Croplands US20F/252/HR30 User manual

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INTRODUCTION | GENERAL MANAGER’S WELCOME
Dear Customer
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Croplands Sprayer.
Croplands have been in the business of building sprayer
equipment since 1972. For over 50 years we have been
supplying sprayers to farmers, contractors, growers and all
our customers involved in growing crops and in the control of
pests and diseases.
Croplands is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nufarm Ltd, the
largest supplier of crop protection chemicals for Australasia,
and one of the fastest growing global suppliers world-wide.
At Croplands, we pride ourselves on our commitment to
supplying machinery that is at the forefront of the industry’s
needs. We believe we can back up our products and through
constant research and development, bring to you the best
equipment you can find.
We welcome any feedback from you about our equipment.
On the back cover you will find our contact details, and locations
where our staff can be reached during business hours. After
hours, you can email us and expect a reply the following morning.
Please read this manual in its entirety before you operate your
sprayer. This will ensure you have a trouble free start up.
We trust you will get years of good use from your Croplands
Sprayer.
Yours Sincerely
Sean Mulvaney
General Manager
Sean Mulvaney
General Manager
Croplands has taken steps to ensure this operator’s manual is as current and as accurate as possible. Due to the ever-changing markets of cropping and farming, Croplands
is constantly striving to be at the forefront of innovation and technology. While the information in this manual is considered accurate at the time of writing, Croplands reserves
the right to change this information without notice. Croplands will not accept liability for any inaccuracy in this publication, or changes forthwith.

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Foreword 4
About this manual 4
Terminology 4
Warranty 5
SECTION 2
SAFETY
Safety signs and decals 6
SECTION 3
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION,
& SPECIFICATION
Croplands TrayPak Sprayer 7
Specifications 7
Tanks 7
Honda Power 7
Pumps 8
Controls 8
Hose Reels & Spray Guns 9
Manuals 9
US20F, 30F & 60F models 10
US500 models 12
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Electric Reels - Retraspray 14
Unloading 14
Fitment 14
Hook-Up 14
Description of the plumbing 14
Spray gun 16
Spray guns & accessories 17
Filling, filters & draining 17
Pre-operation check-list 18
Initial start-up procedure, motorised sprayer 18
Shut down 20
SECTION 5
OPERATION
Safety 22
Daily start-up procedure 22
Adding chemical to the spray tank 22
Operating the spray gun 23
Hand gun spraying method 24
Operating pointers 24
Boom spraying 24
Emergency Action Plan 24
Clean & flush the sprayer 25
Using tank & equipment cleaners 25
SECTION 6
SPRAYING INFORMATION & CALIBRATION
When to spray 26
Useful formula 26
Calibration - general 26
Spot sprayer calibration 26
Spray quality 27
Boom spraying 27
SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Daily maintenance 28
20 hours maintenance 28
Annual maintenance 28
Troubleshooting pump problems 29
SECTION 8
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS 30
200F/300F BASE ASSEMBLY 31
US20F/252/HR30 32
US30F/30/HR30TG 33
600F BASE ASSEMBLY 34
US60F/40/TWIN 35
US500/70/HR30TG 36
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INDEX 37

