Berthoud APOLO 600 User manual

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APOLO 600
375.418 B English
To be kept for future consultation 03/98

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TECHNICAL DATA
CHASSIS : Steel profile and plate.
HOPPER : Sheet plate, 600 litres capacity, large
opening closed by a tilt.
MECHANISM : Speed multiplier with POLY-V
drive belt.
FEEDING:2disengageablearchemediansscrew
driven by a hydraulic motor.
Speed adjustment by flow regulation.
Thissystemensuresperfectevennessofpowder
distribution.
The powder runs directly on to the distribution
blade.
No risk of the turbine, ventilation cage or caisson
becoming clogged.. .
FAN : Aluminium.
Speed of rotation : 4.650 rpm.
DISTRIBUTION : Through two swivelling blades
with adjustable treatment device for the first row.
MIXER : Anti-vault device using 2 vibrating
partitions (BERTHOUD patent).
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
AND WEIGHT
Length (A) 2,00 m
Width (B) 0,92 m
Hopper height (C) 1,08 m
Overall height 1,13 m
Weight empty 267 kg
Gross vehicule weight 720 kg
APOLO 600

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WARNING
Successful treatment depends on correct
operation of your duster.
Correct operation depends on precise
calibration of the equipment, and this requires
careful checking.
When this checking has been undertaken, the
duster must be commissioned correctly, this
also being necessary for correct spraying and
operation.
Finally,tobecertain thatyourdustercangiveyou
the performance you expect, for a long time,
make sure that you undertake the maintenance
operations required.
CHECKING, STARTING-UP,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
are therefore essential operations, and you have
every reason to carefully read the details in this
booklet.
"This duster has been manufactered using
materials which withstand most plant protection
chemicals currently available on the market.
Nevertheless, BERTHOUD cannot assume
responsibility for any damage resulting from an
incompatibilitty of the crop protection chemicals
or product mixtures with the plastic materials:
(polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene,
Vitton, nitrile polyamide)."
PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING
When electric arc welding operations are
undertakenonyoursprayeritisOBLIGATORYto
disconnect all electrical boxes ; if this is not done
the electronic components may be destroyed,
and the guarantee is null and void.
Each time a connecting box is repaired, it should
be given a coat of KF 1280 insulating varnish.

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- APOLO 600 -
POSITIONS OF THE SAFETY STICKERS
417.572 417.579
417.590
418.630
It is very important to keep the safety stickers in location and in
good condition as they draw your attention to possible dangers
and refer to the operator's manual.
Seethefollowingpagesandcheck their location on the sprayer.
417.583
417.588
417.577
417.587
540
Tmin
Rmin
Umin
Gmin

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HAND
PROTECTION
OBLIGATORY
ROTATING SPEED OF
540 REVOLUTIONS PER
MINUTE RECOMMENDED
EYE
PROTECTION
OBLIGATORY
AIR PASSAGE
PROTECTION
OBLIGATORY
FOOT
PROTECTION
OBLIGATORY
HAND
PROTECTION
OBLIGATORY
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK AND
ELECTROCUTION
SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE
AND REMOVE THE
IGNITION KEY BEFORE
UNDER-TAKING WITH ANY
INSPECTION,
MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR OPERATION
RISK OF ASPHYXIA
DO NOT ENTER
IN THE TANK
GENERIC WARNING
SYMBOL
READ THE OPERATING
MANUAL BEFORE
ANY OPERATION
MEANING OF THE SAFETY STICKERS
T/min
R/min
U/min
G/min
540
NOW WASH
YOUR HANDS FILL WITH
CLEAR WATER

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RISK OF SNATCHING
DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE
THE PROTECTIVE COVERS
WHILE THE TRACTOR
POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT
IS ENGAGED AND THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING
RISK OF CRUSHING
KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE
FROM THE SPRAYER
RISK OF SNATCHING
DO NOT OPEN OR
REMOVE THE
PROTECTIVE GUARDS
WHILE THE TRACTOR
POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT
IS ENGAGED AND THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING
RISK OF INJURY
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM
VENTILATION FAN WHILE
THE TRACTOR POWER
TAKE-OFF SHAFT IS
ENGAGED AND THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM
THE SCREW WHILE THE
TRACTOR POWER TAKE-
OFF SHAFT IS
CONNECTED AND THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING
MEANING OF THE SAFETY STICKERS
GENERIC WARNING
SYMBOL RISK OF PROJECTION
STAYAT ASAFE
DISTANCE FROM THE
SPRAYER

