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2. MIS APPLICATI 818 649C 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Preparation and Setup 13 Refer to Figure 3 1 Determine the pin and spacer orientation needed for the tractor and securely fasten the hitch pins 2 Mount the Three Point Sprayer to a tractor with the correct pin mountings determined from instruction step 1 Make sure that the sprayer frame is level so that after the boom is assembled it won t hit the trac tor cab when the boom is folded or raised AEN CAT 3 4f aurick MITCH IMPORTANT d B The category 4 narrow hitch CAT IV N spacers are ES LE not standard 3 Point Sprayer parts Order 501 011S Cat IV N spacers from a Great Plains dealer Leveling Sprayer Be sure that the top 3 Point link is adjusted correctly so fi a H that the frame is level in operating position but will not hit dE BUSTON eet A ESPEN the cab in transport The tractor 3 Point arms should be p i adjusted to keep the sprayer level from side to side with T CAT 2 TH lift arm rigid TRACTOR BALL POSITION TRACTOR BALL POSITION CAT 3 CAT 3 QUICK HITC Leveling Boom See Boom Operator manual for boom leveling instruc tions LH CAT 8 QUICK HIT
3. 27156 09 14 2009 500 103M A 58 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Torque Values Bolt Size in tpi 1 20 1 28 949718 346 24 3 16 33 24 746 14 746 20 14 13 1 20 6 12 746718 5 11 53 18 34 10 34 16 L 19 14 1 8 1 12 155 7 145 12 154 7 114 12 195 6 195 12 115 6 115 12 Bolt Head Identification OQ amp Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 N m2 ft lb N m ft lb N m ft Ib 74 5 6 16 12 8 5 6 18 14 l 15 11 33 25 17 13 37 27 27 20 59 44 a 22 67 49 43 32 95 70 49 36 105 78 6 49 145 105 75 55 165 120 e 70 210 155 5 7e 235 170 mm 97 285 210 150 110 325 240 l 235 170 510 375 260 190 570 420 25 165 820 605 250 185 905 670 340 250 1230 910 370 275 1350 995 480 355 1750 1290 540 395 1960 1440 680 500 2460 1820 750 555 2730 2010 890 655 3230 2380 J 1010 745 3680 2710 1180 870 4290 3160 1330 980 4820 3560 Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 mm x pitch N m ft lb N m ft lb N m ft lb M5 X 0 8 4 3 6 5 9 7 M6X1 7 5 11 8 15 11 M8X125 17 12 26 19 36 27 M8x1 18 13 28 21 39 29 Miox1 5 33 24 52 39 72 53 M10X0 75 39 29 61 45 85 62 M12X1 75 58 42 91 67 125 93 Mi2X1 5 60 44 95 70 130 9
4. 5 818 304C decal 9 reflector amber 7 Whitrlfilter 25 44 818 3230 decal 7 respirator rer 2 White brand 56 818 324C decal 9 ele 4 27 WING We 3 25 818 367C decal 8 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Index 63 818 466C decal 9 832 058C Nozzle Calc metric 21 36 option sssssss 54 818 647C decal 8 832 058C slide chart 10 51 87 option sssssss 54 818 655C decal 8 Symbols 42 option nessies 56 823 087C speed sensor 56 20 option eeens 51 43 option sssssss 55 829 125C flow limiter 54 80 option neeese 51 52 option neiii auiii 53 829 131C flow limiter 54 81 option oeeie 55 61 option neseser 52 832 038C Nozzle Calc USc 21 82 option 55 832 038C slide chart 10 51 85 option sssss 54 09 14 2009 500 103M A 64 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Corporate Offi
5. 54 protector gauge 35 MUMS ege metre teni dae 25 507 078A pump 54 PTO givens ee 6 16 17 30 54 V 507 108A pump 54 pump 10 15 40 54 55 valves list sseesss 28 509 200M manual 10 pump hydraulic 14 valve manual pressure 21 509 269L boom option 51 pump PTO eeeteeeeteeeeete teeters 30 VAPOrS ee e ege Edge et erai rn 2 509 270L boom option 51 Q rel 17 46 509 271L boom option 51 QD EE 14 51 W 509 272L boom option 51 Quick Disconnect 14 WARNING defined 1 509 289A radar 55 R warranty essen 59 509 3044 controller 52 Radar Sensor 13 water hand wash tank 31 eMe o to RM 15 Raven Controller 13 web site eeeeessseeeeeees 11 817 199C container 21 51 Raven 313 accende 21 weight 52 53 54 55 57 818 229C reflector 7 Raven 440 10 18 22 52 55 56 weight sprayer 27 818 3030 decal 8 tefl CtoOLS Linie de d ven 7 welding
6. 44 clean out Foam Marker Tank gg Manual pressure valve 21 main tank ss BAS AEA MAN ANDREE pg Marker esses 13 nozzle ree 44 El EE 44 Marker Tank EE 36 DOUD ees 46 47 G marker foam 53 Whirlfilter 45 gauge protector 35 Metercone p 41 Closed Center 20 motor inlet port 15 09 14 2009 500 103M A 62 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc N right hand defined 10 winterizing eseeeeeess 44 neutral eeseesssssee 15 30 S Y New Holland 20 SCS 440 sue Det Zeg 10 18 ee E 55 56 NLGI grade 2 ssss 50 ee nie andes 49 Numerics Note defined 10 sediment 37 016 0159 822 manual 10 nozzle eee 25 Sensitivity 21 100 feet oo eee eeteeeeeeeeeees 25 nozzle calculator 10 51 sensor speed 55 56 115 0159 432 Y cable 56 nozzle clean out 44 serial number 11 115 0159 517 Y cable 56 nozzle pressure 41 setup data
7. 09 14 2009 500 103M A 2 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Wear Protective Equipment Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or herbicides to use the following personal safety equip ment A Waterproof wide brimmed hat A Waterproof apron A Face shield goggles or full face respirator A Goggles with side shields or a full face respirator is required if handling or applying dusts wettable powders or granules or if being exposed to spray mist A Cartridge type respirator approved for pesticide vapors unless label specifies another type of respirator A Waterproof unlined gloves Neoprene gloves are recom mended A Cloth coveralls outer clothing changed daily waterproof items if there is a chance of becoming wet with spray A Waterproof boots or foot coverings A Do not wear contaminated clothing Wash protective cloth ing and equipment with soap and water after each use Per sonal clothing must be laundered separately from household articles A Clothing contaminated with certain pesticides must be destroyed according to state and local regulations Read chemical label for specific instructions A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Avoid wearing entertainment headphones while oper
8. Figure 37 22703 Foam Marker System 09 14 2009 500 103M A 54 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Pumps The standard 3P300 does not include a pump Great Plains recommends using either a Great Plains PTO pump or an Ace PTO or hydraulic pump Ace Pumps Ace pumps are available for hydraulic power 35 shown at right high volume 540 rpm PTO 36 or high volume 1000 rpm PTO 37 If ordered with a new 3P300 see option s above the pump is pre installed prior to delivery rd Part Description escriptio Option Numbers PUMP 3P300 ACE HYD ASY 35 507 108A PUMP 3PT De HIGH VOL 36 507 077A PUMP 3PT ur Cu HIGH VOL 37 507 078A Pump kit weights 507 108A 45 Ibs 20 kg 507 077A 83 Ibs 38 kg 507 078A 64 Ibs 29 kg Ace Flow Limiter On tractors with LOAD SENSING LS Closed Center hydraulic systems this device limits the flow of oil to the Ace motor and prevents failures due to misapplication Your Great Plains dealer can assist with installation of the flow limiter Figure 38 24090 Ace Hydraulic Pump Description dod Numbers 829 125C a FLOW LIMITER VALVE ACE PUMP 2006 829 131C b FLOW LIMITER VALVE ACE LS206N 20074 a For older pumps with ports on orthogonal faces b For new pumps with both ports on same face as shown in Figure 39 Figure 39 23395 Hydraulic Pump Flow Limiter For use see Ace Pump Flow Limit
9. Electrical Connections For a new sprayer or moving to a different tractor first complete tractor electrical installation See Cab and CAT 4 NARROW HITCH Optional Components on page 18 and installation of Figure 3 12654 any sprayer Options not factory or dealer installed Hitch Pins and Spacers Connection Comment Q Raven Controller Standard two connectors Q Electro Hydraulics Optional two connectors Q Foam Marker Optional Q Radar Sensor Optional routine hook up only if sensor is sprayer mounted 09 14 2009 500 103M A 14 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Hydraulic Hookup The standard 3P300 sprayer has a hydraulic hose pair for each boom terminated with a 9 16 FJIC connectors Couplers suitable for the specific tractor must be cus tomer or dealer installed Some Options include Poppet style Quick Disconnect QD fittings Sprayers require one to four total tractor hydraulic cir cuits depending on Options Circuit Functions e Electro Hydraulic a Boom Fold Elevator Electro Hydraulic a Boom Fold or Elevator Boom Fold Left anong Boom Fold Right A WARNING Ed HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death e Relieve pressure on system before repairing adjusting or disconnecting e Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks Use wood or cardboard instead of hands
10. I 27165 Figure 10 15783 Agitation Manual Pres Valves 09 14 2009 500 103M A 22 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Speed Calibration 3P300 sprayers may include a Raven SCS 440 control ler and the SCS 440 requires a speed sensing input a new or existing wheel sensor or radar For a sprayer with an SCS 440 perform the speed cali bration procedure from the Raven SCS 440 manual then resume at Rate Calibration on page 23 in this manual For a sprayer without an SCS 440 use the following steps 1 Measure off a 200 foot or 100 meter course in the area to be sprayed or in an area with similar surface conditions 2 Select the engine throttle setting and gear that will be used when spraying Allow ample approach dis tance to starting point so that tractor is at desired speed at start marker Allow ample overrun area so that braking is not needed until exiting the course 8 Hold the speed as you approach the start marker and check the time required to travel through the course to the end marker 4 Repeat the above procedure and average the times that were recorded Use these equations to deter mine the trial ground speed CourseFeet X 60 TrialMPH Gs ElapsedSeconds x 88 CourseMeters X 3 6 TrialKPH
11. 18 115 0159 518 Y cable 56 nozzles eeeeeeeeeeeee 21 Signal Saaie iiaae 4 115 0159 519 Y cable 56 nozzles agitation 31 siphon ooo cece aaaea iaaa 3 32 115 0159 529 Y cable 56 O le 3 115 0159 627 Y cable 56 open center 20 specifications 57 115 0159 700 Y cable 56 overflow hazard 36 speed sensor 18 55 56 117 0159 462 Y cable 56 overhead lines 5 speed transport ssss 5 117 0159 463 Y cable 56 P ei UE 26 20mph eee 5 27 parking EE 39 Sprayer Control System 18 23 liter min sssesss 15 Eeer ee ees 11 SIOLage erts 5 40 3 Point asserisce 13 Parts Manual 10 straps tank 32 41 e ertet to tene vie 10 PC closed 20 switch box seeeeeeeee 53 S2 kplr iae 5 personal safety equipment 2 25 switch pressure adjustment 21 440 Raven SCS 10 pesticide 2 symbol safety 1 500 103M A manual 10 phone siii iiini nnii aieia 11 s n HH1113
12. 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Adjustments 41 Adjustments General Field Adjustments Boom Height After calibrating the sprayer for the specific nozzle that will be used at a desired pressure and tractor speed the main field adjustment is the boom height See Hydrau lic Elevator Option on page 37 Depending on which type of nozzle is being used set the boom height so that the correct overlap for that specific nozzle is achieved If the crop canopy is taller in some fields than others adjust the boom height accordingly Refer to the Nozzle Charts in the Application Guide located in this manual to deter mine the height of the boom needed EXAMPLE A 2 5 Metercone nozzle at 20 inch spacing is being used From the Nozzle Chart refer to the Application Guide a height of 19 to 21 inches above the top of the crop is required If the crop is 6 inches off the ground the boom height should be set to 25 to 27 inches off the ground Nozzle Pressure The SCS 440 auto control system regulates pressure automatically With manual control SCS 313 2007 sprayers only nozzle pressure may require some field adjustment As the tank level decreases boom pressure may need to be adjusted to keep the pressure at the cal ibrated level Watch the SCS 313 pressure gauge and be aware of changes in the pressure Tank Straps The tank straps that wrap around the sprayer tank may become loose after
13. key 5 and rotating seal member If the pump leaks before removal from sprayer run the pump with adequate water in tank to diagnose the actual pump problem Press shaft bearing assembly out of frame 7 Remove stationary seal member 42 by prying out with screwdriver or pressing out from motor end of pump housing 8 Remove o ring 69 from shaft groove Note If replacing only the pump seal a Press the shaft bearing assembly into frame b Reinstall rear internal bearing snap ring c Skip to Assembly step 8 9 Press bearings off of shaft 10 Remove forward internal bearing snap ring 1 23373 Figure 29 Ace Hydraulic Pump 09 14 2009 500 103M A 48 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Ace Pump Assembly Refer to Figure 30 1 Install forward internal bearing snap ring in 11 Place stationary portion of seal 2 over shaft 6 and mounting frame press into seal bore cavity Use a 1 in ID pipe or PTO adapter to press seal flange evenly on all sides 2 Press in forward bearing 42 from rear side of mount ing frame to snap ring 1 12 Install rotating portion of seal over shaft 6 and o r 1 ring GO by hand The two polished seal faces should 3 Install two external shaft retainer rings 3 with face each other Avoid contacting polished seal spacer 4 between on shaft 6 faces 4 Press shaft assembly through forward bearing 2 13 Insert k
