Great-plains TA520S Operator Manual Manual do Utilizador

Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.!Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the sub

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/20058Safety DecalsYour implement comes equipped with all safetydecals in place. They were designed to help y

3/18/2005500-061M9Important Safety Information818-325CCaution! Secure Winch Cable818-188CWarning! 20 mph maximum transport speed.818-323CCaution! Use

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200510818-324C Stainless Steel Tank OnlyCaution! General Sprayer Safety Information.818-305CCaution! Tire in

3/18/2005500-061M11Important Safety Information818-464CNotice - Driveline Attach-ment Specifications {540rpm PTO only}818-344CNotice - Keepfilled with

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200512IntroductionGreat Plains welcomes you to its growing family ofnew product owners. This Tandem Axle Spr

3/18/2005500-061M13IntroductionOwner AssistanceIf you need customer service or repair parts, con-tact a Great Plains dealer. They have trainedpersonne

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200514Before You StartRead and understand the owners manual for your spray-er. A basic understanding of how

3/18/2005500-061M15Preparation and Setup4. Hitch the sprayer to the tractor using a hitch pin ofadequate strength (minimum 1 inch diameter). Youmust a

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200516Tractor / PTO Pump Hook-Up1. Position the PTO pump on the tractor’s PTO shaftwith the coupler bolt loo

3/18/2005500-061M17Preparation and SetupTractor / PTO Shaft Hook-UpRefer to Figure 51. Position PTO shaft on tractor. Be sure shaft is coupledon tract

Table of Contents© Copyright 1997 All rights ReservedGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind,

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/2005185. Jack up the frame above the right axle with a hydraulicjack or hoist.6. Loosen the u-bolts and slid

3/18/2005500-061M19Preparation and Setup7. Reassemble the solenoid cover over the top of the so-lenoids.Automatic Controller MonitorTo assemble the Ra

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200520Control Box Wiring AssemblyInstructions {Manual Control SystemOnly}Refer to Figure 11The electrical as

3/18/2005500-061M21Operating InstructionsOperating InstructionsBasic Sprayer OperatingProcedures1. Make sure to read the label on the chemical com-pou

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200522Plumbing Operations {Manual Con-trol System Only}The basic plumbing diagrams are shown for both thesta

3/18/2005500-061M23Operating InstructionsOperating PumpTo operate the PTO pumps, engage the PTO shaft slow-ly at the tractor’s idle throttle position.

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200524Operating Whirlfilter®There are two Whirlfilters®on your Great Plains Sprayer.One filters the water ente

3/18/2005500-061M25Operating InstructionsRefer to Figure 143. Fold the outer boom wings over and fasten the clevispin (1) into the fold post on both w

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/2005265. If the ground is soft, place a board or plate under thejack to widen the ground contact area.6. Ext

3/18/2005500-061M27Operating InstructionsFigure 17Operating Procedures Illustration12171

3/18/2005500-061M1Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information!Look for Safety SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there isa potential

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200528AdjustmentsSprayer Pre-Calibrations1. Wear the proper protective clothing as indicated onpage 5 in &qu

3/18/2005500-061M29Adjustments4. With the sprayer filled with water {no chemical add-ed}, park in an open area with the booms unfolded.Prepare to colle

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200530Worn Nozzles & Flow Table Informa-tion1. Determine nozzle size and desired spraying pres-sure usin

3/18/2005500-061M31AdjustmentsTeeJet® Worn Nozzles & Flow TableDISCARD NOZZLES NOT WITHIN THE+LIMITS OPM = Ounces Per MinuteNOTE: The+ value shown

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200532Spraying Solutions Other Than WaterCalculations are based on spraying water, which weighs8.34 pounds p

3/18/2005500-061M33AdjustmentsGPA at 40 psi.24.86 - 23.76 = 1.10 = 0.7925.15 - 23.76 1.39(0.79) (5 PSI) = 3.95 PSI40 PSI + 3.95 PSI = 43.95 PSIThe 43.