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOREWORD
Croplands Equipment is a subsidiary of Nufarm Australia
Ltd and operates as Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd in
Australia and Croplands Equipment Ltd in New Zealand.
Croplands are a leading manufacturer and supplier of
spraying equipment.
This operator’s manual covers the Croplands’ Optima
range of TrayPak Sprayers.
Manufactured to a high standard for use in Agriculture
and Horticulture, every effort has been made to include
all information needed for the correct use of your
TrayPak Sprayer.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual provides assembly, setting up, operating
and maintenance instructions for the TrayPak Sprayer.
All models of the TrayPak Sprayer are in the Identification
and/or in the Specification Chapter.
Some model types also have different options available.
Some features explained in this manual may not be
applicable to your model.
Please pass on this manual with the sprayer or boom
at the time of resale for use by the new owner.
This manual, TrayPak Sprayer, was published in
August 2022.
Check online as there may be more recent revisions of
this manual.
As the owner of a Croplands product, please read this
manual thoroughly to fully familiarise yourself with all
aspects of the safe and correct operation of your TrayPak
Sprayer. Maintenance information and useful tips have
been included. We trust you will use these tips to get the
best from your TrayPak Sprayer.
TERMINOLOGY
These terms/symbols used throughout this manual:
NOTE
This Note sign is in place to convey useful
information and will help you to identify
the best possible way to operate the
machine.
CAUTION
This Caution sign shows the potential for
incident. An incident may include damage
to the machine itself, or possible injury to
the operator.
WARNING
This Warning sign shows the potential for
risk or injury and highlights the need for
steps to be taken to protect ones safety.
DANGER
This Danger sign will be used in areas where
the highest risk is present. Always read the
information on these signs and ensure you
are taking steps to prevent risk or injury.
DANGER
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Probability of death or serious
injury if an accident occurs
CAUTION
!
To highlight potential injury or
machinery damage.
WARNING
!
To stress potential dangers and the
importance of personal safety.
NOTE
To convey useful operating information.
WARNING
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Read and understand this operators’ manual
before operating the TrayPak Sprayer.

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WARRANTY POLICY
Refer to your Croplands Warranty and
Pre-delivery Booklet supplied with your
TrayPak sprayer. Always make contact with
your Croplands Dealer first and foremost for
warranty matters.
NOTE
For full conditions of warranty and warranty
policy, please see the Specification,
Safety, Warranty & Delivery booklet
provided with this sprayer.
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SAFETY
The supplied (as a separate document along with this
sprayer) Croplands SAFETY manual must be read and
understood before operating your TrayPak Sprayer.
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SAFETY SIGNS AND DECALS
All signs and decals for sprayer safety and operation must be maintained in
good order and replaced if damaged or missing. Most Croplands labels have
a part number printed on the decal to aid identification and replacement.
Some examples are shown below.
Part No: XD -123
Part No: XD -125V
Part No: XD -126V
Part No: XD -116V Part No: XD -127V

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION & SPECIFICATION
CROPLANDS TRAYPAK SPRAYER
Whenever possible, use the serial number of the TrayPak
sprayer when requesting service or parts information.
Where a serial plate is not provided or is no longer on the
unit, use the part number from the bar code affixed to this
manual or the Warranty & Pre-delivery booklet.
SPECIFICATIONS
Tanks
The Croplands TrayPak range of tanks are constructed from
UV stabilised, medium density polythene for low distortion
qualities and impact resistance. A screw down main lid is
installed on all models and comes standard with a basket
strainer. A deep sump provides excellent suction and
allows the tank to completely drain.
The 200, 300 & 600 Lt models incorporate a (red) 6 litre
fresh water tank for operator safety, hand washing, filter
cleaning etc.
Honda Power
Croplands motorised TrayPak models use genuine
Honda petrol powered motors - famous for delivering
reliable, easy starting, fuel efficient performance, day in
and day out.
Each motor is affixed with an identification label showing
the manufacturer, model, serial number and manufacturing
codes. For further information on parts etc, refer to the
parts section on the Croplands website.

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Pumps
Coupled to each Honda motor is an industry leading
AR brand, diaphragm pump of a capacity to suit each
CropPak model.
Each pump is fitted with a suitable AR manual control valve
and regulator.
The pump identification label shows the name of the
manufacturer, model of the pump, serial number, maximum
working pressure and other requirements.
For further information on parts for your pump, refer to
the parts section on the Croplands website. Use the pump
model as the reference.
Controls
Each model uses a pressure regulating valve specific to the
pump model being used, such as ..
• AR GR30 for use with AR252 pump
• AR Gi40 is used with the AR30 and AR40 pumps
• AR UCM-5 is used with the AR70-CR pump
Each regulator is fitted with an identification label.
Refer to Section 4 for detailed instruction.
AR252-CRGI
AR30-CRGI AR Gi40

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Hose Reels & Spray Guns
Croplands TrayPak Sprayer range is available with either
single or twin 30 meter hose reel and Turbo Gun 400.
Manuals
Separate manuals for the motor/pumps are supplied
along with the unit.
AR40-CRGI
AR70-CR

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US20F/252/HR30
US60F/30/HR30TG
US60F/40/TWIN
US30F/30/HR30TG