14. sss 18 FAT ASH Eeer e 10 anti siphon 32 dead head 15 16 20 hitch category esenee 13 Application Guide 10 dealer sas amer 11 hose labels AA 14 Auto Control eccessi 52 decals x rase tT hr EU 1 7 hydraulic connection 14 B Caution hydraulic elevator 51 boom fold cceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 14 General Sprayer 9 hydraulic flow 15 boom height 41 Tractor HOOKUP 9 hydraulic injury 4 booms 10 51 Danger hydraulic pump eee 14 butterfly valve cccccceseceseseeeee 41 Agricultural Chemicals 7T l C Electrocution Hazard 9 impeller 2o cmm vue ea 47 CAL numbers eeeee 18 Safety Important defined 10 calculator nozzle 10 51 Eege 9 Inducting Chemicals 36 calibration 21 25 Warning IndUctot et ies tto ees S 52 e le VE 41 a E este S inductor required 33 E alling Boom Hazard 8 ae capacities 57 Parking Stand sss 8 lU A Case IH 56 DICKEY john 5G inlet port eesssseeee 15 Casezlll tinet eis 20 dimensione enee 57 inlet main
15. 24136 o FA ll all 09 14 2009 500 103M A 10 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners Your Three Point Sprayer has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials Proper setup maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine Document Family 500 103M A Operator Manual this document 500 103P 3P300 S N HH1113 Parts Manual 506 582M CF500 and CF600 Boom Operator 509 200M Application Guide 832 038C Nozzle Calculator U S customary 832 058C Nozzle Calculator Metric 016 0159 822 Raven SCS 440 manual Description of Unit The 3P300 S N HH1113 is a 3 point implement It has a working width of 50 or 60 feet 15 2 or 18 3m depending on the Great Plains boom installed Pumps are optional and may be sprayer or tractor mounted Intended Usage Use this sprayer to apply chemicals to production agri culture crops only Do not modify the sprayeror boom for use with attachments other than those approved by Great Plains Models Covered 3P300 serial number HH1113 or later with one of CF500 50 foot 15 2m Hydraulic Folding Boom CF600 60 foot 18 3m Hydraulic Folding Boom Using This Manual This manual familiarizes you with safety assembly oper ation
16. Gs ElapsedSeconds Example 27 seconds over a 200 ft course 200 x 60 5 05 27 X 88 Speed was 5 05 mph 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Preparation and Setup 23 Rate Calibration The Raven SCS 440 system includes a flow rate sensor in the boom plumbing This supports direct real time readout of the current application rate For a sprayer with an SCS 440 perform the rate calibra tion procedures from the Raven SCS 440 manual For a sprayer without an SCS 440 perform the following steps 1 Determine the nozzle rate gpm or liters min at which your chemical should be sprayed In determin ing the rate and which spray nozzles to use with your sprayer you need to know Parameter Units Your value Data Source Nozzle Spacingin or SpacingCm inch or cm from sprayer configuration page 18 Target GpA or LpHa g ac or liters Ha From material container or supplier Intended Mph ok Kph mph or kph From course trial above Nominal application psi or kg cm psi or kg cm 2 Using this information calculate the nozzle rate per nozzle per a formula below GpA x Mph x SpacingIn E E E ozzleGp m NozzleLpM LpHa x Kph x SpacingCm 60000 Using 0 34 gpm and pressure 30 psi you would select a nozzle from your nozzle chart that comes closest to providing the desired output 3 Turn on your sprayer and adjust the pressure While operating the sprayer at desired pressure
17. Keep all components in good repair 818 339C Rev D Elevator 2 e Electro Hydraulic Hydraulic Pump Boom Fold or Elevator Pump oo on a Boom Fold Left 3 Elevator b Boom Fold Right c Elevator a Boom Fold Left 4 Elevator b Boom Fold Right Hydraulic Pump c Elevator d Pump Refer to Figure 4 Both hose sets have labels for flow conventions These labels use cylinder Base Extend and Rod Retract icons Sprayer Control Hydraulic Hookup If the sprayer has a hydraulic pump and the tractor has only one circuit capable of continuous flow or only one capable of adjustable continuous flow reserve that circuit for the pump and others for fold and lift Connect the Rod Base ends to remote ports for the following operat ing conventions Tractor Lever Sprayer Component Forward Operation Boom Fold Fold Elevator Lift Hydraulic Pump Pump see page 15 for more detail Figure 4 Hose Label 27270 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Preparation and Setup 15 Hydraulic Pump Hook Up The hydraulic motor used on all liquid pumps is a 6 gom 23 liter min motor If the tractor used on the sprayer does not have the capabilities to adjust the remotes down to this flow then a Hydraulic Flow Divider Kit must be installed so that flow can be controlled to prevent operating the pump at excessive speeds See an Great Plains dealer
18. Operator Manual 3P300 SN HH1113 Three Point Sprayer 7 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc www greatplainsmfg com Read the operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Copyright 2009 Printed 09 14 2009 500 103M A Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Safety Reflectors and Decals ccccceeeeeeeteeseeeees 7 Introduction es 10 Document Family surrise eeii aaea 10 Description Of Unit 10 Intended Usage se 10 Models Covered A 10 Using This Manual 10 Blut 10 Owner Assistance ccececeeeeeeeteneeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeteaes 11 Preparation and Setup 12 Pre Setup Checklist 12 Hitching Tractor to Sprayer s es 12 Leveling Sprayer A 13 Leveling Boom 13 Electrical Connections 13 Hydraulic Hookup eeeeeee 14 Sprayer Control Hydraulic Hookup 14 Hydraulic Pump Hook Up 15 Great Plains PTO Pump Hookup essss 16 Ace PTO Pump Hookup sesseseesseeeseeerrresreeerrrerreess 17 Cab and Optional Components sseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen 18 Raven SCS 440 18 Raven Getup ariii ia
19. 1 to CLOSED Set valve 2 toC Set valve 3 to REAR Set valve 4 CHEM INDUCTOR to TANK FILL 838 937C Figure 12 Valve Setting Decal From the pump fluid passes through the Solution Whirl filter 14 which filters out or grinds up all undissolved chemical and solid particles The fluid then passes through both the flow meter 15 and the bypass control butterfly valve 16 The bypass control butterfly valve 16 controls how much fluid goes to the boom This is regulated by the Raven SCS 440 controller The fluid passes through the flow meter 15 and proceeds to the 3 Way Boom Manifold valves If a boom valve is on the fluid passes to its respective boom section and is sprayed out the individual nozzles The agitation is set by adjusting the agitation pressure valve 1 while the pump is at operating speed Refer to Application Guide to adjust the agitation The optional inductor 19 provides convenient pump driven loading of concentrates into the main tank There are tank shut off valves 3 7 9 at each inlet and outlet Use these to prevent spills and isolate any leaks To operate a correctly connected hydraulic pump push the hydraulic lever in the down position When you want to stop the pump put the hydraulic lever in the float position IMPORTANT Do not move the hydraulic lever to the neutral position while the hydraulic pump is running To do so may cause
20. Refer to Figure 13 on page 29 3 Close the ball valve 6 at the main tank inlet 4 SetManual Throttle valve 2 to ON 5 Settank Left Sump valve 3 to FRONT selecting hose from Inlet Whirlfilter 6 Connect the supply hose to the quick fill Cam Lock coupler 6 7 If using gravity or a pump that is not positive dis placement turn on the water source Open the quick fill ball valve 6 9 If using a positive displacement pump turn it on 10 When the tank is filled to the required level If using gravity or a pump that is not positive dis placement close the inlet ball valve 6 then shut off the water source If using a positive displacement pump shut off the pump and then close the inlet ball valve 6 Figure 19 15772 Quick Fill Ball Valve QUICK FILL W SUPPLY PUMP Set valve 1 to CLOSED Set valve 2 to CI VOL QUICK FILL W SPRAYER PUMP Set valve 1 to CLOSED Set valve 2 VALVE SETTINGS SPRAYER VALVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPRAYING St valve 1 to OPEN Set valve 2 to OPEN et valve 83 to FRONT pm CHEMICAL INDUCTION Set valve 1 to OPEN Set valve 2 to CLOSED i RUND eiie es valve 83 to FRONT 3 f Za LOSED 4 CHEM INDUCTOR to TANK FILL o CLOSED Set valve 3 to REAR Set valve IW 2 mam 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Operations 35 Adding Chemicals Chem
21. rosion eventually causes the gauge to fail and chemical then leaks under pressure from the gauge caution Do not add chemicals until you are at the field just prior to spraying When you add a chemical follow the manufacturer s instructions for mixing the spray solution in order to achieve the desired application rate caution Read the manufacturer s label carefully before handling chem icals NOTICE KEEP FILLED WITH 10 W 30 OIL TO PREVENT DIAPHRAM RUPTURE Figure 20 Gauge Protector 09 14 2009 500 103M A 36 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Inducting Chemicals Option IMPORTANT Always turn pump on before opening inductor shutoff valve at step 15 Always turn pump off after closing inductor shutoff valve at step 17 If the pump is not running the tank can drain back through the inductor The inductor lid is vented and cannot prevent overflow Refer to Figure 13 on page 29 9 Check that the inductor outlet tank inlet valve is open Refer to Figure 21 and Figure 13 on page 29 10 At the inductor set valves to OFF and product valve from OFF to INDUCT the sprayer front set valves Manual Pressure to OPEN and Agitation to OPEN nder sprayer set valve to Rear FILL selecting inductor 12 JS y 3 X Ae 13 Start the pump Note The pump recirculates tank contents through a venturi beneath the ind
22. 1 Make sure all persons working with or near the sprayer know where the tank is located and how to use it In the event of a spraying accident it may be necessary to find and operate the wash line with impaired vision 2 Open the tank valve and use the hose to direct the clean water on all contaminated areas Wash all con taminated areas of skin with soap and water To flush chemicals from eyes point the hose and water stream upward while lowering eyes into the stream Q Make sure the hand wash tank is full of clean water Figure 11 24136 of flowing water Hand Wash Tank 3 Close the tank valve and refill the hand wash tank with fresh water when finished See Filling Hand Wash Tank on page 31 4 Periodically refill the hand wash tank with fresh water ALWAYS keep the hand wash tank clean 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Operations 27 Transporting 1 Park the sprayer in an open area where power lines buildings etc will not come in contact with the fold ing boom 2 If transporting empty do at least fill the hand wash tank See Filling Hand Wash Tank on page 31 3 Check that the tractor is capable of lifting and trans porting the sprayer See table at right for sprayer configurations These weights include some optional sprayer features Full weights are for plain water Never allow riders when transporting the sprayer When transp
23. CONSOLE CONTROL CABLE Ka 5 FL ow CONTROL CABLE Ji oe e WHT Figure 7 28164 Raven SCS 440 Speed Input Figure 8 99999 Electro Hydraulic Cab Controls 09 14 2009 500 103M A 20 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Ace Pump Flow Limiter Optional The flow limiter see page 54 is a hydraulic device designed to shut off the flow of hydraulic oil when a spec ified flow is exceeded On tractors with LOAD SENSING LS Closed Center hydraulic systems this device limits the flow of oil to the Ace motor and prevents failures due to misapplication Newer Case IH John Deere New Holland and CAT tractors present a great potential to turn the motors beyond their rated speeds Flows out of the hydraulic valves can exceed 20 gpm while the motors are rated at 4 11 gpm The flow limiter protects the Ace motor by shutting off when hydraulic flows exceed the motor s capacity The flow limiter should not be used on OPEN Center or PRESSURE COMPENSATING Closed Center hydraulic systems The flow limiter should not be used with a restrictor orifice Flow Limiter Installation 1 Install the flow limiter in the inlet port of the Ace motor 2 Close the needle valve on the Ace motor by loosen ing the jam nut and screwing the needle valve in a clockwise direction all the way down 3 Connect the hydraulic hoses so that the pump runs with the hydraulic lever in the Lower Retract posi tion Co
24. Manual Pres Valves A WARNING OVERHEAD BOOM HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death Keep away from boom when folding or unfolding e E NT geg To prevent serious injury or death Stay clear of moving parts Keep others away 818 798C FALLING BOOM HAZARD Park AH boom UNFOLD with parking stands in WIDEST position on center frame i ise boom to tip mg injury or death Failure fo do so o damage fo mm s 09 14 2009 500 103M A 38 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Field Operation Auto Control Spraying Passes With maintenance up to date Raven SCS 440 set up calibration complete water material loaded and agita tion adjusted typical field operation includes these steps 1 Check that fill drain and clean out valves 6 7 8 are closed and 2 as adjusted 3 to Front SPRAY and 5 closed 9 and 19 open Line up at field edge Unfold booms Set 3 point or elevator to desired canopy clearance Set elevator switch off or circuit to neutral to hold height Raven SCS 440 FLOW CONTROL switches as desired POWER ON MASTER OFF Boom sections ON Pump on Raven MASTER ON As spray reaches nozzles accelerate to spraying speed At pass end MASTER OFF pump may be left on Raise one or both boom sides as needed for turns Lower boom s MASTER ON Monitor the SCS 440 to confirm
