Goldacres Prairie Compact 400L, Operator'S & Parts Manual

Page 1: ...Prairie Compact 400 600L Operator s Parts Manual GA8701149 REV0 JUN 2020 ...

Page 2: ...Assembly 37 Suction Filter Body 38 Tank Assembly 39 Tank Brackets 40 Tank Drain 41 Tank Mounting 42 Plumbing Schematic 43 Contact Goldacres 1 3 Morang Crescent Mitchell Park Vic 3355 P 03 5342 6399 F 03 5342 6308 info goldacres com au Disclaimer Any advice or recommendations given by Goldacres Goldacres dealers or employees is given in good faith and provided based on the best information availabl...

Page 3: ...acres not only produce Australia s finest range of spraying equipment we also keenly value the unique relationship we enjoy with owners of our equipment We are pleased to welcome you as a Goldacres owner and look forward to making your spray applications as efficient as possible Please use this comprehensive resource to gain a full understanding of your equipment and don t hesitate to contact your...

Page 4: ... successful performance Operators working outside these limitations do so at their own risk unless specific advice has been sought from and provided by Goldacres in writing Inspect the equipment thoroughly for damage and wear before operation Always read and follow the chemical manufacturer s guidelines for safe application as per the chemical label Particular attention should be given to the reco...

Page 5: ... are tightened and secured before operation Always ensure that the boom is securely supported when travelling Where fitted care should be taken to never overfill the diaphragm pump with oil or operate at speeds exceeding 540 rpm Do not exceed the maximum spraying pressure of 8 Bar Dangers Check area to be sprayed for overhead powerlines Contact between the machine and powerlines can result in seri...

Page 6: ...two main risks are that this equipment may easily cut through the lines or the local heat generated near the lines may cause them to rupture Ensure that all fittings and lines are fully tightly secured before re pressurizing after repairs Lifting Machine Before raising the machine off the ground Ensure that the boom is in its closed position Park up on a flat level and firm area Empty the spray ta...

Page 7: ...s prior to operation of this equipment as a spray unit Safety Decals Understanding safety decals and their purpose assists in the safe operation of your sprayer Safety decals are there for your protection and it is the responsibility of the owner operator to replace damaged and or missing safety decals Regularly review safety decals with operators It is very important to ensure that all new machin...

Page 8: ... housing Hydraulics Axle frame only Shockers and dampeners Wire cables Springs Drive chains Wheel bearings Failure caused by lack of lubrication not covered Warranty Exclusions Pump diaphragms Pump Seals Pump check valves Pump O rings Filters and filter screens Filter O rings Chemical Hoses Solenoid Diaphragms Hand Gun lance or wand seals and O rings Consumables chemicals fuels Items controlled by...

Page 9: ...anship or materials used under normal use and service conditions The Warranty is not transferable The owner is responsible for the performance of regular maintenance and service as specified in the owner s operators manual applicable to the product Failure to follow regular maintenance as advised may invalidate the warranty The owner must provide the Goldacres Dealer with prompt written notice of ...

Page 10: ...rchaser is entitled to at law which cannot be excluded by these terms and conditions and in all other cases b making good any defects by repairing the same or at Goldacres option by replacement within a period not exceeding either 1000 hours or twelve calendar months whichever comes first after the Goods have been dispatched provided that i the defects have arisen solely from faulty materials or w...

Page 11: ...h ranking whether by act or omission 3 The Purchaser acknowledges that it has received value as at the date of first delivery of the Goods and has not agreed to postpone the time for attachment of the security interest as defined in the PPSA granted to Goldacres under these terms and conditions 4 The Purchaser will execute documents and do such further acts as may be required by Goldacres to regis...

Page 12: ...an be a variance in the overall dimensions of the tank which in turn results in variations to the tank capacity For this reason calibration markings should be used as a guide only Filtration Filtration is a critical part of the sprayer s performance The pump assembly is fitted with an inline suction strainer It is important that the strainer is cleaned out regularly Pump The pump is critical to an...

Page 13: ...hey may be subject to change without notice Dimensions 2391 1190 1519 THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE PRO OF GOLDACRES TRADING PTY LTD SUBJECT OF COPYRIGHT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPEC DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIM UNLESS OTHERWISE SPEC 0 1 ANGULAR 0 0 0 5 0 00 0 25 F E D C B A 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 400L ...

Page 14: ...may be subject to change without notice Dimensions 600L 1519 1208 2390 THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE PROP OF GOLDACRES TRADING PTY LTD A SUBJECT OF COPYRIGHT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIF DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIME UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIF 0 1 ANGULAR 0 0 0 5 0 00 0 25 F E D C B A 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 ...

