Instruction Manual

Mounted sprayer

US
US 605 - US 805 - US 1005 - US 1205

MG 479
DB 229.1 (D) 09.98
Printed in Germany

GB

Before starting operation

carefully read and adhere to
this instruction manual and the safety
advice.

Copyright 1998 by

AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste

All rights reserved

The field sprayers AMAZONE US are yet another product from the large range of AMAZONE-farm
machinery.
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new AMAZONE US field sprayer. You have made a good
choice.
Please study these instructions carefully and by adhering to them make fullest use of your machine. You
will then enjoy trouble-free and accurate spraying with your new AMAZONE sprayer.
No responsibility can be accepted by us if complaints and breakages are due to incorrect operation or lack
of maintenance. Never put to operation your AMAZONE sprayer before having read carefully chapter 2.0
to 2.7 including General Safety and Accident Prevention Advice. Your sprayer complies only with the
regulations of the Agricultural Health and Safety Authorities when in case of repair original spare parts from
AMAZONE are used for replacement.

Please enter here the serial number of your sprayer. The number is punched into the right hand front part
of the main chassis, seen in direction of travel.
Please always quote the machine type and serial number when ordering spare parts or making
enquiries.

Mounted sprayer AMAZONE US

Serial-No.:

The following operating instruction refers to all varieties of models of the US types of sprayers. To safe
you from reading descriptions and instructions for varieties in execution and options which you did not
choose for your sprayer it is sufficient if you only read the chapters refering to your particular execution
of the sprayer. This especially refers to the chapter of the control chests and sprayer booms.

Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... Page

1.0
1.1

Details about the machine ......................................................................................................... 1 - 1

Manufacturer ................................................................................................................................ 1 - 1

2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7

Important informations .............................................................................................................. 2 Safety-Warning-Symbol ............................................................................................................... 2 Attention symbol ........................................................................................................................... 2 Hint-Symbol .................................................................................................................................. 2 Attention- and hint-pictographs on the machine ............................................................................ 2 On receipt of the machine ............................................................................................................ 2 Operation advice (designed use of the machine) .......................................................................... 2 Attention when using specific crop protection agentsl! ................................................................. 2 -

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3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7

General safety and accident prevention advice ....................................................................... 3 Means for traffic safety ................................................................................................................. 3 Tractor mounted/trailed implements ............................................................................................. 3 Operating with pto shafts .............................................................................................................. 3 Hydraulic system .......................................................................................................................... 3 Electric outfit ................................................................................................................................. 3 General safety and accident prevention advice for maintenance, repair, cleaning ........................ 3 Basic safety rules, crop protection equipment .............................................................................. 3 -

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4.0
4.1

Mounted sprayers AMAZONE US ............................................................................................. 4 - 1

Way of function of mounted sprayer AMAZONE US in general .................................................... 4 - 1

5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.7.1
5.7.2
5.8

Hitching up or off the mounted sprayer ................................................................................... 5 Hitching up the mounted sprayer .................................................................................................. 5 Hitching off and parking the tractor mounted sprayer ................................................................... 5 Pto shaft ....................................................................................................................................... 5 First fitting and matching up the pto shaft ..................................................................................... 5 Adjustable mounting bracket for control units ............................................................................... 5 Traffic lights .................................................................................................................................. 5 Hydraulic boom height adjustment ............................................................................................... 5 Hydraulic boom folding ................................................................................................................. 5 Fully hydraulic boom control "I" .................................................................................................... 5 Fully hydraulic boom control "II" ................................................................................................... 5 Switch box .................................................................................................................................... 5 -

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6.1
6.1.1
6.1.1.1
6.1.1.2
6.1.1.3
6.1.2
6.1.2.1
6.1.2.2
6.1.3
6.1.3.1
6.1.3.2
6.1.4
6.1.4.1
6.1.5
6.1.6

Putting into operation ................................................................................................................ 6 - 0

Mixing and spraying the spray cocktail ......................................................................................... 6 - 0
Mixing the spray cocktail .............................................................................................................. 6 - 0
Calculating the filling or refilling quantities .................................................................................... 6 - 1
Filling with water ........................................................................................................................... 6 - 3
Adding the agents ........................................................................................................................ 6 - 5
Spraying the spray cocktail .......................................................................................................... 6 - 6
Hints for automatic metering with the control unit when spraying ................................................. 6 - 7
Measures to avoid spray drift ....................................................................................................... 6 - 7
Setting the spray rate (l/ha) .......................................................................................................... 6 - 9
Setting the spray pressure ........................................................................................................... 6 - 9
Setting the equal pressure control unit before the first operation and at every change of jets ...... 6 - 11
Residual amounts ......................................................................................................................... 6 - 13
Removal of residual amounts ....................................................................................................... 6 - 13
Cleaning the field sprayer ............................................................................................................. 6 - 14
Storing over winter ....................................................................................................................... 6 - 15

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6.2
6.2.1
6.2.1.1
6.2.1.2
6.2.2

Calibrating the sprayer ................................................................................................................. 6 - 16

Determining the liquid rate (l/ha) ................................................................................................... 6 - 16
Determining by driving a measured distance ................................................................................ 6 - 16
Stationary calibrating by single nozzle output ............................................................................... 6 - 17
Determining the actual operation speed ....................................................................................... 6 - 19

7.0
7.1
7.1.1
7.2.
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.1.1
7.4.2
7.4.2.1

Basic implement and filter execution ....................................................................................... 7 Tank ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Tank openings for filling and opening ........................................................................................... 7 Hydraulic intensive agitator .......................................................................................................... 7 Filter outfit .................................................................................................................................... 7 Filter tap ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Cleaning the filter tap .................................................................................................................... 7 Pressure filter of the control unit ................................................................................................... 7 Cleaning the filter insert of the pressure filter ................................................................................ 7 -

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8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.3.1
8.3.2
8.3.3

Control units ............................................................................................................................... 8 Control units BS and "D" ............................................................................................................ 8 Control unit "BS" (manually controlled) 3- and 5-fold boom feed .................................................. 8 Control unit "D", electrically remote controlled with switch box SKS 5" ...................................... 8 Remarks on the switch box SKS 5 ............................................................................................... 8 Initial fitting of the switch box ........................................................................................................ 8 Continuing the field operation with defective switch box ............................................................... 8 -

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9.0
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.3.1
9.3.2
9.4
9.4.1

Pump equipment ........................................................................................................................ 9 Checking oil level ......................................................................................................................... 9 Oil change .................................................................................................................................... 9 Cleaning, storing over winter ........................................................................................................ 9 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Storing over winter ....................................................................................................................... 9 Faults at the pump ........................................................................................................................ 9 When the pump pressure hose and the spray display alternate ................................................... 9 1st cause: Pressure compensator (only at BP 105 or BP 151 ) .................................................... 9 Checking the air pressure of the pressure compensator .............................................................. 9 2nd cause: suction- and/or pressure-side valves .......................................................................... 9 Checking the suction- and pressure-side valves .......................................................................... 9 Drop of spray pressure in conjunction with oil-spray-liquid mixture
in the oil filling stud or clearly noticeable consumption of oil ......................................................... 9 Checking and exchanging the piston diaphram ............................................................................ 9 Checking the piston diaphragm .................................................................................................... 9 Exchanging the piston diaphragm ................................................................................................ 9 -

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9.4.2

10.0
10.1
10.1.1
10.2
10.2.1
10.2.2

10.2.3

10.2.4

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Sprayer booms ......................................................................................................................... 10 - 1

P-booms with package-folding technique, manually folded and rigid with manual winch ............ 10 - 1
Manual winch adjustment ........................................................................................................... 10 - 1
Q-booms in lateral folding technique .......................................................................................... 10 - 3
Setting the lifting and lowering speed of the height adjustment .................................................. 10 - 3
Q-booms, manual folding ........................................................................................................... 10 - 5
Folding the Q-boom in or out, manual folding ............................................................................. 10 - 5
Operating with asymmetrically folded side sections .................................................................... 10 - 7
Q-booms, hydraulic folding ......................................................................................................... 10 - 9
Setting the folding speed of the boom ........................................................................................ 10 - 9
Folding in and out the Q-boom, hydraulic folding ........................................................................ 10 - 11
Operating with asymmetrically folded side sections .................................................................... 10 - 13
Locking and unlocking the swing compensation ......................................................................... 10 - 13
Locking the swing compensation into transport position ............................................................. 10 - 13
Unlocking the swing compensation from transport position ........................................................ 10 - 13

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10.2.5
10.2.6
10.2.7

Locking the boom in transport position ....................................................................................... 10 - 15

Boom safety release at obstacles (P- and Q-booms) ................................................................. 10 - 15
Settings on the boom when folded down (P- and Q-booms) ....................................................... 10 - 15

11.0
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.6.1
11.7

Nozzles ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Fitting the nozzles ...................................................................................................................... 11 Dismantling the diaphragm valve in case of dripping nozzles ..................................................... 11 XR/LU-flat fan nozzles ................................................................................................................ 11 AD/DG-anti-drift-flat fan nozzles ................................................................................................. 11 TJ/DF-double flat fan nozzles ..................................................................................................... 11 Triple nozzle heads .................................................................................................................... 11 Fitting the triple nozzle heads ..................................................................................................... 11 Maintenance of the nozzles ........................................................................................................ 11 -

12.0
12.1
12.1.1
12.1.2
12.1.3
12.1.4

Available options ...................................................................................................................... 12 - 1

Options for the application of liquid fertilisers .............................................................................. 12 - 1
3-ray nozzles .............................................................................................................................. 12 - 1
8-hole nozzle .............................................................................................................................. 12 - 3
Drag hose kit .............................................................................................................................. 12 - 3
Urea filter .................................................................................................................................... 12 - 5
Fitting the urea filter: ................................................................................................................... 12 - 5
Suction hose for filling the tank ................................................................................................... 12 - 5
How to fill the tank by the suction hose ....................................................................................... 12 - 5
Pressure filter insert ................................................................................................................... 12 - 5
Filling level indicator ................................................................................................................... 12 - 7
Single tap for connection further users to the control unit ........................................................... 12 - 7
Spray pistol lance with 0.9 m long spray tube, without hose ....................................................... 12 - 7
Pressure hose up to 10 bar, e.g. for spray pistol lance ............................................................... 12 - 7
Hand washing tank ..................................................................................................................... 12 - 7
Cleaning device for the tank ....................................................................................................... 12 - 7
Pressure gauge .......................................................................................................................... 12 - 7
Rolling device ............................................................................................................................. 12 - 9
Induction calibration container with canister flushing .................................................................. 12 - 9
Inducting liquid fertiliser agents .................................................................................................. 12 - 9
Inducting powdery spray agents and urea .................................................................................. 12 - 9
Flushing agent containers with the canister flushing jet .............................................................. 12 - 11
Induction bowl with canister flushing .......................................................................................... 12 - 11
Inducting liquid fertiliser agents .................................................................................................. 12 - 13
Inducting powdery spray agents and urea .................................................................................. 12 - 13
Flushing agent containers with the canister flushing jet .............................................................. 12 - 13
Electric boom tilting .................................................................................................................... 12 - 15
Alignment of the sprayer booms with the boom tilt control .......................................................... 12 - 15
Re-adjustment of the initial point position of the setting knob on the switch box ......................... 12 - 15
Tractor equipment for electric boom tilting for 2nd tractor ........................................................... 12 - 15
Traffic options ............................................................................................................................. 12 - 17
Traffic lights for P- and Q-booms ................................................................................................ 12 - 17
Traffic lights for H-booms ........................................................................................................... 12 - 17
Wide throw nozzles .................................................................................................................... 12 - 17

12.2
12.2.1
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.6.1
12.7
12.8
12.9
12.10
12.11
12.11.1
12.11.2
12.11.3
12.12
12.12.1
12.12.2
12.12.3
12.13
12.13.1
12.14
12.15
12.15.1
12.15.2
12.16

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13.0
13.1
13.2
13.2.1
13.2.2
13.2.3
13.2.4
13.3
13.3.1
13.3.2

Maintenance and care .............................................................................................................. 13 Check-list for maintenance work ................................................................................................ 13 Trouble shooting in case of faults (please also refer to chapter 9.0) ........................................... 13 Pump does not suck up ............................................................................................................. 13 Pump does not bring any pressure ............................................................................................ 13 Vibrations of the pressure meter needle and oscilating of the spray cone ................................. 13 Oil-water-mixture inside the oil filling opening ............................................................................ 13 Maintenance on electronic options ............................................................................................. 13 Switch box (SKS)/machine plug ................................................................................................ 13 Note when welding on the sprayer ............................................................................................ 13 -

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14.0
14.1
14.2

Hints for checking the field sprayer ........................................................................................ 14 - 0

Test manometer connection ....................................................................................................... 14 - 0
Connection for pump checking ................................................................................................... 14 - 0

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15.1
15.2
15.3
15.3.1
15.3.2
15.3.3
15.3.4

15.3.5
15.4

Technical data of the sprayer .................................................................................................. 15 Type ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Comments about noise development ......................................................................................... 15 Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 15 Technical data basic implement ................................................................................................. 15 Technical data control units ........................................................................................................ 15 Technical data pumps / pump outfit ............................................................................................ 15 Technical data sprayer booms ................................................................................................... 15 P-booms, manual folding and rigid ............................................................................................. 15 Q-boom, manual folding ............................................................................................................. 15 H-booms, hydraulic folding ......................................................................................................... 15 Technical data filling sieve, filter ................................................................................................. 15 Advice-conform ececution of the field sprayers .......................................................................... 15 -

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16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
16.6

Spray rate tables ...................................................................................................................... 16 Spray rate table for flat fan jets, spraying height 50 cm .............................................................. 16 Spray rate table for 3-ray jets, spraying height 120 cm ............................................................... 16 Spray rate table for 8-ray jets (permissible pressure range 1-2 bar) ........................................... 16 Spray rate table for drag hose equipment (premissible pressure range 1-4 bar) ........................ 16 Conversion table for spraying liquid fertiliser (AUS) .................................................................... 16 Filling table for finishing areas .................................................................................................... 16 -

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1.0

Details about the machine

1.1

Manufacturer
AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, Postfach 51, D-49 202 Hasbergen-Gaste, Germany

MD 085
MD 089

ME 489
MD 094
Fig. 2.1

MD 078
MD 089

Fig. 2.2

MD 078

MD 089

MD 084

Fig. 2.3

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2.0

Important information

2.1

Safety-/Warning-Symbol
In this operation instruction this symbol is used with all operator safety hints at
which life or health of persons is in danger. Please adhere to these hints and be
especially careful in such cases. Please pass on all operator safety hints also to
other users of this machine. Besides the hints in this operator instruction also the
general safety and accident preventive advice should be adhered to.

2.2

Attention symbol

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This ATTENTION (ACHTUNG!)-symbol will always be found in such places of this

instruction manual which should especially be adhered to in order to comply with
rules, advice, hints and the correct procedure of the operation as well as to prevent
damage to the implement.

Hint symbol
This HINT (HINWEIS!)-symbol marks machine's specific points which should be
observed to ensure the correct spraying operation.

2.4

Attention symbols and hint symbols on the machine

Attention symbols indicate dangerous points on the machine. Observing these symbols means safety
for all persons using this machine. The attention symbols always come together with safety/warning
symbols.

The hint symbols mark machine's specific points which have to be observed to ensure a correct
spraying operation.

Strictly observe all warning and hint symbols!

Please pass on all safety advice also to other users!

Please always keep all attention and hint signs clean and in well readable condition. Please ask for
replacement of damaged or missing signs from your dealer and attach to relevant place (picture-No.:
= Order-No.).

Fig. 2.1, 2.2 and Fig. 2.3 show the fixing points of attention signs and hint signs. Please refer to the
following pages for relevant explanations.

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Picture-No.: MD 095
Explanation:
Before commencing operation read thoroughly operation manual
and safety advice!

Picture No.: MD 078

Erluterung:
Never touch zone of bruizing danger as long as parts can still be
moving!
MD 078

Picture No.: MD 084

Explanation:
Never stay within the swivel area of the sprayer boom!
Advise people to leave the danger area!
MD 084

Picture No.: MD 085

Explanation:
Never climb into the tank!

MD 085

Picture No.: MD 089

Explanation:
Do not stay under a lifted, unsecured load!

MD 089

Picture No.: MD 094

Explanation:
Observe sufficient clearance distance to high voltage lines!

MD 094

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2.5

On receipt of the machine

When receiving the machine check that no damage has been caused in transit and all parts are present.
Any claim must be made within 3 days after receipt of the machine.

2.6

Operation advice (designed use of the machine)

The AMAZONE mounted field sprayer US has exclusively been designed for the usual operation in
agriculture (designed use of the machine).
Any use beyond the one stipulated above is no longer considered as designed use. The manufacturer
does not accept any responsibility for damage resulting from this; therefore the operator himself carriers
the full risk.
Under "designed use" also the adhering to the manufacturer's prescribed operation maintenance and
repair conditions as well as the exclusive use of original AMAZONE spare parts is to be understood.
The AMAZONE mounted sprayer US may only be operated, maintained and repaired by such persons
who have been mace acquainted with it and who have been advised about the dangers. Any damages
or injuries resulting from arbitrary changes on the machine rule out the responsibility of the manufacturer..
All applicable addicent preventive advice as well as any further generally accepted safety-, working-,
medical- and road-trafic rules should be adhered to. Furthermore any existing law regarding the protection
of crops as well as any safety advice on the machine's labels should also be adhered to..
Please pass on all safety advice also to other users of this machine.

2.7

Attention when using specific crop protection agents!

At the time of manufacturing this machine only a few crop protective agents are known which may cause
damage to the materials used on the field sprayer. We like to point out that e. g. crop protective agents
known to us such as Lasso, Betanal and Tramat, Stomp, Iloxan, Mudecan, Elancolan and Teridox may
cause damage to pump diaphrgm, hoses, tubes and tank if exposed for a longer time (20 hours) to such
agents. The mentioned examples of crop protective agents may not be taken as complete. In particular
it must be warned against unpermissible mixtures of two or more varying crop protective agents. Materials
which tend to freeze or glue may not be used for spraying.
In case of having to spray out such aggressive crop protective agents it is recommended to apply them
onto the field immediately after the mixing and to carefully clean the entire system with water afterwards.
There are Viton diaphragms available as a spare for the pumps which are resistant against solvent
containing crop protective agents. The longevity of these diaphragms, however, is limited when they are
used at low temperatures (e. g. AUS at frost temperatures).
All materials and components used in AMAZONE-field sprayers are liquid fertiliser proof.

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3.0

General safety and accident prevention advice

Basic principle:
Always check traffic and operation safety before putting the machine to operation!
1. Adhere to the general rules of health- and safety precautions besides the advice in this instruction
manual!
2. The fitted warning- and advising plates give important hints for a safe operation; adhering to them
protects your own safety!
3. When making use of public roads adhere to applicable traffic rules!
4. Become acquainted with all installations and controlling devices as well as with their function before
beginning with the operation. Doing this during operation would be too late!
5. The clothing of the operator should fit well. Avoid wearing any loose clothing!
6. To avoid danger of fire keep your machine clean!
7. Before beginning to drive, check surrounding area (children etc.) Ensure sufficient visibility!
8. Sitting of standing on the implement during operation or during transport is not permissible!
9. Attach implements as advised and only to the advised devices!
10. Special care should be taken when the implement is coupled to or off the tractor!
11. When attaching or removing the machine bring the supporting devices into the corresponding
position (standing safety)!
12. Fit weights always as advised to the fixing points provided for that purpose!
13. Adhere to the maximum permissible axle loads, total weights and transport measurements!
14. Fit and check transport gear, traffic lights, warnings and guards!
15. The release ropes for quick coupler should hang freely and in the lowered position must not release
by themselves!
16. During driving never leave the operator's seat!
17. Mount the implement as prescribed. Moving behaviour, steerability and braking are influenced by
mounted implements, trailers and ballast weights. Check sufficient steerability and braking!
18. When lifting a three-point-implement the front axle load of the tractor is reduced depending on its size.
The sufficnet front axle load (20 % of the tractor net weight) has to be observed!
19. When driving round bends note the width of the machine and/or the changing centre of gravity of the
implement!
20. Put implement into operation only when all guards are fixed in position!
21. Never stay or allow anyone to stay within the operating area!