25. adjustments troubleshooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information in this manual is current at printing Some parts may change to assure top performance Figure 1 15770 3P300 S N HH1113 Sprayer Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual Right hand and left hand as used in this manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated IMPORTANT Paragraphs in this format present a crucial point of information related to the current topic Read and follow the directions to remain safe avoid serious damage to equipment and ensure desired field results Note Paragraphs in this format provide useful informa tion related to the current topic a Order or download from Raven Industries www ravenprecision com 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Introduction 11 Owner Assistance If you need customer service or repair parts contact a Great Plains dealer They have trained personnel repair parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains products Refer to Figure 2 Your machine s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts Always use the serial and model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer The serial number plate is located on the
26. all safety decals clean and legible A Replace all damaged or missing decals Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer Refer to this section for proper decal placement A When ordering new parts or components also request cor responding safety decals Amber Reflectors 818 229C outside right end of top 3 point frame tube outside forward corner of walkboard 2 total Danger Agricultural Chemicals A DANGER ggg POSSIBLE CHEMICAL HAZARD Some chemicals can cause serious burns lung damage and aven death To avoid READ AND FOLLOW CHEMICAL MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS Avoid contact with skin or eyes Wear proper protective equipment as required by chemical manufacturer Avoid prolonged breathing of chemical fumes Wear respirator as required by chemical manufacturer Seek medical assistance immediately if accident occurs Know what to do anze rw e 818 323C forward end of walkboard 1 total 09 14 2009 500 103M A 8 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Danger Electrocution Hazard 818 367C top center of 3 point frame 1 total Warning Falling Boom Hazard 818 647C front face right of center 3 point frame 1 total Warning Chemical Overflow Option WARNING CHEMICAL OVERFLOW HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death from chemical overflow Keep inductor tank valve cl
27. control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Be Aware of Signal Words Signal words designate a degree or level of hazard seri ousness DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DA N G E R This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional pur poses cannot be guarded WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious G injury and includes hazards that are exposed when A WA R N I N guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate CAUTI O N injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe prac tices a a RSR D Be Familiar with Safety Decals A Read and understand Safety Reflectors and Decals on e B page 7 thoroughly E A Read all instructions noted on the decals A Keep decals clean Replace damaged faded and illegible decals Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone
28. front face of the left vertical tube of the 3 point frame Record your sprayer model and serial number here for quick reference Model Number Serial Number Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine If you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received please take the following actions 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager Make sure they are aware of any problems so they can assist you 2 If you are still unsatisfied seek out the owner or gen eral manager of the dealership For further assistance write to Product Support Great Plains Mfg Inc Service Department PO Box 5060 Salina KS 67402 5060 gp_web_cs greatplainsmfg com 785 823 3276 Figure 2 Serial Number Plate 15781 09 14 2009 500 103M A 12 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor sprayer and boom for use Before using the sprayer in the field you must hitch the sprayer to a suitable tractor and also setup the sprayer Note Sprayer setup presumes that the separately or dered boom has already been installed and all pre delivery checks completed If this is not the case contact your dealer for assistance The boom is not normally a customer installed accessory Pre Setup Checklist 1 Read and understand Important
29. re entered Consult the Raven manual for display interpretation and keyboard procedures Model Description BOOM CAL SPEED CAL METER CAL VALVE CAL 3P300 amp CF500 20 50 foot 20in spacing ZZ in ZZ cm Cable Tag Body Label 3P300 amp CF500 30 50 foot 30in spacing ZZ in ZZ cm Cable Tag Body Label 3P300 amp CF600 20 60 foot 20in spacing ZZ in ZZ cm Cable Tag Body Label 3P300 amp CF600 30 60 foot 30in spacing ZZ in ZZ cm Cable Tag Body Label a This value is printed on a durable tag attached to the meter cable b This value typically 2123 is printed on the label on the valve body 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Preparation and Setup 19 Speed Sensors The Auto Control option itself does not include a speed sensor as there is a choice of sensors alternatively the tractor may already have a suitable sensor and needs only a Y cable If a sensor was ordered for the sprayer it needs to be mounted on the tractor or the sprayer An installation manual is included with the option The radar sensor page 55 may be mounted on the sprayer or the tractor Great Plains recommends trac tor mounting which has these benefits eliminates a connection during hitching keeps the radar well away from spray e may allow a clearer radar view of the ground and makes the radar available for other implements The wheel sensor page 56 must be tractor moun
30. zero speed shutoff It requires a connection to a speed sensor see page 55 If ordered with a new 3P300 option 01 the sprayer mounted components of this kit are pre installed prior to delivery Your dealer can assist with cab installation of the Raven Description us p Numbers 3P300 AUTO CONTROL PLUMB ASSY 509 304A Figure 34 15804 Inductor Figure 35 24094 Auto Control System 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Options 53 Electro Hydraulic Controller The standard 3P300 sprayer boom cylinders include two sets of hydraulic hoses requiring two tractor circuits The electro hydraulic controllers combine the boom circuits and the optional elevator circuit into a single hydraulic circuit under tractor cab control Description re p Numbers ELEC HYD KIT JOY STICK 506 584A ELEC HYD KIT SWITCH BOX 506 585A High Volume Foam Marker This kit includes a 25 gallon tank with integral pump mounting hardware plumbing nozzles and cab control Dispensers are provided for both left and right booms If ordered with a new 3P300 option 52 the foam marker tank is pre installed prior to delivery Part Description Option Number FOAM MARKER KIT 3P300 52 502 149A The foam marker adds 114 Ibs 52 kg to the empty weight of the sprayer When fully loaded it adds 314 Ibs 91 kg to the sprayer Figure 36 99999 Electro Hydraulic Controls
31. 7 wi2x1 90 66 105 77 145 105 mi4x2 e 68 145 105 200 150 was 99 73 155 115 215 160 Miex2 145 105 225 165 315 230 Wess 155 115 240 180 335 245 MigX2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 MigX1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 M20X25 280 205 440 325 610 450 M20X1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 M24X3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 M24X2 525 390 850 610 1150 845 M30X3 5 960 705 f 1510 1120 2100 1550 M30x2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710 M36X3 5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per inch N m newton meters ft lb foot pounds mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Appendix 59 Warranty Great Plains Manufacturing Incorporated warrants to the original pur chaser that this spraying equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original pur chase when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use 90 days for commercial or rental purposes This War ranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great Plains Manufacturing Incorporated and the installation by the dealer of any such replac
32. 9 14 2009 500 103M A 42 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Troubleshooting Problem El Specific Checks Solutions Pump wearing Pump wearing Rebuild or replace pump Plugged suction or pump to pres Clean hose and reduce cause of clogging sure head hose Pressure Between decreasing 92uge and liq uid supply Plugged Whirlfilter See Whirlfilter Clean Out on page 44 Plugged gauge Remove the quick disconnect fitting and flush gauge protector Pressure Between pump Check suction hose amp fittings for Remove obstruction from clogged area fluctuating outlet and liq air leaks Air in system is indi uid cated by buffs of air at nozzles Vortex in tank suction Align agitators properly Cracked pump housing Replace pump housing Pressure Nozzle screens clogged Clean screens increasing Nozzle orifices plugged Remove material with soft brush or air Boom hoses becoming clogged Remove obstruction from clogged area Boom hoses pinched Use cable ties to position hose so it will not kink Pressure Pump or elec From nozzle charts check liquid Reduce swath width by nozzle reduction cannot tric ball valve demand against pump capacity install smaller nozzles and drive at a lower increase nozzle requirement agitation rate of speed requirement Electric ball valve or gauge not Replace or repair functional Pressure adjust switch faulty Test switch amp replace if f
33. A Be familiar with all sprayer functions A Operate machinery from the driver s seat only A Do not leave sprayer unattended with tractor engine run ning A Do not dismount a moving tractor Dismounting a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death A Do not stand between the tractor and sprayer during hitch ing A Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with mov ing parts A Watch out for wires trees etc when folding and raising drill Make sure all persons are clear of working area A Use only water without pesticides added to calibrate the sprayer Do not exceed the calibrated sprayer speed and pressure when operating A When using a PTO pump be sure that PTO shield is in place on the tractor PTO coupler bolts are torqued to the correct specification and torque bar is properly chained to tractor drawbar WARS Gf SS eg SC pe A 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Important Safety Information 7 Safety Reflectors and Decals Your sprayer comes equipped with all safety reflectors To install new decals and decals in place They were designed to help you safely operate your sprayer A Read and follow decal directions 2 Peel backing from decal Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal 1 Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed A Keep
34. ANK FILL i f Ne MJ Normal Field Valve Settings Valve Position 1 Agitator Selector Valve Partly OPEN 2 Manual Throttle Valve OPEN 3 Spray Drain Selector Valve Front SPRAY 4 Product Valve Optional Tank Fill CLOSED vs Induct Centered 5 Inductor Valve Optional On Off CLOSED 6 Main Inlet Quick Connect amp Valve CLOSED Normally Closed 7 Right Tank Inlet Shutoff Optional CLOSED Normally Closed 8 Whirlfilter amp Drain Valve Normally CLOSED Closed 9 Agitator Inlet Shutoff Valve Nor OPEN mally Open 10 Sight Gauge Shutoff Valve Nor OPEN 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Operations 33 Main Water Fill Using Sprayer s Pump Note Use of the sprayer s own pump to fill the tank is pos sible only when the optional inductor is installed Tank Fill relies on valves and plumbing supplied with the inductor Refer to Figure 17 Figure 18 and Figure 13 on page 29 Note The sprayer s own hydraulic or PTO pump is a cen trifugal type and may be run with downstream valves closed Note The sprayer s own hydraulic or PTO pump may re quire priming if the water level at the source has no pressure and is below the sprayer Steps 1 and 2 are on page 32 3 Close the ball valve 6 at the main tank inlet 4 Set Agitator valve 1 to OFF 5 Set Manual Throttle valve 2 to ON 6 Set tank Left Sump valve 3 to REAR selecting hose from inductor Set induc