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KEY FEATURES
1. Heavy-duty hot-dip galvanised frame with carry handles
2. UV-stabilised tank with level markings
3. Large filling lid with basket strainer
4. Large sump for total emptying and easy draining and clean out
5. Genuine Honda motor to power the reliable AR diaphragm pump
6. Steel hose reel with galvanised mount, 30 metres of high-quality hose and Turbo400 gun
UNIT WIDTH LENGTH HEIGHT WEIGHT
US20F/252/HR30 1275mm 1015mm 725mm 110kg
US30F/30/HR30TG 1275mm 1015mm 725mm 115kg
US60F/30/HR30TG 1255mm 1475mm 990mm 197kg
US60F/40/TWIN 1255mm 1475mm 990mm 237kg
Disclaimer: dimensional and weight information supplied is for base model only with no options. This information is subject to change without notice.
US20F/252/HR30 200L TrayPak sprayer with galvanised frame, Honda-powered 25 L/min AR pump. Manual two-tap controls, 30m hose reel and Turbo400 gun. 6L handwash tank
US30F/30/HR30TG 300L TrayPak sprayer with galvanised frame, Honda-powered 35 L/min AR pump. Manual two-tap controls, 30m hose reel and Turbo400 gun. 6L handwash tank
US60F/30/HR30TG 600L TrayPak sprayer with galvanised frame, Honda-powered 35 L/min AR pump. Manual two-tap controls, 30m hose reel and Turbo400 gun. 6L handwash tank
US60F/40/TWIN 600L TrayPak sprayer with galvanised frame, Honda-powered 46.3 L/min AR pump. Manual two-tap controls, twin 30m hose reels and Turbo400 guns. 6L handwash tank
MANUAL REELS
TrayPak
Croplands motorised sprayers are powered by genuine Honda motors with
larger diaphragm pumps to give better spray pressure for those larger jobs.

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US500/40/TWIN
UNIT WIDTH LENGTH HEIGHT WEIGHT
US500/30/HR30TG 1200mm 1700mm 1200mm 220kg
Disclaimer: dimensional and weight information supplied is for base model only with no options. This information is subject to change without notice.
US500/30/HR30TG TrayPak 500L, AR30 pump, reel with 30m hose and Turbo400 gun, galvanised skid frame
US500/70/HR30TG TrayPak 500L, AR70 pump, reel with 30m hose and Turbo400 gun, galvanised skid frame. AR70 pump is ideal for use with a range of booms (see page 18 and 19)
US500/40/TWIN TrayPak 500L, AR40 pump, twin reel both with 30m hose and Turbo400 gun, galvanised skid frame
US500/30/HR30TG