Page 15: ...tank lid 3 Hose reel 4 Main tank sight tube 5 Honda GX120 engine 6 IOTA20 pump gearbox 7 Pressure regulator 8 Boom line valve Number Description 9 Hose reel line valve 10 Gunjet 11 Suction filter 12 Boom mounting bars 13 Plastic mudguards 14 Pressure gauge 15 Bypass valve 7 9 8 14 15 ...

Page 16: ... owner s manual supplied or find a copy online Engine Safety Understand the of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency Do not allow children to operate the engine Keep children and pets away from the area of operation Your engine s exhaust emits poisonous carbon monoxide Do not run the engine without adequate ventilation and never run the engine indoors The engin...

Page 17: ...iously hurt or kill you Always perform a pre operation inspection before each operation and correct any problems Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or death Never run the engine in a closed or even partly closed area FUEL VALVE LEVER ON OFF ON CHOKE LEVER CLOSED CLOSED OPEN 4 ENGLI...

Page 18: ... the starter grip gently Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter ELECTRIC STARTER applicable types Turn the key to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds release the key and wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter again Using the electric starter...

Page 19: ...X 6 ENGLISH procedure Refer to the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer 1 Move the throttle lever to the MIN position Some engine applications use a remote mounted throttle control rather than the engine mounted throttle lever shown here 2 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position 3 Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position Some engine rather than th the instructio For engine s...

Page 20: ...amage Ensure that the pump can be turned over by hand before starting 2 Inspect all hoses to make sure they are the correct size fitted securely and that there is no restriction or leaking 3 Make sure that guards and covers are fitted correctly to prevent accidental injury 4 Make sure the strainer in the suction filter is clean and correctly installed 5 Change the pump oil after the first 50 hours...

Page 21: ...the pump Incorrect air damper chamber pressure Running pump at speeds greater than 600 RPM Exceeding the 290 PSI pressure limit of the pump Failure to wash chemicals from pump after use Incompatibility of the diaphragm material and the chemicals used DIAPHRAGM REPLACEMENT When diaphragms require replacement it is normal practice to replace the air damper diaphragm at the same time 1 Flush pump wit...

Page 22: ...es fittings and or nozzle The flow rate is correct but my pressure is too low or high Spray gun nozzle Check nozzle on spray gun for type and fitment Pressure fluctuation Air leak on suction side of pump Check suction pump for air leaks Incorrect pump speed Adjust pump speed close to but no higher than 600 rpm 3000 rpm engine Faulty pump valves Replace pump valves Pump pressure pulsating Air accum...

Page 23: ...hemical residue from the pump SAFETY SHUT OFF VALVE The safety shut off valve enables the filter bowl to be removed while automatically shutting off the supply line to the filter As the filter bowl is removed together with the bowl cap the valve plunger seats so as to seal off the filter from the supply line Replacing the filter bowl unseats the valve plunger and thus opens the supply line to the ...

Page 24: ...he nozzle pattern by rotating the nozzle in the appropriate direction as required 7 Adjust the pressure regulator to raise or lower the spray rate to suit application This will ensure even and consistent coverage of the target Do not exceed 290 PSI 20 BAR NOTE Refer to your chemical manufacturer s information for determining appropriate spray rates or consult an agronomist for further help Agitati...

Page 25: ...ays ensure that there is adequate room for the boom to open Always ensure that the boom is adequately supported when transporting Boom Height The standard nozzle spacing on Goldacres booms is 500 mm For this spacing the optimum height the boom should be from the object to be sprayed with a 110 fan angle nozzle is 500 mm There will be adequate spray coverage if the nozzles are higher than this but ...

Page 26: ...e boom wing angle by removing one set of adjuster bolts at a time and reinserting them into another hole position Fold spring adjustment holes Boom wing angle stopper bolt Boom wing angle adjustment bolts The wings should be made parallel with the centre section Re tighten the adjuster bolts once complete Horizontal Angle Adjustment The boom horizontal angle is determined by the stopper bolt posit...

Page 27: ... all fasteners such as bolts nuts washers and any zinc plated components G15 anti corrosion spray should also be applied to the sprayer pre and post season The amount of corrosion protection necessary will ultimately depend on local and operating conditions Frequency Maintenance Tasks 8 Hour Check pump oil level condition 8 Hour Check tyre pressure 8 Hour Check wheel nuts are torqued correctly to ...

Page 28: ...the tyre pressure Determining Correct Tyre Pressure Determine the maximum weight of the sprayer when loaded Allow for each tyre to carry half the maximum loaded weight of the sprayer this does not allow for any load on the tractor pull or cyclical loading which provides for a safety margin Determine what tyre size and ply is on the sprayer Determine what appropriate tyre pressure will provide the ...

