Bestway Field-Pro IV 1200 User manual

BES WAY, INC.
2021 Iowa Street
iawatha, Kansas 66434 USA
Phone [phone] • FAX [phone]
Call Toll Free 1-877-390-4480
www.bestway-inc.com
DOM-BW015 Revision F
OPERA OR’S MANUAL
Effective: May 2013
Last Edit: May 2013
1200

GENERAL INFORMA ION
Congratulations on your purchase of a BESTWAY sprayer. We at Bestway wish to thank you
for your patronage and appreciate your confidence in BESTWAY equipment. Your BESTWAY
Field-Pro IV sprayer has been carefully designed and ruggedly built to provide many years of
dependable service in return for your investment.
This manual has been prepared to assist you in the operation and maintenance of your Field-
Pro IV sprayer and to provide the necessary part numbers to keep it in near original condition.
Sprayer Serial Number ___________________________
Optional Foamer Serial Number___________________________
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Definitions of Safety and
Service Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8
Safety Sign Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10
Safety Sign Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A12
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1
Chemical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1
Equipment Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3
Lighting and Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4
During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4
Following Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4
Highway and Transport Operations . . . . . . B5
Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5
Initial Preparation And Setup . . . . . . . . . . . C1
Tractor Preparation And Hookup . . . . . . . . C1
Initial Preparation Of The Sprayer . . . . . . . C5
Controller Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7
Raven Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8
Hydraulic Boom Manifold. . . . . . . . . . . . . C14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1
Filling The Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1
Adding and Mixing Chemicals . . . . . . . . D2
Boom Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4
Extending The Boom Wings. . . . . . . . . . D5
Retracting The Boom Wings . . . . . . . . . D6
Sprayer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D7
Foam Marker Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . D9
Controlling Drift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D9
Types Of Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D10
Factors Affecting Drift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . D10
Managing Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D11
Spray Nozzle Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D12
Spray Tip Turret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D12
Rinsing The Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2
Grease Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2
Line Strainer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4
Sprayer Nozzle Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . E4
Spray Tip Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4
Tip Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5
Boom Breakaway Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . E6
Inner Section Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . E6
Outer Section Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . E7
Variable Ride Boom Suspension . . . . . . . . E8
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E10
Wheel Bearing Replacement . . . . . . . . . . E10
Tread Width Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E11
Preparation For Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E13
roubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1
Field-Pro IV Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1
Parts Listing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1
1,200 Gallon Field-Pro IV Frame and
Tank Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1
Base Plumbing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G7
Pro 60 Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G9
Pro 80 Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G15
Hydraulic Schematic for Pro 60 Boom . . . G21
Hydraulic Schematic for Pro 80 Boom . . . G23
Pro 60 Boom Plumbing Schematic . . . . . G25
Pro 80 Boom Plumbing Schematic . . . . . . G27
Wheel / Hub Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G29
Inductor it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G30
Inductor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G31
Foam Guidance System,
Model 6 or 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G33
9303C-HM1C-BU Pump it. . . . . . . . . . . G35
9306C-HM5C-BU Pump it. . . . . . . . . . . G36
Rinse System Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . G37
Deluxe Plumbing Plate W/ 4-Valve
Stack Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G39
Deluxe Plumbing Plate W/ 3-Valve
Stack Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G41
Electrical Wiring Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1
Field Pro IV 1200 Base Wiring Details . . . H1
Field Pro IV Light WIring Detail . . . . . . . . . H3
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ABLE OF CON EN S

IN RODUC ION
Serial Number
The serial number provides important information about your BESTWAY sprayer and may be
required to obtain the correct replacement part(s).
The serial number plate for the sprayer is located on the right side of the mainframe near the
front. It is suggested that the serial number also be recorded in the space provided in the front of
this manual. Always provide the serial number and model numbers when ordering parts from your
BESTWAY dealer or anytime correspondence is made with Bestway, Inc.
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Frame Serial Number

