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Smithco Paint Sprayer 3007 User's Manual

1. As a practical matter if high application rates are desired above 75 gpa the measured course length should be reduced by half i e 102 ft 31 m for 20 inch 52 cm spaced nozzles The volume collected above is then doubled multiplied by 2 AVERAGE OUTPUT Ounces APPLICATION RATE gpa 5 Observe individual nozzle output volumes If an individual nozzle is 10 above or below the average output check for blockages in the nozzle or in the nozzle strainer If the nozzle is worn or damaged replace it 6 Compare this actual application rate with the recommended rate If the actual rate is more than 5 higher or lower than the intended rate adjustments must be made 7 Minor adjustments in application rate may be made by increasing or decreasing the spraying pressure Lowering spraying pressure decreases application rate Increasing spraying pressure increases applica tion rate This procedure normally does not apply to spray systems controlled by an Electronic Spray Control System which governs flow rate 8 Adjustments in application rate may be made by increasing or decreasing the travel speed of the sprayer if conditions permit Slower speeds increase application rate Faster speeds decrease application rate 9 Nozzle sizes can be changed to provide the correct application rate Refer to the nozzle charts in this book for the desired nozzle type 10 Re calibrate the sprayer steps 2 6 after any adjustments are made A
2. hese machines are intended for professional maintenance on golf courses sporis turf and any other area maintained turf and related trails paths and lots No guaranty as to the suitability for any task is ex 74 pressed or implied 27 3 SAFESPRAYINGPRACTICES Persons engaged in the handling preparation or application of chemicals must follow accepted practices to insure the safety of themselves and others 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 WEAR protective clothing including gloves hat respirator eye protection and skin covering suitable for protection from chemicals being used BATHE thoroughly after any exposure to chemicals giving particular attention to eyes nose ears and mouth CLEAN equipment and materials in accordance with employer municipal and state regulations Use only approved areas and drains DISPOSE of chemicals and rinse solutions by approved and legal means PROVIDE methods and materials for operators to wash eyes and hands immediately during the spraying process PROVIDE methods and materials for control safe dilution and neutralization of chemical spills during preparation spraying transporting and cleanup Always check and follow the directions and safety warnings of the chemicals to be used Secure the discharge lines before starting the pump An unsecured discharge line may whip Periodically inspect the pump and the system components Check hoses for weak or wor
3. 1 1 40 94 70 56 47 2 20 1 70 1 60 1 10 30 2 1 70 114 86 68 57 2 62 1 98 1 56 1 31 v SIN NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 8 Nozzle Type Turbo Floodjet Spacing 30 inch 76cm Calibration Liters Per Hectare Nozzle Application Rate LPH PEE Pressure Capacity Speed KPH MPH Color Size psi bar Min 5 3 6 4 8 5 600 1 T TF VS2 20 1 4 1 06 178 131 103 84 2 D o snem rs a os sor _ Brown TF VS2 5 20 1 1 32 219 165 131 109 mr rm a sol el 1 4 1 Gray TF VS3 20 1 4 1 59 262 196 157 131 ow oen ter pem White TF VS4 20 1 4 2 16 350 262 206 175 tI oen 201 eo se 26 Blue TF VS5 20 1 4 2 69 430 327 262 215 eq sen sm sal 41 sm ze Green TF VS7 5 20 1 4 4 16 655 486 402 327 om TEVA Den s se ej Black TF VS10 20 1 4 5 30 879 655 524 Si PPP JU en ABBREVIATIONS AND CONVERSIONS gpm Gallons per minute cm Centimeters lit min Liters per minute dm Decimeters dl min Deciliter per minute m Meter psi Pounds per square inch mm Millimeters km Kilometers m p h Miles per hour gpa Gallon per acre km h Kilometers per hour li ha Liters per hectare us Volume per ACRE ml ha Milliliter per hectare Si Volume per hectare gpk Gallons per 1 000 sq ft TU Volume per 1 000 sq ft AREA amp SPEED Distance feet x 0 68 Travel Speed m p h Travel Time secon
4. The Nozzle Chart Method is useful when the sprayer nozzles are new or nearly new It is also the most useful method to employ when the sprayer is equipped with an Electronic Spray Control System The Electronic Spray Control System does most of the calibration work it is up to the operator to select the proper combination of nozzle size and ground speed which will deliver the desired application rate The nozzle chart method requires the use of the appropriate nozzle charts which are found in the back of this manual Nozzle Charts 1 through 8 Nozzle charts for other nozzles are available from the manufacturer CALIBRATION STEPS 1 Determine HOW your sprayer is to be calibrated from the list of variables below a Nozzle Type TeeJet Raindrop Turbo Flood b Spacing 10 25 cm or 20 51 cm or 30 76 cm c Expression of Application Rate gpa or gpt or Iph The answers to these three questions will direct you to the appropriate nozzle chart for your application The correct nozzle chart MUST be used 2 Determine the Desired Application Rate This is determined from the information on chemical labels or other technical information available from a variety of sources 3 Determine an Acceptable Ground Speed Conditions over which the sprayer will operate generally dictate the appropriate ground speed Within the limits of practicality and efficiency spraying should generally be done at lowest possible speed This increases o
5. 33 476 Hose Reel Mounting Frame 15 499 Foam Marker System Factory Installed 16 129 Hose Reel 200 capacity 15 571 15 Tri Section Electric Lift Star Shield Boom 16 906 Hose Reel 12 volt electric rewind 200 capacity 15 572 15 Dual Section Electric Lift Star Shield Boom 33 262 Operators Protective Enclosure amp Roll Bar Factory Installed to be used with 33 476 15 573 15 Manual Lift Star Shield Boom SETUP The Model 3000 Prime Mover arrives from SMITHCGU setup and ready for service The spray system is normally shipped attached to the 3000 Prime Mover If a spray system is to be retrofitted to a 3000 Prime Mover by a dealer or owner assemble and attach the components in accordance with the parts drawings in the Spray Star 3000 Parts Service Manual 1 Set park brake 2 Checkthe tire pressure The front tires are 20 PSI 1 4 bar and the rear tires are 18 PSI 1 3 bar 3 Check the installation of battery which is located on the left side of the machine The battery should be in the battery box with the posts to the outside This is a negative grounding system Connecting battery cables to the wrong post could result in personal injury and or damage to the electrical system Make sure battery and cables do not interfere or rub on any moving part Connect the red positive cable A to the battery first When disconnecting remove the black negative cable B first 4 Checkthe engine oil and add as necessary The di
6. Lubrication System Alternator WHEELS amp TIRE SPEED Forward Speed Reverse Speed BATTERY Included BCI Group Cold Cranking Amps Ground Terminal Polarity Maximum Length Maximum Width Maximum Height FLUID CAPACITY Crankcase Oil Fuel Cooling System Hydraulic Fluid Grade of Fluid 144 366 cm 72 183 cm 230 584 cm 53 135 cm 84 213 cm 2500 Ibs 1134 kg 5000 Ibs 2268 kg 85 dB 88 dB 73 dB 74 dB Ford 1 3 Liter 4 Cylinder VSG 413p Overhead Valve 6006a 42 Hp 31 Kw Unleaded 87 Octane Gasoline Minimum Liquid Cooled Alternator New 79 101 Ib 36 46 kg Used 56 75 Ib 25 34 kg Governor New 75 Ib 34 kg Used 50 Ib 23 kg Pressure type 37 Amp Front 2 23 x 10 5 x 12 Multi Trac 20 psi 1 4 bar Rear 2 26 5 x 14 00 x 12 Ultra Trac 18 psi 1 3 bar Infinitely adjustable from 0 to 12 m p h 0 20 kph Infinitely adjustable from 0 to 4 m p h 0 6 kph Automotive type 24F 12 volt Size 24 575 minimum Negative 10 25 26 cm 6 88 17 cm 10 25 cm 3 guart 2 75 liters without filter 3 5 guart 3 25 liters with filter 17 gallon 64 liters 12 guart 11 35 liters 17 gallon 64 liters SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ or higher Motor Oil OPTIONAL SPRAY EQUIPMENT 14 100 Super Boom 20 6 m Long 10 300 18 Terrain Following Boom 33 275 Fresh Water Wash Tank 15 493 Auto Boom 18 5 5 m Long 16 856 Tank Rinsing System 15 577 18 Stainless Steel Boom Manual
7. These steps correspond with the 3 or 5 boom switches on the lower portion of the console depending on the 844 console you purchased The section you are programming can be identified by looking at the SEC at the left of the display 3 You must program the correct number of spray tips for each boom section on your sprayer Use the or keys to produce the correct value Depressing the and keys simultaneously will clear the value to zero 4 Advance to the next step by depressing the key This must be done for all Number of Spray Tips Per Boom Section steps 5 Any individual boom switches not being used must be programmed to a 0 value When you have programmed and validated the last Number of Spray Tips Per Boom Section step advance to the next program step by depressing the key M gt Y PROGRAMMING THE 844 SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM continued USER PROGRAMMABLE TIP Default lt 0 00 1 While in the User Programmable Tip step the W symbol will be flashing above the P tab at the bottom of the display 2 some cases you may find that nozzles other than those preprogrammed for the 844 Sprayer Control will need to be used If one of the eleven pre programmed tips do not meet your needs this program ming step allows the user to program a tip 3 Use the or key to adjust flow rate in Gallons Per Minute of a single spray tip at 40 psi Depress ing the and keys simultaneously will clear the value to zero To acc
8. Volume is expressed in Gallons Per Minute gpm or Liters Per Minute lpm Do not confuse the term volume with application rate which will be covered later As pressure increases the flow volume in a given nozzle also increases For example an average size nozzle which discharges 0 52 gpm 1 4 Ipm at 30 psi 2 bar will discharge 0 73 gpm 2 Ipm at 60 psi 4 bar In this example an increase in pressure of 100 has caused an increase in discharge of 40 Some nozzles deliver a small volume for example 0 2 0 75 Some nozzles deliver a rela tively large volume for example 1 5 gpm 5 7 or 7 z times as much as the smaller nozzle in this example The amount of material volume to be applied is determined by the effect the chemical has on the turf 2 The nozzle on a sprayer is to form the liquid into droplets The size of the droplet is determined by two factors design and system pressure psi bar Particular applications are done best by big droplets such as systemic fungicides insecticides and some herbicides in order to reduce drift Other applications require small droplets like contact fungicides and some herbicides Again this is determined by whether the chemical is foliar applied or soil applied Large droplets for soil applied material small droplets for foliar applied materials that evenly cover the plant better Pressure also affects droplet size More pressure at the same nozzle produces smaller
