Hagie UpFront 120 User manual

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URGES THE OPERATOR TO KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND SAFETY DEVICES IN
PLACE AT ALL TIMES.

HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR
HAGIE 120ft BOOM
COVERS 120ft BOOM ATTACHMENT OPTION NUMBERS: U61510
721 CENTRAL AVENUE WEST
BOX 273
CLARION, IOWA 50525-0273 [phone]
07-09 493487
© 2009 Hagie Manufacturing Company. Clarion, Iowa USA

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Congratulations on your selection of a Hagie Model 120ft Boom. 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.
A WORD FROM HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
INTRODUCTION

TO THE OPERATOR:
The following pages and illustrations will help you operate and service your new 120ft boom attach-
ment. 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 attachment 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 fixture. In the event of resale, this manual should accompany the
boom. 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
721 Central Avenue West
Box 273
Clarion, Iowa 50525-0273
[phone]
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INTRODUCTION
This symbol indicates a 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.
The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to situations that could be po-
tentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service personnel, or the equipment.

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... i-ii
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................. iii
Safety.............................................................................................................................................................05-1
Decals ............................................................................................................................................................10-1
Specifications.................................................................................................................................................15-1
Operator’s Station..........................................................................................................................................20-1
MD3 ..............................................................................................................................................................25-1
The Boom ......................................................................................................................................................30-1
Operating Instructions....................................................................................................................................35-1
Norac Operating Instructions.........................................................................................................................40-1
Quick-Tach System .......................................................................................................................................45-1
Calibration......................................................................................................................................................50-1
Norac Calibration ...........................................................................................................................................55-1
Transporting...................................................................................................................................................60-1
Service ..........................................................................................................................................................65-1
Storage ..........................................................................................................................................................70-1
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................75-1
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................80-1
Index ..............................................................................................................................................................85-1

Most accidents occur as the result of failure to
follow simple and fundamental safety rules. For this
reason, most accidents can be prevented by recog-
nizing the real cause and doing something about it
before the accident occurs.
Many conditions cannot be completely safe-
guarded against without interfering with efficient
operation and/or reasonable accessibility. Therefore,
you must study this Operator’s Manual and learn how
to use the attachment safely. 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 attachment. Such changes and/or
modifications may become safety hazards to you and
to others and will void all warranties.
Replace missing, faded, or damaged safety
signs. See the operator’s manual for correct sign and
placement.
Reference to right hand and left hand used
throughout this manual refers to the position
when seated in the operator’s seat facing
forward.
SAFETY
05-1
The purpose of this manual is to guide you in operating the 120ft boom. Please be sure to read this man-
ual along with the sprayer’s manual and all other manuals that are included with the machine. This man-
ual is only intended to cover the 120ft boom attachment and any differences in the operation of the
sprayer’s controls. It will not give complete instruction on the operation of the basic functions that are al-
ready discussed in the sprayer’s manual.

Operating Sprayer Booms
• Cradle booms when leaving sprayer unat-
tended.
• Make sure booms are folded when cradled.
• Select a safe area before unfolding booms.
Avoid power lines and overhead structures.
SAFETY
General Safety
• The hydraulic and electrical control systems
are optimizes for use with this attachment.
Any modification to these systems may lead
to unintended or uncontrolled motion. DO
NOT install add-on control systems that are
not approved by Hagie Manufacturing Com-
pany.
• Some conditions can not be completely safe-
guarded against without interfering with effi-
cient operation of the machine and/or reason-
able accessibility. In these cases decals have
been installed to provided the operator with
information on the hazard. DO NOT remove
the decals for any reason. If a decal is dam-
aged, contact Hagie Customer Support De-
partment for a replacement.
05-2

SAFETY
05-3
Boom Leveling System
• Unplug all cylinder sensors before welding on
the machine or boom.
Wear Protective Clothing
• Do not wear loose fitting clothes that could
get caught in moving parts. Wear safety
equipment that is appropriate for the job.
• Do not store chemical soaked clothes in the
cab. Clean off as much mud and dirt from
your shoes as you can before entering the
cab.
Safe Hydraulic Maintenance
• Always practice personal safety when per-
forming service or maintenance on the hy-
draulic system.
• Use caution when working with hydraulic fluid
under pressure. Escaping fluid can have suffi-
cient force to penetrate your skin causing se-
rious injury. This fluid may also be hot
enough to burn.
• Always lower the load or relieve the pressure
before repairing a hydraulic oil leak.