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22. Never stay or allow anyone to stay within the operating area!
23. Hydraulic folding frames may only be actuated when no persons are staying in the pivoting area!
24. On all pivoting parts actuated by external powers (e. g. hydraulics) exists danger of injury by bruising
and crushing!
25. Before leaving the tractor lower the machine to the ground. Actuate the parking brake, stop the engine
and remove ignition key!
26. Allow nobody to stand between tractor and implement if the tractor is not secured against rolling away
by the parking brake and/or by the supplied chocks!
27. Secure sprayer booms in transport position!
28. When filling the tqank do not exceed the nominal volume!
29. Use the platform only for filling. During use riding on the platform is not permissible!

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Means for traffic safety

1. Before starting to travel on public roads check function of brakes!
2. Before travelling down hill put tractor in lower gear!
3. Stop tractor immediately if any distortion in the function of the brakes is noticed. Repair faults without
delay!

3.2

Tractor-mounted/trailed implements
1. When fitting the machine to the three point linkage of the tractor bring all control levers into such a
position that unintended lifting or lowering is impossible!
2. When fitting to the three-point linkage the mounting categories on the tractor and the implement must
be comparable or must be made comparable!
3. There is danger of injury when mounting implements!
4. Secure trailers against rolling away (use parking brakes, chocks)!
5. In the area of the three-point linkage there is danger of injury by its squeezing and shearing places!
6. Never allow anyone to stay between tractor and implement without having secured by chocks against
rolling away!
7. Implements and trailers should only be fitted to the provided devices!
8. Consider the max. permissible load of trailer draw bars, hitches or tool bars and tyres!
9. When fitting draw bars sufficient manoeuvrability on the hitching point should be provided!
10. Hitch up trailers according to the law. Check the function of the brakes of the trailed implement.
Adhere to the manufacturer's advice!
11. When ever travelling with trailers the tractor brake pedals must be locked together!

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12. For travelling on public roads bring all devices into transport position!
13. When driving in bends with trailed or mounted implements mind the wide protrusions and the dynamic
forces of the implement!
14. Before travelling on public roads secure all swivelable components against endangering change of
their position!
15. When operating the supporting devices danger by squeezing or shearing may occur!
16. The adjustment of loaded drawbars should always be conducted by a suited workshop!
17. At one axle trailers mind the unloading of the tractor front axle and the influence to the steerability
of the tractor by the rear load!
18. Park implement/trailer safely (prevent tipping over or rolling away)!
19. As a matter of principle always remove ignition key before conducting any repair, maintenance and
cleaning operation!
20. Keep all guard fitted and always in serviceable condition!

3.3

Operating with pto shafts

1. Use only pto shafts which are designed for the implement and which are equipped with all legally
requested guardings (CE marked)!
2. Guard tubes and cones of the pto shaft as well as a tractor and implement side pto guard must be
fitted and kept in a proper condition!
3. At pto shafts always ensure that the advised tube is overlapping in transport- and operating position!
(Please observe instruction manual of the pto shaft manufacturer!)
4. Fit and remove the pto shaft only when the engine is stopped and the ignition key is removed!
5. Ascertain correct fitting and securing of the pto shaft!
6. Prevent the pto guard from spinning by fixing the provided chain to a nearby static part!
7. Before switching on the pto shaft ensure that the chosen pto speed of the tractor corresponds to the
allowable implement input speed!
8. When using the ground-related pto take into account that the pto speed depends on the driving speed
and that the turning direction is reversed when driving backwards!
9. Before switching on the pto shaft take care that no one stays in the danger zone of the implement!
10. Never switch on the tractor pto while the engine is stopped!
11. When operating with a switched-on pto shaft allow no one to stay near to the spinning pto- or universal
joint shaft!
12. Always stop pto shaft when it is not needed or when the shaft is in an advserse position!

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13. Attention! After switching off the pto the mounted implement may continue to run by its dynamic mass.
During this period never come too close to the implement. Begin to work on the implement only after
it has come to a full standstill!
14. Clean and grease the universal joint shaft and the pto driven implement only after the pto shaft and
engine have been stopped and ignition key pulled out!
15. Place the uncoupled pto shaft on the retaining device provided!
16. When travelling in curves mind the permissible angling and length of sliding of the pto-shaft!
17. After removal of the pto shaft apply guard cap onto pto stub!
18. Immediately repair any damages before operation to avoid consequential problems!

3.4

Hydraulic system
1. The hydraulic system is under high pressure!
2. Connect hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic rams and motors according to the advice in the instructions!
3. When fitting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic sockets always ensure that the hydraulic
system on the tractor's as well as on the implement side is without pressure!
4. To avoid wrong hydraulic connection, sockets and plugs should be marked (e. g. colour coded). This
helps to prevent contrary function (lifting instead of lowering or vice versa) and reduces the danger
of accident!
5. Regularly check hydraulic hoses and pipe lines and exchange if found defective. The replacement
hoses and pipe lines must meet with the implement manufacturer's technical standards!
6. When searching for leaks appropriate aids should be used because of the danger of injury!
7. Liquids leaking under high pressure (Diesel fuel, hydraulic oil) can penetrate the skin and cause
severe injury. When injured see a doctor immediately! Danger of infection!
8. Before starting to do repair work to the hydraulic system relieve it from pressure by actuating the
control lever accordingly, lower the machine to the ground and stop the tractor engine!
9. The period of use of any hose circuit should not exceed six years including a possible storing period
of two years maximum. Also when stored and used properly hoses and hose circuits do age.
Therefore their longevity and period of use is limited. Deviations from the above may be accepted
by the Health- and Safety Authorities depending on the experience they have had and the danger
potential. For hoses and hose circuits made of thermoplasts other guide lines may prevail.

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3.5

Electric outfit
1. When work is conducted at the electric outfit always disconnect the battery (negative pole)!
2. Use prescribed fuses only. When using too strong fuses the electric outfit may be damaged - danger
of fire!
3. Make sure the polarity is correctly fitted. First connect positive pole and then negative pole. When
disconnecting vice versa!
4. Always provide plus pole with supplied cover. At accidental earth contact there is danger of
explosion!
5. Avoid sparks and open fire near the battery!

3.6

General safety and accident prevention advice for maintenance, repair and
cleaning
1. Repair-, maintenance- and cleaning operations as well as remedy of function faults should principally
be conducted with a stopped drive and engine. Remove ignition key!
2. Check nuts and bolts for tightness and retighten if necessary!
3. Before conducting electric welding operations on tractor or on the mounted dimplement, remove
cable from generator and battery!
4. Any spare parts fitted must, in minimum, meet with the implement manufacturer's fixed technical
standards. This is, for example, ensured by using original AMAZONE-spare parts. Non original parts
invalidate warranty and contravene these documentation for safe use!

3.7

Basic safety rules, field-crop protection equipment

1.
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Adhere to the recommendations of the crop agent manufacturer!

Protective clothing!
Warning hints!
Metering-, using- and cleaning advice!

2. Adhere to advice of the crop protection law!

3. Never open hoses or tubes which are pressurized!
4. If spare hoses are to be fitted, use only original AMAZONE-hoses for an allowable max. pressure
of 10 bar (hydraulic hoses 290 bar) which resist the chemical, mechanical and thermal strain.
Principly use only hose clamps made of stainless steel when fitting hoses or tubings (refer to healthand safety advice regarding fitting of hoses)!
5. Repair work inside the sprayer tank may only be started after thorough cleaning and by wearing a
breath protective mask. For safety reasons a second person should watch the work from outside the
tank!
6. The following should be noted when repairing sprayers which have been used for liquid fertiliser with
Ammonium Nitrate Urea solutions:
Residue of Ammonium-Nitrate-Urea solutions can produce on top or inside the implement a salt by
evaporation of the water. Hereby pure Ammonium Nitrate and urea is developed. In pure form
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operations (e. g. welding, grinding, filling) the critical temperatures are reached. The salt of the
Ammonium Nitrate Urea solution is water dilutable, i. e. by thorough washing with water of the
implement or the part to be repaired this danger is removed. Therefore, before starting to repair
conduct a thorough cleaning of the implement with water.
7. Whenb filling the tank do not exceed the nominal volume.

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When handling spray agent always wear the correct protective clothing as e. g.
gloves, overall, protective glasses etc.
In tractor cabs with ventilation fans exchange filter for fresh air delivery by active
carbon filters.
Consider the compoatibility of spray agents and materials of the implement!
Do not spray any materials which tend to glue or to grow stiff.
Crop sprayers for safe guarding man, animal and environment must never be filled
from open sources!
From the public water net work crop sprayers may onle be filled in free fall.

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18

9
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17
14

21

20
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18

10
21

20

12
13
19

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4.0

Field sprayers AMAZONE US

The field sprayers AMAZONE US consist of the assembly groups base implement, control unit, pump unit
and sprayer boom.

4.1

Function of the field sprayer (in general)

The main pump (Fig. 4.1/2) sucks the spray liquid from the tank (Fig. 4.1/ 1) via the suction hose (Fig. 4.1/4)
and filter tap (Fig. 4.1/3) and pressurises the spray liquid (Fig. 4.1/4) the automatic metering control
(Fig. 4.1/5). The automatic metering control splits up the pressurized stream of liquid (pressure depends
on the pump speed) always in an equally preset ratio (depending on the preset spray pressure and chosen
agitation intensity) to the sprayer boom (Fig. 4.1/6), return flow (Fig. 4.17/) and perhaps to the agitator
(Fig. 4.1/8). This results in an operational forward speed depending metering within one tractor
gear.
The required spray rate (l/ha) will be set by the spray pressure.To do this the star knob (Fig. 4.1/9) of the
metering device is either set manually (control unit "BS") or by an electrically remote controlled electric
motor (Fig. 4.1/10) (Control units "D"). The electric motor is activated by the key (Fig. 4.1/ 11) of the SKS
switch box (Fig. 4.1/ 12).The preset spray pressure can be read off the liquid fertiliser proof manometer
(Fig. 4.1/13).
A pressure control valve integrated in the metering device saves the control unit from unacceptable
overloads.
Switching on or off the liquid supply to the sprayer booms is controlled by the central boom feed control
(Fig. 4.1/14). Any residual pressure remaining in the sprayer boom after switching off the feed shall be
depressurized via the boom part section return flow (Fig. 4.1/ 15). The spray liquid is returned into the tank
via the boom part section return flow. This results in a drip free switching off the nozzles (Fig. 4.1/16) with
the aid of the built-in diaphragms (see chapter 11.0) .
When actuating the equal pressure boom part section valves (Fig. 4.1/17) (on the control unit "BS"directly
on the equal pressure control unit (Fig. 4.1/ 18) or with the electrically remote controlled control units on
the switch box (Fig. 4.1/ 19)) the individual boom part sections are shut off and on. There is one each equal
pressure unit for every boom part section. These equal pressure units allow switching off individual boom
part sections without increasing the spray pressure or the spray rate on the other not switched-off boom
part sections.
The hydraulic intensive agitator (Fig. 4.1/ 9) provides a uniform concentration of the spray liquid inside the
tank. The agitation intensity can be adjusted by the step tap (Fig. 4.1/ 20) (please refer to chapter 7.2).
The pressure filter (Fig. 4.1/ 21) of the control unit filters the spray liquid on its way to the sprayer boom
(please refer to chapter 7.4).

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5.0

Hitching up or off the mounted sprayer

5.1

Hitching up the mounted sprayer

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The mounted sprayer is fitted to the rear three-point-linkage of the tractor (please refer to chapter 3.1),
whereby the lower link arms of the tractor are connected to the lower link pins (cat. I or II on US 605
and respectively cat. II at US 805, 1005 and 1205).

Fit top link with mounting pins (cat. I or II at US 605 respectively cat. II at US 805, 1005 and US 1205)
to the sprayer and secure. Adjust the top link length so that the boom carrying frame stands vertical
when the machine is lifted. Only in this fitting position the liquid level indicator can be read off correctly.

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The lower link arms of the tractor three point hydraulic must be fitted with
stabilizing bars or chains. They only allow little play on the lower link arms when
the sprayer is in the lifted position to prevent bouncing to and fro of the sprayer.

Slide the two parking supports (Fig. 5.1/ 1) into working position and arrest them.

Hitching off and parking the tractor mounted field sprayer

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Pull out and arrest both parking supports (Fig. 5.1/ 1).
Danger of tipping over prevails when both parking supports have not been pulled
out and fixed in position prior to parking the mounted sprayer.

5.3

Lower the machine to the ground and uncouple the sprayer.

Pto shaft

Only use the provided pto shaft type Walterscheid WWE 2280.

Never exceed the permissible pto speed of 540 R.P.M.!

Clean and grease the tractor pto-stud.

Slide the pto shaft halves onto the pto shaft connection of the tractor and the pto shaft of the pump in
the prescribed fitting direction. When fitting first the pto should be matched up (please see chapter
5.3.1).

To avoid damage to the pto shaft engage it only at low tractor engine speed!
Operate always with all guards completely fitted! Pto shaft with complete pto- and
additional guards on tractor and implement. Replace any guards immediately if
damaged.
Pay attention to the fitting and maintenance advice of the pto manufacturer tied to
the pto shaft!
Secure pto guard against spinning by hooking the chain provided to the chassis!
Before engaging pto shafts, please read safety advice para. 3.3 thoroughly!

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5.3.1

First fitting and matching up the pto shaft

Slide the corresponding universal joint shaft halves of either the tractor's pto shaft or the pump's pto shaft
in the correct ordinary direction.
Only use the supplied pto shaft type Walterscheid WWE 2280.
When first linking up with the sprayer match the universal joint shaft to the tractor according to Fig. 5.2.
Any matching up refers to only this one type of tractor, when changing the tractor type matching up of the
universal joint shaft should be repeated
1. Check whether the overlapping of the universal joint shaft's profile tube is in any position of the universal
sprayer behind the tractor at minimum 40 % of L0 (length in the totally immersed position) by holding
the two mounted pto shaft tubes next to ane another.
2. In shortest position the universal joint shaft tubes must never hit the universal yokes. Allow a safety
spacing of at least 10 mm.

If the mentioned measurements cannot be obtained change position of pump

(Fig. 5.3/ 1) and pto guard (Fig. 5.3/ 2) correspondingly on the console (Fig. 5.3/ 3).

3. To match the universal joint shaft halves lengths hold them in shortest operational position next to one
another and mark them.
4. Shorten inner and outer guard tube equally.
5. Shorten inner and outer profile tube for the same amount.
6. Round off the cutting edges and carefully remove any cutting debris.
7. Apply grease to the sliding profiles and slide them into each other.
8. Affix the stop chains in such a way that a sufficient manoeuvrability of the pto shaft is ensured in normal
operational positions.
9. Operate only with all pto sahft guards fitted:
Universal joint shaft with complete guard tubes and cones as well as guards around the tractor pto shaft
and the implement input shaft.

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Engage slowly the pto shaft at low tractor engine rev's.

Adjustable mounting bracket for control units

The position of the control units is individually adjustable depending on tractor type used, reachability of
the operator, by the adjustable mounting bracket for control units (Fig. 5.3/ 4). For this the mounting bracket
(Fig. 5.3 / 5) can be swivelled within the limitations of the slotted hole (Fig. 5.3/ 7) at the top link mounting
bracket(Fig. 5.3/ 6). The vertical alignment of the control unit (use pressure meter (Fig. 5.3/8) as a
reference) is conducted at the slotted hole (Fig. 5.3/10) on the carrier bracket (Fig. 5.3/9).
The control unit carrier may be bolted at random to the right hand or left hand top link mounting bracket
(Fig. 5.3/ 6). In addition the position of the control unit can also be changed by changing the fixing point
(Fig. 5.3 /11) on the unit carrier.

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5.5

Traffic lights
Connect power cable of electric traffic lights on tractor and check function of the traffic lights before every
use.

5.6

Hydraulic boom height adjustment

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Connect the hydraulic hose of the height adjustment to a single acting control valve of the tractor.

Shut off block tap before the plug of the hydraulic height adjustment is coupled to
or from the tractor's hydraulic socket.

5.7

Hydraulic boom folding

5.7.1

Fully hydraulic boom control "I" (one side boom folding left hand possible seen in driving
direction )
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5.7.2

Fully hydraulic boom control "II" (one side boom folding left hand and right hand possible
seen in driving direction)
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5.8

Connect hydraulic hoses to one double acting control valve of the tractor.

Connect hydraulic hoses to two double acting control valves of the tractor.

Electric switch box SKS

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Fit the switch box to the tractor (when first fitting, please also refer to chapter 8.4.1).

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Make sure the on/off switch for the power supply of the switch box is in position
"0" (AUS = OFF) for inserting the plug to the socket.

Connect the power supply cable with the socket of the battery connecting cable.
Connect the implement plug to the socket of the control unit.
Connect the manometer by quick coupling to the pressure socket of the control unit (only SKS 5).

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6.0

Putting into operation

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Before the first operation set the equal pressure control unit (please refer to
chapter 6.1.3).
Condition for an appropriate spraying of plant protective agents is the proper
function of the fiedld sprayer. Therefore, have your field sprayer checked on the
test rig regularly and immediately remedy faults if necessary
Only if the spray cocktail is thoroughly filtered, a trouble-free operation of the field
sprayer is ensured. Therefore, make use of all filters provided and ensure their
proper function by a regular maintenance (refer to chapter 7.5).

Mixing and spraying the spray cocktail

Please pay attention to the operating advice mentioned herein, also such product specific procedures as
described in the instructions of the spray agents.
The instructions of the spray agents provide you with the necessary information about the rates of water
and spray agent quantities.

6.1.1

Mixing the spray cocktail

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Read the instructions of the spray agent and adhere to the listed safety advice!
The highest risk to be contaminated by the spray agent prevails when mixing the
spray cocktail. Therefore, always wear protective gloves and the corresponding
protective clothing!
Rinse carefully emtpied spray agent containers (e.g. by the canister rinsing device)
and pour the rinsing water into the spray cocktail!
The more accurately the required filling or refilling rates are determined the smaller
the rest of spray cocktail will be!
Try to reduce the excessive residual quantity for the last tank filling to a minimum
as an environment saving disposal of residual quantities is difficult. Careful
calculating and metering the required refilling charge should be conducted before
spraying the remaining areas for the last tank filling. To achieve this deduct the
technically undiluted quantity of the sprayer boom from the calculated refilling
quantity (please refer to chapter 6.1.4, chapter 15.3.5 and chapter 16.6)!
When agitating the spray cocktail adhere to the advice by the spray agent
manufacturers!

Determine the necessary water and spray agent rates from the instructions of the crop protective
agents.
Calculate the filling quantities for the area to be treated (please refer to chapter 16.6).
Fill sprayer tank half full with water.
Switch on the agitation (see chapter 7.2).
Add the calculated quantity of the spray agent.
Fill up with the remaining amount of water.
Agitate the spray cocktail according to the spray agent manufacturer's advice before spraying.

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6.1.1.1

Calculating the filling or refilling quantities

Example 1:
Known data:

Nominal tank volume

Residual quantity in tank
Required amount of water

2000 l
0l
400 l/ha

Spray agent requirement per ha

Agent A
1,5 kg
Agnet B
1,0 l
Question:

Answer:

How many litres of water, how many kg of agent A and how many litres of
agent B are to be used for an area to be sprayed of 5 ha ?

Water:
Agent A:
Agent B:

400 l/ha
1,5 kg/ha
1,0 l/ha

x 5 ha = 2000 l
x 5 ha = 7,5 kg
x 5 ha =
5 l

Example 2:
Known data:

Nominal tank volume

Residual quantity in tank
Required amount of water
Recommended concentration

2000 l
200 l
500 l/ha
0,15 %

Question 1:

How many litres of kg spray agent must be used for one tank filling?

Question 2:

For how many ha one new tank filling will last if the tank can be emptied to a
remaining quantity of 20 l?