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ELECTRIC REELS  RETRASPRAY 14
UNLOADING 14
FITMENT 14
HOOKUP 14
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLUMBING 14
SPRAY GUN 16
SPRAY GUNS AND ACCESSORIES 17
FILLING, FILTERS & DRAINING 17
PREOPERATION CHECKLIST 18
INITIAL STARTUP PROCEDURE, MOTORISED SPRAYER 18
SHUT DOWN 20
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ELECTRIC REELS  RETRASPRAY
See separate manual for the 12-volt Retraspray retractable
reel and its operation.
UNLOADING
Take care when loading / unloading these sprayers. These
sprayers are well past the capacity for one or two people
to manually handle. Most models have either forklift or
sling pickup points. Be careful of the balance.
All loading / unloading should be done with tanks empty.
See Section 5 of the Safety manual.
FITMENT
Make sure the unit is securely fastened. In many cases
this will involve bolting the unit to a vehicle. Remember
to factor in the weight of a full tank when determining the
mounting, and always consult the vehicles manual for load
ratings and suitable mounting points.
HOOKUP
Connect & route a drain hose to a convenient and safe
place for draining the tank.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLUMBING
There are 3 configurations of the plumbing for the
motorised pump sprayers – dependant on the choice of
pump.
• The AR252 pump models are identified by the large red
plastic pressure regulator.
• The AR30 & AR 40 pump models are identified by the
all metal pressure regulator.
• The AR70 pump model is designed for use with a spray
boom and feature a remote pressure regulator.
The operating principles for both are very similar. See
below example using AR252 pump.
A. The suction line from the tank, to the ball valve.
B. Ball valve. To the left (as shown) is drain, to the right is
to the pump. Vertically up is OFF.
C. Suction Filter. Check and clean frequently, and
especially at the commencement of any spray
program (best checked before chemical is added).
D. Pressure Regulator – and surplus flow goes back
to tank via (E) to aid agitation. The regulator also
includes the pressure gauge.
E. Return to tank. This line is also used for agitation.
F. Spray line to the hose reel (s). Includes an on / off tap.
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Note the ball valve has 3 positions, with vertical up as OFF.
It’s suggested the user connect a hose to the drain side of
the valve and route the hose to a convenient place for safe
draining of the tank.
• Be careful to dispose of any chemical in an
environmentally responsible manner.
AR252 Pressure Regulator (ARGR30)
The top portion of the Pressure regulator (red arrow)
is used to set the pressure required. Turn clockwise to
increase the pressure and anti-clockwise to decrease
the spray pressure. Note the AR252 pump is rated to a
maximum of 25 Bar pressure.
In the example shown the non-spraying pressure has been
set to 12 Bar (green arrow). Take note of where the
maximum of 25 Bar is located on the pressure gauge (in
the green sector).
To bypass the pressure line & /or send spray / agitation
back to tank, rotate the lower level of the pressure
regulator to the position shown (yellow arrow).
Note in these 2 photo’s the spray line tap is in the off
position (blue arrow).
AR30 / 40 Pressure Regulator (ARGI40)
In the example shown the regulator has been set ready to
spray (level arm is down) and the pressure has been set to
18 Bar.
The regulator has 2 places for pressure adjustment.
Course adjustment is via the wire / notches – see the
(purple arrow).
Use positions ….
1 for up to 10 Bar,
2 for up to 20 Bar,
3 for up to 30 Bar,
4 for up to 40 Bar.