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ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE DUSTER
Do not use your duster out of its function : spraying crop protection chemicals, spraying of
plant protective products.
In the event of any damage related to the use of the duster outside the framework of the
applications specified by the manufacturer, the latter shall not be liable.
Any extrapolation of the sprayer's original intended use shall be at the user's risk.
Acceptable use of the duster also implies :
- compliance with the operating, servicing and maintenance instructions laid down by the
manufacturer,
- theexclusiveuseoforiginalspare parts, equipmentandaccessoriesorthoserecommended
by the manufacturer.
The duster must only be used, serviced and repaired by trained people, familiar with its
characteristics and methods of use. These people must also be aware of the dangers they
may be exposed to.
The user must comply strictly with existing regulations as regards :
- accident prevention,
- safety at work (Labour Code),
- travelling on the public highway (Road legislation).
He must strictly observe the warnings affixed on the duster.
Any change to the duster done by the user himself or any other person, without the
manufacturer'spriorwrittenagreement,shallmeanthatthelatterisnotliableforanydamages
which may result.

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- This sprayer should be used by a fully trained operator in spray techniques,
- Do not allow anyone to enter the sprayer's working radius,
- The only workpost is the tractor's cab when the sprayer is in operation,
- In addition to the instructions contained in this manual, comply with the legislation relating
to safety and accident prevention regulations,
- The stickers on the sprayer indicate safety measures to be complied with to prevent
accidents,
- The user must train himself in the operation of this sprayer before doing any work,
- Read the sprayer's "counter-indications" section,
- Protect yourself from spray drift during spraying,
- No passengers should be carried on the sprayer,
- Take care when hitching or unhitching the sprayer,
- Before hitching the sprayer, make sure that there is sufficient ballast on the tractor's front
axle,
- All the remote controls must be placed so that they cannot cause a dangerous situation,
- Before doing anything on the sprayer, disconnect the power take-off, switch off the engine,
remove the ignition key and wait until the sprayer has stopped completely,
- Make sure that all the safety covers are in place,
- Carry out the adjustments and a water spray test before preparing the spray mixture,
- Dispose of chemical cans in accordance with the instructions given by the manufacturer.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- For all maintenance work, the PTO has to be disconnected, the tractor engine must be
switched off, the ignition key removed,
- Only carry out operations on the boom when it is at its lowest position.
- Only use recommended spare parts by BERTHOUD.
MAINTENANCE
- Checkthatthe hydraulic hoses are ingoodconditionandreplace them if they aredamaged.
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
- Beware of crush risks in the 3-point lifting area,
- Comply with the maximum weight allowed on the tractor hitch for trailed machines,
- Disconnect the power take-off, switch off the engine and remove the tractor's ignition key
while the sprayer's drive shafts are being connected,
- Use only EC-approved drive shafts. Fit them and service them in accordance with their
manufacturer's instructions. Replace their protectors as soon as they are damaged,
- Rest the drive shafts on their supports as soon as they are disconnected.
HITCHING

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The duster’s identification plate is located on the front left-hand side of the chassis.
The reference in the "Type" box is composed of letters and numbers.
Example : 8 AP OL 600 = Apolo 600
06 = Tank capacity 600 litres
AP OL = Apolo (basic model)
8= duster (product familly)
DESCRIPTIVE PLATE
The "Kerb weight" and "Gross vehicule
weight" boxes use the data in the table on
page 1.
Manufacturing year
The "Serial No." box is composed
of 8 figures
Example : 95 1042 04 = serial number
Z.I. de Bois Baron
1, rue de l'industrie
69220 BELLEVILLE S/S - FRANCE

