Hardi MEGA 230 User manual
MEGA 230/350 CENTRIFUGAL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10545903 (3/96)
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HARDI MEGA 230 / 350 CENTRIFUGAL OPERATORS MANUAL
Part No. 105459 3/96
MEGA 230 /350 CENTRIFUGAL
OPERATORS MANUAL
HARDI reserves the right to make changes in design,
material, or specification without notice thereof.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 7
2.0 SAFETY INFORMATION 8
2.1 Follow Safety Instructions 9
2.2 Operating the Sprayer Safely 9
2.3 Handling Chemical Products Safely 11
2.4 Local Poison Information Center 12
3.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 13
4.0 ASSEMBLING THE MEGA SPRAYER 14
4.1 Lifting points 14
4.2 Preparing Wings for Installation 15
4.3 Installing Boom Wings 15
4.4 Mounting Hydraulic Hoses 16
4.5 Installing Center Frame Spray Tube Assembly 18
4.6 Adjusting Center Cables 19
4.7 Attaching Feed Hoses - Three Valve System 20
4.8 Performing Final Inspection 21
5.0 MOUNTING THE MEGA SPRAYER 22
5.1 Dismounting the Mega Sprayer 23
5.2 P.T.O. Shaft Operator Safety 24
5.3 Installation of P.T.O. Shaft 24
5.4 Hydraulic Requirements with Eagle Boom 27
5.5 Hydraulic Hook-Up 27
5.6 HZ Hydraulics 28
5.7 Installation of Handle 28
5.8 Electric Hook-Up of Handle 28
5.9 Control Box for E.S.C. Controls 29
6.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 30
6.1 Filling the Main Tank 30
6.2 Filling the Flush Tanks 30
6.3 Standard Sprayer Plumbing Diagram 30
6.4 Operating The Mega Boom 31
6.5 Unfolding & Folding the Boom (HY Hydraulics) 31
6.6 Unfolding & Folding the Boom (HZ Hydraulics) 32
6.7 Tilting the Boom (HZ Models Only) 32
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Continued
6.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)
6.8 Operation of the ESC Controls 33
6.9 Agitation Adjustment 35
6.10 Manifold System 36
6.11 Manifold System Operating Instructions 38
6.12 Agitation Bypass Valve Operation (Optional) 39
6.13 Operation of the Tank Drain Valve 39
6.14 Nozzle Selection 41
6.15 Calibration 44
7.0 MAINTENANCE 48
7.1 Cleaning the Sprayer 48
7.2 Filters 50
7.3 Lubrication 51
7.4 Greasing the H-Frame & Center Frame 52
7.5 Greasing the Boom 53
7.6 Lubrication of Chain & Sprocket 54
7.7 Greasing the Breakaway Clutch 54
7.8 Maintenance of Triplets 55
8.0 ADJUSTMENTS 56
8.1 Adjustment & Maintenance Intervals 56
8.2 Checking and Adjusting Sprocket Timing 57
8.3 Aligning Wing Assemblies 57
8.4 Aligning Intermediate and Outer Boom Sections 58
8.5 Adjusting Front Fold Cables 59
8.6 Adjusting Breakaway Clutch Tension 60
8.7 Adjusting Boom Wing to be Level 61
8.8 Adjusting Floating Frame Pivots 63
8.9 Adjusting Boom Transport Postion 64
8.10 Adjusting Rear Cable 64
9.0 WINTER STORAGE 65
10.0 OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS 66
10.1 Nozzle Tubes and Fittings 67
10.2 Checking the Valve Cone in Distributor Valves 67
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Continued
10.0 OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS (cont'd)
10.3 Emergency Operation of E.S.C. Control 68
10.4 Level Indicator 68
11.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 69
11.1 General Spray Systems 69
11.2 Foam Marker 71
11.3 Flush & RinseTM 72
11.4 Chemical Filler 72
11.5 Hydraulics 73
11.6 HY Hydraulics - Schematic 74
11.7 HZ Hydraulics - Schematic 75
12.0 ACCESSORIES 76
12.1 Chemical Filler 76
12.2 Chemical Filler Rinse Kit 76
12.3 Flush System 77
12.4 Tank Rinse System 78
12.5 Foam Marker System 79
12.6 Nurse Tank Quick Fill 80
12.7 Front Tank 80
12.8 Suction Filter 81
12.9 Agitation Shut-Off Valve 81
13.0 WARRANTY POLICY AND CONDITIONS 82
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HARDI MEGA 230 / 350 CENTRIFUGAL OPERATORS MANUAL
Dear Owner,
Thank you for purchasing a HARDI product and welcome to the ever-
increasing family of HARDI sprayer owners.
Our sprayers and accessories are rapidly becoming a familiar sight on
North American farms. We believe that this results from growers
becoming increasingly conscious of crop protection input costs and the
vital need for cost effective spray application equipment.
Please take the time to thoroughly read the Operator’s Manual before
using your equipment. You will find many helpful hints as well as
important safety and operation information.
Some of the features on your HARDI sprayer were suggested by
growers. There is no substitute for “on farm” experience and we invite
your comments and suggestions.
Please address your correspondence to the Service Manager at one of
these branches:
Sincerely,
Tom L. Kinzenbaw
President
HARDI MIDWEST HARDI GREAT LAKES
1500 West 76th St. 290 Sovereign Rd.
Davenport, Iowa 52806 London, Ontario N6M 1B3
Phone: (319) 386-1730 Phone: (519) 659-2771
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Fig. 1
MEGA 350 W/ 60' EAGLE BOOM
Fig. 2
MEGA 350 W/ 60' EAGLE BOOM
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HARDI MEGA 230 / 350 CENTRIFUGAL OPERATORS MANUAL
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The HARDI MEGA models consist of a pump, frame with a tank that has
either 230 or 350 gallon capacities, ESC-Controls (Electric Control),
Manifold system, P.T.O. shaft and a 60' hydraulic folding Eagle series
spray boom. The 230 gallon model will mount directly to a category II & III
3-point hitch as well as to a category II and category III quick hitch. The
350 gallon model will mount directly to a category III 3-point hitch and
category III & category IIIN quick hitch. A pin kit is available for mounting
the 350 gallon to category II 3-point link arms.
The tank, made of impact-proof and chemical resistant polyethylene, has
a purposeful design with no sharp corners, for easy cleaning. A large,
easy to read tank contents indicator is placed in front of the tank. A step
and platform is placed at the right hand side of the sprayer for easy
access to the tank filling hole.
The ESC (electric control) unit consists of: on/off control valve, pressure
regulating valve, pressure gauge and distribution valves with pressure
equalization feature.
The "Manifold System" features color coded three way valves on suction
and pressure sides of the liquid control system. It allows for safe and
simple use of the sprayer and accessories from one position.
The Self-Cleaning Filter screens out impurities from the spray solution
which are recirculated back to the main tank while clean solution is
constantly being supplied to the boom.
The Eagle hydraulic series boom is available with either 3(HY model) or 5
(HZ model) hydraulic cylinders. The base version being the HY model,
includes boom height adjustment and fold/unfold features all controlled
from the tractor. The HZ model has all the same features as the HY
model but also includes individual wing tilt and fold as added features.
Both versions require single and double acting hydraulic outlets on the
tractor as well as a 12V connection for the HZ model.
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ALWAYS WATCH FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IT MEANS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
WARNING
WARNING
ALWAYS READ OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE
USING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT REMOVE ANY SAFETY DEVICES OR
SHIELDS. NEVER SERVICE, CLEAN OR REPAIR A
MACHINE WHILE IT IS OPERATING
2.0 SAFETY INFORMATION
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