Great Plains 3P300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

09/14/2009 500-103M-A
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Table of Contents
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Important Safety Information ....................................1
Safety Reflectors and Decals .......................................7
Introduction ..............................................................10
Document Family .......................................................10
Description of Unit ......................................................10
Intended Usage ......................................................10
Models Covered .....................................................10
Using This Manual......................................................10
Definitions...............................................................10
Owner Assistance ......................................................11
Preparation and Setup .............................................12
Pre-Setup Checklist....................................................12
Hitching Tractor to Sprayer ........................................12
Leveling Sprayer ....................................................13
Leveling Boom........................................................13
Electrical Connections ............................................13
Hydraulic Hookup ...................................................14
Sprayer Control Hydraulic Hookup .....................14
Hydraulic Pump Hook Up ...........................................15
Great Plains PTO Pump Hookup ...............................16
Ace PTO Pump Hookup .............................................17
Cab and Optional Components ..................................18
Raven SCS 440......................................................18
Raven Setup.......................................................18
Speed Sensors .......................................................19
Electro-Hydraulic Controller....................................19
Ace Pump Flow Limiter (Optional)..........................20
Flow Limiter Installation ......................................20
Sprayer Calibration.....................................................21
Manual Pressure Valve ..............................................21
Speed Calibration ...................................................22
Rate Calibration......................................................23
Operations ................................................................25
General Notes For Field Operation ............................25
At the Field .............................................................25
Operating Checklist ................................................26
Using Hand Wash Tank .............................................26
Transporting ...............................................................27
Plumbing Overview ....................................................28
Operating Pump .........................................................30
Operating PTO Pump .............................................30
Operating Hydraulic Pump ..................................... 30
Filling Tanks ............................................................... 31
Filling Hand Wash Tank ......................................... 31
Filling the Main Tank .............................................. 31
Inspect Main Tank Agitator Jets ......................... 31
Main Tank Filling Procedures................................. 32
Main Water Fill Using Sprayer’s Pump .............. 33
Main Water Fill Using Supply Pump................... 34
Adding Chemicals ...................................................... 35
Inducting Chemicals (Option)................................. 36
Foam Marker Tank Fill ........................................... 36
Agitation ..................................................................... 37
Unfolding and Folding Booms .................................... 37
Hydraulic Elevator Option .......................................... 37
Field Operation .......................................................... 38
Auto-Control Spraying Passes ............................... 38
Manual Control Spraying Passes (2007-) .............. 38
Parking....................................................................... 39
Storage ...................................................................... 40
Adjustments ............................................................. 41
General Field Adjustments......................................... 41
Boom Height .......................................................... 41
Nozzle Pressure..................................................... 41
Tank Straps............................................................ 41
Pressure Adjustments ................................................ 41
Troubleshooting....................................................... 42
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................. 44
Maintenance .............................................................. 44
General Information ............................................... 44
Equipment Cleanup................................................ 44
Whirlfilter® Clean-Out ............................................ 44
Solution Whirlfilter® Clean-Out .......................... 45
Inlet Whirlfilter® Clean-Out ................................ 45
Pump Maintenance & Repair ................................. 46
Great Plains PTO Pump..................................... 46
Ace Pumps ......................................................... 47
Ace Hydraulic Pump Seal Replacement ............ 47
Ace Pump Disassembly ..................................... 47
Ace Pump Assembly .......................................... 48
Ace Belt Drive Pump Seal Replacement............ 49
Lubrication ................................................................. 50