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STARTING-UP
THE DUSTER

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CHECKS OF FOWARD SPEEDS
FORWARD SPEED RESEARCH IN RELATION WITH :
- An engaged gear.
- A P.T.O. RPM rated at 540 RPM.
FIRST CASE = Your tractor is equiped with standard wheels.
You have got its instructions booklet.
In that booklet, the foward speed is given for an engine RPM
corresponding to 540 RPM at the PTO. Then choose the closer gear
from the speed you want to work with in that range.
ENGINE RATE : 2000 RPM
PTO RPM : 540 RPM
GEAR ENGAGED : 5 th
WORKING SPEED : 5 km/h or 3 mph
SECOND CASE = Your wheels are not standard.
You don’t have the instructions booklet
of your tractor.
YOU MUST PROCEED TO A TEST RUN IN THE FIELD
1-Measure a 200 metres run, preferably on the land you will treat.
2-Engagegeartoberunatexample:5thgear)afterhavingsetengine
for at the 540 RPM at the PTO.
3 - Time out the run over the 200 metres.
EXAMPLE : 2 minutes and 24 seconds
or 144 seconds
Speed on km/h : 200 x 3600
--------------- = 5000 metres/h or 5 km/h
144
Km/h 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5 5,5 6
Seconds 360 288 240 206 180 160 144 131 120

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ON RECEIPT OF THE EQUIPMENT
-Makesure there isno foreign bodyin the duster
hopper.
-Axle in "narrow-width" position.
To obtain the large-width position, reverse the
wheels.
HITCHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR
-Hitch the equipment to tractor using the
ringended bar of tractor. (figure 1).
This harnessing system, alone, permits :
- Height adjustment (1).
- Swivelling of harnessing point in both axles.
- Correct function of harnessing shaft.
-If necessary, cut the CV joint transmission
shaft.
To do this, consult and comply with the
manufacturer's instructions and make sure the
two-half-shafts are of equal length.
IMPORTANT (figure 2)
Minimum interlocking distance is 25 to 30 cms
when the tractor and the equipment are in line.
Maximum interlocking distance : the tubes must
not be in contact. Make sure there is play of at
least 10 cms in the minimum turning position.
-Check pressure of tyres (2,2 bar).
-Grease CV joint transmission shaft and
bearings.
-Check tension of belts (figure 3)
(before each treatment)
Proceed as follows :
Drawing (A) : Orientate pulley (1) and unscrew
the four nuts (2).
Drawing (B) : Swivel the pulley (1) through 45°.
Unscrew nut (3), then act on
screw (4).
Drawing (C) : Once the drive belt is correctly
tensioned, drive the nut (3) home.
Drawing (D) : Swivel the pulley (1) through 45°
again, then drive the nuts (2) home
in the opposite direction.
IMPORTANT : If the fan belt "squeaks" there is
either too little tension or the clutch has been
released too suddenly.
CAUTION !
THIS PHENOMENON IS DAMAGING.
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HYDRAULIC CONNECTION
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6
5
- SERIAL SETTING
(All tractors, except JOHN DEERE)
Connection following figure (4) :
- Supply pipe to hydraulic connection of tractor
(pressure supply).
- Return pipe to be connected to tractor tank
(return).
- SPECIAL SETTING FOR JOHN DEERE
(Obligatory for correct operation of the duster).
MODIFICATION KIT : Ref. 224.443
Connection following drawing (5) :
- Disconnect the engine return pipe from flow
divider opening.
- Connect this pipe to the tractor tank return
(return).
- Supply pipe to hydraulic connection of tractor
(pressure supply).
- Plug flow divider opening using the stopper
delivered with the equipment 724.444.
IMPORTANT :
In the case of a hydraulic circuit as shown by
figure 5 (JOHN DEERE) and for utilisation of the
duster on another tractor make, comply with
figure 4 to avoid any serious damage to the
hydraulic pump of tractor.
- FIX THE FLOW DIVIDER SUPPORT (1) TO
THE TRACTOR WING (figure 6)
As speed variation is controlled by means of a
hydraulic flow divider, it is important that the oil
circulating in the system is clean. Contaminated
oil could lead to maladjustment or improper
operation.
Return
Supply
Return
Supply
TRACTOR CONNECTION
TRACTOR CONNECTION
ENGINE
DIVIDER
Stopper
N° 724.444
ENGINE
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DIVIDER

