suction Filters 1 Torque Settings Pressure Filters 2 Lubrication Fluids RapidFlow 3 Tank Retaining Straps RapidFire - Air Solenoid Nozzles 4 Pump Mounting Bolts RapidFire - Nozzle &...

  • Page 126: Pre-Operation Checklist

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Regularly do the routine checks on the Prairie Special while Check all light functions on the Prairie Special. Check air, hydraulic & spray operating pressures. Air tank drain valve. stationary. Pre-Operation Checklist • Check & tighten hose clamps on main Running Checks Maintenance hose from pump to manifold...

  • Page 127: First 8 Hours Of Operation

    Wheel nuts should be checked to ensure 320 ft/lb is maintained. Check the Prairie Special lights. Goldacres recommends a multi-purpose grease should Before doing maintenance on the Prairie Special, read be used for all grease lubrication. Make sure all open-end this manual &...

  • Page 128: Maintenance Schedule - First 50 Hours

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Maintenance Schedule - First 50 Hours Chassis 50 Hours Pumps 50 Hours Booms 50 Hours Pneumatic 50 Hours System Tow Eye Bolts Pump 1 - Zeta 260 Boom Alignment Pneumatic Reservoir Check Check Drain Pull Mounting bolts Pump 1 - Oil Check Boom Level...

  • Page 129: Ongoing Maintenance Schedule

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Ongoing Maintenance Schedule Ongoing Maintenance Schedule cont. Chassis 10 Hr 50 Hr 250 Hr 500 Hr 750 Hr 1000 Hr Pumps 10 Hr 50 Hr 250 Hr 500 Hr 750 Hr 1000 Hr Daily Weekly 3 Month 6 Month 9 Month...

  • Page 130: Chassis, Pumps, Pneumatic System, Wheels & Axles

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Ongoing Maintenance Schedule cont. Ongoing Maintenance Schedule cont. Pumps 10 Hr 50 Hr 250 Hr 500 Hr 750 Hr 2000 Hr Wheels & 10 Hr 50 Hr 250 Hr 500 Hr 750 Hr 1000 Hr Daily Weekly 3 Month...

  • Page 131: Hydraulics, Booms

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Ongoing Maintenance Schedule cont. Service Parts Booms 10 Hr 50 Hr 250 Hr 500 Hr 750 Hr 1000 Hr Filters Daily Weekly 3 Month 6 Month 9 Month 1 Year Part Number Description Quantity Required Boom Alignment Inspect Inspect...

  • Page 132: Service Instructions

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Pressure relief valve located on the diaphragm pump. Centrifugal pump option. Diaphragm pump. To Check or Alter Pressure Setting: Service Instructions Spray Pump - Centrifugal Spray Pump - Diaphragm 1 Stop the pump, remove the pin & turn Maintenance &...

  • Page 133: Chassis, Wheels & Brakes

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Grease the wheel hubs. Follow this tightening sequence to ensure even wheel nut Grease the manual hitch jack. Check braked axles. torque distribution (320 ft/lb). 25 HOURS 3 MONTHS Chassis, Wheels & Brakes Check Brake System & Service •...

  • Page 134: Fixed Lever Brake Adjustment

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 250 HOURS Fixed Lever Brake Adjustment Adjustable Lever Brake Wheel Bearings • Check brake clearance & wear. Check Adjustment SEASONALLY • Take up actuator slack when its & test the brakes before intensive use • Take up actuator slack when its •...
  • Page 135 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Recommended wheel nut torque tension is 320 ft/lb. Chock opposite wheel of the sprayer before raising the other wheel off the ground. 7 Remove bolts from bearing dust cap & 19 Perform a Pre-load Test on the hub to Changing Wheels 4 Chock the tractor wheels.
  • Page 136 6 Use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel All tyres used on Goldacres sprayers have Be careful the wheel does not fall on nuts alternately (sequence shown above) If a tyre is replaced with a different brand or been designed to carry the maximum loaded anyone or cause bodily harm.

  • Page 137: Filter Maintenance

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Fresh water tank (left) &Pressure Filter (right). Open the drain valve to drain the Suction Filter. Carefully remove the Suction Filter screen for washing & Carefully remove the Pressure Filter screen for washing & cleaning. cleaning.

  • Page 138: Rapidflow

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Boom poly Check Valve Nozzle Electric operated air Breather Master air inlet solenoid (6mm) with Slave air outlet (4mm) release ring with release ring Illustration of the RapidFlow and RapidFire nozzle technologies. RapidFire control centre. Master air solenoid valve.