SAFETY
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Lines
• Avoid torching, welding, and soldering near
pressurized hydraulic lines. Pressurized lines
may accidentally burst when heat goes be-
yond the immediate flame area.
Be Prepared
• Be prepared for an emergency. Keep a fire
extinguisher handy. Keep a first aid kit and
clean water in the cab also.
• Make sure to service the fire extinguisher
regularly. Keep an accurate inventory of sup-
plies in the first aid kit and dispose of any-
thing that has expired.
General Repair/Maintenance Safety
• Turn off sprayer engine before checking, ad-
justing, repairing, lubricating, or cleaning any
part of the attachment.
• Disconnect the battery ground cable and turn
the main battery switch off before servicing
electrical system or welding on attachment.
05-4

SAFETY
05-5
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Agricultural chemicals used in applications can be
harmful to your health and the environment if not
used carefully.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s label direc-
tions for use.
• Never allow chemicals to come in contact
with your skin or eyes.
• Never pour chemicals into an empty tank, fill
tank half full of water first.
• Dispose of empty chemical containers prop-
erly.
• Wash spilled chemicals or spray residue from
the sprayer to prevent corrosion and deterio-
ration.
• Select a safe area to fill, flush, calibrate, and
clean sprayer where chemicals will not run off
to contaminate people, animals, vegetation,
or water supply.
• Never place a spray nozzle to your lips in an
attempt to unclog it.
• Do not spray when wind is in excess of
chemical manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Store chemicals in their original containers
with the label intact.
• Store chemicals in a separate, locked build-
ing.
• Wear protective equipment as recommended
by chemical manufacturer.

05-6
SAFETY
Power Lines
The 120ft boom is longer than any other boom
offered by Hagie Manufacturing Company, we can no
stress enough that extreme caution must be observed
when operating the equipment around power lines!
Be absolutely sure that there is more than sufficient
clearance when transporting, opening the boom, or
spraying around power lines!
Disabling the Norac System
When using the Norac boom leveling system in
auto mode it can be disabled to avoid a potentially
hazardous situation. To disable the Norac system you
can toggle the AUTO switch on the Norac console to
manual or you can press any one of the following
Hagie boom control switches: 90ft vertical extension
switch, Lift (transom raise/ lower), or the left or right
level up/down. For more information on the Hagie
switches, refer to your sprayer manual. For more in-
formation on the Norac switches, refer to your Norac
manuals. For detailed information on trouble shoot-
ing, refer to the Norac manual.

The linkage piece will be rotated about the main
connection bolt until this piece is in contact with the
main transom tube. If for any reason this linkage is
not against the main cross-beam, the cylinder will
cause the booms to move when in automatic mode.
Break-away cylinder
Main connection bolt
Main transom tube
Linkage
SAFETY
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Oil Over Air Scenarios
Initially when a new cylinder is run on the ma-
chine, it should NEVER be connected to the booms
on both ends. Only one end should be connected and
then the air should be bled out of the cylinder by acti-
vating the cylinder in both directions to completion at
least two times. Then when initially connecting the
cylinder to allow full operation of the boom, be aware
of the changes that have taken place and be ready
for possible rapid movement if some air would possi-
bly still be trapped in the cylinder. DO NOT ALLOW
PEOPLE TO BE STANDING IN LOCATIONS
WHERE THE BOOM COULD STRIKE THEM!
Center Break-Away Cylinder On Recharge
The center cylinder is set up to be a break-away
cylinder only, so it recharges automatically when told
to do so through the program only after being enabled
through the system. THIS SITUATION ALSO RE-
QUIRES THE OPERATOR TO BE VERY ATTEN-
TIVE TO THEIR SURROUNDINGS– MAKE SURE
THAT NO ONE IS IN THE WAY OF THE BOOMS!
picture shows the right side only

