Summary of Contents for Locke TR-30
- Page 1 Trailer Sprayer TR-30 Operators Manual Locke Turf 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabama, 36467, (334) 493-1300...
- Page 2 If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Locke Turf will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Order from Locke Turf, 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabama 36467.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Locke Turf distributor from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts that are covered by warranty. -
Page 4: Federal Laws And Regulations
IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regula- tions. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such.) U.S. -
Page 5: Dealer Preparation Check List
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST Trailer Sprayer BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE- The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. 1. Assembly completed. 2. All Appropriate locations lubricated. 3. All shields in place and in good condition. 4. -
Page 6: Safety
For your safety and to develop a better understanding of Use only water to calibrate and test the sprayer. your equipment, thoroughly read the Operator’s Sections Always check the hand wash tank before taking the of this manual before operation. sprayer to the field to be sure it is filled with clean water. - Page 7 Personal Safety Equipment Waterproof boots or foot Locke Turf advises all users of chemical pesticides or coverings. herbicides to use the following personal safety equip- ment. Always follow the chemical label instructions; your safety and the effectively of the product depends upon your actions.
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Page 8: Safety Decals
2. Replace all damaged or missing safety de- b. Peel backing from the decal. cals. To order new safety decals go to you Press firmly onto surface being Locke Turf Dealer. careful not to cause air bubbles under the decal. CAUTION... -
Page 9: Introduction
Boom Section control switches, with mounting Locke Turf welcomes you to the growing family of bracket for attachment or Magnetic Gauge new product owners. This implement has been de- Mount Assembly. signed with care and built by skilled workers using •... - Page 10 Locke Turf Inc. - Customer Service Locke Turf dealer. Be sure to include your serial 307 Highway 52E number and model number in correspondence Opp, AL 36467 also.
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Page 11: Assembly And Set-Up
Assembling The Sprayer Mounting the Control Box Tools and Equipment Needed: Refer to Figure 1-2 • The magnet mount should be attached to a con- Hoist or Floor jack rated for at least 2,000 lbs. • venient location on the towing vehicle (fender, SAE wrenches •... -
Page 13: Basic Operations
7. Check the condition of hoses and connections An understanding of how the sprayer works will frequently. Release system pressure before help you to operate your Locke Turf Sprayer. working on the sprayer by shutting off the pump The basic operation of the sprayer as follows. - Page 15 Fluid is drawn out of the tank sump and passes through movements of the butterfly valve mechanism won’t re- the pump. From the pump the solution passes through sult in uncontrollable changes in boom pressure. With- the filter and filters out or grinds up most undissolved out the manual pressure control valve, toggling the pres- chemical and solid particles.
- Page 16 3. Clean and refill the handwash tank with fresh water each time the sprayer is used. Always Your Locke Turf Sprayer tank is filled form the top keep the handwash tank clean. through a standard 1-1/2” Cam-Lock coupler.
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Page 17: Turf Application Guide
chemicals that need to reach the oil surface, Sprayer Pre-Calibrations select the nozzle that uses lower pressure. This will produce larger droplets. For exam- General Guidelines ple, your desired gallon per thousand square feet (GPT) application rate is 1.01 GPT at 4 1. - Page 18 EXAMPLE: 1 nozzle every 20” (standard for 1. Determine your nozzle size, spacing (20” is stan- all turf booms). dard on all Locke Turf Booms) and pressure to achieve your desired rate from the flow charts on EXAMPLE: the following pages.
- Page 19 EXAMPLE Calculation for spraying nitrogen: Spraying Solutions Other Than Water It is desired to apply 34 GPA (gallons per acre) of The calculations in this section are based on spray- nitrogen in 20” rows. (28% N, density if 10.65 ib/ ing water, which weighs 8.34 pounds per U.S.
