COMMANDER-LPY

COMMANDER-LPZ
Instruction book
670736-GB-98/12
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Pictorial symbols

Description Pressure

Function Cleaning

Connection Lubrication

Warning Winter storage

Operational problems
Operating

Service/ Technical specifica-

adjustment tions

Liquid flow EC Declaration of

Conformity

Illustrations, technical information and data in this book are to the best of our belief correct at the time of printing. As it is HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S policy
permanently to improve our products, we reserve the right to make changes in design, features, accessories, specifications and maintenance instructions at any time
and without notice.

HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such changes.

HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this publication, although everything possible has been
done to make it complete and correct.

As this instruction book covers all models, features or equipment, which are available in certain countries only can be shown. Please pay attention to paragraphs
dealing with precisely your model.

Published and printed by HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S

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Table of contents
EC declaration of Conformity ........................................................ 4 Suction Filling Device ............................................................. 24
Operator safety ............................................................................. 4 Fast Filling Device .................................................................. 25
Description .................................................................................... 5 Filling of rinsing tank .............................................................. 26
Identification plates .................................................................. 5 Filling of clean water tank ....................................................... 26
Sprayer use .............................................................................. 6 Adjustments of EC operating unit ........................................... 26
Unloading the sprayer from the truck ............................................ 6 Remote pressure gauge ......................................................... 27
Before putting the sprayer into operation ...................................... 6 Filters ..................................................................................... 27
Connecting the sprayer ................................................................. 6 Self-cleaning filter ............................................................... 27
Drawbars .................................................................................. 6 Choice of correct restrictor ................................................. 27
Support leg ............................................................................... 7 Filling of chemicals. ................................................................ 27
SELF TRACK and MULTI TRACK drawbars ............................ 7 Filling through tank lid ........................................................ 27
Transmission shaft ........................................................................ 8 Filling by HARDI FILLER chemical inductor ....................... 28
Operator safety ......................................................................... 8 Liquid chemicals: ................................................................ 28
Installation of transmission shaft .............................................. 8 Powder chemicals .............................................................. 29
Track gauge .................................................................................. 9 Use of rinsing tank and rinsing nozzles .................................. 30
Brakes ......................................................................................... 10 Technical Residue .................................................................. 30
Emergency and parking brake ............................................... 10 Operation of the tank drain valve ............................................ 30
Hydraulic activated brakes ..................................................... 10 Rinsing tank drain valve ......................................................... 31
Air activated brakes ................................................................ 10 Spray Technique ......................................................................... 31
Single-line brakes ................................................................... 10 Safety precautions ...................................................................... 31
Dual-line brakes ..................................................................... 11 Personal protection ................................................................ 31
Hydraulic systems ....................................................................... 11 Liquid fertilisers ........................................................................... 31
Hydraulics COMMANDER-LPY .............................................. 11 Maintenance ............................................................................... 32
Hydraulics COMMANDER-LPZ .............................................. 11 Cleaning the sprayer .............................................................. 32
Direct Acting Hydraulic system ........................................... 11 Cleaning and maintenance of filters ....................................... 32
Control boxes and power supply ........................................ 11 Lubrication .................................................................................. 33
Counter weight (TRACKER models only) ................................... 12 Service and Maintenance ........................................................... 37
Rear lights ................................................................................... 13 10 hours service ..................................................................... 37
Roadworthyness ......................................................................... 13 50 hours service ..................................................................... 37
Stop wedges ............................................................................... 13 250 hours service ................................................................... 37
Ladder ......................................................................................... 13 1000 hours service ................................................................. 37
Disconnecting the sprayer .......................................................... 14 Occasional maintenance ........................................................ 37
Hose package and transmission shaft support ...................... 14 Tyre safety .................................................................................. 51
Driving Technique ....................................................................... 14 Off-season storage ..................................................................... 52
Operating instructions ................................................................. 16 Preparation after off-season storage ...................................... 52
Operating the LPY and LPZ booms ....................................... 16 Fault-finding ................................................................................ 52
LPZ boom ............................................................................... 16 Emergency operation of the sprayer ........................................... 56
Unfolding and folding the LPZ boom .................................. 17 Technical specifications .............................................................. 56
Alternative boom widths ..................................................... 17 Overall dimensions ................................................................. 56
LPY boom .............................................................................. 17 Weights .................................................................................. 56
Speed regulation of the hydraulic boom movements ......... 17 Pump capacity ........................................................................ 57
Unfolding and folding the LPY boom .................................. 18 Filters and nozzles ................................................................. 57
Slanting the boom .............................................................. 18 Temperature and pressure ranges ......................................... 57
Hydraulic Slanting Control (if fitted) .................................... 18 Brakes .................................................................................... 57
Adjustments of LPY and LPZ booms ..................................... 18 Hydraulic brakes ..................................................................... 57
Adjusting the pendulum device .......................................... 18 Air brakes ............................................................................... 57
Adjusting the pendulum effect ............................................ 19 Electrical connections ............................................................ 58
Pendulum damping ............................................................ 19 Rear lights .............................................................................. 58
Adjustment of pendulum chains ......................................... 19 EC .......................................................................................... 58
Adjustment of limit stop valve ............................................. 19 Materials and recycling .......................................................... 58
Parallel setting of lift frame and pendulum ......................... 20 Disposal of the sprayer ........................................................... 58
Transport ..................................................................................... 20 Conversion factors, SI to Imperial units .................................. 58
Transport brackets .................................................................. 20 Boom hydraulic LPY ............................................................... 59
Transport lock ......................................................................... 20 Boom hydraulic LPZ ............................................................... 59
Independent setting of transport position ............................... 21 Electrical specifications .......................................................... 60
Transport positions, LPY and LPZ booms .............................. 22 STEER TRACK ...................................................................... 60
Operating instructions ................................................................. 23 MULTI TRACK ........................................................................ 60
MANIFOLD SYSTEM ............................................................. 23 Subject index .............................................................................. 61
Function diagram .................................................................... 23 Suspension supplement .............................................................. 62
Use of MANIFOLD valve system ........................................... 23
Electric operated MANIFOLD valves ...................................... 24
Filling of water ........................................................................ 24
Filling through tank lid ....................................................... 24

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EC Declaration of Conformity Operator safety

Watch for this symbol . It means
Manufacturer, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTE. Your safety
HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S
is involved so be alert!
Helgeshøj Allé 38
DK 2630 Taastrup Note the following recommended precautions
DENMARK and safe operating practices.
Read and understand this instruction book before
Importer, using the equipment. It is equally important that
other operators of this equipment read and
understand this book.
Local law may demand that the operator be
certified to use spray equipment. Adhere to the
declare that the following product; law.
Pressure test with clean water prior to filling with
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chemicals.
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Wear protective clothing.

Adhere extra shipping package labels to inside cover. Rinse and wash equipment after use and before
servicing.
Depressurize equipment after use and before
A. was manufactured in conformity with the provisions in
servicing.
the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 14 June 1989 on mutual
approximation of the laws of the Member States on the Never service or repair the equipment whilst it is
safety of machines (89/392/EEC as amended by direc- operating.
tives 91/368/EEC and 93/368/EEC) with special refer- Disconnect electrical power before servicing.
ence to Annex 1 of the Directive on essential safety and Always replace all safety devices or shields
health requirements in relation to the construction and
immediately after servicing.
manufacture of machines.
If an arc welder is used on the equipment or
B. was manufactured in conformity with the current stand- anything connected to the equipment, disconnect
ards implementing harmonised standards in accordance power leads before welding. Remove all inflam-
with Article 5 (2) and other relevant standards.
mable or explosive material from the area.
Taastrup, November 1998 Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst spraying or
working with contaminated equipment.
Wash and change clothes after spraying.
Wash tools if they have become contaminated.
In case of poisoning, immediately seek medical
advice. Remember to identify chemicals used.
Erik Holst Keep children away from the equipment.
Managing Director Do not attempt to enter the tank.
HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S
Do not go under any part of the sprayer unless it
is secured. The boom is secure when placed in
the transport brackets.
If any portion of this instruction book remains
unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI
dealer for further explanation before using the
equipment.

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We congratulate you for choosing a HARDI the Direct Acting Hydraulic system (D.A.H.). Individual
plant protection product. The reliability and folding of outer sections enable alternative boom widths.
efficiency of this product depend upon your Outer sections incorporate spring loaded breakaway.
care. The first step is to carefully read and pay
attention to this instruction book. It contains essential All booms are available in 15, 16, 18, 20, 21 and 24 m
information for the efficient use and long life of this working width.
quality product.

Description
Identification plates
Frame An identification plate fitted on the frame indicates
Strong and compact frame with several producer name, model, own weight, max. weight, max.
options of drawbars and wheel sizes. The frame has a pressure of the hydraulic system, and max. pressure of
strong chemical and weather resistant electrostatic the spray liquid system. Frame, boom centre frame, and
lacquer coat. Screws, nuts, etc. have been DELTA- inner/outer sections also have identification plates
MAGNI treated to be resistant to corrosion. indicating boom type and part number of spare parts. If
Tank ordering spare parts, inform your dealer of these, so the
UV-resistant Polyethylene in a suitable design with no right model and version are de-
sharp corners for easy agitation, emptying and cleaning. scribed.
Nominal contents 2200, 2800, 3200 or 4200 l.
Pump
Diaphragm pump with 6 diaphragms, model 363 or 463,
depending on boom width, with easily accessible valves
and diaphragms.
MANIFOLD SYSTEM
All functions of the spray circuits are operated via the
centrally situated MANIFOLD valves with colourcoded
plates and pictorial symbols for easy operation.
Operating unit
The operating unit is constructed of modules and con-
sists of main ON/OFF valve, pressure gauge, pressure T271-0008

regulation with built-in HARDI-MATIC and distribution

valves with pressure equalization. HARDI-MATIC
ensures a constant volume per hectare of the liquid Write the information of your sprayer here:
(l/ha) at varying forward speed within the same gear
when the number of P.T.O. revolutions are between
300-600 r/min. The operating unit is fully electrically
controlled (EC) via remote control box.
Filters
With the self-cleaning filter the impurities that exist in the
spray liquid will by-pass the filter and be recirculated
back to the tank via the return flow. Also suction filter
and nozzle filters are standard. In-line pressure filters
can be fitted as option.
T279-0005

Booms
All booms are suspended in a strong, stable parallelo-
gram boom lift.
T279-0002
The LPY boom is pendulum suspended. It is equipped
with 4 hydraulic rams. The raising/lowering and folding/
unfolding functions are operated via the tractor hydrau-
lics. Outer sections incorporate spring loaded breaka-
way.
T279-0006

The LPZ boom is pendulum suspended and it is fully (Certain countries only)
hydraulically operated; all functions are controlled via

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Sprayer use Connecting the sprayer

The HARDI COMMANDER sprayer is for the application
of crop protection chemicals and liquid fertilisers. The Drawbars
equipment must only be used for this purpose. It is not
allowable to use the sprayer for other purposes. If no local Standard and STEER TRACK draw-
law demands that the operator must be certified to use bars
spray equipment, it is strongly recommended to be There are different drawbars available.
trained in correct plant protection and in safe handling of Standard drawbar is with a Ø36 mm
plant protection chemicals to avoid unnecessary risk for towing ring.
T251-0007
persons and the environment when doing your spray job.

Standard drawbar ................................. Ø36 mm

Hitch (option) ....................................... Ø51 mm (ISO 5692)
Unloading the sprayer from the truck Jaw (option) ......................................... Ø36 mm
For the unloading of the sprayer you need a crane or a Drawbar for high hitch DIN 11 025 ....... Ø40 mm
fork lift. When loading with a crane please observe the
lifting points as shown on the sketch, and make sure The standard and hitch drawbar can be set at two differ-
that the straps or belts used for lifting are strong enough. ent height positions altering the height approx. 200 mm
(8 in) on 2200/2800 and 300 mm (12 in) for 3200/4200.
Choose the setting where the platform appears level.
T021-0003

T251-0008
Swivel type ∅36mm

T271-0006 T271-0003

Swivel type ∅36mm Swivel type ∅33mm

T271-0006 T271-0004

Before putting the sprayer into opera-

tion
Although the sprayer has been applied with a strong and
protective surface treatment on steel parts, bolts etc. in
the factories, it is recommended to apply a film of
anticorrosion oil (e.g. CASTROL RUSTILLO or SHELL
ENSIS FLUID) on all metal parts in order to avoid
Hitch type ∅50mm Hitch type ∅50mm
chemicals and fertilisers discoloring the enamel.
T271-0006

If this is done before the sprayer is put into operation for

the first time, it will always be easy to clean the sprayer
and keep the enamel shiny for many years.

This treatment should be carried out every time the

protection film is washed off.
Fork type ∅30mm

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Standard drawbar for DIN 11 025 trailer SELF TRACK and MULTI TRACK drawbars
coupling (2200/2800/3200)
The SELF TRACK and MULTI TRACK are connected as
follows:
2200/2800 l:
The standard trailer drawbar can be turned 180° and is
used for the high positioned trailer coupling (DIN 11 025)
at the tractor (used in certain countries only).

A kit consisting of a support

jack, diaphragm pump,
adapter frame and a
towing eye is required
for this set-up.

T251-0001

T251-0010 1. Attach the tractor lower links in either hole A, B or C.

To obtain best tracking, chose the holes where the
distance X are equal to distance Y. Secure with linch
pins.
2. Attach safety chains to top link clevis. The chain will
prevent the transmission shaft from being damaged if
the lift arms are lowered too far. Adjust the chain
length so the chains are tight as the tractor P.T.O.
and pump shaft are in a horizontal line.

T251-0002
3200/4200 l:
The high hitch drawbar is a
factory fitted option and it is
different to the standard
T271-0005

drawbar.

WARNING! The drawbar bolts must be retight-

ened to the specified torque every 10 hours of
work until the torque is stabilised and then at
intervals according to service scheme.

WARNING! Always use a 40 mm (1.57 in)

NOTE! If possible, lock the tractor hydraulic lever when
drawbar pin for attaching the drawbar and
the lift arms are in the correct position to avoid the
secure with linch pin or similar.
sprayer weight resting on the stabiliser chains.

3. Tighten the lift arms stabiliser chains.

Support leg
To remove the support leg: lift the leg, remove the WARNING! Do not stand in the area around the
securing pin and pull out the support leg. drawbar during manoevring.
The support leg is stored in the bracket when the
sprayer is attached to the tractor.

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Transmission shaft NOTE! The shaft must always have an overlap of

minimum 155 mm (6.1 in).
Operator safety
To avoid accidents and personal injuries, note the
following recommended precautions and safe operation
practices.

Always STOP ENGINE before attaching the transmis-

sion shaft to tractor P.T.O. - most tractor P.T.O. shafts T259-0004

can be rotated by hand to facilitate spline alignment,

when engine is stopped.
4. The two parts are shortened equally. Use a saw, and
When attaching the shaft, make sure that the snap lock
file the profiles afterwards to remove burrs.
is FULLY ENGAGED - push and pull shaft until it locks.
WARNING! ROTATING TRANSMISSION
SHAFTS WITHOUT PROTECTION GUARDS
ARE FATAL.
Always keep protection guards and chains intact and
T259-0005
make sure that it covers all rotating parts, including CV-
joints at each end of the shaft. Do not use without
T259-0007
protection guard.
Do not touch or stand on the transmission shaft when it
is rotating - safety distance: 1.5 meter. 5. Grease the profiles and assemble male and female
parts again.
Prevent protection guards from rotating by attaching the 6. Fit the shaft to tractor P.T.O. and sprayer pump shaft.
chains allowing sufficient slack for turns.
NOTE! Female part marked with a tractor towards
Make sure that protection guards around tractor P.T.O. tractor!
and implement shaft are intact.
7. Fit the chains to
Always STOP ENGINE and remove the ignition key prevent the protection
before carrying out maintenance or repairs to the trans- guards from rotating
mission shaft or implement. with the shaft.