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200534Nozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles Per Hour4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.0

3/18/2005500-061M35MeterCone® Nozzles 15" Spacing -Height 12" to 13" or 24" to 26" An-Nozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200536Nozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles Per Hour4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.0

3/18/2005500-061M37MeterCone® Nozzles 20" Spacing -Height 19" to 21" Angle Fixed 20˚Nozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles Per

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/20052Be Familiar with Safety Decals▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals,” page 8,thoroughly.▲ Read all instr

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200538*For Post Emerge Applications where finer droplets are required use 40 PSI or greater.Nozzle SizePress

3/18/2005500-061M39MeterCone® Nozzles 20" Spacing -Height 19" to 21" Angle Fixed 20˚*For Post Emerge Applications where finer droplets

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200540Nozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles Per Hour4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.0

3/18/2005500-061M41MeterCone® Nozzles 30" Spacing -Height 24" to 26" Angle Fixed 20˚Nozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles Per

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200542NozzleSizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles Per Hour4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00

3/18/2005500-061M43Teejet® Nozzles 15" Spacing -Height 13" to 15" for XR80; 10" toTeejet® Nozzles 15" Spacing - Height 13&quo

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200544Nozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles Per Hour4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.0

3/18/2005500-061M45Teejet® Nozzles 15" Spacing -Height 13" to 15" for XR80; 10" toNozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200546TeeJet® Nozzles 20" Spacing - Height 17" to 19" for XR80; 15" to 18" for XR11

3/18/2005500-061M47TeeJet® Nozzles 20" Spacing -Height 17" to 19" for XR80; 15" toNozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles

3/18/2005500-061M3Important Safety InformationTransport Machinery SafelyMaximum transport speed for implement is 20mph. Some rough terrains require a

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200548Teejet® Nozzles 30" Spacing - Height 26" to 28" for XR80; 20" to 22" for XR11

3/18/2005500-061M49Teejet® Nozzles 30" Spacing -Height 26" to 28" for XR80; 20" toNozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200550Nozzle SizePressurePSIGallons Per Acre At Miles Per Hour4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.0

3/18/2005500-061M51Field AdjustmentsField AdjustmentsGeneral Field AdjustmentsBoom HeightAfter calibrating your sprayer for the specific nozzle youwill

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/2005523. Turn the left boom section switch off and keep thecenter and right section switches on. Unscrew the

3/18/2005500-061M53Field AdjustmentsGeneral Notes For Field Operation1. Securely hitch the sprayer to the tractor and fastenthe safety chain. Make sur

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200554Maintenance and LubricationMaintenanceProper servicing and adjustment is the key to the longlife of an

3/18/2005500-061M55Maintenance and LubricationFigure 20Centrifugal Pump Assembly115916. Assemble the seal’s spring and the impeller, beingcareful not

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200556Winch MaintenanceThe worm drive winch on the boom elevator is a safe andeffective method to raise and

3/18/2005500-061M57Maintenance and LubricationSeasonallyTwo Walking Beam Timken BearingsRepack and check the seals every 500 hours of use.Type of Lubr

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/20054Practice Safe Maintenance▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Useproper tools and equipment. Refer

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200558Storage1. Empty solution from the tank, clean the chemical in-ductor {if included}, and store or dispo

3/18/2005500-061M59TroubleshootingTroubleshootingArea of ConcernProblemAreaSpecific Checks CorrectionsPressureDecreasingBetweengauge &liquidsupply1

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200560PressureCannotDecreasePump orelectric ballvalve1. Tank agitation restricted 1. Check that the agitator

3/18/2005500-061M61Specifications and CapacitiesSpecifications and CapacitiesTA500 TA520Tank Size 500 gallon - Polyethylene 520 gallon - Stainless Stee

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/200562AppendixTorque Values Chartin-tpi1N · m2ft-lb3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch4N · m ft-lb N · m ft-

3/18/2005500-061M63AppendixWarrantyGreat Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original pur-chaser that this spraying equipment will be f

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

3/18/2005500-061M5Important Safety InformationWear Protective EquipmentGreat Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides orherbicides to use the f

1993-1995 Tandem Axle Sprayer500-061M3/18/20056Handle Chemicals Properly▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’sinstructions.▲ Wear protective clothi

3/18/2005500-061M7Important Safety InformationSafety At All TimesThoroughly read and understand the instructionsin this manual before operation. Read