Brandt SB4000 User manual

SB4000
SUSPENDED BOOM
SPRAYER
Part No. B012920 Rev. 14 Effective Mar., 2009
OPERATORS
MANUAL

Brandt Warranty Policies and Procedures
Effective January 1, 2012
Introduction to the Warranty Policy
At Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd. (“Brandt”), it is our goal to ‘Deliver Value’ by providing you with innovative,
high-quality, trouble-free products. While we continually find new ways to improve our design and manufac-
turing processes, it is unreasonable to expect flawless performance from all machines at all times. Brandt’s
warranty policy is in place to protect the end user from product defects.
Brandt will warrant each new Product to be free from factory defect in material and workmanship under
normal use and service, when operated in accordance with Brandt factory instructions as contained in this
operator’s manual, for two years on parts, one year on labour from the date of delivery to the original
purchaser. Warranty is available to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. Any equipment that
is purchased for use by commercial business operations, rental applications, or hired out on a cus-
tom basis will be eligible for 6 months parts and labour only. The warranty term for any products used by
Brandt for demonstration purposes or Brandt product that has been reworked and sold through Brandt’s
factory will carry a 6 months parts only warranty.
Brandt will reimburse factory-authorized dealers for warrantable parts and labour for one full year from date of
delivery, and will cover warrantable parts only during the second year. Brandt’s warranty does not cover and
Brandt shall not be responsible for costs incurred in connection with repairs made outside the periods speci-
fied in the immediately preceding sentence or for repairs made by unauthorized persons. Brandt’s obligation
under this warranty is limited to the repairing of, or supplying of replacement parts in exchange for, any parts
that are defective due to factory workmanship or material. Parts that are considered normal maintenance
items, which are replaced as part of the normal maintenance schedule, or wear items, which sustain regular
damage or deterioration under normal use, are not warrantable unless a defect in materials or workmanship
is found. Brandt makes no warrant as to tires, cylinders, power take off shafts, belts, hoses or any accesso-
ries which are not manufactured by Brandt but that may be sold along with Brandt products, as all such
accessories are covered by the manufacturer’s own warranty. This warranty is void on any unit that has been
tampered with or that has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or which has had the serial number
tampered with or removed.
Responsibility for Providing Warranty:
· It is the customer’s responsibility to return the machine to the dealership for warranty repair or pay the
dealership call out fees.
· It is the Dealer’s responsibility to provide warranty service to the end user with support to be provided
by Brandt in accordance with this policy.
· All claims for warranty must be presented to Brandt by the Dealer and not the end user.
· The Dealer will be responsible for any warranty given by it, without the prior authorization of Brandt.
· Brandt will support our Dealers in providing this warranty service through ongoing training and knowl-
edgeable support staff.
· The cost to the Dealer of providing warranty service in accordance with this policy will be reimbursed
by Brandt to cover parts, labor and freight as per our published Warranty Claim Procedure.

