Hagie DTS 8 HI-TRACTOR User manual

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MANUAL THAT DEPICT SITUATIONS WITH SHIELDS, GUARDS,
RAILS, OR LIDS REMOVED ARE FOR DEMONSTRATION
PURPOSES ONLY. HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
STRONGLY URGES THE OPERATOR TO KEEP ALL SHIELDS
AND SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES.

COVERS MACHINE SERIAL NUMBERS: U1210770001 thru U1210770100
HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR
HAGIE MODEL DTS 8 HI-TRACTOR
10-06 493377
© 2006 Hagie Manufacturing Company. Clarion, Iowa USA
BOX 273 CLARION, IOWA 50525 [phone]

ABBREVIATIONS
A/C................................................AIR CONDITIONING
ACCUM...............................................ACCUMULATOR
ADJ ..................................................................ADJUST
ADPTR.......................................................... ADAPTER
AGI...............................................................AGITATOR
ALT......................................................... ALTERNATOR
AMP ................................................................AMPERE
APPROX .......................................... APPROXIMATELY
ASSY...........................................................ASSEMBLY
AUX..............................................................AUXILIARY
BRKT............................................................. BRACKET
BTTRY ...........................................................BATTERY
C......................................................................CELSIUS
CAL........................................................ CALIBRATION
CCA........................................COLD CRANKING AMPS
CHEM...........................................................CHEMICAL
CYL..............................................................CYLINDER
DIA.................................................................DIAGRAM
DISPL..................................................DISPLACEMENT
EA ........................................................................ EACH
ELECT...........................................................ELECTRIC
F.............................................................. FAHRENHEIT
FIG....................................................................FIGURE
FLO......................................................................FLOW
FRT....................................................................FRONT
FT.........................................................FOOT OR FEET
GA.....................................................................GAUGE
GAL..................................................................GALLON
GPA............................................ GALLONS PER ACRE
GPM........................................GALLONS PER MINUTE
GPS......................GLOBAL POSITIONING SATELLITE
HAL...............................................................HALOGEN
HR........................................................................HOUR
HYD............................................................HYDRAULIC
HYDRO .................................................HYDROSTATIC
ID.....................................................INSIDE DIAMETER
IN........................................................................... INCH
INFO...................................................... INFORMATION
Km/H....................................KILOMETERS PER HOUR
LB......................................................................POUND
MAINT.................................................. MAINTENANCE
MIN................................................................... MINUTE
M/F............................................................MAINFRAME
MPH.................................................MILES PER HOUR
MT.....................................................................MOUNT
MTH..................................................................MONTH
MTR..................................................................MOTOR
NO...................................................................NUMBER
OD............................................... OUTSIDE DIAMETER
PLT .....................................................................PLATE
POLY .................................................POLYETHYLENE
PRESS........................................................PRESSURE
PRKNG .......................................................... PARKING
PSI................................ POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
QT......................................................................QUART
RAD .............................................................RADIATOR
REC ...................................................RECOMMENDED
REQ.............................................................REQUIRED
RPM...............................REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE
SEC.................................................................SECOND
SERV ..............................................................SERVICE
SLCTR ........................................................SELECTOR
SMV..................................... SLOW MOVING VEHICLE
SOLE ...........................................................SOLENOID
SOLU...........................................................SOLUTION
SPCNG .......................................................... SPACING
SPEC..................................................SPECIFICATION
STRG...........................................................STEERING
SQ................................................................... SQUARE
TACH.....................................................TACHOMETER
TEMP...................................................TEMPERATURE
TERM........................................................... TERMINAL
TRD....................................................................TREAD
TT............................................................... TUBE-TYPE
TU................................................................TUBELESS
VAR...............................................................VARIABLE
V............................................................................VOLT
VFC..................................VARIABLE FLOW CONTROL
VLV.....................................................................VALVE
W/..........................................................................WITH
W/O................................................................WITHOUT
W......................................................................WEIGHT
WD.........................................................WHEEL DRIVE
WHL...................................................................WHEEL

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TO THE OWNER
Congratulations on your selection of a Hagie Model DTS 8 sprayer. We recommend
that you study this Operator’s Manual and become acquainted with the adjustments and
operating procedures before attempting to operate your new sprayer. As with any piece
of equipment, certain operating procedures, service, and maintenance are required to
keep it in top running condition.
We have attempted herein to cover all of the adjustments required to fit varying
conditions. However, there may be times when special care must be considered.
Hagie Manufacturing Company reserves the right to make changes in the design and
material of any subsequent sprayer without obligation to existing units.
We thank you for choosing a Hagie sprayer and assure you of our continued interest
in its satisfactory operation for you. If we might be of assistance to you, please call us.
We are proud to have you as a customer.
AWORD FROM HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Read this manual before operating.

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The following pages and illustrations will help
you operate and service your new sprayer. It is the
responsibility of the user to read the Operator’s
Manual and comply with the safe correct operating
procedures and lubricate and maintain the product
according to the maintenance schedule.
The user is responsible for inspecting the
machine and having parts repaired or replaced
when continued use of the product causes damage
or excessive wear to other parts.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for
easy reference when problems arise. This manual
is considered a permanent fixture with this
machine. In the event of resale, this manual should
accompany the sprayer. If you do not understand
any part of the manual or require additional
information or service, contact the Hagie Customer
Support Department:
Hagie Manufacturing Company
Box 273, Clarion, IA 50525
[phone]
TO THE OPERATOR
The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to
the operator, service personnel, or the equipment.
This symbol indicates an immanently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury .
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.
This symbol 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.