9. all controls and functions of the unit Also com plete all maintenance requirements and read all safety warnings By knowing the Spray Star 3000 thoroughly how it operates and by doing the prescribed maintenance steps you can expect trouble free operation for years to come SAFETY Safety needs to always be the concern of an operator of a moving vehicle or any machine with moving parts 1 2 3 4 Keep all shields and guards in place Keep the foot operated parking brake engaged any time the operator is away from the vehicle or when ever service is performed Always wear the necessary protective clothing and eguipment Turn engine off when refueling or performing maintenance not specifically reguiring engine power DAILY CHECKLIST 1 2 ST Bo p gt OND E RTING THE ENGI NE Check the engine oil level Add as needed DO NOT OVERFILL Tire pressure should be 18 psi 126 bar maximum in the rear tires 22 psi 156 bar maximum in the front tires Inspect the electrical system and battery cables for loose connections or frayed wiring Replace any faulty equipment or tighten if loose Check hardware for loose or missing nuts bolts screws etc and tighten or replace as needed Inspect hydraulic lines for damage or leaks Never use hands to inspect for leaks Check the hydraulic fluid level Inspect the steering throttle and shift linkages for good hookups and clear travel Check controls for smooth proper w
10. clean Allow the engine to cool before storing and always remove the ignition key Disengage all drives and set park brake before starting the engine Never use your hands to search for oil leaks Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury This machine demands your attention To prevent loss of control or tipping of the vehicle A Use extra caution in backing up the vehicle Ensure area is clear B Do not stop or start suddenly on any slope C Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns Use caution when changing directions on slopes D Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards Before leaving operator s position A Disengage all drives B Set park brake C Shut engine off and remove the ignition key D If engine has to run to perform any maintenance keep hands feet clothing and all other parts of body away from moving parts Keep hands feet and clothing away from moving parts Wait for all movement to stop before you clean adjust or service the machine Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders Never carry passengers Stop engine before making repairs adjustments or checking adding oil to the crankcase Use parts and materials supplied by SMIITHGO only Do not modify any function or part Use caution when booms are down as they extend out beyond the center line of the machine approxi mately 10 ft 3 m The tank is a confined space take precaution
11. droplets more subject to drift The general rule on pressure is to use the lowest pressure possible with just enough to form adequate spray nozzle patterns NOZALES CONTINUED 3 DISPERSE THE MATERIAL IN A SPECIFIC that will insure even distribution of chemical across the swath covered by the boom As shown to the right the pattern formed by flat fan TeeJet nozzles would show most liquid concen trated at the center then tapering off where it begins to overlap with the next nozzle approximately The pattern of liquid dispersed by the hollow cone Raindrop is more even across its width Each nozzle overlaps the adjoining nozzle by 10096 That is to say the area covered by each nozzle extends to the center of the two nozzles on either side In order to properly develop their spray pattern each nozzle must be the proper distance from the next nozzle spacing and the proper height above the ground NOZZLE SCREENS STRAINERS Smaller nozzles require nozzle screens or strainers to prevent clogging TeeJet type nozzles size 8001 and 80015 and RF Flat Spray Raindrop Nozzles require 100 mesh screens TeeJet type nozzles from size 8002 through 8008 and RF Flat Spray Raindrop Nozzles require 50 mesh Screens Raindrop Hollow Cone Nozzles Size RA 2 through RA 6 require 50 mesh screens Raindrop Hollow Cone Nozzles Size RA 8 and larger do not require strainers Turbo Floodjet Nozzles TF VS2 through TF VS3 r
12. has added this separate setup mode to speed the programming process when minor changes are made in the spraying operation i e changing fields switching nozzles changing crops etc The operator can now avoid toggling through all of the program ming steps unnecessarily To enter the Application Setup Mode depress the key twice Depressing the key once inadvertently will cause the display to flash PrO in the upper left and USER at the lower right of the display for three seconds before the 844 will return to normal operating mode The PrO USER indicates that the console is about to enter the Application Setup Mode Depressing the key a second time puts the Control Console into the Application Setup Mode TARGET APPLI CATI ON RATE U S Default 20 0 GPA Turf Default lt 2 00 Gal 1000 ft 1 While in the Target Application Rate step the application rate pressure speed and flow rate in Gallons Per Minute will be displayed The application rate units GPA or G 1000 ft will be flashing indicating that the corresponding value can be adjusted or programmed Your target application rate should be entered in this step Application rates will be expressed in Gallons Per Acre for U S units and in Gallons Per 1000 ft for Turf Units Individual application rates will likely vary from the default value Depress the or keys to adjust the value Depressing the and keys simultaneously will clear the value to zero When the d
13. keys in depress the key twice within 3 seconds to enter the System Setup Mode SETTING YOUR PROGRAM MODE U S TURF Default U S 1 The 844 console will display a large US in the center of the display The default value US indicates that all default values will be shown in U S measurements unless changed to Turf trF Switching to Turf units will cause the controller to display application rates in Gallons per 1000 ft 2 Ifyou will be using U S measurements no change is necessary depress the key to advance to the next program step 3 If however you will be using turf units then depress either the or key to change from US to TURF mode Depress the key to accept the value and advance to the next program step FLOWMETER PULSES Default 650 1 During the Flowmeter Calibration Step the HE symbol flowmeter turbine will be flashing at the top of the console display 2 First locate the factory calibrated flowmeter pulse rate tag on the flowmeter If this varies from the default value of the console use the or keys to modify the value Depressing the and keys simultaneously will clear the value to zero PRESSURE BASED SYSTEM Note If using a pressure based system the 844 console will be preprogrammed for the pressure transducer sold with the controller kit and this programming step will not appear M eJ PROGRAMMING THE 844 SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM CONTINUED NOZZLE SPACING Defa
14. that will be dispensed Switch A also turns foamer on or off M oj HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC e 30 30 I 5 195017 415 30 oN 12179501 uu 1 YA KAJ mm 2229 CY JES 1101 15130 216 50 17 15 30 3 19 15 30 M SIN SPRAYING INTRODUCTION This section is intended to offer practical guidelines for the distribution of liquid chemicals over an area of turf grass such as golf courses park land school grounds and lawns SMITHCO makes no representation as to the suitability of any technique or product for any particular situation This section is suitable for self propelled spray vehicles or sprayers mounted onto vehicles Boom Spraying is the most effective accurate and efficient method of applying chemicals to large turf areas It may be done by means of A dedicated spray vehicle Asprayer mounted upon a utility vehicle Sprayers are typically equipped with wide spray booms Generally these booms are between 15 feet 4 5m and 20 feet 6m in width They are divided into three sections with hinges that permit the long outer sections to automatically move out of the way and reset if a
15. the nozzles the boom is too high N CALIBRATION INTRODUCTION Calibrating simply means to adjust a set of variables on the sprayer in order to deliver the desired amount of chemical to a known area of turf The job of calibrating the sprayer consists of balancing 8 Spacing ka these variables so that your sprayer delivers the desired application rate That is an amount of chemical on a Sa area It is expressed as Gallons Per Acre gpa 1 US gpa 0 83 UK gpa Ee or Gallons Per 1 000 Sguare Feet opt or Liters Per Hectare Iph 1 US gpa 9 35 Iph EN A number of acceptable methods for calibrating a turf sprayer are widely available The calibration method chosen must take these variables into account They must include known ground speed by measurement or from an accurate speedometer and nozzle output gpm or lpm from a nozzle chart or from actual measurement The variables are PRESSURE Just as pressure increases the volume discharge rate it also increases the application rate Pressure must increase by 4 times in order to double the application rate Small pressure changes of 10 psi 1 4 bar or less do not greatly affect performance Pressure is established and maintained by a pressure control valve or by a flow control valve located on the sprayer NOZZLECAPACITY VOLUME We have covered the different types of spray patterns of various nozzles and made our selection of type ac cordingly We now have to choose a s
16. to the next programming step M SAN PROGRAMMING THE 844 SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM CONTINUED RADAR SPEED PULSES Automatic Calibration The automatic calibration of a Radar speed sensor is similar to the automatic calibration of a wheel speed sensor Refer to the directions above When the console has determined that a Radar Speed Sensor is being used RAD will be displayed in the lower left of the console display Manual Calibration li To manually enter the radar calibration value first press the Auto Man key to put the control console into radar mode When the Control Console is in the manual radar calibration mode RAD will be displayed in the lower left of the console display Now use the or keys to adjust the value When the correct value has been entered press the key to validate this value LIQUID SPECIFIC GRAVITY DENSITY Default 1 00 1 While in the Liquid Specific Gravity Density Programming Step the D symbol will be flashing at the top of the console display Weight of Liquid 2 The default value of 1 00 corresponds with the specific gravity Solution Per Gallon Densit of water and is correct for most pesticide applications Occa 7 0 Ibs sionally some spray solutions such as fertilizer have different 8 0 Ibs 0 96 densities If you are using such a material a new value should 8 34 Ibs Water replace the default value The chart to the left can help you 10 0 Ibs determine the spec
17. 0 2 1 i 40 2 9 i 60 4 3 U 20 1 4 84 9 1 30 2 1 104 40 2 9 118 U i 60 4 3 146 20 1 4 30 2 1 i U 40 2 9 60 4 3 20 1 4 30 2 1 40 2 9 60 4 3 20 1 4 30 2 1 40 2 9 4 3 2 9 XR80015 20 1 DG80015 30 104 128 148 182 124 154 178 220 170 204 238 6 2 6 92 6 44 3 4 SS8010 40 2 1 00 288 192 144 6 6 4 4 3 4 60 4 1 20 360 240 179 8 1 5 8 4 0 M SIN NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 4 A o Nozzle Type XR Teejet amp DG Teejet Spacing 10 inch 51cm Calibration Liters Per Hectare Color Orange 20 1 4 XR80015 20 DG80015 30 Yellow 30 40 60 40 60 20 30 40 60 20 30 40 60 20 30 40 60 20 30 40 60 20 30 40 60 0 30 40 60 2 2 1 2 9 4 3 1 4 2 1 2 9 4 3 1 4 2 1 2 9 4 3 1 4 2 1 2 9 4 3 1 4 2 1 2 9 4 3 1 4 2 1 2 9 4 3 1 4 2 1 2 9 4 3 1 4 2 1 2 9 4 3 2 9 3 3 7 Steel SS8010 40 2 3 8 60 4 4 5 Application Rate LPH Speed KPH MPH 130 166 188 224 186 244 280 386 262 374 468 486 562 692 524 2692 1796 1346 3366 2244 1683 NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 5 Nozzle Type Raindrop 1 4 Spacing 20 inch 51cm Calibration US Gal Acre GPA amp US Gal 1 000 Square Feet GPT Nozz