Definitions of Safety and Service Statements
TAKE NOTE! TH S SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT
TH S MANUAL S USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENT ON TO NSTRUC-
T ONS NVOLV NG YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF
OTHERS. FA LURE TO FOLLOW THESE NSTRUCT ONS CAN
RESULT N NJURY OR DEATH.
TH S SYMBOL MEANS
- ATTENT ON!
- BECOME ALERT!
- YOUR SAFETY S NVOLVED!
If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies or the manual is
damaged, please contact your dealer or Bestway, Inc., 2021 Iowa Street, iawatha, KS 66434.
TELEP ONE: [phone], FAX: [phone]
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All safety statements in this manual, as well as those found on safety decals, are preceded by
the following warning symbols. Carefully read and follow the instructions provided.
ndicates and imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal
word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components
which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
ndicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. t may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
ndicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. t may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
The MPORTANT notice gives important instructions to prevent
damage to the machine or systems.
A Note will give general information about the correct operation
and maintenance of the machine and systems.
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAU ION:
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IMPOR AN :

Warranty
Bestway, Inc. (“Bestway”) warrants each new Bestway product to be free from defects in
Bestway manufactured components and workmanship. This warranty is applicable only for the
normal service life expectancy of the product or components, not to exceed twenty-four (24) con-
secutive months from the date of delivery of the new Bestway product to the original purchaser.
Purchased components installed by Bestway (pumps, controls, tanks, wheels, valves, cylinders,
fittings, etc.) shall be warranted by their respective manufacturer for a period of twelve (12) con-
secutive months from the date of delivery of the new Bestway product to the original purchaser.
All warranty work is to be performed at the dealer’s location unless authorized by Bestway, Inc.
A completed Owner Registration Form from the original purchaser must have been received by
Bestway, Inc. to activate warranty coverage.
Genuine Bestway replacement parts and components will be warranted for ninety (90) days
from date of purchase, or the remainder of the original equipment warranty period, whichever is
longer.
Under no circumstances will it cover any merchandise or components thereof, which, in the
opinion of Bestway, has been subjected to misuse, unauthorized modifications, alteration, an acci-
dent or if repairs have been made with parts other than those obtainable through Bestway.
Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing, free of charge to
the original purchaser, any part that, in our judgement, shall show evidence of such defect, provid-
ed further that such part shall be returned within thirty (30) days from the date of failure to
Bestway through the dealer or distributor from whom the product was purchased, transportation
charges prepaid.
This warranty shall not be interpreted to render Bestway liable for injury or damages of any
kind or nature to person or property. This warranty does not extend to the loss of crops, loss
because of delay in harvesting, or any expense or loss incurred for labor, substitute machinery,
rental or for any other reason.
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Except as set forth above, Bestway shall have no obligation or liability of any kind on
account of its equipment and shall not be liable for special or consequential damages.
Bestway makes no other warranty, expressed or implied, and, specifically, Bestway disclaims
any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Some states or
provinces do not permit limitations or exclusions of implied warranties or incidental or conse-
quential damages, so the limitations or exclusion in this warranty may not apply.
This warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply, which may directly affect our
ability to obtain materials or manufacture replacement parts.
Bestway reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any
time, without incurring any obligation to owners of units previously sold.
No one is authorized to alter, modify or enlarge this warranty nor the exclusions, limitations
and reservations.
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SPECIFICA IONS