  • Page 139: Pneumatic System

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service Air compressor located on the left hand side of the sprayer. Manual drain valve (at the base of the Air Tank) in closed Air gauge showing RapidFire pressure on the left hand side Left hand airbag infl ated is 250mm (10”). Measure from the position.

  • Page 140: Shock Absorbers

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance Open the Airbag Dump Valve to lower a sprayer for Adjustment to ride height is made by adjusting the linkage One of the shock absorbers shown under the sprayer. Rear Manifold on top & in the front of the boom centre trailertransport &...

  • Page 141: Corrosion Prevention

    12 Axle airbag frame mounting. Refer to ‘Grease Points’ shown on the The location & greasing schedules of the Goldacres apply G15 anti corrosion spray 13 Breakaway hinges & boom end protectors. following pages. Prairie Special Series 2 grease nipples are...

  • Page 142: Chassis & Suspension Grease Points

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 1 Chassis & Suspension Grease Points 50hrs 50hrs 50hrs NON BRAKED AXLE IF OPTIONED BRAKED AXLE IF OPTIONED PTO DRIVE IF OPTIONED HYDRAULIC JACK IF OPTIONED 50hrs 8hrs 8hrs Lubrication Legend: MANUAL JACK IF OPTIONED M = Manual Greasing HITCH 50hrs...

  • Page 143: Boom Paralift & Hopper Grease Points

    Lubrication & Maintenance – Service 2 Boom Paralift & Hopper Grease Points 8hrs PARALIFT ARMS PARALIFT ARMS 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs 50hrs Lubrication Legend: M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or A = Automatic (option if fi tted) LIFT CYLINDERS HOPPER GA8701871 REV 00...

  • Page 144: Boom Centre Grease Points

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 3 Boom Centre Grease Points 1 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs ROLLER SHOCKER FOLD AND TILT AND DELTA LINKS CYLINDERS 8hrs Lubrication Legend: M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or A = Automatic (option if fi tted) BOOM PIVOT HINGE - BOTH SIDES FRONT VIEW - RH HINGE...
  • Page 145 Lubrication & Maintenance – Service 4 Boom Centre Grease Points 2 8hrs 8hrs 8hrs DETAIL D DETAIL B DELTA LINK UPPER YAW CYLINDERS LH & RH DETAIL C DELTA LINK LOWER Lubrication Legend: M = Manual Greasing R = Remote Grease Bank or A = Automatic (option if fi...

  • Page 146: 24M - 36M Boom Wing Grease Points

    Service – Lubrication & Maintenance 5 24m - 36m Boom Wing Grease Points Lubrication Legend: DETAIL C 8hrs BOOM FOLD ADJUSTER M = Manual Greasing AND CYLINDER R = Remote Grease Bank or A = Automatic (option if fi tted) 8hrs DETAIL B BI-FOLD LINKAGE...

  • Page 147: Trouble Shooting - Fast Tracking Solutions

    Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems 9 - Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems 147 Trouble Shooting Preface Spray Pump - Diaphragm Spray Pump - Centrifugal Booms Spray Nozzles Wing Adjustment Hydraulics & Pneumatics Plumbing Induction Hopper Tanks, Chassis & Wheels Flow Meter Chemical Probe Universal Terminal (Raven CR7)

  • Page 148: Trouble Shooting Preface

    To ensure that you receive the best possible service, it is recommended that you exhaust all Blocked fi lters of Check and clean all pressure and nozzle fi lters applicable troubleshooting solutions shown in this chapter prior to calling your dealer, or Goldacres nozzles The pressure on...

  • Page 149: Spray Pump - Centrifugal

    Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Spray Pump - Centrifugal Spray Pump - Centrifugal PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Air leak on suction Check suction pump for air leaks. Incorrect pump speed Check pump speed is 4000 - 4200 RPM side of pump Pressure fl...

  • Page 150: Booms

    Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Booms Spray Nozzles PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Check for blockages by removing the Inner and outer wing nozzle, rinsing thoroughly with water and are not in line with Stopper bolt holding Adjust the boom stopper bolt cleaning with compressed air.

  • Page 151: Hydraulics & Pneumatics

    Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems Hydraulics & Pneumatics Induction Hopper PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Insuffi cient fl ow to venturi Check minimum pressure supplied to the Yaw valves open Close yaw valves on rear boom manifold in the hopper bottom hopper is 550 kPa (80 PSI).

