GREAT PLAINS TSF1080 User manual

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Operator Manual
TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 & TSF1290
80- and 90-Foot Front Fold Boom Sprayers
Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
the lives of others depend on it!
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................................1
Safety Reflectors and Decals ............................................8
Introduction...........................................................................18
Document Family.............................................................18
Description of Unit ...........................................................18
Intended Usage ........................................................18
Models Covered .......................................................18
Using This Manual...........................................................18
Definitions.................................................................18
Owner Assistance............................................................19
Preparation and Setup .........................................................20
Before You Start ..............................................................20
Hitching Tractor to Sprayer..............................................20
Hitch Type ................................................................20
Hitching with Hydraulic Pump...................................21
Hitching with PTO Pump ..........................................22
Axle Spacing....................................................................22
Electrical Connections .....................................................23
Hydraulic Hookup ............................................................23
Sprayer Control Hydraulic Hookup...........................23
Hydraulic Pump Hookup...........................................24
Tractor / PTO Shaft Hookup ............................................25
Leveling Sprayer..............................................................26
Hitch Height..............................................................26
Frame Level Adjustment ..........................................27
Leveling Boom..........................................................27
Locking System Setup.....................................................28
Hydraulic Pump Setup.....................................................28
Ace Pump Flow Limiter (Option) ..............................29
Setting Pump Rate ...................................................29
Electrical Installation........................................................30
Lights........................................................................30
Raven SCS 450........................................................30
Hydraulic Valve Control............................................32
Foam Marker Control (Option) .................................32
Raven AutoBoom (Option) .......................................32
Spraying Setup ................................................................33
Hydraulic Pump Setup..............................................33
PTO Pump Setup .....................................................33
Manual Throttle Valve ..............................................33
Sprayer Calibration..........................................................34
Speed Calibration.....................................................34
Rate Calibration........................................................35
Operations.............................................................................37
General Notes For Field Operation .................................37
Operating Checklist..................................................38
Using Hand Wash Tank ..................................................38
Transporting ....................................................................39
Plumbing Overview .........................................................40
Filling Tanks ....................................................................43
Filling Hand Wash Tank ...........................................43
Filling the Flush Tank ...............................................44
Filling the Main Tank ................................................44
Adding Chemicals ...........................................................47
Inducting Chemicals (Option)...................................48
Agitation ..........................................................................49
Foam Marker Tank Fill ....................................................49
Boom Operations ............................................................49
2007+ Sprayer Hydraulics........................................49
2006- Sprayer Hydraulics.........................................49
Elevator Raising/Lowering .......................................50
Boom Height ............................................................50
Boom Unfolding........................................................51
Boom Fold................................................................51
Boom Tilt ..................................................................51
AutoBoom Operation (Option)..................................51
60-Foot Spraying......................................................52
Operating Pump ..............................................................53
Unloading Materials.........................................................53
Tank and Boom Flush .....................................................54
Parking ............................................................................55
Unhitching with Hydraulic Pump ..............................56
Unhitching with PTO Pump ......................................56
Storage............................................................................57
Adjustments..........................................................................58
General Field Adjustments ..............................................58
Boom Height ............................................................58
Nozzle Pressure.......................................................58
Axle Wheel Spacing Adjustment .....................................59
Break Away Spring..........................................................60
Troubleshooting ...................................................................61
Maintenance and Lubrication..............................................63
Sprayer/Boom Maintenance............................................63
Equipment Cleanup.........................................................63
General Information.........................................................63
Filter Maintenance...........................................................64
Clean Out Solution Whirlfilter® ................................64
Clean Out Tank Fill Filter .........................................64
Shear Bolt........................................................................65
Pump Maintenance and Repair.......................................66