Installation of transmission shaft

First installation of the transmission shaft is done in the
following way: 8. To ensure long life of
the transmission shaft,
1. Attach sprayer to tractor and set sprayer height in the try to avoid working
position with shortest distance between the tractor angles greater than 15°.
and sprayer pump P.T.O. shafts.
2. Stop engine and remove ignition key.
3. If transmission shaft must be shortened, the shaft is
pulled apart. Fit the two shaft parts at tractor and
sprayer pump and measure how much it is necessary
to shorten the shaft. Mark the protection guards.
T259-0004

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Track gauge 3. Place stop

The track gauge of the COMMANDER can be altered wedges in
stepless as follows: front of and
behind RH
Model 2200/2800 3200/4200 wheel.
mm (in) mm (in) Jack up
Standard adjustment 1664-2214 (65.6-87.2) 1800-2250 (71.9-88.6) LH
wheel,
support
Adjustment range,
and
change of rim plate and 1500-1664 (59.1-65.6) ----
se-
and rim position 2214-2250 (87.2-88.7)
cure
Adjustment range, sprayer body.
shortening ends ---- 1500-1950 (59.1-76.8) 4. Loosen clamp bolts for LH
wheel axle.

T251-0005
T251-0004

T251-0003

B
5. 3200/4200 only:
Loosen the nut B
T101-0039
on the brake
operating arm.
Extend/retract this
arm according to
the adjustment of
the axle.

6. Extend or retract
the axle. A sack
barrow and a
WARNING! When altering track gauge by rod will
turning rims and rim plates the max. permitted facilitate the
off-set between centre wheel and hub flange operation.
must be observed: 7. If the rim
position
Max offsets, hub flange and centre rim must be
changed,
Model Max rim offset do this first and fine adjust by
2200/2800 l 66 mm (2.6 in) extending or retracting the
3200/4200 l 30 mm (1.18 in) axles. Remember to tighten
the wheel nuts to the speci-
T251-0006

Use only the combinations shown. It is not permitted to fied torque: Rim plate to rim:
fit dual wheels! 280 + 30 Nm
(207 + 22 lbft) Rim plate to hub: 490 Nm (288 lbft)
IMPORTANT! On TRACKER models a minimum track 8. Tighten the clamp bolts to a torque of 280 Nm
gauge of 1800 mm (71 in) is strongly recommended to (207 lb.ft).
ensure stability and avoid tipping over. 9. 3200/4200 only: Tighten nut B again.
NOTE! The wider the track gauge, the better the stability
IMPORTANT! Place the jack under the axle and lift the
of the sprayer and boom.
wheel to remove load from the clamps before tightening
Track gauge is altered in the following way: the clamp bolts to the specified torque.

1. Measure the current track gauge (centre RH tyre to 10.Repeat the procedure on RH wheel.
centre LH tyre). Each side must be extended or 11.Check the distance from centre tyre to centre of tank
retracted half the desired alteration. frame is equal at RH and LH.
2. Attach the sprayer to tractor and engage tractor 12.Retighten clamp bolts and wheel bolts to specified
parking brake. torque after 8 hours of work.

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Brakes WARNING! Do not connect the brakes directly

to the tractor hydraulics without the brake valve.
Emergency and parking brake (if fitted) The trailer brake power cannot be controlled,
The parking brake lever can be set for two different and braking will therefore be hazardous.
function modes:
IMPORTANT! Max. oil pressure is 150 bar (2175 p.s.i.)
in the brake line.
1. Normal parking brake function
(pull to engage, pull again to Relieve parking brake before driving.
disengage)

T021-0001
2. Emergency brake (engaged by
pulling, no disengagement when
pulling again) Air activated brakes (if fitted)
This system requires a tractor with

T021-0009
To change between the two modes,
turn the pawl control clip. compressor and air brake system with
out-let(s) for trailer brakes.
To disengage the parking brake: Brake coupler
1. Set pawl clip in pos. 1.
2. Pull the lever a little forward to release the ratchet
tooth and then push the lever fully backwards. IMPORTANT! The load apportioning valve must be set
at the position corresponding to the load on the trailer,
To engage the parking brake: for obtaining optimal air pressure to the trailer brakes.
1. Pull the lever firmly forwards until parking brake is
fully engaged.
= Relieved = Half full tank
Emergency brake
1. Set pawl clip in pos. 2.
= Empty tank = Full tank
2. Attach the rope from the hole in top of the handbrake
lever to e.g. the tractor top link attaching point. If the
sprayer is accidentally unhooked during transport the Load valve
rope will apply the parking brake before the rope WARNING! Driving with
breaks. wrong load apportioning
valve setting, will make
IMPORTANT! To ensure safe engagement and to avoid the brakes under- or over-apply,
damages to the parking brake use rope with an ultimate which can cause hazardous
stress between 690 N (155 lb.) and 785 N (176 lb.). situations.
Positions
setting

T021-0010
NOTE! If the air hose(s) are
disconnected with air in the brake
air tank, control pressure will be
Hydraulic activated brakes (if fitted) dumped and the brakes will engage fully. If the sprayer
This requires a special trailer brake valve attached to the must be moved with air in the tank and without the air
tractor hydraulic and brake system. Connect the snap hose(s) connected to the tractor, the load apportioning
coupler to the tractor brake out-let. When the tractor valve must be set at “relieved” to disengage the brakes.
brakes are applied, the trailer brakes will work propor- Remember to reset the handle to brake position again
tionaly to the tractor brakes, and ensure safe and afterwards. When parking the sprayer, always engage
effective braking. the parking brake, as the air brakes will only be engaged
as long as there is air in the tank!
Tractor Trailer
Oil Cover the couplings with the dust flaps when hoses are
reservoir
disconnected.
T021-0008

Single-line brakes (if fitted)

Flip the snap coupler protection flap away and connect
the brake system snap coupler to the tractor outlet
(black) and let the compressor fill the sprayer’s air
Hydraulic pump
reservoir. Check brake circuit for leaks.

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Dual-line brakes (if fitted) Hydraulic systems

Flip the snap coupler protection flaps away and connect
the two snap couplers for supply and control to the Hydraulics COMMANDER-LPY
tractor out-lets, and check brake circuits for leaks. Connection requirements for COMMANDER-LPY are;
The couplers are colour coded and secured against
incorrect attachment:
• single outlet to raise or lower the boom,
• double outlet to fold or unfold the boom,
Red = Supply line (RH)
• double outlet for Hydraulic Slanting Control (if fitted).
Yellow = Control line (LH) Ensure the snap couplers are clean before connection!
Relieve parking brake before driving NOTE! The hydraulic system requires a minimum oil
pressure of 130 bar, max. oil pressure of 210 bar and an
oil capacity of approx. 5 litres. After having operated the
boom and the system has been filled with oil, check
tractor’s hydraulic oil level and top up if necessary.

Hydraulics COMMANDER-LPZ
Direct Acting Hydraulic system
The D.A.H. system requires a double acting hydraulic
outlet. The hydraulic hoses are marked with arrows to
indicate direction of oil flow.
The D.A.H. system requires an oil flow between 10 and
90 l/min (19.8 Imp. gal/min.) and a min. pressure of 130
bar (1886 p.s.i.) The system has a built-in flow regulator
that maintains constant speed on hydraulic movements.
Before operating the hydraulics, the clip at the distribu-
tion valve should be set for OPEN CENTRE or CLOSED
CENTRE tractor hydraulics, depending on tractor model.

1 2

T020-0024

➀ Unlocked = Open centre hydraulics (Constant Flow)

➁ Locked = Closed centre (Constant Pressure and Load-
Sensing hydraulics)

If you are in doubt about which type of hydraulic system

your tractor is equipped with, ask your tractor dealer.

Control boxes and power supply

Power requirement is 12V DC.
Note Polarity!

For EC: Brown pos. (+), Blue neg. (-).

For D.A.H.: White pos. (+), Black neg. (-).

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The control Counter weight (TRACKER models only)

boxes for
EC-operat- To improve stability on TRACKER models, extra weight
ing unit and can be added by means of liquid-filled tyres.
D.A.H. are
fitted in the The standard tyre valve is a universal air-water valve.
tractor cabin
at a conven- The tyres can be filled with liquid to max. 75% of their
ient place. total volume. The table below indicates the 75% volume.
Tapping screws
can be used for mount- Tyre size Max. liquid qty.
ing. litre each tyre
230/95R44 (9.5 X 44") 101
T165-0013
230/95R48 (9.5 X 48") 108
270/95R44 (11.2 X 44") 133
The wires must have a
cross sectional area of at 270/95R 48 (11.2 X 48") 144
least 4.0 mm to ensure sufficient power supply. For the 300/95R46 (12.4 X 46") 178
EC-operating unit the tractor circuit should have an 8 18,4R38 390
Amp fuse and for the D.A.H. a 16 Amp fuse. 1 litre = 0.264 US Gal. 1 litre = 0.220 Imp Gal.

Control box for Polarity (wire colour) Required

Fuse, Amp Use a mixture of water and CaCl2 to avoid frost damage
Positive (+) Negative (-) as described in table below:
EC operating unit Brown Blue 8
D.A.H Hydraulic White Black 16 CaCl2 per litre water Protection to
MANIFOLD valve Brown Blue 8 200 g (7.1 oz) -15°C (30.6°F)
300 g (10.6 oz) -25°C (12.6°F)
435 g (15.4 oz) -35°C (-5.4°F)
Use the HARDI Electric distribution box (No. 817925) if
the tractor has a doubtful power supply.
WARNING! It is very important that the CaCl2 is
added to the water and agitated until it is fully
dissolved. Never pour water on to CaCl2! If you
get CaCl2 in the eyes, flush instantly with cold water for
at least 5 minutes and seek medical advice afterwards.

IMPORTANT! The tyres must be liquid filled to max. 75

% of total tyre volume. Fill only the qty. of liquid neces-
sary to obtain sufficient stability of the sprayer. Do not fill
liquid and CaCl2 mixture in tyres without tubes!

To fill the tyres:

1. Jack up the wheel and

rotate wheel till the
valve is positioned at
“12 o’clock”.
2. Remove the valve
body and fill liquid until
T021-0011

it reaches the valve.

3. When surplus liquid is
drained through the
valve stem fit the valve body again.
4. Adjust tyre pressure and lower the wheel. See section
“Tyre pressure”.

NOTE! When filling the tyres the valve should be posi-

tioned at 12 o’clock and when adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, the valve should be positioned at 6 o’clock.

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To empty tyres: Stop wedges (if fitted)

1. Rotate wheel till the Before driving, remove the stop wedges and place them
valve is positioned at in the storage brackets.
“6 o’clock.”

T021-0013
2. Remove the valve
body and let out the
liquid. Retain liquid in
an appropriate
container.
3. To empty the tyre

T021-0004
completely the tyre is
inflated and a thin
drain tube is lead to

T021-0014
the bottom of the tyre.
The air pressure will
now empty the
remaining liquid.
4. Remove the drain
tube, fit the valve and
inflate the tyre to specified pressure. See section
“Tyre pressure”.

NOTE! Disposal of CaCl2 has to take place according to

local legislation.
Ladder
To access the front platform the ladder is pulled out and
folded down.

Rear lights (if fitted)

T021-0005
Connect plug for
rear lights to the
tractor’s 7-pin
socket, and check
function of rear
lights, stop lights
and direction
indicators on both
sides before
driving.
T042-0003

Before transport on
public roads the
front warning boards with position lamps must be folded
out (fitted in certain countries only).
The wiring is in accordance with ISO 1724. See section
on Technical specifications.
Always lift up and push the ladder in under the platform
before driving. The ladder will lock automatically when it
is pushed fully in.

Roadworthyness
When driving on public roads and other areas where the
highway code applies, or areas where there are special
rules and regulations for marking and lights on imple-
ments, you should observe these and equip implements
accordingly.
NOTE! Max. driving speed is 25 km/h (15.5 Mph).

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Disconnecting the sprayer Driving Technique

Always clean the sprayer - inside and outside - before STEER TRACK, SELF TRACK and MULTI TRACK
disconnecting and parking it. A trailer sprayer with articulating drawbar (TRACKER)
behaves differently than a normal trailer.
Before disconnecting from the tractor, make sure the
support leg is properly fitted. In tracking position the vehicle centre of gravity is
displaced further more compared to the vehicle centre
WARNING! To prevent the sprayer from tipping line of a normal trailer.
over, do not disconnect the sprayer from the
tractor with the booms unfolded unless the Compared to a conventional trailer a TRACKER has
boom is supported! decreased stability when turning, especially when
turning on hill-sides.
Always engage the parking brake (if fitted).
If no parking brake is fitted, or if local regulations requires To avoid over-balancing, follow these guidelines:
so, place stop wedges in front of and behind the wheels.
• Avoid sudden, tight turns
Remember to disconnect all hoses and cables from the • Slow down before entering a curve or turning, and
tractor. drive with a constant, low speed during the turn.
• Never slow down too fast, brake heavily or stop
WARNING! If the sprayer is parked unattended suddenly in a curve, or when turning on a hill-side,
avoid unauthorised persons, children and when the sprayer is articulated.
animals having access to the sprayer. • Be careful when turning on uneven ground
• Set the track gauge as wide as possible
• The proper function of the hydraulic damping is
essential to obtain good stability
Hose package and transmission shaft support
• Keep stabiliser chains on the tractor’s liftarms tight
• For safety reasons, the following limitations are set for
To prevent hoses and wiring from being damaged by the TRACKERS (with unfolded booms):
tractor wheels, all hoses, cables and wires are held by
the hose bracket fitted Speed by turning, max. 4 km/h (2.5 mph)
to the drawbar. Check Ground inclination by turning, max. 8°
the length of the hoses Track gauge, min. 1800 mm (71 in)
and cables are suffi-
cient by tight turns.

The transmission shaft

is placed in the hook
when not in use.

T046-0001
T029-0001

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N O T E ! SELF TRACK
HARDI can- The SELF TRACK is always in tracking mode. The
not under- SELF TRACK drawbar will always articulate when the
take any tractor is turning and follow the tractor rear wheels. The
responsibil- SELF TRACK drawbar is hydraulically damped to obtain
ity for any stabile trailing.
damages
caused by the WARNING! Always drive the SELF TRACK very
sprayer careful on public roads, and be aware of the
T029-0002
tipping over. sprayer behaviour. Slow down before turning to
avoid the vehicle tipping over.

MULTI TRACK
STEER TRACK The MULTI TRACK has three modes.
The articulating drawbar on STEER TRACK is to be
operated manually via the D.A.H.
1. Tracking mode
The switch on the D.A.H. control box is pushed

T029-0005
Set lever in tracking mode by
sidewards to articulate the drawbar.
pushing the handle backward and
This is used when turning or as track correction when the MULTI TRACK drawbar will
driving on slopes. articulate to track with the tractor
rear wheels.
Txxx-000x
T029-0003
T029-0004

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2. Normal trailing mode Operating instructions

Set the lever in normal trailing
mode by pushing the handle Operating the LPY and LPZ booms
forward and the MULTI TRACK

T029-0007
will trail as a conventional trailer. WARNING! Before unfolding the boom it is
important to connect the tractor to prevent
overbalancing of the sprayer.
DANGER! When
folding and unfold-
ing the boom, be
sure that no persons
or objects are in the
operating area of
the boom and that
the boom cannot
touch any electrical
conductors.
T029-0010
T029-0008

LPZ boom
First set the tractor’s hydraulic remote control lever in
position for correct direction of oil flow. If the boom starts
to rise, either switch the
hydraulic hoses around or
3. Track correction mode set the control lever in the
When the lever is set in Tracking mode the switch at the opposite position.
D.A.H. control box can be activated sidewards to off-set
the trailing. This is used for track correction on hilly
terrain. Boom manoeuvring:
T029-0009

NOTE! The MULTI TRACK drawbar must always be (Certain models only)
aligned before changing from tracking mode to normal
I
trailing mode and vice/versa.

