Smithco SPRAY STAR 1002, Manual

Page 1: ...SPRAY STAR 1002 with Raven 203 System SN 100579 November 2015 Product Support Hwy SS Poplar Ave Cameron WI 54822 1 800 891 9435 productsupport smithco com Operator s ...

Page 2: ...Up 15 Calibrating The Pressure Gauge 15 Spray Operation 16 17 Spraying Procedure 18 24 Spraying Introduction 18 Turf Management 18 Hose Handgun Spraying 19 Nozzles 19 20 Calibration Introduction 21 The Nozzle Chart Method of Calibration 22 23 The 128 Method of Boom Sprayer Calibration 23 24 Nozzle Charts 25 30 Nozzle Performance Chart 1 25 Nozzle Performance Chart 2 26 Nozzle Performance Chart 3 2...

Page 3: ... assembly and maintenance instructions Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment dam age Keep manuals 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 Smithco Smithco Smithco Smithco Smithco machines have a Serial Number and Model Number Both numbers are needed when ordering parts The se...

Page 4: ...Release Hydraulic Oil Level Choke Open Choke Closed Hand Throttle Hour Meter Hour Meter Fuse Glow Plug Glow Plug Off Glow Plug On RPM Gasoline Diesel Water Temperature Temperature Light Engine Oil Engine Stop Engine Start Engine Run No Electrical Power Electrical Power Read Operator s Manual ...

Page 5: ...MBOLS No Smoking Moving Parts Manual Operation Pinch Point Step Hot Surface Hydraulic Fluid Penetration Lift Arm Tractor Engage Disengage PTO Ground Speed Fast Slow H High L Low F Forward R Reverse N Neutral Warning Danger Caution Up Raise Down Lower Up Down Arrow ...

Page 6: ...UTION with the safety messages The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines DANGER Red Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Orange Indicate...

Page 7: ...t and Left Tank Sides B 25 356 Decal Tire Pressure 20psi All Wheels C 25 352 Decal Bypass Valve Hang Tag on pump D 25 298 Decal Warning Hot Tailpipe Guard D 25 286 Decal Crush Pinch Hood Back Edge Both Sides RH Control Panel E 15 719 Decal Speed Control LH Control Panel 27 093 Decal Oil Level LH Control Panel F 25 370 Decal 88 dba LH Front Panel 15 463 Decal Spray Pump LH Front Panel G 15 672 Deca...

Page 8: ... drives and set park brake before starting the engine 12 Never use your hands to search for oil leaks Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury 13 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 ...

Page 9: ...0 Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use Make certain that all connections are tight and secure 11 Do not operate unit with leaks frayed kinked hoses or tubing Repair or replace immediately 12 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 13 Do not operate a gasoli...

Page 10: ...peed 0 8 mph 0 12 8 kph Reverse Speed 0 3 mph 0 4 8 kph BATTERY Automotive type 24F 12 Volt BCI Group Size 24 Cold Cranking Amps 575 minimum Ground Terminal Polarity Negative Maximum Length 10 25 26 cm Maximum Width 6 88 17 cm Maximum Height 10 25 cm FLUIDCAPACITY Crankcase Oil See Engine Manual Fuel 6 gallon 22 7 liters Hydraulic Fluid 5 gallon 19 liters Grade of Hydraulic Fluid SAE 10W 40 API Se...

Page 11: ...when cold DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Fill fuel tank located on the right side with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline minimum Fuel 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 NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL 5 Machine should be greased before starting refer to Spr...

Page 12: ...r The buzzer sounds if the pump is running dry F Lights This rocker switch turns lights on by pushing on the top and off by pushing on the bottom G Spray Pump This rocker switch turns the spray pump on by pushing on the top and off by pushing on the bottom H Left Boom Switch This rocker switch lifts and lowers the left boom I Right Boom Switch This rocker switch lifts and lowers the right boom J C...

Page 13: ...ll accelerator pedal range N Master Boom Switch is used to override the master switch on the computer console of the spray systems O Reverse Pedal This pedal controls ground speed in the reverse direction P Accelerator Pedal This pedal controls ground speed Press pedal to increase speed Varying the amount of movement of the pedal will vary the ground speed MASTERBOOMSWITCH The master boom switch P...

