Smithco Spray Star 1764 Operator's Manual

203 system

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Operator's
Spray Star 1764
(203 System)
March 2014
Product Support:
Hwy SS & Poplar Ave; Cameron WI 54822
1-800-891-9435
productsupport@smithco.com

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Spray Star 1764 (203 System) March 2014 Product Support: Hwy SS & Poplar Ave; Cameron WI 54822 1-800-891-9435 productsupport@smithco.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ....................1-10 Introduction ....................1 Symbols ....................2-3 General Safe Practices ................4 Safe Spraying Practices ................5 Specifications .....................6 Optional Spray Equipment................6 Set Up ....................7-8 Controls & Instruments ................9-10 Operation ....................11-15 Schematics ..................... 16-17 Hydraulic Schematic .................16 Wiring Schematic..................17 Spraying Procedure ................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    For easy access record your Serial and Model numbers here. lb/kg Full lb/kg Empty Information needed when ordering replacement parts: 1. Model number of machine. 2. Serial number of machine. 3. Name and part number of part. 4. Quantity of parts. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 4: Symbols

    Temperature Gasoline Diesel Glow Plug - On Glow Plug - Off Glow Plug Hour Meter Hour Meter Fuse Hand Throttle Choke - Closed Choke - Open Park Brake Hydraulic Oil Park Brake Release Level PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 5 Up/Down Arrow Down/Lower Up/Raise Manual No Smoking Moving Parts Operation Step Hot Surface Pinch Point Hydraulic Fluid Lift Arm Tractor Penetration Engage Disengage Ground Speed Fast Slow Forward High Warning Danger Reverse Neutral Caution PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 6: General Safe Practices

    These machines are intended for professional maintenance on golf courses, sports turf, and any other area maintained turf and related trails, paths and lots. No guaranty as to the suitability for any task is expressed or implied. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 7: Safe Spraying Practices

    19. TRANSPORT - Machine must be stopped to raise or lower booms. Because of cam system, if booms are raised in transit they can fall forward or backward when coming to a stop or while traveling on uneven terrain. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    18.5 ft HD Super Boom 17-601 15 ft HD Super Boom 14-283 Foam Marker System 14-585 Roll Bars (Factory Installed) 14-285 Foam Marker System (Dealer Installed) 16-906 Electric Rewind Hose Reel, 200-ft/61m 16-129 Manual Rewind Hose Reel, 200-ft/61m PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 9: Set Up

    Gasoline is flammable, caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or an enclosed area, fumes are explosive and dangerous to inhale. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL.Set Up PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 10 10. Inspect steering, throttle and shift linkages for good hookups and clear travel. 11. Check anti-vibration mounts on engine frame. 12. Check controls for smooth, proper working operation. Lubricate as needed. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 11: Controls & Instruments

    By pushing down it will turn on/off the booms. For the 440 System the Master Switch on the computer must be off for the master boom control switch to work. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 12 The master switch controls all boom switches. Boom switch #1 controls left boom, boom switch #2 controls center boom, and boom switch #3 controls right boom. Pressure switch increases or de- creases spraying pressure through the motorized control valve. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 13 For further adjustment unbolt seat from seat panel, move to other set of holes and re-bolt. STEERING Hydraulic steering. Before operating acquaint yourself with the steering. Avoid sharp turns at high speeds, on slopes or unsafe terrain. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 14 While towing the Spray Star 1760 place shift lever in neutral and disengage park brake. HILLSIDE OPERATION Do NOT stop or start suddenly on any slope. Be especially cautious when changing direction. Do NOT operate vehicle on slopes greater than 20°. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 15 9. Hold the Pressure Adjust switch in the decrease position until the pressure stops decreasing and begins to increase. If desired minimum pressure cannot be obtained, install larger bypass hose. 10. Verify the desired maximum pressure of the sprayer system by repeating step 6. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 16 3 booms on a sprayer. PSI Gauge - Indicates the pressure of fluid in the system. Pressure Switch - Used to activate the motorized control valve Fuse Holder - The fuse holder holds one 15 Amp fuse. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 17: Operation

    ON position, push the momentary push button switch until you have reeled in the amount of hose desire. Turn off the safety switch when not in use. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 18: Schematics

    HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 19: Wiring Schematic

    WIRING SCHEMATIC PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 20: Spraying Procedure

    This section is intended to offer practical guidelines for the distribution of liquid chemicals over an area of turf grass such as golf courses, park land, school grounds and lawns. SMITHCO makes no representation as to the suitability of any technique or product for any particular situation. This section is suitable for self-propelled spray vehicles or sprayers mounted onto vehicles.
  • Page 21: Hose & Handgun Spraying

    Pressure also affects droplet size. More pressure at the same nozzle produces smaller droplets, more subject to drift. The general rule on pressure is to use the lowest pressure possible with just enough to form adequate spray nozzle patterns. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 22: Nozzles

    If the wet streaks are directly under the nozzle, the boom is too low. If the wet streaks are between the nozzles, the boom is too high. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 23: Calibration Introduction