Warranty Registration and Pre-Delivery Inspection Forms
· The Dealer must complete and send to Brandt a Warranty Registration form for each new Brandt
Product sold by the Dealer, within 30 days of delivery to customer, to ensure that the machine is
eligible for warranty. Warranty Registrations must be accompanied by a completed and signed Pre-
Delivery Inspection (PDI) form which is filled out upon completion of the Pre-Delivery Inspection at time
of sale. Machines that do not have Warranty Registration and a copy of the PDI forms registered on file
with Brandt will not receive any warranty labor or parts compensation until such documents are com-
pleted and filed with Brandt. Triplicate copies of the Warranty Registration as well as the Pre-Delivery
Inspection forms are included inside the Operator’s Manual supplied with each Brandt Product.
· The dealer has the option to file Warranty Registration through Brandt Agriculture E-Order website at
www.ag-e-order.brandt.ca.
Warranty Policy Definitions
·“Free from Defects in Material and Workmanship”
A failure of a part caused by the part itself with no abnormal external influences is a defect. An example
would be a hydraulic hose that has been shipped from the Brandt factory with a pin hole leak.
A failure caused by abnormal external force acting on a part is not a defect. For example, an auger
flight bent or broken by a rock picked up while cleaning grain off the ground is not considered defective.
·“Normal Use and Service”
Each product from Brandt has an intended use which is advertised through our brochures and videos.
A failure occurring due to an unusual condition or operation not specifically represented by Brandt will
not be warranted.
· “Operated in Accordance with Factory Instructions”
The Operator’s Manual supplied with each Brandt Product gives instructions on safe, optimal, produc-
tive operation of the machine. Shortcuts in operation or disregard for these instructions may cause
damage to the unit, which will not be warranted.
Failure caused by misuse, accident or by a lack of required normal maintenance as specified in the
Operator’s manual will void warranty. Damage as a result of accident or shipping would not be consid-
ered a defect and therefore not warrantable. Failures due to improper adjustment not checked on the
pre-delivery inspection are not considered defects.
THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES OUTLINED ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRAN-
TIES, CONDITIONS AND TERMS AS TO QUALITY, FITNESS OR PERFORMANCE OF THE GOODS,
WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
ANY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND TERMS ARE HEREBY DIS-
CLAIMED AND EXCLUDED.
The Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy with respect to the quality, performance or fitness of the product
shall be as provided in the express warranties described above and Brandt shall have no liability with respect
to any non-conformance of or defect whatsoever in the product (including any liability for direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages) whether in warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or
otherwise. The Customer shall not return the product to Brandt or incur any shipping or other charges in
respect of the product without Brandt’s prior written consent.
PRODUCT IS INELIGIBLE FOR WARRANTY IF NOT REGISTERED

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PREDELIVERY INSPECTION
NOTE: Before unfolding the booms. Remove lock bolts from front boom rests and outer boom trans-
port pins. Replace above for high speed long distance transport.
Assembly Completion including Options
___ Inner, Outer and Tip Booms are adjusted level. Refer to Section 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 of Operator’s Manual for
complete adjustment procedure.
___ Inner booms are inline with the Center Boom in field position. Refer to Section 6.8 of Operator’s Manual for
complete adjustment procedure.
___ Ladder & Tip Transport Latches rotate freely. Refer to Section 6.5 and 6.6 of Operator’s Manual for complete
adjustment procedure.
___ Spray pipes rotate freely to 95 degrees with the Quick Spray Angle Kit. Refer to the Quick Spray Angle Kit
Assembly Manual for complete adjustment procedure.
__ Sprayers with Suspension, refer to Section 5.11 of the Operator’s Manual for checking and recharging the
Suspension Cylinder Accumulators. The Accumulators must be pressurized to 650 psi.
Function Check
___ Cycle the booms from transport to field. Refer to Section 3.6 and 3.7 of Operator’s Manual for the complete
operating procedure.
___ Hydraulic Hoses are free and all fittings are tight.
___ Chemical Lines are free and fittings are tight.
Operation Test
___ Spray System Pressure Test.
1. Fill the sprayer with water.
2. Adjust the flow to the hydraulic pump as per section 4.2 of the Operator’s Manual.
3. Start the pump.
4. Turn on the ball valves.
5. Adjust the regulating valve to achieve 90 psi to spray pipe.
6. Check for leaks.
7. Properly drain the sprayer after test. See Section 5.9 of the Operator’s Manual.
___ Sprayer Control Monitor Test.
1. Set up the Controller as per Section 3 and 4 of the Assembly manual and the Controller manual.
2. Cycle the boom ball valves on and off.
3. Cycle the master switch on and off.
4. Cycle the regulating valve open and closed.
5. Drive and check for ground speed if auto rate controller is present.
___ Foam marker Test (if present).
1. Do not fill with water.
2. Ensure both pumps start when switched to left and then to right.
___ Auto Boom Height Test (if present).
1. Set up the controller as per the NORAC Operator’s Manual.
2. Input a boom height setting of 25”.
3. Raise the entire boom to approximately 55”.
4. Turn the controller to Auto from Manual and ensure that the boom lowers to the set point.