18. 31 8 Nozzle Siana 31 32 8 Calibration Introduction 33 The Nozzle Chart Method of Calibration 34 35 The 128 Method of Boom Sprayer Calibration 35 36 Nozzle Charts ccccccsesssssssseseeeeeeeescecsssnseeeeseesensoees 37 44 Nozzle Performance Chart 1 37 Nozzle Performance Chart 2 38 Nozzle Performance Chart 8 39 Nozzle Performance Chart 4 40 Nozzle Performance Chart 5 41 Nozzle Performance Chart 6 42 Nozzle Performance Chart 7 43 Nozzle Performance Chart 8 44 O Reference 45 46 T Abbreviations and Conversions 45 5 Declaration of Conformity 46 o Limited Warranty Inside Back Cover INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a SMITHGO product Read this manual and all other manuals pertaining to the Spray Star carefully as they have safety operating assembly and maintenance instructions Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage Keep man
19. MENT Adjustment lever is located under the front of the seat on the right side It allows the seat to be adjusted forward or backwards for the operator s comfort For further adjustment unbolt seat from seat panel move to other set of holes and re bolt STEERING Hydraulic steering Before operating acquaint yourself with the steering Avoid sharp turns at high speeds on slopes or unsafe terrain WARNING ELECTRONIC SPRAY CONTROLSYSTEM Pressure must be set with sprayer in operation booms on Increase pressure by pushing the pressure adjust ment handle upwards Once the console reaches maximum pressure the motorized control valve in the sprayer then begins to open and pressure begins to decrease Push switch in either direction until desired pressure is reached The system provides operation of one two or three booms and it controls sprayer pres sure indicated by a wet pressure gauge on the vehicle The pressure gauge reads the pressure in psi The control system is operated by the 12 volt electrical system of the vehicle The master switch controls all boom switches Boom switch 1 controls left boom boom switch 2 controls center boom and boom switch 3 con trols right boom Pressure switch increases or decreases spraying pressure through the motorized control valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Use dielectric grease on all electrical connection 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating your Spray Star 3000 become familiar with
20. Meter turbine and inlet hub Clean off all metal filings and wettable powders which have hardened on the plastic and metal parts Check the inlet hub and turbine assembly for worn or damaged turbine blades and bearings Flush Flow Meter with clear water and drain MANUAL HOSE REEL Located at the back of the Spray Star behind the tank Open the ball valve located near the pump to allow fluid to flow into the hose reel Place the lockout pin in the unlocked position by pulling and turning it half a turn this will allow you to pull out additional hose or to use the handle and wind up the hose To prevent movement dur ing transport or storage place the lockout pin in the locked position ELECTRIC HOSEREEL Located at the back of the Spray Star behind the tank Open the ball valve located near the pump to allow fluid to flow into the hose reel To unwind hose just pull on the hose to get the desired amount To wind up the hose make sure the toggle switch is in the ON position push the momentary push button switch until you have reeled in the amount of hose desire Turn off the safety switch when not in use FOAM MARKER Located to the right of the control panel Use lever A to designate which boom is to be used to dispense foam With lever pointing toward the seat foam will dispense from right boom and with lever pointing forward foam will dispense from the left boom Use dial B located on top of foamer to adjust pressure for the amount of foam
21. N After cleaning the pump as directed flush it with a permanent type automobile antifreeze Prestone Zerex etc containing a rust inhibitor Use a 50 solution that is half antifreeze and half water Then coat the interior of the pump with a substance which will prevent corrosion such as Fluid Film or 040 If unit will not be used for an extended period of time disconnect hoses into and out of the pump seal openings to the pump with caps or tape Dispose of fluids according to all federal state and local regulations All chemicals and chemical residue must be removed after each use Dispose of fluids and residue according to all federal state and local regulations SPRAYER CLEANING Empty tank and clean unit thoroughly after each use following these instructions 1 Remove coupling and rinse inside of tank thoroughly with clean water replace coupling 2 Fill tank ten percent full with clean water start pump and discharge water through spray hose or spray boom with nozzles removed until empty 3 Remove drain coupling again and rinse tank interior thoroughly Rinse exterior of sprayer thoroughly with clean water 5 Remove bowl from sprayer filter on operators left hand side of the spray tank Remove stainless steel screen Wash bowl and screen thoroughly Apply thin layer of petroleum jelly to O ring or gasket Replace screen and bowl taking care to position O ring or gasket properly Hand tighten 6 Remove and clean Flow
22. ON Do NOT stop or start suddenly on any slope Be especially cautious when changing direction Do NOT operate vehicle on slopes greater than 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued SPRAYER VALVE SETTINGS AND SPRAY TANK AGITATION The gate valve on the suction side of the pump between the tank and the pump must be open before pump is engaged Close this valve only when necessary to clean the filter with spray material in the spray tank There are two manual flow control valves on the discharge side of the spray system One controls the agitator This valve may be opened as much as necessary to provide hydraulic agitation through the guadrajet agitator in the tank bottom This valve may be partially closed to prevent or reduce foam buildup from the spray materi als inside the tank When the liguid level in the spray tank reaches a certain level usually 1 25 gallons 3 8 95 Liters depending on terrain and other conditions it may be necessary to close the valve in the agitator line in order to prevent loss of suction prime If your Spray Star is fitted with a hose reel there is a second ball valve on the discharge system to supply ma terial to the hose reel The Quadrajet agitation system operates with four venturi jets in the tank bottom These jets have replaceable orifice discs which discharge the following amounts of spay material Input to Inputto Agitator Agitator Agitator Agitator Nozzle Agitator Agitator Pressure Pressure Outpu
23. RY INFORMATION Before you begin we recommend that you review the following Programming Guidelines that control the pro gramming process 1 For your convenience the programming of the 844 has been divided into two programming categories System Setup Mode and Application Setup Mode Depressing the key once will flash PRo in the upper left hand corner of the display window The word USER will be displayed in the lower right corner indicating you are about to enter the Application Setup Mode Depressing the key a second time will put the Control Console into the Application Setup Mode If you inadvertently press the key once wait for 3 seconds and the Control Console will return to its normal operating mode Depressing and holding the and keys while simultaneously pressing the key once will flash in the upper left hand corner of the display window The word Pro will be displayed at the left of the display window indicating you are about to enter the System Setup Mode Depressing the key a second time will put the Control Console into the System Setup Mode A delay of three seconds will return the Control Console to its normal operating mode The System Setup programming steps will likely only need to be programmed once to customize the controller to your sprayer For either setup mode if you depress and hold the key for 3 seconds your inputs will be stored and the computer will exit the respective setup mode Th
24. SMITHED Wayne Pennsylvania 19087 OPERATOR S MANUAL Spray Star 3000 Model 3007 January 1999 SMITHCO PRODUCT SUPPORT 1 800 891 9435 Hwy SS and Poplar Avenue Cameron WI 54822 E mail productsupport smithco com CONTENTS d Introduction 1 9 IMO sas au 1 SM 55545 ma ro 2 3 J General Safe 4 Safe Spraying Practices 5 Specifications E 6 Optional Spray Equipment 6 7 Controls amp Instruments 8 9 10 28 Operating Instructions 10 12 Console Features 13 Programming Guidelines 14 Programming of Console Computer 14 23 Operating Instructions 24 25 25 26 Spray OPEN ia 27 28 Ia 29 Hydraulic SC Mal 29 lge EE 29 AN Spraying Procedure 30 36 2 Spraying Introduction ecce 30 El d EE 30 V Hose 8 Handgun Spraying
25. above procedure using the key M aN FEATURES CONTINUED BOOST MODE CONTINUED 4 The application rate changes are monitored in the display as you make them The display will show UP 10 UP 20 dn 20 dn 30 etc This will be displayed for approximately 3 seconds before the display returns to reading actual application rates When making the application rate changes it is not necessary to set the Auto Man to MAN mode 5 To return the application rate to its programmed status you may use the or keys individually to step back to the application rate in 10 increments or depress them simultaneously to return to the programmed target application rate While in the boost mode the symbol will flash at the top of the console display to remind the operator they are not spraying at the target application rate AREA VOLUME FEATURE 1 The 844 Sprayer Control will count application acres and measure total volume applied while the master boom switch is in the on position The area counter will measure treated acres and is dependent on the value pro grammed for nozzle spacing The volume measure is dependent on flowmeter pulses and is available on flow based models only 2 The lower right of the display window will alternately show the treated area GPA or G 1000 ft2 sprayed and the total volume applied since the last clearing of the area counter volume measure 3 To clear the area counter volume measure depress the Au
26. ammed and nozzle spacing the 844 console will calculate the required speed to achieve the application rate that was entered in the last programming step The speed will be displayed in the lower left corner of the display window Keep in mind that this speed is based on a spraying pressure of 40 psi More calculations can be performed in the next pro gramming step 5 When the correct flow rate for the spray tips being used has been entered depress the key to accept the value and advance to the next step Orange 0 10 Green 0 15 Yellow 0 20 Blue 0 30 Lt Blue 1 00 Lt Green 1 50 Black 200 M NJ Y PROGRAMMING THE 844 SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM CONTINUED CALCULATION WHAT IF STEP This Programming Step is a diagnostic tool only and has no effect on the operation of the TeeJet 844 Sprayer Control It allows the user to adjust the indicated pressure to see what effects it would have on the operating speed or the user can adjust the speed to see what pressure would need to the used to maintain the target application rate This step should help determine if the correct nozzle size was chosen for the application While in the calculation step either the pressure psi or speed m p h units will be flashing ADJUST SPEED While in the Calculation Step the user is able to view the nozzle flow rate pressure speed and application rate simultaneously When first entering this step the speed m p h
