Great Plains CF60 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 17)

4/16/2003 500-015M
15 Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
This section covers general operating procedures. Experi-
ence, machine familiarity and the following information will
lead to efficient operation and good working habits. Al-
ways operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
Prestart Checklist
1. Read and follow Important Safety Information,
starting on page 1.
2. Read and follow the chemical manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Consider how you will store and dispose of the
chemical.
3. When working with agricultural chemicals, always
wear protective, water-proof clothing that covers the
body.
4. Have soap and water available to wash any exposed
areas. Check that hand-wash tank is full of clean wa-
ter.
5. Lubricate the boom as indicated under Lubrication,
Maintenance and Lubrication, page 21.
6. Check boom for loose bolts, pins and hose clamps.
Check hoses, pumps, valves and fittings for leaks.
Tighten all bolts as specified on the Torque Value
Chart, “Appendix,” page 24.
Field Operation
!
DANGER
Electrocution hazard. To prevent serious injury or death from
electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines when trans-
porting, folding or unfolding boom. The boom is not grounded.
Electrocution can occur without direct contact. Refer to trans-
port dimensions under Specifications and Capacities, page 23.
Do not fold or unfold the boom while the tractor is moving.
!
WARNING
Crushing and pinching hazard. The boom has many pinch
points during folding. Bystanders could be injured by the mov-
ing sections. Hydraulic failure could cause the boom to fall on
bystanders. Keep all bystanders away during boom folding.
Fold the boom only when the tractor is parked. Do not allow
riders on the boom.
!
WARNING
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing
serious injury. Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before ap-
plying pressure.Use paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. If an
accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected
into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or
gangrene will result.Remove parking stands before folding,
transporting or operating the boom.
Refer to Figure 5
7. Unfold the boom in the field where you will spray. Re-
move the transport lock pin.
Figure 5
Transport Lock Pin
8. Fill the sprayer tank half full with water.
9. Check nozzles for streaks and non-uniformity. Clean
or replace nozzles as necessary.
10. Calibrate the sprayer. Refer to calibration procedures
in the Application Guide.
11. Adjust boom to proper height. Refer to the elevator op-
tion and the nozzle tables in the Application Guide.
12. Add chemicals to sprayer and finish filling with water.
Never open chemical containers with bare hands.
13. Rinse chemical container three times. Puncture con-
tainers to prevent future use. Dispose of containers as
recommended by the chemical manufacturer.
14. Start sprayer pressurizing system to work up to the
desired pressure. Refer to your sprayer operator’s
manual for specific instructions.
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