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___ Chemical Injection Test (if present).
1. Set up the controller as per the SideKick Manual.
2. Add RV antifreeze to the Chemical Injection Tank.
3. Divert the flow from inline mixer to the chemical injection tank.
4. Input a ground speed into the controller of approximately 5 mph.
5. Input an application rate into the Sidekick of 20 oz./acre.
6. Ensure that flow is circulating into tank.
___ Suspension Test (if present).
1. Start the tractor and engage the hydraulics. Make sure the tractor is out of gear and the park brake is
applied. Make sure the in-cab suspension switch is turned on.
2. Carefully crawl under the trailer.
3. While facing forward, grasp both the left and right upper micro switches and rotate them up and hold until the
hydraulic cylinders are fully extended. The trailer will rise up. Release the switches and the trailer should
return to the middle position. Watch your head!
4. Grasp both the left and right lower micro switches and rotate them down and hold until the hydraulic cylinders
are fully contracted. The trailer will drop down. Release the switches and the trailer should return to the
middle position. Watch your head!
Final Inspection
___ All Fasteners are tightened the appropriate amount.
___ Lubricate the machine. Refer to Section 5 of the Operator’s Manual.
___ Check the Tire Pressures. Refer to Table 8.4 of the Operator’s Manual.
___ Flush the plumbing system. See Section 3.11 of the Operator’s Manual for complete instructions.
___ Clean the Main Strainer and the Inline Filters (if present).
___ Torque wheel bolts. Refer to Table 8.4 of the Operator’s Manual.
___ Axle clamps bolts. Refer to Section 6.9 of the Operator’s Manual.
Safety Inspection
___ All safety and operational decals are installed and legible. Refer to Section 2.9 and 2.10 of the Operator’s
Manual.
___ Reflectors, Lights and SMV are clean and unobstructed.
___ Optional Light Package is operable (if present).
___ Light Package and Transportation reflectors comply with local highway and transport authorities regulations.
Customer Setups
___ Electrocution decal is installed in the tractor cab, near the Joystick
___ Boom Folding decal is installed in the tractor cab, near the Joystick
___ Adjust the flow to Hydraulic pump. Refer to Section 4.2 of Operator’s Manual for complete adjustment procedure.
___ Adjust the flow to Hydraulic block. Refer to Sections 3.3 and 3.5 of Operator’s Manual.
___ Adjust the hitch height. Refer to Section 6.1 of Operator’s Manual for complete adjustment procedure.
___ Review the Operator’s and Safety Instructions.
Date:_____________________ Dealer’s Signature: ________________________________________

Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction ......................................................................................... 1
Section 2: Safety .................................................................................................... 2
2.1 General Safety........................................................................................ 3
2.2 Operating Safety .................................................................................... 4
2.3 Chemical Safety ..................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 Safety using Chemicals .................................................................... 6
2.4 Maintenance Safety .............................................................................. 10
2.5 Hydraulic Safety .................................................................................. 10
2.6 Transport Safety .................................................................................. 11
2.7 Storage Safety...................................................................................... 11
2.8 Tire Safety............................................................................................ 12
2.9 Safety Signs ......................................................................................... 12
2.10 Safety Sign Locations .......................................................................... 13
2.11 Sign-Off Forms ................................................................................... 20
Section 3: Operation ...........................................................................................21
3.1 To the New Operator or Owner........................................................... 21
3.2 Machine Components .......................................................................... 22
3.3 Equipment Matching ............................................................................ 25
3.4 Towing ................................................................................................. 27
3.5 Connecting to the Tractor (Field Operation) ....................................... 28
3.5.1 Hydraulically Driven Centrifugal Pump .......................................... 28
3.5.2 Adapting the Hydraulic Block for Open Centre Hydraulics .......... 29
3.5.3 Adapting the Hydraulic Block for Load Sensing Hydraulics ......... 32
3.6 Unfolding the Booms........................................................................... 34
3.6.1 Unfolding for Full Width Operation............................................... 35
3.6.2 Reduced Width Spraying (Optional) ............................................. 39
3.7 Folding the Booms .............................................................................. 41
3.7.1 Folding the Booms into Transport Position .................................. 42
3.8 Boom Breakaway ................................................................................. 45
3.9 Trailer Suspension (Optional) .............................................................. 47
3.10 Disconnecting the Sprayer ................................................................... 48
3.11 Initial Sprayer Flushing ........................................................................ 49
3.12 First Day Inspections........................................................................... 49
3.13 Pre-operational Checklist ..................................................................... 50
Section 4: Plumbing Controls ............................................................................51
4.1 Plumbing Components ........................................................................ 51
4.2 Setting the Pressure on the Hydraulic Centrifugal Pump ..................... 57
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4.2.1 Regulating Hydraulic Flow to the Ace Sprayer Pump ................... 58
4.2.2 Regulating Hydraulic Flow to the Hypro Sprayer Pump ............... 60
4.3 Installing the In-Cab Control ............................................................... 64
4.3.1 Installing the Sprayer Control Monitor .......................................... 64
4.3.2 Installing the Boom Control Joystick ............................................. 64
4.4 Water Transfer Operation .................................................................... 64
4.4.1 Bottom Filling the Tank with a Nurse Tank Pump ......................... 65
4.4.2 Filling the Main Tank with the Sprayer Pump ................................ 65
4.5 Setting the Spray Rate ......................................................................... 66
4.6 Nozzle Check - Flow Rate and Pattern Uniformity ............................. 67
4.7 Sprayer Calibration .............................................................................. 69
4.8 Adjusting for the Effect of Solution Density on Nozzle Flow ............. 71
4.9 Nozzle Delivery Rates .......................................................................... 72
4.9.1 Nozzle Delivery Rates - Imp. Gallons per Acre ............................. 73
4.9.2 Nozzle Delivery Rates - US Gallons per Acre .............................. 74
4.9.3 Nozzle Delivery Rates - Litres per Hectare ................................... 75
4.10 Setting the Nozzle Height and Angle ................................................... 76
4.10.1 Setting the Nozzle Height ............................................................. 76
4.10.2 Setting the Nozzle Angle .............................................................. 77
4.11 Adjusting for Nozzle Spacing Other Than 20” .................................... 78
4.11.1 Nozzle Tip Size Selection............................................................. 78
4.11.2 Ground Speed Adjustment........................................................... 79
Section 5: Service and Maintenance .................................................................80
5.1 Service Safety Precautions .................................................................. 80
5.2 Fluids and Lubricants .......................................................................... 80
5.2.1 Lubrication ................................................................................. 80
5.3 Routine Maintenance ........................................................................... 81
5.3.1 Check or Clean Daily ................................................................. 81
5.3.2 Check or Tighten Daily .............................................................. 81
5.3.3 Lubricate Weekly ........................................................................ 81
5.3.4 Check and Lubricate Annually ................................................... 81
5.3.5 Change Bi-annually ..................................................................... 81
5.3.6 Grease Zerk Locations ............................................................... 82
5.4 General Tank Cleaning ......................................................................... 85
5.4.1 Tank Cleaning with Ammonia ..................................................... 85
5.4.2 Changing Chemicals ................................................................... 86
5.5 Nozzle Cleaning ................................................................................... 86
5.6 Line Strainer Cleaning .......................................................................... 87
5.7 Wind Cone & Wind Screen Cleaning .................................................. 87
5.8 Changing the Hydraulic Block Filter .................................................... 87
5.9 Draining the Plumbing .......................................................................... 88
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5.10 Tank Storage ........................................................................................ 92
5.11 Hydraulic Solenoid Block .................................................................... 92
5.12 Operating the Booms without the Electric Control .............................. 93
5.13 Hydraulic Valve Block Schematic ........................................................ 94
5.14 Pressure Relief Valve on the Hydraulic Solenoid Block ...................... 95
5.15 Hydraulic Solenoid Valve Pin Out Detail ............................................. 95
5.16 Checcking the Sprayer Boom Control Wiring Harness and the
Solenoid Coils - One Circuit Not Working .......................................... 97
5.17 Checking the Tractor Wiring Harness .................................................. 98
5.18 Recharging the Suspension Cylinder Accumulators ............................ 99
5.19 Recharging the Boom Accumulators ................................................. 101
5.20 Recharging the Left & Right Tilt Cylinder Accumulators .................. 101
5.21 Preseason Preparation ....................................................................... 102
5.22 Maintenance Table ............................................................................. 103
Section 6: Adjustments .....................................................................................104
6.1 Hitch Level Adjustment...................................................................... 104
6.2 Outer Boom Adjustment Bolt ............................................................ 105
6.3 Outer Extension Boom Adjustment Bolts - 100’ Booms................... 105
6.4 Boom Tip Adjustment Bolt ................................................................ 106
6.5 Boom Tip Transport Lock Adjustment - 80’ & 90’ Booms .............. 106
6.6 Boom Tip Transport Lock Adjustment - 100’ Booms ...................... 106
6.7 Selector Valve for the 100’ Boom Tip ............................................... 107
6.8 Boom Position Micro Switch Adjustment ........................................ 108
6.9 Axle Stub Adjustment ........................................................................ 109
6.10 Operating the Booms without the Electric Control .............................111
6.11 Outer Boom is moving at the wrong speed ....................................... 112
6.12 100’ Boom Tip is operating too fast .................................................. 112
6.13 380/85R46 Dual Wheel Assembly with one 11” or 15” Offset Rim
and one 0” Offset Rim ....................................................................... 113
6.14 Adjusting the Trailer Suspension Micro Switches ............................. 114
Section 7: Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 115
7.1 Hydraulic Driven Centrifugal Pump ................................................... 115
7.2 Tractors with Open Centre Hydraulics .............................................. 118
7.3 Control Box, Regulating Valve and Electric Ball Valves .................... 120
7.4 Nozzles .............................................................................................. 122
7.5 Hydraulic and Electric/Hydraulic Problems ....................................... 123
7.6 Sprayer Mechanical Problems ........................................................... 124
Section 8: Specifications ...................................................................................125
8.1 Mechanical ......................................................................................... 125
8.2 Bolt Torque........................................................................................ 131
8.3 Hydraulic Fitting Torque .................................................................... 132
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Serial Number _______________________________
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Always give your dealer the serial number of your Suspended Boom Sprayer when ordering
parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plate is located as
shown below. Please mark the number in the space provided below for easy reference.
Serial Number Location
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The Poison Control Emergency
Telephone Number for your area is:

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Congratulations on your choice of a Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd. Suspended Boom Sprayer to complement
your farming operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a modern
farming operation.
Changing farming practices have resulted in the need for sprayers that are versatile, rugged, quick to fold and
unfold, and that offer superior wind drift protection when equipped with the standard Brandt Wind ConesTm.
Brandt offers several models to accommodate all types of farming practices. The SB4000 sprayer is a rugged
1350 imperial gallon (1600 US gallon) sprayer. The boom widths are 80’, 90’ and 100’.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Brandt Suspended Boom Sprayer requires that you and anyone
else who will be operating or maintaining the Sprayer, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance
and Troubleshooting information contained in the Operator’s Manual.
This manual covers the SB4000 Suspended Boom Sprayers built by Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd. Use the
Table of Contents as a guide when searching for specific information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Brandt dealer
if you need assistance or information.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are
as seen from the tractor driver’s seat and facing in the direction of travel.
1 INTRODUCTION

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2 SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The SafetyAlert symbol identifies important
safety messages on the Brandt SB Field
Sprayer and in the manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death. Follow the
instructions in the safety message.
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words
DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION with the safety messages.
The appropriate signal word for each
message has been selected using the
following guide lines:
3 Big Reasons
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
Indicates an 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 that, for
functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Indicates 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.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
DANGER -
WARNING -
CAUTION -
Why is SAFETY important to you?