Calculation formula and reply to question 1:

Water refilling quantity [l] x concentration [%]
= necessary spray agent [l or kg]
100

(2000 l - 200 l) x 0,15 %

=

2,7 l or kg

100

Calculation formula and reply to question 2:

Available spray cocktail quantity [l] - residue quantity [l]
= area to be sprayed [ha]
required amount of water [l/ha]

2000 l (nominal tank volume) - 20 l (residue quantity)

= 3,96 ha
500 l/ha (required water)

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6.1.1.2

Filling with water

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Before any filling check the implement for damage as e. g. leaking tank and hoses
and check the correct position of all controls.
Never leave the implement unattended when filling. Irrespective of the chosen or
available filling method every user should follow this principle..
Ensure that there is never a direct connection between the filling hose and the
spray cocktail inside the tank so that a back suction of spray mixture into the water
supply network is prevented. Highest safety against the back running of spray
cocktail provides the free flow when the end of the filling hose is fixed at minimum
20 cm above the filling opening of the sprayer tank.
Avoid formation of foam. When filling do not allow foam to escape from the tank.
To avoid the formation of foam use a hopper with a large diameter which reaches
down to the bottom of the tank

The preferred method of filling is on the field's edge from a bowser (if possible make use of natural height
differences). Depending on the spray agent used this kind of filling may not be permitted in water protection
zones. In any case check with appropriate authorities.

Accurate determination of the water filling amount (refer to chapter 6.1.1).

Filling the spray cocktail tank (Fig. 6.1/ 1) is conducted via the filling opening (Fig. 6.1/ 2) by a water
pipe in "free flow". Close the filling opening by means of a screw lid (Fig. 6.1/ 3). For filling a suction
hose and filling tap are available as option (please refer to chapter 12.2).

For filling the spray tank the filling filter screen (Fig. 6.1/ 4) should always be in place.

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6.1.1.3

Adding the agents

For preparing the spray mixture the spray agent is (liquid or powdery) is filled directly into the filling
opening of the sprayer tank (Fig. 6.2/ 1). If the urea filter (option) is placed into the tank sump the quantity
of urea needed for one tank filling can be poured directly into the filling opening of the sprayer tank. Water
diluting foil bags may be placed directly into the tank while the agitator is running.

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Empty agent containers should be flushed carefully, made unusable and collected
so that they can be disposed according to advice and so that they cannot be used
for other purposes again.

Fill sprayer tank to half with water

Bring the central sprayer boom feed control at the switch box into "0" position.
The pump should be driven at 4000 R.P.M. and the agitator be switched on. If necessary, increase
agitation intensity (please also refer to chapter 7.2).
Open the tank lid and fill in the amount of spray agent or urea necessary for one tank filling
Fill up with the missing amount of water.
From the moment of filling until end of spraying operation the agitator should normally be kept switched
on. However, always check with the instructions of the spray agent manufacturers.
Before starting spraying operation dilute urea completely by pumping the spray
cocktail back into the tank. When diluting larger amounts of urea the spray
cocktail's temperature will be drastically lowered so that the urea is diluting
slower. The warmer the water is the faster and better urea is diluting.

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6.1.2

Spraying the spray cocktail

Before the spray season begins and at any change of the nozzles the proper
spraying ability of the sprayer should be checked by calibration test (please see
chapter 6.2)!

If wind speeds above 3 m/sec. prevail conduct additional measures to avoid spray
drifts. Discontinue the spraying operation at average wind speeds of above
4 m/sec. (leaves and thin branches are moving).

Do not choose forward speed higher than 8 k.p.h. First of all not to mechanically
over stress the boom but second also not to endanger the uniformity of application
by a too strong a driving wind.

Avoid over application (caused by overlappings if not driving the following bouts
properly and/or when driving into bends at the head lands with switched on boom
feed)!

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The advised spray agent rate (litre or kg/ha) according to the instructions of the
spray agent manufacturer can only be achieved when the user accurately attains
the advised spray rate (l/ha) during the spraying operation (refer to chapter 6.1.3).
Switch the boom feed on or off only while moving.
Maintain the pre-selected tractor gear necessary for keeping the spray pressure
setting and the agitation intensity during the spraying operation as otherwise
deviations from the desired spray rate may occur (refer also to chapter 6.1.3 and
chapter 7.2)!
During the spraying operation continuously check the spray liquid consumption
in relation to the treated area..
If the spray pressure clearly drops the tank is empty. If the spray pressure drops
otherwise, check either the suction- of the pressure filters (see chapter 7.3).
All mentioned spray rates in l/ha for nozzles in the spraying table refer to water. The
corresponding figures should be multiplied by 0.88 for AUS and by 0.85 for NP
solutions.

Mix up the spray cocktail according to instructions and stirr - according to instructions of the spray agent
manufacturer.
Fold down the sprayer booms.
Set the height of the spray boom (spacing between the nozzles and the crop) according to the spraying
table in dependence of the used nozzles (please also refer to chapter 16.0).
Set the desired agitation in position required for the spraying operation at the step tap (refer to chapter
7.2).
Read off the tractor meter which tractor gear allows a forward speed of between 6 and max. 8 k.p.m.
Set the tractor engine rev's by the hand throttle constantly under consideration of the pump drive speed
(min. 350 R.P.M., max. 550 R.P.M.).
Set the advised liquid rate via the spray pressure at the switch box (refer to chapter 6.1.3 ).
Shift the suitable trctor gear and start moving. Maintain accurately the forward speed during
spraying operation.
Switch on the boom feed via the switch box (see chapter 8.2.1).

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Hints for automatic metering with the control unit when spraying
When operating at a pre-set speed, a speed depending metering is achieved, i. e. if the tractor engine
speed drops, e. g. due to driving hill up, besides the forward speed also the tractor pto speed is also
reduced and thus also the pump drive speed in the same proportion. This way, also the delivery volume
of the pump is changing in the same ratio and the wanted spray rate (l/ha) remains - within the same tractor
gear - constant. At the same time also the pre-set spray pressure changes.

For achieving an optimum effect of the spray cocktail to be sprayed and for
avoiding unnecessary ecological stress the deviation of the pre-set spray pressure
may not be more than 25 % . These pressure deviations of 25 % occur when the
forward speed changes of 12 % - within one tractor gear.

At forward speed deviations of more than 12 % - within one tractor gear - spray pressure deviations of
more than 25 % prevail. This results in an unwanted change of the droplet size of the spray cocktail.
Example:

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In case the spray pressure has been set to 3,2 bar, spray pressures between 2,4 and
4,0 bar are permissible. By no means, however, the maximum permissible pressure
range of the fitted nozzles must be deviated from (please refer to chapter 11 and chapter
16).
Never exceed the maximum pump speed of 550 R.P.M. when increasing the
forward speed!

Measures to avoid spray drift

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Choose for time of treatment the early morning or the evening hours (usually less wind).
Choose larger nozzles and higher water rates.
Decrease spray pressure.
Keep accurately boom operation height as with increased height of nozzles the danger of drift
increases.
Reduce the forward speed (to below 8 k.p.h.).
Fit nozzles with a high proportion of coarse droplets, so-called anti drift (AD)-nozzles.

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6.1.3

Setting the spray rate [l/ha]

The liquid amount depends on:
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the liquid delivery of the nozzles (l/min). The liquid delivery is influenced by the nozzle size and the
spray pressure. For the later use the spray pressure to be set is taken from the spray table depending
on the type of nozzle and size.

By increasing the spray pressure the nozzle output is increased, by decreasing the
pressure it is reduced.
The selection of the suited nozzle depends on the desired spray rate (see chapter
11 and chapter 16).

The forward speed (k.p.h.). The actual forward speed should be first checked on a pre-measured
distance as the forward speed display on the tractor meter may only be a guide (see chapter 6.2.1).

The spray tables (chapter 16) provide full settings according to which the nozzles can be chosen and the
spray pressure setting be conducted. Check in any case the data given in the spray table by metering
the sprayer with water (see chapter 6.2).
6.1.3.1

Setting the spray pressure

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Find the correct spray table - under consideration of the kind of nozzle and -size.
Find the prescribed spray rate and spray pressure from the spray rate setting chart. At a given nozzle
size the spray rate again is depending on the spray pressure and on the forward speed.

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To avoid losses by drift choose slower forward speed and lower spray pressure!
The higher the spray pressure the smaller the droplet diameter gets. The smaller
the droplets get the more they are subject to unwanted effects of drift!

Set the spray pressure at the switch box as follows:

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Condition for a correct spray pressure is a correctly set equal pressure control
unit.
Bring on/off-switch (Fig. 6.5/ 1) for the electric power supply into position I (EIN/ON)) (only with
control units "electrically remote controlled with switch box").
Set the wanted agitation intensity of the hydraulic agitation via the step tap (please refer to
chapter 7.2).
Switch central tap (Fig. 6.6/ 1) to ON/EIN and shut metering taps (Fig. 6.6/ 2) (only manually
controlled control unit) respectively switch (Fig. 6.5/ 2) for the central boom feed on/off control
to position 0 (AUS/OFF) (only control units "electrically remote controlled via SKS switch
box").
Engage the tractor pto shaft.
Read off the tractor meter which tractor gear should be chosen for a forward speed of 6 to max.
8 k.p.h. Set the tractor engine speed under consideration of the pump drive speed (max. 550
R.P.M.) by hand throttle lever to stay constant.
Set the spray pressure taken from the spray setting chart at the spray pressure display (Fig. 6.5/3
or 6.6/ 3) by the star knob (Fig. 6.6/ 4) or the key (Fig. 6.5/ 4).
To actually spray the intended spray rate (litre/ha) at the pre-determined forward speed the jet
delivery (l/min) must be determined and in case of deviations be corrected by changing the spray
pressure (please also refer to chapter 6.2).
If the spray pressure drops for no apparent reason, the suction and/or pressure
filter should be cleaned (please refer to chapter 7.4.1 and 7.4.2)!

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6.1.3.2

Setting the equal pressure control unit before the first operation and at every change of jets
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Set the pressure relief valve. For this the adjustment nut (Fig. 6.7/ 1) of the automatic metering unit
should be turned until a spacing of 10 mm is achieved between the edge of the adjustment nut and the
return flow hose joint(Fig. 6.7/ 2). This way the relief valve has been set to approx. 7 bar.
Fill the coupled sprayer with approx. ca. 400 l water
Unfold booms and drive the pump with operating rev's of e. g. 450 R.P.M.
Bring on/off-switch (Fig. 6.8/ 1) for the electric power supply of the switch box into position I . The red
control lamp lights up and the switch box is ready for operation.

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Open all metering taps and bring the central boom feed on/off tap (Fig. 6.9/ 1) or switch (Fig. 6.8/ 3)
into position I (ON/EIN). Water runs out of the jets. The agitator remains switched off!
Set the spray pressure of 4 bar via the star knob (Fig. 6.9/ 2) or via the tip switch (Fig. 6.8/ 4). Read
off pre-set spray pressure off the spray pressure display.
Stop the boom part section feed by a metering tap (Fig.6.9/ 3) or a boom part section control switch
(Fig. 6.8/ 5) via the solenoid valve belonging to this boom section control. Now the spray pressure is
changed as can be noticed at the spray pressure display.
Turn the set screw (Fig. 6.9/ 4 respectively 6.7/ 3) of the equal pressure device belonging to this
metering tap or solenoid valve until the spray pressure of accurately 4 bar is displayed. Then open the
boom part section feed again.
Set the equal pressure devices of the other metering taps or solenoid valves in the same manner.
After having set all solenoid valves shut all boom part section feed controls by the metering taps or
switches. Now, the displayed pressure should read accurately 4 bar. If this is not the case repeat the
setting procedure.

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6.1.4

Residual amounts
You may encounter two kinds of surplus amounts of spray mixture:
1. Surplus remaining in the tank after termination the spraying operation (please refer to chapter 6.1.1).
2. Technical surplus amount which remains after a considerable spray pressure drop in the tank, filter tap,
pump, suction- and pressure hose, control unit and nozzle tubes. The surplus amounts of the individual
components may be taken from the technical data (chapter 15) and have to be added.

Avoid surplus amounts! Never remove or spray surplus amounts carelessly.

Instead of collect it in suitable containers, e. g. for letting it dry off and bring it to
an orderly waste removal institution.

Removal of residual amounts

Proceed as follows:
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Bring central boom feed on- and off-switch into position "0" (AUS/OFF).
Start the hydraulic agitation.
Switch on the pto shaft.
Dilute the residual amount remaining in the tank with at least a 10-fold amount of water from the hand
washing water tank (option).
Stop hydraulic agitation (please refer to chapter 7.2).
Spray the diluted residual amount on the already treated field at increased forward speed by
choosing the next higher tractor gear.

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The residual amount of the sprayer boom will still be rejected in undiluted
concentration. This residual amount must by all means be applied to an untreated
area. The distance necessary for spraying this undiluted surplus amount can be
taken from chapter 15.3.4 .

Drain off into a suitable collecting bucket the diluted technical residual amount via the drain valve in
the tank bottom (Fig. 6.10/ 1) .
Clean by rinsing with water: pump, suction- and pressure hose, control unit and nozzle tubes.

When emptying surplus amounts note measures for operator safety. Follow the
instructions of the spray agent manufacturer and wear suitable protective clothing.
Dispose of the collected residual spray cocktail according to the applying legal
advice, e. g. suitable containers for the advised removal of waste material.

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6.1.5

Cleaning the sprayer

Life span and reliability of the AMAZONE-sprayer depend considerably on the period of reaction of the
spray agent with the materials of the implement. Therefore, let these materials react as short as possible,
e. g. by only cleaning after termination the spraying operation. The spray mixture should not be left
unnecessarily for a longer period in the sprayer tank, e. g. over night.
As a matter of principle always clean the sprayer before another spray agent has to be sprayed.
Conduct a pre-cleaning on the field before the actual cleaning procedure of the sprayer. For this purpose
the residual amount still left in the sprayer tank should be diluted with a 10-fold amount of water from the
rinsing water tank. Thereafter spray this diluted residual amount as mentioned in chapter 6.1.4.
Conduct the cleaning as follows:
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Flush the empty sprayer tank with a sharp ray of water. Fill the tank with approx. 400 l water.
After having switched off the boom section feed on/off-control start the agitators, drive the pumps with
approx. 400 R.P.M. to let the water flush in a circle several times.
Conduct several switching procedures on boom feed controls, hydraulic agitator and central boom feed
on- and off-control switch. This way, all parts of the implement are rinsed with clean water.
Finally spray the contents of the tank through the sprayer jets.
Dismantle filter tap and clean filter inserts (see chapter 7.3.1).
Remove all jets after every season, flush all sprayer tubes, check nozzles for dirt and clean if necessary
with a soft brush (please refer to chapter 11.6).

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Before changing or fitting nozzles flush all spray circuits.

After every cleaning the sprayer dispose of any cleaning residues environmentally
correctly.

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6.1.6

Storing over winter

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Clean the sprayer before discontinuation of the spraying operation according to chapter 6.1.5.
After termination of the flushing and cleaning operations and when no further liquid leaves the sprayer
nozzles, let the pump "pump air" at a pto speed of 300 R.P.M.
Switch all possible functions of the control unit so that any spray cocktail containing hoses can empty.
Dismantle one diaphragm valve from one nozzle carrier per boom part section so that the spray tubes
of the sprayer boom can drain off.
Disengage tractor pto shaft if after several times switching through the functions of the control units no
liquid comes through the sprayer booms.
Dismantle and clean filter cup, filter insert and centering ring of the filter tap.

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Take pressure hose off main pump so that any remaining water may drain from pressure hose and
control unit.
Once again switch on and off all functions of the control unit.
Engage pto shaft and drive pump for approx. 1 / 2 minute till no liquid is draining from the pressure side
outlet of the pumps.

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Do not reinstall the filter tap after cleaning but place it into the filling sieve of the
sprayer till next operational season.

Leave the pressure hoses off until next operation.

Cover the pressure outlets of the pump to prevent becoming dirty.

Grease the universal joints of the pto shaft and apply grease to the profile tubes before storing for a
longer time.
Before storing the pumps over winter conduct an oil change.

When putting the piston diaphragm pump into operation at temperatures of below
0 C, drive pump by hand first to prevent any remainings of ice from damaging the
piston diaphragm.

Store switch box, pressure meter and further electronic options in a frost free dry
room!

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6.2

Calibrating the sprayer

Always calibrate the sprayer with the spray pressure set according to the spray rate table before
beginning the seasonal operation, at any change of nozzles or when not achieving the desired
spray rate (l/ha).
Any differences occuring could be caused by differences between the actual driven forward speed and
that displayed on the tractor meter and/or by the natural wear of the spray nozzles.
For calibrating the following accessories are needed:
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Suited collecting containers, e. g. buckets.

Calibrating cup or metering cylinder.
Stopp watch.

calibrating cup

stopp watch

6.2.1

Determining the liquid rate [l/ha]

6.2.1.1

Determining by driving a measured distance

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Filling the sprayer tank with water.

Ensure that all nozzles are operating correctly.
Take the spray pressure for the desired spray rate [l/ha] from the spray table and set accordingly.
Switch off the boom feed and fill the tank with water up to an existing or to a self applied filling mark
on both sides.
Measure in the field a calibrating distance of exactly 100 m. Mark the start and stop point.
Read off the tractor meter which tractor gear is required for a forward speed of 6 to max. 8 k.p.h. Set
with the hand throttle lever a constant tractor engine speed considering the pump drive speed (max.
550 R.P.M.)
Drive the measured distance with flying start from the start to the stop point in the pre-selected constant
forward speed read off the tractor meter. For this, the sprayer boom should be accurately switched on
at the calibrating distance start and switched off at the end point (please also refer to chapter 6.2.2).
Determine the sprayed volume of water by refilling the tank
- with the aid of a measuring container,
- by weighing or
- by a water meter.

Water consumption on calibrating distance (l) x 10 000

=

liquid rate [l/ha]

Working width [m] x calibrating distance [m]

80 l (volume of water brought out) x 10 000

=
20 m (working width) x 100 m (calibrating distance)

400 l/ha

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6.2.1.2

Stationary calibrating from single nozzle output

The calibrating can also be conducted by measuring the single nozzle output (l/min) with water when the
forward speed of the tractor on the field is exactly known (please refer to chapter 6.1.4). This then allows
the calculation of the liquid rate (l/ha) or to read it directly off the spray table.
Sensibly the nozzle output should be checked at least on three different nozzles. Always check one nozzle
at the left hand and right hand boom as well as in the centre of the sprayer boom as follows:
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Fill up tank with water.

Ensure that all nozzles are operating correctly.
Take the required spray rate (l/ha) from the spray table and set it.
Determine the spray rate, e. g. by a stop watch, metering cylinder, measuring cup at several nozzles
and calculate the average single nozzle output (l/min).

Example:
Nozzle size:

'06'

Intended or measured forward speed:

6,5 k.p.h.

Nozzle output at the left hand boom:

Nozzle output in the centre:
Nozzle output at the right hand boom:

2,8 l/min
2,9 l/min
2,7 l/min

Calculated mean rate:

2,8 l/min

1. Calculating the spray rate (l/ha)

Single nozzle output [l/min] x 1200
=

liquid rate [l/ha]

Forward speed [k.p.h.]

2,8 l/min (nozzle output) x 1200

=

517 l/ha

6,5 km/h (forward speed)

2. Reading the spray rate (l/ha) off the spray table for nozzle size '06',collected nozzle output (2,8 l/min)
and the intended forward speed (6,5 km/h):
Spray rate: 517 l/ha
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If now the determined spray rate from the collected nozzle output does not correspond with the desired
spray rate it should be corrected to the desired data by changing the spray pressure.
By increasing the spray pressure the nozzle output is increased, by reducing the spray pressure it will
be lowered. Thereafter, recheck the nozzle output until the determined and desired figures correspond.