  • Page 152: Flow Meter

    Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Flow Meter Flow Meter cont. PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION Incorrect console Re-calibrate console Replace control valve calibration Faulty cable Control valve has Inconsistent ground Check cabling Temporary solution - Remove the motor failed speed reading Faulty valve...
  • Page 153 Trouble Shooting – Fast Tracking Problems +5V DC Keyway 10 O’Clock Power 2 O’Clock Ground +5V DC 6 O’Clock Signal Voltage Readings: 2 o’clock - 6 O’clock (+5V DC) 10 o’clock - 2 O’clock (+5V DC). Cable connector test points. Flow Control Valve Override Testing Raven Flow Meter Cable 4 If total volume does not count up, the...

  • Page 154: Chemical Probe

    Fast Tracking Problems – Trouble Shooting Chemical Probe Universal Terminal (Raven CR7) PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES COMMON SOLUTION PROBLEM ACTION 1 Rate reads “0.” • Verify SPEED is registering accurately. If SPEED is zero, refer to the VT display troubleshooting procedure in the Raven ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual. Air leak in the vacuum Check all hose clamps and •...

  • Page 155: Integrated Systems - Appendix

    Integrated Systems – Appendix 10 - Integrated Systems – Appendix Raven PC1 ISO BUS System Raven PC1 ISO BUS & Options Cabin ISO BUS Component Options Cabin Electrical Harness Options Chassis Electrical Harnesses 1 Chassis Electrical Harnesses 2 Raven PC1 ISO BUS & Options Fuses Liquid Application System Fast Filling &...

  • Page 156: Raven Pc1 Iso Bus System

    Appendix – Integrated Systems OPTIONAL FOOT SWITCH SUIT RCM GA3000032 0630173080 GA3000033 1150171865 Electrical harness, Foot switch Electrical harness, Foot switch assembly, ISO bus, Raven extension, ISO bus, Raven The Raven PC1 ISO BUS Control Centre, located on the In-cab Sprayer Control Console (left) & optional Raven CR7 Optional Foot Switch schematic.

  • Page 157: Raven Pc1 Iso Bus & Options

    Integrated Systems – Appendix Raven PC1 ISO BUS & Options Raven ISO BUS, 4400 Base #60017 SUPER MAGNET (SUITS MI PUMPS) 4220000090 GA5076953 GA5016169 Pressure Transducer, 0-250PSI, Sealed, Raven Boom valve options Connect to boom valve Pressure 1 PUMP SPEED SENSOR suit 4400 #10019 1170159929 GA5076307 Pressure 2...

  • Page 158: Cabin Iso Bus Component Options

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Cabin ISO BUS Component Options IN CABIN ISO BUS COMPONENTS - OPTIONAL TWIN ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNAS SLINGSHOT GA3000646 OPTIONAL FOOT SWITCH SUIT RCM VIPER 4 CABLE 115-0172-090 INCLUDED IN 117-0171-825 KIT ROOF ANTENNAS 063-0173-179 GA3000660 121-0000-036 BOTH INCLUDED IN 117-0171-825 KIT SLINGSHOT KIT 117-0171-825...

  • Page 159: Cabin Electrical Harness Options

    Integrated Systems – Appendix Cabin Electrical Harness Options Controls - Cabin BATTERY POWER (1) GA3000508, HARNESS H.C. POWER (3) BATTERY POWER (1) Switched LABEL: H: 3 H.C. POWER H.C. GROUND (15) LABEL: H: 86 IGNITION LABEL: H: 27 IGNITION IGN TRIGGER (11) WITH OPTION #30000 GA4903721, SWITCH BOX SUIT BASIC 3PL GR SPECIAL LABEL:...

  • Page 160: Chassis Electrical Harnesses 1

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Chassis Electrical Harnesses 1 S5.1 Hydraulic Controls - Chassis H:65 S5.2 L TILT DOWN H: 66 WITH OPTION #30000 H: 63 R TILT DOWN H: 63A LIFT LOWER 37-GRA/YEL Common contact LABEL: S5.3 H: 107 NC contacts H: 60 TO H:243 191-YEL...
  • Page 161 Integrated Systems – Appendix Chassis Electrical Harnesses 2 TO H:243 LABEL: 37-GRA/YEL H: 243 GA5048975 BEACON Common contact AIR COMPRESSOR NC contacts 191-YEL GA5020411 BEACON LABEL: MOUNT H: 244 GA5012129 Limit switch, Flexible arm, Micro, IP65, BEACON LABEL: 10 Amp H: 242 LOW LIMIT SW no spiral guard...

