carrarospray ATVM-ATV User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ATVM-ATV
ATVM-T
ATV-T

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INDEX
INDEX.....................................................................................................1
WELCOME.............................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................6
SIGNS AND WARNINGS.......................................................................8
SAFETY RULES FOR THE OPERATORS..........................................12
MARKINGS AND IDENTIFICATION....................................................14
DELIVERY OF THE MACHINE............................................................ 15
HOW OPERATING WITH A NEW MACHINE...................................... 15
DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE ............ 16
PUMP ...................................................................................................16
TANK....................................................................................................16
DRAINAGE OF THE LIQUID OF THE TANK......................................16
PROPELLER........................................................................................ 17
HAND GUN ..........................................................................................18
FILTERS...............................................................................................18
NOZZLES.............................................................................................18
HITCH THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR........................................ 19
CORRECT USE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT ............................................21
HOW OPERATING WITH A NEW MACHINE...................................... 25
CHECK AND CLEAN THE FILTER.....................................................25
CHOOSE THE SPEED OF THE PROPELLER....................................26
AGITATOR...........................................................................................26

ADJUST THE WORKING PRESSURE................................................26
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USE OF THE NOZZLES AND OF THE MANIFOLDS......................... 27
USE OF THE HANDGUN.....................................................................27
INSTRUCTION OF USE OF THE SPRAYER ......................................29
OPERATING TEST..............................................................................29
CALIBRATION AND RATE CHART....................................................30
USE OF THE PUMP.............................................................................34
MAINTENANCE OF THE PUMP..........................................................34
DIAPHRAGM AND VALVE REPLACEMENT...................................... 35
PREPARING THE CHEMICALS.......................................................... 36
GENERAL MAINTENANCE.................................................................37
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE.......................38
LUBRICATION..................................................................................... 39
DRIVE SHAFT...................................................................................... 39
TRANSMISSION..................................................................................39
MECHANICAL AGITATOR.................................................................. 40
ROAD CIRCULATION .........................................................................40
TRANSPORT .......................................................................................41
TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................42
WARRANTY TERMS...........................................................................43
DECLARATION OF “CE” CONFORMITY - Norms 89/392 CEE and
later updates .......................................................................................43

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WELCOME
Dear customer, we like to thank you for the purchase of this machine.
We welcome you among our clients and are confident that this product will
give you many years of reliable use and will fulfill your needs.
This “Use and Maintenance” manual applies to all versions of the trailed
sprayers.
Remember that any machine can work well and profitably only if it is used
correctly and kept in efficient working conditions. So please read this
instructions manual carefully and check with it whenever difficulties arise.
Should you need any assistance, our technical department is at your
disposal with information and service.
We remind you that, as manufacturer, we have the right to change, at any
time, any part, detail or accessory of the machine, either in order to
improve it, or for marketing necessities. However, the changes made will
not affect the main technical features of operation and safety.
The symbols given below are safety warnings and indicate that the
instructions must be followed in order to avoid harms and/or damages to
persons, animals and environment.
Failure to comply with the instructions may cause personal injury
and, in some cases, even death.
Attached to this manual you will find also the operator’s instructions of
engine, pump, pressure regulator valve, drive shaft etc. made by other
manufactures, as well as the breakdown and list of parts of the machine
you purchased.