IMPORTANT! Always set the MULTI TRACK in normal A. Unfolding/folding of the left outer section
trailing mode when driving on public roads. B. Unfolding/folding of the inner section
C. Unfolding/folding of the right outer section
D. Pendulum locking device
E. Boom Tilt, left side
F. Boom Tilt, right side
G. Boom lift, up/down
H. Slanting control, pendulum
I. Drawbar mode (MULTI TRACK + STEER TRACK
only)

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Unfolding the LPZ boom LPY boom

1. Push boom lift switch G upwards to lift the boom clear Speed regulation of the hydraulic boom movements
of the transport brackets. Adjustable restrictors for the regulation of boom folding
and unfolding speed, are located on the hydraulic
NOTE! Ensure that the booms are clear of the transport distribution block (fitted at the boom centre frame). It is
brackets, before unfolding is proceeded.
important to adjust the valves to ensure that the boom
2. Lift the right and left boom parts by activating the operates smoothly.
boom tilt function, switch E and F
3. Push switch B to unfold the inner sections completely End-stop valve
4. Push switch A and C to unfold outer sections com-
pletely
5. Push switch G downwards to lower the boom to
approximately 50 cm above crop- or ground level. Outer section
6. Unlock the pendulum by pushing switch D upwards. left
IMPORTANT! The 4 upper functions (in the red rectan-
gle with STOP sign) must only be operated when the
sprayer is stationary. Failure to do so will damage the A
boom!
In
Folding the LPZ boom
1. Raise boom lift G to upper position. Out
2. Check that the slanting control is in levelled to middle
position - if not, correct by activating switch H.
3. Lock pendulum locking device by pushing switch D
downwards.
4. Fold outer sections, A and C.
5. Lift up right and left hand side boom by activating Pendulum Inner section Outer section
right and left boom tilt, E and F. lock left right
6. Fold inner sections by activating switch B.
7. Lower boom lift, G, until boom touches the transport
brackets. Inner section T101-0017

8. Lower right and left boom side until they rest in the right
transport brackets, by activating boom tilt E and F.
1. Adjust the 4 screws A. They are screwed the whole
way in clockwise, and then 1 turn back. The system is
now basically adjusted.
Alternative boom widths (LPZ only)
Alternative boom widths can be obtained by folding
outer section(s). The pendulum must always be locked if 2. Unfold and fold the boom several times in order to
driving with only one outer section in folded position. heat the oil and remove air from the system.

NOTE! Use caution if driving with locked pendulum, and 3. Adjust the screws A until the individual rams run
only do so on level ground. Reduce the period of driving simoultanoiusly with the speed wanted (clockwise =
with locked pendulum to a minimum of time, as this less speed).
setting reduces the life span of the boom. WARNING! Test of the hydraulic system should
be done very cautiously. There may be air in the
system, which may cause violent movements of
the boom. Therefore, take care that no persons or
objects are hurt or damaged in the process of testing.

WARNING! Hydraulic leaks: Never use your

fingers to locate a leakage in any part of the
hydraulic system. Due to high pressure, hydrau-
lic oil may penetrate the skin.

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Unfolding/folding the LPY boom NOTE! Always reset

Unfolding and folding of the LPY boom is carried out by position to neutral (pos
means of the tractor remote control valves. 2) before folding the
boom.
IMPORTANT! Always stop the tractor completely when
folding or unfolding the boom. Failure to do so may
cause serious damages to the boom.
To unfold the boom proceed as follows:
Minor adjustments of the boom in order to adjust it
1. Lift the boom clear of the transport brackets
vertically can be done by adjusting the position of nut B.
2. Unfold the boom wings completely
3. Lower the boom lift to correct working height (approx.
50 cm (20 in) above ground or crop).
Hydraulic Slanting Control (if fitted)
The Hydraulic Slanting Control enables slanting of the
IMPORTANT! Control that the pendulum lock works
entire boom hydraulically. This is advantageous when
correctly: Inspect the pendulum chains; they must be
spraying along hillsides.
loose when the boom is fully unfolded.
NOTE! Reset position to neutral (midway) before folding
To fold the boom proceed as follows: the boom.

1. Lift the boom.

2. Fold the boom completely.
3. Lower the boom until it rests in the transport brackets. Adjustments of LPY and LPZ booms
IMPORTANT! Control that the pendulum lock works
correctly: Inspect the pendulum chains, they must be Adjusting the pendulum device
tight when the boom is in folded position. The purpose of this adjustment is to align the 4 steering
arms (A) to level position.
WARNING! When driving on public roads the
tractor hydraulic remote control levers should be A
locked to avoid unintended unfolding of the
boom. Adjustment of the
pendulum device needs
to be carried out before
Slanting the boom putting the sprayer into
When driving on slopes, the boom can be slanted in operation for the first time.
order to match the local topography. Subsequent
adjustment will be
At delivery the boom is locked in pos. 2 (neutral) which required very seldom.
is used when driving on horizontal grounds.
Perform adjustments
The slanting angle is adjusted as follows and with the with the boom unfolded. A
boom unfolded:

1. Remove the linch pin A T101-0019

3 1. Loosen the big nut A

2 2. Loosen the nuts B and C
1
3. Grasp around the spring
D and rotate the whole
spring arrangement to
regulate the length of it.
T101-0020

• Clockwise rotation:
2. Reset the position of the cylinder according to the The spring arrangement
holes (1, 2 or 3) becomes longer and the
3. Secure linch pin A again.
T101-0021

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steering arms are moved Pendulum damping

downwards. The boom centre section is fitted with 2 shock absorbers
to damp the boom movements. No adjusting is required.
• Anticlockwise rotation: The spring arrangement be-
comes shorter and the steering arms are moved up-
wards. Adjustment of pendulum chains
The function of the chains is to make sure that the boom
Inspect the alignment to make sure the 4 steering arms centre section acts correctly during transportation.
are level. When correct position is obtained:
Inspect the folded boom; the centre section must be
1. Tighten the nut A level. If not, the pendulum chains need adjustment.
2. Tighten the nuts B and C
The length of the chains can
be individually adjusted by
the nut A.
Adjusting the pendulum effect
The pendulum effect can be adjusted to match the local 1. Retain fork nut B by a
topography. For this purpose, spanner while adjusting the
the 2 bottom steering arms position of nut A.
can be locked in 3 different
positions. • Clockwise rotation: The
chain becomes shorter.
Always use the same position • Anticlockwise rotation: The
for both bottom steering arms, chain becomes longer.
T-101-0022
and perform adjustments with
the boom unfolded.

Adjustment of limit stop valve

The limit stop valve ensures the activation of the cylin-
a ders, which slacken the chains when the boom is un-
folded.
UPSIDE DOWN b
T101-0019 Inspect the unfolded boom. The nipple on the black limit-
stop-valve must have contact with the red profile, and
b
there must be a distance of 3-5 mm space between the
end-surface of the black valve and the end-surface on
the profile. If the dimension between the two check-
a points deviates, the setting of the mounting holding the
valve must be altered:

1
1. Loosen the nuts on the two U-bolts
2
2. Reset position of the mounting,
T101-0018 3 holding the valve A.

POSITION 1: The boom is always kept horizontal. Correct setting: 3-5 mm

Use position 1 when spraying flat space between the
land. end-surface B of the
valve and the
POSITION 2: The boom follows the movements of end-surface of the
the tractor to some extent. profile.
Use position 2 when spraying 3. Fasten the mounting
hilly land. again to maintain
new position of
POSITION 3: The boom follows the movements of valve A. T101--0027
the tractor to a high extent.
Use position 3 when spraying very
hilly land.

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Parallel setting of lift frame and pendulum Transport

The lift frame and the pendulum must be parallel posi-
tioned. If necessary, the length of the 4 steering arms Transport brackets
can be adjusted to obtain parallel setting. When the boom is in folded position: Inspect that the
boom wings rest in the transport brackets. Each boom
Adjustment of each steering arm is performed as fol- wing must be supported in both sides by the pads
lows: (marked with pointers). If not, the height of the transport
bracket has to be adjusted. This is done by correcting
1. Loosen nuts A. the position of set screw A.
2. Place a suitable tool (e.g. a screwdriver) in the hole B
in the turn buckle, and use the tool to rotate the turn
buckle.

T101-0035

B
A

A
• Clockwise rotation: The turnbuckle becomes shorter
and the distance between centre section and the lift
frame decreases.

• Anticlockwise rotation: The turnbuckle becomes T101-0032

longer and the distance between centre section and

the lift frame increases.

NOTE! The distance must be uniform on both upper and

lower frame part, and the distance should be in the span
150-160 mm. Measure the distances to control the
uniformity!
Transport lock
When the boom is unfolded: Inspect the gap between
the bolt A and the transport lock. Correct position =
1 mm gap.
If necessary, adjust the position of nut A.

150-160 mm

1 mm
Txxx-xxxx

3. When correct setting has been obtained, tighten nuts

A on the turnbuckle again.

A T060-0062

T060-0060

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Independent setting of transport position 2. Wire mounting (LPY only)

The transport position of the boom can be set independ- C
ently to obtain different transport heights. A combination B
B
of adjustments, described in this part, form each posi-
tion. A

The charts shows the dimensions of the sprayer in the

different positions. When choosing a position, each
T101-0019
adjustment must match the settings shown in the chart.
Failure to do so may cause serious damages to the
sprayer!

NOTE! The position must be identical on both sides of

the sprayer. T101-0028

To change position of the wire:

1. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt, which holds the
1. Transport lock
wire A to the mounting B.
To change position: 2. Place the wire A in correct position (please refer to
chart) and reassemble.
1. Lift and unfold inner sections till lock is disengaged.
2. Loosen and remove the two bolts, which keep the
parts A and B assembled. IMPORTANT! Only replace position of the wire A. Do
3. Reassemble A and B according to the hole combina- not loosen or replace wire C during this adjustment!
tion shown in chart.

Distances shown in chart

NOTE! Always use both bolts B A

to assemble the lock.

A: Distance from the top of the boom wing to ground

level.
B: Distance from the top of the pendulum to ground
level.
The transport positions are determined on the basis of
the following:
1. Tyre size: 270 x 95R 44
2. Platform level
Note! If another tyre size is used, the dimensions will
differ.

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Transport positions, LPY and LPZ booms

Distance A Distance B Hole combination (LPY only)

(cm) (cm)

15-18 m 20-24 m
boom boom 12 34 5

POS 1 298 309 299

1
.

POS 2 307 321 292

2
.

POS 3 315 333 285

2
.

POS 4 324 346 279

2
.

POS 5 330 357 -

3
.

POS 6 337 368 -

4
.

POS 7 343 377 -

4
.

POS 8 350 387 -

(LPY only)
5
.

POS 9 355 396 -

(LPY only)
5
.
Choose a setting. Follow the exact adjustment(s) for this setting!

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EC with optional equipment

Operating instructions
MANIFOLD SYSTEM
The MANIFOLD SYSTEM is located at the left side of the
sprayer and permits operation of all HARDI optional extras
from one position. The modular system facilitates the
addition of up to three optional extras on the suction side
and five extras on the pressure side. Furthermore the 10
suction manifold can be fitted with a return valve which
ensures better draining of the sprayer before cleaning.

Function diagram
1. Suction filter 8. Pressure adjustment
2. Suction manifold (black) 9. Self-Cleaning Filter
3. Pump 10. Safety valve

T055-0005
4. Pressure manifold (green) 11. Distribution valves
5. Return valve (blue) 12. Return from Pressure Equalisation
6. Pressure agitator 13. Check valve
7. On/off valve 14. Sprayer boom
15. Pressure gauge
The diagram shows examples of options. These are
EC (standard) individual for each sprayer.
2200/2800
7 8
Use of MANIFOLD valve system
The following pictograms and colours are used for the
visualizing the function of the MANIFOLD valves:
13 Green disc = Pressure valve
Black disc = Suction valve
Blue disc = Return valve
T051-0003

14

T020-0002
3200/4200

11
9
13 Green disc = Pressure valve
12 10

To Self-Cleaning To Tank Flushing

Filter/operating Nozzle
unit
6
T051-0002

To Fast Filling
Device To main tank

To HARDI
FILLER

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NOTE! Max. permitted tank contents:

Black disc = Suction valve
Model Volume, Volume
Water Liquid fertilisers *)
litre (Imp. gal) litre (Imp. gal)
From main tank
(suction filter) From Filling Device 2200 2200 (484) 1690 (372) *)
2800 2800 (616) 2000 (440) *)
3200 3200 (704) 3200 (704) *)
From Rinsing 4200 4200 (924) 3231 (711) *)
Tank
*) Based on liquid fertilisers with specific gravity 1.3

Filling through tank lid

Remove tank lid and fill water through strainer to prevent
Blue disc = Return valve
rust or other particles to enter the tank.
An overhead tank can be used in order to obtain high
Pump suction line filling capacity.
Agitation (to facilitate emptying
(spraying position)
the tank completely)
It is recommended to use as clean water as possible for
spraying purposes.
To operate the spraying functions:
WARNING! DO NOT LET
• Turn the handle on a green pressure valve towards
FILLING HOSE ETC. EN-
the function desired
TER THE TANK. KEEP IT
• Turn the handle on a black suction valve towards the
OUTSIDE THE TANK,
desired function
POINTING TOWARDS THE FILL-
• Turn the handle on the blue return valve towards the
ING HOLE.
desired direction of return flow
IF THE HOSE IS LEAD TO THE
• Close all remaining valves by setting the handle(s)
BOTTOM OF THE TANK, AND THE
on “O”
WATER PUMP AT THE WATER
IMPORTANT! The valves and functions may vary from SUPPLY PLANT STOPS, CHEMI-
machine to machine depending on optional equipment CALS CAN BE SIPHONED BACK
fitted. Only the functions to be used must be open - AND CONTAMINATE THE WATER
Always close remaining valves. SUPPLY LINES. T021-0012

Suction Filling Device (if fitted)

Electric operated MANIFOLD valves (if fitted)
WARNING! Avoid contamination or personal
One or more MANIFOLD valves can be electrically
injury. Do not open suction valve towards
operated via a control box in the tractor cab. These can
Suction Filling Device unless pump is running
only be operated manually when the power to the valve
and filling hose is connected. If this valve is
motor is disconnected first.
opened without pump running, liquid will stream out of
the MANIFOLD.
Filling of water
Water can be filled into the main tank in following ways: The Suction Filling Device is operated as follows:

1. Filled through tank lid.

2. Filled by diaphragm pump through a suction side
fitted filling device (optional extra) using normal pump
capacity directly to the tank.
3. Filled by diaphragm pump through a pressure side A
fitted injector/venturi type Fast Filling Device (optional
extra) using up to 3 times normal pump capacity.
4. Combination of 2 and 3.

The tank should normally be filled 1/3 with water, before

adding the chemicals - always read instruction on
T041-0001

chemical container! B

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1. Remove cover A, and connect suction hose B to Fast Filling Device (if fitted)
Suction Manifold. The Fast Filling Device is operated as follows:
2. Engage diaphragm pump and set P.T.O. revolutions
at 540 r/min. Turn handle on Suction Manifold to- 1. Ensure spray liquid tank contains at least 50 litres of
wards Filling Device. water.
2. Remove cover (A) and

T041-0002
connect suction hose (B).
3. Turn handle on Pressure
Manifold towards Fast
Filler. With the P.T.O. at
540 r/min, the pressure
gauge should indicate C
about 10 bar.
4. If water is not seen in
transfer tube, prime by
B
T020-0003
turning valve (C).
5. Keep eye on liquid level
indicator.
3. The tank is now filled with water. Keep an eye on 6. Turn handle on Pressure
Manifold away from Fast A
liquid level indicator.
4. Turn handle on Suction Manifold away from Filling Filler to discontinue filling
Device to discontinue filling process. Then disengage process.
pump. NOTE: Turn handle towards EC-operating unit before
5. Disconnect suction tube B turning away from Fast Filler in order to avoid peak
and replace cover. pressure blowing the safety valve!