    This covers the principles of what must be known to prepare a sprayer for operation. There are other acceptable and proven methods of calibrating a turf sprayer for application. Other techniques may be more suitable depending on operational needs and technical competence of the operator. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 24: The Nozzle Chart Method Of Calibration

    Once nozzle type and size have been determined, those nozzles are installed in the sprayer boom. Nozzles should be expected to be replaced after 15-20 hours of actual sprayer operation. After nozzles are installed, make trial application of water over a known area to check application rate. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 25: The "128" Method Of Boom Sprayer Calibration

    1. Fill the sprayer tank with water. Run the sprayer, inspect it for leaks and make sure all systems function properly. 2. Drive the sprayer through the measured distance discussed above at normal spraying speed, record the PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com travel time required to cover the measured distance in seconds with a stopwatch.
  • Page 26 Then, follow the remaining steps 2-10, substituting milliliters for ounces, liters for gallons, square meters for square feet and hectares for acres. AVERAGE OUTPUT (Milliliters) = APPLICATION RATE (LITERS/HECTARE) PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
  • Page 27 NOTES...
  • Page 28: Nozzle Performance Chart #1

    NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #1 Nozzle Type: XR TeeJet & DG TeeJet Spacing: 20 inch (51cm) Calibration: US Gal/Acre (GPA) & US Gal/1,000 Square Feet (GPT) Nozzle Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed MPH Speed MPH Color Size (Gal/Min) 0.071 0.24...
  • Page 29: Nozzle Performance Chart #2

    NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #2 Nozzle Type: XR TeeJet & DG TeeJet Spacing: 20 inch (51cm) Calibration: Liters Per hectare Nozzle Application Rate l/ha Pressure Capacity Speed km/h Color Size (l/min) 0.28 67.2 56.0 48.0 0.32 76.8 64.0 54.9 Orange XR8001 0.39 93.6 78.0...
  • Page 30: Nozzle Performance Chart #3

    NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #3 Nozzle Type: Turbo FloodJet Spacing: 40 inch (100cm) Calibration: US Gal/Acre (GPA) & US Gal/1,000 Square Feet (GPT) Nozzle Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed MPH Speed MPH Color Size (Gal/Min) 0.28 10.4 TF-VS2 0.35 13.0...
  • Page 31: Nozzle Performance Chart #4

    NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #4 Nozzle Type: Turbo FloodJet Spacing: 40 inch (100cm) Calibration: Liters Per Hectare Nozzle Application Rate l/ha Application Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed km/h Speed MPH Color Size (l/min) 1.11 83.3 66.6 TF-VP2 1.29 96.8 77.4 1.40 84.0 Brown TF-VP2.5...
  • Page 32: Nozzle Performance Chart #5

    NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #5 Nozzle Type: Turbo TurfJet Spacing: 20 inch (51cm) Calibration: US Gal/Acre (GPA) & US Gal/1,000 Square Feet (GPT) Nozzle Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed MPH (KPH) Speed MPH (KPH) 3 (5) 4 (6) 5 (8) 6 (10) 3 (5)
  • Page 33: Nozzle Performance Chart #6

    NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART #6 Nozzle Type: Turbo TurfJet Spacing: 20 inch (51cm) Calibration: Liters Per Hectare Nozzle Application Rate l/ha Pressure Capacity Speed KPH (MPH) 4 (2.5) 6 (4) 8 (5) 10 (6) Color Size (l/min) 0.46 69.0 46.0 34.5 27.6 0.56 84.0...
  • Page 34: Reference

    ABBREVIATIONS AND CONVERSIONS Gallons per minute Centimeters lit/min Liters per minute Decimeters dl/min Deciliter per minute Meter Pounds per square inch Millimeters Kilometers m.p.h. Miles per hour Gallon per acre km/h Kilometers per hour lit/ha Liters per hectare Volume per ACRE ml/ha Milliliter per hectare Volume per HECTARE...
  • Page 35 ▪ Producentens firmanavn og fulde adresse ▪ Bedrijfsnaam en volledig adres van de fabrikant ▪ Tootja ärinimi ja täielik aadress ▪ Smithco Inc. Valmistajan toiminimi ja täydellinen osoite ▪ Nom commercial et adresse complète du fabricant ▪ Firmenname und vollständige Adresse des Herstellers ▪...
  • Page 36 The place and date of the declaration ▪ Място и дата на декларацията ▪ Místo a datum prohlášení ▪ Sted og dato for erklæringen ▪ Plaats en Smithco West Inc. datum van de verklaring ▪ Deklaratsiooni väljastamise koht ja kuupäev ▪ Vakuutuksen paikka ja päivämäärä ▪ Lieu et date de la déclaration ▪...
  • Page 37 30 days from discovery of the condition. If you need help locating an Authorized Smithco Distributor, or if you have questions regarding your warranty rights or responsibilities, you may contact us at:...
  • Page 38 This warranty does not apply to normal “wear and tear” items. Normal “Wear and Tear” includes, but is not lim- ited to, damage to seats due to wear or abrasion, worn painted surfaces, scratched decals or windows, etc. Smithco may require the return of failed parts or components in order to determine the validity of any warranty claim.

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