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6.2.2

Determining the actual operation speed

100 m

5 k.p.h. = 72 sec for 100 m

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Measure on the field accurately a distance of 100 m. Mark the starting and end point.
Read off the tractor meter which tractor gear is responsible for a forward speed of 6 to max. 8 k.p.h..
Set with the hand throttle lever a constant tractor engine speed considering the max. allowable pump
drive speed of max. 550 R.P.M.
Drive over the pre-measured distance with a flying start from the start till the end point with the preselected constant forward speed of max. 8 k.p.m. Use a stop watch to determine the time needed.
By the determined time for covering the calibration distance (100 m) read off the actual forward speed
off the following table:

Table for determining the actual forward speed according to the time needed to cover the
calibrating distance in the field:
k.p.h.

sec/100 m

k.p.h.

sec./100 m

k.p.h.

sec./100 m

4,0
4,1
4,2
4,3
4,4
4,5
4,6
4,7
4,8
4,9
5,0
5,1
5,2
5,3
5,4
5,5
5,6
5,7
5,8
5,9
6,0

90,0
87,8
85,7
83,7
81,8
80,0
78,3
76,6
75,0
73,5
72,0
70,6
69,2
67,9
66,7
65,5
64,3
63,2
62,1
61,0
60,0

6,1
6,2
6,3
6,4
6,5
6,6
6,7
6,8
6,9
7,0
7,1
7,2
7,3
7,4
7,5
7,6
7,7
7,8
7,9
8,0

59,0
58,1
57,1
56,3
55,4
54,5
53,7
52,9
52,2
51,4
50,7
50,0
49,3
48,6
48,0
47,4
46,8
46,2
45,6
45,0

8,1
8,2
8,3
8,4
8,5
8,6
8,7
8,8
8,9
9,0
9,1
9,2
9,3
9,4
9,5
9,6
9,7
9,8
9,9
10,0

44,4
43,9
43,3
42,9
42,4
41,9
41,4
40,9
40,4
40,0
39,6
39,1
38,7
38,3
37,9
37,5
37,1
36,7
36,4
36,0

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2

Fig. 7.1

Fig. 7.2

"D"

"BS"

Fig. 7.3

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7.0

Basic implement and filter execution

7.1

Tank
The tanks of the mounted sprayers of the type AMAZONE US are made from fibre glass reinforced
Polyester with a low positioned drainage point. The careful cleaning of the tank after the operation will have
a positive effect on its life span (please refer to chapter 6.1.5).

7.1.1

Tank openings for filling and emptying

Fig. 7.1/...
1- Opening for filling the sprayer tank (please refer to chapter 6.1.1). The tank should always only be
filled through the filling sieve (2).
2- Filling sieve.
3- Screw lid for closing the tank opening.

Fig. 7.2/...
1- Filter tap (please also refer to chapter 7.3.1); to empty the tank the spray cocktail is drained off via
the filter tap. For this:
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7.2.

Bring lever (Fig. 7.2/ 2) into position "Fllen/filling".

Dismantle filter tap (Fig. 7.2/ 3) and take out filter insert.
Swivel lever into position "Spritzen/spraying" and collect any liquid running out in a suited container.

Hydraulic intensive agitator

Fig. 7.3/...
1- Step tap for the hydraulic intensive agitator. 4 agitation steps "0, 1, 2, 3 can be set (control unit "BS")
or 6 agitation steps "0,1,2,3,4,5" (control unit "D"). The agitator is switched off in step 0. The highest
agitation intensity is received in agitation step 3. In general agitation step 2 is recommended.

While spraying never change the agitation step which was used for setting the
spray pressure. If during spraying operation the agitation step is changed also the
pre-set spray pressure and thus the spray rate (l/ha) will be altered. If you find it
necessary to change the agitation step during spraying operation, you should also
re-adjust the spraying pressure correspondingly.

If it is intended to let the agitator run during the travel to the field, the boom feed control should be switched
off and the pto should be engaged as well as the desired agitation step be set. If this agitation step
deviates from that one which was used for setting the spraying pressure, do not forget to re-set
the agitation step before beginning the spraying operation.
In general we recommend for sprayers of the type US 605 the agitation step "1" and for sprayers of the
type US 805, 1005 and US 1205 the agitation step "2".

While agitating the spray cocktail adhere to the advice by the spray agent
manufacturer!

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3
4

Fig. 7.4
2

Fig. 7.5
2

5
1

4
3

Fig. 7.6

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7.3

Filter execution
Only if the spray mixture is thoroughly filtered, a trouble free operation of the sprayer, especially
of the nozzles, is ensured and thus it influences considerably the success of the treatment.
Therefore, always use all filters provided and check their function by a regular maintenance.

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7.3.1

Mesh width of pressure and nozzle filter (please refer to chapter 7.4.2 and 11.0)
must always be smaller than the liquid flow cross section of the used nozzles.
Permissible combinations of filters or their mesh width and any deviating statements
by the crop protective agents manufacturers should be adhered to (please refer
to chapter 12.3).

Filter tap
The filter tap is designed as a two way tap.
Fig. 7.4/...
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Filter tap.
Suction inlet for the suction hose (special execution).
Operating lever swivelable into the positions "spraying" and "filling".
Sticker with the possible operating lever position spraying and filling.

Position Spraying. The pump sucks the spray liquid off the sprayer tank.
(Fig. 7.5/ 1)
Position Filling:

7.3.1.1

When filling the sprayer tank by the suction hose (option) the pump sucks in water
via the suction inlet connection.

Cleaning the filter tap

Clean the filter insert (Fig. 7.6/ 1) after termination of the daily spray operations.

The filter tap should be cleaned as follows:

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Drive pump (300 R.p.M.).

Bring the operation lever (Fig.7.6/ 2) into position filling.
Swivel sideways the spring bracket (Fig. 7.6/ 3).
Pull off the filter cup (Fig. 7.6/ 4) by light turning to the right and left hand side.
Now the filter insert (Fig. 7.6/ 1) and the centering cone (Fig. 7.6/ 5) are freely accessible.
Filtercup, filter insert and centering cone should be cleaned with water.
Re-assembling the parts is done in reverse order.

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The open side of the filter insert shows towards the filter tap housing (Fig. 7.6/ 6).

Swivel the operation lever (Fig. 7.6/ 2) into position spraying and check filter tap for leaks.

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4
3

Fig. 7.7

4
2

1
3

Fig. 7.8

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7.4.2

Pressure filter
The pressure filter (Fig. 7.7/ 1 bzw. 7.8/ 1) filters the spray liquid which is delivered to the nozzles. It has
a larger number of meshes per inch than the suction filter insert of the filter tap. This way, the unpermissible
large particles which still remained in the spray liquid are filtered off for the protection of the spray nozzles.
When the hydraulic agitation is switched on the inner surface of the filter insert is continuously flushed and
not diluted spray agent or dirt particles are guided back into the tank (when either the control units "B"
or "D" are installed).
The standardly fitted filter insert has a mesh width of 0.3 mm at a number of meshes
of 65 meshes/inch. This pressure filter insert is suited for nozzle sizes from "03".
For the nozzle size '02' the pressure filte rinsert with 80 meshes per inch is required (option).
For the nozzle size '015' and '01' the pressure filter insert with 100 meshes per inch is required
(option).

When using the pressure filter inserts with 80 or 100 meshes/inch it is possible with
some spraying agents that some agents are filtered off. Therefore, in such
individual cases try to obtain corresponding information from the crop protective
agent manufacturer.
Should the pre-set spray pressure drop at otherwise unchanged conditions, either
the suction and/or the pressure filter are blocked - clean filter.

7.4.2.1

Cleaning the iflter insert of the pressure filter

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Let luqid run out of the filter cup(Fig. 7.8/ 2) via the draining screw (Fig. 7.8/ 3) (only with control
unit"BS").
Remove from the step tap (Figl. 7.7/2) all tubings leading to the agitator (only with control unit "B" and
"D").
Unscrew filter cup (Fig. 7.7/ 3 or 7.8/ 2) off the filter head(Fig. 7.7/ 4 bzw. 7.8/ 4).
Remove filter insert and flush.
Fitting is done in reverse order

When assembling the collar of the filter insert is showing in direction of the filter
head.

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5

"BS"
7

10

2
9
6
1

13

14
12
11
Fig. 8.1

3
4

"B"
5

10

13

8.1

9
6
1

14
12
11

Fig. 8.2

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8.0

Control units

8.1

Operation range of the control units "BS", "B" and "D"

Pressure:
Delivery rate:
Pto-speed
:
Forward speed:
Max. deviation from the pre-set rate:
Permissible deviation in the forward speed
within one tractor gear:
Permissible pressure deviations from
the pre-set spray pressure:

8.2

1- 5 bar
6 l/min to 120 l/min
300 R.-P.M. to 540 R.P.M.
4 k.p.h. to 10 k.p.h.
5%
12 %
25 %

Control unit "BS" and "B" (manual control) 3- and 5-fold boom feed
Fig. 8.1/...and 8.2/...
1 - Connection for pressure hose from pump.
2 - Automatic metering.
3 - Star knob for setting and re-setting the spray pressure (please refer to chapter 6.1.3). By clockwise
turning the star knob a higher spray pressure can be set.
4 - Regulating nut for setting the pressure relief valve in the automatic metering (please refer to chapter
6.1.3).
5 - Return flow. The surplus pump volume stream is directly guided back into the suction hose via this
return flow while the boom has been switched off.
6 - Step tap for the hydraulic agitator (please refer to chapter 7.2). The positions of the step tap for the
agitation steps "0,1,2,3" and "0,1,2,3,4,5" are illustrated.
7 - Liquid fertiliser proof manometer for spray pressure indication.
8 - Pressure filter (please refer to chapter 7.4.2).
8.1 - Self cleaning pressure filter (please refer to chapter 7.4.2).

The pressure filter prevents blockage of the nozzle filters in the spray nozzles.
Whenever the spray pressure drops slowly while otherwise unchanged conditions
prevail, the pressure filter must be cleaned (please refer to chapter 7.4.2).

9 - Central tap for the central liquid flow control to the booms.
Position "ON/EIN" - liquid supply to the booms is switched on.
Position "OFF/AUS" - liquid supply to the booms is switched off.
10 - Boom part section return flow. Functions as a pressure relief in the equal pressure control unit. When
the boom feed is switched off, the pressure in the remaining spray liquid in the booms is being reduced
by this return flow and in this way in conjunction with the diaphragm valve in the nozzles provides
a drip-free switching off of the nozzles (please see chapter 11).
11 - Equal pressure control unit.
12 - Metering taps for the individual switching on or off the delivery to the boom part sections.
13 - Setting screw for setting the equal pressure control unit.

Set up the equal pressure control unit by the setting screw for the first operation
and at every change of nozzles (please refer to chapter 6.1.3).

14 - Equal pressure control unit return flow. When switching off the feed to one boom part section the
amount of spray liquid, which otherwise would have been allocated to the corresponding boom part
section, is guided back into the tank via this return flow without causing the spreaying pressure to
increase.

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13
15
14

7
6
11
12
10
8
2
9

5
4

Fig. 8.3

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8.3

Control unit "D", electrically remote controlled with switch box SKS 5"
Fig. 8.3/...
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Connection for pressure hose from pump.

Automatic metering.
Electric motor for spray pressure setting or re-setting via the switch box (pls. refer to chapter 6.1.3).
Implement socket for implement plug from switch box.
Regulating nut for setting the pressure relief valve in the automatic metering (please refer to chapter
6.1.3).
6 - Return flow. The surplus pump volume stream is directly guided back into the suction hose via this
return flow while the boom feed has been switched off.
7 - Single tap for options.
8 - Self cleaning pressure filter (please refer to chapter 7.4.2).

The pressure filter prevents blockage of the nozzle filters in the spray nozzles.
Whenever the spray pressure drops slowly while otherwise unchanged conditions
prevail, the pressure filter must be cleaned (please refer to chapter 7.4.2).

910 11 12 -

Step tap for the hydraulic agitation (please refer to chapter 7.2).
Pressure joint for the quick coupling of the liquid fertiliser proof manometer.
Equal pressure control unit.
Solenoid valves. The liquid delivery to the individual boom part sections is switched on and off via
the solenoid valves. These solenoid valves are actuated via the switch box either individually via the
part-section control switches of all together via the central boom feed control.
13 - Setting screw for setting the equal pressure control unit.

Set up the equal pressure control unit by the setting screw for first operation and
at evey change of the nozzles (please refer to chapter 6.1.3).

14 - Equal pressure control unit return flow. When switching off the feed to one boom part section the
amount of spray liquid, which otherwise would have been allocated to the corresponding boom part
section, is guided back into the tank via this return flow without causing the spraying pressure to
increase.
15 - The return flow from boom part sections functions as pressure relief of the equal pressure control
unit. When the boom feed is switched off, the pressure in the remaining spray liquid in the booms
is being reduced by this return flow and in this way, in conjunction with the diaphragm valve in the
nozzles, provides a drip-free switching off of the nozzles (please refer to chapter 11.0).

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10
6
12
13
11

16
15
14

3
1

17

13
4
5

18
Fig. 8.4

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8.3.1

Remarks on the switch box SKS 5

For initial fitting the switch box SKS 5 please refer to chapter 8.2.1
Fig. 8.4/...
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Switch box.
Connect implement plug with machinery plug of the control unit.
Connect the power supply cable with battery cable.
Battery cable with power connector (5).
Connect power connector with fuse (16A).
On-/off-switch for electric power supply. In position "I" the sprayer is ready for operation, the red
control lamp lights up (7).
7 - Control lamp (red).
8 - switch for setting the spray pressure.
9 - Program switch.

Set program switch into position "manual operation" ("Handbetrieb").

10 - Central boom feed on/off control. Position I (ON/EIN), Position 0 (OFF/AUS).

11 - Boom part section feed control switch. For on/off switching individual boom part section feeds.
12 - Control lamps (green). When a boom part feed is switched on the corresponding control lamp lights
up.
13 - Liquid fertiliser proof manometer.

8.3.2

Initial fitting of the switch box SKS 5

1. Mounting console
The basic mounting console (Fig. 8.4/ 14) is fitted to the tractor cab and serves as carrier (Fig. 8.4/ 15)
with a hat profile rail (Fig. 8.4/ 16) and battery link-up cable (Fig. 8.4/ 4). The mounting console has to be
fixed in the tractor cab so that the switch box is within view and reach of the operator.
2. Battery link up cable
Connect battery cable (Fig. 8.4/ 4) directly to the tractor battery (12 V) and install cables.
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Connect power connector (Fig. 8.4/ 5) with fuse (16 A) to the brown wire and connect to plus pole of
the tractor battery.
Connect blue wire to minus pole (earth) .

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When connecting to battery fit first plus cable to plus pole. Thereafter, fit earth
cable to minus pole. When removing do it vice versa.
Minus pole from battery must be connected to the tractor chassis. When tractors
have a switch in the earth cable of the battery (e.g. Zetor 8011, 8045), connect the
blue earth cable directly to the tractor chassis.

Fit 3-pole plug socket (Fig. 8.4/ 17) to console (Fig. 8.4/ 14).

3. Switch box SKS 5

Slide the SKS-switch box from below into the guide key way of the hat profile rails and fix by clamping
screws.

When assembling the following plug-up connections, the on/off-switch (Fig. 8.4/ 6)
for the electric power supply of the switch box should be in position 0 (OFF/
AUS).

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16
15
14

3
1

17

13

4
5

10

18
Fig. 8.4

1
2
5

3
4

Fig. 8.5

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8.3.3

Connect the electric power supply cable (Fig. 8.4/ 3) with the socket (Fig. 8.4/ 17) of the battery
connecting cable.
Connect the implement plug (Fig. 8.4/ 2) to the implement socket (Fig. 8.4/ 4) of the control unit.
Connect pressure meter (Fig. 8.4/ 13) by quick coupling (Fig. 8.4/ 18) to the pressurised connection
(Fig. 8.3/ 10) of the control unit (only switch box SKS 5).

Continuing the field operation with defective switch box

When the electric remote control via the switch box fails the field operation may be continued and finished,
depending on the cause, as follows:
1st Trouble:
Remedy:

It is impossible to set the spray pressure via the switch.

Starting and re-setting the spray pressure by turning the metering screw by hand.

Procedure:
- Remove the bolts (Fig. 8.5/ 1) from the governor carrier (Fig. 8.5/ 2).
- Slide to the right the governor carrier with a flange plate (Fig. 8.5/ 3) for the electric motor
(Fig. 8.5/ 4) on the counter bracket (Fig. 8.5/ 5) until the electric motor and the metering screw
of the automatic metering are no longer connected with one another.
- Set the metering screw by hand.

2nd Trouble:
Remedy:

3rd Trouble:
Remedy:

It is impossible to actuate the central boom feed on/off control via the switch
(Fig. 8.4/ 10).
On/off-switching of the sprayer booms by the pto drive of the tractor.

It is impossible to switch on the feed to individual boom part sections.

Switch on or off the feed to individual boom part sections by manually actuating the
solenoid valves.

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1

2
2

3
4

3
5

6
4

4
Fig. 9.1

Fig. 9.2

1
6

4
7
8
3

4
Fig. 9.3

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9.0

Pump outfit
The AMAZONE field sprayers are equipped with multi-piston-diaphragm pumps. The kinds of implements
as mentioned in chapter 1.2 with the various pump outfits correspond in dependence of the tank volume
and boom working widths to the requirements of the German Biological Federal Institution BBA (regarding
health and safety).
For normal spraying operation the smallest possible pump outfit is fully sufficient
for an implement combination. A larger pump outfit is recommended for implement
combinations with a large pump efficiency, e. g. for faster filling by the suction
hose (option), during spraying operation with reduced pto-speed (e. g. 400 R.P.M.).
Hereby a pump output is achieved, which matches the requirements of the sprayer
boom and agitator.

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Insert the dividor plate (Fig. 9.1/ 1, 9.2/ 1, 9.3/ 1) into the hose joint (Fig. 9.1/ 2, 9.2/ 2,
9.3/ 2) when fitting the pressure hose (Fig. 9.1/ 3, 9.2/ 3, 9.3/ 3) to the control unit.
Check the oil level of the pumps before starting!

All components being in direct contact with the spray agents are made from aluminum die cast with plastic
covering or from plastics. According to the present state of knowledge these pumps are suited for spraying
commercially available plant protective agents and liquid fertiliser.

Never exceed the maximum permissible pump drive speed (550 R.P.M.) and
maximum operational pressure (20 bar) .
Before starting to drive the pumps, ensure that all guards are in place (Fig. 9.1/ 4,
9.2/ 4, 9.3/ 4).

9.1

Checking the oil level

The oil level is correct when it is visible in the oil level window (Fig. 9.1/ 5, 9.2/5) or on the oil gauge
window (Fig. 9.3/ 5) provided the pump is stopped and placed horizontally.
For refilling the oil, open the lid (Fig. 9.1/ 5, 9.2/5, 9.3/ 6) and remove the diaphragm positioned below at
the 6-piston-diaphragm pumps.

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Always use only quality oil 20W30 or multi range oil 15W40!
Always ensure that a correct oil level is maintained! Harmful is a too low or a too
high an oil level.

The oil reserve inside the pump housing (Fig. 9.3/ 7) of the 6-piston diaphragm pump (BP 180 orBP 210)
functions simultaneously for the necessarypressure balance of the peak pressures and thus dampening
the pulsation effect during liquid delivery by the stroke movements of the pump's piston.

Maintaining the correct oil level is required for ensuring a constant volume by the
6-piston-diaphragm pumps.

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6
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Fig. 9.1

Fig. 9.2

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Fig. 9.3

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9.2

Oil change

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Conduct an oil change every 400 to 500 hours of operation, at least, however, once
a year!

Remove the pump from the sprayer.

Remove the lid from the oil filling stud (Fig. 9.1/ 5, 9.2/ 5, 9.3/ 5) and from the diaphragm (only
6-piston diaphragm pump).
Drain off oil.
Turn pump upside down.
Spin drive shaft (Fig. 9.1/ 6, 9.2/ 6, 9.3/ 8) by hand until all old oil is fully drained off.
At the 6-piston-diaphragm pump it is possible to drain off the oil at the drain screw. However, oil can
remain in the pump for which reason we recommend the procedure mentioned above.
Place the pump on a level surface.
Turn drive shaft alternately clockwise and counter clockwise and slowly fill in new oil until the oil is visible
at the oil window or at the marking on the oil filling stud. Do not overfil.

Check the oil level after some hours of operation and top up with oil if necessary.

9.3

Cleaning, storing over winter

9.3.1

Cleaning
Clean the pump thoroughly after every operation by pumping clear water for some minutes.

9.3.2

Storing over winter

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Drain all liquid residue off the pump to avoid frost damage. For this remove the pressure hose
(Fig. 9.1/ 3, 9.2/ 3, 9.2/ 3) from the pump and leave it off until next spraying.
Remove filter cup from filter tap (please refer to chapter 7.4) and leave it off until next spraying.
Let the pump run for approx. half a minute until no water is coming out the pressure side inlet any more.

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Fit pressure hose and filter cup only then when you are putting your sprayer to
operation again.

Cover the pump pressure hose inlet to protect it from dirt.