T020-0005
T055-0014

7. Disconnect suction tube (B) and replace cover.

NOTE! Observe local legislation regarding use of Filling The Filling Device and the Fast Filling Device can be
Device. In some areas it is prohibited to fill from open used simultaneously - this gives even bigger filling
water reservoirs (lakes, rivers etc.). It is recommended capacity.
only to fill from closed reservoirs (mobile water tanks
etc.) to avoid contamination.

WARNING! If suction hose/filter is carried on the

sprayer during spraying, it can be contaminated
by spray drift which will be transferred to lake/
river when filling!
T020-0004

WARNING: Do not leave the sprayer whilst

refilling the tank, and keep an eye on the level
gauge in order NOT to overfill the tank!

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NOTE! Observe local Adjustments of EC operating unit

legislation regarding use of
Filling Device. In some

T020-0017
areas it is prohibited to fill
from open water reservoirs
(lakes, rivers etc.). It is
recommended only to fill
from closed reservoirs
(mobile water tanks
etc.) to avoid
contamination.

WARNING! If suction hose/filter is carried on the T055-0015

sprayer during spraying, it can be contaminated

by spray drift, which will be transferred to lake/
river when filling!

Filling of rinsing tank (if fitted)

T020-0018
T042-0005

Before spraying the EC operating unit is adjusted using

clean water (without chemicals).
T021-0002

1. Choose the correct nozzle for the spray job by turning

the TRIPLET nozzle bodies. Make sure that all
nozzles are the same type and capacity. See the
“Spray Technique” book.
2200/2800 3200/4200
2. On-off switch A is activated against green.
The rinsing tank is situated at the front under the plat- 3. All distribution valve switches V are activated against
form and main tank. Access to the rinsing tank lid goes green.
through the hatch in the platform. Only fill with clean 4. Pressure regulation switch C is activated until emer-
water. gency handle 3 stops rotating (minimum pressure).
5. Put the tractor in neutral and adjust the P.T.O. and
Capacities are: thereby the number of revolutions of the pump corre-
Model Rinsing tank capacity sponding to the intended travelling speed. Remember
l imp. Gal. US Gal. the number of revolutions on the P.T.O. must be kept
2200/2800 l 260 57 70 between 300-600 rpm.
3200/4200 460 101 120 6. Pressure regulation switch C is activated until the
required pressure is shown on the pressure gauge.

Filling of clean water tank ADJUSTMENT OF PRESSURE EQUALISATION

The clean water tank has a
capacity of 15 l (3.3 Imp. gal). 1. Close the first distribution valve switch V.
The water from this tank is for 2. Turn the adjusting screw 1 until the pressure gauge
T042-0004

hand washing, cleaning of again shows the same pressure.

clogged nozzles etc. Only fill 3. Adjust the other sections of the distribution valve in
this tank with clean water from the same way.
the well. NOTE! HEREAFTER ADJUSTMENT OF PRESSURE
EQUALISATION WILL ONLY BE NEEDED WHEN:
WARNING! Although
the clean water tank is 1. YOU CHANGE TO NOZZLES WITH OTHER CA-
only filled with clean, it PACITIES
must never be used for drink- 2. THE NOZZLE OUTPUT INCREASES AS THE
ing. NOZZLES WEAR

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OPERATING THE CONTROL UNIT WHILE SPRAYING 5. Replaceable restrictor

6. Return to tank
In order to close the entire boom, switch ON/OFF A to 7. Screw-joint
off position. This returns the pump output to the tank
through the return system. The diaphragm Non-drip IMPORTANT! The ball
valves ensure instantaneous closing of all nozzles. valve underneath the self-
In order to close one or more sections of the boom, cleaning filter should
switch the relevant distribution valve V to off position. normally be open, but must
The pressure equalisation ensures that the pressure be closed in the following
does not rise in the sections which are to remain open. cases:
1. If rinsing with water from
When the sprayer is put aside, the control box and the
the rinsing tank and a
multi plug must be protected against moisture and dirt.
quantity of spray liquid
A plastic bag may be used to protect the multi plug.
still remains in the main
tank (otherwise the spray
liquid will be diluted).
Remote pressure gauge (if fitted) 2. If opening the self-
cleaning filter and a
quantity of spray liquid
still remains in the main
tank (otherwise there is a
risk that spray liquid will
flow out). T060-0046

Choice of correct restrictor

It is important to have a large flow
through the filter. This is achieved by
choosing the restrictor size in
relation to the liquid consumption of
T042-0006
the spray boom.

The remote pressure gauge messures the working 4 restrictors are supplied. Use the
pressure in the boom tubes as close to the nozzles as green one (largest orifice) first.
possible. This pressure reading will always be slightly
lower than the reading at the operating unit pressure The hose N is demounted at the
gauge. self-cleaning filter, the restrictor is

T020-0020
put in the hose and the hose is
The outputs stated in the nozzle charts are always mounted again. If the required
based on the pressure measured at the nozzle. working pressure cannot be ob-
tained, the restrictor is too large. Choose a smaller
Always adjust pressure when calibrating and spraying restrictor. Start with a black one, then a white and finally
according to readings at the Remote pressure gauge. a red one.
When cleaning the filter remove hose N and the hose at
Filters the safety valve, and check there are no residues.
All filters should always be used,
T059-0001

and their function checked regu- Standard filter size is 80 mesh. Sizes of 50 and 100
larly. The mesh size of the filter in mesh are available and can be changed by opening the
use should always be smaller than filter top, and replace the strainer. Check the O-rings
the flow average of the nozzles before reassembling the filter and replace if damaged.
used. Therefore, pay attention to
the correct combination of filters,
mesh size. Filling of chemicals.
Chemicals can be filled in the tank in 2 ways:
Self-cleaning filter 1. Through tank lid.
Operating diagram 2. By means of HARDI FILLER chemical filling device.
1. From pump
2. Double filter screen
Filling through tank lid
3. Guide cone
The chemicals are filled through the tank lid - Note
4. To operating unit
instructions on the chemical container!

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3. Turn the handle at the Pressure Manifold towards

WARNING! Be careful not to slip or splash
“HARDI FILLER”. Close remaining valves. Check that
chemicals when carrying chemicals up to the
bottom valve A at the FILLER is closed.
tank lid!
1. Make sure the EC on/off valve is switched off.
2. Set the MANIFOLD valves to correct position. Black
valve “Suction from main tank”, green valve towards
“Agitation” and Blue valve towards “Agitation”.

T020-0006
4. Engage the pump and set P.T.O. speed at 540 r.p.m.
5. Open FILLER lid.
T020-0007

6. Measure the correct quantity of chemical and fill it into

the hopper.
3. Engage the pump and set P.T.O. revs. to 540 r.p.m.
NOTE! The scale in the hopper can only be used if the
4. Add the chemicals through the main tank hole.
sprayer is parked at level ground! It is recommended to
5. When the spray liquid is well mixed, turn handle on
use a measuring jug for best accuracy.
the Pressure Manifold towards “Spraying” position.
Keep P.T.O. engaged so the spray liquid is continu- 7. Open the bottom valve A and the chemical is trans-
ously agitated until it has been sprayed on the crop. ferred to the main tank.
8. If the chemical container is empty it can be rinsed by
the container rinsing device (if fitted). Place the con-
tainer over the multi-hole nozzle and press the lever B.

WARNING! Do not press lever B unless the

multi-hole nozzle is covered by a container to
avoid spray liquid hitting the operator.
IMPORTANT! Rinsing device uses spray liquid to rinse
containers for concentrated chemicals. Always rinse the
chemical containers with clean water several times until
they are clean before disposal.
T020-0012

9. Engage the hopper rinsing device by opening valve C.

10.Close valve C again when the hopper is rinsed.
IMPORTANT! The hopper rinsing device is using spray
liquid for rinsing the hopper for concentrated chemical!
The FILLER must always be cleaned together with the
Filling by HARDI FILLER chemical inductor rest of the sprayer when the spray job is done.
Liquid chemicals 11.Close valve A and the FILLER lid again.
1. Fill the main tank at least 1/3 with water (unless 12.Turn handle at the Pressure Manifold towards “Inten-
something else is sive Agitation” and close remaining valves.
stated on the
chemical container
label). See section
“Filling of water”.
2. Turn the handle at
the Suction Mani-
fold towards “Main
tank” and turn blue
return valve
towards “Agita-
T020-0007

tion”. Close re- T042-0001

maining valves.

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13.When the spray liquid is well mixed, turn handle on containers for concentrated chemicals. Always rinse the
the Pressure Manifold towards “Spraying” position. chemical containers with clean water several times until
Keep P.T.O. engaged so the spray liquid is continu- they are clean before disposal.
ously agitated until it has been sprayed on the crop.
9. Close valve C again when the hopper is rinsed.
IMPORTANT! The hopper rinsing device is using spray
liquid to rinse the hopper for concentrated chemical. The
FILLER must always be cleaned together with the rest of
the sprayer when the spray job is done.
10.Close valve A and the FILLER lid again.
11.Turn handle at the Pressure Manifold towards “Inten-
sive Agitation” and close remaining valves to mix the
spray liquid.

T020-0012

Powder chemicals
Filling of powder chemicals is done as follows:

1. Fill the main tank at least 1/2 with water (unless

T020-0007
something else is stated on the chemical container
label). See section “Filling of water”.
2. Turn the handle at the Suction Manifold towards
“Main tank” and turn blue return valve towards “Agita-
tion”. Close remaining valves. 12.When the spray liquid is well mixed, turn handle on
3. Turn the handle at the Pressure Manifold towards “Spraying” position.
the Pressure Keep P.T.O. engaged so the spray liquid is continu-
Manifold towards ously agitated until it has been sprayed on the crop.
“HARDI FILLER”.
Close remaining
valves.
4. Engage the pump
and increase
P.T.O. speed to
540 r.p.m.
5. Open the bottom
valve A at the
FILLER. Open
FILLER lid.
T020-0012

6. Engage the
hopper rinsing
device by opening
T042-0002

valve C.
7. Measure the
correct quantity of
chemical and sprinkle it into the hopper as fast as the
rinsing device can flush it down.
8. If the chemical container is empty it can be rinsed by
the container rinsing device (if fitted). Fit the bag
bracket and place the powder bag over the multi-hole
nozzle and press the lever B.

WARNING! Do not press lever B unless the

multi-hole nozzle is covered by a container to
avoid spray liquid hitting the operator.
IMPORTANT! Rinsing device uses spray liquid to rinse

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Use of rinsing tank and rinsing nozzles 2. Turn suction valve 2 towards rinsing tank.
(if fitted) 3. Turn blue return valve 6 (if fitted) towards pump
suction line.
The incorporated 260 l (57 Imp.gal) rinsing tank can be
4. Engage the pump and spray water from rinsing tank
used for two different purposes.
in the field until all nozzle tubes/nozzles are flushed
with clean water.
A. In-field diluting of remaining spray liquid residues in
5. Disengage pump again.
the spraying circuit for spraying the liquid in the field,
6. Open ball valve again.
before cleaning the sprayer.
WARNING! The rinsing nozzles cannot always
guarantee a 100% cleaning of the tank. Always
clean manually with a brush afterwards, espe-
cially if crops sensitive to the chemical just sprayed are
going to be sprayed afterwards!

Technical Residue
Inevitably a quantity of spray liquid will remain in the
system, which cannot be sprayed properly on the crop,
as the pump takes in air when the tank is about to be
T055-0016

empty.
This Technical Residue is defined as the remaining
liquid qty. in the system as the first clear pressure drop
on the pressure gauge is read.
1. Empty the sprayer as much as possible. Turn the
blue valve 6 towards pump and spray till air comes Residue, litre (Imp gal)
out of all nozzles. With Blue Without Blue
2. Remove the tank filter basket. Return Valve Return Valve
3. Turn suction valve 2 towards rinsing tank. 2200/2800 3200/4200 2200/2800 3200/4200
4. Turn pressure valves 5 towards rinsing nozzle Dilutable Residue*) 5-10 (1.1-2.2) 13-20 (2.9-4.4) 15-20 (3.3-4.4) 28-41 (6.2-9.0)
(if fitted). Total Residue**) 30-38 (6.6-8.4) 26-33 (5.7-7.3) 40-48 (8.8-10.6) 41-54 (9.0-11.9)
5. Engage and set the pump at appr. 300 r.p.m. 1 litre = 0.264 US Gal. 1 litre = 0.220 Imp Gal.
6. When rinsing water corresponding to appr. 10 times
*) Residue in main tank, possible to dilute with water from rinsing tank
the spray liquid residue (see paragraph “Technical
Residue”) is used, turn back suction valve towards **) Total residue in tank and spraying circuit on standard sprayer.
Variations due to different ground inclinations etc.
suction from main tank and operate all valves, so all
hoses and components are rinsed.
The dilutable residue must be diluted 10 times with
7. Turn pressure valve 5 back to EC operating unit and
clean water and sprayed to the crop just sprayed before
spray liquid in the field you have just sprayed.
cleaning the sprayer - See paragraph “Cleaning”.
8. Repeat point 3-7 until the rinsing tank is empty.

B. Rinsing the pump, operating unit, spray lines, etc. in

case of stop in spraying before main tank is empty (e.g.
beginning rain etc.). Operation of the tank drain valve
Pull the string at left hand side of the tank to open the
T060-0046 drain valve. The valve is spring-loaded but can be kept
open by pulling the string out and upwards in the V-
shaped slit.
1. Close ball valve underneath
the self-cleaning filter.
T020-0021

T020-0022

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To release and close the drain valve again pull the string Liquid fertilisers
downwards and the valve will close
automatically. For the application of liquid fertiliser, a set of fertiliser
equipment is available for the COMMANDER-LPY/LPZ
as optional extra.
If draining a residue, e.g. liquid
fertilisers into a reservoir, a snap The fertiliser equipment is easily mounted to the spray
coupler with hose can rapidly be boom.
connected to the drain valve, and One frame, containing a distribution tube, is fitted to
the liquid let safely out. each boom section. Each frame is mounted by two

T020-0023
fittings.
Each fitting A is mounted by a bolt B to the spray boom
C.

Rinsing tank drain valve Each frame D can then fastened to the fittings A by a
dowel E, which is secured by a linchpin.
To avoid algae developing in the rinsing tank always
drain the rinsing tank when the sprayer is not in use for
a long period.

A
Spray Technique - see separate book Example: B

Safety precautions C
Always be careful when working with crop
protection chemicals! D

Personal protection
T162-0092
E
Dependant on which type of chemical used, the
following protective clothing/equipment should be used: IMPORTANT! Each fitting must be mounted to the spray
• Gloves boom right between two triplets. Failure to do so may
disturb the spray pattern during the application of pesti-
• Waterproof boots cides.
• Headgear
• Respirator
• Safety goggles All tubes on the fertiliser frames will now have to be
mutually connected by means of a special tube section
• Chemical resistant overall at each boom fold.

This equipment should be worn to avoid contact with the

chemicals! The dripple hoses can then be screwed on to the non-
drip-valves on the tubes along the frames.
• Protective clothing/equipment should be used when For further information, please refer to instructions
preparing the spray liquid, during the spraying work accompanying the fertiliser equipment.
and when cleaning the sprayer. Also follow the
recommendations on the chemical label.

• It is always advisable to have clean water available,

especially when filling the sprayer with the chemical.

• Always clean the sprayer carefully and immediately

after use.
• Do not mix different chemicals in the tank.
• Always clean the sprayer before changing to another
chemical.