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SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Brandt Suspended Boom Sprayer.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going
to operate, maintain or work around the Sprayer be familiar
with the operating and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY information contained in this manual. This
manual will take you step-by-step through your working
day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should
be adhered to while operating the Sprayer.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people around
you. Make these practices a working part of your safety
program. Be certain that EVERYONE operating this
equipment is familiar with the recommended operating
and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not
risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
•Sprayer owners must give operating instructions to
operators or employees before allowing them to
operate the Sprayer, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
•The most important safety device on this equipment
is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s responsibility
to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow these. All
accidents can be avoided.
•A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or
death.
•Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s
Manual and all safety signs before
operating, maintaining or adjusting
the Sprayer.
2. Only trained competent persons shall operate the
Sprayer. An untrained operator is not qualified to
operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes
but is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Rubber boots
- Protective goggles
- Neoprene gloves
- Water repellant clothing
- Respirator or filter mask
6. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine, turn
monitor off, set park brake, remove ignition key, wait
for nozzles to stop spraying before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
7. Read chemical manufacturers warnings, instructions
and procedures before starting and follow them
exactly.
8. Post Poison Control Emergency telephone number
for your area on sprayer before using Agricultural
chemicals.
The phone number will be listed in the front of your
local telephone book.
Have the container label handy when seeking medical
attention.
9. Review safety related items with all personnel
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2.2 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all
safety signs before using.
2. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine, turn
monitor off, set park brake, remove ignition key, wait
for nozzles to stop spraying before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
3. If the sprayer is equipped with suspension, never
approach the axle pinch zone while the tractor is
running or the ignition switch is turned on. See the
decal on page 19.
4. Stay away from over head power lines when raising
or folding the booms. This machine is not grounded.
ELECTROCUTION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT
DIRECT CONTACT.
5. Before spraying a field, be familiar with all potential
hazards: trees, rocks, ditches, gullies, power lines, etc.
Plan the spraying route to avoid hazards. Remember
you are driving a wide machine with a high centre of
gravity. USE CAUTION WHEN CORNERING.
6. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
7. Do not allow riders on the sprayer or tractor during
operation or transporting.
8. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children,
before starting or filling with water or chemical.
9. Read chemical manufacturers’ warnings, instructions
and procedures before starting and follow them
exactly.
10. Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals. Always
wear protective clothing and follow safe handling
procedures.
11. Use the clean water in the Chem Wash tank to rinse
chemicals from eyes, hands, face or other parts of
the body if you contact the chemical solution. Change
clean water regularly. Airborne chemical will
contaminate and if left for a long period of time, the
percent of chemical in the water can become
significant.
12. Spray only when the potential for chemical drift is at
a minimum. Even small amounts can affect
neighboring crops or sensitive plants and people.
13. Dispose of the chemical containers by triple rinsing
them into the sprayer or chemical tank, crushing and
delivering to a regional disposal site.
14. In case of poisoning, get immediate medical attention.
15. Only rinse the sprayer while still in the field. Spray
the rinse thinly over the field already sprayed. Never
contaminate the farmyard or drainage systems with
sprayer rinse.
16. Do not eat in the field when spraying. Wash thoroughly
before eating or drinking.
17. Do not use the sprayer tank to transport drinking
water.
18. Do not enter a tank that has contained chemicals.
19. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel lines,
hoses and couplings are in good condition.
20. Before applying pressure to chemical system, make
sure that all connections are tight and that all hoses
and fittings are in good condition.
21. Always position the wheel track at the widest possible
spacing to reduce the possibility of tipping the sprayer.
Only use the narrow settings when absolutely
necessary. Use extreme caution when turning corners,
on hill sides or approaching the shoulder of the road
when the tracking is set in the narrow spacing.
Remember, the centre of gravity of this sprayer is
high when the tank is full.
22. Review safety instructions annually.
23. When using the sprayer to spray liquid fertilizer,
because of the high weight of the fertilizer, the tank
must not be filled to more than 80% of the tank’s
capacity. See more details on page 65.
24. Deactivate the tractor hydraulics during road transport
and when the operator leaves the tractor.
25. Turn off the Auto Boon Height Controller during road
transport and when the operator leaves the tractor.

