Hardi Eagle Boom, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ... Ltd correct at the time of printing Hardi Spraying Equipment Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes in design features accessories specifications and instructions at any time and without notice Hardi Spraying Equipment Pty Ltd is without any obligation in relation to products purchased before or after such changes All operators of the equipment dealt with by this publication must read this en...

Page 3: ...5 Hours 9 50 Hours 9 Adjustments 9 Checking and adjusting sprocket timing 9 Aligning wing assemblies 9 Aligning intermediate and outer sections 10 Adjusting front fold cable 10 Adjusting break away clutch 11 Adjusting wings level to ground 11 Adjusting centre frame 12 Adjusting boomtransport position 12 Adjusting rear cable 13 Adjusting centre frame cables 13 Occasional maintenance 13 Nozzle filte...

Page 4: ... operators of this equipment read and understand this manual You must read chemical labels and follow the instructions they contain prior to using them Chemical labels are registered by the National Registration Authority However each state gov erns the purpose for which a chemical may be used this varies from state to state Local law may demand that the operator be certi fied to use spraying equi...

Page 5: ...hy draulic oulet and one double acting hydraulic outlet on the tractor The YZ model also requires a 12 volt con nection for the in cab mounted controls All EAGLE booms can be equiped with either single Snap Fit or Triplet Snap Fit nozzle bodies Glossary Right hand Left hand sides Are determined by facing the forward direction of travel Folded boom Refers to the boom in transport position Unfolded ...

Page 6: ...trols 1 Attach the handle to the hydraulic lever that operates the double acting outlet you intend to use The universal mounting bracket E Fig 2 is very flexible and a number of different mounting positions can be used If required as an alternative to the handle mount the switch box in a suitable location in the tractor cab 2 Connect the handle power plug or switch box power plug F Fig 2 to the tr...

Page 7: ...on the wing fold the wing by pushing it toward the boom rest assisted by a spring Leave the folded wing suspended above the boom rest and repeat the process for the other wing Boom folding and unfolding XY Hydraulic Fold model 1 Raise the boom to release it from the transport supports 2 Activate the double acting hydraulics outlet to unfold the boom Both wings will now unfold simultaneously 3 When...

Page 8: ...cessary 4 Remove all the filters and clean them be careful not to damage their mesh Re fit the filters when the sprayer is completely clean 5 Clean the pressure relief valve and attached hose of any residue 6 With the pump running flush inside of the main tank remember the tank roof Flush and operate all components and any equipment that has been in contact with the chemical Before opening the dis...

Page 9: ... inspect the boom for proper adjustment after the first 8 hours of use IMPORTANT Make it a daily 8 hours habit to inspect the boom for need of adjustment IMPORTANT Every 40 hours the break away clutch cap screws A Fig 14 must be torqued to 55 Nm to prevent boom damage Checking and adjusting sprocket timing 1 With boom unfolded in the spraying position and standing on the front side of the boom che...

Page 10: ...er sections 18 20 boom 1 Unfold the boom into the operating spraying posi tion 2 Hold the M12x100 adjusting bolt loosen the lock nut A Fig 11 and turn the nut B Fig 11 so the cap of the bolt head C Fig 11 contacts the top stop plate with the outer and intermediate sections aligned 3 Check to ensure that the lock nut is tight Fig 11 24 28 boom 1 Unfold the boom into the operating spraying posi tion...

Page 11: ...Fig 14 is fully tightened 2 The breakaway wing section should pivot around the axle shaft E Fig 14 Ensure that the breakaway wing section F Fig 14 is free to move 3 Loosen the lock nut B Fig 14 4 Tighten the adjusting nut C Fig 14 to stiffen clutch action The clutch is properly tensioned when the breakaway wing section returns to alignment with the outer wing section after breaking away Tighten th...

Page 12: ... to ap proximately horizontal position 8 Repeat the above process until the boom is firmly held in place but without affecting the trapeze function 9 If the trapeze will not let the boom go back to the horizontal position the bolts must be loosened again Fig 18 Adjusting boomtransport position Manual fold boom 1 Fold the boom into the transport position Determine if the boom sections need to be ad...

Page 13: ...ng with one side raised and folded 1 Fold the boom into the transport position 2 Shut the tractor off 3 Check that the tilt cylinders if fitted are completely retracted Adjust if necessary 4 Loosen the lock nuts IMPORTANT Alternate from side to side while making adjustments Adjust one cable a small amount and then the other to equalize cable tension and maintain a level centre frame 5 Properly adj...

Page 14: ... off season storage program 1 Clean the sprayer completely inside and outside Make sure that all valves hoses and auxiliary equip ment have been cleaned with detergent and flushed with clean water so no chemical residues are left in the sprayer 2 Renew damaged seals and repair leaks 3 Empty the sprayer completely and let the pump work for a few minutes Operate all valves and handles to drain as mu...

Page 15: ...o the transport position and relieve pressure from all hydraulic functions 10 All electric plugs and sockets are to be stored in a dry plastic bag to protect them against damp dirt and corrosion 11 Remove any control boxes if fitted from the tractor and store them inside where it is clean and dry 12 Wipe the hydraulic snap couplers clean and fit the dust caps 13 Apply grease on all hydraulic ram p...

Page 16: ...box Check all connections and cables in power supply Cable from control box to hydraulic manifold is damaged Replace cable Boom wings Boom won t fold com pletely in or out Fold cylinder needs adjustment Adjust fold cylinder Shut switches off after unfolding boom YZ models only Boom won t stay in spray position Switches on Shut off switches not used YZ models only Boom folds when activating tilt or...

Page 17: ... 2 19 18 20 XY Hydraulic Fold YZ Boom Wing Drg 3 20 18 20 YZ Boom Centre Drg 4 21 18 20 XY Boom Hydraulics Drg 5 22 18 20 YZ Boom Hydraulics Drg 6 23 24 28 XY YZ Boom Centre Drg 7 24 24 28 XY YZ Boom Wing Drg 8 25 24 28 XY Boom Hydraulics Drg 9 26 24 28 YZ Boom Hydraulics Drg 10 27 Boom Hydraulic Cylinders Drg 11 28 Boom Tube Snap Fit Drg 12 29 Boom Tube Triplet Snap Fit Drg 13 30 Hardi Nozzles Dr...

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