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Ace Pumps ...............................................................67
Elevator Slide ..................................................................70
Quad-Jet Agitators...........................................................70
Tank Entry .......................................................................71
Lubrication .......................................................................72
Options ..................................................................................75
AutoBoom........................................................................75
Axles and Wheels............................................................75
Calibration Accessories ...................................................76
Chemical Inductor............................................................76
High Volume Foam Marker..............................................76
Gauge Protector ..............................................................77
Hitches (Hydraulic Pump Only) .......................................77
Open Center Hydraulic Kit...............................................77
Pumps .............................................................................78
Ace Hydraulic Pump.................................................78
Ace PTO Pumps ......................................................78
Speed Sensors................................................................79
Radar Speed Sensor................................................79
Raven Wheel Speed Sensor....................................79
Y-Cable ....................................................................79
Appendix ...............................................................................80
Specifications and Capacities .........................................80
Tire Inflation Chart...........................................................80
Torque Values .................................................................81
Hydraulic and Plumbing Diagrams ..................................82
Boom Hydraulics ......................................................82
Standard Closed Center Pin Assignments...............83
Manifold-Boom Assignments ...................................84
Raven G1 AutoBoom Hydraulics .............................85

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Important Safety Information
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or level of hazard
seriousness.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations,
typically for machine components that, for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, 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.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Be Familiar with Safety Decals
Read and understand “Safety Reflectors and Decals”
starting on page 8, thoroughly.
Read all instructions noted on the decals.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury. If hydraulic fluid penetrates the
skin under pressure, immediate medical attention is
required. See a physician familiar with this type of injury
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic lines.
Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems.

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Wear Protective Equipment
Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or
herbicides to use the following personal safety
equipment.
Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat
Waterproof apron.
Face shield, goggles or full face respirator.
Goggles with side shields or a full face respirator is
required if handling or applying dusts, wettable powders,
or granules or if being exposed to spray mist.
Cartridge-type respirator approved for pesticide vapors
unless label specifies another type of respirator.
Waterproof, unlined gloves. Neoprene gloves are
recommended.
Cloth coveralls/outer clothing changed daily; waterproof
items if there is a chance of becoming wet with spray
Waterproof boots or foot coverings
Do not wear contaminated clothing. Wash protective
clothing and equipment with soap and water after each
use. Personal clothing must be laundered separately from
household articles.
Clothing contaminated with certain pesticides must be
destroyed according to state and local regulations. Read
chemical label for specific instructions.
Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose-fitting clothing.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing
impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such
as earmuffs or earplugs.
Avoid wearing entertainment headphones while operating
machinery. Operating equipment safely requires the full
attention of the operator.

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Handle Chemicals Properly
Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions.
Wear protective clothing.
Handle all chemicals with care.
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use
can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and
property.
Inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire is a serious
health hazard.
Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.
Before adding chemical to the tank, make sure tank is at
least half full. Do not pour concentrate into an empty
tank.
Never leave fill hose attached to the sprayer after filling
tank. Chemicals in tank can siphon out of tank and
contaminate freshwater source.
Always keep hand-wash tank filled with clean water and
have soap available in case of an emergency. Immediately
and thoroughly flush any area of the body that is
contaminated by chemicals.
Do not touch sprayer components with mouth or lips.
If chemical is swallowed, carefully follow the chemical
manufacturer’s recommendations and consult with a
doctor.
If persons are exposed to a chemical in a way that could
affect their health, consult a doctor immediately with the
chemical label or container in hand. Any delay could
cause serious illness or death.
Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. By law
rinsing of the used chemical container must be repeated
three times. Puncture the container to prevent future use.
An alternative is to jet-rinse or pressure rinse the
container.
Wash hands and face before eating after working with
chemicals. Shower as soon as spraying is completed for
the day.
Spray only with acceptable wind conditions. Wind speed
must be below 5 mph. Make sure wind drift of chemicals
will not affect any surrounding land, people or animals.
Never wash out the sprayer tank within 100 feet (30m) of
any freshwater source or in a car wash.
Rinse out the tank. Spray rinse water on last field sprayed.