I. SAFETY/DECALS..........................................................................................................4-13
II. SPRAYER IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................14-15
III. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................16-21
IV. PREPARING TO OPERATE .......................................................................................22-26
V. OPERATING INFORMATION ..................................................................................27-66
VI. CALIBRATION.............................................................................................................67-68
VII. TRANSPORTING.........................................................................................................69-70
VIII. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................71-101
IX. STORAGE ..................................................................................................................102-103
X. TROUBLE SHOOTING ...........................................................................................104-112
XI. LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................................. 113
INDEX ........................................................................................................................114-116
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Most accidents occur as the result of failure to
follow simple and fundamental safety rules. For this
reason, most accidents can be prevented by
recognizing the real cause and doing something
about it before the accident occurs.
Many conditions cannot be completely
safeguarded against without interfering with
efficient operation and/or reasonable accessibility.
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I. SAFETY/DECALS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Therefore, you must study this Operator’s Manual
and learn how to use the sprayer controls for safe
operation. Likewise, do not let anyone operate
without instruction.
Do not make modifications such as
weldments, add-ons, adaptations, or changes from
the original design of sprayer. Such changes and/
or modifications may become safety hazards to
you and to others and will void all warranties.
DRIVING
• Before moving sprayer, make sure no persons or obstructions are in path of travel.
• Do not permit passengers on sprayer when it is moving; they may fall off or obstruct
operator’s view.
• Never drive near ditches, embankments, holes, mounds, or other obstacles.
• Never drive on hills too steep for safe operation.
• Always drive at a reasonable field speed.
• Reduce sprayer’s speed before turning.
• Come to a complete stop before reversing direction.
• Pull over to side of road before stopping.
• Additional weight caused from partially full or full solution tanks may cause erratic or
increased stopping distance. Do not drive on road with full tanks
• Do not activate parking brake while machine is in motion or damage may occur to
sprayer.
• Use flashing/hazard warning lights when traveling on public roads, day or night, unless
prohibited by local law.
• Make sure SMV emblem is in place and visible from rear when traveling on public roads.

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I. SAFETY/DECALS
OPERATING
TREAD WIDTH
• Select widest tread setting to fit between crop rows.
• Never manually adjust the tread width on sprayer until wheels have been properly
blocked. Loosen leg clamp bolts only enough for leg to slide on frame.
• If equipped with hydraulic tread adjust, never loosen leg mounting bolts to adjust
bearing clearance. Add additional shims only to gain clearance.
• Only adjust in or out while moving.
SPRAYER BOOMS
• Cradle booms when leaving sprayer unattended.
• Make sure booms are folded when cradled.
• Select a safe area before unfolding booms. Avoid power lines and overhead
structures.
GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY
• Do not adjust factory engine RPM settings.
• Operate engine at one bump up or 1800 RPMs’ to assure proper charge pressure
for brakes to work properly .
• Start engine from the operator’s seat only. Do not by-pass safety-start switch.
• Starting fluid is not recommended for use.
• Never run sprayer engine in a closed building. Proper exhaust ventilation is required.
• If equipped with ground speed sensing radar, do not look directly into radar beam. It
emits a very low intensity microwave signal which may cause possible eye damage.

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I. SAFETY/DECALS
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE
HYDRAULICS
• Use caution when working with hydraulic fluid under pressure. Escaping hydraulic
fluid can have sufficient force to penetrate your skin, causing serious injury. This
fluid may also be hot enough to burn.
• Always lower load or relieve hydraulic pressure before repairing a hydraulic oil leak.
• Avoid torching, welding, and soldering near pressurized hydraulic lines.
FUELING
• Always turn the engine off and allow it to cool before refueling.
• Do not smoke while refueling.
• Do not fill fuel tank completely. Fuel may expand and run over.
GENERAL REPAIR/MAINTENANCE
• Turn off engine before checking, adjusting, repairing, lubricating, or cleaning any
part of sprayer.
• When servicing radiator, let engine cool before removing pressurized cap.
• Disconnect battery ground cable before servicing electrical system or welding on
machine.
• When charging battery, connect positive cable to positive terminal and negative
cable to negative terminal. Failure to do so may result in an explosion and cause
injury. Likewise, avoid battery acid contact and incurring injuries.

I. SAFETY/DECALS
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WARNING DECALS
CHEMICAL HANDLING
• Never allow chemicals to come in contact with skin or eyes. Wear protective clothing
or respirators as recommended by chemical manufacturer. Store this clothing
outside cab so as not to contaminate filtered cab environment. Also, clean your
boots to remove soil or other contaminated particles prior to entering cab.
• Never pour chemicals into an empty tank, fill tank half full of water first.
• Follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions for mixing chemicals.
• Dispose of empty chemical containers properly.
• Wash spilled chemicals or spray residue from sprayer to prevent corrosion and
deterioration.
• Select a safe area to fill, flush, calibrate, and clean sprayer where the chemicals will
not drift or run off to contaminate people, animals, vegetation, or water supply.
• Never place nozzle tips or other parts to one’s lips in an attempt to unclog spray tip.
• Do not spray when wind is in excess of chemical manufacturer’s recommended
speed.
• Store pesticides in their original containers with label intact. Keep them in a
separate, locked building.
GENERAL SAFETY
• Keep a fire extinguisher close at all times.
• Keep all shields in place.
• Keep clear of all moving parts and keep others away when operating.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may be blown or drawn into moving parts.