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Fig. 9.4

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Fig. 9.5

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9.4

Faults at the pump

9.4.1

When the pump pressure hose and the spray pressure display alternate
Too low a pressure inside the pressure compensator (Fig. 9.4/1, 9.5/1) (pump BP 105 and BP 151 only),
or a defective pressure compensator diaphgragm (Fig. 9.5/3) or worn or by foreign particles blocked
suction- and pressure-valves (Fig. 9.5/3) cause strokewise delivery by the pump. This can be recognised
if the pressure hose and the pressure indicator are vibrating (alternating).
1st cause: Pressure compensator (only possible at BP 105 and BP 151 )
The pressure compensator (Fig. 9.4/ 1, 9.5/ 1) provides the necessary pressure balance of the pressure
peaks and dampening of the pulsation caused by the stroke movements of the pistons during the liquid
delivery of the pump.

To ensure a constant liquid volume delivery of the pump the air pressure inside the
pressure compensator has to be matched to the set spray pressure.

The air pressure inside the pressure compensator should be as follows:

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1,5 bar; at a pressure of 1

3,0 bar; at a pressure of 5
6,0 bar; at a pressure of 10

to 5 bar.
to 10 bar.
to 20 bar.

Checking the air pressure

Check the air pressure at the valve (Fig. 9.5/ 4) with an air pressure gauge and if necessary correct
according to the above table:
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Pump an air pressure of 5 bar into the pressure compensator.

Engage pto-shaft and drive the pump with the speed necessary for the spraying operation.
Set the pre-chosen spray pressure on the pressure gauge, e. g. 4 bar.

Heavy swinging of the pointer of the pressure gauge.

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Relieve air at the valve until the pointer of the pressure gauge has calmed down and an accurate
pressure value (here 4 bar) can be read off.
Check air pressure once again and correct if necessary. A pressure loss within a short time indicates
that the pressure compensator diaphragm (Fig. 9.5/ 2) is defective and should be exchanged as
follows:
Before dismantling the cover of the pressure compensator release the air pressure
inside via the valve.

Unbolt the cover of the pressure compensator by taking off the 4 fixing bolts and take out the diaphragm.
Clean thoroughly all sealing surfaces.
Fit new diaphragm.

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When fitting the diaphragm ensure that it is accurately placed in its seating and that
the open surface (Fig. 9.5/ 5) of the concave diaphragm is facing the cover of the
pressure compensator (Fig. 9.5/ 6).

Bolt on cover of pressure compensator and tighten bolts evenly crosswise.

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Fig. 9.6

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2nd cause: Suction- and/or pressure-side valves
If the symptoms for a strokewise delivery of the pump still continue after checking the air pressure in the
pressure compensator even when the pressure compsator's diaphragm is not defect (only possible at
BP 105 and BP 151 ),worn or by foreign particles blocked suction- and/or pressure side valves (Fig. 9.5/ 3)
is/are the cause.
Checking the suction- and pressure side valves
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Take off pump.

Slacken bolt (Fig. 9.6/ 1) and remove tensioning clamp (Fig. 9.6/ 2) , pressure- and suction tube
(Fig. 9.6 / 3 and Fig. 9.6/ 4).
Take out the valve groups (Fig. 9.6/ 5).

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Check for damage and wear of the valve seat (Fig. 9.6/ 6), valve (Fig. 9.6/ 7), valve spring (Fig. 9.6/ 8)
and valve guide (Fig. 9.6/ 9) and O-Ring (Fig. 9.6/ 10) .
Exchange faulty parts.
Mount the valve groups (Fig. 9.6/ 5) after checking and cleaning.

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Before removing the valves note and remember the individual mounting position!

When refitting watch that the valve guide (Fig. 9.6/ 9) will not be damaged. Damage
may cause blockage of valves.

Fit new O-Rings.

Re-install pressure- (Fig. 9.6/ 3) and suction tube (Fig. 9.6/ 4) to the pump housing and refit the
tensioning clamp.
Tighten the bolts (Fig. 9.6/ 1) always diagonally with a torque of 11 Nm.

Tighten bolts diagonally with the torque stated. Unaccurately tightened bolts will
cause tensioning and thus leakages.

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Fig. 9.7

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Fig. 9.8

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9.4.2

Drop of spray pressure in conjunction with oil-spray-liquid mixture in the oil filling stud
or clearly noticeable consumption of oil
An oil spray liquid-mixture in the oil filling stud or a clearly noticeable oil consumption is a safe sign of a
defect piston diaphragm . In such a case, all diaphragms (Fig. 9.8/ 1) should be exchanged.
Checking and exchanging the piston diaphragm
Check the piston diaphragm (Fig. 9.8/ 1) at least once a year by dismantling..
In case of checking and exchanging the piston diaphragm it is recommended to
conduct this work for each piston individually. Start to dismantle the next piston
only after having completely reassembled the checked one.
Checking the piston diaphragm
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Take off pump.

Always bring the piston to be checked in the upper position so that any oil inside
the pump housing is not draining out.

Slacken the bolts (Fig. 9.7/ 1).

Remove the tensioning clamp (Fig. 9.7/ 2) as well as the suction- and pressure-tube (Fig. 9.7/ 3, 9.7/ 4)
including the valve groups (Fig. 9.7/ 5). Pay attention to the fitting position of the suction- and
pressure-side valves!
Take off the cylinder head (Fig. 9.7/ 6) after removal of the bolts (Fig. 9.7/ 7).
Check the piston diaphragm (Fig. 9.8/ 1).

Even if only one of the piston diaphragms is swollen or porous, exchange all
diaphragms.

Exchange of the piston diaphragm

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Slacken the bolt (Fig. 9.8/ 2) and remove the piston diaphragm (Fig. 9.8/ 1) together with the retaining
disc (Fig. 9.8/ 3) from the piston (Fig. 9.8/ 4).
If the piston diaphragm is broken so that spray liquid and oil are mixed in the pump housing (Fig. 9.7/ 8) .
- Drain off the oil spray liquid mixture from the pump housing.
- Remove the cylinder (Fig. 9.7/ 9) from the pump housing.
- Flush pump housing thoroughly. Use Diesel-oil or Paraffin for flushing. Regard health and safety
advice.
- Clean all sealing surfaces.
- Insert cylinder into the pump housing and take care for the correct position of the cut outs
(Fig. 9.7/ 10).
Fit the piston diaphragm (Fig. 9.8/ 1).

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Fasten the piston diaphragm in such a way with the retaining disc and bolt to the
piston that the edge (Fig. 9.8/ 5) shows towards the cylinder head side (Fig. 9.7/ 6).

Fit cylinder head to pump housing and tighten bolts cross wise and equally.
Fit valves and suction- and pressure-tube (please refer to chapter 9.4.1).

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10.0

Sprayer booms
The distribution accuracy of the spray liquid is considerably influenced by the proper condition of the
sprayer boom as well as its mounting. The booms nozzles are fitted in a spacing of 50 cm. By correctly
setting up the sprayer boom height towards the crop a perfect overlapping is achieved.

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Set up the spray boom height (distance between the nozzles and the crop)
according to the spray table (please refer to chapter 16.0).
The advised height of the spray boom will only be achieved on each nozzle if the
spray boom is fitted parallel to the ground.
Read carefully the following instructions for your spray boom execution. Any setup operations if required should be conducted carefully.
Always lock the boom sway compensation
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10.1

in transport position for transport travel!

before folding out or in the booms!

P-boom in package folding technique, rigid booms, manually folded including

manual winch for height adjustment
Fig. 10.1/ ...
1 - Boom carrier.
2 - Belt of the self securing manual winch.
3 - Locking pin.
For more details please refer to chapter 10.2.2.

10.1.1

Manual winch adjustment

The self securing manual winch serves the easy height adjustment of the P-boom.
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First stretch the belt over the manual winch.

Remove the locking pin from the boom carrier.
Set the desired spray boom height by turning the crank.
Fix the spray boom height by inserting the locking pin into the boom carrier.
Relieve the belt from strain over the manual winch after having fixed the boom height by pins.
Danger of bruizing when folding out or in the boom sections. For out- or in folding
of the boom sections place your hands only on the yellow marked areas.

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10.2

Q-booms with lateral folding technique up to 15 m working width

(incl. boom swing compensation and hydraulic boom height adjustment)
The manually folded and the hydraulically folded booms are identical except for the hydraulic components
necessary for folding up.
For the hydraulic boom height adjustment a single acting control valve is required on the tractor side.
Fig. 10.2/...
1 - Boom carrier.
2 - The upper stop elements function as stop for the square profiles (7) when unlocking the boom swing
compensation (9) (do only exist on the hydraulically foldable booms).
3 - Hydraulic height adjustment for setting the spray boom height above the ground.
4 - Single acting hydraulic rams for height adjustment.
5 - Check valve - for setting the lifting- or lowering speed of the height adjustment.
6 - Hydraulic hose with block tap for the hydraulic height adjustment. The hyddraulic height adjustment
is lockable by the block tap in any height of the boom.

Before coupling/uncoupling the plug of the hydraulic hose with/from the hydraulic
socket of the tractor shut block tap.

7 - Square profiles - for locking the boom swing compensation.

8 - Lower stop elements - will have to be fitted on the boom mounting frame in various heights and
function as stop for the square profiles (7) when locking the boom swing compensation.
9 - Lockable boom swing compensation - maintenance-free, cares for a stable boom guidance.
10 - Coil springs for horizontal boom positioning.
11 - Shock absorber.

10.2.1

Setting the lifting and lowering speed of the height adjustment

The lifting and lowering speed can be set at the check valves (Fig. 10.2/5) by screwing in or out the Allen
key bolt.
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Lower the folding speed = drive in Allen key bolt.

Increase folding speed = drive out allen key bolt.

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Fig. 10.3

Fig. 10.4

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10.2.2

Q-booms, manually folded

Fig. 10.3/...
1 - Central boom section.
2 - Inner boom (left hand).
3 - Coil springs - keep the booms in the corresponding end positions (transport- and operation positiaon)
automatically in the folded in or out position.
4 - Threaded rod for changing the coil spring pre-tensioning. Hereby the force can be set which is
necessary for releasing the boom ends when hitting an obstacle and when folding down or in the
boom sections.
5 - Guarding device.

Never operate without guard (5) mounted! Danger of squeezing at the outer
hinging point of the coil spring.

6 - Setting screws for the horizontal set up of the booms in driving direction (please refer to chapter
10.2.7).

Fig. 10.4/...
1 - Outer boom section (right hand).
2 - Plastic trip. Keeps the outer boom sections in the fold-in or out position in the corresponding end
positions (transport- and operation-position).
3 - Hinge shaft.
4 - Pressure spring. The required power needed for pushing the outer boom sections outwards can be
set by changing the spring pre-tensioning.
5 - Pin screw for securing the nut (6) from unintentional loosening.
6 - Nut for changing the spring pre-tensioning.
7 - Fixing bracket with slotted holes. Is used for the horizontal alignment of the outer booms after having
slackened the bolts (8).
8 - Bolts for fixing the plastic trip.

Out- and in-folding of the manually folded Q-booms

Squeezing danger when folding out or in the boom ends. Place your hands only
on the yellow marked places of the booms when folding out or in the boom ends.
Lock the boom swing compensation in transport position for transport travel or
when folding in and out the booms!

Folding out
The booms in the locked transport position.
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Open the block tap.

Fold out the right hand boom side.
Fold out the left hand boom side.
Setting the boom height above the ground by the height adjustment. (distance between nozzles and
crop in respect of the nozzle type according to spray table). The boom swing compensation is now also
automatically unlocked.
Shut block tap. Hereby the height adjustment is locked and the set spraying height will be accurately
maintained.

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Folding in
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Open the block tap.

Lock the boom swing compensation by lowering the boom into the lowest most position
(square profiles rest on the lower stop-ewlements).
Folding in the left hand boom side.
Folding in the right hand boom side.
Close block tap.

Operating with asymmetrically folded side sections

Lock the boom swing compensation in the pre-set respectively desired boom
height before the side arms of the boom are folded out or in asymmetrically.
The boom in symmetrically folded out position.
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Lock the boom in the set boom height.

- Push up the two square profiles (Fig. 10.2/ 7) by hand as far as possible and lock in this position
by raising the stop elements (Fig. 10.2/ 8) at the boom carrying bracket (Fig. 10.2/ 1).
- Folding in the corresponding boom side in the desired way (hereby the boom may get to a slightly
tilted position).
- Open block tap.
- Lower the boom via the height adjustment until it is horizontally aligned. Hereby the two square
profiles rest on the raised stop elements.
- Close block tap.

If you want to operate with the symmetrically folded out boom:

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Slightly lift the boom by the height adjustment.

Fold out boom side.
Lower stop elements (Fig. 10.2/ 8) on the boom carrying frame (Fig. 10.2/ 1).
Set the boom height off the ground.

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Fully hydraulic boom control "I"

with one-sided folding only in driving direction
left hand
(1 double acting control valve required)

Fully hydraulic boom control "II"

with one-sided folding to both sides
(2 double acting control valves required)
driving direction

driving direction

Fig. 10.5

Fig. 10.6

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Fig. 10.7

Fig. 10.8

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10.2.3

Q-boom, hydraulicall folding

The hydraulically foldable sprayer booms are available in two versions:
1. Fully hydraulic boom actuation I, with the possibility to fold the left hand side in driving direction
(Fig.10.5) (required 1 single acting and 1 dopuble acting control valve on the tractor).
2. Fully hydraulic boom actuation II, with switching unit, enables the one sided folding either left
hand or right hand in driving direction (Fig.10.6) (required 1 single acting control valve and 1 double
acting control valve on the tractor).

Fig. 10.7/ ....

1 - Hydraulic coupling (single acting) for height adjustment with block tap.
2 - Hydraulic connections red (double acting) for out- and in-folding of the right hand boom side (only
fully hydraulic boom actuation II).
3 - Hydraulic connections red/green (switch unit - double acting) for out- and in-folding of the left hand
boom side (only fully hydraulic boom actuation II).

Shut block tap before uncoupling or coupling the plug with/from the hydraulic
socket of the tractor for the boom height adjustment.

Fig. 10.8/....
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Central boom unit.

Inner boom side.
Outer boom side.
Hydraulic ram (inner).
Hydraulic ram (outer).
Check valves for setting the folding speed of the boom.
Unlockable return valve; cooperates with the hydraulic rams for the boom folding and provides the
lock-up of the boom in folded in or out position in the corresponding end positions (transport- and
operation height) .
8 - Automatic boom transport locking; locks the folded booms automatically when lowering into the
lowest position

10.2.3.1 Setting the folding speed of the boom

The folding speed has been set by the manufacturer. Depending on tractor type a correction of this set
folding speed might become necessary.
The folding speed can be set via the check valves (Fig. 10.8/ 6) by screwing in or out the Allen key bolt.
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Slow up the folding speed, screw in Allen key bolt.

Increase the folding speed, screw out Allen key bolt.

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Fig. 10.9

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10.2.3.2 Folding the Q-boom hydraulically in or out

Before folding out or in the booms, advise persons to leave the swivelling area of
the boom!
At all hydraulically actuated folding parts aare shearing and squeezing points!
Never fold in or out the booms while driving!
By the check valves (Fig. 10.7/6) the folding speed of the booms can be changed.
The hydraulic rams for the boom folding retain the corresponding end positions
(transport- and operation position) in the folded in or out position.
Never switch the dobule acting control valve for the boom actuation in the position
for the third position for pressure-free return flow.

Folding down
The boom is in the locked transport position.
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Open the block tap.

Lift the folded in boom until the automatic transport locking (Fig. 10.9/ 2) releases (height position about
2/3 of the boom mounting frame length) .
Sprayer boom with hydraulic boom actuation I
- Actuate the control valve on tractor and the boom folds out automatically.
Sprayer boom with hydraulic boom actuation II
- Swing control lever (10.9a/1) into position "A" and fold out the right hand boom section by actuating
the control valve on the tractor.
- Swing control lever into position "B" and fold out the left hand boom section by actuating the control
valve on the tractor.
Unlock the boom swing compensation from the transport position by lifting the boom up to its upper
stops (Fig. 10.9/ 3) (please refer to chapter 10.1.4).
Set the boom height by the height adjustment.
Shut block tap. Hereby the height adjustment of the boom is locked and the spraying height will be
accurately maintained.

Folding in
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Open the block tap.

Lock the boom swing compensation into transport position by lowering the boom into the lowest
position (please refer to chapter 10.1.4).
Sprayer boom with hydraulic boom actuation I
- Actuate the control valve on the tractor and the boom folds in pre-destined order automatically into
the transport position.
Sprayer boom with hydraulic boom actuation II
- Control lever (10.9a/1) is in position "B". Folding in the left hand boom side by actuating the control
valve on the tractor.
- Swing control lever (10.9a/1) into position "A" Folding in the right hand boom side by actuating the
control valve on the tractor.
Shut block tap and lock height adjustment.

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Fig. 10.11

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10.2.3.3 Operation with asymmetrically folded side sections
Lock the boom swing compensation in pre-set or desired boom height before the
boom sides are folded out or in asymmetrically.

The boom is in a symmetrical folded out position.

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Open the block tap.

Lock the boom swing compensation in transport position (please refer to chapter 10.1.4).
Set the boom height by the height adjustment.
Shut block tap.
Sprayer boom with hydraulic boom actuation I
- Folding the left hand boom side as desired (only the folding in of the left hand boom side is possible).
Sprayer boom with hydraulic boom actuation II
- Folding in the boom side as desired.

For operating with symmetrically folded out booms:

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10.2.4

Fold out again boom side.

Open block tap.
Unlock the boom swing compensation (please refer to chapter 10.2.4).
Set the boom height by the height adjustment.
Shut block tap.

Locking and unlocking the swing compensation

Fig. 10.10
Swing compensation locked. Thus both square profiles (Fig. 10.10/1) are not resting on the stops.
(Fig. 10.10/ 2).
Fig. 10.11
Boom swing compensation unlocked. Thus both square profiles are not resting on the stops.

10.2.4.1 Locking the swing compensation in transport position

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Lower the booms into the lowest position by the height adjustment, so that both square profiles
rest on the stop elements and trips are locking. Now, the boom swing compensation is
automatically locked and prevents the boom from bouncing off to one side when folding respectively
when transported. The automatic locking and resting of the square profiles is done by tensioning the
steel cables (Fig. 10.10/3) when the square profiles (Fig. 10.10/1) rest on the lower stop elements
(Fig. 10.10/4).
Shut block tap.
When the locks for the square profiles rest in, a locking sound can clearly be
heared!

10.2.4.2 Unlocking the swing compensation from transport position

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Open block tap.

Lift the booms by the height adjustment up to the upper most stop. The unlocking is now done
automatically when the square profiles are pushed against the stops and hereby are slid over the trips
(Fig. 10.11).

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Fig. 10.12

Fig. 10.13

Fig. 10.3

Fig. 10.4

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10.2.5

Locking the boom in transport position

For transport travel always lower the booms into the lowest position (see chapter
10.2.4). This way, automatic locking of swing compensation and automatic transport
locking of booms occurs (Fig. 10.12).

10.2.6

Boom safety release at obstacles (P- and Q-boom)

The plastic trips (Fig. 10.4/ 2) allow giving way of the outer boom sections up to 80 into or against the
driving direction pivoting around the hinge point (Fig. 10.4/ 3) whereby booms will automatically return to
the operating position.

10.2.7

Settings on the unfolded boom (P- and Q-boom)

1. Alignment of the boom parallel to the ground
All nozzles must have a parallel spacing to the ground when the boom is correctly set up.
If this is not the case, the alignment of the booms parallel to the ground is done via the unlocked swing
compensation by counter weights (Fig. 10.13/ 1) which are fitted to the boom sections correspondingly.

2. Horizontal alignment
All boom sections must be aligned - seen in driving direction. A re-adjustment may become necessary after
a longer period of use or after a rough contact with the ground.
Inner boom section
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Slacken the counter nuts of the setting screws (Fig. 10.3/ 6).
Twist the setting screws against the stops until the inner boom sections to be set are in line with the
boom centre section.
Retighten counter nuts.

Outer boom section

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Slacken the bolts (Fig. 10.4/ 8) of the fixing bracket (Fig. 10.4/ 7). The alignment is conducted directly
on the plastic trip (Fig. 10.4/ 2) by the slotted holes of the fixing bracket.
Align outer boom section.
Retighten the bolts (Fig. 10.4/ 8).

