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SECTION 5: OPERATION HOOK
UP AND PTO INFORMATION.
Connecting to the tractor
Croplands AgriPak sprayers have models to suit
Categories I, II and III tractor linkage connections.
300, 600 & 800 litre models have Cat II for the
lower linkage arms, and Cat I for the top link with
sleeve if your tractor has Cat II.
The 1000 litre AgriPak sprayer has a clevis-type Cat II
& III hitch for the lower arms and Cat II for the top link.
Procedure
Lower the tractor linkage arms and attach the
sprayers lower hitch pins, using the suitable
category for your setup.
NOTE
Check all of the individual parts before
operation. Check the pump oil level
before operating the sprayer. You can
use SAE30 or SAE 20/40 multi grade
engine oil to top up the oil if needed.
CAUTION
Your Croplands sprayer dealer is
responsible for correctly setting and
installing the supplied PTO shaft for the
first time it is set up. This can involve cutting
the shaft to length to ensure correct, safe
operation. The above information is for
reference purposes only.
WARNING
Always ensure the tractor PTO is
disengaged before attempting to hook
up the PTO shaft!
Lift the tractor linkage up to the level you wish to
spray at. Now you can adjust the length of the
top linkage arm to level the sprayer. Clean off and
grease the PTO splines on the sprayer and tractor
stub shafts. Put the PTO shaft onto both splines
making sure the spring loaded locking pins click
into place and is completely secure on the splines.
Attach the PTO shaft safety chains ( attached on the
PTO guards) to the tractor & the pump PTO guard.
Raise and lower the sprayer to check that the tubes
of the PTO overlap by at least 1/3 of their length,
and not less than 150mm, in all operating positions.
Start up
After the pre-delivery checklist has been done and
your AgriPak linkage is hooked up correctly to your
tractor, it is advised that a water test be done to
check for leaks and to familiarise yourself with your
new sprayer. These checks have been conducted
in the factory; however there is a chance that transit
could have loosened some fittings. Running the
machine with fresh water is a good safe way to
calibrate and learn about your sprayer, and set your
sprayer up properly to maximise results in the field.
Fill the tank partially with water to allow testing of
the sprayer before you start your test or spraying
job.
The Suction filter is either fitted with a shut off valve
(yellow or red removable twist plug), or with a 3
way ball valve to shut off the flow in the suction line
before the filter. This allows you to clean the filter
mesh while there is fluid in the spray tank. Always
ensure this valve is correctly set prior to start up so
that liquid from the main tank can flow through the
pump and control unit.
To start the sprayer, ensure the PTO is set in 540
RPM mode.
Make sure the pressure
relief valve on the
control unit is backed
off anti-clockwise prior
to engaging the PTO.
Increase the tractor
PTO speed up to no
more than 540rpm.
WARNING
Double check this step as some tractors
have a 1000 RPM setting – this will
destroy the pump if engaged!
NOTE
You may not need to run the pump at 540
RPM to achieve the desired spray output.
In most cases a PTO speed of 400RPM or
thereabouts is sufficient.
Twist plug to shut off liquid flow.
