Agromehanika AGS 2500 EN-HP User manual

TRAILED TRACTOR SPRAYERS
AGS 2500/3000 EN-HP
AND SPRAYING BOOMS
12m-HP, 15m-HP, 16m-HP,
18m-HP, 21m-HP, 24m-HP
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
rev.2016/12
AGROMEHANIKA reserves the right to design modifications or product changes, without any liabilities to
inform the customer before and after each change.

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INDEX
1GENERAL............................................................................................................1
2HEALTH-SAFETY WARNINGS AND MEASURES ............................................2
2.1 Safety signs ...................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Maintenance of safety signs.........................................................................................................................2
2.3 Readiness for danger ...................................................................................................................................2
2.4 Removing unauthorized persons ................................................................................................................2
2.5 Safety in handling with chemical products................................................................................................3
2.6 Labels for danger, according to danger level ............................................................................................4
2.7 Danger of mechanical injuries ....................................................................................................................4
2.8 Dangers, caused by liquids under high pressure.......................................................................................5
2.9 Working place of operator..........................................................................................................................5
2.10 Personal protection .................................................................................................................................6
2.11 Protection of respiratory system............................................................................................................6
2.12 Skin protection ........................................................................................................................................7
2.13 Maintaining protection equipment........................................................................................................7
2.14 Safe operation..........................................................................................................................................7
2.15 Safe maintenance.....................................................................................................................................8
2.16 Road transport ........................................................................................................................................8
2.17 Procedures in accidents with chemicals ................................................................................................9
2.18 Regulations regarding machine use.......................................................................................................9
3SAFETY SIGNS ON MACHINE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ...................10
4MACHINE DESCRIPTION.................................................................................12
4.1 Lifting points ..............................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Machine identification...............................................................................................................................13
4.2.1 Machine identification plate...............................................................................................................13
4.2.2 Spraying equipment identification plate.............................................................................................13
4.2.3 Pump identification plate....................................................................................................................13
4.3 Sprayer component parts..........................................................................................................................14
4.4 Additional equipment................................................................................................................................16
5CONNECTING SPRAYER TO TRACTOR ........................................................17
6DRIVE –CARDAN SHAFT (NOT INCLUDED) .................................................19
6.1 Safety of the user........................................................................................................................................19
6.2 Connection of cardan shaft .......................................................................................................................19
7DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPRAYER COMPONENTS.............................21
7.1 Sprayer chassis...........................................................................................................................................21
7.2 Adjustable track.........................................................................................................................................21
7.3 Main tank ...................................................................................................................................................21
7.4 Rinsing tank................................................................................................................................................22
7.5 Tank for washing hands............................................................................................................................22
7.6 External filling of tanks.............................................................................................................................22
7.7 Mixing nozzle..............................................................................................................................................23

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7.8 Nozzles for cleaning main tank interior ...................................................................................................24
7.9 Suction filter ...............................................................................................................................................24
7.9.1 Cleaning of filter insert.......................................................................................................................24
7.10 Filling container with lifting parallelogram........................................................................................25
7.10.1 Filling container functioning..........................................................................................................26
7.10.2 Nozzle for rinsing packaging.........................................................................................................26
7.11 Description of valve settings for spraying or cleaning........................................................................27
7.11.1 Spraying.........................................................................................................................................27
7.11.2 Complete cleaning of sprayer ........................................................................................................28
7.11.3 Partial cleaning of sprayer .............................................................................................................29
7.12 Functional scheme of sprayer...............................................................................................................30
8ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. 32
8.1 Hydraulic drawbar.....................................................................................................................................32
8.2 Light signalling, wedges and warning sign for slow vehicles..................................................................32
8.3 Set for external washing of spraying device.............................................................................................33
8.4 Suction basket with suction hose...............................................................................................................34
9PUMPS.............................................................................................................. 34
9.1 Control before use......................................................................................................................................35
9.2 Use ...............................................................................................................................................................35
9.3 After use......................................................................................................................................................35
9.4 Piston-diaphragm pump BM 150/20 and BP 171 K................................................................................36
9.4.1 Oil change...........................................................................................................................................36
9.4.2 Inspection of diaphragms of pump BM 150/20 and BP 171 K...........................................................36
9.4.3 Instructions in case of damaged diaphragm........................................................................................37
9.4.4 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................37
9.5 Mixing pump C200.....................................................................................................................................37
9.6 Inspection and setting of belt on pump C200...........................................................................................37
10 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT.............................................................................. 38
10.1 Properties of spraying equipment 12-24 m-HP...................................................................................38
10.2 Sprayer and spraying equipment dimensions.....................................................................................39
10.3 Components for controlling spraying equipment...............................................................................40
10.3.1 Connection scheme with three quick couplings.............................................................................40
10.3.2 Connection scheme with three quick .............................................................................................40
10.3.3 Control panel..................................................................................................................................41
10.3.4 Connection electrical cables...........................................................................................................41
10.3.5 Hydraulic system ...........................................................................................................................41
10.3.6 Connection hydraulic hoses with connection clamps ....................................................................42
10.3.7 Hydraulic hose for blocking the lifting mechanism.......................................................................42
10.4 Connecting the sprayer to tractor........................................................................................................43
10.5 Connections to tractor...........................................................................................................................43
10.6 Mechanical transport safeties of spraying booms...............................................................................43
10.7 Properties of spraying equipment 12-24 m-HP...................................................................................44
10.7.1 Hydraulic lifting parallelogram and vertical suspension................................................................45
10.7.2 Side damping .................................................................................................................................46
10.7.3 Two-point fastening of spraying equipment and hydraulic damping.............................................46
10.7.4 Hydraulic levelling ........................................................................................................................47
10.7.5 Hydraulic cylinders setting ............................................................................................................47
10.7.6 Side foldable boom........................................................................................................................48