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Page 20: Field Adjustments
Pressure adjust switch on the control box. The boom Boom Height pressure is displayed by the boom pressure gauge. To The boom height should be 24” as measured from the adjust the pressure, hold the pressure adjust toggle nozzle to the ground surface. This is the standard switch up for more pressure, down for less pressure. -
Page 22: General Operations
2. Open tank and inspect interior for contaminating General Notes for Field Operation materials. 1. Lubricate the sprayer as needed. Refer to “ 3. If the sprayer is equipped with a pump drive en- Maintenance and Lubrication” section start- gine (in addition to the vehicle’s engine), check ing on page 24. - Page 23 12. Start the vehicle’s engine (and pump engine if so equipped), turn the master switch on (turning on the pump) and set the throttle to maintain a minimum of 50 PSI on the agitation gauge. If agitation pressure does not rise immediately, prime the pump by bleed- ing air through the air clean out valve.
- Page 24 NOTE has built up under the gauge protector. With clean Locke Turf strongly recommends the use of recrea- water in the sprayer tank and the pump running tional vehicle anti-freeze.
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Page 25: Maintenance And Lubrication
Maintenance While the sprayer is being flushed at eh field, turn Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the the boom section switches on to flush the nozzles, long life of any implement. With careful and sys- then turn them off to flush out the throttling valves tematic inspection, you can avoid costly downtime and bypass lines. - Page 26 General Maintenance Information If the pump seal is leaking causing a drip between the volute housing and aluminum bearing housing, CAUTION the seal may be covered with gritty chemical residue. If the ceramic part of the seal is cracked, the pump BEFORE SERVICING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS may have been run dry.
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Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Type of Sprayer Trailer Sprayer Model Number TR20 (200 gallon poly) TR30 (300 gallon poly) Weight, Empty, without boom Weight, Filled w/water, without boom Available Booms 20’ Level Float Boom (Manual Fold) or 20’ Electric Fold Boom Tank, Poly 200 gallon or 300 gallon low profile oval w/ 16”... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Quick Troubleshooting Use this chart to help diagnose problems with the sprayer. Solution Problem Rebuild or replace pump Pressure Decreasing Clean hose and reduce cause of clogging Clean out or replace filter Open gauge clean-out valve and flush gauge protector Pressure Fluctuating Remove obstruction from clogged area Align agitators properly... - Page 29 Detailed Troubleshooting - Pressure Problems Use the charts in this section for specific diagnosis of sprayer problems. When troubleshooting, try the solutions in the order presented. If the first step does not solve the problem, continue until the problem is solved. If none of the steps solve the problem, call your dealer for help. Solution Problem a.
- Page 30 Problem Solution 4. Agitation gauge registers a. On PTO drive units, check coupler between engine and pump. pressure but control box Tighten if necessary. gauge reads zero or is very sluggish after nozzles are b. With pump operating, clean hose leading to control box gauge by turned off.
- Page 31 Problem Solution 8. Suspect faulty control box a. Throttling valves are becoming plugged. Open gray throttling gauge because pressure valve with nozzles turned off and allow flow to flush out valves changes when turning off for about 15 seconds per valve. Reset throttling valves. boom sections.
- Page 32 Problem Solution 13. Not enougn material is be- a. Recheck calibration. ing applied; rate is not as calibrated. b. Ground speed is faster than calibrated speed. Recheck speed using method in application guide. c. Nozzle size smaller than size used for calibration. d.
- Page 33 Problem Solutions 17. Nozzle shows streaking or a a. Angle nozzles 20 degrees rearward. collapsed pattern; nozzle drips while spraying. b. Nozzle cap is obstructed or scratched. Clean nozzle gently with water or solvent, using a toothbrush to clean the orifice hole in the cap.
- Page 34 Electrical Problems Problem Solution 23. Solenoid valves shut off or a. Check electrical connections and battery charge. Valves may partially close while spray- need cleaning, armature stop adjustment, repair kit or new coil. ing. Low voltage or a weak battery will result in valves not opening com- pletely.
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Page 35: Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper torque for American fasteners used on Locke Turf equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters). * WRENCH BOLT DIAMETER SIZE (IN.) “A” (IN.) “B” AND GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 AMERICAN THREAD SIZE 7/16 1/4 –20 UNC... - Page 36 Locke Turf 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabama, 36467, (334) 493-1300...