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Confined Space
Once used for hazardous fertilizers, or seeds with
hazardous treatments, your tank may become a
“permit-required confined space” under applicable
statutes, regulations, insurance rules or business policy.
When hazardous fumes are present, you can be quickly
overcome even with the tank lid open.
Do not enter a tank for material loading, material
unloading, tank cleaning or valve maintenance.
Clean tank by power washing from outside the tank top.
Perform valve maintenance by removing meters from
bottom of empty tank.
If obstruction removal or repair requires tank entry, have
the work performed by a team trained in confined space
procedures. See “Tank Entry” on page 71.
Use A Safety Chain
Use a safety chain to help control drawn machinery
should it separate from tractor drawbar.
Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of towed machinery.
Attach chain to tractor drawbar support or other specified
anchor location. Allow only enough slack in chain to
permit turning.
Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken,
stretched or damaged.
Do not use safety chain for towing.
Keep Riders Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be struck
by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.
Never allow children to operate equipment.
Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Slow-moving tractors and towed implements can create a
hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to
see, especially at night.
Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever
driving on public roads.
Use tractor lights and lights provided with implement.

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Check for Overhead Lines
Sprayer booms contacting overhead electrical lines can
introduce lethal voltage levels on sprayer and tractor frames.
A person touching almost any metal part can complete the
circuit to ground, resulting in serious injury or death. At
higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
Avoid overhead lines during sprayer operations.
Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph (32
kph). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden
braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate control of steering and
stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with
brakes.
Comply with state and local laws.
Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded, weighs
more than 1.5 times the weight of towing vehicle.
Carry reflectors or flags to mark Front Fold Boom
Sprayer in case of breakdown on the road.
Keep clear of overhead power lines and other
obstructions when transporting. Refer to transport
dimensions under “Specifications and Capacities” on
page 80.
Do not fold or unfold the Front Fold Boom Sprayer while
the tractor is moving.
Shutdown and Storage
Fold Front Fold Boom Sprayer, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove the key.
Secure Front Fold Boom Sprayer using blocks and
supports provided.
Detach and store Front Fold Boom Sprayer in an area
where children normally do not play.

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Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper
tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional
information.
Work in a clean, dry area.
Fold the Front Fold Boom Sprayer, put tractor in park,
turn off engine, and remove key before performing
maintenance.
Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system
pressure is relieved.
Allow Front Fold Boom Sprayer to cool completely.
Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or
adjusting electrical systems or before welding on Front
Fold Boom Sprayer.
Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition
and installed properly.
Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
Remove all tools and unused parts from Front Fold Boom
Sprayer before operation.
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital
and fire department near phone.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed
by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment.
When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front
of or over tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.
When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling
equipment adequate for weight involved.

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Safety At All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this
manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on
the safety decals.
Be familiar with all Front Fold Boom Sprayer functions.
Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.
Do not leave Front Fold Boom Sprayer unattended with
tractor engine running.
Do not dismount a moving tractor. Dismounting a moving
tractor could cause serious injury or death.
Do not stand between the tractor and Front Fold Boom
Sprayer during hitching.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven
parts.
Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with
moving parts.
Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising
Front Fold Boom Sprayer. Make sure all persons are clear
of working area.
Do not turn tractor too tightly, causing Front Fold Boom
Sprayer to ride up on wheels. This could cause personal
injury or equipment damage.
Use only water without pesticides added to calibrate the
sprayer. Do not exceed the calibrated sprayer speed and
pressure when operating.
When using a PTO pump, be sure that PTO shield is in
place on the tractor, PTO coupler bolts are torqued to the
correct specification, and torque bar is properly chained
to tractor drawbar.
Spray with the boom in the unfolded position only.
The boom has many pinch points during field operation
and folding. Keep all bystanders away.
Never use tank for potable water.

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Safety Reflectors and Decals
Your sprayer comes equipped with all safety reflectors
and decals in place. They were designed to help you
safely operate your sprayer.
Read and follow decal directions.
Keep all safety decals clean and legible.
Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals
from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for
proper decal placement.
When ordering new parts or components, also request
corresponding safety decals.
To install new decals:
1. Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed.
2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,
being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.
Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector
818-055C
Center section of boom, facing to rear;
1 total
Red Reflectors
(TSF1080/TSF1090 S/N 1183RR-)
(TSF1280/TSF1290 S/N 1109VV-)
838-266C
Center section of boom, outside ends,
Rear face of lower tube;
2 total
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Red Reflectors
(TSF1080/TSF1090 S/N 1184RR+)
(TSF1280/TSF1290 S/N 1110VV+)
838-266C
At rear of center section of boom under light brackets at
each end,
on each side of SMV reflector at rear of center section;
4 total
Amber Reflectors (Trailer)
838-265C
Main frame, outside faces, front and rear corners;
4 total
Amber Reflectors (Boom)
(TSF1080/TSF1090 S/N 1183RR-)
(TSF1280/TSF1290 S/N 1109VV-)
838-265C
Center section of boom, front face of forward tube,
outside ends:
2 total
68467
20377
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20441