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11.0

Nozzles

Setting the equal pressure controlunit at any change of the nozzles (chapter
6.1.3.1.1).

Fig. 11.1/...
1 - Nozzle carrier for bayonet nut locking (standard execution).
2 - Diaphragm. If the pressure in the sprayer tubes drops below approx. 0,5 bar the spring element (3)
presses the diaphragm onto the valve seat (4) inside the nozzle carrier. This results in a drop-free
shutting off the nozzles after having stopped the boom feed.
3 - Spring element.
4 - Diaphragm seat.
5 - Slide. It keeps the complete valve inside the nozzle carrier.

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Nozzle filter; standard 24 meshes, is set into the nozzle carrier from below.
Rubber seal.
Nozzle; standard LU-K 120-'05'.
Bayonet nut colour coded; standard red.
Bayonet connection.
Housing of spring element.

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Spray pressure and diameter of the nozzle opening influence the droplet size and
the sprayed liquid volume. The higher the spray pressure the smaller the droplet
diameter. The smaller droplets are increasingly susceptible to unwanted drifting.

Fitting the nozzles

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The nozzle filter (Fig. 11.1/ 6) is placed from below into the nozzle carrier (Fig. 11.1/ 1).
Place the nozzle (Fig. 11.1/ 8) inside the bayonet nut (Fig. 11.1/ 9).

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Check the seating of the slide from time to time. To do this, push the slide into the
nozzle carrier as much as it is possible with moderate pressure by the thumb. In
new condition, it must by no means be pushed up to the stop.

For quick identification of the various nozzles a variety of coloured bayonet nuts
is available.

Place the rubber seal ring (Fig. 11.1/ 7) above the nozzle.
Press the rubber sealing ring into the seating of the bayonet nut.
Place the bayonet nut onto the take up of the nozzle carrier.
Twist the bayonet nut until the stop.

Dismantling the diaphragm valve in case of dripping nozzles

Cause for dripping of the nozzles at a shut off boom feed are residues on the diaphragm seating
(Fig. 11.1/ 4). Therefore, the corresponding diaphragm should be cleaned as follows:
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Pull out the slide (Fig. 11.1/ 5) from the nozzle carrier (Fig. 11.1/ 1) in direction of the bayonet nut.
Remove the spring element (Fig. 11.1/ 3) and the diaphragm (Fig. 11.1/ 2).
Clean the diaphragm seating (Fig. 11.1/ 4).
The assembly is done in vice versa order.

Pay attention to the correct fitting direction of the spring element. The right and left
hand interrupted inclined edges on the housing of the spring element (Fig. 11.1/ 11)
should incline in direction of the boom profile.

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11.3

XR/LU-flat fan nozzles

Pressure range of the XR/LU-nozzles:
Nozzle size
'015'
'02'
'03'
from '04'

Pressure range
1 - 1,5 bar
1 - 2,5 bar
1 - 3,0 bar
1 - 5,0 bar

The nozzles are made from:

1. Plastic:

LU - nozzles

2. Plastic housing with stainless steel core:

LU - nozzles; XR - nozzles

The colour of the bayonet nuts to be used with XR/LU-nozzles:

- red (standard).
- yellow.
- blue.
- white.

Droplet spectrums, stated by the MVD-value (mean value droplet)

Type

Pressure
(bar)

rate l/ha
6 k.p.h.

MVD
8 k.p.h.

(m)

required nozzle filter

(number of meshes)

XR/LU '015'

1,5

84,0

63,0

238

50

XR/LU '02'

1,5

112,0

84,0

264

50

XR/LU '03'

1,5
3,0

168,0
236,0

126,0
177,0

296
241

50

XR/LU '04'

1,5
3,0

224,0
316,0

168,0
237,0

326
269

50

XR/LU '05'

1,5
3,0

273,0
388,0

204,0
291,0

370
308

24

XR/LU '06'

1,5
3,0

326,0
465,0

245,0
348,0

402
335

24

XR/LU '08'

1,5
3,0

433,0
616,0

325,0
462,0

442
368

24

MVD has been determined by the Laser-Doppler-process.

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11.4

AD/DG-anti-drift flat fan nozzles

Pressure range of the AD/DG-nozzles:
Nozzle size

Pressure range

'02', '03', '04'

1,5 - 5,0 bar

The nozzles are made from::

1. Plastic:

AD - Nozzles

2. Plastic housing with ceramic-core:

AD - Nozzles

3. Plastic housing with stainless steel-core:

DG - Nozzles

The colour of the bayonet nuts to be used with AD/DG-nozzles:

- red.
- yellow.
- blue.
- white.

Droplet spectrums, stated by the MVD-value (mean value droplet)

Type

pressure

rate l/ha

MVD

(bar)

6 k.p.h.

8 k.p.h.

(m)

AD/DG '02'

1,5
3

112,0
158,0

84,0
119,0

403
320

50

AD/DG '03'

1,5
3

168,0
236,0

126,0
177,0

414
339

50

AD/DG '04'

1,5
3

224,0
316,0

168,0
237,0

447
357

50

MVD has been determined by the Laser-Doppler-process.

required
nozzle filter
(number of meshes)

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11.5

ID-flat fan nozzles

Pressure range of the ID-nozzles:
Nozzle size

Pressure range

'015', '02', '03', '04'

3 - 7 bar

The nozzles are made from:

1. Polyethylene:

ID - nozzles

Colour of the bayonet nuts to be used with ID-nozzles:

-

green.

Droplet spectrums, stated by the MVD-value (Mean Value Droplet)

Type

Pressure

rate l/ha

MVD

required
nozzle filter
(number of meshes)

(bar)

6 k.p.h.

8 k.p.h.

(m)

ID '015'

3
5

118
152

95
114

437
370

100

ID '02'

1,5
3

112,0
158,0

84,0
119,0

403
320

50

ID '03'

1,5
3

168,0
236,0

126,0
177,0

414
339

50

ID '04'

1,5
3

224,0
316,0

168,0
237,0

447
357

50

MVD has been determined by the Laser-Doppler-process

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11.6

TJ/DF-Double flat fan nozzles

Pressure range of the TJ/DF-nozzles:
Nozzle size

Pressure range

TJ '04', '06'
DF'04', '06'

2,0 - 4,0 bar

2,5 - 5,0 bar

The nozzles are made from:

1. Brass:

TJ - nozzles

2. Nickle plated

DF - nozzles

Colour of the bayonet nuts to be used with TJ-nozzles: black.

Colour of the bayonet nuts to be used with DF nozzles: green
The double flat fan nozzles are mainly used for spraying fungicides in fields with tall crop. The double flat
fan nozzle produces a spray fan in driving direction forward and to the rear. The spraying angle towards
the vertical position is 30. The angle of the spray fan produced is also 110 same as with the standard
flat fan nozzles. The use of the double flat fan nozzles results in a better penetration of the crop in the upper
area due to the contra directed spray fans.

Droplet spectrums, stated by the MVD-value (Mean Value Droplet)

Type

Pressure
(bar)

rate l/ha

MVD

6 k.p.h.

8 k.p.h.

(m)

required
nozzle filter
(number of meshes)

TJ/DF '04'

316

237

382

50

TJ/DF '06'

465

348

412

50

MVD has been determined by the Laser-Doppler-process.

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1
4
2
3

10
6

11
7
8

Fig. 11.1

7
6

4
3
1

6
9

10
11
Fig. 11.2

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11.7

Triple nozzle heads (option)

The use of the triple nozzle heads (Fig. 11.2) has advantages when frequently using various nozzles.Always
the vertically positioned nozzle of the triple nozzle head will be fed with the spray liquid. By swivelling the
triple nozzle head to the right hand or left hand another nozzle will be brouht into operatin position. The
delivery of the triple nozzle head can be stopped by switching it into the intermediate positions thus giving
the possibility to reduce the working width of the boom.
Fig. 11.2/...
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Head piece.
Swivel piece.
Bayonet nut bored; is fitted to the bayonet take up (Fig. 11.1/ 10) of the nozzle carrier.
Safety bow, prevents twisting of the triple nozzle head.
Adaptor.
Seal.
Nozzle filter; standard 24 meshes.
Nozzle filter; standard 50 meshes.
Bayonet nut: green
Bayonet nut: yellow
Existing bayonet nut (Fig. 11.1/ 9) on the nozzle carrier.

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11.7.1

At every change of the nozzles the equal pressure control unit should be set
(please refer to chapter 6.1.3).

Fitting the triple nozzle heads

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11.8

The central fed of the triple nozzle head is provided as standard with a nozzle filter
24 M (24 meshes per inch) (Fig. 11.2/7). A further nozzle filter 50 M (50 meshes per
inch) (Fig. 11.2/78) is additionally provided. Only when nozzles with a size of more
than '04' are inserted into the two remaining outlets, filters with 50 meshes are
required additionally.

Remove the bayonet nut (Fig. 11.1/ 9), the nozzle (Fig. 11.1/ 8), the seal (Fig. 11.1/ 7) and the nozzle
filter (Fig. 11.1/ 6) from the nozzle carrier (Fig. 11.1/ 1).
Unhook safety bow (Fig. 11.2/ 4) from bayonet nut (Fig. 11.2/ 3).
Insert nozzle filter (Fig. 11.2/ 7).
Screw the triple nozzle carrier until the stop.
Hook in safety bow.

Maintenance of the nozzles

-

Rinse nozzles thoroughly with water

-

daily after termination of the spraying operations (please refer to chapter 6.1.5).
at interruptions of spraying operation in case of poor weather conditions (please refer to chapter
6.1.5).

Remove and clean the nozzles and nozzle filters after every spraying season.

Soak in rinsing water nozzles and nozzle filters before cleaning. The cleaning
should only be done with a soft brush, preferedly made from plastic.

The nozzles are subject to wear. This wear depends on the nozzle material, the used spraying liquid and
the set pressure. Therefore it is impossible to state any generally valid maintenance or exchange intervals
for the nozzles. The nozzle condition can be exactly determined by checking the lateral distribution as
it is offered by authorised dealers, importers and the manufacturer.

Fig. 12.1

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12.0

Available options

12.1

Options for the application of liquid fertilisers

At present in the main there are two different kinds of fertiliser available:
1. Anninium Nitrate-Urea-Solvents (AUS) with 28 kg N per 100 kg AUS.
2. A NP-solvent10-34-0 with10 kg N and 34 kg P2O5 per 100 kg NP-solvent.

If the liquid fertiliser is applied by flat fan nozzles, multiply the corresponding
values from the spraying chart for the rate l/ha at AUS with 0.88 and at NP-solvents
with 0.85 as the mentioned rates in l/ha are only valid for pure water.

The following principle applies:

Apply liquid fertilisers only in coarse droplets to avoid croatching of plants. If the droplets are too large they
will roll off the leaf and too small droplets would enforce the magnifying glass effect. Also too high
application rates may cause scorching of the leaves - due to the salt concentration of the fertiliser. Basically
no higher rates of liquid fertiliser should be applied as e. g. 40 kg/n (please refer also to "conversion table
for the spraying of liquid fertilisers" in chapter 16.6). Re-fertilising of AUS with nozzles should in any case
be terminated in the EC-stadium 39 as otherwise scorching the ears would result in considerable damage.

12.1.1

3-ray nozzles
Should the liquid fertiliser predominently be absorbed by the roots instead by the leaves of the plant the
use of the 3-ray-nozzles is of advantage for liquid fertiliser application. An integrated metering apperture
inside the nozzle produces a nearly pressureless, coarse droplet distribution of the liquid fertiliser via three
openings (Fig. 12.1/1). This helps to prevent the production of an undesirable spraying fog and the
production of small droplets. The coarse droplets produced by the 3-ray nozzle hit with low energy the
plants and roll off its surface. Even though in this way etching damage is avoided as far as possible, the
use of the 3-ray nozzles should be renounced for late top dressing and instead drag hoses should be used.
For the following listed 3-ray nozzles the black bayonet nuts should be used exclusively.
Various 3-ray-nozzles and their spray rate
3-ray-yellow
50
105 l AUS/ha,
3-ray-red,
80
170 l AUS/ha,
3-ray-blue,
115
240 l AUS/ha,
3-ray-white,
155
355 l AUS/ha,

Order-No.: 798 900

Order-No.: 779 900
Order-No.: 780 900
Order-No.: 781 900

Refer to chapter 16.2 for spray tables for 3-ray nozzles.

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Fig. 12.2

4
3
2

Fig. 12.3

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12.1.2

5-hole nozzle cpl. (with metering washer No. 4916-45); Order-No.: 911 517
5-hole nozzle cpl. (with metering washer No. 4916-55); Order-No.: 911 518
8-hole nozzle cpl. (with metering washer No. 4916-55); OrderNo.: 749 901
Condition for the use of the 5- and 8-ray nozzles are the same as for the 3-ray nozzles (see chapter 12.1.1).
Contrary to the 3-ray nozzles the jet openings at the 5- and 8-hole nozzle (Fig. 12.2) are not directed
downwards but sideways. This results in the production of veryx large droplets at very small collision
forces on the plants.
AThe meteirng washers correspond to the desired spray rate (l/ha).
Metering washers for 5- and 8-hole nozzles:
4916-39
4916-45
4916-55
4916-63
4916-72
4916-80

60
75
110
145
190
240

115 l
140 l
210 l
280 l
360 l
450 l

AUS/ha,
AUS /ha,
AUS/ha,
AUS/ha,
AUS/ha,
AUS/ha,

Order- No.: 722 901

Order-No.: 723 901
Order-No.: 724 901
Order-No.: 725 901
Order-No.: 726 901
Order-No.: 729 901

Spraying tables for 5- and 8-hole nozzles (see chapter 16.3).

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12.1.3

The setting of the boom height depends on the fitted metering washer (please refer
to chapter 16.3).

Drag hose kit, cpl. (with metering washers No. 4916-39) for late top dressing with liquid
fertiliser
Fig. 12.3/...
1 - The drag hose sections have a 25 cm nozzle and hose spacing.The drag hose sections are
numbered, whereby No.1 is placed to the outer left hand if looking in driving direction, No. 2 next,
etc.
2 - Wing nuts are used for fixing the drag hose kit.
3 - For coupling the drag hoses sleeve plug connections are used.
4 - Metal weight for stabilising the position of hoses during operation.
The following metering washers are available corresponding to the desired spray rates l/ha:
4916-26
4916-32
4916-39
4916-45
4916-55

50
80
115
150
225

135 l
210 l
300 l
395 l
590 l

AUS/ha,
AUS/ha,
AUS/ha,
AUS/ha,
AUS/ha,

Order-No.: 720 901

Order-No.: 721 901
Order-No.: 722 901 (standard)
Order-No.: 723 901
Order-No.: 724 901

Refer to chapter 16.4 for spray tables for the drag hose.

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1
3
4

6
5
2

Fig. 12.4

Fig. 12.5

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12.1.4

Urea filter, Order-No.: 707 400

The use of the urea filter (Fig. 12.4/1) is recommended when filling with urea to avoid undiluted particles
to reach into the suction area and to block the filter tap (Fig. 12.4/ 2) .
Fitting the urea filter:
-

Remove the plug of the screw-in opening (Fig. 12.4/ 3) in the tank sump.
Screw in the urea filter by spinning it clock-wise into the bottom (Fig. 12.4/ 4).
It is not necessary to remove the urea filter for the following spraying operations.

12.2

Suction hose for filling the tank

1. Suction hose (5 m), Order-No.: 717 100
2. Suction hose (8m), Order-No.: 718 100
Fig. 12.5/...
1 - Suction hose.
2 - Quick coupler. Fits to suction pipe socket (Fig. 12.4/ 5) of filter tap.
3 - Suction filter. Filters the sucked-in water.
4 - Check valve. Prevents the return of any liquid already inside the tank when at the filling procedure, there
is a sudden pressure break down.

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12.2.1

During the tank filling via the suction hose from open water sources adhere to the
applicable advice (see also chapter 6.1.1).

Operational order when filling the tank via the suction hose
-

Switch off the central boom feed control.

Engage pto shaft.
Place control lever (Fig. 12.4/ 6) at the filter tap in position "filling".
Place end of suction hose with the suction filter into the liquid to be sucked in.
As soon as the tank is full:
- Remove suction hose from liquid to be sucked so that the hose is completely emptied by the pump.
- Bring the control lever at the filter tap into position "spraying" and switch off the pto shaft.
If it is not intended to continuously remove the suction hose from the water source,
first bring control lever on filter tap into positon "spraying" and thereafter unscrew
the suction hose from the suction pipe socket.

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12.3

During the filling operation do not leave the implement unattended.

pressure filter insert

1. Pressure filter insert with 65 meshes/inch (standard), Order-No.: 708 901
2. Pressure filter insert with 80 meshes/inch (for nozzle size '02'), Order-No.: 730 901
3. Pressure filter insert with 100 meshes/inch (for nozzle size '015' and '01'), Order-No.: 709 901

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2
1

Fig. 12.6

8
4
1
7

3
5

6
2
Fig. 12.7

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12.4

Filling level indicator, Order-No.: 712 700

Fig. 12.6/...
1234-

Scale. Tank volume (l) = indicated filling level x 100

Floating body.
Pointer.
Screw.

Adjustment of filling level indicator:

-

Fill tank with exactly 100 l of water. The pointer should indicate a filling level of 100 l on the scale
(Fig. 12.6/ 1).
If the level deviates from the quantity of water filled into the tank, turn the screw (Fig. 12.6/4) and hereby
set the pointer (Fig. 12.6/ 3) on "100" of the scale.

12.5

Single tap for connection of further users to the control unit,Order-No.: 717 500

12.6

Spray pistol lance, with 0,9 m spraying pipe without hose, Order-No.: 715 800

12.6.1

Pressure hose up to 10 bar, e. g. for spray pistol lance, Order-No.: 738 900
Connect the pressure hose of the spray pistol lance to the single tap of the control unit. Set the spray
pressure as usual.

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12.7

The spray pistol lance should only be used for cleaning purposes. It is not possible
to spray accurately crop protective agents because of the individual handling.

Hand washing tank

for US 405/ 605, Order-No.: 738 100
for US 805/1005, Order-No.: 732 500
Fig. 12.7/...
1 - Hand washing tank.
2 - Spray agent tank.
3 - Bracket. The hand washing tank (1) is fitted to the boom carrier (4) with the aid of the bracket(3) above
the spray agent tank (2).
4 - Boom carrier.
5 - Water outlet; fitted to the side of the spray agent tank and can be removed.
6 - Outlet tap. After opening the outlet tap water can be taken from the hand washing tank (e. g. for
washing your hands, for diluting surplus amounts or for flushing the spray system).
7 - Filling opening.
8 - Vent valve.

12.8

Cleaning device for the tank, Order-No.: 910 055

Required is an additional single tap on the control unit (see chapter 12.10).
The walls of the tank can be flushed off with the cleaning device by simultaneously diluting the surplus
amount in the tank. This prevents a drying of spraying agent residues to the tank walls, so that the thorough
tank cleaning is considerably eased.

12.9

Pressure gauge 100 mm, liquid fertiliser proof

Ranges 0-5/16 bar (standard), Order-No.: GD 076
Ranges 0-8/ 25 bar, Order-No.: GD 086, recommended for ID-nozzles and operational pressures of more
than 4 bar.

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Fig. 12.8

8
6

4
9
7

10

12
11
9

Fig. 12.9

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12.10

Rolling device
for US 405/ 605, Order-No.: 736 300
for US 805/ 1005, Order-No.: 910 022
The rolling device (Fig. 12.8) consists of four castor wheels, which are inserted from below into the takeup bushings and secured in position. Do not forget to secure the sprayer against rolling away.
The sprayer must not be parked or rolled when the tank is filled (roll only when tank
is empty)!
During the spraying operation the parking supports must be pushed inwards. In lower crops the castor
wheels may remain in place; they should only be removed in higher crop or for grain-ear treatment.