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10.7.7 Swing frame and boom hinges ......................................................................................................49
10.7.8 Boom opening mechanism ............................................................................................................49
10.7.9 Setting position of booms and opening bar ...................................................................................50
10.7.10 Safety boom and spring slider .......................................................................................................53
10.8 Operation description...........................................................................................................................54
10.8.1 Opening spraying equipment.........................................................................................................54
10.8.2 Closing spraying equipment ..........................................................................................................54
10.8.3 Spraying sections and nozzles .......................................................................................................55
10.8.4 Connection scheme........................................................................................................................55
10.8.5 Section distribution........................................................................................................................55
10.8.6 Spraying hoses...............................................................................................................................56
10.8.7 TRI-JET nozzle holders.................................................................................................................56
11 AG-TRONIK ...................................................................................................57
11.1 AG-TRONIK description.....................................................................................................................57
11.2 Function diagram of the system...........................................................................................................59
11.3 Description of the display .....................................................................................................................60
11.4 AG-TRONIK keys description.............................................................................................................61
11.5 Operation description –manual control .............................................................................................62
11.6 Operation description –automatic control.........................................................................................62
11.6.1 Preparation for spraying ................................................................................................................63
11.6.2 Spraying.........................................................................................................................................63
11.6.3 After spraying................................................................................................................................63
11.7 Programming.........................................................................................................................................64
11.7.1 Hectare consumption .....................................................................................................................65
11.7.2 Filling of tank ................................................................................................................................66
11.7.3 Erasing daily counters of spray consumption [l], surface area [ha] and path [km]........................67
11.7.4 GPS device type setting.................................................................................................................67
11.7.5 Flow constant.................................................................................................................................68
11.7.6 Speed constant...............................................................................................................................72
11.7.7 Working width...............................................................................................................................75
11.7.8 General settings .............................................................................................................................75
11.8 Analyses .................................................................................................................................................78
11.8.1 Tank...............................................................................................................................................79
11.8.2 Flow analysis.................................................................................................................................80
11.8.3 Work..............................................................................................................................................80
11.8.4 Analysis.........................................................................................................................................87
11.8.5 General ..........................................................................................................................................90
11.9 Printouts.................................................................................................................................................90
11.9.1 Inserting SD card...........................................................................................................................90
11.9.2 Data transfer to computer ..............................................................................................................91
11.10 GPS output.............................................................................................................................................93
11.10.1 GPS output 12V.............................................................................................................................93
11.10.2 GPS serial communication ............................................................................................................94
12 PRESSURE REGULATOR ............................................................................96
12.1 Pressure regulator parts.......................................................................................................................96
12.2 Designation of the regulator.................................................................................................................97
12.3 Description of main component parts of the regulator......................................................................97
12.3.1 Regulation valve with filter ...........................................................................................................97
12.3.2 Section (distribution) valves EC-06...............................................................................................98
12.3.3 Flow meter.....................................................................................................................................99
12.3.4 Pressure sensor - option...............................................................................................................100
12.3.5 Pressure gauge.............................................................................................................................100
12.3.6 Speed sensor................................................................................................................................100