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able to increase the forward speed (double if possi-

Maintenance ble) and reduce the pressure. For S4110 nozzles,
In order to derive full benefit from the sprayer pressure may be reduced to 1.5 bar (20 psi).
for many years the following service and 2. Select and use the appropriate protective clothing.
maintenance program should be followed. Select detergent suitable for cleaning and suitable
deactivating agents if necessary.
IMPORTANT! Always read the individual paragraphs. 3. Rinse and clean sprayer and tractor externally. Use
Read instructions for service/maintenance jobs carefully detergent if necessary.
through before starting on the job. If any portion remains 4. Remove tank and suction filters and clean. Be careful
unclear or require facilities which are not available, then not to damage the mesh. Replace suction filter top.
for safety reasons please leave the job to your HARDI Replace filters when the sprayer is completely clean.
dealers workshop. 5. With the pump running, rinse the inside of the tank.
Remember the tank roof. Rinse and operate all
components and any equipment that has been in
Cleaning the sprayer
contact with the chemical.
Guidelines
Before opening the distribution valves and spraying
Read the whole chemical label. Take note of
the liquid out, decide whether this should be done in
any particular instructions regarding recommended
the field again or on the soakaway.
protective clothing, deactivating agents, etc. Read the
6. After spraying the liquid out, stop the pump and fill at
detergent and deactivating agent labels. If cleaning
least 1/5 of the tank with clean water. Note that some
procedures are given, follow them closely.
chemicals require the tank to be completely filled.
Be familiar with local legislation regarding disposal of Add appropriate detergent and/or deactivating agent,
pesticides washings, mandatory decontamination e.g. Washing soda or Triple ammonia.
methods, etc. Contact the appropriate department, e.g. NOTE: If a cleaning procedure is given on the chemi-
Dept of Agriculture. cal label, follow it closely.
7. Start the pump and operate all controls enabling the
Pesticide washings can usually be sprayed out on a liquid to come in contact with all the components.
soakaway. This is an area of ground that is not used for Leave the distribution valves until last. Some deter-
cropping. You must avoid seepage or run-off of residues gents and deactivating agents work best if left in the
into streams, water courses, ditches, wells, springs, etc. tank for a short period. Check the label.
The washings from the cleaning area must not enter The Self-Cleaning Filter can be flushed by removing
sewers. Drainage must lead to an approved soakaway. the by-pass hose from the bottom of the filter. Stop
the pump and remove the hose. Start the pump for a
Cleaning starts with the calibration, as a well calibrated few seconds to flush filter. Be careful not to lose the
sprayer will ensure the minimal amount of remaining restrictor nozzle.
spray liquid. 8. Drain the tank and let pump run dry. Rinse inside of
It is good practice to clean the sprayer immediately after tank, again letting the pump run dry.
use and thereby rendering the sprayer safe and ready 9. Stop the pump. If the pesticides used have a ten-
for the next pesticide application. This also prolongs the dency to block nozzles and filters, remove and clean
life of the components. them now. Check also for sediment on the pressure
side of the safety valve for the Self-Cleaning Filter.
It is sometimes necessary to leave spray liquid in the 10.Replace all the filters and nozzles and store the
tank for short periods, e.g. overnight, or until the weather sprayer. If, from previous experiences, it is noted that
becomes suitable for spraying again. Unauthorised the solvents in the pesticide are particularly aggres-
persons and animals must not have access to the sive, store the sprayer with the tank lid open.
sprayer under these circumstances. NOTE! If the sprayer is cleaned with a high pressure
cleaner lubrication of the entire machine is recom-
If the product applied is corrosive, it is recommended to mended.
coat all metal parts of the sprayer before and after use
with a suitable rust inhibitor. Cleaning and maintenance of filters
Clean filters ensure:
Remember: Clean sprayers are safe sprayers. • Sprayer components such as valves, diaphragms and
Clean sprayers are ready for action. operating unit are not hindered or damaged during
Clean sprayers cannot be damaged by operation.
pesticides and their solvents. • Nozzle blockages do not occur whilst spraying.
Cleaning
• Long life of the pump. A blocked suction filter will
result in pump cavitation.
1. Dilute remaining spray liquid in the tank with at least
10 parts of water and spray the liquid out in the field The main filter protecting sprayer components is the
you have just sprayed - See paragraph “Use of suction filter at the top of the tank. Check it regularly.
rinsing tank and rinsing nozzles”. NOTE: It is advis-

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Lubrication Always store lubricants clean, dry and cool - preferably

at a constant temperature - to avoid contamination from
Recommended lubrication is shown in follow- dirt and condensed water.
ing tables. Following lubricants are to be used:
Keep oil filling jugs, hoppers and grease guns clean, and
Lubricating point Lubricant clean the lubricating points thoroughly before lubricating.
Ball bearings Universal Lithium grease,

AA NLGI No. 2
SHELL RETINAX EP2
CASTROL LMX GREASE
Avoid skin contact with oil products for longer periods.

NOTE! If the sprayer is cleaned with a high pressure

Slide bearings Lithium grease with cleaner or fertiliser has been used, lubrication of all

AB
Molybdenumdisulphide or sections is recommended.
graphite
SHELL RETINAX HDM2
CASTROL MOLYMAX
Oil lub. points TOTAL Transmission TM
SAE 80W/90

CC Castrol EPX 80/W90

Shell Spirax 80W/90
3 Position on sprayer

Mobil Mobilube 80W/90

Yaw dampers Use a synthetic type of A Grease A, B or D

10
AD
grease, e.g. silicone grease.
Operation hours
Never use a compound
containing kerosine or mineral
Oil
oil. C
200
8

10

11
13

12

T211-0010

1
2
5

3-4

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1 50 A 5 2200/2800

200 A
T201-0001

50 C

2 5 3200/4200
10 A 50 B

50 B
50 B

T226-0001

50 C

200 B

200 C

50 B 6

4 10 B

10 B
10 B 50 B

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7 9
50 B
50 C

50 C

T211-0007
T211-0006

7 50 C 9 50 C

T211-0006

8 50 B
T211-0007

10 50 B

T211-0006

9
50 B

T211-0006
50 B
D 50 B
T211-0006

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11 12

50 B 50 C

50 B
50 B 50 C

T211-0009

T211-0008

13

11
T219-0003
50 B 50
500 C

T211-0009

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Service and Maintenance Wear bush renewal, boom lift and drawbar
Front articulating points
10 hours service Priming the hydraulic system
1. Suction filter, clean TRACKER damper pressure setting
2. Self-cleaning filter, check and clean gauze if neces-
sary
3. In-line filters, clean
4. Nozzle filters, clean
5. Spraying circuit, check for leaks
6. Brakes Air tank Terminology
7. Brakes
Boom sections
50 hours service
Do all previous mentioned + The text in the following part refers to adjustments
performed in the folds between the different boom
1. Wheel bolts and nuts sections. An overview of the names of the sections is
2. Drawbar bolts shown here:
3. Air brakes
4. Expansion bottle /SELF TRACK only) Centre
5. Tyre pressure section
6. Transmission shaft Inner
section
250 hours service Outer
Do all previous mentioned + section

1. Wheel bearings
2. Brake adjustment T211-0010
Breakaway
3. Parking brake cables
4. Air brake filters
5. Hydraulic brakes
6. Readjustment of the boom
a. Horizontal These terms always refer to the following directions
b. Vertical on the boom:
7. Hydraulic circuit
8. Expansion bottle (SELF TRACK only) Inwards Outwards
9. Safety valve (MULTI TRACK only)
10. Hoses and tubes

1000 hours service or yearly, whichever comes irst

Forwards
Do all previous mentioned +

1. Wheel bearings and brakes

2. Transmission shaft
3. Change of bearings - centre and inner section
T211-0010

Backwards
Occasional maintenance
Pump valves and diaphragms renewal
Ball seat check/renewal, EC on/off valve
Cone check/renewal, EC distribution valve
Replacement of transmission shaft proctection guards
Replacement of transmission shaft cross journals
Nozzle tubes and fittings
Level indicator adjustment
Cord renewal, level indicator
Seal renewal, drain valve ALWAYS CHECK THAT ALL LOCK NUTS
Adjustment of breakaway device ARE TIGHT AFTER ADJUSTMENT!
Yaw dampers
Rubber dampers

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10 hours service 4. Nozzle filters

Check and clean.
1. Suction filter
To service the suction filter:
1. Pull the steel clip A out.
2. Lift the suction T180-0006
hose fitting B from
housing.
3. Filter guide and
filter C can now be D 5. Spraying circuit
removed. Fill with clean water, operate all functions and check for
B leaks, use higher spray pressure than normal. Check
To reassemble: nozzle spray patterns visually using clean water.
4. Press the guide
onto filter end.
5. Place the filter into
housing with guide
C
6. Brakes Air tank T191-0001

facing up. Drain the air tank

6. Ensure the O-ring A for condensed
D on the hose water at the drain
fitting is in good valve.
T180-0003

condition and
lubricated.
7. Refit the suction
hose B and steel
clip A.
7. Brakes
Apply brake pedal and check function of trailer brakes.

2. Self-Cleaning Filter
1. Unscrew nut A and open filter.
2. Check filter gauze B, clean if
necessary
3. Lubricate O-ring C
4. Assemble filter again.
T180-0004

3. In-Line filter (if fitted)

If the boom is equipped with In-Line
Filters unscrew the filter bowl to
inspect and clean the filter.

Alternative filters are available. See

section on Technical specifications -
Filters and nozzles.
T180-0005

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50 hours service 5. Tyre pressure

Check the tyre pressure according to the table below.
1. Wheel bolts and nuts
Tighten wheel bolts and nuts as follows with following Tyre size Recommended Minimum
torque wrench settings: inflation pressure Load Index
kPa (p.s.i.) A8 / A2
Wheel hub to rim plate: 230/95R44 400 (58) 134/145
490 Nm (362 lbft) (9.5x44)
Rim plate to rim: 230/95R48 380 (55) 136/147
280 + 30 Nm (207 + 22 lbft) (9.5x48)
270/95R44 320 (46) 140/151
Tightening sequence: See illustra- (11.2x44)
tion 270/95R48 300 (44) 142/153
(11.2x48)
12.4x46 240 (35) 145/156
18.4R38 200(30) 146/---
2. Draw bar bolts
IMPORTANT! If renewing tyres always use tyres with
The draw bar bolts must be tightened as follows:
min. load index as specified in the table.
1. Jack up the chassis
so there is no load WARNING! Never inflate tyres more than to the
on the drawbar pressure specified in the table. Over-inflated
2. Tighten the bolts A tyres can explode and cause severe personal
between tank frame injuries! See paragraph “Tyre safety”.
and draw bar.
Torque wrench
setting: 750 Nm
(554 lbft) 6. Transmission shaft
3. Tighten bolts B at the towing eye. Check function and condition of the transmission shafts
Torque wrench setting: 220 Nm (162 lbft) protection guards. Replace possible damaged parts

3. Air brakes
The air brakes are checked for leaks by following proce-
dure:

1. Connect the snap-couplers to the tractor and fill the

trailer air tanks.
2. Check for leaks with brakes released.
3. Apply the brake up to full pressure.
4. Check for leaks with brakes applied.

4. Expansion bottle (SELF TRACK only)

Check air pressure in the
expansion tank for the hydraulic
damping at the pressure gauge.
Fill through valve A if neces-
sary.

Air pressure: 5 bar (73 p.s.i.)

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250 hours service 6. The handbrake adjusting mechanism must be short-

ened until the activating arm B starts to move when
1. Wheel bearings
the 2nd ratchet on the hand brake lever mechanism is
Check for play in the wheel bearings:
reached.
7. If either hydraulic or air brakes is fitted, the stroke of
1. Place stop wedges in front of and behind LH wheel
the rams or brake chamber rods must be adjusted
and jack up RH wheel
subsequently.
2. Rock the RH wheel to dis-
8. If the stroke of the air brake chamber rod or hydraulic
cover possible play in the
ram rod are exceeding 50 mm (2.0 in) the brakes
bearings.
3. If any play, support the wheel must be adjusted.
axle to prevent trailer from 9. Remove the clevis pin D and adjust by turning the
falling down from the jack. clevis E.
4. Remove hub cap A and cotter Fit clevis pin again and secure with cotterpin.
pin B. Turn the wheel and NOTE! If the stroke cannot be adjusted to max. 25
tighten the castelated nut C mm (1.0 in) the lever F must be repositioned on the
until a slight resistance in the splines of the actuating shaft. This requires full
wheel rotation is felt. readjustment of the parking brake again.
5. Loosen the castelated nut 10.Check that the two rods are travelling the same
until the first notch - horizontal or vertical - is aligned length from disengaged to engaged position. If not,
with the cotter pin hole in the shaft. adjust again.
6. Fit a new cotter pin and bend it. 11.Make a brake test on a hard, even surface to see if
7. Fill the hub cap with fresh grease and press it on to both wheels are braking equally. If not, fine adjust till
the hub again. even braking is obtained.
8. Repeat the procedure on LH wheel.
3200/4200:
2. Brake adjustments
The parking brake is adjusted the following way: Wheel brake
The wheel brake is adjusted the following way:
2200/2800:
T091-0002

T101-0040

1. Place stop wedges in front of and behind the LH 1. Place stop wedges in front of and behind the LH
wheel and lift the RH wheel from the ground. wheel and lift the RH wheel from the ground.
2. Loosen the handbrake 2. Loosen the handbrake.
adjusting mechanism A
3. The wheel must turn freely - make a test!
allowing the arm B to rest
4. Activate the wheel brakes.
against the axle.
5. Control the angle on the brake activation arm and the
3. Loosen the counter nut C
and shorten the rigging fork bolt. If this angle exceeds 90°, adjustments are
screw until the brake is required as described in 5a-5c.
A 5a. Relieve the wheel brakes.
locked.
4. Loosen the rigging screw 5b. Loosen nut B, lift and flip the lock plate aside and
again until the wheel is just adjust the angle of the brake activation arm by nut A.
turning freely again and 5c. Activate the wheel brakes again and control whether
tighten the counter nut the angle is < 90°. If not, repeat 5a-5c.
again. 6. Repeat this procedure at the opposite wheel.
5. Repeat on LH wheel. T02-0001

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Parking brake 6. Readjustment of the boom

Inspect the following: After having used the sprayer for some days the boom
Adjust! OK! should be adjusted according to the following instruc-
The parking brake lever: If it tions.
can be pulled further backwards 90° Before adjusting the boom, please go through this check
than 90° (midway), using a
list:
traction of approximate 25 kg.,
the cable needs to be short-
ened.
• The sprayer must be lubricated (Please see part
A about Lubrication)
• Tractor and sprayer must be placed on level ground
The parking brake cable: When • The boom must be unfolded
the parking brake is relieved, • Set slanting angle at midway
the cable must be limp; other-
wise it needs to be lengthened. Adjustment of hydraulic cylinders is done without pres-
sure in the hydraulic system.
Correct length: When the brake is relieved the cable
must be tight and yet not streched. WARNING! NOBODY IS ALLOWED UNDER
THE BOOM WHILST ADJUSTMENT IS CAR-
Lengthening/shortening of the parking brake cable is RIED OUT.
carried out by adjusting the nut A.
In case of doubt about the expressions used in this
section, please refer to the part “Terminology”
3. Parking brake cables
Inspect the parking brake cables for possible wear or
damages. Replace worn or damaged parts. 6a. Horizontal adjustment

Centre and inner section

1. Loosen nut A on the eye bolt B.
4. Air brake filters (if fitted) 2. Adjust the position of the rod end C.
1. Clean the area around air filter(s) and T064-0027

disconnect air hose from the tractor.

2. Hold one hand under the filter hous-
ing, and pull out the retainer clip A. C A
The filter cartridge assembly will be
pushed out by the springs inside the
A
filter housing.
3. Clean the filter cartridge. Use water
and an apropriate detergent or
compressed air.
4. Dry the parts and reinstall in the order
shown. The O-ring should be lightly
lubricated with silicone grease before
B
installation. T180-0007

• If the piston rod is screwed outwards, the boom will

point forwards
• If the piston rod is screwed inwards, the boom will
5. Hydraulic brakes point backwards.
Apply brakes to full pressure and inspect brake lines for
damages or leaks. Replace damaged parts. 3. Tighten nut A against rod end C again.
IMPORTANT! If the hydraulic brake lines have been
dismantled the circuit must be primed afterwards:
1. loosen brake hose at both brake cylinders.
2. Apply brake until oil without air bubbles come out.
3. Tighten brake hose before relieving the brake again.

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Inner and outer section contact with the profile C, and thereby form a “stop”
setting.
7. Tighten the nuts A again.