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Overall Dimensions
(A)Total length 262.5 in. (6668 mm)
(B)Hitch to axle length 185.5 in. (4712 mm)
(C)Crop clearance
320/90R46 Tire 32.25 in. (819 mm)
14.9R46 Tire 33 in. (838mm)
(D)Hitch to folded wing clearance
60 ft. Boom 73 in. (1854 mm)
80 ft. Boom 30 in. (762 mm)
(E)Hitch height
320/90R46 Tire 16-22 in. (406-559 mm)
14.9R46 Tire 17-23 in. (432-584 mm)
(F)Height to top of tank
320/90R46 Tire 107 in. (2718 mm)
14.9R46 Tire 108 in. (2744 mm)
(G)Transport height (booms folded)
60’ Boom & 320/90R46 Tire 101 in. (2565 mm)
60’ Boom & 14.9R46 Tire 102 in. (2591 mm)
80’ Boom & 320/90R46 Tire 107 in. (2718 mm)
80’ Boom & 14.9R46 Tire 108 in. (2744 mm)
(H)Boom working height
320/90R46 Tire (H1)17 in. (432mm) to
(H2)68 in. (1727 mm)
14.9R46 Tire (H1)18 in. (457mm) to
(H2)69 in. (1753 mm)
(J)Boom width (folded) 133 in. (3378 mm)
(K)Tread width
Standard axle 80-120 in. (2032-3048 mm)
Wide axle 120-152 in. (3048-3861 mm)
Weights (1,200 Gal. Tank w/80’ Boom)
Empty weight 7500 lbs. (3404 kg)
*Tongue weight 1020 lbs. (463 kg)) empty
2650 lbs. (1203 kg) est. full of water
3288 lbs. est. full of 11.6#/gal. product
Payload 13,920 lbs. (6318 kg) max.
Boom weight 2,400 lbs. (1089 kg)
*tongue weights are estimated with wings folded
Capacities
Sprayer tank 1,200 gal. (4542.5L)
Rinse system tank 50 gal. (189.3 L)
Chemical induction tank 15 gal. (57 L)
Fresh water tank 5 gal. (18.9 L)
Foam marker
OB -6 6 gpm (22.7 L/min.)
w/50 gal. (189.3 L)
OB -10 10 gpm (37.8 L/min.)
w/50 gal. (189.3 L)
Suspension
Axle 6 x 8 x 1/2 in.
Spindle 3.50 in. ( 90 mm)
Hub 10 bolt @ 15,000 lbs.(6804 kg)
Tire size 320/90R46 radial or
14.9R46 radial
Tractor Requirements (Minimum)
Horsepower Rating 125 hp (93 kw) with cab
Hydraulic Capacity 17 to 22 gpm

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AC
DEG
P/N 67657 A
P/N DEC-HAZ01 A
Safety Sign Locations
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P/N DEC-HAZ08 A

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P/N SW001 C
P/N/ 67671 C
P/N DEC-HAZ02 D,G
P/N 67672 C
P/N 60962 D,G
P/N SW202 D,G
P/N SW900 E P/N DEC-HAZ05 F
P/N DEC-MT4163 G
P/N 67673 B

