Croplands GEX Series User manual
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CROPLANDS
SPRAY BOOMS
OPERATORS MANUAL
8/10/2020
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STOP
BEFORE COMMENCING
operation, ENSURE you read
& understand this manual, its
contents, and any additional
information supplied.
MODELS:
MB02 boom
MBX Series booms
MAX Series booms
GEX Series booms
MC6 firebreak boom
ATV Boomless Nozzle kit
MSO under-tree boom
MSC and MSCL-2
Covered booms
Vertiboom
Wheely Boom
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WELCOME
Congratulations on the purchase
of your new Croplands spray
boom. Croplands are in the
business of building and selling
spraying equipment and have
been since 1972 (over 45 years).
We supply sprayers to farmers, contractors,
growers and others involved in growing crops &
controlling pests and diseases.
Use the contact details listed on the back page
to contact our staff during business hours. After
hours, e-mail us and expect a reply the following
morning. We trust you will get years of good use
from your Croplands spray boom.
Yours sincerely,
Sean Mulvaney
General Manager.
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CONTENTS
1. Warranty policy 5
2. Foreword 5
3. Safety information 6
4. Product identification and specification 8
5. Boom assembly and installation 18
6. Precautions and instructions during 29
installation and use
7. Liquid plumbing and nozzles 39
8. Boom sprayer calibration 40
9. Maintenance 41
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Terminology
These terms/symbols used throughout this manual:
About This Manual
This manual provides assembly, setting up,
operating and maintenance instructions for the
spray booms of the Croplands Optima boom
range. All types of the Croplands Optima range
of spray booms are in the Identification and/or in
the Specification Chapter. Some model types also
have different options available. Some features
explained in this manual may not be applicable to
your boom.
Please pass on this manual with the sprayer
or boom at the time of resale for use by the
new owner.
NOTE
To convey useful operating information.
CAUTION
To highlight potential injury or
machinery damage.
WARNING
To stress potential dangers and the
importance of personal safety.
DANGER
Probability of death or serious
injury if accident an occurs.
Croplands has taken steps to ensure this operator’s manual is as current and as accurate as possible. Due to the ever changing markets
of cropping and farming, Croplands is constantly striving to be at the forefront of innovation and technology. While the information
in this manual is considered accurate at the time of writing, Croplands reserves the right to change this information without notice.
Croplands will not accept liability for any inaccuracy in this publication, or changes forthwith.
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NOTE
For full conditions of warranty and
warranty policy, please see the
Warranty & Pre-Delivery booklet
provided with this boom or sprayer
(if included as a part of the sprayer).
SECTION 1: WARRANTY POLICY
Refer to your Croplands Warranty and Pre-delivery Booklet supplied with your spray boom.
Always make contact with your Croplands Dealer first and foremost for warranty matters.
SECTION 2: FOREWORD
Croplands Equipment is a subsidiary of Nufarm
Australia Ltd and operates as Croplands Equipment
Pty Ltd in Australia and Croplands Equipment
Ltd in New Zealand. Croplands are a leading
manufacturer and supplier of spraying equipment.
This operator’s manual covers the Croplands’
Optima range of spraying booms from 2 metres
width to 12 metres width and includes the GEX
series Hydraulic folding booms. Croplands Optima
spray booms are commonly fitted to our Linkage
AgriPak sprayers, trailed 12-volt sprayers, Traymount
sprayers and larger Pony trailed sprayers.
The Hydralink MHL boom (sometimes referred to as
the BDX boom) is supplied with a separate manual
for the BDX boom. See page 28 for more details.
Manufactured to a high standard for use in
Agriculture and Horticulture, every effort has been
made to include all information needed for the
correct use of your spray boom.
As the owner of a Croplands product, please read
this manual thoroughly to fully familiarise yourself
with all aspects of the safe and correct operation
of your boom. Maintenance information and
useful tips have been included. We trust you will
use these tips to get the best from your boom.
WARNING
Read and understand this
operators’ manual before operating
the spray boom.
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SECTION 3: SAFETY
INFORMATION
Please refer to the Croplands 20 page Safety
Manual, part number “GP-SAFE-A” which will
be supplied with this product. If for any reason
the Safety manual is not available, please see
your dealer, Croplands Customer service or the
Croplands Web Site to obtain a copy.
This product should not be operated before first
reading and understanding the full safety manual.
Be especially vigilant of the PTO shaft and high
pressure oil leaks.
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SAFETY
MANUAL
OPERATORS
STOP
BEFORE COMMENCING
operation, ENSURE you read
& understand this manual, its
contents, and any additional
information supplied.
GP-SAFE-A | Update 1
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SAFETY SIGNS AND DECALS
All signs and decals for sprayer safety and
operation must be maintained in good order and
replaced if damaged or missing. Most Croplands
labels have a part number printed on the decal to
aid identification and replacement.
Some examples are shown below.
Part No: XD -123
WARNING
!
1. Read your operators manual thoroughly before
operating the srayer.