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1. Always follow the chemical manufacturers’ label
instructions exactly.
2. Misuse, including excessive rates, uneven
application, wind drift, and label violations can cause
injury to crops, livestock, persons and the
environment.
3. Before applying chemicals to a field, be familiar
with all potential hazards: trees, rocks, ditches,
gullies, etc. Plan the application route to avoid
hazards. Remember you are driving a wide machine.
USE CAUTION WHEN CORNERING.
4. Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals. Always
wear protective clothing and follow safe handling
procedures.
5. Use the clean water in the Chem Wash tank to
rinse chemicals from eyes, hands, face or other
parts of the body if you contact the chemical
solution.
6. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for chemical
storage.
7. Keep all chemicals out of reach of children and
away from livestock and animals.
8. Store chemicals only in their original containers and
in a locked area.
9. Check with provincial environment department
regarding the disposal of small quantities of
chemicals, chemical containers and wash water.
10. Do not burn the containers or leave them lying in
the field or ditches. Dispose of them by triple rinsing
and leaving at a pesticide container disposal site.
11. Wash thoroughly before eating. Use a detergent to
remove all chemical residue. Rinse carefully and dry
with disposable towels.
12. Do not eat in the field when spraying.
13. In case of chemical poisoning, get immediate medical
attention. Have container label handy when seeking
medical attention.
14. Post the Poison Control Emergency telephone number
for your area on sprayer before using Agricultural
chemicals.
The phone number will be listed in the front of your
local telephone book.
15. Thoroughly wash clothing and equipment
contaminated by chemicals.
16. Do not allow children or workers on a contaminated
sprayer.
17. Rinse the sprayer while still in the field. Spray the
rinse thinly over the field already sprayed. Never
contaminate the farmyard or drainage systems with
sprayer rinse.
18. Do not use the sprayer to transport drinking water.
19. Wash down the Sprayer immediately after field work.
Dispose of the wash water in an environmentally
safe manner. Wash water can contaminate the soil
or a clean water supply.
20. When tank-mixing or simultaneously applying two or
more chemicals, ensure they are compatible with
each other. Always follow the manufacturers label
directions.
2.3 CHEMICAL SAFETY

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2.3.1 SAFETY USING CHEMICALS
CAUTION! Misuse, including excessive application rates, uneven application,
spray drift, and label violations can cause injury to crops,
livestock, persons and the environment. Help ensure safe chemical
usage. Follow the instructions on the container label and always
operate the spraying equipment according to recommendations.
POISON CONTROL CENTRE PHONE NUMBERS ARE LISTED ON THE
INSIDE COVER OF MOST TELEPHONE BOOKS.
IN CASE OF POISONING, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICALATTENTION.
BRING THE CONTAINER LABEL WITH YOU. IT MAY CONTAIN
INFORMATION THAT WILLASSIST MEDICAL PERSONNEL WITH
THEIR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.
RISK SYMBOLS
* Herbicides, fungicides and insecticides are classified according to use hazard and risk involved. The
categories of hazard are:
Toxicity
Flammability
Explosive potential
Corrosivity
The degree of risk is represented by symbols taken
from common traffic sign shapes represented by the
stop, caution and yield signs. The signal word for
each of the signs is danger (high risk), warning (
moderate risk) and caution (low risk). Where the
risk is minimal, no designation is required. The label
on the container will carry the appropriate signs for
the protection of the user.
* Source: GUIDE TO CROP PROTECTION 1999, Published by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food.
TABLE 2.1: DEGREE OF RISK AND HAZARD
SYMBOLS
DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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CHEMICALTOXICITYAND LD50VALUES
LD50 values are used to rate the toxicity of pesticides.
The LD50 refers to the dose of pesticide (in mg per kg
of the test animal’s body weight) that is lethal to 50%
of the group of test animals. For example, if a
pesticide has an LD50 value of 10 mg/kg, and the
test animals each weigh 1 kg, then 50% of the animals
would die if they each ate 10 mg of the pesticide.
Different types of protective equipment are required
for pesticides that differ in toxicity. Special equipment
requirements are described on the product label, but in
general the following precautions must be taken when
using pesticides of different hazard ratings.
Danger Poison - requires goggles, respirator,
gloves and skin protection,
avoid fumes and spray mist.
Warning Poison - requires goggles, respirator,
gloves and skin protection,
avoid fumes and spray mist.
Caution Poison - requires goggles, respirator,
gloves and skin protection,
avoid fumes and spray mist.
The absence of a hazard symbol on a pesticide label
indicates low toxicity to mammals. Nevertheless,
protective clothing should be worn when using
pesticides that do not have a hazard symbol.
TABLE 2.2 ORAL LD50 VALUES AS THEY
RELATE TO RISK/HAZARD
SYMBOLS

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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear protective equipment as described in the chart to reduce exposure.

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Protecting YOUR EYES, FACE AND LUNGS
Wear protective equipment as described to protect your facial area from exposure.