27. d MPH KPH Speed MPH KPH Color Size psi Gal Min Orange XR8001 6 9 5 2 9 7 10 8 12 9 Green 16 3 9 8 19 3 13 10 22 15 11 27 18 13 Yellow 21 14 10 25 17 13 45 30 22 55 37 27 Blue 31 21 16 13 39 26 19 15 0 89 0 59 0 44 0 35 45 30 22 18 1 02 0 68 0 51 0 55 37 27 22 1 26 0 84 0 63 0 50 42 28 i 52 35 White M SIN NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 2 Nozzle Type XR Teejet amp DG Teejet 20 inch 51cm Liters Per Hectare Nozzle Application Rate LPH Speed KPH MPH White 1 4 zo 0 2 9 0 4 3 14 0 2 1 0 2 9 Bs 1 4 oe 0 2 9 14 gt 0 2 9 1 4 e 0 2 9 Das 1 4 o 0 2 9 I 1 4 GC 0 2 9 ne 14 SE 0 2 9 0 4 3 2 9 4 3 Steel 558010 30 3 80 1348 596 60 4 50 1693 1122 NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 3 Nozzle Type XR Teejet amp DG Teejet Spacing 10 inch 25cm Calibration US Gal Acre GPA amp US Gal 1 000 Square Feet GPT Nozzle Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Pressure Capacity Speed MPH KPH Speed MPH KPH Size psi Gal Min 3 5 4 6 28 36 46 21 14 10 27 13 30 16 36 32 16 39 44 54 42 51 60 74 62 78 90 110 2 1 2 9 60 4 3 1 4 2 1 40 2 9 60 4 3 20 1 4 30 2 1 40 2 9 60 4 3 20 1 4 i 3
28. d should chemical be added to the sprayer GROUND SPEED CONTROL The ground speed control does not work the same as an automotive type cruise This control sets the hydro static linkage It does not contain a resume position Whenever you push on the brake or turn the toggle switch off your control will disengage Each time you want the control set you must follow the instructions below the instructions are also located on the dashboard of the machine TO ENGAGE 1 Flip toggle switch On 2 Obtain desired speed with foot pedal 3 Push Set button to lock speed To avoid abrupt stop place foot on traction pedal before disengaging speed conirol CAUTION TREADLE PEDAL The hydrostatic drive provides infinite speeds from 0 to 12 mph in forward and 0 to 4 mph in reverse Press top of pedal to go forward center is neutral and press bottom of pedal for re verse This controls the ground speed HAND THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER Moving hand throttle control lever forward increases engine RPM to a maximum of 3200 RPM Moving it back ward slows engine RPM to 750 RPM TOWING UNIT 1 Turn engine off 2 To prevent damage to the hydraulic pump Turn bypass valve located on hydrostat pump 1 4 turn 3 Tow unit slowly 4 Before starting unit turn bypass valve back to fully closed position 5 If valve is not completely closed significant loss of speed and control will result also damage will result HILLSIDE OPERATI
29. d to control and direct the spray pattern to the ground shrub tree They must be constructed of long lasting and noncorrosive materials such as brass stainless or alumi num The handgun fits to a hose of any length from the sprayer allowing operator mobility The hose should be as short as possible while still permitting operator mobility Liquid looses pressure due to friction as it travels through the hose 1 3 psi 0 07 0 21 bar for each foot 30 cm of hose For most operations 1 25 cm inside diameter hose is adequate Trees over 40 ft 12 m high require 3 4 2 cm inside diameter hose and a sprayer pump capable of delivering a volume of at least 20 75 lpm and a pressure of at least 400 psi 28 bar NOZALES Always be alert to the possibility of a plugged or damaged nozzles Serious misapplications may result Check nozzle output periodically Modern nozzles use spring and diaphragm check valves to insure positive cutoff of chemicals without drip Snap on caps make replacing and cleaning nozzles quick easy and fool proof with proper reinstallation An operator can see at a glance if all nozzles are the same size by the color code 3 FUNCTIONS FOR A SPRAY BOOM NOZZLE 1 Regulating the flow is done through size of the orifice opening within the nozzle All nozzles regardless of type have some point within them that regulates the flow of liquid Obviously the larger the opening the greater the rate of flow volume
30. ds Time Required in Seconds to Travel a Distance of Speed m p h 100 Ft 200 Ft 300 Ft 1 0 68 136 205 1 5 46 92 136 2 0 34 68 103 2 5 27 54 82 3 0 23 46 68 3 5 20 40 58 4 0 17 34 52 4 5 15 30 46 5 0 13 28 41 LIQUID VOLUME 1 US Gallon x 128 Fluid Ounces 1 US Gallon x 3 785 Liters 1 US Gallon x 0 83267 Imperial Gallons 1 US Gallon x 8 34 Pounds Water 1 Gallon Per Acre 2 9 Fluid Ounces per 1 000 Square Feet 9 35 Liters Per Hectare 1 Gallon Per 1 000 Square Feet 43 56 Gallons Per Acre 1 Gallon 128 Fluid Ounces 8 Pints 4 Quarts 3 79 Liters 0 83 Imperial Gallons 5940 x GPM per nozzle gpa MPH x Nozzle Spacing Width inches M P H x Nozzle Spacing Width inches 136 x GPM per nozzle GAL 1 000 Square Feet Nozze spacing Width inches LENGTH DISTANCE AREA 1 millimeter mm 0 039 inch 1 centimeter cm 0 393 inch 1 meter m 3 281 feet 1 kilometer km 0 621 mile 1 inch 25 4 millimeters 2 54 centimeters 1 mile 5280 Feet 1610 Meters 1 609 Kilometers PRESSURE 1 Pound Per Square Inch 0 069 Bar 1 square meter 10 764 sq feet 1 hectare ha 2 471 acres 10 000 sq meters 1 acre 0 405 hectare 43 560 Square Feet 1 sq mile 640 acres 258 9 hectares v e EC Declaration of Conform ity according to Directive 89 392 EEC We SMITHCO INC Name of supplier 34 West Ave Wayne PA 19087 USA Full address of the manufacture authorized represen
31. e filled the sprayer tank and have thoroughly mixed the chemical s Your application rate has been determined as well as the spray tip you will be using with the sprayer data programmed into the computer 1 Switch the computer on by depressing the key on the display panel Toggle the boom switches to their on position for each of the booms on your sprayer Take note of the numbered booms on each side of the sprayer so that the appropriate boom can be toggled off as necessary 4 The Auto Manual key should be switched to AUTO 5 In the Auto mode when the master boom switch is off the target application rate as well as the symbol will be displayed in the console display When the master boom switch is on the actual rate will be displayed and the symbol will no longer appear 6 Onflow based models the lower right corner of the display will alternate displays of the application area Ac and the total volume applies The display will alternate approximately every three seconds 7 While spraying with the master boom switch on the display window will always display the actual application rate vehicle speed pressure and application area covered total volume applied simulta neously 8 As you enter the field to the point where you will begin spraying turn the MASTER boom switch to on position This will activate the spraying operation Maintain your usual vehicle speed for spraying Moder ate changes in vehicle spe
32. ed will not affect your application rate because such changes are compen sated by automatic pressure increases or decreases If for any reason you need to stop turn the MASTER boom switch to off 10 Alarm warnings can occur momentarily while the pressure regulating valve is searching for a new setting after the closing of a boom section or other change in normal operation However if the alarm stays on for a longer time the valve may have reached its limit and your system will be unable to regulate flow beyond the limit FEATURES BOOST MODE 1 There may be instances where on the go increased or decreased chemical application may be required in certain areas of your field In situations like this the and keys will allow you to easily make the necessary adjustments The boost mode can be activated while spraying in the Auto mode by depressing either the or key once With each subsequent depression of the key the application rate will be increased by 10 Each subsequent depression of the key will reduce the application rate by 10 2 lfthe or key is depressed once inadvertently during operation a delay of 3 seconds will deacti vate the boost mode Succeeding presses will change the target rate as explained above Example If increasing the application rate by 10 depress the key once to activate the boost mode and a second time to make the 10 increase 3 If decreasing the application rate by 10 repeat the
33. ept the value depress the key to advance to the next programming step If the user is using tips other than the TeeJet VisiFlo brand the corresponding colors may not match In this case the user should determine the flow rate of the tip being used a 40 psi and nter this flow rate as the programmable tip WARNING Sle this prog The flow rate will automatically be displayed at 40 psi This pressure must be used for determining your tip s flow rate Actual operation pressure is not important 4 When the correct nozzle flow rate has been entered advance to the next programming step by depress ing the key PRESSURE REGULATI NG MODE Default z byP Bypass 1 While in the Pressure Regulating Mode step the symbol will be flashing at the top of the console display 2 The default value indicates that the pressure regulating valve is plumbed in the bypass line In most situations especially total flows below 4 GPM this is the preferred installation position If the default is correct depress the key to accept the value and advance to the next programming step When programmed in the bypass mode with the controller in MAN mode the pres sure regulating valve should close when the key is depressed and open when the key is depressed In large flow situations the pressure regulating valve can be located in the supply line between the flowmeter and the boom control valves If you will be locating the press
34. equire 50 mesh screens Turbo Floodjet Nozzles TF VS4 and larger do not require screens SPACING Turf spray nozzles are normally 10 25 cm or 20 51 cm apart some cases 30 76 cm depending on the type of spray boom and type of area to be sprayed Very fine level areas golf greens and tees bowling lawns tennis courts etc may be sprayed with nozzles spaced every 10 25 cm BOOM HEIGHT Height is very important in permitting spray nozzles to develop their proper spray pattern If nozzles are too high excessive overlap develops If nozzles are too low there is not enough overlapping of nozzle spray pat terns NOZZLE NOZZLE HEIGHT ABOVE TYPE SPACING THE GROUND 80 Flat Fan 18 45 46 cm 65 Flat Fan 12 30 31 cm Raindrop Cone 18 45 46 cm Turbo Floodjet 15 38 39 cm Turbo Floodjet 16 40 41 cm Raindrop Flat 12 30 31 cm Improper nozzle height or spacing prevents proper application of chemical Some areas are under treated and chemicals are ineffective Some areas are overtreated with wasted chemical and possible turf damage Operating your sprayer at a desired speed and pressure on a hard dry surface is a good method of checking spraying consistency Observe nozzles in operation observe if the area dries evenly If there are alternating wet and dry streaks raise or lower the spray boom If the wet streaks are directly under the nozzle the boom is too low If the wet streaks are between