Page 29: ...or Model 30L 5A CPB22136 Inlet Body Brass For Model B30L 6 GA5077442 Stem Sub Assembly Brass and Type 302 SS 7 GA5077376 Cup Packing Buna N 7A GA5077377 Cup Packing Viton 8 GA5077421 Gasket Brass 9 GA5077420 Packing Screw Brass 10 GA5077588 Stem Nut SS 11 GA5077589 Trigger Stop Spring Type 302 SS 12 CP7622 302SS 6 Burr Type 302 SS 13 GA5077407 Roll Pin Type 420 SS 14 GA5077427 Roll Pin Type 420 SS...

Page 30: ...p No Performance Liquid Pressure bar 1 5 2 3 4 A B A B A B A B GA8100370 Standard Capacity l min 0 79 2 61 0 98 3 18 1 14 3 67 1 40 4 54 Spray angle º 71 75 77 78 Max throw m 1 2 11 6 1 2 12 8 1 2 13 3 1 2 13 0 GA8100377 Capacity l min 0 98 3 14 1 21 3 79 1 40 4 54 1 70 5 30 Spray angle º 71 75 78 79 Max throw m 1 2 11 7 1 40 13 0 1 5 13 6 1 5 13 2 GA8100371 Capacity l min 1 17 3 71 1 40 4 54 1 63...

Page 31: ... HD 24 12 GA5000141 Nut M10 Nyloc ZP 12 13 GA5000355 Bolt M12 x 80 GR8 8 ZP 2 14 GA5011489 Bolt M8 x 60 GR8 8 ZP 1 2 8 23 29 32 25 9 3 4 4 5 6 7 13 4 4 6 24 4 4 6 22 11 11 12 26 28 31 27 4 30 10 11 11 12 1 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 16 18 NOTE APPLY LOCTITE 243 ONTO ALL THREADS ITEM P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 MATERIAL THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE...

Page 32: ... linch pin 8 OD x 60 mm long 1 22 GA5065455 Bolt M10 x 30 GR8 8 ZP 8 23 GA5024460 Trailer mudguard to suit 14 Tyres Plastic 2 24 GA5011263 Bolt M12 x 90 GR8 8 ZP 2 25 GA5078435 Hub Axle Hub face face 1311mm 1 26 GA5078436 Axle fish plate 4 Hole 45mm x 40mm 2 27 GA5078439 U Bolt 40mm x 127mm 4 28 GA5078440 Slipper spring 5 Leaf 45mm with Nylon bush 2 29 GA5017801 Tyre and Wheel 185R14 14 x6 White S...

Page 33: ... 4 Female BSPT 1 7 GA5077716 Hose Barb Elbow 90 degree 3 4 male thread x 1 hose Ban o 1 8 GA5001681 Hose clamp 1 SS 20 32 12W 1 THIS DRAWING REMAINS OF GOLDACRES TRADING SUBJECT OF COPY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIMENSIONS ARE IN UNLESS OTHERWISE 0 1 ANGU 0 0 0 5 0 00 0 25 D C B A 1 1 2 2 3 3 Pos Part No Description Qty 1 GA4906752 Pump engine Honda GX120 6 1 reduction Iota 20 1 2 GA2000059 Gauge Pressure ...

Page 34: ...S TRADING PTY L SUBJECT OF COPYRIGH UNLESS OTHERWISE SPE DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILL UNLESS OTHERWISE SPE 0 1 ANGULA 0 0 0 5 0 00 0 25 D C B A 1 1 2 2 3 3 Pos Part No Description Qty 1 GA5011475 Bolt M8 x 30 GR8 8 ZP 4 2 GA5004085 Bolt M8 x 20 GR8 8 ZP 3 3 GA5052590 Nut M8 Nyloc SS 4 4 GA5003643 Washer 8mm Flat SS HD 11 ...

Page 35: ... GA5076514 GA5076548 GA5076548 GA5076548 GA5076065 GA5076440 GA5077089 GA5076062 GA5076066 GA5078415 GA5078415 GA5075980 GA5076451 GA5076545 GA5075985 GA5076548 GA5075802 GA5076068 GA5075711 GA5075990 GA5076507 GA5076068 GA5075990 GA5078269 GA5076065 GA5075990 GA5075991 GA5076065 GA5076065 GA5024195 GA5075750 Pump IOTA 20 ...