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12.3.7 Electrical connection cabinet .......................................................................................................101
12.4 Regulator maintenance .......................................................................................................................102
12.5 Parameters setting in AG-TRONIK program ..................................................................................102
13 MAINTENANCE........................................................................................... 104
13.1 Sprayer cleaning..................................................................................................................................104
13.2 Maintenance and storage after season...............................................................................................105
13.2.1 Hoses............................................................................................................................................105
13.2.2 Paint.............................................................................................................................................105
13.2.3 Tank.............................................................................................................................................105
13.2.4 Pressure regulator ........................................................................................................................105
13.2.5 Hose connections .........................................................................................................................105
13.2.6 Drive shaft –cardan.....................................................................................................................106
13.2.7 Bolts.............................................................................................................................................106
13.2.8 Pump............................................................................................................................................106
13.2.9 Other parts ...................................................................................................................................106
13.2.10 Procedure of protecting the sprayer with anti-freezing agent ......................................................107
13.2.11 Possible faults..............................................................................................................................107
13.3 Bolt tightening torque .........................................................................................................................108
14 TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................... 109
14.1 Designation...........................................................................................................................................109
14.2 Materials and recycling.......................................................................................................................109
14.3 Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................110
14.4 Removing the sprayer .........................................................................................................................111
14.5 Connection for control pressure measurement.................................................................................111
14.6 Control measurement of nozzle flow .................................................................................................111
14.7 Connection for control measurement of pump flow.........................................................................111
14.8 Technical residue.................................................................................................................................111
15 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPRAYING............................................ 112
15.1 Nozzle types in farming.......................................................................................................................113
15.1.1 Nozzle types with a flat jet...........................................................................................................113
15.1.2 Whirl nozzles...............................................................................................................................113
15.2 Wind influence.....................................................................................................................................114
15.3 Water consumption during spraying.................................................................................................114
15.4 Tables of nozzle flow ...........................................................................................................................115
15.5 Use of tables .........................................................................................................................................116
15.5.1 Nozzle selection...........................................................................................................................116
15.5.2 Selecting appropriate speed and working pressure ......................................................................116
15.6 Different calculations ..........................................................................................................................116
16 COMBINATION MATRIX............................................................................. 117
16.1 Combination matrix AGS 2500 EN-HP.............................................................................................117
16.2 Combination matrix AGS 3000 EN-HP.............................................................................................118
17 NOTES......................................................................................................... 119

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
AGROMEHANIKA, proizvodnja in trgovina Kranj d.d.
Hrastje 52 a, KRANJ, SLOVENIJA
declares that the products:
SPRAYER AGS 2500 EN/HP
SPRAYER AGS 3000 EN/HP
have been manufactured in accordance with:
1. Machine directive 2006/42/EC and;
2. Directive 2009/127/EC amending Directive 2006/42/EC as regards the machinery for
pesticide application;
3. Rules on the requirements for the correct operation of equipment for the application
of plant protection products, and on the conditions and method for inspections of
such equipment. (Official Gazette of RS, no. 101/2013)
The following harmonized European standards have been taken into consideration:
SIST EN ISO 4254-1:2013 - Agricultural machinery –Safety - Part 1: General requirements;
SIST EN ISO 4254-1:2010/AC:2011 - Correction AC:2011 to standard SIST EN ISO 4254-
1:2010;
SIST EN ISO 4254-6:2010 - Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 6: Sprayers and liquid
fertilizer distributors (ISO 4254-6:2009);
SIST EN ISO 4254-6:2010/AC:2011 - Correction AC:2011 to standard SIST EN ISO 4254-
6:2010;
SIST EN ISO 12100:2011 - Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
SIST EN ISO 13857:2008 - Security of installations –Safety distances which prevent upper
and lower limbs to get near the dangerous areas;
Kranj, 5.12.2014
Head of production:
(Responsible for Technical Documentation)
Matjaž Kuhar, engineer
Manager:
Jan Šinkovec

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DEAR CUSTOMER
We would like to thank you for your trust, which you have shown by buying the sprayer
appliance for chemical plant protection of the company AGROMEHANIKA. The reliability
and efficiency of the appliance depends on how you will take care of the appliance. We advise
you to read and consider this instruction manual carefully before connecting the appliance to
the tractor. This manual contains essential information for efficient use and a long durability
of the appliance.

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