35. er acti vated by dry air and sunshine They include contact fungicide and many herbicides The user of sprayers and chemicals must follow the directions provided with the spray material It is the only way to insure safe and effective results It provides information on how much chemical and how much water is to be applied to the area to be sprayed Though there are many types and sizes of nozzles two specific types have proven most successful in turf grass management The first type is target directed It sprays material in a direct line downwards to the target turf grass These are flat fan nozzles commonly referred to as TeeJet nozzles They are available in a wide variety of sizes for any required discharge volume rate They are the best for many contact or foliar applied pesticides They are spaced either 10 25 m or 20 51 cm apart and overlap one another by about The second type useful in turf management are broadcast type nozzles They are commonly referred to as raindrop or floodjet nozzles They spray a hollow cone shaped pattern of much larger droplets which fall quickly to the turf under their own weight They are best for systemic pesticides or any material requiring a large volume of water for soil application The larger droplets are not as subject to drift from wind and are a safer more environmentally friendly choice in many situations Sys HOSE amp HANDGUN SPRAYING A handgun hand nozzle or hand lance is use
36. esired application rate has been entered depress the key to accept the value and advance to the next step E PROGRAMMING THE 844 SPRAYER CONTROLSYSTEM CONTINUED NOZZLE SELECTION Default Red or 0 40 GPM 1 While in the nozzle selection step the display will remain the same as above except the W symbol will be flashing at the bottom of the display just above a color coded strip NOTE The tabbed color strip along the bottom of the display represents color coding for TeeJet VisiFlo spray tips 2 Select the representative color to match the spray tips being used to apply the desired application rate Use the or keys to toggle the v key through the tabbed color strip at the bottom of the display panel The corresponding flow rate for each color will be displayed in Gallons Per Minute at 40 psi at the lower right of the display If the programmable tip is the used toggle the v key to the P tab Flow rates will always be displayed in Gallons Per Minute at 40 psi regardless of any changes to other display parameters 3 Thetable below indicates flow rates in Gallons Per Minute at 40 psi for the TeeJet VisiFlo color coded spray tips represented in the 844 Spray Control Color coding of spray tips is not uniform from manufacturer to manufacturer Flow rates for all nozzles should be checked prior to use Tips that are worn should be replaced to ensure an accurate application rate WARNING 4 Feature Based on the tip progr
37. ge park brake press left foot pedal K with foot and push lever J on steering column support with hand release foot pedal before releasing lever To disengage park brake push down on left foot K pedal to release the hand lever J TREADLE PEDAL Located on the right side of floor board Press top of pedal L to go forward center is neutral and press bottom of pedal for re verse This pedal controls the ground speed When starting engine hydrostat pedal must be centered CONTROLS amp INSTRUMENTS continued CONTROL PANEL Located on right side of seat The following are located on the control panel A Hand Throttle Located outside top corner This hand throttle is used for hose handgun spraying spraying and sprayer calibration It controls engine RPM forward for fast opposite direction for slow 3200 RPM maximum sprayer output This does NOT control speed of travel B Choke Located at the bottom outside corner Pull out the choke when starting cold engine push in when engine starts C Right and Left Boom Switches Located to the top of the control panel These toggle switches are used to raise and lower the right and left electric actuated booms D Hydraulic Pump Control Located below boom lift switches Push forward to engage spray system pump pull back to disengage Always engage pump below 2000 RPM engine speed Disengage pump immediately after all spray material has been discharged SEAT ADJUST
38. he auto calibration mode has been activated CRL will be displayed at the lower right of the display Next press key once to begin the calibration process Now drive the course and the 844 will count the pulses as the sprayer moves The speed at which you drive over the course is not important Stop the sprayer at ex actly 300 feet and press the key to validate the number in the display The speed sensor is now properly calibrated Once the auto calibration mode has been activated no other functions of the 844 are possible until the console receives speed impulses for calibration To deactivate the auto calibration mode depress key twice During the automatic calibration step the 844 automatically senses whether a magnetic sensor or radar ground speed sensor is installed If you prefer to enter the speed value manually refer to the following instructions Manual Calculation To manually calculate the proper value for Wheel Speed Sensor pulses you need to know the circumference of the wheel to which the sensor is mounted It can be measured by marking the tire and measuring the distance covered as that mark makes on full revolution Then use the following formula 3600 x magnets on wheels usually 2 ie 3600 x 2 _ 240 Wheel Circumference in inches 30 7 The result can be entered as a alternative to using the automatic calibration method Use the or keys to adjust the value Press the key to validate the value and advance
39. ific gravity of other solutions 10 65 Ibs 28 10 85 16 30 130 3 change the default value to your new value use the or re e 2 keys to change the value in the display Depressing the 12 0 Ibs E 14 0 Ibs and keys simultaneously will clear the value to zero To accept the value and advance to the next programming step depress the key 4 Ifthe solution that you are using not be found on the chart spacific gravity can be calculated as follows Weight of solution Ibs per gallon Specific Gravity 8 34 16 per gallon of water 5 When you have completed the programming of the Liquid Specific Gravity or Density you have com pleted the System Setup Mode of the TeeJet 844 Sprayer Control 6 Now press and hold the key for three seconds and the entire program system will be stored in the computer s memory For your protection the 844 console will not automatically power down while in the System Setup Mode You must exit properly as described above to enable the console auto power NOTE down feature Cutting the power to the controller while in the System Setup Mode will not save any changes made into the computer s memory A 20 GA PROGRAMMING THE 844 SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM coNriNUED APPLICATION SETUP MODE 1 The Application Setup Mode contains the programming steps that are most frequently changed target application rate and nozzles used Spraying Systems Co
40. is action will not be necessary until the last program ming step has been completed To increase the value of a programmable digit depress the key To decrease the value depress the key These keys are located directly to the right of the display For some programming steps depressing and holding the or key will change the program mable value rapidly Pressing the or key once will change the value by one increment Depressing the and keys simultaneously in some programming steps will set the value to 0 For either setup mode depressing the key will advance you to the next programming step STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING TO BEGIN THE PROGRAMMING PROCESS e M gt Read above for programming tips Be sure the master boom toggle switch is OFF Turn console ON by pressing the key When the Control console is turned on the software version will be displayed at the top of the display and the serial number will be displayed in the lower left of the display This information will be needed when calling for service support PROGRAMMING THE 844 SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM SYSTEM SETUP MODE The System Setup Mode contains the programming steps that customize the controller to the sprayer or sprayer components These include calibration steps and parameters that once programmed will likely never change To enter the System Setup Mode press and hold the and keys simultaneously While holding the and
41. ize which will provide the correct application rate Sizes are available for all requirements Consult the nozzle chart in this manual for your nozzle type in order to select the correct size TRAVEL SPEED Increased travel speed decreases the application rate gpa gpt or Iph Travel speed must be safe and appro priate for the area to be sprayed Unlike pressure changes which have only a minor effect on application rate ground speed changes have a more major and direct effect For example A 50 decrease in ground speed means a 100 increase in appli cation rate If the vehicle does not have an accurate speedometer correct speed must be determined by timing the sprayer travel over a measured distance Refer to the page in this manual titled Abbreviations and Con versions To calibrate a sprayer the user must Understand the Variables Set those variables using one of the proven methods available Make a trial run and measure the output use water not chemical Bo MM Determine the output 5 Make adjustments to the 3 variables until the output is at the desired level This covers the principles of what must be known to prepare a sprayer for operation There are other acceptable and proven methods of calibrating a turf sprayer for application Other techniques may be more suitable depending on operational needs and technical compe tence of the operator A gt 33 THE NOZZLE CHART METHOD OF CALIBRATION
42. l will not allow the discharge of spray material at the programmed application rate Further when calibrating sprayers which are equipped with Electronic Spray Control Systems care must be taken to use the mode of operation on the Spray Control System Gallons per acre US Mode Gallons per 1 000 Square Feet Turf Mode or Liters per Hectare Standard International Model which corresponds with the nozzle calibration charts gpa opt or Iph 6 Using the Nozzle Charts Select the correct chart based on your nozzle type nozzle spacing and desired expression of application rate gpa gpt or Iph If the desired operating speed is not found on the nozzle chart it is simple to determine application rate at different speeds by estimating from the known facts Example 1 If the desired speed is 2 2 m p h 4 koh on a sprayer using Raindrop nozzles Chart 5 The average between the application rates for 2 m p h and 3 m p h may be assumed to be the applica tion rate for 2 2 m p h Example 2 The desired speed is 6 m p h Use the application rate column for 3 m p h a divide by 2 7 Converting Nozzle Chart Method to British Gallons To convert any of the Gallon Per Acre rates to Imperial Gallons per acre Imp gpa multiply by 0 83 To convert any of the Liter Per Hectare rates to Imperial Gallons Per Hectare Imp gph multiply by 0 22 8 Checking the Actual Application Rate After the combination of ground speed nozzle