35. Safety Informa tion on page 1 2 Check that all working parts are moving freely bolts are tight and cotter pins are spread 3 Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubri cated See Lubrication on page 50 4 Check that all safety decals and reflectors are cor rectly located and legible Replace if damaged See Safety Reflectors and Decals on page 7 5 If removing sprayer from storage remove any grease applied to protect cylinder rods see page 40 Hitching Tractor to Sprayer oancer You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and sprayer Do not stand or place any part of your body between machines being hitched Stop trac tor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pins warning Be certain that tractor lift capacity is adequate and that trac tor is weighted to maintain steering control Failure to do so may result in insufficient weight on the steering wheels and cause loss of vehicle control Refer to Tractor Specifications Specifications and Capacities on page 57 Consult the trac tor operator s manual for tractor weighting recommendations Be sure to include the weight of the boom any material in the tanks and all accessories DJ CAUSE A IMPORTANT SOR AN 3 PT LINK USTMENT LEVEL THE FRAME AY PATTERN VEL THE BOOM OP 3 PT UN CHEMICAL
36. This economical speed sensor must be tractor mounted may require hole drilling and may be incompatible with some tractors Consult your dealer Your Great Plains dealer can assist you with installation E j Part Description Option q imber RAVEN WHEEL DRIVE KEE 42 823 087C Y Cable If your tractor already has a speed sensor it may be compatible with the Raven 440 controller Consult your dealer for advice If the sensor is compatible these cables share the signal between your existing tractor systems and the Raven 440 Part Numbers 115 0159 432 TRW radar Case IH CABLE TIE BAND CLAMPS SWITCH BRACKETRY SW m ASSEMBLY ba 1 4 1 GAP 6 25 mm LO ABE su NUT Si E ITCH pus WASHER Figure 42 27154 Wheel Speed Sensor Figure 43 27155 Speed Sensor Y Cable Comment 115 0159 519 DICKEY john or Magnavox radar John Deere 1990 or later 115 0159 518 115 0159 517 DICKEY john radar Case IH DICKEY john radar Cat Challenger Model 65 amp 75 115 0159 529 DICKEY john radar Ford White 115 0159 627 115 0159 700 DICKEY john radar Cat Challenger Model 65C 75C Mod D Mod Row Crop 35 45 55 DICKEY john or Magnavox radar John Deere 7000 8000 9000 Series 2WD or MFWD 117 0159 462 Magnavox radar other than John Deere 117 0159 463 TRW radar other than Case IH 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing In
37. all bystanders away from machine when folding unfolding raising lowering transporting operating load ing and off loading chemicals Use Safety Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors and attached implements can cre ate a hazard when driven on public roads They are diffi cult to see especially at night A Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driv ing on public roads A Use tractor lights Check for Overhead Lines Sprayer markers contacting overhead electrical lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on sprayer and tractor frames A person touching almost any metal part can complete the circuit to ground resulting in serious injury or death At higher voltages electrocution can occur without direct contact A Avoid overhead lines during sprayer operations 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Important Safety Information 5 Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for sprayer is 20 mph 32 kph Some rough terrains require a slower speed Sud den braking can cause a heavy 3 point load to swerve and upset the tractor A Follow your tractor manual recommendations for maximum hitch loads See Specifications and Capacities on page 57 Insufficient weight on tractor steering wheels will result in loss of control A Do not exceed 20 mph 32 kph Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stop ping A Comply
38. am inate freshwater source A Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire A Rinse out the tank Spray rinse water on last field sprayed A Never drain rinse or wash dispensers within 100 feet 30m of a freshwater source nor at a car wash A Dispose of empty chemical containers properly By law rinsing of the used chemical container must be repeated three times Puncture the container to prevent future use An alternative is to jet rinse or pressure rinse the container A Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by chemi cal manufacturer A Wash hands and face before eating after working with chemicals Shower as soon as spraying is completed for the day 09 14 2009 500 103M A 4 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Avoid High Pressure Fluids Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury A Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines A Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks A Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems A If an accident occurs seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator s view Riders could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment A Keep
39. ating machinery Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Important Safety Information 3 Handle Chemicals Properly Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous Improper use can seriously injure persons animals plants soil and property A Read and follow chemical manufacturer s instructions A Always keep hand wash tank filled with clean water and have soap available in case of an emergency Immediately and thoroughly flush any area of the body that is contami nated by chemicals A Do not touch sprayer components with mouth or lips A If persons are exposed to a chemical in a way that could affect their health consult a doctor immediately with the chemical label or container in hand Any delay could cause serious illness or death A If chemical is swallowed carefully follow the chemical manufacturer s recommendations and consult with a doctor A Wear protective clothing A Handle all chemicals with care A Spray only with acceptable wind conditions Wind speed must be below 5 mph 8 kph Make sure wind drift of chem icals will not affect any surrounding land people or ani mals A Before adding chemical to the tank make sure tank is at least half full Do not pour concentrate into an empty tank A Never leave fill hose attached to the sprayer after filling tank Chemicals in tank can siphon out of tank and cont
40. aulty Fuse is out in control box Replace fuse Manual pressure adjustment Open the manual pressure valve all the way valve not all the way open and allow the electric ball valve to govern the pressure No pressure Plumbing Tank shut off valves off Make sure all tank shut off valves are open Loose fittings Tighten fittings so pump can prime Collapsed suction hose to pump Replace hose Obstruction in suction hose or Remove obstruction tank No pressure Pump Hydraulic pump running in the Switch hydraulic hoses in the tractor outlet wrong direction PTO pump coupler loose Tighten PTO coupler 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Troubleshooting 43 Problem m Specific Checks Solutions Pressure Pump or elec Tank agitation restricted Check that the agitator valve is open and that cannot tric ball valve the liquid is being agitated decrease Liquid will Chemical Make sure the valve below the not induct Inductor inductor tank is open Make sure the pump is in opera tion and has prime Make sure the venturi bypass valve is open Inductor Chemical Close valve below inductor tank overflow Inductor until pump is running has pres sure and venturi valve is open 09 14 2009 500 103M A A4 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to long life for any implement With careful and sys
41. ause damage to the hydraulic pump A DANGER NOTICE Do not run pump without fluid flowing through it Mechanical seal damage will occur When pump is operating allow the fluid to circulate through agitation 818 307C Rev B AWARNING Edi HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death Relieve pressure on system before repairing adjusting of disconnecting e Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks Use wood or cardboard instead of hands 9 Keep all components in good repair 818 339C Rev D 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Operations 31 Filling Tanks Always fill the hand wash tank first Filling Hand Wash Tank IMPORTANT Use only potable or distilled water in the hand wash tank In the event of a chemical accident it may be nec essary to spray this water into your eyes e E S Keep the hand wash tank clean and free of mold and fungus After a period of storage scrub the inside using og a mild detergent Rinse thoroughly X Plug or cap the hose when parked or stored to prevent OR pests from entering nesting and plugging the hose Test the valve and hose when filling Figure 14 24136 Filling Hand Wash Tank To fill the hand wash tank Refer to Figure 14 1 Openthe filler cap and inspect the condition of th
42. c Appendix 57 Appendix Specifications and Capacities Tank Size 300 Gallon Polyethylene Boom Widths Available CF500 50 feet 15 2m CF600 60 feet 18 3m Nozzle Spacing Weight Frame Materials 20in 51cm and 30in 76cm 620 855 Ibs 281 388 kg empty without boom higher figure is w all Options 1716 1951 Ibs 778 885 kg empty with CF500 boom 1761 1996 Ibs 799 905 kg empty with CF600 boom 3in x 3in and 3in x 4in steel tubing Transport Width Hydraulic fold booms 153in 3 9m Tractor Requirements Electrical System 12 volt negative ground Hydraulic System For hydraulic pump one hydraulic remote that can restrict flow to 6 gpm For hydraulic elevator and hydraulic pump used in combination two hydraulic remotes Lift Capacity Pumps 5500 Ibs at 24in 61cm behind lower lift arm balls Tractor mounted PTO pump 540 RPM Tractor mounted PTO pump 1000 RPM 1 in spline Hydraulic pump Tractor mounted high volume PTO pump 540 RPM Tractor mounted high volume PTO pump 1000 RPM 1 in spline a If tractor cannot restrict flow to 6 gpm purchase a flow control kit from your Great Plains dealer A A 471 V4gin 121 1 cm B 67 in 172 2 cm C 8254in 209 9 cm
43. c nozzle calculator Part Numbers 817 199C Description CALIBRATION CONTAINER Figure 32 12300 3P300 with Cross Fold Booms 832 038C 832 058C NOZZLE TIP CALCULATOR NOZZLE TIP CALCULATOR METRIC Figure 33 27165 Calibration Accessories 09 14 2009 500 103M A 52 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Chemical Inductor The inductor eliminates the need to climb the walkboard and add materials directly to the tank water It provides a convenient and safe dedicated ground level 3 gallon 11 3 liter tank If ordered with a new 3P300 option 61 the inductor is pre installed prior to delivery n 7 Part Description Option Number 3P300 CHEMICAL INDUCTOR ASY 61 502 161A The inductor adds 38 Ibs 17 kg to the empty weight of the sprayer When fully loaded with material the inductor adds 83 Ibs 38 kg to the sprayer For use see Chemical Inductor on page 52 Controls One of the following two remote control plumbing kits is required Auto Control Plumbing This kit includes a Raven 440 controller remote plumb ing valves pressure sensor and a flow meter It provides an easy to read 28 character display ground speed compensated automatic rate control one time easy programming cumulative total volume amp area digital boom pressure display low tank fault alarm control valve delay
44. catch the discharge in the calibration container for one minute For U S customary units divide the number of ounces caught by 128 to determine gal lons per minute GpM per nozzle 128 fluid ounces equals one gallon SampleOuncesPerMinute NozzleGpM 128 from GP slide chart Example Nozzle Spacing 20 in Speed 5 05 mph Pressure 30 psi 20 x 5 05 x 20 5940 Nozzle Rate 0 34 Gallons Per Minute 0 34 Example Sample 44 U S Fluid Ounces in 1 minute 44 0 34 128 Nozzle Rate 0 34 Gallons Per Minute 09 14 2009 500 103M A 24 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Operations 25 Operations General Notes For Field Operation 1 7 Lubricate the sprayer as needed See Lubrication on page 50 Hitch the sprayer to the tractor making all electrical hydraulic and if applicable PTO connections See Hitching Tractor to Sprayer on page 12 Make sure that the hand wash tank is full of clean water Have soap available to clean any contami nated areas ALWAYS wear personal safety equip ment as shown at Wear Protective Equipment on page 2 Check and clean if necessary pump nozzles and Whirlfilters Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose bolts pins and hose clamps Check the hoses pumps valves and fittings for leaks When transporting the sprayer DO NOT
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46. damage to the hydraulic pump 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Operations 29 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc o e oo N D E o8 2f ga DS Ls il Qa Oo 500 103M A 09 14 2009 30 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Operating Pump Operating PTO Pump pancer Rotating drive line contact can cause death KEEP AWAY Do not operate without guards attached and drive line securely attached at both ends wanne Never operate the PTO pump without the tractor PTO shield in place and the pump torque bar firmly chained in place 1 To operate a PTO pump engage the PTO shaft slowly at the tractor s idle throttle position 2 Slowly accelerate to the desired PTO RPM On a 540 RPM pump the RPM of the PTO would be the speed at which the dead head pressure reaches 80 PSI or 540 RPM Ona 1000 RPM pump the RPM of the PTO would be the speed at which the dead head pressure reaches 80 PSI or 1000 RPM Operating Hydraulic Pump 1 To operate the hydraulic pump first make sure that the hydraulic hoses are routed correctly so that the pump turns in the correct direction See Hydraulic Pump Hook Up on page 15 2 Torun the pump push the hydraulic lever in the down position 3 When stopping the pump push the hydraulic lever to the float position Note Do not move the hydraulic lever to the neutral posi tion while the hydraulic pump is running To do so may c