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Amber Reflectors (Boom)
(TSF1080/TSF1090 S/N 1184RR+)
(TSF1280/TSF1290 S/N 1110VV+)
838-265C
Center section of boom at outside ends of light brackets,
front face of center boom at each end;
4 total
Daytime Reflectors
(TSF1080/TSF1090 S/N 1183RR-)
(TSF1280/TSF1290 S/N 1109VV-)
838-267C
Center section of boom, rear face of lower tube, just
inboard of Red reflectors;
2 total
Daytime Reflectors
(TSF1080/TSF1090 S/N 1184RR+)
(TSF1280/TSF1290 S/N 1110VV+)
838-267C
At rear of center section of boom under light brackets at
each end;
2 total
68466
20441
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Danger: Rotating Driveline (PTO only)
818-142C
Top of PTO shaft guard;
1 total
Danger: Rotating Driveline (PTO only)
818-187C
Top of PTO bearing mount guard;
1 total
Danger: Agricultural Chemicals
818-323C
Front face of mainframe left side,
At rear of center section of boom;
2 total
20377
DANGER
20377
DANGER
20377
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Danger: Electrocution Hazard
818-367C
Center section of boom, rear face of lower rear tube;
1 total
Danger: Guard Missing (PTO only)
818-540C
Forward end of PTO driveline
(visible only when in an unsafe condition);
1 total
Danger: Guard Missing (PTO only)
818-552C
Aft end of PTO driveline
(visible only when in an unsafe condition);
1 total
20441A
20377
20377

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Danger: Crushing Hazard
818-864C
Base of elevator(1),
boom center section, rear face of fixed mount(1),
boom center section, front face of center boom next to
amber reflectors(2);
4 total
68467
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Warning: Negative Tongue Weight
818-019C
Left side of tongue;
1 total
Warning: Excessive Speed
818-188C
Front left side of hitch;
1 total
Warning: Chemical Overflow (Option)
818-303C
Outside face of inductor tank;
1 total
Warning: Axle Adjustment
818-548C
Left center side of main frame;
1 total
20377
NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT
HAZARD
Negative tongue weight can cause immediate
elevation of tongue when unhitching implement
To prevent serious injury or death:
Always be certain implement is hitched securely
to tractor drawbar before reaising.
Lower implement BEFORE unhitching.
818-019C Rev. D
WARNING
20377
818-188C Rev. C
Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport
speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine
can result.
To Prevent SeriousInjury or Death:
EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD
WARNING
16142
20377

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Warning: High Pressure Fluids
818-339C
Front left side of hitch,
at rear of center section of boom;
2 total
Warning: Overhead Boom
818-467C
Rear face of top inboard gusset, each boom inner
section;
2 total
Warning: Water Contamination
818-696C
Left side of main frame, at walkboard;
1 total
20238
20441A
20441
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Warning: Pinch Point
818-798C
Rear facing on center section pivot tubes (2),
rear face, lower inboard gusset, boom inner section (2),
inside faces of end plates at boom section joint (4);
8 total
Caution: General Sprayer
818-324C
Front of tank, lower left;
1 total
Caution: Read Operator’s Manual
818-587C
Front left side of hitch;
1 total
20441
20377
20238
WARNING:
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Read Owner’s Manual before usingmachine.
Stand clear when foldingand unfoldingmarkers.
Stand clear when raisingand loweringmachine.
Keep all safety shieldsand devicesin place.
Keep hands, feet, and clothingaway from
Never ride on machine.
Alwayslower or properly support machine
Escapinghydraulic fluid can cause serious
Review safety instructionswith all operators
movingchainsand sprockets.
BEFORE servicing.
818-587C Rev. B
injury.
annually.
CAUTION