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INTRODUCTION
This manual provides all the necessary information concerning the use and
maintenance of the air blast, mist (low volume) and boom sprayers trailed by the
tractor, as well as the list of spare parts.
The sprayers can be trailed by any tractor having a draw hook or bar adequate to
pull the corresponding weight of the machine and an input shaft running at a
maximum speed of 540 R.P.M. (Revolution Per Minute).
The horsepower required to run the sprayer is connected to the type of pump
which is mounted, to the size of propeller and the angle of the blades of the
propeller (see chart reporting the data of your sprayer).
The sprayers are designed and manufactured for the use in open fields as well as
for work between the rows of orchards, vineyards, etc.
Therefore NEVER RUN THE SPRAYER INDOOR!
Regular and adequate operation of the machine depends on correct use and
maintenance.
The technical instructions that are contained in this manual must be therefore
strictly complied with, to prevent any problem that could obstacle the correct use
of the machine and reduce its life.
Compliance to the safety requirements mentioned herein is also essential to
prevent accidents or injuries to the operator and other parties.
ANY USER OF THIS MACHINE IS WARMLY REQUIRED TO READ
CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THIS
MANUAL BEFORE STARTING TO USE THE MACHINE.
Should these instructions, or even one of them, not be complied with, then the
Manufacturer can not be held liable for any damages whatsoever that are caused
to the machine itself, to things or to persons.
This handbook is part of the machines and must be carefully keep on file as
long as the machine is operative.

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Please refer to the Manufacturer’s Engineering Dept. should you need any
technical details or any information on how to improve the machine operation and
efficiency.
Any repair has to be carried out only by skilled technicians, either of a dealer
authorized by the manufacturer, or by the distributor.
For the repairs, only original spare parts can be used. Failing this, the
manufacturer shall not be held liable for incorrect operation of the machine and
nor the user will then be entitled to any guarantee.
Should any doubt arise on the meaning of any part of this manual, the Italian texts
shall be considered as the valid reference text.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using the machine, please carefully read the safety rules and the
recommendations of how to prevent accidents that are described in this
manual.
These rules must be strictly complied with to ensure safety of the operators and
other people as well as the environment.
The Manufacturer and its Sales Network will not be considered liable in the case
that such rules are not complied with.
The sprayers are machines designed and built for the use of chemical products,
which could be very dangerous if handled, or just touched, by persons with no
adequate skill.
•It is forbidden to allow the use of the machine to people less than
eighteen years of age or to people without adequate skill.
•Never run the machine indoors, because the air could be poisoned
not only by the chemicals, but also by the fumes of the motor.
•Do not transport the machine with tank full of chemical.
•Do not allow anybody other than the operator in a radius of less
than 100 meters (300 ft) when the sprayer is working.
•Check frequently the tightness of fittings and hoses. If it is the case
fix or replace.
•Never remove any shield or guard and, if some is damaged, repair it
promptly without running the machine while waiting for the
replacement.
•Always wear suitable protective clothing, especially during
preparation of the product, during the treatment, when cleaning the
nozzles and filters, emptying the tank and washing the machine.
•Avoid inhaling the gases inside tanks.

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•During treatments it is advisable to use overall working clothes,
goggles, gloves, dust proof mask or helmets and boots resistant to
the chemicals.
•The sprayers are designed to broadcast chemicals in agriculture;
the constant use of chemicals makes of the machine a potentially
dangerous implement, of which everybody must be aware.
•Before using the chemicals, read and understand all the warnings
and directions given by the manufacturer of the chemical and:
LEARN OF HOW TO ACT IF ACCIDENTALLY THE CHEMICAL
WOULD BE TOUCHED BY SOMEONE OR WOULD BE SPREAD IN
THE ENVIRONMENT.

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SIGNS AND WARNINGS
Please carefully read and understand the operating instruction of the
manual before using the machine.
DANGER: the machine blows possibly dangerous chemical.
Keep at a safe distance from the machine.
DANGER: never get close to the drive shaft when it is rotating.
GETTING IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD CAUSE
YOUR DEATH!
DANGER: keep hands, feet and clothes away from the moving parts.

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Before performing any service, stop both the machine and the
tractor, verify that they are still on the ground in a stable position
and read the instructions of this manual in the section referred to
the service.
Only qualified personnel must use the machine.
Keep the machine away from children also when it is off.
Wash the machine with plenty of water after each working phase. Do
not drop the chemicals in the environment.
If the chemical product gets in contact with eyes, hands, skin or
clothes, neutralize them with suitable products and rinse with plenty
of water.
Keep clear of the machine when it is in operation.