  • Page 162: Raven Pc1 Iso Bus & Options

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Raven PC1 ISO BUS & Options Raven ISO BUS, 4400 Base #60017 SUPER MAGNET (SUITS MI PUMPS) 4220000090 GA5076953 GA5016169 Pressure Transducer, 0-250PSI, Sealed, Raven Boom valve options Connect to boom valve Pressure 1 PUMP SPEED SENSOR suit 4400 #10019 1170159929 GA5076307 Pressure 2...

  • Page 163: Fuses

    Integrated Systems – Appendix The RCM ISO BUS Control Centre fuse located on the Pump & switch fuse pod located under the Fast Fill Station The main power fuse of the Prairie Special electrical system Filling & Cleaning - Fast Fill Station. harness.

  • Page 164: Spraying System

    85% of the pump capacity rates of up to 1150 l/min. Pump & distribution the induction hopper to be measured before Goldacres Rapid fl ow, boom recirculation, 3 available to the spray line. This increased valves are located at the Fast Fill Station.

  • Page 165: Tier System - 3Ts (Optional)

    Integrated Systems – Appendix The Prairie Special Fast Fill station. Optional Raven CR7 Controller screen shown. Centreline plumbed boom with optional 3TS single nozzles at 250mm spacing. Centralised Filters & Valves Raven PC1 ISO BUS 3 Tier System - 3TS 3TS Option (Optional) Each nozzle type on 2 tiers has an operating...

  • Page 166: Xrt Auto Boom Height Control (Optional)

    ISO BUS terminal. found in the product documentation from the priming, fl ushing & troubleshooting. Goldacres and Raven websites. The XRT height sensors are radar based. They enable a larger height measurement range www.goldacres.com.au over ultrasonic types and can detect both www.ravenprecision.com...

  • Page 167: Hydraulic Block

    Integrated Systems – Appendix Hydraulic Block TEST POINT UNLOADER VALVE, BOOM LOWER, OVERRIDE OUT OVERRIDE OUT CHECK VALVE BOOM LIFT S5.1 H:65 S5.2 L TILT DOWN H: 66 CHECK VALVE BOOM TILT (LH) H: 63 R TILT DOWN H: 63A LIFT LOWER CHECK VALVE...

  • Page 168: Hydraulic Block Funtions

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Hydraulic Block Funtions FUNCTION TABLE SMK20-G1/4” TEST POINT SV08 - UNLOADER VALVE SV08 - CARTRIDGE SOLENOID VALVE,BOOM LOWER SV08 - HYDRAULIC CARTRIDGE SOLENOID VALVE, BOOM LIFT CV08 - HYDRAULIC CHECK VALVE SV08 - HYDRAULIC CARTRIDGE SOLENOID VALVE, BOOM TILT LH SV08 - HYDRAULIC CARTRIDGE SOLENOID VALVE, BOOM TILT RH...

  • Page 169: Hydraulic Cylinder Circuits

    Integrated Systems – Appendix Hydraulic Cylinder Circuits Non EOH/DCV FOLD CYLINDERS FOLD RIGHT FOLD LEFT (Tractor Remotes Only) 3.25" BORE x 18" STROKE 3.0" BORE x 18" STROKE GA5018542 GA5018540 LIFT CYLINDERS 2350PSI 2350PSI 2.5" Rod x 21" Stroke (3" Bore) GA3500682 Ø1/4"...

  • Page 170: Pneumatic System

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Pneumatic System GA5049460 Filter element GA5065520 Spray Stop, RapidFire, Suit Teejet nozzle body, Altek GA5065845 Nozzle body, Twin, dual, Air shut off, 3/4”, Altek EXHAUST LHS VIEW LOCATED ON OPTION - Rapid Fire CHASSIS REAR OPTION - Air Bag GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...
  • Page 171 Integrated Systems – Appendix Pneumatic System cont. FEATURE DESCRIPTION GA NUMBER ITEM PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY GA6101560 AIR BAG AIR COMPRESSOR GA5018809 RIDE HEIGHT VALVE (INCLUDING INLET CHECK VALVE) GA4951385 5000/6500L - GA5005311 SUSPENSION AIR BAGS 8500/10000L - GA5005115 AIR BAG DUMP VALVE GA5018321 AIR COUPLER - LH POD GA5076620 RAPID FIRE AIR COMPRESSOR...

  • Page 172: Pump Options & Circuits

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Pump Options & Circuits OPTION CODE 70011 ZETA SPRAY PUMP OPTION CODE 70012 ARAG SPRAY PUMP OPTION CODES 30000 EOHS VALVES & 55100 PENTAIR FILL PUMP 3" SPRAY PUMP SPRAY PUMP FILL PUMP Ø3/8" Ø3/4" Ø1/2" Ø1/2"...