2. Inspect hoses, connections and nozzles daily.
3. Clean filters regularly.
4. Always follow correct maintenance schedules
outlined in operator’s manuals.
5. Always read chemical manufacturers labels before use.
6. Always observe all warnings on chemical products.
7. Regularly check all nuts and bolts are tight.
8. Always wear rubber gloves and wash sprayer down
before doing any repair or maintenance work.
9. Do not ride on sprayer when moving.
10.Keep clear of moving parts when sprayer is operating.
11. Always keep guards in place when sprayer is operating.
12. Be sure tank lid is closed before operating basket
mixing facility.
13. Stand well clear of sprayer when operating.
14. Do not disconnect hoses, nozzles or filters while
sprayer is operating.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd XD-123MS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Part No: XD-181
Part No: XD-182
Part No: XD-190
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SECTION 4: PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION &
SPECIFICATIONS
Always use the serial number of the Optima
boom when requesting service information or
when ordering parts. Where a serial plate is not
provided, please use the part number from the
bar code affixed to this manual or the Warranty
& Pre-Delivery booklet. Early models or later
models may use different parts, or it may be
necessary to use a different procedure for specific
service operations.
Where the boom is supplied as a part of a
complete sprayer including boom, please use
the serial number attached to the sprayer when
requesting service information.
Boom Models
(i) MB02, MBX03, MBX04 & MBX06
(ii) MAX08, MAX10, MAX12L
and Leveling device
(iii) GEX6H, GEX8H, GEX10H
(iv) Boomless nozzle kits
(v) Specialty booms - Under-Tree,
Firebreak, Shrouded boom, Vertiboom &
Wheely boom
(vi) MHL12 & MHL15 Hydralink booms
(vii) Optional Extras
(nozzles, suspension kits etc)
AirMix low drift air-induction nozzles fitted
standard to Croplands booms
NOTE
For further information on Croplands
sprayers & booms,
see www. croplands.com.au
WARNING
Ensure your vehicle is rated for the
weight of the sprayer and/or boom
when full of of liquid. Failure to do this
may cause instability and serious injury.
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MB02 boom
» Single stainless steel tube with end cap one end,
inlet with hosetail on opposite end
» Non-drip nozzle bodies fitted to boom tube at
500mm spacing
» AirMix® low-drift nozzles and caps fitted to
nozzle bodies with nozzle filters under each cap
» Clamps with u-bolts supplied
» Typically fitted to ATV bikes and small trailed
sprayers for small areas
MBX Series Manual Cross-fold Booms
» Galvanised steel construction with stainless steel
boom tubes
» Nozzles are protected being placed above the
boom rail
» Non-drip nozzles bodies with AirMix® low-drift
nozzles fitted
» Adjustable tension spring breakaway for each
boom arm to ensure the arm returns to position
» Folds neatly behind the sprayer or vehicle
– typically used on small 3-point linkage
sprayers, Traymount units, RTV & utility vehicles
& small trailed sprayers
Product update, all MBX and MAX booms now
use forked hose fittings.
MBX03
» 3 metre galvanised boom; 6 non-drip nozzles
at 500mm spacings. 1.25 metres folded width;
0.85 metres folded height. Dry Weight - 25kg.
MBX04
» 4 metre galvanised boom; 8 non-drip nozzles
at 500mm spacings. 1.25 metres folded width;
0.85 metres folded height. Dry Weight - 28 kg.
MBX06
» 6 metre galvanised boom; 12 non-drip nozzles
at 500mm spacing. 1.95 metres folded width;
1.15 metres folded height. Dry Weight - 36 kg.
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MAX Series Manual Cross-fold Booms
» Rugged galvanised steel construction with stainless
steel boom tubes
» Nozzles are protected being placed above the
boom rail
» Non-drip nozzles bodies with AirMix® low-drift
nozzles fitted
» Adjustable tension spring breakaway for each
boom arm to ensure the arm returns to position
» Folds neatly behind the sprayer or vehicle
– typically used on larger linkage sprayers,
Traymount sprayers, utility vehicles & larger trailed
sprayers to 2000 litres
Product update, all MBX and MAX booms now use
forked hose fittings.
Models:
MAX08
» 8 metre galvanised boom; 16 non-drip nozzles
at 500mm spacings. 2.07 metres folded width;
1.8 metres folded height. Dry Weight - 82kg.
MAX10
» 10 metre galvanised boom; 20 non-drip nozzles
at 500mm spacings. 2.07 metres folded width; 1.8
metres folded height. Dry Weight - 90 kg.
MAX12L
» 12 metre galvanised boom plus leveler; 24 non-
drip nozzles at 500mm spacings. 2.07 metres
folded width; 2.1 metres folded height. Dry
Weight - 130 kg.
SELF-LEVELER
» Optional Leveling device (standard on 12 metre
boom) - allows boom to self-level on undulating
ground. An ideal option for rougher country or
where ground is undulating and uneven. Weight
- 28 kg.
Self Leveller
This manual suits for next models
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