Page 14: ...spect hydraulic lines for damage or leaks Never use hands to inspect for leaks 6 Check the hydraulic fluid level The hydraulic fluid tank is located on the left side of the machine The fluid level should be 2 2 5 6 4 cm from the top of the tank when cold Use only SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ or higher Motor Oil 7 Inspect the steering throttle and shift linkages for good hookups and clear travel 8 Che...

Page 15: ...he battery When charging or working near battery always shield your eyes and always provide proper ventilation Battery cable should be disconnected before using Fast Charge Charge battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes or 7 amps for 30 minutes Do not exceed the recommended charging rate If electrolyte starts boiling over decrease charging Always remove grounded battery clamp first and replace it last A...

Page 16: ...revent 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 Input to Agitator Agitator Agitator Agitator No...

Page 17: ...re The maximum pressure should be approximately 10 psi 69 kPA above the normal spraying pressure 9 Hold the MAN ADJUST switch in the DEC position until the pressure stops decreasing and begins to increase If desired minimum pressure cannot be obtained install larger bypass hose 10 Verify the desired maximum pressure of the sprayer system by repeating step 6 CALIBRATINGTHEPRESSUREGAUGE The pressure...

Page 18: ...with and agitator operating 6 Set Engine speed between 2000 3200 RPM 7 Optional Engage ground speed control 8 Obtain desired spraying speed before activating spray with switches on spray control console 9 The master boom switch located on the left floorboard is used to override the master switch on the computer console of the spray systems By pushing down it will turn on off the booms For 834 Syst...

Page 19: ...se or spray boom with nozzles removed until empty 3 Remove drain coupling again and rinse tank interior thoroughly 4 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 Re place screen and bowl taking...

Page 20: ...have to be applied so that they get into the soil below the plant leaves This is called soil ap plication 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 ap...

Page 21: ...e flow of liquid Obviously the larger the opening the greater the rate of flow volume 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 lpm at 30 psi 2 bar will d...

Page 22: ...odjet Nozzles TF VS4 and larger do not require screens SPACING Turf spray nozzles are normally 20 51 cm apart Some cases 40 101 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 BOOMHEIGHT Height is very important in permitting spray nozzles to develop th...

Page 23: ...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 size 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 TRAVELSPEED Increased travel speed decreases the application rate gp...

Page 24: ... be sprayed at 41 2 to 6 mph 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 n...

Page 25: ...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 size and operating pressure has been selected the sprayer should be operated with water only to determine if the ta...

Page 26: ...ower 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 Adj...

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Page 28: ... 236 272 142 165 202 233 Red XR11004 DG11004 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 12 1 29 1 58 1 82 336 387 474 546 269 310 379 437 224 258 316 364 192 221 271 312 Brown XR11005 DG11005 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 39 1 61 1 97 2 27 417 483 591 681 334 386 473 545 278 322 394 454 238 276 338 389 Gray XR11006 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 68 1 94 2 37 2 74 504 582 711 822 403 466 569 658 336 388 474 548 288 333 406 470 White XR11008 1 5 2 ...

Page 29: ...0 69 21 0 26 0 16 9 20 0 14 1 17 1 12 1 14 6 48 59 Blue TF VS5 20 30 0 71 0 87 26 0 32 0 21 0 26 0 17 6 22 0 15 1 18 5 60 74 Green TF VS7 5 20 30 1 06 1 30 39 0 48 0 31 0 39 0 26 0 32 0 22 0 28 0 90 1 11 Black TF VS10 20 30 1 41 1 73 52 0 64 0 42 0 51 0 35 0 43 0 30 0 37 0 1 20 1 47 Nozzle Capacity Gal Min Application Rate GPA Speed MPH Application Rate GPT Speed MPH Turbo FloodJet 40 inch 100cm U...

Page 30: ...6 White TF VP4 1 5 2 0 2 23 2 57 335 386 223 257 167 193 112 129 Blue TF VP5 1 5 2 0 2 79 3 22 419 483 279 322 209 242 167 193 Green TF VP7 5 1 5 2 0 4 19 4 83 629 726 419 484 314 363 251 290 Black TF VP10 1 5 2 0 5 58 6 45 837 968 558 645 419 484 335 387 Application Rate GPT Speed MPH Turbo FloodJet 40 inch 100cm Liters Per Hectare Nozzle Type Spacing Calibration Color Size Pressure bar Nozzle Ca...

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Page 33: ... 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 gpa m p h x ...

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