43. le Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Speed MPH KPH Speed MPH KPH Color Size Gal Min Yellow RA 2 21 14 8 4 26 17 29 8 19 8 33 2 il x RA 4 52 60 66 RA 5 52 64 74 84 78 90 84 M A N NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 6 Nozzle Type Spacing Calibration Raindrop 1 4 20 inch 51cm Liters Per Hectare Pressure psi bar Nozzle Capacity L Min Application Rate LPH Speed KPH MPH 2 5 3 196 243 131 159 185 208 261 319 374 411 327 392 467 523 392 6 4 98 NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 7 Nozzle Type Turbo Floodjet Spacing 30 inch 76cm Calibration US Gal Acre GPA amp US Gal 1 000 Square Feet GPT Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Pm Speed MPH KPH Speed MPH KPH Color Size TF VS2 20 1 4 0 28 19 14 11 9 0 40 0 30 0 25 0 20 Brown TF VS2 5 20 1 4 0 35 23 4 17 6 14 11 7 0 54 0 40 0 32 0 27 Gray TF VS3 20 1 4 0 42 28 21 16 8 14 0 64 0 48 0 39 0 32 White TF VS4 20 1 4 0 57 37 4 28 22 18 7 0 86 0 64 0 51 0 43 me aen o 2 23 osal os 4 1 4 1 4 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 Blue TF VS5 20 1 0 71 46 35 28 23 1 06 0 80 0 64 0 53 30 2 0 87 56 44 35 28 1 29 1 01 0 80 0 64 Green TF VS7 5 20 1 1 10 70 52 43 35 1 61 1 20 1 00 0 80 30 2 1 30 86 64 52 43 2 00 1 47 1 25 1 00 Black TF VS10 20
44. n condition before each use Make certain that all connections are tight and secure Do not operate unit with leaks frayed kinked hoses or tubing Repair or replace immediately Use only pipe hose and fittings rated for maximum pressure or pressure at which pressure relief valve is set at When replacing pipe hose or fittings use new product Do not operate a gasoline engine in an enclosed area Be sure the area is well ventilated Do not use these pumps for pumping water or other liquids for human or animal consumption Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline fuel oil kerosene etc Do not use in explosive atmospheres The pump should be used only with liquids WARNING compatible with the pump component materials Be sure all exposed moving parts are guarded and that all coupling devices are securely attached before applying power Before servicing disconnect all power make sure all pressure in the system is relieved drain all liquids from the system and flush Protect pump from freezing conditions by draining liquid and pumping rust inhibiting antifreeze solution through the system coating the pump interior SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS Length Width Width With Booms Open Height Wheel Base Weight Empty Weight Loaded SOUND LEVEL At ear level At 3 ft 0 914 m At 30 ft 9 14 m At 23 ft 7 m pass by ENGINE Make Model Type Spec Horsepower Fuel Cooling System Belt Tension
45. n obstacle such as a tree or fence is in you path To minimize the chance for missed areas or double application use a device to mark the outside boundaries of each spray swath Foam markers and dye markers are advisable TURF MANAGEMENT Turf management chemicals made for four general purposes 1 Fungicides Prevent or cure fungus on turf grass They are made in 2 general types Systemic Chemicals enter the plant system and protect or cure it of fungus Contact Kills fungus with which it comes into contact 2 Insecticides Eliminate damaging insects and worms such as grubs beetles ants etc 3 Herbicides Control and eliminate undesirable weeds and grass from turf areas and non turf areas such as bunkers trails fences etc 4 Nutrients amp Fertilizer Promote growth beauty and color in turf grass Some materials have to be applied so that they get into the soil below the plant leaves This is called soil appli cation In order to do this they are best applied with a large volume of water They are often then watered in using the irrigation system This type of chemical material includes systemic chemicals and chemicals de signed to destroy pests which live in the thatch and the soil Other materials must be applied to reach a problem that is present on the plant leaves This is called Foliar Application and requires a lower volume of water Instead of irrigation water these materials are furth
46. n the nozzle charts The Discharge Rate gpm or Ipm multiplied by the number of nozzles should not exceed 75 of the actual discharge volume of the sprayer pump i e if you need to use nozzles which discharge 0 8 gpm 3 0 Ipm and the spray boom is equipped with 12 nozzles the sprayer pump would have to produce an actual discharge volume of 13 gpm 49 Ipm in order to properly supply these nozzles If the collective volume of the spray boom nozzles exceeds the actual discharge volume of the pump inadequate pressure and poor nozzle distribution patterns may result Once nozzle type and size have been determined those nozzles are installed in the sprayer boom Nozzles should be expected to be replaced after 15 20 hours of actual sprayer operation After nozzles are installed make trial application of water over a known area to check application rate THE NOZZLE CHART METHOD OF CALIBRATION CONTINUED 5 For Sprayer with Electronic Spray Control Systems On sprayers equipped with Electronic Spray Control Systems such as those manufactured by Raven Ind Micro Trak Co and Dickey John Co it is still important to select the right type and size of nozzle for the required operation Electronic Spray Control Systems cannot function properly if the nozzles are not capable of delivering the programmed desired application rate Nozzles which are too large will not develop adequate pressure or satisfactory spray patterns Nozzles which are too smal
47. o the operating mode The computer will sense that you are operating at a simulated speed of 6 m p h 4 Flip the toggle switches for each of the boom sections on your sprayer to their on positions Now switch the Master toggle to on which will activate the sprayer If the 844 is set to Automatic Mode it will adjust the pressure to achieve the target rate 5 After you have checked the flow rate and pressure and have made a visual inspection of the sprays the 844 must Na be recalibrated to the speed sensor that you are using YA SPRAY OPERATION AFTER PROPER SETUP AND CALIBRATION Add 2 the amount of water required for the spray operation to tank using air gap filler 2 Start engine set engine speed below 2000 RPM and engage pump after taking all previously described safety and operation precautions Open agitator valve Add chemicals taking all precautions described in this manual and by the chemical manufacturer a Liguids may be poured direcily into tank b Wettable powder chemicals must be pre mixed with water in a container to form a slurry The mixture is then added to the tank through the fillwell strainer c Chemical in soluble packs are place into the fillwell strainer basket and dissolved by adding water through the basket The balance of the water required for the spray operation is added to the tank through the fillwell strainer using the air gap filler This will wash any undissolved chemical in
48. orking operation Lubricate as needed Make sure the fuel flow valve is On It is located on the fuel tank Make sure the spray pump is disengaged Center the hydrostat pedal The ignition switch is located to the left of the dashboard Insert the key A and turn clockwise until the engine starts C Release the key and it will return to the run position B Use the choke and hand throttle as necessary Allow the engine to idle and warm up before selecting a direction of travel STOPPING THE ENGINE If the engine has been running under high power let it run at slow idle speed a few minutes to 1 2 cool the engine down before turning the ignition switch to the OFF position Move the throttle lever to slow and turn ignition key to the off position Remove the ignition key and engage the park brake A Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running Always bring the vehicle toa CAUTION gt 10 complete stop engage park brake turn key off and remove key OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Before using the Spray Star the operator or spray technician must familiarize themselves with all of the informa tion on chemical spraying contained in Spraying Procedure of this manual All testing and calibration of sprayers is to be done with water not chemicals This insures the safety to all involved in performing the calibration operation Only after all calibration proce dures are complete
49. p stick is located under the seat directly behind the control panel Oil fill is located on top of valve cover use SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil DO NOT OVERFILL 5 Fill fuel tank located on right side with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline minimum Gasoline is flammable caution must be used when storing or handling it Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or an enclosed area fumes are explosive and dangerous to inhale DO DANGER SMOKE while filling the fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL 6 Check hydraulic fluid level in tank located on the left side Remove cap and add SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil if necessary Fluid level should be about 2 to 2 5 to 6 4 cm from top of tank when cold 7 Checkthe rear axle fill plug located on the back side of the differential housing This should be filled with SAE 80W 90 Gear Lube API Service GL 5 GL 4 so that the level is even or a little below the bottom of the fill hole 8 Machine should be greased before starting refer to Spray Star 3000 Parts Service Manual for location 9 Attach the Spray Boom to the rear of the sprayer in accordance with instructions in the Spray Star 3000 Parts Service Manual if not already installed The nozzles must be the correct distance above the turf as described in Spraying Procedure of this manual The spray boom must operate properly and the outer sections must break away safely if an object is struck by them they mus
50. perator safety and contributes to more precise application of chemicals For example golf greens and tees and hill areas would generally be sprayed in the range of 21 2 to 31 2 m p h 4 6 kph Larger open and more level areas such as golf fairways and park or school grounds would be sprayed at 41 2 to 6 m p h 7 10 kph The vehicle which carries or tows the sprayer should be equipped with a precise low speed speedom eter If it is not exact ground speed at a given engine speed must be determined by timing the travel of the sprayer over a measured distance 4 Determine Nozzle Size Refer to the appropriate nozzle chart in the back of this manual for your nozzle TYPE the type of nozzle you have or type you wish to use nozzle SPACING and CALIBRATION TYPE gpm opt or Iph You will note from the chart that application rates from any given nozzle decrease as the ground speed increases In other words the faster you drive the less material you are applying Application rates are shown in the columns to the right of the charts Once the desired application rate is decided upon it should be located as nearly as possible in one of these columns on the appropriate chart for your operation It could well be that the approximate rate desired would be obtained from the nozzles already installed in the boom If this is not possible then nozzles will need to be changed When selecting a new nozzle size refer to the Discharge Rate Column o