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Safety Sign Care
•Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
•Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
•Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
•Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or RHS, nc.
How to nstall Safety Signs:
•Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
•Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
•Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
•Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the
exposed sticky backing in place.
•Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
decal in place.
•Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal
backing paper.
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SAFE Y INFORMA ION
As the manufacturer of your BESTWAY Field-Pro IV sprayer, we care about your safety. In
fact, this machine and its systems have been designed to provide maximum safety. Unfortunately,
no machine design can prevent operator error or carelessness.
This operator’s manual provides instructions for the safe operation and maintenance of the
Field-Pro IV. Please read and understand this and all other manuals included in your owner’s pack-
et before operating the machine.
Chemical Safety
•Handle all agricultural chemicals with care as required by the chemical manufacturer’s
recommendations. This includes, but is not limited to, the following safety precautions.
•Do not spray chemicals when the wind is in excess of the label recommendations.
•Never allow chemical to contact the
skin or eyes.
•Wear approved protective equipment
and clothing. This equipment includes,
but is not limited to, a protective
hat, goggles or face shield, chemical
resistant gloves, long sleeved shirt,
long pants, and a chemical resis-
tant apron.
•Keep in mind that the cab filter may
not filter out dangerous chemicals. Follow instructions provided by the chemical manufac-
turer.
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Keep personal wash tank
full of clean water for
emergencies and rinse
purposes.
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t is possible for certain agricultural chemicals to
penetrate into the polyethylene tank wall and/or the
walls of connecting hoses. There is a possibility that certain chemicals subsequently
introduced into the tank may cause some leaching of a previously used chemical from
the tank wall. As a result, personal injury, as well as crop, soil or other damage could
occur, depending on the properties of the chemicals involved. Before making any
decision regarding the later use of different chemical solutions, the operator should
consider this leaching trait and consult the chemical suppliers regarding any potential
effects. Prior use of certain chemicals may prevent the appropriate and safe use of
some chemicals at a later date. Repeated flushing between appropriate chemical
changes is required.
WARNING:
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•Before leaving the tractor cab, wear personal protective equipment as required by the
pesticide use instructions. When re-entering the cab, remove protective equipment and
store either outside the cab in a closed box or some other type of sealable container, or
inside the cab in a pesticide resistant container, such as a plastic bag.
•Clean your shoes or boots to remove soil or other contaminated pesticides prior to entering
the tractor cab.
•Select an area to fill, flush, calibrate and decontaminate the sprayer where chemicals will
not drift or run off to contaminate people, animals, vegetation, water sources, etc.
•Never place nozzle tips or other parts to the lips to blow out trash or residue. Have spare
tips available for replacement.
•Know the phone number and location of your nearest poison control center. Maintain a list
of all chemicals being used and the MSDS for each one.
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•Keep personal wash tank full of clean water for rinsing face and hands, as well as for
cleaning safety equipment and spray nozzles. This water is not intended for human or ani-
mal consumption.
Equipment Safety
•Make sure no person or object is in the path of the sprayer booms, especially when retract-
ing or extending the wings.
•Always retract and lock booms in the stor-
age position, except during application.
•Stay clear of overhead power lines when
folding or extending the boom wings. Serious
injury or death from electrocution could
occur if the wings come in contact with
power lines.
•Always maintain correct tire pressure. Do
not inflate above the recommended pressure.
•Check wheels and tires regularly for low
pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims, loose
or missing lug bolts and nuts.
•Restrict towing speed to 25 MPH empty, 10
MPH loaded.
•Do not remove safety devices or shields.
Never service, clean or repair any part of the sprayer while the machine or the tractor is
operating.
•Replace any CAUT ON, WARN NG, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is not
Be particularly careful
when folding and unfolding
the spray booms.
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readable or is missing. Location of such decals is indicated in this booklet.
•Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Lighting and Marking
•t is the responsibility of the customer to know the lighting and marking requirements of
the local highway authorities.
•REMEMBER: f Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts
are replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from
Bestway, nc at 1-877-390-4480.
During Operation
•NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor
or equipment, except as required for operation.
•Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain - watch for holes, rocks or other
hidden hazards. Always inspect the area prior to operation. DO NOT operate near the edge
of drop-offs or banks. DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result. Operate up
and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
•Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
•Do not walk or work under raised components or attachments unless securely positioned
and blocked.
Following Operation
•Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
•Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
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•Use tongue jack included to support the trailer tongue when sprayer is disconnected from
towing vehicle. f jack is ever replaced, replacement jack must meet or exceed the load rating
of the jack provided from the sprayer manufacture.
Highway and Transport Operations
•Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm
machinery on public roads.
•Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make
allowances for increased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping
the unit, etc...
Remember
•Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator. f there is
any portion of this manual or function you do not understand, contact your local authorized
dealer or RHS, nc at 1-877-390-4480.
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INI IAL PREPARA ION
AND SE UP
Tractor Preparation and Hookup
1. Check and adjust tractor drawbar as shown so that it is located 15 to 22 inches above the
ground. Then adjust the drawbar to a stationary position so that the hitch pin is directly below the
center line of the PTO shaft.
2. Adjust sprayer hitch position, if necessary, to a setting that allows the trailer to tow in a level
position when hitched to the tractor. A total of four holes in the hitch mounting bracket permit the
choice of three different mounting positions.
3. Securely attach to towing unit. Connect sprayer to the tractor using a high strength, 1-1/8” -
1-1/2” hitch pin with a locking hairpin or hammer strap latch and attach safety chain.
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