12.11

Induction calibration tank with canister flushing, Order No.: 715 100
Fig. 12.9/...
1 - Calibration container with litre-scale for inducting and metering liquid and powdery agents and for
flushing canisters.
2 - Single tap. When tap is opened liquid will be sucked off the container (1) and directly be inducted into
the suction hose (3).
3 - Suction hose.
4 - Single tap.
5 - Flushing hose.
6 - Single tap for flushing jet (7).
7 - Flushing jet for flushing the calibration container and for diluting powdery agents.
8 - Single tap for canister flushing jet (9).
9 - Canister flushing jet for cleaning empty agent-canisters.

12.11.1 Inducting liquid agents

-

Fill sprayer tank half with water.

Ensure that the single tap (Fig. 12.9/ 2) is shut off.
Fill agent into the calibration container (max. 30 l).
Set central sprayer boom on/off lever into position "OFF/ AUS.
Switch on agitator by step tap and engage pto shaft - drive pump with at least 300 R.P.M. If necessary,
increase agitation intensity.
Open the single tap (Fig. 12.9/ 2), and by watching the scale insert the desired amount of spray agent.
Top up the missing amount of water.
Normally, the agitator should be switched on from the moment of filling until the end of spraying
operation. However, check with the instructions of the agent manufacturer.

When wanting to mix blends of two or more agents fill into the calibration container
only the proportionally calculated and metered agent amount of each of the
various agents.

12.11.2 Inducting powdery agents and urea

-

Fill sprayer tank half with water.

Set central sprayer boom on/off lever into position "OFF/ AUS.
Switch on agitator by step tap and engage pto shaft. - drive pump with at least 300 R.P.M.
Open the single taps (Fig. 12.9/ 2 and 12.9/ 4) on the calibration container bottom and on the control
unit.
Open the single tap (Fig. 12.9/ 6) for the flushing jet (Fig. 12.9/ 7).

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8
6

9
7

10
3

12
11
9

Fig. 12.9
9

8
7
3

2
1
4
3
5

Fig. 12.10

4
Fig. 12.11

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-

Fill in the calculated and metered amount of spray agent or urea necessary for one tank filling into the
calibration container.
Pump liquid through the calibration container into the filled-in content of the spray agent is completely
diluted.
Shut off single tap (Fig. 12.9/ 6).
Suck off content of calibration container. Flush calibration container once again by the canister flushing
jet (Fig. 12.9/ 9).
The sucking off of the contents inside the calibration container can be speeded up
when the control tap on the filter (Fig. 12.9/ 10) is set in position "filling".

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-

When flushing the calibration container, cover its opening with lid (Fig. 12.9/ 11).

Shut the single taps (Fig. 12.9/ 2 and 12.9/ 4) after sucking empty.
Top up the missing amount of water.
Normally, the agitator should be switched on from the moment of filling until the end of spraying
operation. However, check with the instructions of the agent manufacturer.
Before starting the spraying operation dilute urea completely by pumping the
spray cocktail several times back into the tank. When diluting larger amounts of
urea the spray cocktail's temperature will be drastically lowered so that the urea
is diluting slower. The warmer the water is, the faster and better urea is diluting.
For diluting larger amounts of urea (e.g. 50 kg) please refer to chapter 12.1.4.

12.11.3 Flushing agent canisters by the canister flushing jet

-

12.12

Drive pump with approx. 400 R.P.M. and set spray pressure to approx. 3 bar .
Swivel canister flushing jet upwards and secure.
Place spray agent canister (Fig. 12.9/ 12) upside down over canister flushing jet and open single taps
(Fig. 12.9/ 4 and 12.9/ 8). Let canister be flushed for at least 30 sec.. Suck off flushing liquid

Induction bowl with canister flushing, Order-No.: 713 100

Fig. 12.10/...
1 - Induction bowl for inducting spray agents of any kind including urea.
2 - Screw-on lid.
3 - Hinge arm for swivelling the induction bowl. The induction bowl catched in to predetermined
positions.
4 - Suction hose.
5 - Single tap at the bottom of the induction bowl. When opened, liquid will be sucked off the induction
bowl and transported to the sprayer tank.
6 - Supply hose for the rotating canister flushing jet.
7 - Supply hose for the ring flushing pipe of the induction bowl.
8 - Tap group for on- and off-switching of the canister flushing jet or ring flushing pipe.
9 - Supply hose for tap group; connected to the single tap of the control unit.
Fig. 12.11/...
1 - Bottom sieve; prevents the sucking in of lumps or foreign particles.
2 - Canister flushing jet (rotating jet). For flushing canisters or other containers place canister upside
down above canister flushing jet and press downwards. For flushing the induction bowl close it with
the screw-on lid and open tap for canister flushing jet at the tap group. (Fig. 12.10/ 8).
3 - Pressure plate.
4 - Ring pipe.

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8
7
3

6
1

5
Fig. 12.10

4
5

Fig. 12.12

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12.12.1 Inducting liquid agents
-

Fill sprayer tank half with water.

Ensure that the single tap (Fig. 12.10/ 5) on the induction bowl bottom is closed.
Fill the calculated and calibrated amount of spray agent necessary for one tank filling into the induction
bowl (max. 34 l).
- Set central boom on- and off-control at the switch box into position "0".
- Drive pump with approx. 400 R.P.M. and switch on agitator. If necessary, increase agitation intensity
(please also refer to chapter 7.2).
- Open single tap (Fig. 12.10/ 5)on the induction bowl bottom and suck off the amount required for one
sprayer tank filling.
- Top up the missing amount of water.
-- Normally, the agitator should be switched on from the moment of filling until the end of spraying
operation. However, check with the instructions of the agent manufacturer.
12.12.2 Inducting powdery agents and urea
-

Fill sprayer tank half with water.

Set central sprayer boom on- and off-control at the switch box into position "0".
Drive pump with approx. 400 R.P.M. and switch on agitator. If necessary, increase agitation intensity
(please also refer to chapter 7.2).
Open single taps (Fig. 12.10/ 5 and Fig. 12.10/ 10) on the induction bowl bottom and at the control unit.
Open single tap (Fig. 12.12/ 1) of the ring tube at the tap group.
Fill in the calculated and calibrated amount of agent or urea for one tank filling into the induction bowl.
Pump liquid through the induction bowl until the content is completely diluted.
Shut off single tap (Fig. 12.12/ 1) of the ring tube on the tap group.
Suck empty the induction bowl. Flush induction bowl once again via ring tube (Fig. 12.12/ 2) or via
canister flushing jet (Fig. 12.12/ 3) (at closed opening of induction bowl).
Shut off single tap (Fig. 12.10/ 4) on the induction bowl bottom after having sucked it empty.
Top up the missing amount of water.
Normally, the agitator should be switched on from the moment of filling until the end of spraying
operation. However, check with the instructions of the agent manufacturer.
Before starting the spraying operation dilute urea completely by pumping the
spray cocktail several times back into the tank. When diluting larger amounts of
urea the spray cocktail's temperature will be drastically lowered so that the urea
is diluting slower. The warmer the water is, the faster and better urea is diluting.

12.12.3 Flushing of agent canisters with canister flushing jet

-

Sprayer boom control is switched off and the single tap (Fig. 12.10/ 3) for the induction bowl at the
control unit is shut.
Drive both pumps with approx. 400 R.P.M.
Set spray pressure to 3 bar.
Open the single tap (Fig. 12.12/ 4) for the canister fluszing jet of the tap group (Fig. 12.12/ 3).
Open the single tap (Fig. 12.10/ 10)for the induction bowl on the control unit.
Place canister (Fig. 12.12/ 5) or other containers upside down over the canister flushing jet and press
down for at least 30 sec. The canister will be flushed by the rotating canister flushing jet.
For flushing the induction bowl shut its filling opening with the screw-on lid and flush it by its ring tube
or canister flushing jet.
Open the single tap (Fig. 12.10/ 5) at the induction bowl bottom when the cone of the induction bowl
is filled with liquid. The agitator pump now sucks the flushing liquid from the induction bowl and pumps
it into the sprayer tank.
Shut off the single taps at the control unit, tap group and induction bowl bottom.

12 - 14

9
8

11

1
Fig. 12.13

10 4

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12.13

Electric boom tilting, Order-No.: 723 5000

In difficult terain the position of the sprayer booms in relation to the aera to be sprayed is correctable via
the electric boom tilting - without affecting the swing compensation. Thus the sprayer booms can be guided
parallel with the ground, e. g. with varying track depths or one side driving in a furrow.
For setting the boom tilting the swivel arm (Fig. 12.13/ 1) is moved via the lifting spindle motor
(Fig. 12.13/ 2). The lifting spindle motor is controlled via the switch box (Fig. 12.13/ 3) by turning the setting
knob (Fig. 12.13/ 4). By moving the swivel arm a differing spring pre-tensioning of both springs
(Fig. 12.13/ 5) is achieved. Hereby the boom is brought into the wanted position.
Fig. 12.13/...
12345678910 11 -

Swivel arm.
Lifting spindle motor.
Switch box; place into the retainer.
Setting knob.
Springs.
Battery connecting cable; connect directly to tractor battery. For electric power supply for the switch
box provide plug connection (7).
Plug connection.
Bracket for the socket of electric power supply cable, fix on appropriate place at the tractor.
Retainer for switch box (3); affix on appropriate place at the tractor.
Scale; around the setting knob (4).
Nut of swivel arm.

12.13.1 Alignment of sprayer boom via boom tilting

I
-

The boom tilting of the sprayer boom is only possible with slackened nut
(Fig. 12.13/ 11) of the swivel arm and unlocked swing compensation.

Turn the setting knob (12.13/ 4) for tilting the down folded sprayer boom. The individual points of the
scale represent a certain boom tilting angle. This way a simple boom tilting is provided which can be
faultlessly repeated. By turning back the setting knob to "0" the boom can be brought into horizontal
position from any boom tilting position.

Readjustment of 0-position of the setting knob on the switch box

-

12.14

Align booms parallel with the ground.

Slacken the fixing bolt of the setting knob.
Set the pointer of the setting knob exactly onto scale figure "0" and tighten fixing bolt in this position.

Tractor equipment for electric boom tilting for 2nd tractor

Order-No.: 734 500
Consisting of: battery cable, carrier for socket and retainer for switch box.

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Fig. 12.14

Fig. 12.15

12 - 17

12.15

Traffic options
The traffic regulations advise the use of lighting units on agricultural and forest tractor mounted
implements. Responsible for this are driving unit's owner as well as the operator for adhering to the legal
rules and regulations of the traffic law.
All tractor mounted implements must be equipped:
To the front and to the rear with warning plates and limiting respectively tail lights if they protrude sideways
more than 400 mm over the utmost point of the illuminated areas of the tractor/s limiting lamps. With
warning plates and illumination untis if the tail lights of the tractor are covered respectively their outer end
protrudes more than 1000 mm beyond the tail lights of the tractor to the rear.

12.15.1 Traffic lights for P- and Q-Booms

1. Rear lights (Fig. 12.14/ 1), Order-No.: 431 400
consisting of:
Light combination R. H. and L. H., parking warning plates, licence plate carrier and connecting cable.
2. Position lights to the front, Order-No.: 158 301
Consisting of:
Parking warning plates according to DIN 11 030 with position lights R.H. and L.H. and connecting
cable

12.15.2 Traffic lights for H-boom

1. Rear lights (right hand and left hand) (Fig. 12.15/ 1) , Order-No.: 105 900
2. 2 warning plates, reflecting, red/white striped (Fig. 12.15/ 2), Order No.: 718400

12.16

Wide throw nozzles

For the use of the wide throw nozzles two additional single taps are required on the control unit: These
single taps cannot be remote controlled via solenoid valves. The switching on and off of the spray liquid
feed for the wide throw nozzles is done by engaging and disengaging the tractor pto shaft. The wide throw
nozzles must in any case be matched with the nozzles used on the sprayer boom.

1. 2 nozzles A0C 60, Order-No.: 701 700

suitable for nozzle sizes:

'05' at 2 x 6 m additional working width

'06' at 2 x 5 m additional working width

2. 2 nozzles A0C 80, Order-No.: 702 700

suitable for nozzle sise:

'06' at 2 x 6 m additional working width

'08' at 2 x 5 m additional working width

The total working width can be increased by approx. 6 m with each one of the wide throwing nozzles.
Please determine the actual spraying width of the wide throwing nozzle with water on a suitable surface
for starting the spraying operation. For this first check the setting of the wide throwing nozzle carrier. There
should be a height difference between the wide throwing nozzles and the standard spraying nozzles of
350 - 400 mm.

The use of the wide throwing nozzle is only permissible for the particular use in
spraying rape in full blossom (with fungicides and insecticides) as the lateral
distribution does not come near the accuracy of a flat fan nozzle arranged on a
sprayer boom.

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13.0

Maintenance and care

Before any repair work the sprayer should thoroughly be cleaned with water.
Repair work should be conducted with the pump stopped.
If spare hoses are needed use only original AMAZONE hoses. When fixing use only hose clamps made
of stainless steel.
Repair work inside the sprayer tank may only be conducted after a thorough cleaning. The sprayer tank
should never be entered by any one.

13.1

Check list for maintenance work

Daily maintenance
Pump
Tank
Suction filter
Pressure filter
Pump
Control level
Nozzles

Check oil level

cleaning respectively flushing

Monthly maintenance
Pressure
compensator

check pressure

Pump

Check pistoan diaphragm and exchange if necessary

Check valves, exchange if necessary
Oil change

Control unit
Nozzles

Check pressure gauge

Check lateral distribution and drip-free operation, exchange if necessary

Annual maintenance

After hours of operation

Pump BP 105, BP 151
BP 180, BP 210
-

Oil change every 400 to 450 hours of operation.

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13.2

Trouble shooting in case of faults (please also refer to chapter 9.0)

13.2.1

Pump does not suck up

-

13.2.2

Pump does not bring any pressure

-

13.2.3

Irregular pump delivery (please refer to para. 9.4).

Oil-water-mixture inside the oil filling opening

-

13.3

Clamped in or damaged valves: exchange the valves.

Pump sucks in air, recognisible by air bubbles inside the tank. Check the joints of the suction hose for
leakages.
Clean the filter tap.

Vibrations of the pressure meter needle and oscilating of the spray cone
-

13.2.4

Remove the blockage in the suction system (filter tap, suction hose).
Filter insert of the filter tap had been installed 180* wrong.
Pump sucks in air, hose joint of suction hose (option) should be checked for leaks at the filter tap.

Pump diaphragm defect - exchange diaphragm.

Maintenance of Electronic options

13.3.1 Switch box (SKS) / machine plug

The switch box and machine plug are also maintenance-free.
The boxes should be protected against moisture. If the 48-pin plug is pulled out, it should be cofered by
the cap provided.

13.3.2 Note when welding on the sprayer

When welding is being carried out the computer and switch box must be removed from the machine.

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14.0

Hints for checking the field sprayer

Adhere to the legally advised intervals for sprayer checking by authorised institutions.

14.1

Test manometer connector (option), Order-No.: 710 700

The test pressure meter consists of:
- a plug socket; to be connected at the control unit on the joint of one boom feed section.
- 1/4 inch threaded connection for screwing in the test manometer.

14.2

Connection for pump checking

For checking the pump power (delivery, pressure):
- Take pressure hose with the plug socket off the control unit after having removed the fixing clamp.
- Connect the pressure hose with the plug socket to the test pressure meter.
- Close the pressure joint on the control unit with plugs (option), Order-No.: 730 600.

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15.0

Technical data of the sprayer

15.1

Type
Tractor mounted sprayer: AMAZONE US

15.2

Comments about noise development

The working place related emission value is 74 dB (A), measured in operational condition at closed tractor
cab at the ear of the tractor operator with the implement OPTAC SLM 5.

15.3

Technical data
The technical data for the individual sprayer components as basic implement, sprayer boom, pumps and
control units can be taken from the following tables. As many model varieties are possible, for example,
the individual weights of the various components would have to be added. All mentioned weights and
length measurements should therefore be understood as weights and measurementsto be added .

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15.3.1

Technical data basic implement

All data relate to the basic implement without sprayer boom, without control unit, without pump.

AMAZONE

US 605

US 805

US 1005

US 1205

Tank volume
Actual
Nominal

[l]

680
600

980
800

1130
1000

1310
1200

Filling height

[mm]

1420

1510

1650

1790

Length *
Width
Height

[mm]

680
1750
1980

810
2050
1980

810
2050
1980

810
2050
1980

Net weight

[kg]

122

178

188

199

Three-point mounting

cat.

I + II

II

II

II

0%

2,0 l

0%

2,6 l

Tank level line **

In driving direction to the left hand
In driving direction to the right hand

20 %
20 %

2,0 l
4,6 l

20 %
20 %

3,0 l
10,2 l

Dropping line **
Hill up
Hill down

20 %
20 %

1,8 l
1,9 l

20 %
20 %

2,6 l
3,0 l

Calculatory amount of surplus incl. filter tap

* Measurement from lower link.

** Statement of percentage relates to the tilting in the stated line.
Redommendation: From 50 l-surplus in the tank switch off agitator for spraying empty and correct
spray pressure setting (spray rate). When agitator is switched on the technical surplus amount is
increased compared with the stated values.

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15.3.2

Technical data control units

Control unit

BS

x*

3/5

3/5

5*

manual

manual

electrical *

0,8 - 10 bar

0,8 - 10 bar

0,8 - 10 bar

Agitator (hydraulic)

Pressure meter 0-5 / 25 bar

75 mm, spread
liquid fertiliser proof

Pressure filter (65 meshes)

Return flow device

Automatic metering

9 / 10

9 / 10

18

0,6 / 0,9

0,6 / 0,9

0,6 / 0,9

Central control
Equal pressure control unit
(boom sections)
Pressure adjustment
Pressure range

Weight (kg)
Surplus amount (l)
* Function is remote controlled

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15.3.3

Technical data pumps/pump outfit

Pump outfit

105 l/min

140 l/min

180 l/min

210 l/min

Type of pump

BP 105/20

BP 151/20

BP 180/20

BP 210/20

Delivery at
540 R.P.M.

l/min 2 bar
20 bar

104
101

142
138

191
174

208
202

Power requirement

KW

4,2

5,8

7,3

8,4

Weight

kg

13

24

30

30

3 piston
actuated
diaphragm
pump

4 piston
actuated
diaphragm
pump

6 piston
actuated
diaphragm
pump

6 piston
actuated
disphragm
pump

Pressure
reservoir

Pressure
reservoir

Pump design

Way of pulsation
dampening

Oil dampening Oil dampening

Surplus amount
Pump

0,6

1,6

1,7

1,7

Suction hose

0,4

0,9

0,9

0,9

Pressure hose

0,8

0,8

0,8

0,8

entire pump outfit

1,8

3,3

3,4

3,4

15

26

32

32

Pump outfit
Total weight

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15.3.4

Technical data sprayer booms

P-boom, manually folded and rigid (height adjustable via manual winch without boom-swing
compensation)
Working width

[m]

Number of boom
sections
Number of nozzles
per boom section
from l.h. to r.h.
looking in driving
direction

10

12

12,5

3 o. 5

7-6-7

5-4-6-4-5

5-5-5-5-5

Transport width

[mm]

2560

2560

2560

Length

[mm]

640

640

640

Height of machine
placed on the
ground

[mm]

Nozzle height from to

[mm]

480/1980

480/1980

480/1980

[kg]

138

141 o. 142

144

[l]

3,0

3,3 o. 4,0

4,0

Weight*
Surplus liquid

net weight increased by 5 kg if the optional electric boom tilt adjustment is fitted.

Required driving distance in m for spraying the undiluted surplus liquid irrespective of boom
widths:
-

For all working widths: 100 l/ha 45 m

150 l/ha 30 m
200 l/ha 23 m

250 l/ha 18 m
300 l/ha 15 m
400 l/ha 11 m

Example:
At a spray rate of 200 l/ha the travel distance for emptying the boom corresponds to a distance of approx.
23 m.

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Q-booms, manually folded (including hydr. height adjustment and boom swing compensation)

Working width

[m]

Number of boom
sections
Number of nozzles
per boom section
(from l.h. to r.h.
looking in driving
direction

12

12,5

15

3 o. 5

7-6-7

9-6-9
5-4-6-4-5

5-5-5-5-5

6-6-6-6-6

Transport width

[mm]

2560

2560

2560

2998

Length (+ measure)

[mm]

640

640

640

640

Height of machine
placed on the
ground

[mm]

Nozzle height from /

to

[mm]

480/1980

480/1980

480/1980

480/1980

[kg]

168

171 o. 172

174

198

[l]

3,0

3,3 o. 4,0

4,0

5,2

Weight *
Surplus liquid

10

net weight increased by 5 kg if the optional electric boom tilt adjustment is fitted.