1
Outer section and breakaway section
2
1. Loosen the 3 nuts on both of the two horizontal bolts
A.
2. Loosen the nuts on the two vertical bolts B and adjust
the setting of these bolts in order to align the breaka-
way section.
3. Tighten the nuts on the bolts B again.
1 4. Tighten the nuts on the two horizontal bolts A again.
AA BB
C
Txxx-xxxx
B
C
T064-0028
A
Ad. 1
1. Loosen the nuts A.
2. Screw the bolts B a bit
inwards to create some
space between the bolt-
A
heads and the profile C.
B
Proceed with adjustment of the locking device (Ad 2).

Ad 2 (Upside down) T064-0030

3. Loosen the two nuts D and E.

4. Fold the boom section a little backwards.
5. Rotate the turn buckle F to align the boom section.

D E

F 6b. Vertical adjustment

G Centre and inner section (LPY only)

IMPORTANT! Support the boom before carrying out this

adjustment. Failure to do so will cause a tip over of the
boom!

T064-0029

• Clockwise rotation: The boom will point forwards/

1
backwards
• Anticlockwise rotation: The boom will point forwards/
backwards

6. Unfold the section again, and inspect the alignment

of the boom.
T101-0019

IMPORTANT! Control the position of the turn buckle F.

This turn buckle must rest firmly against the mounting G
(= no space between the two parts at all).

5. After alignment, tighten the nuts D and E.

6. Screw the bolts B outwards again till they have

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1. Remove the bolt A, which holds the wire (1). NOTE! If carrying out this adjustment, it may be neces-
2. Hold on to the nut B with a spanner and rotate the sary to readjust the locking device (F+G) to be sure it is
fork bolt C in order to shorten or lengthen the wire. set correctly. Please see the part “Horizontal adjustment
of inner and outer section” for exact setting.

F
C
G

B
A
T064-0031

• If C is screwed outwards, the wire becomes T064-0029

longer and the boom will point downwards.

• If C is screwed inwards, the wire becomes

shorter and the boom will point upwards. Outer section and breakaway section
1. Adjust the position of the nuts A and B by loosening
3. Fit the wire by the bolt A again. and tightening them respectively.

Inner and outer section B A

123
123
123
123
123
123

A B

T064-0033

• If the nuts are screwed outwards the boom

will point downwards.
• If the nuts are screwed inwards, the boom
will point upwards.
T064-0032

1. Adjust the position of the nuts A and B by loosening

and tightening them respectively, in order to align the
boom sections. 7. Hydraulic circuit
Check the hydraulic circuit for leaks and repair if any.
• If the nuts are screwed outwards the boom
will point upwards.
• If the nuts are screwed inwards, the boom
8. Expansion bottle (SELF TRACK only)
will point downwards.
Check the oil level:

1. Depressurize the expansion

bottle through valve A first.
2. Remove the level plug B and
check that the oil level is
reaching the level hole. Add if
the level is low.
3. Tighten the plug again and
inflate the bottle to 5 bar air pressure. T219-0005

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9. Safety valve (MULTI TRACK only) 4. Remove the hub cap A, cotter pin B and castle nut C.
The safety valve must open to allow the yoke to turn if 5. Pull off the wheel hub and brake drum assembly. Use
the rear hydraulic rams are fully extended/retracted. The a wheel puller if necessary.
clearance between valve and activating mechanism 6. Vacuum clean the brake drum D for brake dust or
must be checked and adjusted if necessary. rinse with water.
WARNING! Brake dust can cause severe health
injuries! Avoid inhalation of brake dust! Use
respirator when servicing the brakes. Do not
clean brakes with compressed air! Use vacuum cleaner
or rinse with water to avoid brake dust being blown
around.

T191-0017

1. Articulate the drawbar fully to one side.

2. Check the clearance X with a feeler gauge, adjust the T191-0008

screw A till the clearance is 2 mm ± 0.1 mm (0.0787

7. Rinse the remaining parts on the brake carrier plate
in ± 0.00039 in). Tighten the counter nut.
with water and dry them.
3. Articulate the drawbar fully to the other side and
8. Remove roller bearings
repeat point 2.
E, clean all parts in
degreasing detergent and

T191-0010
dry them.
9. Check the brake drum
10. Hoses and tubes
diameter and lining T191-0009
Check all hoses and tubes for possible damages and
thickness - renew if worn.
proper attachment. Renew damaged hoses or tubes.

Max. wear rates on brake components, mm (in)

Model 2200/2800 3200/4200
Max. drim diameterA 302 (11.8897) 402 (15.8388)
Min. lining thickness B 2.0 (0.07874) 4.0 (0.15748)

IMPORTANT! The specified min. thickness is the

1000 hours service absolute minimum which must never be exceeded.
Renew the parts if they would reach the above dimen-
1. Wheel bearings and brakes sions before next service inspection.
Check the condition of the bearings and brake wear
parts the following way: IMPORTANT! Renewal of brake linings or brake drums
must be done both sides at the same time.
1. Place NOTE! If the brake drum must be removed from the
stop hub, a hydraulic press is required to press the wheel
wedg- studs out.
es in J
front 10.Remove the clevis pin between the air diaphragm
of and cylinder and brake cam lever.
behind 11.Remove the cotterpin G and nut F , the brake shoe
E
LH wheel anchor bolt H and slide the brake shoes over the
and jack up RH cam. Twist the pair of brake shoes to remove the
wheel. shoe return springs I. Replace brake shoes if the
2. Support the trailer with axle E linings are worn.
stands. 12.Apply a small qty. of copper paste on moving parts
3. Remove the wheel. and assemble the brake shoes and shoe return
T191-0006
springs again.

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WARNING! Do not get oil, grease or copper

paste in contact with the brake linings and
drums.
13.Fit the shoe assembly with the anchor bolt first. Then
pull the shoes away from each other and slide them
over the cam afterwards. Tighten the anchor bolt
castelated nut again and fit a new cotter pin.
C A
14.Check roller bearings for discoloration and wear -
D
renew if worn or damaged.
15.Assemble the hub and bearings using a new sealing
ring J. B
16.Fill the hub and bearings with fresh grease before D D
fitting it to the shaft.
17.Fit the castelated nut. Rotate the hub and tighten the D
castelated nut until a slight rotation resistance is felt.
18.Loosen the castelated nut again until the first notch is
aligned with the cotter pin hole in the shaft. C
NOTE! The shaft has a vertical and an horizontal cotter
pin hole. Use the one first aligned with the notch when

T101-0025
B
loosening the castelated nut.
19.Fit a new cotter pin and bend it.
20.Fill the hub cap with fresh grease and carefully press
it on to the hub.
21.Adjust the brakes as described in “250 hours serv- Occasional maintenance
ice”.
22.Fit the wheel again and tighten the wheel nuts. See The maintenance and renewal intervals for the next
section “50 hours service” regarding torque wrench parts will depend very much on the conditions under
setting. which the sprayer will be operated, and are therefore
Tighten all bolts to half the specified torque first, then impossible to specify.
to the full specified torque.
23.Tighten again after 10 hours of work. Check the
torque every day until it is stabilised. Pump valves and diaphragms renewal

2. Transmission shaft
T261-0001
Change the protection tube nylon bearings as described
under “Replacement of transmission shaft protection
tubes”.

3. Change of bearings - centre and inner

section

1. Connect the sprayer to the tractor.

2. Fold out the boom.
3. Support the boom wing by e.g. some brackets in min.
two places, to prevent boom tilt during adjustment.
4. Loosen and remove bolt A from the eye bolt on the
cylinder.
5. Loosen and remove the nuts B, and remove the pins
C. Diaphragm pump overhaul kits (valves, seals, diaphragms etc.)
6. Replace all bearings D.
Pump model HARDI part No.
7. Reassemble in reverse order.
8. Perform same procedure at the other boom wing. 363 750342
463 750343

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Valves Replacement of transmission shaft protec-

Remove valve cover 1. Before changing the valves 2 tion guards
note their orientation so they are replaced correctly.
NOTE: One special valve with white flap 2A is used. It 1. Remove bolt A, lock B and
has to be placed in the valve opening shown. grease nipple C. Twist
It is recommended to use new gaskets 3 when changing uni CV-joint cover 1/
or checking the valves. 4 turn and pull it
backwards.
Diaphragms
Remove the diaphragm cover 4. The diaphragm 5 may
then be changed. If fluids have reached the crankcase, Txxx-xxxx

re-grease the pump thoroughly. Check also the drain

hole at the bottom of the pump is not blocked. Reassem-
ble with the following torque setting: 2. Remove the synthetic bearings
and protection tube.
Pump Diaphragm Diaphragm
2a. Remove inner bush from
Model cover Nm bolt Nm
protection tube.
363 90 90 3. Assemble again in
463 90 90 reverse order,
1 Nm = 0.74 lbft using new
parts where
necessary.
Ball seat check/renewal, EC on/off valve Txxx-xxxx

Remember to
If the main ON/OFF valve does not seal properly (drip-
fit chains again.
ping nozzles when main ON/OFF valve is closed), the
4. Grease bearings.
ball and seat should be checked.
Remove the 2 bolts fixing the main ON/OFF-pressure Only use genuine HARDI spare parts to service the
valve unit to the bracket, unscrew the union nut A and transmission shaft.
pull the valve away from the distribution valves.

Replacement of transmission shaft cross

journals.
A T192-0001

1. Remove protection guard as described previously.

Check the ball for sharp edges and scratches, and 2. Remove Seeger circlip rings
check the ball seat for cracks and wear - replace if 3. Press the cross journal
necessary. sidewards - use hammer
and mandrel if neces-
sary.
Cone check/renewal, EC distribution valve 4. Remove needle
Periodically check the distribution valves for proper bearing cups and
sealing. Do this by running the sprayer with clean water cross journal
and open on/off valve and all distribution valves. can now be Txxx-xxxx

removed.
Cautiously remove the clip A and
pull out the hose B for the pres- 5. Carefully remove needle
sure equalisation device. When bearing cups from new
the housing is drained, there cross journal and install it
should be no liquid flow through in reverse order. Before
the pressure equalisation fitting the needle
device. If there is any leakage, bearing cups again,
the valve cone E must be check that needles
changed. is placed cor-
rectly. Avoid Txxx-xxxx
Remove the clip C and lift the dust and dirt in
EC-motor housing off the the new bearings.
valve housing. Then unscrew
the screw D and replace the
T192-0002

valve cone E. Reassemble

in reverse order.

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Nozzle tubes and fittings tank drain valve”) and loosen the fitting holding the pole
Poor seals are usually caused by; in position.
2. Pull the pole down through the drain valve hole till it is
• missing O-rings or gaskets free in the top of the tank.
• damaged or incorrectly seated O-rings 3. The pole can now be taken out of the tank through
• dry or deformed O-rings or gaskets the filling hole.
• foreign bodies
DANGER! Do not attempt to enter the tank - the
Therefore, in case of leaks: float pole can be removed from outside the tank!

DO NOT overtighten. Disassemble,

check condition and position of O- Seal renewal, drain valve
ring or gasket, clean, lubricate and If the main tank drain valve leaks, the seal and seat can
reassemble. The O-ring must be be changed the following way.
lubricated ALL THE WAY ROUND
before fitting on to the nozzle tube. DANGER! Do not enter the inside of the tank -
Use non-mineral lubricant. T199-0001
the parts can be changed from underneath the
tank!

WARNING! Use eye / face-protection-mask

when dismantling the tank drain valve!

1. Make sure the tank is

empty and clean.
2. The valve must be
For radial connections only hand tighten them. closed and the string
loose.
For axial connections, a 3. Pull out the clip A and

T192-0004
little mechanical leverage pull down connecting
may be used. piece B. The entire
T199-0002
valve assembly can now
be pulled out.
4. Check cord and valve
flap assembly C for
wear, replace seal D E
Level indicator adjustment and assemble again.
The level indicator should be checked regularly. 5. Assemble the valve
B assembly again using a
When the tank is empty, new valve seat E.
the floater should rest on
T191-0016

Lubricate O-rings F before assembly.

the stop pin on the rod 6. Fit clip A again.
and the A
O-ring at the indicator NOTE! Check function of valve with clean water before
should be positioned at the filling chemicals into the tank!
top position line A.

If any deviation is found, Adjustment of breakaway device

pull out the plug B, loosen The breakaway device is adjusted by increasing or
the screws C and adjust decreasing the amount of spring loading. Adjust the
the length of the cord. C position of nut A on the eye bolt, which holds the spring
B. T064-0034

Cord renewal, level indicator B

If the cord on the level indicator has to be changed, the
float guide pole is removed:

1. Remove the tank drain valve (see paragraph “Main

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The amount of spring loading needed, can be observed

when driving with the sprayer. If the breakaway sections
“swing” too much for- and backwards, the spring load-
ing must be increased.

Yaw dampers
To ensure optimal damping and stability of the boom,
visual control of the yaw dampers is necessary at
regular intervals.
T101-0030

6. Remove the shaft containing the yaw damper.

7. Fasten the shaft in e.g. a jig.
8. Loosen and remove jag nut D and counter nut C.
9. Unscrew the yaw damper from the shaft and replace it
with a new one. Grease the top of the new damper.
10. Place the jag nut D on the shaft again and fasten it
against the new rubber damper. Also fit counter nut
C on the shaft again.
11. Reassemble in reverse order. Remember to
position the nut C against the profile now.
T101-0019

12. Carry out the same procedure at the opposite rubber

damper.
Inspect that the yaw dampers are:
Subsequently, the yaw dampers must be equally tight-
1. Intact (If not, they must be renewed) ened.
2. In a tight position (If not, they must be tightened)

Tightening the yaw dampers

Renewal of yaw dampers The two yaw dampers are tightened as follows:
1. Unfold the boom
1. Loosen nut E.
To get access to the yaw dampers, the position of the 2. Retain nut C against the profile by a spanner while
two cylinders on the centre section must be altered: adjusting the bolt head I until the yaw damper is
fastened.
3. Tighten nut E against the profile again.
2. Loosen and remove the
pins A and B. The cylinder IMPORTANT! The two yaw dampers must be equally
can now be pushed aside. tightened. Therefore, control that the distance between
plate H and the profile is 68 mm for both dampers.

T101-0023 I
Repeat this procedure at
the opposite cylinder.
3. Screw counter nut C inwards and position it against
the jag nut D.
4. Loosen and remove nut E.
5. Loosen and remove nut F, and remove the bolt - on
which F was situated - from below. T101-0024

Lift the whole profile part G, to give full access to the

yaw dampers.

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Rubber dampers Wear bush renewal, boom lift

To ensure optimal damping and stability of the boom, The wear bushes are inspected and renewed before
visual control of the rubber dampers is necessary at they are worn through.
regular intervals.

Inspect that the rubber dampers are:

1. Intact (If not, they must be renewed)
2. In a tight position (If not, they must be tightened)

Renewal of rubber dampers

1. Unfold the boom.

A

2. Loosen and remove T191-0012

the pins A and B.

3. Loosen and remove the 1. Connect the trailer to a tractor and unfold the booms
nut C. to working position.
C
2. Lift the boom centre frame with a lifting device and
D support it until the load is taken off the parallelogram
arms.
3. Remove the screws A, and pull out the pins B at one
of the upper parallelogram arms and renew the wear
bushes.
T101-0023

4. Refit the arm.

5. Repeat this on the other upper arm.
4. Remove the two rubber dampers D and B 6. The lower arms must be disconnected simultane-
replace them with two new ones. ously.
5. Reassemble in reverse order. Grease all grease nipples.
6. Carry out the same procedure at the other cylinder. 7. Remove the lifting gear again.

Subsequently, the yaw dampers must be equally tight-

ened.
Wear bush renewal, drawbar
(TRACKER models only)
Tightening the rubber dampers If too much play in the drawbar is found, the wear
The two rubber dampers are tightened as follows: bushes must be renewed.