47. e tank interior If any debris sediments deposits or growths are seen scrub and rinse the tank before use Unplug uncap the hose and open the valve Begin adding clean water at the filler If water flows freely out the hose close the valve if water does not flow freely out the hose stop add ing water and clear the obstruction 4 Close the valve and complete filling the tank Filling the Main Tank Inspect Main Tank Agitator Jets Refer to Figure 15 The main tank has a 3 port nozzle at the bottom A por tion of the materials to be applied are recirculated through the jets to evenly mix the chemicals and keep insoluble components in suspension Before adding water to the main tank inspect the quad port to see that the ports point toward the tank center and far corners Figure 15 15768 Agitator Jet Orientation 09 14 2009 500 103M A 32 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Main Tank Filling Procedures Refer to Figure 16 Your Great Plains Sprayer fills the tank from the bottom of the tank and uses a standard 2 inch cam lock coupler 6 to connect to the freshwater hose The tank lid is vented and does not need to be opened for tank water fill operations caution When filling the sprayer tank use a check valve or anti siphon device to prevent the previous solution in the tank from infil trating into the fresh wat
48. e pressure gauge This process should be done with the tractor throttle set at normal operating speed Mark this setting on the hydraulic control valve for future reference 9 Open up the agitation valve and reset the throttling valves if applicable See Pressure Adjustments on page 41 Figure 5 Ace Pump Connections HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death Relieve pressure on system before repairing adjusting or disconnecting e Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks Use wood or cardboard inslead of honds Keep all components in good repair 818 339C Rev D 27141 09 14 2009 500 103M A 16 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Great Plains PTO Pump Hookup Advancer Entanglement hazard Keep hands hair loose clothing lan yards and feet well away from a rotating PTO drive line Shut off tractor completely before hitching unhitching or making any adjustments to or near the PTO 1 Position the PTO pump on the tractor s PTO shaft with the coupler bolt removed on the splined end Push the coupler of the pump on to align with notch in the tractor PTO shaft and install bolt For a 540 RPM pump or a 1000 RPM 1 4in spline pump torque the in Grade 8 coupler bolts to 105 ft Ibs Rotate the PTO shaft by hand to make sure the bolts clear the PTO shielding Securely attach the torque bar chain
49. ed sensor if tractor mounted and if new tractor mount the sensor must be installed Your Great Plains dealer can assist with the installation A Raven installation and service manual are provided Once installed and connected for the first time setup and calibration steps are necessary prior to first field opera tions See Sprayer Calibration on page 21 It is important to read and understand the Raven manual before operating the system The operator sets the target volume per area to be sprayed and the SCS 440 automatically maintains the flow regardless of vehicle speed or gear selection A manual override switch allows the operator to manually control flow for system check out and spot spraying Actual volume per area being applied is displayed at all times The SCS 440 additionally functions as an area monitor speed monitor and volume totalizer The following data is needed for Raven setup 28124 Figure 6 Raven SCS 440 and Cab Cable Raven Setup Current 3P300 sprayers include a Raven SCS 440 con troller as standard equipment The controller needs to be installed in the tractor cab and cables run to the sprayer speed sensor and battery prior to first use Consult the included Raven manual for installation instructions This data is retained as long as the SCS 440 remains connected to battery power If power is removed for elec trical work long term tractor parking or welding the data is lost and must be
50. eiaiai a Raa iia 18 Speed Sensors 19 Electro Hydraulic Controller 19 Ace Pump Flow Limiter Optional 20 Flow Limiter Installation 20 Sprayer Calibration reres 21 Manual Pressure Valve eener 21 Speed Calibration eee 22 Rate Calbration 23 Operations eege ee deeg 25 General Notes For Field Operation 25 At the Field on eden etes 25 Operating Checklist cccceceteeseeeeseteeeeeteeeeeees 26 Using Hand Wash Tank eseese 26 TANS DOMING EE 27 Plumbing Overview eseeeeeneee 28 Operating PUMP ssssseeseeeesreesnreesresrrnserensrnrorensernesens 30 Operating PTO Pump 30 Copyright 1999 2006 2007 2009 All rights Reserved Operating Hydraulic Pump 30 Filling Lans eio tho ra Oei spine 31 Filling Hand Wash Tank 31 Filling the Main Tank 31 Inspect Main Tank Agitator Jets 31 Main Tank Filling Procedures 32 Main Water Fill Using Sprayers Pump 33 Main Water Fill Using Supply Pump 34 Adding Chemicals sseeseeeneeeenes 35 Inducting Chemicals Option 36 Foam Marker Tank Fill 36 AGAVO sas dee i cons E E REP E Pa eres 37 Unfolding and Folding Booms 37 Hyd
51. ement part Great Plains reserves the right to inspect any equipment or part which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Great Plains judgement shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or al tered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not de signed This Warranty shall not apply if the product is towed at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must by made through such dealer Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in mate rials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Great Plains liable for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore Great Plains shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control This Warranty does not ex tend to loss of crops losses caused by harvest delays or any expense or loss for labor supplies rental machinery or for any other reason No other warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied is made with respect to this sale and all implied warranties of mer chantability and fitness for a particular pur
52. en you are finished spraying empty the tank and flush the sprayer with water including the pump the nozzles and the bypass line from the throttling valves Properly store the chemical emptied from the tank or dispose of it per label recommendations 09 14 2009 500 103M A 26 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Operating Checklist Each time the sprayer is used check the following Q Check wear and overall condition Check the tractors brakes to make sure they oper a ate properly a Make sure all lights and turn signals are working properly QO Lubricate sprayer as needed Q Booms must be locked in place before transporting a Inspect tank Make sure the hitch is adjusted so that the solution drains to the sump Q Use safety equipment as listed on page 2 c Fill with water and calibrate sprayer BEFORE add ing chemical to the tank m Check the position of the ball valves in the plumb ing to see if they are in the correct position Q Check hoses pumps and valves for any leaks Check nozzle pattern for streaks and non unifor mity Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose bolts and pins Follow Important Safety Information on page 1 i of this Manual Using Hand Wash Tank In the event of an accidental spill of chemicals on skin or in eyes use the Hand Wash Tank to flush away chemi cals Use only potable or distilled water in the tank
53. er Optional on page 20 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Options 55 Great Plains PTO Pumps Pumps are available for 540 rpm PTO 31 1000 rpm 1 in PTO 32 If ordered with a new 3P300 see option s above the pump is pre installed prior to delivery AE 1 Part Description Option Numbers PUMP 3 POINT 540 ASSY 81 507 051A PUMP 3 POINT 1000 1 3 8 ASSY 382 507 052A Pump kit weights 507 051A 23 Ibs 10 kg 507 052A 22 Ibs 10 kg Speed Sensors The standard 3P300 does not include a speed sensor which is required by the Auto Control system to regulate material rate based on current speed Optional sensors kits detect speed via wheel rotation or radar ground speed If the tractor already has a speed sensor a Y cable is available to share its signal with the Raven 440 control ler Radar Speed Sensor This easy to install precision sensor may be mounted on either the tractor or the sprayer It is compatible with a wide variety of agricultural cab controls and may be used for implements other than the 3P300 when not spraying Your Great Plains dealer can assist you with installation EC d Part Description Option Number TSF RADAR KIT 43 509 289A Figure 40 12229 Great Plains PTO Pump Figure 41 27153 Radar Speed Sensor 09 14 2009 500 103M A 56 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Raven Wheel Speed Sensor
54. er is operated use cable ties to fix their position Make sure the hoses do not bind or kink when the boom is folded or raised If so route the hoses to prevent kinking and binding If hoses are damaged replace as necessary Periodically check for loose bolts and tighten Inspect all parts of the sprayer for wear and rust Repair and paint parts as necessary Equipment Cleanup Clean nozzles with a low pressure less than 30 psi air hose Replace worn nozzle parts Haul a supply tank of water for field cleaning of the spray tank and booms NEVER wash tank out in the yard or at a car wash Dispose of leftover chemical in the same manner described on the manufacturer s label of the chemical last used in the sprayer Rinse out the tank and spray the rinse water on the last field that was sprayed Flush the sprayer with fresh water and spray the water in the field that was last sprayed While the sprayer is being flushed at the field turn the boom section switches on to flush the nozzles then turn them off to flush out the bypass lines Repeat this procedure several times Whirlfilter amp Clean Out There are two Whirlfilters on the Great Plains Sprayer One filters the water entering the tank and the other fil ters the chemical solution being sprayed Figure 25 28162 WhirlFilter Operation 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Maintenance and Lubrication 45 Solution W
55. er source and contaminating it IMPORTANT Never add chemicals to an empty tank Before adding the chemical to the tank make sure the tank is at least one half full The concentrate should not be poured into an empty tank Add chemicals at the field See page 35 Note Tank Straps The tank straps that wrap around the sprayer tank may become loose after the first few hours of oper ation This occurs when the tank settles in the sad dle Polyethylene tanks are especially susceptible to this Retighten the tank straps to secure the tank 1 Check that the hand wash tank is full Refer to Figure 13 on page 29 2 Check that shutoff and cleanout valves 10 are in their normal positions for field operations see table at right Set all boom switches to OFF caution Do not add the chemical until the sprayer is in the field just prior to spraying When adding the chemical follow the manu facturer s instructions for mixing the spray solution in order to achieve the desired application rate mally Open Figure 16 15772 Quick Fill Ball Valve ff f CS PRE N VALVE SETTINGS SPRAYER VALVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS E Wm Tour IONE E valve 3 to PROAT Tolan instructions l QUICK FILL W SUPPLY PUMP Set valve 1 to CLOSED Set valve 2 to CLOSED Set valve 3 to FRONT I PREND set valve 43 fo REAR Sei valve E 4 CHEM INDUCTOR to T
56. exceed 20 mph and DO NOT transport with chemical in the tank NEVER allow anyone to ride on the sprayer At the Field 8 9 Make sure all tank shut off valves are turned on Calibrate sprayer with water only not chemical and water Calibrate with the sprayer tank half full of water Refer to the calibration procedures in the Application Guide IMPORTANT Make sure to read the label on the chemical com pound that is to be applied It is the law 10 11 12 Consider how the chemical will be stored and how you will dispose of the chemical according to the chemical label When calibrating filling the tank or working around chemicals wear protective clothing that covers the body See Wear Protective Equipment on page 2 Never open a container with your bare hands When filling the sprayer it is better to mix the chemi cal in the field where it is to be applied Position the sprayer 100 feet from any well or other water source before mixing the chemical caution Read and follow chemical manufacturer s instructions Some chemicals and cause serious burns lung damage and even death 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Safely and carefully add the chemical to the sprayer tank By law rinsing of the used chemical container must be repeated three times The container should then be punctured to prevent future use An alterna tive is to jet rinse or pressure ri