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Cold Oil Scenarios
If the oil temperature is less then 50°F, the opera-
tor could experience some significant control loss on
the 90ft fold cylinders. These cylinders are the main
cylinders affected by over-running loads (see figure)
due to the weight rotation of the boom during fold in/
out situations. When the oil is cold, the valve re-
sponse is not as fast or as accurate. So when having
to lift the weight the cylinder will move slower, but in
trying to suspend the weight, the weight may cause
faster movement because the valve is not dampening
the flow like it normally would. THIS SITUATION
ALSO REQUIRES THE OPERATOR TO MAKE
SURE NO ONE IS AROUND THE BOOM DURING
OPERATION!
Boom Height During Transport
The fully up transport height of the boom on the
tractor with the 120ft design allows the boom to be
higher then the rest of the machine. To remedy this,
the wings MUST be raised, then the transom lowered
to the boom below the highest point of the cab, and
then the wings lowered back into the cradles.
FIG. 1.5-3
SAFETY

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DECALS
Warning Decals
Decals warning you of avoidable danger are lo-
cated on various parts of the attachment. They are
there for your personal safety and protection. DO
NOT attempt to remove them. They will fracture upon
attempted removal and therefore must be replaced.
Following are locations of important safety decals.
Replace them if they are torn or missing. All warning
decals and other instructional Hagie decals may be
purchased through Hagie Customer Support Depart-
ment. To replace decals, decide on exact position
before you remove the backing paper.
650201
(2) One on each 70ft. fold section.

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650202
(2) One on each side of transom.
DECALS
650203
(1) On the front of the rolling transom, left of the
center valve.

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DECALS
650204
(4) One at each folding section along the boom.
650210
(5) One on each Norac sensor.
650208
(1) On the Norac level valve.

Boom Widths
120ft spray width with boom fully extended*
90ft spray width with boom folded at the 90/120 extension fold*
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70ft width with boom folded at the 70ft extension fold
Transport width *Recommended spray width
SPECIFICATIONS

15-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Break-Away Locations
The main pivot break-away (A) is also the accu-
mulator circuit protection. That means that not only
do you have structural protection at that point in the
event that you catch something with the boom, but
you also have protection from the boom’s continued
forward motion during a sudden or unexpected stop.
Figure B shows the break-away at the 90/120ft
fold giving you protection if you were to catch the tip
of the boom.
A
B

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ITEM SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Type Dry with variable row spacing (optional wet)
Standard 90/120ft (9 spray sections)
Controls Electro-hydraulic: fold/lift/level
Outer Boom Tip Hydraulic Break-Away Self-actuated, auto-reset hydraulic
Main Pivot Break-Away Self-actuated, auto reset hydraulic
Pressure Gauge 100 PSI glycerin filled (2)
Fence Row Nozzles Two position, remote activated
Lift Shock Absorber Gas charged accumulators (3)
Break-Away Accumulators Gas charged accumulators (4)
Transoms Active roll and fixed
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Auto-leveling Sensors Norac sensors (2)
Proximity Sensors (8)
Highway Lights Trapezoid glass (2)
Level Console Norac UC4
Solution Valves Electric ball valves
Boom Indicator Lights* Oval red LED (2)
Position Sensors (6)
SPECIFICATIONS
* In addition to the standard machine lights

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OPERATOR’S STATION
Norac Console
The Norac console is mounted to the right of the
Raven Spray console. The Norac console controls
the automatic boom leveling system. Read the Norac
manual for complete operator instruction and trouble
shooting information.
Boom Solution Valve Switches
In the cab of a machine with the 120ft boom,
there are nine spray section switches. The operation
of these switches is not different from the operation of
the switches in a machine set up with a 80/90ft boom.
The switches operate the valves that control the
flow of the solution through the boom. The boom is
divided into nine spray sections that can be individu-
ally turned on or off.
120ft Boom Extension Switch
The 120ft boom has another extension switch. It
controls the extension cylinder at the 90/120ft vertical
fold.
This switch controls both the left and right boom
and allows them to extend at the same time reducing
the chance of an unbalanced load on the transom.
NEVER activate this function if you are near
to overhead hazards such as power lines!