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OPERATORS MANUAL
TRAILPAK 300
UA300B, UA300B/20.1S, UA300B/20S/4BX, UA300B/20S/6BX,
UA300B/20S/XTKIT, UA300B/20/HR20G, UA300B/30/HR30G,
UA300B/20/100RC, UA300B/303/MVB5
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GP-OMUA300B-A | UPDATE 1
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- Page 1 OPERATORS MANUAL TRAILPAK 300 UA300B, UA300B/20.1S, UA300B/20S/4BX, UA300B/20S/6BX, UA300B/20S/XTKIT, UA300B/20/HR20G, UA300B/30/HR30G, UA300B/20/100RC, UA300B/303/MVB5 STOP WWW.CROPLANDS.COM.AU BEFORE COMMENCING operation, ENSURE you read & understand this manual, its contents, and any additional information supplied. GP-OMUA300B-A | UPDATE 1 C R O P L A N D S I S C O N T R I B U T I N G T O A S U S T A I N A B L E F U T U R E...
- Page 2 Nufarm Ltd, the largest supplier of crop protection products in Australasia. This brings true blue Australasian manufacturer. a unique understanding and collaborative For over 50 years Croplands have been approach to new market developments, delivering spraying solutions and ongoing challenges and opportunities.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SECTION 1 Model UA300B/303/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION MVB5 trailing sprayer fitted with the honda GX200 engine, AR303 Foreword pump and Vertiboom About this manual Vertiboom nozzle calibration Intended use Terminology SECTION 5 Before operating your sprayer SPRAYING INFORMATION Warranty policy &... -
Page 4: Important Information
UA300B trailed sprayer. Croplands has taken steps to ensure this operator’s manual is as current and as accurate as possible. Due to the ever-changing markets of cropping and farming, Croplands is constantly striving to be at the forefront of innovation and technology. While the information in this manual is considered accurate at the time of writing, Croplands reserves the right to change this information without notice. -
Page 5: Terminology
Pre-delivery Booklet supplied with your trailed 300 litre sprayer. Always make contact with BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SPRAYER your Croplands Dealer first and foremost for 1. Before attempting to use your sprayer, make warranty matters. sure you read the Operator’s Manual and properly understand: •... -
Page 6: Safety
MANUAL Safety Manual – as pictured here. This manual is available WWW.CROPLANDS.COM.AU STOP on the Croplands Web site, or for printed versions BEFORE COMMENCING operation, ENSURE you read contact Croplands customer & understand this manual, its contents, and any additional information supplied. - Page 7 SECTION 2 SAFETY 10° Maximum recommended slope for safe operation is 10 degrees.
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Page 8: Product Identification
For further information on parts for your pump, refer to the parts section on the Croplands website. Use the pump model as the reference. Hose reels Whenever possible, use the serial number of... -
Page 9: Model Specific Specifications
SECTION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Filtration On the models with an AR petrol powered 25 or 32 L/min pump, the pressure regulating Refer to the table below for filtration point valves is either mounted on the pump, or information. Other combinations are available remotely operated with hoses provided to go to to order. - Page 10 SECTION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 12-volt powered models UA300B/20S/XTKIT This option is ideal for spraying in areas where a boom may not be practical. • Uses base model UA300B/20. 1 S (as described on page 9) with the addition of: • XT Boom kit comprising of a left and right •...
- Page 11 SECTION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Honda Petrol powered models UA300B/20/HR20G This model is an ideal nursery or glasshouse sprayer where fitting a boom may also be useful around the property. • 300 litre polyethylene tank with full sump for complete draining •...
- Page 12 SECTION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Honda Petrol powered models UA300B/303/MVB5 This model is most commonly used in small vineyards but would be suitable for any trellis-type crop • 300 litre polyethylene tank with full sump for complete draining • 6 litre hand-wash tank for operator safety •...
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Page 13: Standard Fit Equipment
SECTION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Vertiboom A Separate boom manual will be supplied. General product information as described in the model descriptions (previous pages). UA300B/20S/4BX The most popular 12-volt mode MSCL-2 Covered boom A Separate boom manual will be supplied. The covered boom can be fitted in lieu of the MBX03 or MBX04 booms for protected weed- spraying in horticultural crops such as grapes. - Page 14 (previous pages). For more information on hose reels and the model fitted to your sprayer, please see the Croplands website under ‘hose reels’. Heavy duty hose reel with Turbo400 gun RSRL2-100RC Retraspray reel Standard hose reel for 12-volt models A separate Retraspray manual will be supplied.
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Page 15: Setup And Operation
SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION PRE-OPERATION It is important to set up your sprayer & try it out with water prior to going spraying. INITIAL SET UP: 12-VOLT MODELS 1. Set preferred drawbar length & drawbar coupling adjustment. In most cases, if towing with 4-wheeler ATV vehicle, the short drawbar position will be Figure 2: Undo locking bolt adequate. - Page 16 – these are not supplied, but Figure 4a: Locking lever adjustment. ask your Croplands dealer to assist with this battery connection unless you are capable of doing so yourself. The standard loom is supplied with alligator-...
- Page 17 SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION 3. Check wheel nuts are secure and tight are secure and tight (figure 8). 4. Have a quick check of all other bolts and nuts on the sprayer and tighten if necessary (figure 9). These will have been factory set, but it is worth taking the time to have a quick check.
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Page 18: Initial Set Up: Honda-Powered Ar Pump Models
SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION INITIAL SET UP: HONDA-POWERED vines or trellis crops, mount the remote PRV AR PUMP MODELS safely on the towing vehicle. (see P19, figures 14a and 14b). 1. Follow the same initial set up steps as for the Once these steps are complete, move to the 12- volt model in the above table for steps 1 operational section. - Page 19 SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION Figure 12a: Install the dipstick in the AR303 or 14b: Ensure the taps for left right control AR30 pump gearbox by removing the red plug. are accessible. NOTE This manual-tap control MUST NOT be used inside a cab tractor. WARNING Never run the Honda motor in an enclosed area.