51. prayer tank with water Run the sprayer inspect it for leaks and make sure all systems function properly 2 Drive the sprayer through the measured distance discussed above at normal spraying speed record the travel time required to cover the measured distance in seconds with a stopwatch 14 35 THE 128 METHOD OF BOOM SPRAYER CALIBRATION CONTINUED The carrying or towing vehicle is to be traveling at the desired speed when it crosses the start line of the measured course Repeat this procedure and determine the average of the two times 3 With the sprayer parked run the sprayer at the required pressure level Catch the output of each nozzle in a container which is marked or graduated in Ounces for the exact same period of time which it took the sprayer to cover the measured course in step 2 It is necessary to operate the vehicle engine at spraying speed using a hand throttle 4 Observe the volume of water in the collection bottle The number of OUNCES collected in the time it takes to cover the marked course Take the average nozzle output by adding the outputs of each nozzle and then dividing that sum by the number of nozzles The NUMBER OF OUNCES collected in the time required to cover the SMALL AREA is equal to the NUMBER OF GALLONS applied per ACRE For example if an average of 40 ounces of water is col lected in the time required to cover the 1 128 acre area the application rate is 40 gallons per acre gpa
52. s Depress the key to accept the value and advance to the next programming step 5 Ifthe default value is correct depress the key to accept the value and advance to the next program ming step If using 3 way bypass boom control valves refer to the instruction manual of the valve you are using for proper calibration instructions oj PROGRAMMING THE 844 SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM CONTINUED SPEED SENSOR TYPE Default 250 Speed Calibration 621 NOTE During Speed Calibration the 844 will automatically sense whether a Wheel Sensor or Radar Speed Sensor is being used While in the Speed Calibration Programming Step the symbol will be flashing at the top of the display The programmable value 250 will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display MAGNETIC PULSES The speed sensor needs to be calibrated in order to provide the proper speed and area readings The value for this step is the number of pulses generated by the speed sensor in 300 feet This value can be determined by automatic calibration while driving exactly 300 feet or by entering the number manually Automatic Calibration To automatically calibrate the speed sensor mark off a distance of exactly 300 feet While still in the speed calibration program step position your sprayer at the beginning of your 300 foot course and press the and keys simultaneously to clear the contents of the display and to activate the auto calibration mode When t
53. s previously discussed there are other acceptable methods of Turf Sprayer Calibration Chemical suppliers Agricultural Extension Agents Universities and consultants of various types offer helpful advice on this subject Technical catalogues are available from nozzle manufacturers TRANSFERRING THE 128 METHOD INTO METRIC LITERS PER HECTARE The same steps are used that are used when calibrating in gallons per acre First a relationship between a measurable amount milliliters and the calibration amount liter is determined That ratio is 1 1000 Now an area which is 1 1000th of a hectare must be measured On spray booms with 51 cm 20 inch spacing mark off an area which is 20 meters 65 6 feet long The area formed by that length and the width of one spray nozzle 20 meters by 0 5 meters is 10 square meters which is 1 1000 of a hectare Therefore the amount of spray material applied to this small area in milliliters is equal to the amount applied to one hectare in liters Then follow the remaining steps 2 10 substituting milliliters for ounces liters for gallons square meters for square feet and hectares for acres AVERAGE OUTPUT Milliliters APPLICATION RATE LITERS HECTARE A NI 36 NOZZLE PERFORMANCE CHART 1 Nozzle Type XR Teejet amp DG Teejet Spacing 20 inch 51cm Calibration US Gal Acre GPA amp US Gal 1 000 Square Feet GPT Nozzle Application Rate GPA Application Rate GPT Capacity Spee
54. size and operating pressure has been selected the sprayer should be operated with water only to determine if the target application rate is achieved THE 128 METHOD OF BOOM SPRAYER CALIBRATION The 128 Method is useful for calibrating sprayers and also for checking the calibration of sprayer calibrated by the Nozzle Chart Method and sprayers using Electronic Spray Control Systems The 128 is based on a convenient mathematical relationship that exists between US Gallons liquid ounces and acres An ounce is 1 128th of a US gallon If an area which was 1 128th of an acre could be found the number of ounces applied to that small area would be equal to the number of gallons applied to the acre Thus no math ematical computations would be required To determine an area which is 1 128 of an acre On nozzles with 20 inch 51 cm spacing measure off a distance of 204 ft 62 meters Mark a START and a STOP line The rectangle formed by this distance and the spraying width of one nozzle 20 51 cm is equal to 340 square feet which is equal to 1 128 acre Therefore the amount of material applied to this area by one nozzle in OUNCES is the same amount of material applied to an acre in GALLONS gpa On nozzles with 10 inch 25 cm spacing the measure distance is 408 feet 124 meters On nozzles with 30 inch 76 cm spacing the measured distance is 136 feet 41 meters CALIBRATING FOR APPLICATION 1 Fill the s
55. t 40 psi regardless of changes to the indicated pres sure After performing the calculations you can advance to the beginning of the Application Setup sequence to make any changes by depressing the key once If no changes are necessary you have completed the Applica tion Setup Mode of the TeeJet 844 Sprayer Control NOW PRESS AND HOLD THE KEY FOR THREE SECONDS AND THE ENTIRE APPLICATION SETUP MODE WILL BE STORED IN THE COMPUTER S MEMORY For your protection the 844 console will not automatically power down while in the Application Setup Mode You must exit properly as described above to enable the con sole auto power feature Cutting the power to the controller while in the Application Setup Mode will not save any changes made into the computer s memory M SES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPRAYER CHECKOUT Before spraying check all connections related to the Sprayer Control assembly Particular attention should be given to the speed sensor to be sure the sensor and magnets are in line and properly secured Very important Whenever you are working around a sprayer or farm chemicals be sure to WARNING Wear protective clothing and eye wear s 1 SU Partially fill the sprayer tank with water to flush the system and to make a visual check of the spray tips to be sure all tips are delivering a good spray pattern Follow these steps in seguence being sure the Master Boom Switch is in its off position a Be sure the
56. t Output Diameter ingpm in L min in psi in bar ingpm in L min Mfg 1 9 7 2 25 1 7 6 3 23 8 Mg 2 7 10 2 50 3 4 10 0 37 9 Mfg 3 8 14 4 100 6 9 15 0 56 8 5 32 2 8 10 6 25 1 7 7 6 28 8 5 32 4 2 15 9 50 3 4 12 2 46 2 5 32 5 5 20 8 100 6 9 17 5 66 2 3 16 3 6 13 6 25 1 7 9 1 34 4 3 16 5 6 21 2 50 33 4 14 3 54 1 3 16 7 9 29 9 100 6 9 18 7 70 8 You can change orifice disc sizes to enhance spray system performance Smaller discs reduce amount of agi tation desirable in some foaming materials and make more dischargeable liquid available for nozzles Larger or none discs increase amount of agitation and make less dischargeable liquid available for nozzles M NJ CONSOLE FEATURES Program Key Used to access the programming mode Auto Manual Key Allows you to manually or automatically enter data Master Boom Switch Activates or stops boom spraying Individual Boom Switches Used to activate any up to 5 booms on the sprayer m o o p LCD Display In program mode the default values are displayed In operation mode actual values are displayed F Value Changing Keys The and keys are used to increase or decrease the values shown in the display G Sensor Cable Lead provides connections to flowmeter and magnetic wheel sensor H Power Cable Lead Main power cord Valve Cable Lead Provides connections to boom control valves and pressure regulating valve PROGRAMMING GUIDELINES IMPORTANT PRELIMINA
57. t then return to normal operation position 10 Be sure to double check boom heights nozzle spacing and displacement before spraying 11 Machine is shipped with windshield washer fluid in spray system to prevent freezing Flush system completely with clear water 12 Fill tank with water and retighten the eight bolts on metal bands used to hold the tank in place Do NOT over tighten bolts tank may collapse 13 Read operating instructions before starting Never allow pump to run dry The valve on the suction side of the pump between the pump and tank must be fully open whenever the pump is operated A uono npo nul CONTROLS amp INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS LOCATEDON THEDASHBOARD A Hour Meter Located in tachometer The Hour Meter indicates the hours of machine operation The Hour Meter operates when the ignition switch is on B Tachometer Indicates engine RPM o Speedometer The Speedometer indicates ground speed of vehicle in miles per hour D Speed Control On top is the on off switch In the middle is the indicator light Bottom is the set push button E Cluster Gauge Temperature indicator light at 10 o clock position Oil pressure light at 2 o clock position Low battery indicator light at 4 o clock position F Fuel Gauge Indicates fuel level in tank Ignition Switch The Ignition Switch has three positions Off Run Start PARK BRAKE The park brake is attached to steering column support To en ga
58. tability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year 60 days if product is used for rental pur poses from the date of purchase by the original user and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded and disclaimed after the expiration of such period All incidental and consequential damages including pickup and delivery of the unit communica tion mileage charges and or rental of a replacement unit during repair are not covered under this warranty nor is any loss of income and or other loss resulting from the failure of the product to function due to a warranty defect The following items are not covered under the SMITHCO warranty and are warranted by their respective manufacturer Engine and engine parts including starters generators alternators and filters Transaxle differentials gear boxes and mechanical pumps Hydrostatic transmissions hydraulic pumps and motors Batteries Wheels and tires A copy of the warranty for the above items is furnished if necessary with each SMITHCO product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Federal law now requires disclosure of the warranty which applies to
59. tank shut off valve is open b Start the engine engage pump and set the rpm to that which will be used when spraying Switch the computer on by depressing the key on the display panel Ensure that the spray tips being used match those preprogrammed Turn on the toggle switches for each of the spray booms on your sprayer Depress the Auto Manual key so that the red LED light indicates MAN mode g Now toggle the Master boom switch to on h Adjust the pressure with the and or keys At this point the sprayer will be activated and spray tip performance can be visually checked The pressure adjust keys can be used to raise or lower your spraying pressure To stop spraying toggle the Master boom switch to off The above steps provide a quick way to check out your sprayer and computerized control system However it is recommended that you calibrate your sprayer to prepare the unit for operation and to diagnose spray tip wear Worn tips can contribute to costly chemical waste and inaccurate spraying regardless of your use of a sprayer control Calibration is important and necessary to obtain the benefits associated with a computerized sprayer control The TeeJet Spray Products Catalog supplied with the 844 Sprayer Control kit gives complete informa tion on sprayer calibration along with other useful data and spraying information OPERATING INS TRUCTI ONS CONTINUED THE SPRAYING OPERATI ON You hav
