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Jacto CONDOR B-12 Operator's Manual

Summary of CONDOR B-12

  • Page 1

    MÁquinas agrÍcolas jacto s.A. Rua dr. Luiz miranda, 1650 17580-000 - pompéia - sp - brasil tel.: +55 14 3405-2100 fax: +55 14 3452-1916 e-mail: export@jacto.Com.Br home page: www.Jacto.Com.Br operator’s manual english version - mi-0057 edition - 10/2006 code - 668822 condor b-12/bx-12/em.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    3 the agrochemicals application has become a largely used pratice by farmers in order to achieve higher and economical production. As it is a work that can bring risks to the human being, environment and crops as well, jacto has always been concerned with the proper use of its spraying machineries i...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    4 table of contents safety instructions handling agricultural sprayers ....................................................................................... 05 handling chemicals ........................................................................................................ 06 safety deca...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    5 this sprayer was carefully designed and built so as to give you the maximum production, saving, easy operation and safety. Therefore, you or anyone else who is going to operate, maintain and work around this sprayer must read and understand this manual thoroughly in order to be familiar with all t...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    6 obligatory individual protective equipment for handling and spraying chemicals: - long-sleeved working clothes - impermeable apron or coverall - impermeable gloves - impermeable wide-brimmed hat - boots - special protective masks equipped with appropriate filters for each type of product safety in...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    7 decals safety decals are placed on the equipment to reduce the risk of damages or accidents to the operator or to the equipment during the use. Before operating the equipment, identify and understand the mean of all decals, through this page. Keep them in good repair, clean and legible. Replade th...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    8 p/n: 997841 p/n: 013169 final test of the equipment. P/n: 169128 attention: never pull the lever without the chemical container over the container rinse nozzle. P/n: 379115 attention: obligatory use of protective mask. Attention: risk of serious injuries. Do not make any operation on the pto shaft...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    9 safety instructions safety measures attention: this safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages. When you see it, be alert to any possibility of personal injury or death. - keep all the protectors on their proper places. - remove the controls installed on the tractor before disconnect...

  • Page 10: Sprayer Presentation

    10 sprayer presentation specifications length (m) ............................................................................... 1.35 width (m) ................................................................................ 1.55 height (m) .............................................................

  • Page 11: Sprayer Presentation

    11 sprayer presentation specifications length (m) ............................................................................... 1.35 width (m) ................................................................................. 1.55 height (m) ............................................................

  • Page 12: Sprayer Presentation

    12 specifications length (m) ............................................................................... 1.45 width (m) ................................................................................. 1.27 height (m) .................................................................................

  • Page 13: Sprayer Presentation

    13 specification length (m) ................................................................................ Width (m) ................................................................................. Height (m) ................................................................................. Weight...

  • Page 14: Main Components of Sprayer

    14 main components of sprayer suction filter located between the tank and the pump, the suction filter is specifically designed to prevent dirt or impurities from reaching the pump. It has an easily reached shut off valve which obstructs the liquid flow for filter cleaning, filtering elements changi...

  • Page 15: Main Components of Sprayer

    15 main components of sprayer your sprayer may be equipped with jacto var or masterflow control valve. Identify it in the drawings below and proceed as directed. Knob pressure gauge (1) masterflow v.A.R. Control valve (condor: m-12/75 / s-12/75 / em/75 / s-em/75 / 800 b-12/75 / bx- 12-75) this is a ...

  • Page 16: Main Components of Sprayer

    16 main components of sprayer ags single nozzle holder condor: m-12/75 / s-12/75 / 800 b-12/75 / bx-12/75 / bx-12/75 mf the ags single nozzle holder ags is mounted with a ceramic cone nozzle (m-12/75 / s-12/75 / 800 b-12/75) or stainless steel cone nozzle (bx-12/75 / bx-12/75 mf). It has a nondrip v...

  • Page 17

    17 main of components of sprayer note: for instructions in detail, please refer to the section maintenance - pto shaft. Filter tank compressor control valve fuse foam nozzle foam marker (optional) this accessory is specifically designed to mark off the application band width with foam so as to preve...

  • Page 18: Main Components of Sprayer

    18 main components of sprayer line filter (optional) jacto also offers line filters for the spray circuit of boom sprayer. For each boom section there is a filter to be assembled on the pressure line. This filter has 80-mesh screen and optimize the filtration to the nozzles. To match some sprayers a...

  • Page 19: Main Components of Sprayer

    19 main components of sprayer filling with filling device (model ej-250) put 50 liters of water into the tank. Remove the plastic cap of the primary valve (2) and set the lever to the filling position. Connect the filling device hose (1) to the primary valve (2). Place the filling device (3) in the ...

  • Page 20: Operational Procedures

    20 change the oil of the pump and gearbox ......................... Tighten the belts .............................................................. Clean and check the pressure regulator components .... Clean the inside and outside of the sprayer, and paint the parts subject to corrosion with lubri...