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Page 20: Initial Familiarisation Prior To Spraying The First Time: 12-Volt Models
SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION A. STEPS FOR INITIAL FAMILIARISATION PRIOR TO SPRAYING THE FIRST TIME: 12-VOLT MODELS 1. Once the 12-volt power supply to your vehicle is secure and working, fill the sprayer with some clean water (50 litres would be sufficient for initial familiarization). -
Page 21: Initial Familiarisation Prior To Spraying The First Time: Honda-Powered Ar Pump Models
SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION B. STEPS FOR INITIAL FAMILIARISATION PRIOR TO SPRAYING THE FIRST TIME: HONDA-POWERED AR PUMP MODELS 1. During initial set up you will have checked the oil & fuel levels and controls on the Honda GX200 engine. Fill the sprayer with some clean water (50 litres would be sufficient for initial familiarization). - Page 22 SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION 3. If your UA300B trailing 300 sprayer is fitted with a boom, reduce the pressure on the PRV to 2-3 bar. (figure 21). Turn off the tap to the spray reel and turn on the tap to the boom (figure 22). Re-check the boom pressure and adjust to 2 to 3 bar.
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Page 23: Mvb5 Trailing Sprayer Fitted With The Honda Gx200 Engine, Ar303 Pump And Vertiboom
SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION C. FOR THE MODEL UA300B/303/ MVB5 TRAILING SPRAYER FITTED WITH THE HONDA GX200 ENGINE, AR303 PUMP AND VERTIBOOM, THE FOLLOW- ING STEPS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED: The control unit will be a remote PRV with hoses running forward to allow it to be used on an open tractor or ATV/RTV vehicle. -
Page 24: Vertiboom Nozzle Calibration
SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION VERTIBOOM NOZZLE CALIBRATION CHART Pressure Hole Diameter Performance (nozzle size) Litres per min Cone angle 30° 35° Max. Throw 2.1m 2.4m Litres per min Figure 25a: Turn the left & right taps on Cone angle 35°... -
Page 25: Spraying Information & Calibration
SprayWise program, or purchase a copy ® of the SprayWise Application Guide from Field patterns Croplands. Also, the use of the WINDMATE ™ Wind meter would be of excellent value to anyone doing regular spraying. Spray Quality Field patterns... - Page 26 Spray pattern and uniformity Nozzles overlap should be 50% at the point of Your nozzle spray pattern, overlap and contact with the spraying surface. Croplands uniformity need to be monitored and can be booms operate with a nozzle spacing of tested in the following manner.
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Page 27: Boom Sprayer Calibration
Do not operate a sprayer without calibration model supplied. or before calibration has been completed. Failure to calibrate a sprayer before Each Croplands boom is fitted standard with operating may result in ineffective or crop damaging spray application. non-drip nozzle bodies so that when the liquid flow is switched off, the bodies will not drip. - Page 28 50cm. This is also an industry 5. Fit the selected nozzles to the boom standard for the use of 1 10 degree nozzle as per the nozzle manufacturers tips as fitted standard to Croplands booms. specifications. 6. Check the nozzle accuracy as NOTE outlined above in spraying information.
- Page 29 To find more information on how to calibrate a boom for varying application rates purchase a copy of our Spraywise Broadacre Application Guide. Refer to the Croplands website at www.croplands.com.au or contact the Croplands Customer Service or Technical Support on 1300 650 724.
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Page 30: Daily Start Up
SECTION 6 DAILY START UP DAILY START UP AND USEFUL FORMULA 5. If fitted, adjust the pressure relief valve to obtain the required pressure. Excess Daily start up procedure liquid will bypass back to the tank. Once the pressure is set, it is normal for minor A careful, common sense approach to water fluctuations to show on the pressure gauge quality, mixing of chemicals and care of filters,... -
Page 31: Operating Pointers
SECTION 6 DAILY START UP Operating Pointers 2. Calculating the Total Liquid Volume Required While spraying continually observe that: Use this formula to calculate the amount of 1. Adequate operating pressure is being spray liquid required to spray a given area. maintained. -
Page 32: Maintenance
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE In the first few days of sprayer usage, thoroughly check the machine before starting each day of spraying. Check all nuts and bolts and check plumbing for leaks. Ensure your vehicle battery is fully charged if you are using the 12-volt UA300B model for your spraying job. -
Page 33: Annual Maintenance
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE General sprayer care When spraying season has finished, clean the machine completely. Check all electrical fuses as these can easily blow if corroded in the off season. Pump - Honda-powered AR models Flush and drain the pump completely before storage. -
Page 34: Assembly Drawings, Parts & Schematics
Drawings are for illustration purpose only - refer to sprayer for actual plumbing. Parts listed are indicative of the sprayer type. Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered. For further parts information refer to: www.croplands.com.au GP-OMUA300B-A... - Page 35 SECTION 9 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS, PARTS & SCHEMATICS ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. A250030 NIPPLE 3/4" A300120 FILTER BASKET MEDIUM 254MM DEEP A309953 FILTER 1/2" BLACK PP 50MESH A354030 LID 4" C/W BREATHER & SEAL A454232 BALL VALVE POLY 1/2" 3 WAY A454233 VALVE BALL POLY 3/4"...
- Page 36 CROPLANDS AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd Croplands Equipment Ltd ACN 006 450 184 PO Box 2004, Stortford Bridge, Hastings 4120 PO Box 2441 Dry Creek Location: 50 Cavan Road 1422 Omahu Road, Dry Creek SA 5094 Hastings 4120...
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