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Fine adjustment is via the brass knob. Disengage the
PRV lever (see green outline) before adjusting the
brass knob as pointed, Up (increase pressure) or Down
(decrease pressure).
Disengaging the lever also activates the bypass / “dump”
to tank / agitation.
Note the AR30 & 40 are rated to a maximum of 40 Bar
pressure which correlates to the top of the green sector of
the gauge. Never operate in the yellow or red sectors.
AR70 Pressure Regulator (ARUCM-5)
The US500/70/HR30TG uses the ARUCM-5 remote
5-way controller more suited to operating a boom. In
addition to the rotary (red) knob for pressure adjustment
are 4 boom on /off section valves and a master “dump” to
tank valve. ARUCM-4 shown.
Agitation
Note the volume of agitation from liquid bypassing the
regulator (whilst spraying) is determined by the difference
between pump performance (pressure) and the selected
spray pressure.
SPRAY GUN
Motorised TrayPak sprayers are supplied with the Turbo
400 Spray Gun, with 1.5mm nozzle.
Practice the operation of the gun with fresh water before
undertaking any chemical spraying.
Controls are a hand-held trigger, side lever for spray
pattern (red arrow) and sliding / adjustable cone.
The side lever is used to adjust for cone or straight stream
spray. Slide the orange cone forwards for a “fogging”
type spray.
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SPRAY GUNS AND ACCESSORIES
For more information on accessories etc consult the
Croplands Compact sprayers & components guide.
FILLING, FILTERS & DRAINING
It’s important to keep all filters clean. A careful, common
sense approach to water quality, mixing of chemicals
and care of filters, hoses and tank will ensure trouble free
spraying.
Filling is via the lid, filtered via the basket – be very careful
to not splash chemical when filling.
Draining is via the ball valve, with the tap pointing to the
left (as shown). It’s suggested the user connect a hose
to the drain side of the valve and route the hose to a
convenient safe place for draining the tank.
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• Take care to dispose of chemical in an environmentally
responsible manner.
Suction lines are fitted with a filter. The type, size and mesh
vary from model to model. All meshes are colour coded
and, in most cases, alternative mesh sizes are available via
spray shops.
Red = 32 mesh (course) - not used from the factory.
Blue = 50 mesh
Yellow = 80 mesh
Green = 100 mesh (fine)
PREOPERATION CHECKLIST
Before operating the sprayer:
• Familiarise yourself with all supplied manuals.
• Check the sprayer is securely mounted.
• Check that the spray tank is clean, and drain tap is
not open.
• Check that the suction line filter is clean.
• Check the hose reel / spray gun are correctly fitted,
and in good condition.
• Fill the hand wash tank (if fitted) with clean fresh water.
• Check all plumbing and fittings are tight and not
damaged. Fill the sprayer tank with clean water -
making sure the basket filter is in place when filling.
Check for leaks.
• Safety Manual … has been read, understood and
appropriate preparations have been implemented.
INITIAL STARTUP PROCEDURE,
MOTORISED SPRAYER
Always use fresh water for familiarisation, maintenance,
testing or training. If the unit has seen chemical, always
wear safety gloves (as a minimum precaution).
Engine & pump check:
The Honda GX200 engine will have been pre-checked for
operation at the factory. However, it is recommended you
check the oil level as per the Honda manual.
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Check the oil level in the pump. Pumps, oil requirements
and fill positions vary from model to model – check the
manual supplied for each unit.
Familiarize yourself with the engine controls – choke, on/
off, engine speed control and starter pull-chord.
First Time Start-up
This example is with AR252 pump model. The routine steps are
the same – controls will vary from pump to pump and PRV.
• Oil checks done, correct & adequate fuel.
• Fill the sprayer with some clean water (50 litres would
be sufficient for initial familiarisation).
• Set the PRV to “Bypass” lever as shown (yellow
arrow), and ball valve to the reel in the off position, as
shown (blue arrow).
As a starting point set the PRV pressure adjustment knob
to approximately 4 turns UP (low pressure). All units are
tested and adjusted at the factory before delivery, so take
note of the original setting. On AR30 / 40 pumps, set PRV
to the first wire – lever up / bypass mode)
• Turn on the Honda’s ignition.
• Set choke to ON. Note hot starts don’t need the choke.
• Set run speed to Minimum (see image)
• Pull Start, usually 2 times is sufficient.
o If not starting after 4 or 5 pulls, turn off the choke
and set the throttle to full power. Will usually start
first time. If all else fails, consult the Honda manual.
• Once the engine is running reliably at approximately ¼
power ….
o Confirm that the pump has primed and is working
(flow will be bypassing back to tank).
o Turn on the pressure valve, as circled.
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o Adjust the pressure until you have the required
pressure, say 12 Bar as circled.
o Turn on the ball valve to the hose reel / spray gun
/ boom, as circled.
To Spray
Hold down the hand grip lever of the spray gun. Once the
unit is spraying clean water, adjust the engine power until
the operating pressure (whilst spraying) is at the required
level. While the hand gun is spraying, check that the:
o Nozzle spray pattern is even, adjusting the spray
pattern to suit the application you are planning to
carry out.
o Pump pressure is constant and within the limit of the
maximum pressure rating.
o Release the hand grip lever to stop spraying.
• For spot spraying applications, the required pressure
will vary significantly depending on the application and
equipment used (boom, lance, gun). Whilst checking the
sprayer with fresh water, also check for the maximum
pressure likely to be used / checking for leaks etc.
Boom Spraying
The AR30/40/70 sprayers fitted with one hose reel come
fitted with 2 taps on the pressure side – one to the spray
reel and the other is spare, for another hose reel or maybe
a small boom such as Croplands MBX04, (note this is not a
factory fitted option).
Turn on the tap to the boom position. Water should now
spray from the nozzles. Adjust the spraying pressure to a
maximum of 5 bar pressure for boom spraying.
Whilst the pump is running, check all the nozzles to ensure
the spray pattern is uniform and check there are no leaks
from boom joints, fittings or the nozzle bodies.
For further information on boom spraying, see Section 6 -
Spraying Information.
SHUT DOWN
Note see section 5 for more information on cleaning &
flushing.
Spray to empty
• Always easier to shut down after spraying until the tank
and hose lines are empty.
• Reduce engine power to idle.
• Turn off the engine by using the ignition kill switch.
• Turn off the fuel if leaving for some time.
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