  • Page 173: Raven Xrt Boom Levelling Option

    BOOM, 30', 115-0235-028 (36-42M) LABEL: L/H SHOULDER TILT LABEL: GA3000373 L/H SHOULDER FOLD ELECTRICAL HARNESS, RAVEN XRT MAIN, LABEL: LABEL: LEFT BOOM GOLDACRES SPEC, 115-0235-141 RIGHT BOOM OPTIONAL RADAR SENSOR OPTIONAL RADAR SENSOR LABEL: OPTIONAL RADAR TERMINATOR R/H SHOULDER TILT...

  • Page 174: Raven Xrt Ultraglide Option

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Raven XRT UltraGlide Option FOLD CYLINDERS OPTION CODES 30000 EOHS VALVES 30030 BOOM WING TILT & 30074 RAVEN XRT HEIGHT CONTROL BIFOLD CYLINDERS FOLD LEFT FOLD RIGHT 3.0" BORE x 18" STROKE 3.25" BORE x 18" STROKE FOLD RIGHT FOLD LEFT GA5018542...
  • Page 175 Integrated Systems – Appendix Raven XRT UltraGlide Option cont. Raven Ultraglide XRT Ø3/8" Ø1/4" Ø3/8" Ø1/4" Ø3/8" Ø3/8" Ø1/4" Ø1/4" CYL LF CYL RF RETURN -6 SAE -6 SAE RETURN OPTION CODES: 30000 EOHS VALVES & 30030 BOOM WING TILT & 30074 RAVEN XRT HEIGHT CONTROL GA3000385 Valve, Hydraulic, Raven XRT Ultraglide, Load sense, 334-0235-002...

  • Page 176: Non-Raven Xrt Ultraglide Option

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Non-Raven XRT UltraGlide Option Non-Raven Ultraglide XRT FOLD CYLINDERS BIFOLD CYLINDERS FOLD LEFT FOLD RIGHT S5.1 - L TILT S5.2 - R TILT S5.3 - BOOM S6.4 - BI FOLD S6.5 - C. LIFT DOWN (S1) DOWN (S1) FOLD OUT (S1) OUT (S1)

  • Page 177: Air Compressor Connections

    SPLIT TUBE THIS SECTION AS SHOWN H3 POWER NOTE: ORIENTATION OF TERMINAL GA3000266 BODY IRRELEVANT LIGHT, LED, RED, FENCE, DEUTSCH CONNECTOR LABEL: GOLDACRES NOTE: H209 LOW PUMP SW NORMALLY CLOSED PRESSURE 3300 SWITCH INSTALLED LABEL: H208 LOW PUMP SW GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

  • Page 178: Plumbing Schematic - Diaphragm Pump Option

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Plumbing Schematic - Diaphragm Pump Option PRODUCT TANK REAR VIEW 4000L, 5000L & 6500L 8500L &10,000L OPTION 10095/10096 OPTION 10019 GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...
  • Page 179 Integrated Systems – Appendix ITEM GA NUMBER FEATURE DESCRIPTION SIZE HOSE DESCRIPTION LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH HOSE 4000L 5000L 6500L 8500L 10,000L GA4907845 TANK OVERFLOW, ASSEMBLY, 3” 3” P MAIN TANK FILL 2600 2600 2600 3000 3000 GA6101320-30-40-50-60 TANK, MAIN ASSEMBLY, CONFIG, 4000L-5000L-6500L-8500L-10,000L 3”...

  • Page 180: Plumbing Schematic - Centrifugal Pump Option

    Appendix – Integrated Systems Plumbing Schematic - Centrifugal Pump Option PRODUCT TANK REAR VIEW 4000L, 5000L & 6500L 8500L &10,000L OPTION 10095/10096 OPTION 10019 GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...
  • Page 181 Integrated Systems – Appendix ITEM GA NUMBER FEATURE DESCRIPTION LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH LENGTH SIZE HOSE DESCRIPTION HOSE 4000L 5000L 6500L 48500L 10000L GA4907845 TANK OVERFLOW, ASSEMBLY, 3” 3” P MAIN TANK FILL 2600 2600 2600 3000 3000 3” P MAIN TANK OVERFLOW HOSE 3000 3000...
  • Page 182 Appendix – Integrated Systems GA8701871 REV 00 JANUARY 2023...

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