57. ey 43 in keyway and install impeller on until forward shaft snap ring 3 rests against inner shaft face of forward bearing 2 14 Place lock washer and 3 in lock nut on shaft Press rear bearing 42 over shaft 6 and tighten nut Insert rear internal bearing snap ring 15 Replace volute o ring or gasket 2 volute and 7 Slide rubber slinger over shaft 6 and push back four 3 in x 4in cap screws to front bearing 2 16 Position coupler in pump shaft slot and fill cavity sur 8 Clean old sealant from mounting frame seal bore rounding coupler with grease Install o ring 60 in shaft groove 17 Install motor by aligning motor tang and coupler 10 Apply non hardening Type 2 Permatex or similar SCHEER cer Up under stationary seal flange 18 Install four Biel cap screws 9 RN E Figure 30 23373 Qo Ace Hydraulic Pump 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Maintenance and Lubrication 49 Ace Belt Drive Pump Seal Replacement Refer to Figure 31 1 Loosen 4 in x in long hex screws which attach 6 Apply a small portion of non hardening sealant to the pump volute to the mounting frame Remove new seal case to assure good seal mounting frame f bore Insert case into bore volute from mounting frame 7 Make sure non rotating seal portion is properly Remove impeller from pump shaft Use file or sim seated by tapping lightly with suitable tool ilar tool to unscrew in clockwi
58. for more information Refer to Figure 5 1 The pressure hose coming out of the tractor remotes must be connected to the motor inlet port CT on cur rent pumps A on older pumps and the return line connected to the motor outlet O on current pumps B on older pumps 2 Before operating place a stop in the Neutral position for the tractor hydraulics so that the hydraulic lever can only be moved to the float and forward down positions Refer to the tractor s operators manual or tractor dealer on information for the neutral stop Note DO NOT move the hydraulic lever into the neutral position while the hydraulic pump is running To do so may cause damage to the hydraulic pump 3 To determine the correct setting of the flow rate start out with the hydraulic flow control valve set at a mini mum flow for the pair of outlets that operate the pump 4 With water in the sprayer tank and in the pump place the hydraulic lever in the float position 5 Open up the sprayer flow control valve to its maxi mum setting 6 Start the tractor and engage the pump by placing the hydraulic lever in the down forward position 7 Once the system builds pressure close the agitation valve shut off the boom section switches and close the throttling valves if applicable 8 The pump is now at dead head pressure and the hydraulic control valve must be adjusted so that the spray pressure reaches 80 PSI maximum on the nozzl
59. fresh water The Parts manual has current compo nents part numbers Refer to Figure 28 Before removing a leaking pump run the pump with ade quate water in the tank to diagnose the actual pump problem If fluid leaks out between the front suction housing and the rear volute housing the housing gasket may be dried out Give the gasket adequate time to absorb moisture and swell up If necessary retighten the volute housing 9 by alternating on opposite sides until all nuts 9 are torqued to 16 18 ft lbs It is a good practice to apply grease to both sides of the gasket to prevent shrinkage If seal replacement is required 1 Disassemble pump and clean all components 2 Assemble the ceramic ring seat of the mechanical seal into the volute housing of the pump Make sure the ceramic seat is positioned square into the volute housing Clean off any grease or dirt from pump shaft i and dry the shaft so the rubber bellows on the mechani cal seal will adhere to the shaft properly when assembled Bolt up the pump input bearing housing not shown to the volute housing using bolts 3 and with spacers not furnished for alignment and assembly of the shaft seal Assemble the seal without its spring on the pump shaft by pushing on the inside rubber portion of the seal using water as the lubrication The graphite seal face should touch the white ceramic seat face The rubber bellows adhering to the pump
60. he pump at full chain extension through the full range of three point hitch operations This prevents the torque arm from snap ping the chain to full extension at PTO startup Ace PTO belt driven centrifugal pumps may be swung to the bottom top or either side of the tractor PTO shaft in order to make it fit a particular tractor The pump oper ates satisfactorily in all these positions IMPORTANT Remember that the discharge port in the volute should always be at the top the 12 o clock or 3 o clock posi tion to aid in priming 09 14 2009 500 103M A 18 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Cab and Optional Components Raven SCS 440 The Raven SCS 440 Sprayer Control System is stan dard and the sprayer side components other than speed sensor are pre installed The SCS 440 system consists of a computer based Con trol Console a Speed Sensor a turbine type Flow Meter and a motorized Control Valve The Console mounts directly in the cab of the tractor for easy operator use The optional speed sensor is usually tractor mounted The motorized Control Valve and Flow Meter mount to the framework supporting the boom valves Appropriate cabling is furnished for field installation The controller module must be installed in the tractor cab prior to first use and must be connected to one or more tractor systems including battery power red black existing or new spe
61. hirlfilter Clean Out Refer to Figure 26 and Figure 13 on page 29 1 2 Fill the sprayer tank with water and turn the pump on With the pump running slowly open the clean out valve 8 and allow the grit to flow out into a bucket Clean out the solution Whirlfilter only when the sprayer tank is filled with water and no chemical has been added Close the clean out valve and turn off the pump Dispose of the grit and water in the same manner described on the manufacturer s label of the latest chemical used in the sprayer Inlet Whirlfilter Clean Out Refer to Figure 27 and Figure 13 on page 29 1 2 Start with an empty sprayer tank Position a bucket under the plug in the sump of the Whirlfilter and allow the grit to fall out Screw the plug back in using pipe thread sealant to seal the plug Dispose of the grit and water in the same manner described on the manufacturer s label of the latest chemical used in the sprayer Figure 26 15787 Whirlfilter Clean Out Valve Figure 27 15772 Quick Fill Ball Valve 09 14 2009 500 103M A 46 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Pump Maintenance amp Repair Great Plains PTO Pump The Great Plains pump is designed for long life and ser vice After some years a mechanical seal may weep slightly but if it starts to drip the pump needs disassem bly Before disassembling the pump be sure to flush it with
62. icals may be added at the tank top or by using the optional inductor 1 Check that the hand wash tank is full of fresh potable or distilled water 2 Before you add the chemical to the tank make sure the tank is at least one half full of water Never add chemicals to an empty tank Do not add water after adding chemicals Make sure the freshwater hose is disconnected and the inlet shutoff closed Refer to Figure 13 on page 29 3 Check that shutoff and cleanout valves 6 0 are set to their Normal field positions see table on page 32 Set all boom switches to OFF 4 Park the sprayer so that you will be facing downwind when adding chemicals at the lid or at the inductor 5 Keep the spray solution away from all skin Wear pro tective clothing and goggles If the solutions comes in contact with the body wash off the contaminated area with soap and water 6 Do not smoke while handling chemicals Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the chemical manufacturer 8 Dispose of empty chemical containers properly By law rinsing of the used chemical container must be repeated three times Puncture the container to pre vent future use An alternative is to jet rinse or pres sure rinse the container caution If using liquid fertilizer or any other chemical corrosive to brass install a Great Plains 507 034V gauge protector at the inlet of the agitation gauge 18 Failure to do so results in cor
63. intain constant concentration with materials that might otherwise tend to precipitate sediment or stratify Refer to Figure 22 The Agitation Valve 1 controls the amount of recircula tion Use the agitation gauge to set a reference pressure for the agitation Unfolding and Folding Booms This is an overview of boom operations For full details see the Boom Operator manual On the standard 3P300 sprayer each boom is on a sep arate hydraulic circuit With either electro hydraulic option the booms are on a common circuit but may be operated independently With optional controls the color code is Control Function Green Left Boom Red Right Boom Regardless of circuit connections boom sides may be folded and unfold individually or simultaneously There is no risk of arm interference In addition to folding for transport and storage the initial movement during folding is a slight boom tilt which may be used to clear obstacles particularly during turns An arm may be left folded during a field pass if needed Be sure to shut off the nozzles for that side Hydraulic Elevator Option Raise and lower to the desired boom height using the tractor hydraulics Make sure the boom doesn t settle hydraulically lower in height during the operation of the sprayer With optional controls the color code is Control Function Yellow Elevator G Wii I i Figure 22 15783 Agitation
64. ll vs Induct Inductor Valve Optional On Off 5 9 amp y 3 Q ther key components are 6 Main Inlet Quick Connect amp Valve Normally Closed 7 Right Tank Inlet Shutoff Optional Normally Closed 8 Whirlfilter amp Drain Valve Normally Closed 9 Agitator Inlet Shutoff Valve Normally Open 10 Sight Gauge Shutoff Valve Normally Open Inlet Whirlfilter amp Main Tank Sump Port Left and Right Pump Solution Whirlfilter amp Flow Meter Bypass Control Butterfly Valve 3 Way Boom Manifold Valves Agitation Gauge G s Inductor Valves operate by moving their handles to point at the function on the decal or toward the pipe desired on an otherwise unmarked selector valve Shut off valves are open when the handle is parallel to the piping and closed when the handle is perpendicular In normal spraying operations fluid is drawn from the main tank via the Left sump 12 and passes through the pump Se VALVE SETTINGS SPRAYER VALVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPRAYING Set valve 1 to OPEN Set valve 2 to OPEN Set valve 3 to FRONT CHEMICAL INDUCTION Set valve 1 to OPEN Set valve 2 to CLOSED et valve 3 to FRONT Follow instructions for CHEMICAL INDUCTION QUICK FILL W SUPPLY PUMP Sei valve BI to CLOSED Sel valve 82 I to CLOSED Set valve 43 to FRONT 3 z i QUICK FILL W SPRAYER PUMP Set valve
65. nnect return hose to Low Pressure Return Port when available 4 Shut off boom and agitation valves on the sprayer to deadhead the sprayer pump flow 5 Adjust the flow control on the tractor to the minimum flow setting turtle 6 Move the hydraulic lever to the Lower Retract posi tion LIMI Figure 9 23395 Ace Pump Flow Limiter Note Always shut the pump off in the Float position This eliminates high pressure being trapped in the return line and protects hydraulic seals Avoid returning the oil to the remote valve use the Low Pressure Return port when available 7 Adjustthe flow control on the tractor until the sprayer system dead head pressure is 80 psi Note If the flow limiter stops the flow of oil to the motor 7a Move the hydraulic lever to the Neutral posi tion This removes the oil pressure from the flow limiter and allows it to reset 7b Adjust the flow control to a lower flow position 7c Repeat step 6 and step 7 8 Setsprayer pressure by opening the agitation valve 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Preparation and Setup 21 Sprayer Calibration Sprayer calibration prepares your sprayer for operation and diagnoses nozzle wear This gives you optimum per formance from your nozzles and ensures accurate appli cation Equipment that may be needed 817 199C Calibration Container Great Plains Nozzle Tip Calculator 832 038C U S cust
66. nse the container When adding chemical remain at least 100 feet from any water well or fresh water source Follow chemi cal manufacturer s recommendations for safe han dling of chemicals Adjust throttling valves on the boom valves and the manual pressure adjustment valve if applicable Adjust the boom height required for the nozzles and spacing to be used Refer to nozzle tables in the Application Guide Note nearby crops houses gardens people etc Apply spray when the wind is 5 mph 8 kph or less to minimize drift Use nozzle tips with the largest practi cal openings Operate the sprayer boom at the low est practical height and lowest practical pressure If possible work crosswise to the wind starting from the downwind side of the field This will prevent heading directly into the chemical fumes Drive at the same speed used for calibration Refer to Application Guide Keep your sprayer calibrated When turning at the end of a field make sure you are correct on the rows so that the boom will not overlap on crop previously sprayed Check the sprayer initially and periodically for loose bolts pins and hose clamps Check the hoses pumps valves and fittings for leaks Check the condition of hoses and connections fre quently Release system pressure before working on the sprayer by shutting off the pump and the individ ual boom section switches Always wear rubber gloves when making repairs or adjustments Wh