Page 36: ...on box 5 1 to suit a GX120 Honda engine with a 3 4 shaft GA5076514 Plug 2 GA5075800 Seal Rubber 13 ID x 19 OD x 1 5 mm Suit diaphragm pump oil plug 2 GA5078263 Gasket Iota 20 1 GA5078464 Gear shaft Motor to gear box Iota 20 3 4 1 GA5075629 Oil Seal D17 x 35 x 7 mm 1 GA5075731 Ball Bearing D15 x 35 x 11 mm 1 GA5076571 Hex Screw 5 16 x 1 UNF 4 GA5076516 Oil Plug Gasket 1 ...

Page 37: ... ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 GA2000106 Suction Filter 1 1 2 50 Mesh 1 1 2 BSP Male Threads Geoline 1 2 GA5001681 Hose clamp 1 SS 20 32 12W 2 3 GA5076604 Fly nut 1 1 2 Arag 2002060 2 4 GA5076036 Hose barb Straight 1 1 2 ly nut end x 1 hose barb Udor 2 5 GA5077679 O ring 30 x 3 mm G10061 2 TITLE MATERIAL DRAWN BY JAMES MARTIN NEALHARVEY MODEL EDITED BY 27 06 2018 SURFACE FINISH UNLESS OTHERWI...

Page 38: ... 167 mm length Suit Geoline Filter GA2000106 O rings GA5024290 are not included 1 GA5024290 O ring Suit filter mesh 2 5 C00201009 Bowl Suction filter 1 1 2 Geoline C00201009 1 6 K00100001 Drain plug Suction filter 1 1 2 Geoline K00100001 1 1 3 4 5 6 2 ITEM NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 MATERIA THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF GOLDACRES TRADING PTY LTD AND IS SUBJECT OF COPYRIGHT SURFACE WEIGHT UNLESS OTHERWI...

Page 39: ...ER DRILLING THE TANK TO SUIT 2 INCH 581 SCREW FITTI DRILLING TH BACK OF THE E TANK TO SUIT 6 5 1 4 10 5 3 6 5 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 GA5023135 600lt Cartage Spray tank and lid 2 GA5078336 Lid Hinged Black plastic 355mm 35604 3 GA5077708 Hose barb Elbow 90 degr thread x 1 2 hose Ban o 4 GA5077704 Hose barb Elbow 90 degr thread x 3 4 hose 5 GA5000469 Hose clamp 1 2 SS 12 6 GA5077710 Hose bar...

Page 40: ... THE TANK IS TO BE USED THERE IS ADJUSTMENT WITH BOTH THE VERTICAL PIECE AND THE TANK SUPPORTS BOTH THE FIXED AND UNFIXED SUPPORTS 6 1 2 3 3 4 8 THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE PRO OF GOLDACRES TRADING PTY LTD SUBJECT OF COPYRIGHT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPEC DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIM UNLESS OTHERWISE SPEC 0 1 ANGULAR 0 0 0 5 0 00 0 25 F E D C B A 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 3 4 REAR MOUNTING LEFT SIDE 2 3 4 1 3 ITEM PART...

Page 41: ...1 1 GA5018309 Valve Ball 12mm 1 2 female Lever handle Brass 1 2 GA5077704 Hose barb Elbow 90 degree 1 2 male thread x 3 4 hose 1 3 GA5001741 Washer 20mm Flat SS HD 2 4 F70565A Sump drain mounting plate 1 5 GA5077707 Hose barb 1 2 male thread x 3 4 hose 1 6 GA5002077 Key ring 25mm SS 1 6 5 3 4 3 1 2 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 GA5018309 VALVE BALL 12mm 1 2 FEMALE LEVER HANDLE BRASS 1 2 GA507...

Page 42: ...sump and lid 1 GA5011223 Bolt M12 x 200 GR 8 8 ZP 4 GA5000577 Washer 12mm Flat SS HD 8 GA5017673 Washer 1 2 High Tensile 8 GA5012461 Nut M12 Nyloc ZP 4 THIS DRAWING REMAI OF GOLDACRES TRADIN SUBJECT OF C UNLESS OTHERW DIMENSIONS ARE I UNLESS OTHERW 0 1 AN 0 0 0 5 0 00 0 25 1 2 3 Pos Part No Description Qty 1 GA8500016 Tank 400L Green Cartage with sump lid 1 GA5023135 Tank 600L Green Cartage with s...

Page 43: ...3 Plumbing Schematic GA6500016 plumbing dwg J Rowsell 1 2 P Suction Filter GA2000106 Honda GX120 Motor Iota 20 Pump GA5077765 Reduction Gearbox GA5072295 30m Hose Reel 10mm Hose 1 S 1 S 3 4 P 1 2 P 1 2 P ...

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