1. Adjust the position of nut A until the rubber dampers Main articulating point
are fastened. (all TRACKER models)

80 mm

T064-0035

IMPORTANT! Each set of rubber dampers on both of T262-0005

the cylinders must be equally tightened. Therefore,

control that the distance between the two plates, shown
on the picture, is 80 mm on both cylinders. 1. Place stop wedges in front of and behind both
wheels.
2. Jack up the frame and support it properly.

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3. Without dismantling the hydraulic system the rear Priming the hydraulic damping system
hydraulic rams are removed from the drawbar. (TRACKER only)
4. Support the drawbar and remove the screw A, If the hydraulic damping system has been dismantled,
washer B and the pin C. the system needs to be refilled and primed again.
5. Move the drawbar sidewards and support it.
6. Press out the worn bushes and fit new ones. SELF TRACK
7. Assemble again in reverse order. 1. Depressurerize the expansion bottle, remove the
8. Grease through grease nipples and remove jack and hydraulic hose and connect it to an oil pump.
wedges. 2. Disconnect the hydraulic ram piston rods and loosen
9. Place the sprayer on the support leg the hose fittings at each ram. Retain waste oil in an
appropriate container.
3. Retract both rams fully to remove all air from the
rams.
Front articulating points (SELF and MULTI 4. With the rams fully retracted, pump clean oil through
TRACK only) the hydraulic system until all air is out.
5. Tighten the hose fittings again.
1. Disconnect the sprayer 6. Pump oil till the rams extend again. Connect the
from the tractor. piston rods again.
2. Without dismantling the 7. Disconnect the hose from the pump and connect it to
hydraulic system, the expansion bottle again.
remove the front rods 8. Fill with clean oil until it reaches the level hole again.
or hydraulic rams from Fit the plug.
the cardan joint. 9. Inflate the expansion tank to 5 bar (78 p.s.i.)and fit
the dust cap again.
10.When the TRACKER is connected to the tractor the
hydraulic ram piston rods are allowed to move max.
5 mm (0.19685 in) when the sprayer is pushed hard
by hand from side to side. If more than 5 mm repeat
the priming procedure again.

MULTI TRACK
1. The sprayer shall be disconnected from the tractor
except for the hydraulics and D.A.H. control box.
2. Loosen the hydraulic hose connections on all rams
and retract all hydraulic rams fully. Retain waste oil in
an appropriate container.
3. The lever on the hydraulic valve block is set vertical
(pos. A).

T262-0006

3. Dismantle by removing the bolts A and B and press

out the bushes C.
4. Fit new bushes. Ensure that the bushes are situated
at each end of the pin hole.
5. Replace the wear pads D if worn. Max. clearance
between wear pads and yoke is 1 mm (0.03937 in).
Check with feeler gauge and add 1 mm shims if
clearance is over 1 mm.
6. Assemble in reverse order.
7. Grease through grease nipples.
8. On SELF TRACK the support rods must be extended
as much as possible so they are pressing against the
yoke.

T191-0013

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4. Start the tractor and activate the track correction Tyre safety
switch on the D.A.H. control box until oil, free from air,
is streaming out of the hoses. Should it be necessary to replace tyres, it is recom-
5. When all air is out, the hose fittings are retightened. mended to leave this to a specialist and follow the
Activate again, and let the oil pressure extend the mentioned rules.
rams until they reach the drawbar again. Then fit bolts
again. • Always clean and inspect the rim before mounting.
6. Set the lever in horizontal pos. B. • Always check that the rim diameter corresponds
7. Activate the track correction switch until oil, free from exactly to the rim diameter moulded on the tyre.
air, is streaming out. • Always inspect inside of the tyre for cuts, penetrating
8. Tighten the hose fittings again, and let the oil pres- objects or other damages. Repairable damages
sure extend the rams till they reach the yoke again. should be repaired before installing the tube. Tyres
Fit the bolts. with unrepairable damages must never be used.
9. When the damping system is primed the rams must • Also inspect inside of the tyre for dirt or foreign
not be able to move more than 1 mm (0.03937 in) bodies and remove it before installing the tube.
when the trailer is pushed hard from side to side by • Always use tubes of recommended size and in good
hand. condition. When fitting new tyres always fit new
10.If the rams are moving more than 1 mm the priming tubes.
procedure is repeated. • Before mounting, always lubricate both tyre beads
and rim flange with approved lubricating agent or
equivalent anti-corrosion lubricant. Never use petro-
leum based greases and oils because they may
damage the tyre. Using the appropriate lubricant the
TRACKER damping pressure setting tyre will never slip on the rim.
• Always use specialised tools as recommended by
The hydraulic pressure relief the tyre supplier for mounting the tyres.
valves in the TRACKER’s • Make sure that the tyre is centred and the beads are
damping system is factory set to perfectly seated on the rim. Otherwise danger of
open at appr. 40 bar (580 p.s.i.) bead wire tear can occur.
which is adequate for most • Inflate the tyre to 100-130 kPa (14.5-19 p.s.i.) then
conditions. check weather both beds are seated perfectly on the
T191-0014

rim. If any of the beads do not seat correctly, deflate

If the damping seems too “soft” or the assembly and re-centre the beads before starting
too “hard”, the settings can be inflation of the tyre. If the beads are seated correctly
adjusted on the screws shown.
T191-0015

on the rim at 100-130 kPa inflate the tyre to a maxi-

Connect pressure gauges to mum of 250 kPa (36 p.s.i.) until they seat perfectly on
the minimesh gauge connec- the rim.
tors and check that pressure • Never exceed the maximum mounting pressure
setting is equal to both sides. moulded on the tyre!
• After mounting tyres adjust inflation pressure to
A = adjustment, B = counternut operation pressure recommended by the tyre manu-
facturer.
NOTE! Too low setting will cause instability of the • Do not use tubes in tubeless tyres.
sprayer, and too high pressure setting will cause prob-
lems with the tractor steering. WARNING! Non observance of mounting
instructions will result in the bad seating of the
tyre on the rim and could cause the tyre to burst
leading to serious injury or death!

Never mount or use damaged tyres or rims!

Use of damaged, ruptured, distorted, welded or brazed

rim is not allowed!

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Off-season storage 15.Chock up the wheels, to prevent moisture damage

and deformation of the tyres. Tyre blacking can be
When the spraying season is over, you should applied to the tyre walls to preserve the rubber.
devote some extra time to the sprayer. 16.Drain air brake tank for condensed water.
17.To protect against dust the sprayer can be covered
If chemical residues are left over in the sprayer for by a tarpaulin. Ensure ventilation to prevent conden-
longer periods, it can reduce the life of the individual sation.
components.
Preparation after off-season storage
To preserve the sprayer intact and protect the compo-
After a storage period the sprayer should be prepared
nents, carry out following off-season storage program.
for the next season the following way:
1. Clean the sprayer completely - inside and outside - as 1. Remove the cover
described under “Cleaning of the sprayer”. Make sure 2. Remove the support from the wheel axle and adjust
that all valves, hoses and auxiliary equipment has the tyre pressure.
been cleaned with detergent and flushed with clean 3. Wipe off the grease from hydraulic ram piston rods.
water afterwards, so no chemical residues is left in 4. Fit the pressure gauges again. Seal with Teflon tape.
the sprayer. 5. Connect the sprayer to the tractor including hydrau-
2. Renew possible damaged seals and repair possible lics and electric’s.
leaks. 6. Check all hydraulic and electric functions.
3. Empty the sprayer completely and let the pump work 7. Empty the tank for remaining anti-freeze.
for a few minutes. Operate all valves and handles to 8. Rinse the entire liquid circuit on the sprayer with clean
drain as much water off the spraying circuit as possi- water.
ble. Let the pump run until air is coming out of all 9. Fill with clean water and check all functions.
nozzles. Remember to drain the rinsing tank also. 10.Check function of brakes. Please note that brake
4. Pour appr. 50 litre (11 Imp.gal) anti-freeze mixture power will be reduced until the rust are worn off the
consisting of 1/3 automotive anti-freeze and 2/3 water drums. Always brake lightly until the drums are clean.
into the tank.
5. Engage the pump and operate all valves and func-
tions on the MANIFOLD, operating unit, FILLER etc. Fault-finding
allowing the anti-freeze mixture to be distributed
around the entire circuit. Open the operating unit main Operational problems
on/off valve and distribution valves so the anti-freeze In cases where breakdowns have occurred,
is sprayed through the nozzles as well. the same factors always seem to come into play:
The anti-freeze will also prevent O-rings, seals, • Minor leaks on the suction side of the pump will
diaphragms etc. from drying out. reduce the pump capacity or stop the suction com-
6. Lubricate all lubricating points according to the pletely.
lubricating scheme regardless of intervals stated. • A clogged suction filter will hinder or prevent suction
7. When the sprayer is dry remove rust from possible so that the pump does not operate satisfactorily.
scratches or damages in the paint and touch up the • Clogged up pressure filters will result in increasing
paint. pressure at the pressure gauge but lower pressure at
8. Remove the glycerine-filled pressure gauges and the nozzles.
store them frost free in vertical position. • Foreign bodies stuck in the pump valves with the
9. Apply a thin layer of anti-corrosion oil (e.g. SHELL result that these cannot close tightly against the valve
ENSIS FLUID, CASTROL RUSTILLO or similar) on seat. This reduces pump efficiency.
all metal parts. Avoid oil on rubber parts, hoses and • Poorly reassembled pumps, especially diaphragm
tyres. covers, will allow the pump to suck air resulting in
10.Fold the boom in transport position and relieve reduced or no capacity.
pressure from all hydraulic functions. • Hydraulic components that are contaminated with dirt
11.All electric plugs and sockets are to be stored in a dry result in rapid wear to the hydraulic system.
plastic bag to protect them against damp, dirt and Therefore ALWAYS check:
corrosion. 1. Suction, pressure and nozzle filters are clean.
12.Remove the control boxes and the HARDI PILOT 2. Hoses for leaks and cracks, paying particular atten-
control box + display from the tractor, and store them tion to suction hoses.
dry and clean (in-house). 3. Gaskets and O-rings are present and in good condition.
13. Wipe hydraulic snap-couplers clean and fit the dust 4. Pressure gauge is in good working order. Correct
caps. dosage depends on it.
14.Apply grease on all hydraulic ram piston rods which 5. Operating unit functions properly. Use clean water to
are not fully retracted in the barrel to protect against check.
corrosion. 6. Hydraulic components are maintained clean.

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Fault Probable cause Control / remedy

Liquid system
No spray from boom Air leak on suction line. Check if suction filter O-ring is sealing.
when turned on.
Check suction tube and fittings.
Check tightness of pump diaphragm and valve
covers.
Air in system. Fill suction hose with water for initial prime.
Suction/pressure filters clogged. Clean filters.
Check yellow suction pipe is not obstructed or
placed too near the tank bottom.

Lack of Incorrect assembly. Restrictor nozzle in Self-Cleaning Filter not

pressure. fitted.
Safety valve spring for Self-Cleaning Filter not
tight.
Too little distance between yellow suction pipe
and tank bottom.

Pump valves blocked or worn. Check for obstructions and wear.

Defect pressure gauge. Check for dirt at inlet of gauge.
Pressure Filters clogging. Clean all filters. Fill with cleaner water.
dropping.
If using powders, make sure agitation is on.
Nozzles worn. Check flow rate and replace nozzles if it ex-
ceeds 10%.
Tank is air tight. Check vent is clear.
Sucking air towards end of tank Lower pump r.p.m.
load.
Pressure Pressure filters begining to clog. Clean all filters.
increasing
Formation of foam. Air is being sucked into system. Check tightness / gaskets / O-rings of all fittings
on suction side.
Excessive liquid Reduce pump r/min.
agitation.
Check safety valve for Self-Cleaning Filter is
tight.
Ensure returns inside tank are present.
Use foam damping additive.
Liquid leaks from bottom Damaged diaphragm. Replace. See Changing of valves and
of pump. diaghragms.

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Fault Probable cause Control / remedy

EC Operating unit
Operating unit not Blown fuse(s). Check mechanical function of microswitches.
functioning Use cleaning/lubricating agent if the switch
does not operate freely.
Check motor. 450-500 milli-Amperes max.
Change motor, if over.
Wrong polarity. Brown - pos. (+). Blue - neg. (-).
Valves not closing properly. Check valve seals for obstructions.
Check microswitch plate position. Loosen
screws holding plate a 1/2 turn.
No power. Wrong polarity. Check that brown is pos. (+),
Blue is neg. (-).
Check print plate for dry solders or loose
connections.
Check fuse holder are tight around fuse.

D.A.H. Hydraulic system Insufficient oil pressure Check oil pressure - min. 130 bar, max. 160 bar.
No boom movements
when activated Check tractor hydraulic oil level
Insufficient oil supply. Oil flow must be min. 10 l/min. and max. 90 l/min.
Check tractor hydraulic oil level.
Blown fuse. Check / replace fuse in junction box.
Bad / corroded electrical connec- Check / clean connections, multi plugs etc.
tions
Insufficient power supply. Voltage on activated solenoid valve must be
more than 8 Volts. Use wires of at least 4 mm2
for power supply.
Defect relay / diodes in junction box. Check relays, diodes and soldering at PCB in
junction box
Clogged restrictors B or C in by- Remove and clean restrictors B and C in by-
pass block. pass block (See hydraulic diagram) Change
hydraulic oil + filter
Wrong polarity. Check polarity. White pos. (+) Blue neg. (-).
Wrong oil inlet to by-pass block. Connect hydraulic snap couplers opposite in
Boom lift raises to max. tractor outlets, or engage spool valve lever in
pos. when tractor opposite direction
hydraulics are engaged
Back pressure in return line ex- Connect the return line with free flow to hydrau-
ceeds 20 bar lic oil reservoir.
Divide return line in two and lead return oil back
to reservoir via two spool valves.
Oil heats up in Closed By-pass valve 0 does not close Check / replace locking clip on by-pass valve 0.
Centre systems properly
Internal leaks in flow regulator Replace flow regulator O-rings and back-up
rings. Replace flow regulator.
Individual ram does not Clogged restrictor Dismantle and clean restrictor
move

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Fault Probable cause Control / remedy

Hydraulic system

Boom slow/eradic. Air in system Loosen ram connection and activate hydraulics until
oil flow has no air in it (not whitish).

Open or close until desired speed is achieved

Regulation valve incorrectly
set (clockwise = less speed).
Remember oil must be at operating temperature.

Insufficient hydraulic pressure Check output pressure of tractor hydraulics. Mini-

mum for sprayer is 130 bar.

Insufficient amount of oil in Check and top up if needed.

tractor reservoir

Restrictor or regulation valve Secure boom with “S” hook.

Ram not functioning.
blocked Dismantle and clean.

Fault Probable cause Control / remedy

TRACKER damping
system
Sprayer trails unstable Air pockets in the hydraulic circuit Prime hydraulic circuit
Hydraulic circuit leaking Repair leak, prime

Pressure relief valve(s) set too low Adjust pressure relief valves

Front hydraulic rams will Safety valve incorrectly adjusted Adjust safety valve
not allow the yoke to
turn when rear rams are
extended/retracted to
the maximum (MULTI
TRACK)

Rear hydraulic rams are Insufficient counter weight on front Ad ballast on front of tractor
too tight and vehicle of tractor
continues straight ahead
when trying to turn Pressure relief valve set too high Adjust pressure relief valves

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Emergency operation of the sprayer Technical specifications

The boom Measure and weight
In case of power failure the boom
can be operated manually by
pressing the individual buttons on
the solenoid valves. This is done by
locking the by-pass valve, as is
done when using tractors with C
closed centre hydraulics.
T020-0024

Remove the protection box of the solenoid valves at the

boom. The boom can now be operated by pressing the B A
individual buttons on the solenoid valves.
Remember to reset the system to Open Centre hydrau-
Overall dimensions
lic, if the tractor has an Open Centre (Constant Flow)
hydraulic system.
The problem may be due to a blown fuse. One spare
Boom width, m A B C
fuse is located inside the junction box. CM-2200/2800-LPY/LPZ
15 5800 2800 C*
Fuse type: 16 5800 2800 C*
T10 A 250 V 18 5800 2800 C*
20 5800 2800 C*
HARDI ref.
21 5800 2800 C*
No. 261272
24
T199-0003
CM-3200/4200-LPY/LPZ
15 6875 2800 C*
16 6875 2800 C*
18 6875 2800 C*
EC operating unit
20 6875 2800 C*
In case of power failure it is possible to operate all 21 6875 2800 C*
functions of the operating unit manually. First disconnect 24 6875 2800 C*
the multi plug from the control box. Now manually turn
All messurements are in mm
the emergency control knobs.
*) Transport height can vary from 2.8 m to 4.0 m depending on boom
The problem may be due to a blown fuse. The fuses are
size, boom type and transport position. Please refer to chart in the part
placed in the control box and are marked according to
“Independent setting of transport position” for exact transport height.
functions. Fuses 7 and 8 are spare fuses.