60. tative established in the Community must also give the business name and address of the manufacture declare under our sole responsibility that the product Spray Star 3000 33 050 A Make Model to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the Directive 89 392 EEC if applicable and to the requirements of the other Directives EN292 1 EN292 2 EN294 EN349 92 59 89 392 Title and or number and date of issue of the other Directives if applicable For the relevant implementation of the safety and health reguirements mentioned in the Directives the following standard s and or technical specification s has have been respected ISO 37 1983 PREN 836 ISO 1219 1976 SAE HS 2800 SAE J1362 Title and or number and date of issue of standard s and or technical specification s Cameron Wisconsin USA March 19 1995 Place and date of issue Name fungfioy And signature of the authorized person LIMITED WARRANTY SMITHCO warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase by the original user 60 days if product is used for rental purposes All warranty claims must be handled through a SMITHCO authorized dealer or by SMITHCO INC All transportation charges must be paid by the purchaser There is no further express warranty All implied warranties including those of merchan
61. this product prior to the sale to a customer Please leave this statement attached to the product and allow the buyer to remove it after purchase SMITHED Wayne Pennsylvania 19087 A TR SMITHCO
62. to Man key so that the LED indicates MAN mode depress and hold the and keys simultaneously for three seconds The area memory counter volume measure only works when the Master Boom Switch is turned ON APPLICATI ON ALARM If the 844 senses a continuous discrepancy of 10 or more between the Target Application Rate and Actual Application Rate the application rate units GPA or G 1000 ft2 will flash in the display window This alarms the operator to a problem with the sprayer plumbing operation or programming NO FLOW ALARM If the 844 stops receiving pulses from the flowmeter the HE oo will flash at the top of the display This alarm indi cates that the flowmeter has stalled and alerts the operator that there is a problem with the flowmeter or elsewhere in the System This alarm will occur only when the Master Boom Switch and at least one boom toggle switch is on SIMULATED SPEED Simulated Speed z 6 m p h 1 Simulated speed is a feature that allows you to operate and check your sprayer using water without actually moving the sprayer This can and should be done prior to any spraying activity 2 To activate this simulated speed feature go to the Calibrate Speed Programming step in the System Setup Mode In the Calibrate Speed step manually set the calibration value to zero then exit the System Setup Mode by pressing and holding the key for three seconds This will automatically put the Control Console int
63. to the tank Transport to sprayer site with and agitator operating Set Engine speed between 2000 3600 RPM Optional Engage ground speed control 8 Obtain desired spraying speed before activating spray with switches on spray control console In some extreme situations it may be necessary to decrease or completely close the flow of material to the agita tor system in order to maintain desired pressure agitation is absolutely essential a change may have to be made in some combination of ground speed nozzle size or system pressure to maintain the necessary application rate Review the capacity of nozzles being used Total capacity of all nozzles plus agitation system must not exceed pumping system capabilities refer to Soraying Procedure section of this CAUTION manual FLUSH PUMP AFTER USE Pump Pressure Engine Shaft GPM at GPM at GPM at GPM at Max RPM RPM 20psi 30psi 40psi 60psi HP 2300 3200 70 55 5 14 2750 3800 75 71 60 10 1 8 3200 4400 80 78 72 60 3 0 Pump RPM Engine RPM x 1 38 One of the most common causes for faulty pump performance is corrosion inside the pump Flush pump and entire system with a solution that will chemically neutralize the liguid pumped Mix according to the manufacturer s directions This will dissolve most residue remaining in the pump leaving the inside of the pump clean for the next use M SIN SPRAY OPERATION CONTINUED TOPREVENT CORROSIO
64. uals in a safe place after operator and maintenance personnel have read them Right and left sides are from the operator s seat facing forward All SMITHGO machines have a Serial Number and Model Number Both numbers are needed when ordering parts The serial number plate on the Spray Star is located on the front left side of the main frame Refer to engine manual for placement of engine serial number For easy access record your Serial and Model numbers here YEAR OF MFG SERIAL NO kW hp MODEL NO kg lb 2 WAYNE PENNSYLVANIA 19087 USA 610 688 4009 Fax 610 688 6069 Information needed when ordering replacement parts 1 2 3 4 Model number of machine Serial number of machine Name and part number of part Quantity of parts Read Operator s Manual Engine Stop Engine Oil RPM Glow Plug On Hour Meter Hand Throttle Park Brake a O w Electrical Power Engine Start Temperature Light Gasoline Glow Plug Off Hour Meter Choke Closed Park Brake Release a 50 04 en G bh ait No Electrical Power Engine Run Water Temperature Diesel Glow Plug Fuse Choke Open Hydraulic Oil Level SYMBOLS Up Down Arrow No Smoking Pinch Point Hydraulic Fluid Penetration Engage Ground Speed High Reverse 2 Down Lower sti Moving Parts
65. ult 20 Ii 1 While in the Nozzle Spacing step the x A symbol will be flashing at the top of the console display 2 Nozzle spacing should be recorded in inches 3 If the default value is correct depress the key to accept the value 4 lf the nozzle spacing is different than that shown as a default then add or reduce this number by using the or keys to record the new value Depressing the and keys simultaneously will clear the value to zero 5 When the correct value has been entered depress the key to accept the value and advance to the next step When broadcast spraying enter the nozzle spacing in the display If banding enter the band width as your spacing If directed spraying enter the row spacing divided by the number of nozzles per row as your spacing NOTE All Application rate readings GPA G 1000 ft and area readings are expressed in treated acres NUMBER OF SPRAY TIPS PER BOOM SECTION Default 6 1 While in the Tips Per Boom Section step the symbol will be flashing at the top of the console display The console will also display SEC 1 at the left and a number 6 at the right of the display The SEC 1 refers to boom section 1 on your sprayer The number at the right is to be adjusted to match the number of tips you have on boom section 1 2 The default value of 6 will appear for all booms sections The next 3 or 5 programming steps are Number of Spray Tips Per Boom Section steps
66. units will be flashing indicating that this digit can be changed By depressing the or keys the programmer can change the indicated speed to a desirable speed or typical operating speed The 844 will immediately calculate what the pressure would need to be to maintain the target application rate at this speed If the pressure is too high you will need larger spray tips or will have to slow down If the pressure is too low you will need smaller spray tips or will have to speed up ADJUST PRESSURE If you wish to adjust the pressure press the key once so that the pressure psi units begin to flash Use the or keys to adjust the indicated pressure to a desired or recommended pressure The 844 will immediately determine what the operating speed would need to be to achieve the target applica tion rate at this pressure If the speed indicated is too high a smaller nozzle is needed If the speed indicated is too low a larger nozzle is needed LIQUID DENSITY All Calculations performed in the normal Calculation Step are based on spraying water To convert calculations to the Liquid Density programmed in the Liquid Specific Gravity Density Step in the System Setup Mode de press the Auto Man key When calculations are using the programmed Density the D symbol will be displayed at the top of the display window Note The tip flow rate in the lower right corner of the display will always display the flow rate in Gallons Per Minute a
67. ure regulating valve in this posi tion use the or keys to change the value to tHr Throttle Mode When programmed in the throttling mode with the controller in MAN mode the valve should open when the key is depressed and close when the key is depressed 4 When you have completed the programming for Pressure Regulating mode depress the key to accept the valve and advance to the next programming step M SIN PROGRAMMING THE 844 SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM CONTINUED BOOM CONTROL VALVETYPE Default 2 Way 1 While the Boom Control Valve Type step the a symbol will be flashing at the top of the display The programmable information 2 Way or 3 Way will be displayed at the left in the console display 2 This programming step is used to distinguish the type of on off boom control valves you have on your system There are two types of valves that can be used 2 way control valves or 3 way control valves 3 A2 way control valve is simply an on off valve Flow is either directed to the boom section s or it is blocked or diverted away from the booms A 3 way control valve is known as a bypass valve Flow continuously passes through this valve When the valve is activated on flow is directed to the boom section s When the valve is not activated off flow is directed through a bypass port back to the supply tank 4 If you are using the 3 way type of boom control valves in your system change the valve using the or key
68. v Cf T Arm alp Disengage Fast Low Neutral Sa s R ye Up Raise Manual Operation Hot Surface Tractor PTO Slow Forward Warning Danger Caution GENERAL SAFEPRACTICES 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 It is your responsibility to read this manual and all publications associated with this machine Never allow anyone to operate or service the machine or its optional eguipment without proper training and instructions Never allow minors to operate any eguipment Learn the proper use of the machine the location and purpose of all the controls and gauges before you operate the eguipment Working with unfamiliar eguipment can lead to accidents Wear all the necessary protective clothing and personal safety devises to protect your head eyes ears hands and feet Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light Inspect the area where the eguipment will be used Pick up all debris you can find before operating Beware of overhead obstructions and underground obstacles Stay alert for hidden hazards Never operate eguipment that is not in perfect working order or without decals guards shields or other protective devices in place Never disconnect or bypass any switch Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can be fatal when inhaled never operate a machine without proper ventilation Fuel is highly flammable handle with care Keep engine

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