  • Page 21: Choosing The Ideal Tractor

    21 choosing the ideal tractor attention the numbers above refer to the sprayers only. As for the tractor, please consult its operator's manual. Choosing the tractor considering the hydraulic system lift capacity the tractor should have lift capacity above the sum of the sprayer net weight (sprayer w...

  • Page 22: Setting Up Tractor

    22 levelling box to adjust the transversal levelling of the sprayer, turn the crank (1) on the levelling box. Adjusting the third point release the lock (1) and turn the sleeve (2) to adjus the length of the third point arm. During transport, fasten the plate of the third point bar to the pin (3) of...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Tractor

    23 setting up tractor third point frame the third point frame has two positions (1 and 2) to install the third arm and two positions to install the frame lower pin. Thus there are four different positions for this assembly. - adjusting parts to hitch to the tractor's three-point suspension holes pos...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Sprayer

    24 connecting the sprayer drawbar attention before cutting the bars, check for all possibilities of movement of the sprayer on the lifting arms and third point. Make sure the hitch pins locks are correctly installed. For instructions in detail, please refer to the section maintenance - pto shaft. - ...

  • Page 25: Assembling The Booms

    25 assembling the booms installing the manual lift install the manual lift on the chassis and fasten it with the clamp and bolts, as shown in the figure below. Pass the rope through the sheave and attach it to the reel. Assembling the central boom central boom central boom support manual lift iii re...

  • Page 26: Assembling The Booms

    26 connecting the hoses the connection of the hoses going from the control valve to the booms on the sprayers mounted with var or masterflow control valve is the same. Assembling the booms assembling the booms (condor bx-12/75 / bx 12/75 mf / pj-600 bx-10 mf) assemble the booms as shown in the detai...

  • Page 27: Operation and Adjustments

    27 a successful spray application does not depend only on a good sprayer or correct use of the chemicals but also on factors to be determined in the field under specialized orientation. Among these factors, some concepts should be part of a criterion of evaluation so that positive results may be att...

  • Page 28: Operations and Adjustments

    28 operations and adjustments v.A.R. Control valve condor: m-12/75 / s-12/75 / 800 b-12/75 / em/75 / s-em/75 / bx-12/75 this is a two-stage pressure regulator which provides great sensitiveness in the calibrations. The first stage is for calibration from 0.7 to 4.2 kg/cm² (10 to 60 psi), normally us...

  • Page 29: Operation and Adjustments

    29 operation and adjustments operating the masterflow control valve to calibrate the working pressure, proceed as follows: 01 - run the tractor pto and gradually accelerate until reaching 540 rpm. 02 -set the relief lever to the p (pressure) position (fig. A). 03 - to increase the pressure, turn the...

  • Page 30: Operation and Adjustments

    30 operation and adjustments masterflow control valve to calibrate each boom section, proceed as follows: 01.Run the sprayer and open the flow to all boom sections. 02.Set the relief lever (1) to the p (pressure) position. 03.Set the levers (2), (3), (4) and (5) to point downward. 04.Check the press...

  • Page 31: Operation And Adjustments

    31 operation and adjustments the chemicals are packaged in appropriate containers for each type of product. After emptying the containers, they must be discarded in a safety way, in order not to poison the man and the environment. It is very important , before any discard of empty containers, to rem...

  • Page 32: Operation and Adjustments

    32 operation and adjustments - hold the chemical container over the rinse nozzle and pull the directional valve lever to wash inside the container. Note: with the chemical container over the rinse nozzle, make circular movements to reach all internal walls of the chemical container with the water je...

  • Page 33: Hollow Cone Nozzle

    33 hollow cone nozzle high quality ceramic series ja operation and adjustments *nozzles strainers: use 50 or 60 mesh for all nozzle models. Table 01 - flow rate series ja hollow cone nozzles are produced by processes developed for exacting markets of mechanical engineering, space and aerospace indus...

  • Page 34: Operation And Adjustments

    34 operation and adjustments tractor speed (km/h) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 spraying volume (l/ha) 96 114 150 165 129 156 198 231 192 228 300 339 264 318 402 471 375 453 573 666 480 579 732 855 77 91 120 132 103 125 158 185 154 182 240 271 211 254 322 377 300 362 458 533 384 463 586 684 64 76 100 110 86 ...

  • Page 35: Operation and Adjustments

    35 operation and adjustments technical characteristics spray pattern ............................................. Even fan spray angle ................................................. 110 degrees at 15 psi 115 degrees at 30 psi 120 degrees at 45 psi material ..........................................

  • Page 36: Operation And Adjustments

    36 specify nozzle model and part #. Ex: nozzle 110-uf-02, part # 564401. Ordering tractor speed (km/h) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 spray volume (l/ha) 78 111 117 114 153 177 141 204 231 228 315 357 62 89 94 91 122 142 113 163 185 182 252 286 52 74 78 76 102 118 94 136 154 152 210 238 45 63 67 65 87 101 81 ...

  • Page 37: Operation and Adjustments

    37 nozzle part # jd-10a 717942 jd-12p 717174 specify nozzle model and part #. Ex.: nozzle jd-10a, part # 717942. Ordering operation and adjustments stainless steel cone nozzles series jd-10a & jd-12p the series jd hollow cone nozzles, made in stainless steel, are recommended for low pressure applica...