67. ntire sprayer system with clean water Clean out Whirlfilters See Whirlfilter Clean Out on page 44 Circulate 3 5 gallons 11 19 liters of antifreeze Great Plains strongly recommends the use of recre ational vehicle antifreeze through the system includ ing the pump hoses and nozzles A cast iron pump must be either full of RV antifreeze or completely empty of all liquid to avoid corrosion If the contents of the pump is unclear it is advisable to drain the pump remove it and place it in a warm dry environment during the winter IMPORTANT Regular antifreeze is harmful or fatal to animals and humans Use carefully according to the label s instruc tions We strongly recommend the use of recreational vehicle RV antifreeze which does not exhibit these harmful side effects 6 Remove nozzles disconnect the control box and place them indoors with the pump 7 Wash off the exterior of the sprayer thoroughly using a safe solvent or soap and water 8 Inspect all parts of the sprayer for wear and rust Repair and paint parts as necessary 9 Fully retract all cylinders to prevent rust on exposed rods Where cylinders do not fully retract either dis connect rod ends to allow retraction or coat exposed rods with grease IMPORTANT Remove grease prior to next use to prevent seal dam age 10 Store the sprayer in a dry area away from direct sun light where children do not play
68. off tractor completely before hitching unhitching or making any adjustments to or near the PTO 1 540 rpm PTO Pump Attach the pump to the tractor PTO shaft by tighten ing the three screwdriver slotted set screws and jam nuts in the coupler Make certain the set screws are in line with the retaining groove on the tractor PTO shaft 1000 rpm PTO Pump Attach the pump to the tractor PTO shaft Make sure screwdriver slotted set screws are aligned with retaining groove on tractor PTO shaft BUT DO NOT TIGHTEN Next align the split in the slit ring locking collar with corresponding split in the pump drive shaft Securely tighten the in hex head set screw in the locking collar then tighten the three slotted head set screws and jam nuts 2 To keep the pump body from rotating with the tractor PTO shaft affix one end of a torque chain to the cold shut shackle on the pump and one end to the tractor 3 Securely attach the torque bar chain to the tractor drawbar Allow just enough slack to permit a full range of three point hitch operations such as raising lowering and leveling Note Do not fasten the pump rigidly in position with the Torque Chain To do so will cause damage to the pump Fasten the pump so that the chain holds the pump and that there can be slack in the chain 4 Rotate the pump housing in the direction of PTO rotation to the full extension of the chain If a tarp strap is available use it to hold t
69. omary units English or 832 058C Metric English Russian legends General calculator e Stopwatch or wristwatch with second hand Manual Pressure Valve Refer to Figure 10 When the manual pressure valve 2 is full open the pressure adjustment can be very sensitive f sprayer is equipped with an automatic controller the butterfly valve will have to move more often causing additional wear f your 2007 sprayer is equipped with manual controls plumbing the pressure adjustment switch on the con trol box will be more sensitive and it will be hard to set the pressure To decrease the sensitivity set the manual pressure adjustment valve as follows 1 Open the control valve so that it is wide open and there is full flow to the sprayer booms On a sprayer with manual controls adjust the pressure switch On an automatic controller open the butterfly valve until it is full open 2 Shutthe manual pressure adjustment valve down so the pressure is about 20 PSI greater than the pres sure you will spray at The pressure the spray will be applied at is determined when calibrating sprayer Refer to the Application Guide With this valve set it will decrease the flow through the electric ball valve and reduce the sensitivity of the pres sure adjustment switch Us LITERS FLUID oz 60 Sg 56 NOZZLE TIP CALCULATOR 0 832 0380
70. orting the sprayer be sure to watch the height clearances for the folded boom to prevent damage and possible injury pancer Contact with electrical power lines by booms can cause death by electrocution 6 Do not exceed 20 mph 32 kph transporting the sprayer 7 Do not transport sprayer while filled with chemical mixture Note If a suitable water source exists at the field trans port the sprayer with main tank empty The weight of the sprayer more than doubles when the main tank is full A WARNING EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed Loss of vehicle control and or machine can result TIT Sprayer Configuration Weight 8P300 CF500 Empty 1951 Ibs 885 kg 3P300 CF500 Full 4448 Ibs 2018 kg 3P300 CF600 Empty 1996 Ibs 905 kg 3P300 CF600 Full 4494 Ibs 2039 kg 09 14 2009 500 103M A 28 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Plumbing Overview Refer to Figure 12 A basic knowledge of how the sprayer is plumbed helps you understand how to operate your Great Plains Sprayer Throughout this manual the components on this diagram are described with the terminology labeling these components Five of the valves are labeled on the sprayer decals Agitator Selector Valve Manual Throttle Valve Spray Drain Selector Valve Product Valve Optional Tank Fi
71. osed when not in use Run pump when inductor is in use DE 818 303C outside face of inductor tank 1 total Warning Parking Stand ANWINAINING PARKING STAND Park with empty tank only Parking with full tank can cause unit to fip over 8 18 655C 818 655C front face right of center 3 point frame 1 total 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Important Safety Information 9 Caution General Sprayer CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage Read ond understand owner s manual before operating sprayer Hitch sprayer to tractor BEFORE filling sprayer tank Do field BEFORE transporting fasten appropriate fold pins and transport chains NOT transport sprayer with chemical in solution tank Add chemical at the NEVER ride on sprayer Escaping hydraulic fluid can cause serious injury when equipped with hydraulic components p 818 324C top of tank walkboard end 1 total Caution Tractor Hookup A CAUTION To void Injury or Machine Damage Place the transmission in park and turn off tractor engine BEFORE attaching 3 Point and PTO pump Secure sprayer to tractor BEFORE removing parking stands DS 818 466C left side top hitch weldment 1 total Safety Hand Wash Tank HANDWASH TANK 818 304C left side of hand wash tank 1 total
72. pose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby dis claimed and excluded from this sale This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Great Plains Manufac turing Incorporated within 10 days from the date of original purchase 09 14 2009 500 103M A 60 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Index 61 Index A clothing eanan aaa 2a Oloves ee 44 accidents 26 31 components plumbing 28 graphite ssesssesssssss 50 Ace Pump 15 20 47 54 concentrate 3 32 H adding chemical 32 ee 18 hand wash tank 3 25 26 31 Adding Chemicals 35 containers eeeesseeeeee 3 35 handles valves 28 ell Ee 11 COITOSIVOS i tenant et ee dea 35 hazard overflow 36 adjusting flow limiter 20 customer service 11 headphones 2 agitator nissan 37 D hearing protection 2 alert symbol 1 DANGER defined 1 height boom 41 antifreeze eeeusss 40 44 data setup
73. properly by instruc tions on the chemical label Securely attach the boom parking stands onto the Great Plains boom refer to the boom operator man ual for the mounting instructions Lower and pin the front boom stands so they are the same level as the parking stands on the boom Secure the pins in the front stands with the wire attached to each pin refer to Parking Stand Park the sprayer on a flat level area where wind can not blow it over and preferably where it is sheltered from direct sunlight If the ground is soft place a board or plate under the parking stands to widen the ground contact area Make sure the sprayer remains level Lower the 3 Point on the tractor and bring the boom to rest on the support Unhook the PTO pump or unplug hydraulic lines from the hydraulic pump which ever is applicable Disconnect all electrical connections Remove the 3 Point pins from the tractor and pull the tractor away from the sprayer ANWINAINING PARKING STAND Park with empty tank only Parking with full tank can cause unit lo tip over 818 655C 222222222229 Figure 23 14672 Parking Stand 09 14 2009 500 103M A 40 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Storage 1 Empty solution from the tank clean the chemical inductor if included and store or dispose of the chemical as recommended by the manufacturer s chemical label Flush the e
74. raulic Elevator Option 37 Field Operation esesseseseeemeennnne 38 Auto Control Spraying PDasses eee 38 Manual Control Spraying Passes 2007 38 Sne DEE 39 Storage E A0 Adjustments is 41 General Field Adjustments 41 Boom Helght EE 41 Nozzle Pressure 41 Tank Straps tee ees 41 Pressure Adjustments 41 Troubleshooting 42 Maintenance and Lubrication 44 Maintenance oiiaii inei EE Ee EEEa VAKRA 44 General Information esesseeeese 44 Equipment OCeamup 44 Whirlfilter Clean Out eeeeeeeeese 44 Solution Whirlfilter Clean Out 45 Inlet Whirlfilter Clean Out 45 Pump Maintenance amp Repair 46 Great Plains PTO Pump 46 Ace PUMPS ihi Eee dre aes 47 Ace Hydraulic Pump Seal Replacement 47 Ace Pump Disassembly 47 Ace Pump Assembly 48 Ace Belt Drive Pump Seal Replacement 49 Eubrication revs uico ir tee e tene 50 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Great Plains Manufacturing Inc ass
75. rease Quantity 3 pumps PTO Pump if applicable 410 1 zerk located on rear gear case cover and marked by decal Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 5 pumps 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Options 51 Options Booms and Mounts The standard 3P300 sprayer does not include booms Booms are sold as separate products not sprayer Option numbers When ordered with a new sprayer booms are pre installed prior to delivery The 3P300 sprayer supports Great Plains CF500 50 foot and CF600 60 foot booms The booms have Options for nozzle spacing Part Number CF500 Boom Description Option CROSS FOLD 50 FT BOOM WET BOOM KIT 20 50 20 509 271L 509 272L CF600 WET BOOM KIT 30 50 30 CROSS FOLD 60 FT BOOM WET BOOM KIT 20 60 20 509 269L WET BOOM KIT 30 60 30 509 270L If ordering a boom for a new or existing 3P300 sprayer be sure to specify one of the following kits Part Numbers 501 570A 505 510A Description 3P 300 FIXED MOUNT 3P300 HYD HITCH Both mount kits include 2 sets of poppet style QD fit tings The boom hoses otherwise are terminated with 9 16 FJIC connectors The 505 510A kit includes a hydraulic elevator For other boom Options contact your Great Plains dealer or see the boom Operator manual Calibration Accessories Your boom includes a nozzle calculator and sample con tainer Export booms include a metri
76. s iiio aem 54 Hi qb 61 Ace Flow Limiter 54 Copyright 1999 2006 2007 All rights Reserved Great Plains Manufacturing Inc provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Great Plains Manufacturing Inc assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the infor mation contained herein Great Plains Manufacturing Inc reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future Great Plains Manufacturing Incorporated Trademarks The following are trademarks of Great Plains Mfg Inc Application Systems Ausherman Land Pride Great Plains All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Important Safety Information 1 Important Safety Information Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that fol lows it In addition to design and configuration of equip ment hazard
77. se direction left hand thread 8 Place o ring over pump shaft and slide downward Oil face of new ceramic portion with light lubricating Ceramic rotating portion of the seal may now be oil and place over o ring and press downward to con removed tact with the stationary portion Using two screwdrivers inserted in mounting frame 9 Install impeller on shaft left hand thread Tighten by weep holes pry non rotating portion of the seal inserting a file or similar tool into impeller vane and toward the threaded part of the shaft and finish turn counter clockwise while holding shaft steady EE 10 Replace gasket volute and four 4 in x 34in long If seal case is difficult to extract from the mounting hex screws frame seal bore two screwdrivers may be used to further dislodge the seal Figure 31 16141 Ace Belt Drive Pump Seal 09 14 2009 500 103M A 50 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Lubrication lt Multipurpose Multipurpose n Multipurpose Intervals service hours at spray lube H K grease lube oil lube 5 which lubrication is required Elevator Slide if applicable pads and exposed vertical tube bearing surfaces Type of Lubrication Dry graphite or NLGI grade 2 grease Quantity coat surface lightly Ace Pump if applicable ve bd 10 1 zerk located on belt idler arm casting Type of Lubrication G