Required driving distance in m for spraying the undiluted surplus liquid irrespective of boom
widths:
-

For all working widths: 100 l/ha 45 m

150 l/ha 30 m
200 l/ha 23 m

250 l/ha 18 m
300 l/ha 15 m
400 l/ha 11 m

Example:
At a spray rate of 200 l/ha the travel distance for emptying the boom corresponds to a distance of approx.
23 m.

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15.3.5

Technical data filling sieve and filter

Aera
cm

Mesh width
mm

2650

1,00

US 600

207

0,32

US 800
US 1000
US 1200

415

0,32

216

0,30

65

216
216

0,20
0,15

80
100

5,07
5,07
5,00

0,15
0,35
0,50

100
50
24

760

1,00

Filling sieve
Filter insert from filter tap
in conjunction with

Pressure filter insertStandard in all control

units
- Special execution
Nozzle filter

Urea filter
(special execution)

up to '015'
up to '04'
up to '05'

Number of
meshes

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15.4

Advice conform execution of the field sprayers

The individual types of the field sprayers are developed by combining various available components (kitsytem).

16 - 0

16.0

Spray rate tables

16.1

Spray rate tables for flat fan nozzles, spraying height above ground: 50 cm
All rates (l/ha) were determined with water. At AUS the corresponding figures will have to be multiplied
by 0,88 and at NP-solvents by 0,85.
AMAZONE - Spray rate table for nozzle size ...015 (green)

ID

AD/DG

XR/LU

Pressure Nozzle ejection

water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0
5,0
6,0
7,0

0,34
0,37
0,42
0,46
0,48
0,50
0,54
0,57
0,59
0,63
0,68
0,76
0,84
0,90

5,5

81,6
89,0
101
110
115
120
130
137
142
152
163
182
199
216

74,2
80,9
91,6
99,9
105
110
118
125
129
138
148
165
181
196

68,2
74,4
84,0
91,6
96,0
100
108
114
118
127
136
152
167
180

Spray rate (l/ha)

6,5
7
7,5

62,8
68,5
77,5
84,5
88,6
92,7
100
106
109
117
126
140
154
166

58,3
63,6
72,0
78,6
82,3
86,1
92,6
97,8
101
109
116
130
142
154

8,5

54,4
59,4
67,2
73,3
76,8
80,3
86,4
91,2
94,4
102
108
121
133
144

51,0
55,6
63,0
68,7
72,0
75,3
81,0
85,5
88,5
95,0
102
114
125
135

47,9
52,3
59,3
64,7
67,7
70,9
76,2
80,5
83,3
89,0
96,0
107
118
127

45,3
49,4
56,0
61,1
64,0
66,9
72,0
76,0
78,7
84,0
91,0
101
112
120

7,5

8,5

73,6
80,3
89,6
97,7
104
109
115
121
126
136
146
163
178
190

69,0
75,0
84,0
91,6
97,5
102
108
114
119
128
137
153
167
179

65,0
71,0
79,0
86,3
91,8
96,0
102
107
111
120
128
144
157
168

61,3
66,9
74,7
81,5
86,7
90,7
96,0
101
105
113
121
136
148
159

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE - Spray rate table for nozzle size ...02 (yellow)

ID

AD/DG

XR/LU

Pressure Nozzle ejection

water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0
5,0
6,0
7,0

0,46
0,50
0,56
0,61
0,65
0,68
0,72
0,76
0,79
0,85
0,91
1,02
1,11
1,19

5,5

Spray rate (l/ha)

6
6,5
7

110
120
134
146
156
163
173
183
190
204
218
245
266
286

100
109
122
133
142
148
157
166
172
185
199
223
242
260

92,0
100
112
122
130
136
144
152
158
170
182
204
222
238

84,9
92,6
103
112
120
126
133
140
146
157
168
188
205
220

78,9
86,0
96,0
105
111
116
123
130
135
146
156
175
191
204

(k.p.h.)

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AMAZONE - Spray rate table for nozzle size ...03 (blue)

ID

AD/DG

XR/LU

Pressure Nozzle ejection

water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0
5,0
6,0
7,0

0,68
0,74
0,84
0,92
0,97
1,01
1,08
1,14
1,18
1,28
1,37
1,51
1,64
1,79

5,5

spray rate (l/ha)

6
6,5
7

7,5

8,5

163
178
202
220
233
244
259
274
283
307
329
362
395
430

148
161
183
200
212
222
236
249
257
279
299
329
359
391

136
148
168
183
194
203
216
228
236
256
274
302
329
358

109
119
134
146
155
162
173
183
189
205
219
242
263
287

102
111
126
138
146
153
162
171
177
192
206
227
246
269

96.0
105
119
129
137
143
153
161
166
181
194
213
232
253

90.7
99.0
112
122
129
135
144
152
157
171
183
201
219
239

8,5

137
149
168
183
194
203
216
228
237
255
273
300
331
356

128
140
158
172
182
190
203
214
223
240
257
283
312
335

121
132
149
163
172
180
192
203
211
227
243
267
295
316

126
138
155
169
179
187
199
210
218
236
253
279
304
330

117
127
144
157
166
174
185
195
202
219
235
259
282
307

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE - Spray rate table for nozzle size ...04

ID

AD/DG

XR/LU

Pressure Nozzle ejection

water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0
5,0
6,0
7,0

0,91
0,99
1,12
1,22
1,29
1,35
1,44
1,52
1,58
1,70
1,82
2,00
2,21
2,37

5,5

218
238
269
293
310
324
346
365
379
408
437
480
530
569

199
217
244
266
281
294
314
332
345
371
397
436
482
517

182
199
224
244
258
270
288
304
316
340
364
400
441
474

spray rate (l/ha)

6,5
7
7,5

168
183
207
226
238
249
266
281
292
314
336
369
407
438

156
170
192
209
221
231
247
261
271
291
312
343
379
406

146
159
179
195
206
215
230
243
253
272
291
320
354
379

(k.p.h.)

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AMAZONE - Spray rate table for nozzle size ...05 (brown)
Pressure Nozzle ejection
water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0
5,0

1,11
1,34
1,36
1,48
1,57
1,64
1,77
1,87
1,94
2,10
2,25
2,48

5,5

267
291
327
357
378
395
424
448
466
504
539
595

243
265
297
324
343
359
386
407
423
458
491
540

223
243
273
298
315
329
353
373
388
420
449
493

spray rate (l/ha)

6,5
7
7,5

205
224
251
274
290
303
327
345
358
388
415
455

191
208
234
255
270
282
303
320
333
360
385
423

177
193
217
237
251
262
283
299
310
336
360
395

8,5

167
182
204
222
236
246
265
280
291
315
337
370

157
171
192
209
222
232
249
263
274
296
317
348

148
162
181
197
210
219
236
249
259
280
299
329

8,5

200
218
245
267
283
296
317
335
348
377
404
452

188
205
230
251
266
278
298
315
328
354
380
425

178
194
218
238
252
264
282
298
309
335
359
402

8,5

265
289
325
355
375
392
421
446
462
500
535
600

249
272
306
334
353
369
396
418
435
471
504
565

236
257
289
315
333
348
374
395
410
444
476
533

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE - Spray rate table for nozzle size ...06

Pressure Nozzle ejection
water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0
5,0

1,33
1,45
1,63
1,78
1,88
1,97
2,11
2,23
2,32
2,51
2,69
3,01

5,5

320
349
391
427
452
473
508
536
557
603
646
723

290
316
355
387
410
429
460
486
506
548
587
657

266
290
326
356
377
394
423
447
465
503
538
603

spray rate (l/ha)

6,5
7
7,5

245
267
301
328
347
363
389
411
428
463
497
556

228
249
280
305
323
338
363
383
398
431
461
517

213
232
261
285
301
315
338
357
371
402
430
482

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE - Spray rate table for nozzle size ...08 (white)

Pressure Nozzle ejection
water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0
5,0

1,77
1,93
2,17
2,37
2,50
2,62
2,81
2,96
3,08
3,33
3,57
4,00

5,5

424
463
520
567
600
628
673
711
739
800
857
960

385
420
472
515
545
570
613
647
670
727
779
873

354
386
433
472
500
523
561
592
616
667
714
800

spray rate (l/ha)

6,5
7
7,5

327
357
400
436
462
483
519
548
569
615
659
738

302
329
371
405
428
448
481
508
528
572
612
685

283
309
346
377
400
418
450
475
493
533
571
640

(k.p.h.)

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16.2

Spray rate table for 3-ray nozzles, spraying height above ground 120 cm
AMAZONE - Spray rate table for 3-ray nozzles yellow
Pressure Nozzle ejection
water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0

0,36
0,39
0,44
0,48
0,50
0,52
0,55
0,58
0,60

0,32
0,35
0,39
0,42
0,44
0,46
0,49
0,52
0,53

5,5

77
83
94
102
106
110
118
124
127

70
75
85
93
96
100
107
112
115

64
69
78
85
88
92
98
103
106

spray rate AUS (l/ha)

6,5
7
7,5
8

8,5

59
64
72
78
81
85
91
95
98

45
49
56
60
62
65
70
73
75

55
60
67
73
75
78
84
88
91

51
55
62
67
70
73
78
82
85

48
52
59
64
66
69
74
77
80

(k.p.h.)

43
47
53
57
59
62
66
69
71

AMAZONE - Spray rate table for 3-ray nozzles red

Pressure Nozzle ejection
water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0

0,61
0,67
0,75
0,79
0,81
0,84
0,89
0,93
0,96

0,54
0,59
0,66
0,69
0,71
0,74
0,78
0,82
0,84

5,5

129
140
158
165
170
176
186
196
202

118
128
144
151
155
160
169
177
183

108
118
132
138
142
147
155
163
168

spray rate AUS (l/ha)

6,5
7
7,5
8

8,5

100
109
122
127
131
136
143
150
155

76
83
93
97
100
104
109
114
118

72
78
88
92
95
98
104
109
112

spray rate AUS (l/ha)

6,5
7
7,5
8

8,5

140
152
171
180
186
196
207
216
222

107
117
132
139
143
150
158
165
169

101
110
124
131
135
141
149
156
160

93
101
114
119
122
126
133
140
144

86
94
105
110
114
118
124
130
134

81
88
99
104
107
111
117
122
126

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE - Spray rate table for 3-ray nozzles blue

Pressure Nozzle ejection
water
(bar)
(l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0

0,86
0,94
1,05
1,11
1,15
1,20
1,26
1,32
1,36

0,76
0,83
0,93
0,98
1,01
1,06
1,12
1,17
1,20

5,5

182
198
223
234
242
254
269
281
288

166
181
203
213
220
231
244
255
262

152
166
186
196
202
212
224
234
240

130
142
159
167
173
182
192
201
206

122
133
149
177
162
170
179
187
192

114
124
140
147
152
159
168
176
180

(k.p.h.)

16 - 4
AMAZONE - Spray rate table for 3-ray nozzles, spraying height above ground 120 cm
Pressure Nozzle ejection
water AUS
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min.)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0

16.3

1,16
1,27
1,42
1,56
1,64
1,73
1,84
1,93
2,01

1,03
1,12
1,26
1,38
1,45
1,54
1,62
1,71
1,78

5,5

247
267
302
331
348
369
390
410
427

225
244
275
301
316
335
355
373
388

206
224
252
277
290
307
325
342
356

spray rate (l/ha)

6,5
7
7,5

190
207
233
255
268
284
301
316
329

177
192
217
237
249
263
279
293
305

165
179
202
221
232
246
260
274
285

8,5

155
168
190
207
217
230
244
256
267

145
158
178
194
204
216
229
241
251

137
149
168
184
193
204
216
228
237

(k.p.h.)

Spray rate table for 5- and 8-hole nozzles (permissible pressure range 1-2 bar)
AMAZONE Spray rate table for metering washer 4916-39, spraying height above ground 100 cm
Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
Water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0

0,43
0,47
0,53
0,58
0,61

0,38
0,42
0,47
0,51
0,54

91
100
113
123
130

Spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

83
91
102
112
118

76
83
94
103
108

70
77
87
95
100

65
71
80
88
93

61
67
75
82
86

57
62
70
77
81

54
59
66
72
76

51
55
63
68
72

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE Spray rate table for metering washer 4916-45, spraying height above ground 100 cm
Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
Water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0

0,56
0,62
0,70
0,77
0,80

0,50
0,55
0,62
0,68
1,71

120
132
149
163
170

Spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

109
120
135
148
155

100
110
124
136
142

92
102
114
126
131

86
94
106
117
122

80
88
99
109
114

75
83
93
102
106

71
78
88
96
100

67
73
83
91
95

(k.p.h.)

16 - 5
AMAZONE Spritztabelle fr Dosierscheibe 4916-55, Spritzhhe 100 cm
Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0

0,86
0,94
1,04
1,14
1,21

0,76
0,83
0,92
1,01
1,07

182
199
221
242
257

spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

166
181
201
220
233

152
166
184
202
214

140
153
170
186
198

130
142
158
173
183

122
133
147
162
171

114
124
138
152
161

107
117
130
143
151

101
111
123
135
143

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE spray rate table for metering washer 4916-63, spraying height above ground 75 cm
Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0

1,10
1,21
1,36
1,49
1,57

0,98
1,07
1,20
1,32
1,39

235
257
288
317
334

spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

214
233
262
288
303

196
214
240
264
278

181
198
222
244
257

168
183
206
226
238

157
171
192
211
222

147
161
180
198
208

138
151
169
186
196

131
143
160
176
185

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE spray rate table for metering washer 4916-72, spraying height above ground75 cm
Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0

1,45
1,60
1,77
1,94
2,05

1,28
1,42
1,57
1,72
1,81

307
341
377
413
434

spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

279
310
343
375
395

256
284
314
344
362

236
262
290
318
334

219
243
269
295
310

205
227
251
275
290

192
213
236
258
272

181
200
222
243
256

171
189
209
229
241

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE spray rate table for metering washer 4916-80, spraying height above ground 75 cm
Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0

1,80
1,92
2,19
2,43
2,54

1,59
1,70
1,94
2,15
2,25

382
408
466
516
540

spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

347
371
423
469
491

318
340
388
430
450

294
314
358
397
415

273
291
333
369
386

254
272
310
344
360

239
255
291
323
337

224
240
274
304
318

212
227
259
287
300

(k.p.h.)

16 - 6

16.4

Spray rate table for drag hose kit (permissible pressure range 1-4 bar)
AMAZONE Spray rate table for metering washer 4916-26
Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
Water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0

0,20
0,22
0,24
0,26
0,28
0,29
0,31
0,32
0,34
0,36
0,39

0,18
0,19
0,21
0,23
0,25
0,26
0,27
0,28
0,30
0,32
0,35

85
93
102
110
119
123
132
136
144
153
166

Spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

77
85
93
100
108
112
120
124
131
139
151

71
78
85
92
99
103
110
113
120
127
138

65
72
78
85
91
95
101
105
111
118
127

61
67
73
79
85
88
94
97
103
109
118

57
62
68
74
79
82
88
91
96
102
110

53
58
64
69
74
77
82
85
90
96
104

50
55
60
65
70
72
77
80
85
90
97

47
52
57
61
66
68
73
76
80
85
92

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE Spray rate table for metering washer 4916-32

Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
Water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0

0,31
0,34
0,38
0,41
0,43
0,45
0,48
0,51
0,53
0,57
0,61

0,27
0,30
0,34
0,36
0,38
0,40
0,42
0,45
0,47
0,50
0,54

132
144
161
174
183
191
204
217
225
242
259

Spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

120
131
147
158
166
174
185
197
205
220
236

110
120
135
145
152
159
170
181
188
202
216

101
111
124
134
141
147
157
167
173
186
199

94
103
115
124
130
137
146
155
161
173
185

88
96
108
116
122
127
136
144
150
161
173

82
90
101
109
114
119
127
135
141
151
162

77
85
95
102
107
112
120
127
132
142
152

73
80
90
97
101
106
113
120
125
135
144

(k.p.h.)

16 - 7
AMAZONE Spray rate table for metering washer 4916-39 (standard)
Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
Water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0

0,43
0,47
0,53
0,58
0,61
0,64
0,68
0,71
0,74
0,79
0,85

0,38
0,41
0,47
0,51
0,53
0,56
0,59
0,62
0,64
0,69
0,74

183
200
224
244
259
272
288
302
315
336
362

Spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

167
182
204
223
236
248
263
274
286
305
329

153
167
187
204
216
227
240
251
262
280
302

141
154
172
188
200
210
222
232
243
258
280

131
143
160
175
185
194
206
215
224
236
259

123
134
150
164
172
181
191
201
209
224
240

114
124
141
154
162
170
180
189
197
210
226

107
117
132
144
152
160
169
177
185
197
212

101
110
126
137
144
151
160
168
175
186
201

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE Spray rate table for metering washer 4916-45

Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
Water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0

0,57
0,62
0,70
0,77
0,81
0,86
0,92
0,96
1,00
1,10
1,16

0,50
0,55
0,62
0,68
0,72
0,76
0,81
0,85
0,89
0,97
1,03

242
263
297
327
344
365
391
408
425
467
492

Spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

220
239
270
297
313
332
355
371
386
425
448

202
219
248
273
287
304
326
340
354
389
411

186
203
229
252
265
281
301
314
327
359
379

173
188
212
234
246
261
279
291
303
334
352

161
176
198
218
229
244
261
272
283
312
329

151
165
186
204
215
228
244
255
266
292
308

142
155
175
192
202
215
230
240
250
275
290

135
146
165
182
192
203
217
227
236
260
274

(k.p.h.)

AMAZONE Spray rate table for metering washer 4916-55

Pressure Nozzle ejection
per metering washer
Water AUS
5
(bar)
(l/min) (l/min)
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,0
2,2
2,5
2,8
3,0
3,5
4,0

0,86
0,93
1,05
1,15
1,22
1,27
1,35
1,43
1,47
1,59
1,69

0,76
0,82
0,93
1,02
1,08
1,12
1,19
1,27
1,30
1,41
1,50

365
395
446
489
518
539
573
607
624
675
718

Spray rate AUS (l/ha)

5,5

6,5

7,5

8,5

332
359
405
444
471
490
521
552
568
614
653

304
329
372
407
432
450
478
506
520
563
598

281
304
343
376
399
415
441
467
480
520
552

261
282
319
349
370
385
410
434
446
482
513

244
263
297
326
346
360
382
405
416
450
479

228
247
278
305
324
337
358
380
390
422
449

215
232
262
287
305
317
337
357
367
397
422

203
219
248
271
288
300
319
337
347
375
399

(k.p.h.)

16 - 8

16 - 9

16.6

Filling table for finishing areas

Travelling distance

Spray rate: 100 l/ha

with boom/working width (m)

(m)

10

12

15

10

20

30

40

16

18

20

21

24

10

50

10

11

12

60

10

11

12

13

14

70

11

11

13

14

15

17

80

10

12

13

14

16

17

19

90

11

14

14

16

18

19

22

100

10

12

15

16

18

20

21

24

200

20

24

30

32

36

40

42

48

300

30

36

45

48

54

60

63

72

400

40

48

60

64

72

80

84

96

500

50

60

75

80

90

100

105

120

For all other spray rates the refilling quantity has to be increased by a multiple.
Example:
Remaining left over distance :
Spray rate:
Arbeitsbreite:

100 m
100 l/ha
12 m

12 l would be the amount of spray cocktail to be refilled..

If the sprayer is equipped with a rinsing water tank which would allow to dilute the surplus amount inside
the sprayer tank, the undiluted surplus amount inside the sprayer boom would have to be deducted from
the refilling amount of 12 litres. This surplus amount inside the boom is at a 12 m boom with 5-fold boom
feed = 4 litres so that the refilling quantity would only be 8 litres.

H. DREYER GmbH & Co.KG

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Tel.:
++49 (5405) 501-0
Telefax: ++49 (5405) 50 11 93
e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.amazone.de

Branch factories at:

D-27794 Hude F-57602 Forbach
Subsidiaries in England and France
Factories for mineral fertiliser broadcasters, field sprayers, seed drills, soil tillage implements,
multi-purpose storing halls and minicipal implements