Fuse type: T 500 mA Weights

T 1.25 A
HARDI ref. no. 261125
CM-2200-LPY/LPZ
Empty Full
Boom Axle Drawbar Own Axle Drawbar Total
width m load,kg load,kg weight,kg load,kg load,kg weight,kg
15 2067 275 2342 4291 385 4676
16 2069 278 2347 4295 386 4681
18 2073 285 2358 4297 395 4692
20 2082 303 2385 4309 410 4719
21 2086 310 2396 4315 415 4730
24 2110 320 2430 4324 440 4764
T199-0004

CM-2800-LPY/LPZ
Empty Full
Boom Axle Drawbar Own Axle Drawbar Total
width m load,kg load,kg weight,kg load,kg load,kg weight,kg
15 2086 281 2367 4303 959 5262
16 2088 284 2372 4305 962 5267
18 2092 291 2383 4309 969 5278
20 2101 309 2410 4318 987 5305
21 2105 316 2421 4326 990 5316
24 2129 326 2455 4350 1000 5350

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CM-3200-LPY/LPZ Filters and nozzles

Empty Full Filter gauze width
Boom Axle Drawbar Own Axle Drawbar Total 30 mesh: 0.58 mm 50 mesh: 0.30 mm
width m load,kg load,kg weight,kg load,kg load,kg weight,kg 80 mesh: 0.18 mm 100 mesh: 0.15 mm
15 2150 452 2602 4922 990 5912
16 2152 455 2607 4924 993 5917
18 2158 460 2618 4930 998 5928 Temperature and pressure ranges
20 2175 470 2645 4946 1009 5955 Operating temperature range: 2° to 40° C. (36°F to 104°F)
21 2180 476 2656 4951 1015 5966 Operating pressure for safety valve: 15 bar (220 psi)
24 2200 490 2690 4971 1029 6000 Max. pressure on the pressure manifold: 20 bar (290 psi)
Max. pressure on the suction manifold: 7 bar (100 psi)
CM-4200-LPY/LPZ
Empty Full
Boom Axle Drawbar Own Axle Drawbar Total
width m load,kg load,kg weight,kg load,kg load,kg weight,kg
15 2160 482 2642 5902 1190 7092 Brakes
16 2162 485 2647 5904 1193 7097 Max. wear rates on brake components, mm (in)
18 2168 490 2658 5910 1198 7108 Model 2200/2800 3200/4200
20 2185 500 2685 5927 1208 7135 Max. drim diameterA 302 (11.8897) 402 (15.8388)
21 2190 506 2696 5932 1214 7146 Min. lining thickness B 2.0 (0.07874) 4.0 (0.15748)
24 2210 520 2730 5932 1248 7180
NOTE! All weights are approximate values based on machines
equipped with rinsing tank and HARDI FILLER. Hydraulic brakes
For MULTI TRACK and SELF TRACK models, the values in above
Max. hydraulic pressure: 150 bar (2176 p.s.i.)
tables must be increased as follows:

Empty: +255 kg on Drawbar and Total weights

Air brakes, single line:
Full: +400 kg on Drawbar and Total weights
Air pressure, relieved brakes: 5.3 - 5.6 bar
Air pressure drop to activate: 0.8 - 1.3 bar

Pump capacity
Air brakes, dual line
Rotation per min
363/10.0 200 300 400 500 540 600
Load apportioning valve pressure settings:
bar Capacity l/min Relieved: 0 bar
0 73 107 141 178 194 211 Empty: 1.6 bar (23.2 p.s.i.)
2 72 105 140 175 189 207 Half: 3.4 bar (49.3 p.s.i.)
4 71 103 139 172 186 205 Full: Air tank pressure
6 70 102 138 169 184 203
10 68 100 135 166 182 200
15 66 98 132 164 178 197
Max. pressure: 15bar Weight: 52.5 kg Suction height: 0.0 m

Rotation per min

463/10.0 200 300 400 500 540 600
bar Capacity l/min
0 109 156 207 257 276 305
2 103 152 202 252 270 299
4 101 149 198 246 265 295
6 99 146 195 242 263 289
10 94 142 192 236 256 282
15 91 136 184 230 248 276
Max. pressure: 15bar Weight: 66.5 kg Suction height: 0.0 m

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Electrical connections Materials and recycling

Rear lights Tank: HDPE
Hoses: PVC
Position Wire colour Valves: mainly glass-filled PA.
1. LH direction indicator Yellow Fittings: PA
2. Free Blue 1
3. Frame White 6 2
7
4. RH direction indicator Green Disposal of the sprayer
5. RH rear position lamp Brown 5 3 When the equipment has completed its working life, it
6. Stop lamps Red 4 must be thoroughly cleaned. The tank, hose and syn-
7. LH rear position lamp Black thetic fittings can be incinerated at an authorised dis-
posal plant. The metallic parts can be scrapped. Always
The wiring is in accordance with ISO 1724. follow local legislation regarding disposal.

EC Conversion factors, SI to Imperial units

All units used in this manual are SI units. In some
occasions Imperial units are used. Use following factors
to convert SI units to Imperial units:

SI unit Imperial unit Factor

Weight kg lb. x 2.205
Surface area ha acres x 2.471
Length cm in x 0.394
m ft x 3.281
m yd x 1.094
km mile x 0.621
velocity km/h mile/h x 0.621
REG ON/OFF km/h m/s x 0.277
Quantities/area l/ha gal (Imp.)/acre x 0.089
Volume ml fl. oz (Imp.) x 0.0352
ON/OFF l Imp. pt. x 0.568
V V
l gal (Imp.) x 0.22
Pressure bar lb./in2 (p.s.i.) x 14.504
Temperature °C °F (°C x 1.8) + 32
Power kW hp x 1.341
REG
Torque Nm lbft x 0.74

Number of distribution valves

2/3/4 5/6 7

Valve Wire number or color code

V1 1-2 1-2 1-11

V2 3-4 3-4 2-12
V3 5-6 5-6 3-13
V4 7-8 7-8 4-14
V5 9-10 5-15
V6 11-12 6-16
V7 7-17
REG 9-10 13-14 9-10
ON/
OFF 11-G/Y 15-G/Y 8-G/Y

G/Y = green/yellow

The EC-operating unit fulfils the EU noise reduction

standards.

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Boom hydraulic LPY Boom hydraulic LPZ

651511

651510

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Electrical specifications STEER TRACK

MULTI TRACK

651374-2

651510

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Dilute 32
Subject index Disposal of pesticides 32
Distribution valve 46
Double outlet 11
Drawbars 6
A Ddripple hose 31
Air activated brakes 10 Driving Technique 14
Air in system 52 Dual-line brakes 11
Air leak 52
Air pocket 55
Alternative boom widths 17
E
Anti-freeze 52
Axial connections 47 EC Declaration 4
EC Operating unit 55, 56, 58
Electrical connections 58
Electrical specifications 60
B Emergency brake 10
Backwards 37 Emergency operation 56
Ball valve 27 Expansion bottle 39
Ballast 55
Bearings 45
Black disc 23
F
Blue disc 23
Boom hydraulic LPY 59 Fast Filling Device 25
Boom hydraulic LPZ 59 Fault-finding 52
Boom manoeuvring 16 Filling 24
Boom sections 37 Ffilter gauze 38
Boom slow/eradic 55 Filters 5, 27, 57
Brake 10, 40 Ffittings 47
Breakaway 47 Formation of foam 52
Forwards 37
Frame 5
Front articulating points 50
C Function diagram 23
Chemicals 27, 31 Fuse 56
Circuit leak 55
Clean water tank 26
Cleaning the sprayer 32
G
Closed centre 11
Cone 46 Green disc 23
Connecting 6
Control boxes 11
Conversion factors 58
Cord 47 H
Counter weight 12 HARDI FILLER 28
Cross journals 46 HARDI-MATIC 5
CV-joints 8 Heel bearings 40
Hitch 6
Horizontal adjustment 41
Hose package 14
D Hydraulic activated brakes 10
D.A.H. system 11, 55 Hydraulic leaks 17
Damping 49 Hydraulic systems 11
Damping pressure 51
Declaration of Conformity 4
Diaphragm 45

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I Outwards 37
Overall dimensions 56
Identification plates 5
Imperial units 58
In-Line filter 38
Inwards 37 P
P.T.O. 5, 8
Parallel setting 19, 20
L Parking brake 10, 41
Parking brake cables 41
Lack of pressure. 52 Pendulum chains 19
Ladder 13 Pendulum damping 19
Level indicator 47 Pendulum device 18
Limit stop valve 19 Pendulum effect 19
Liquid chemicals 28 Piston rod 41
Liquid fertilisers 31 Powder chemicals 29
Liquid leaks 52 Power failure 56
Locking device 42 Power supply 11
LPY boom 17 Pressure dropping. 52
LPZ boom 16 Pressure gauge 27
Lubricants 33 Pressure increasing 52
Pressure ranges 57
Priming 50
M Protection film 6
Protection guards 8, 46
Maintenance 32 Protective clothing 32
MANIFOLD SYSTEM 23 Pump 5
Materials 58 Pump capacity 57
Max. pressure 57
Multi plug 56
MULTI TRACK 7, 60
R
Radial connections 47
N Ram not functioning 55
Ranges 57
No spray from boom 52 Readjustment of the boom 41
Nominal contents 5 Rear lights 13, 58
Normal trailing mode 16 Recycling 58
Nozzle filters 38 Restrictor 27
Nozzle tubes 47 Rinsing nozzles 30
Nozzles 57 Rinsing tank 26, 30
Rinsing tank drain valve 31
Roadworthyness 13
Rubber damper 49
O Rubber fittings 20
O-ring 47
Off-season 52
Oil heats up 55
On/off valve 46
S
Open centre 11, 56 Safety precautions 31
Operating pressure 57 Safety valve 44, 55
Operating temperature 57 Seal 47
Operating unit 5 SELF TRACK 7
Operational problems 52 Self-cleaning filter 27
Operator safety 4 Service 37

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SI 58 W
Single outlet 11
Single-line brakes 10 Wear bush 49
Slanting the boom 18 Weights 56
Sprayer trails unstable 55 Wheel bearings 44
Sprayer use 6 Wheel bolts 39
Spraying circuit 38 Wwire 43
Sstability 9 Wire colour 58
Standard 6 Wire mounting 21
STEER TRACK 6, 60
Steering arms 18
Stop valve 19
Stop wedges 13 Y
Suction Filling Device 24 Yaw damper 48
Suction filter 38
Support leg 7

T
Tank 5
Tank drain valve 30
Tank lid 24
Technical Residue 30
Technical specifications 56
Temperature 57
Terminology 37
Track correction mode 16
Track gauge 9
Tracking mode 15
Trailer coupling 7
Transmission shaft 8, 46
Transmission shaft support 14
Transport brackets 20
Transport height 21
Transport lock 20
Transport position 21
Turn buckle 20, 42
Tyre 12, 51
Tyre pressure 39
Tyre safety 51

U
Unloading 6

V
Vertical adjustment 42

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Track gauge 4. Loosen the 3 clamp bolts (A) for LH wheel axle.
Overview of tyre dimensions and track widths

2200/2800
Min. Max.
Wheel Tyre
track track
dimension width
width width
mm mm mm

9,5 x 44" 235 1701 2250

9,5 x 48" 235 1701 2250

T091-0005

11,2 x 44" 276 1742 2250

11,2 x 48" 276 1742 2250

5. Loosen the screw B on the
12,4 x 46" 310 1776 2250 brake operating arm.
Extend/retract
16,9 x 38" 429 1895 2250
this arm according to the
18,4 x 38" 467 1933 2250 adjustment of the axle.
20,8 x 38" 528 1994 2250 B

3200/4200
Min. Max.
Wheel Tyre 6. Then extend or retract the axle. A sack barrow and a
track track
dimension width
width width rod will facilitate the operation.
mm mm mm 7. If the rim position must be changed, do this first and
fine adjust by
9,5 x 44"
extending or
9,5 x 48" retracting
11,2 x 44" 276 1766 2250 the axles.
Remem-
11,2 x 48" 276 1766 2250 ber to
12,4 x 46" 310 1800 2250 tighten
the
16,9 x 38" 429 1919 2250
wheel
18,4 x 38" 467 1957 2250 nuts
20,8 x 38" 528 2018 2250
to the
specified
Min. track width is the practical minimum figure, independently of rim/ torque: Rim plate to rim:
rim plate setup. 280 + 30 Nm
(207 + 22 lbft) Rim
plate to hub: 490 Nm
The track gauge of the COMMANDER with suspension (288 lbft)
T251-0006
can be altered stepless as follows: 8. Tighten the 3 clamp bolts
(A) to a torque of 280 Nm
1. Measure the current track gauge (centre RH tyre to (207 lbft) for the COM-
centre LH tyre). Each side must be extended or MANDER 2200/2800 and 390 Nm (289 lbft) for the
retracted COMMANDER 3200/4200.
half the 9. Tighten nut B again.
desired
altera- IMPORTANT! Place the jack under the axle and lift the
tion. wheel to remove load from the clamps before tightening
2. Attach the clamp bolts to the specified torque.
the
sprayer to 10. Repeat the procedure on RH wheel.
tractor and engage tractor 11. Check the distance from centre tyre to centre of tank
parking brake. frame is equal at RH and LH.
3. Place stop wedges in front 12. Re-tighten clamp bolts and wheel bolts to specified
of and behind RH wheel. torque after 8 hours of work.
Jack up LH wheel, sup- T251-0005
port and secure sprayer
body.

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Lubrication

50
250 C

50 C

50
250 B

50
250 B 50 B T202-0007

Service and Maintenance

10 hours service

Retighten bolts
Check that these 9 bolts - on each side of the COMMANDER - are tight. Retighten if necessary!
Tightening torque: Bolt 1= 24 Nm (Retain the nut on the backside of the mounting by a spanner while
adjusting bolt 1).
Bolt 2-9 = 280 Nm

7 6

4 3

5 2

1
9
T091-0004

Bolt 8 and 9 are situated behind the spring.

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250 hours service

Brake adjustment
1. Lift the back of the COMMANDER from the ground. It is recommended to use two lifting jacks, placed under-
neath the axle. Make sure the COMMANDER is stable and secured before carrying out any adjustments.
2. Place the handbrake in the first jag from the left (please refer to illustration).

NOTE! The following adjustment must be carried out simultaneously on both brakes. Therefore, alternately adjust
on both LH brake and RH brake.

3. Loosen nut B, lift and flip the small

lock plate aside.
4. Adjust the nut A clockwise
Turn the nut 90° (1/4 turn)
at a time - alternately on both
1st jag
LH and RH
brake.

T091-0004

After each 1/4 turn:

B Check the hub by rotating it. Continue
A adjustment till resistance occurs.
This adjustment is completed, when each
hub is strained.

T101-0040

Technical specifications

Weight
Additional weight (own weight):

COMMANDER 2200/2800 App. 220 kg

COMMANDER 3200/4200 App. 250 kg

Dimensions
Unchanged.

Ground clearance (under axle)

COMMANDER 2200/2800: 600 mm (9,5 x 44’’ wheels)
COMMANDER 3200/4200: 750 mm (12,4 x 46’’ wheels)

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Notes Notes

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Notes Notes

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