  • Page 38: Operation and Adjustments

    38 operation and adjustments attention the numbers shown in the above example are illustrative. The correct calibration should be done according to instructions of a technician of trust. Sprayer calibration the safety of people, animals and environment depends on correct spray appications. Therefore...

  • Page 39: Operation And Adjustments

    39 operation and adjustments before calibrating the sprayer check the following: - suction filter: dirts - hoses: twisted or bored; - pressure regulator components (valve seat, valve and spring): wear or dirts; - pump: proper lubrication (oil level and grease) and leakages; - nozzles: same model, we...

  • Page 40: Operation and Adjustments

    40 before calibrating the sprayer equipped with gun or lance check the following: - suction filter: dirts; - hoses: twisted or bored; - pressure regulator components (valve seat, valve and spring): wear or dirts; - pump: proper lubrication (oil level and grease) and leakages; - nozzles: same model, ...

  • Page 41: Operation And Adjustments

    41 10- repeat this operation twice and take the average, adding time 1 and time 2 and dividing by two (e.G.: time 1 = 29s; time 2 = 31s; 29 + 31 = 60s; 60 ÷ 2 = 30s average, that is the time it takes to spray the distance previously obtained in "item 4", which is 50m). 11- stop the tractor with the ...

  • Page 42: Operation and Adjustments

    42 preparing the chemical mixture attention always follow technical recommendations when handling chemicals. Always use the following individual protective clothing when handling chemicals: - impermeable wide-brimmeed hat - goggles - mask - long-sleeved working clothes - impermeable gloves - imperme...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    43 maintenance - daily, after finishing the spray application, put clear water in the tank, remove the nozzles and run the sprayer till empty. - clean and reinstall the nozzles and strainers. - clean the main filter. - wash the outside and inside of the sprayer. This procedure will avoid future prob...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    44 maintenance ags single antidrip nozzle body condor: m-12/75 / s-12/75 / 800 b-12/75 / bx-12/75 / bx-12/75 mf) clean the nozzles and strainers daily or whenever necessary. Cone nozzle antidrip valve nozzle body lock strainer nozzle (cone or flat fan) nozzle cap flat fan nozzle nozzle maintenance a...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    45 maintenance lubrication points attention stop the sprayer and turn off the tractor engine and pto before servicing any part of the equipment. Pto shaft lubricate daily. For instructions in detail please refer to the section maintenance - pto shaft. Grease lubrication table specifications qty. Pro...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    46 maintenance hose reels (condor: em/75 / s-em/75) lubricate every 100 hours. Mechanical agitator (condor: s-12/75 / s-em/75) lubricate daily. Belt tightening (condor: s-12/75 / s-em/75) loosen the nut (1). Slide the pulley (2). Retighten the nut (3). Agitator (condor: s-12/75 / s-em/75) to elimina...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    47 maintenance 02- servicing a) disassembling 1- remove the lock screw. 2- turn the guard cone until the indicated position. 3- pull the guard cone. 4- remove the sliding ring. B) assembling 5-clean and lubricate the male and female tubes. 6-install the sliding ring into the fitting with the grooves...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    48 maintenance winter storage in areas where temperatures drop to 0º or less, the water accumulated in the pump can freeze and cause serious damage. Control valve filter valve pressure hose ring plastic cap (1) primary valve (2) filling position tank main filter working position pump procedures - em...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    49 maintenance problems - causes - corrections whenever jacto sprayers equipped with piston pumps present problems, try to classifiy them in one of the following four groups. Control valve trouble-shooting tank primary valve boom return hose pressure hose spray lance filter pump c) pressure oscillat...

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    50 maintenance probable causes corrections b - pressure deficiency check the connections and the o'rings of the tank outlet and the pump inlet. Check the valve and valve seat. 2- valve closed (quick shut-off). 5- air in the system. 6- pressure regulator. 8- low pumping capacity. 1- pto not turning. ...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    51 maintenance trouble-shooting corrections probable causes check belt tension and tighten if necessary. 1- loose belts. 2- air in the intake system. 3- pressure regulator. C - pressure oscilation check the regulator components and clean or replace if necessary. Check for damaged hoses, filter packi...

  • Page 52: General Care

    52 safety guidelines when using the equipment and chemicals we warn the owners and users that the unreasonable use of this equipment and the chemicals applied may cause damage to people, properties, animals and environment. Read carefully and understand thoroughly this manual and the recommendations...

  • Page 53

    53 mÁquinas agrÍcolas jacto s.A. Warrants the equipment described herein and agrees to repair or replace parts and components which, under normal operation and wear, following the technical recommendations, show defects in material or workmanship. Warranty period: - one (1) year from the purchase da...

  • Page 54: Product Registration Card

    Product registration card invoice number: date: / / retailing dealer: phone: city: state: sprayer: model: series: sprayer no.: pump no.: original retail purchaser: address: phone: city: state: purchase date by the original retail purchaser: / / the warranty is in force as of this date: / / retail pu...