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OPERATION
FILLING HOPPER :
Makesurethatnoforeignbody(bagfragments or
others) are mixed with the powder.
ADJUSTING FLOW DIVIDER :
Actontheknurledknob(1)(figure7)ofthedivider
as indicated on the flow table (page 17).
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START OF DUSTING OPERATION :
Engage the power take-off (540 rpm).
Switch on the hyraulic circuit using the distributor
of your tractor.
All that needs to be done, at the end of each row,
in order to initiate or stop dusting, is to switch off
and then switch on your distributor.
DUSTING ON ONE SIDE ONLY :
Disengage the archemedians screw on the side
oppositethatyouwishtodust. Loosenthenut(1),
lift the protective cover (2), then pull the knurled
knob (3) (figure 8) toward the front of the duster.
ADJUSTING THE BLADES :
Beforedusting,adjust the output blades and their
tubes (figure 9).
AT THE END OF THE TREATMENT, EMPTY
THE HOPPER BY USING THE TWO
ARCHEMEDIANS SCREW.
CLEAN THE HOPPER.
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DURING THE FIRST WORKING HOURS
RETENSION THE FAN DRIVING POLY-V
BELT :
(procedure described on page 13).
CHECK TIGHTENING OF THE HOPPER :
Tighten the nuts (1), but do not overtighten.
MAINTENANCE
CHECK TENSION OF ARCHEMEDIANS
SCREW DRIVING CHAINS : (figure 11)
. Remove front cover,
.Release the engins support (1),
.Unscrew the lock nut (2),
.Move the engins support up by turning the
screw (3),
.Tensionthechains,butdonotovertension,
.Drive the lock nut (2) home,
.Relock the engins support (1),
.Fix the front cover.
Do not overtension the chain, the soft strand
should slightly hang loose.
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATING THE BEARINGS
Every 100 hours or once a season (5 lubricating
nipples (G), figure 12), using bearing grease.
LUBRICATION WITH A BRUSH
After each treatment :
The transmission tube.
Every 20 hours :
The chains and worm claw.

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FLOW TABLE (in lb/acre)
NOTE :
- The figures given in the table for flow rate/acre correspond to a "Fluido" sulphur.
- These figures may change depending on the quality, density et humidity of sulphur used.
- The maximum divider postion (12) permit to drain the hopper.
FORMULA : Flow rate/min X 165
-------------------------------------------------------- = Flow rate (lb/acre)
Width treated (yd) X Advance spped (mph)
Chain sprocket ratio = 4
Divider
position
adjustment
Flow
rate
in
lb/min
WIDTH TREATED, IN YARDS
11 yd 13 yd 15 yd 17 yd
TRACTOR SPEED IN mph
2.5 3 3.5 4 2.5 3 3.5 4 2.5 3 3.5 4 2.5 3 3.5 4
3 2.31 14 12 10 9 12 10 8 7 10 8 7 6 9 7 6 5
4 5.17 31 26 22 19 26 22 19 16 23 19 16 14 20 17 14 13
5 8.36 50 42 36 31 42 35 30 27 37 31 26 23 32 27 23 20
6 11.55 69 58 50 43 59 49 42 37 51 42 36 32 45 37 32 28
7 14.56 73 62 55 74 62 53 46 64 53 46 40 57 47 40 35
8 17.27 74 65 73 63 55 76 63 54 47 67 56 48 42
9 20.46 77 74 65 75 64 56 66 57 50
10 23.76 75 75 65 66 58
11 27.28 75 76 66
12 31.46 76

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COUNTER-INDICATIONS
- Never unhitch the machine with the boom open.
- Never travel outside fields with the boom open.
- Do not use the spray boom for anything other than spraying.
- Do not fit sprayer wheels to machines other than agricultural machines limited to 30 km/h.
- Never drain the machine into a river or any water point whatsoever.
- Never spray in strong wind.
- Donotunhitchthefullmachineinthefieldwithoutcheckingtheload-bearingcapacityoftheground
on which the leg is resting.
- Do not remove the guards from the rotating items.
- Carefully control spraying alongside roads and houses.
- Control spray drift by adjusting the equipment.
- Only use the fan to convey the droplets.
- Do not use the fan to spread solid particles.
- Do not rotate the fan at a speed higher than that recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not modify the fan blade angle.
- Do not carry passengers on the sprayer.
- Do not transport food products in the tanks.
Our safety rules and recommendations
are not exhaustive.

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NOTES ON TREATMENTS
CARRIED OUT DURING SEASON
Date Parcel Treatment Product Dose Volume l/hect Measure Speed km/h

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Because of our policy of constant product improvement,
we reserve the right to modify product specifications or design without prior notice.
875418_B (GB).pmd 01/2005
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BERTHOUD agricole
Z.I. de Bois Baron - 1, rue de l'industrie - 69220 BELLEVILLE S/S - FRANCE
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