78. shaft should not protrude more than gin 1 6mm beyond the stainless steel ring on the impeller side of the seal Assemble the seal s spring and the impeller being careful not to move the mechanical seal that has been positioned on the pump shaft Torque the impeller bolt D 16 18 ft lbs 22 24 N m Remove the three bolts and spacers Using gun grease lubricate the gasket 6 Assemble the gasket and suction housing using bolts flat washers and locknuts Torque nuts 16 18 ft Ibs Figure 28 GP Centrifugal Pump Assembly 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Maintenance and Lubrication 47 Ace Pumps The Ace pump is designed for long life and service After some years a mechanical seal may weep slightly but if it starts to drip the pump will have to be disassembled Before disassembly be sure to wash it out with fresh water Ace Hydraulic Pump Seal Replacement Refer to Figure 29 Ace Pump Disassembly 1 Remove four gin hex head cap screws 9 from rear of motor Remove motor 18 and coupler Remove rear internal bearing snap ring 1 3 Remove four sin x 4in hex head cap screws from mounting frame Remove volute 4 Remove in lock nut from shaft 46 Insert a flat file into impeller vane to hold stationary CAUTION Excess torque may cause damage to plastic impellers 5 Press shaft 46 out of impeller using one in hex head cap screw from step 1 Remove impeller
79. tank 33 CAT Ee 20 56 discharge port 17 installation flow limiter 20 Cat IV N ee 13 disposal SAPERNE 3 44 J category hitch ssuse 13 PETI ENDE C 26 John Deere 20 56 CAUTION defined 1 E joy stick cnni 53 centrifugal pump 46 Electrical Connections 13 L CF500 boom 10 51 electrocution ere 4 labels hose 14 CF600 boom esee 10 51 electro hydraulic 13 53 leaks LS 4 checklists BIBVAIOR ue he ere 14 37 51 left hand defined 10 operating 26 elevatorslide sss 50 lights esses 4 parking ensarrar 39 empty tank re a _ load Sensing 20 pre setup 12 FE LS Closed 20 storage va eech Reg M edit E EE 40 filling main tank ire 32 LS206N eee 54 chemical containers 35 e eet 51 lubrication 44 50 chemicals 2 3 25 26 32 35 flow limiter rs 20 54 M Chemicals Inducting 36 How meter sss 18 Magnavox 0 56 children ee 4 UD EE o5 Main tank fill 31 circuits hydraulic 14 foam marker o 13 53 maintenance
80. ted as the 3P300 has no wheels Route the harness included with the sensor to the speed sensor input Electro Hydraulic Controller If the sprayer has the optional electro hydraulic E H controller page 53 it includes either a switchbox or joy stick controller that must be mounted in the tractor cab An installation manual is included with the option The joystick style controller includes an assortment of U bolts for attaching the joystick to the hydraulic lever that will control the sprayer boom and elevator circuit The switchbox includes a mounting base Customer or dealer supplied fasteners or mounting tape are required Mount the switchbox at a convenient location that does not obstruct the view of the highway or key tractor and implement functions Route the harness to the hitch Connect power leads to a 12Vdc source Color code is Red Positive Black Negative and ground If possible connect to tractor power on the device side of a main power switch or relay so that there is no risk of E H solenoids consuming battery power when not in use ZA en T 6 rs AIS E um preiar SACS CAG SS PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CAB 7 de NN E P N LE o in E E Ss dE NS H z RADAR SPEED SENSOR CABLE Ce E EE V p NN A p Le EU b T um RK g gt
81. tematic inspection costly maintenance repairs and down time can be avoided DANGER Read and follow chemical manufacturer s instructions Some chemicals and cause serious burns lung damage and even death As warning Before working on servicing or making adjustments on sprayer always disengage power shut off tractor engine make sure all moving parts have stopped and all pressure in the sys tem is relieved A Always wear rubber gloves when making repairs or adjust ments A Make sure all safety equipment mentioned in Wear Pro tective Equipment on page 2 are stored in an easily accessible place but protected from potential contamination from dust or chemicals General Information If equipment is to be used in freezing or near freezing conditions protect pump and plumbing system by thor oughly draining liquid and pumping antifreeze Great Plains strongly recommends the use of recreational vehi cle antifreeze solution through the plumbing system The cast iron pump must be either full of RV antifreeze or completely empty of all liquid to avoid corrosion If the contents of the pump is unclear it is advisable to drain the pump remove it and place it in a warm dry environ ment during the winter Check the condition of the sprayer hoses and clamps Fix all leaks by tightening hose clamps or fittings If the pump is leaking refer to the pump maintenance section If the hoses are dragging when the spray
82. that desired rates are achieved Check sight gauge to confirm Manual Control Spraying Passes 2007 With maintenance up to date calibration complete water material loaded and agitation adjusted typical field operation includes these steps 1 Check that fill drain and clean out valves 6 7 8 are closed and 2 as adjusted front spray and 5 closed 9 and 10 open Line up at field edge Unfold booms Set 3 point or elevator to desired canopy clearance Set elevator switch off or circuit to neutral to hold height Raven SCS 313 POWER ON MASTER OFF Boom sections ON Pump on Raven MASTER ON As spray reaches nozzles accelerate to spraying speed At pass end MASTER OFF pump may be left on Raise one or both boom sides as needed for turns Lower boom s MASTER ON Monitor SCS 313 pressure reading and monitor the sight gauge to confirm that material is being con sumed at the expected rate 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Operations 39 Parking The following list should be followed when unhitching the sprayer See Storage on page 40 for more information about long term storage of the sprayer 1 Park the sprayer in an open area where power lines buildings etc will not come in contact with the folded boom Fold the spray booms Drain the sprayer tank of any excess water or chemi cal Dispose of or store chemical
83. the first few hours of operation This occurs when the tank settles in the saddle Polyethylene tanks are especially susceptible to this Retighten the tank straps to secure the tank Pressure Adjustments One of the most important areas of controlling the sprayer accuracy is to have the proper pressure when spraying The pressure is determined when the sprayer is calibrated Refer to Calibration Procedures in the Application Guide The electric butterfly valve is used to adjust the pressure to the booms It is controlled automatically by the SCS 440 and manually by a switch on the SCS 313 The boom pressure is displayed by the boom pressure mode of the SCS 440 and by the gauge on the SCS 313 To adjust the pressure on SCS 313 hold the pressure adjust toggle switch up for more pressure down for less pressure As the tank level decreases the boom pressure may change SCS 440 compensates automatically On SCS 313 check boom pressure gauge frequently and make sure that the pressure doesn t change Generally the boom pressure will need to be adjusted up slightly when the tank level decreases Refer to Figure 24 When the manual pressure adjustment valve is wide open the pressure adjust switch is very sensitive To decrease the sensitivity of the pressure adjust set the manual pressure adjustment valve See Manual Pres sure Valve on page 21 Figure 24 15783 Pressure Valves 0
84. to the tractor drawbar Allow just enough slack to permit a full range of three point hitch operations such as raising lowering and leveling Rotate the pump housing in the direction of PTO rotation to the full extension of the chain Hook the tarp strap so that the pump holds the chain at full extension through the full range of three point hitch operations This prevents the torque arm from snapping the chain to full extension at PTO startup Tie up any loose hoses with cable ties to prevent hose damage With water in the sprayer tank and water in the pump engage the PTO shaft slowly with the tractor engine idling Once the system builds pressure close the agitation valve shut off the boom section switches and close throttling valves if applicable Sprayers with auto matic controllers do not have throttling valves The pump is now at dead head pressure Adjust the engine RPM so that the spray pressure reaches 80 PSI maximum on the nozzle pressure gage or the PTO speed reaches the rated RPM 540 or 1000 whichever is first Never exceed the rated tractor PTO RPM This is the RPM needed to spray but without excess pressure in the sprayer s plumbing 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Preparation and Setup 17 Ace PTO Pump Hookup oancer Entanglement hazard Keep hands hair loose clothing lan yards and feet well away from a rotating PTO drive line Shut
85. tor Product valve to TANK FILL Connect the supply hose to the quick fill Cam Lock coupler 6 9 Turn on the water N e HNH TANK FILL pee Figure 17 TP 15920 10 Open the quick fill ball valve 6 Sump Valve for Self Fill 11 Start the sprayer pump 12 Stop filling by first stopping the pump then closing the inlet valve 6 S P 1 7 PA A PA INDUCTOR ON H d WE d i iy INDUCTOR OFF RN I INDUCT 2 a d V NDS p Product TANK FILL Ce d due Figure 18 15802 Product and Inductor Valves 09 14 2009 500 103M A 34 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Main Water Fill Using Supply Pump As warning If relying on gravity make sure the supply tank is higher than the sprayer tank If relying on an external pump make sure there is sufficient pressure at the tank inlet nominally at least 10 psi Failure to do so can cause back flow from the sprayer tank causing sickness serious injury or death from water contami nation IMPORTANT If the supply pump at the water source is a positive dis placement type do not start it until after opening the ball valve 6 at the inlet Steps 1 and 2 are on page 32
86. uctor tank 14 Open the inductor lid Note The inductor lid is vented and the inductor may be operated with the lid on or off 15 Open the inductor shutoff valve 5 and inspect to ensure that there is no back flow of water from the tank into the inductor Close the valve 16 Add the chemical to the inductor tank Put the lid on the tank 17 Open the inductor shutoff valve 5 When the required amount of chemical has been added and the inductor tank is empty close the inductor shutoff valve 5 18 Turn the pump off 19 Set the Product valve 4 to OFF Centered 20 Set the left tank inlet valve 3 to OFF Centered or Front SPRAY Foam Marker Tank Fill Consult the separate manual provided with the marker system for information on selecting mixing loading and applying marker foam CHEMICAL OVERFLOW HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death from chemical overflow Keep inductor tank valve closed when not in use Run pump when inductor is in use 818 303C Rev B FA Ke Il d b T 1 Pie s K Ml a INDUCTOR ON g r E i INDUCTOR OFF J INDUCT Id P Product TANK FIL Pa i 1lve OFF Figure 21 15802 Product and Inductor Valves 500 103M A 09 14 2009 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Operations 37 Agitation The agitator bleeds off some of the material flow and recirculates it through orifices at the bottom of the tank It helps ma
87. umes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the infor mation contained herein Great Plains Manufacturing Inc reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future Great Plains Manufacturing Incorporated Trademarks The following are trademarks of Great Plains Mfg Inc Application Systems Ausherman Land Pride Great Plains All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America 09 14 2009 500 103M A 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Table of Contents Options fie ce ee EE Booms and Mounts Calibration Accessories sssseseeeeese 51 Radar Speed Sensor s es 55 Chemical Inductor sseseeseneenee 52 Raven Wheel Speed Sensor 56 Soi m 52 hee EE 56 Auto Control Plumbing eeeeeeeeeee 52 Appendix eere nennen nnne 57 Electro Hydraulic Controller 53 Specifications and Capachtles 57 High Volume Foam Marker AAA 53 Torque Values atien rA A EEA i RSS 58 PPUlTips nce d d e HL Mr eed e cred cod 54 Warranty assurent e eee ee e e ed cts 59 Ace Pump
88. with national regional and local laws A Carry reflectors or flags to mark tractor and sprayer in case of breakdown on the road A Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions when transporting Refer to transport dimensions under Specifications and Capacities on page 57 Shutdown and Storage A Clean out and safely store or dispose of residual chemicals A Secure sprayer using supports provided A Store in an area where children normally do not play Practice Safe Maintenance A Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment Refer to this manual for additional informa tion A Work in a clean dry area A Put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance A Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system pressure is relieved A Disconnect battery ground cable before servicing or adjusting electrical systems or before welding on sprayer A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition and installed properly A Remove buildup of grease oil or debris A Remove all tools and unused parts from sprayer before operation SPEED LIMIT 20 AT ALL TIMES 09 14 2009 500 103M A 6 3P300 S N HH1113 Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Safety At All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this manual before operation Read all instructions noted on the safety decals

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