Hagie UpFront STS 12 Combo User manual

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HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR
HAGIE MODEL STS 12 HI-TRACTOR
SPRAYER– DETASSELER
07-08 493451
02-09
© 2008 Hagie Manufacturing Company. Clarion, Iowa USA
721 CENTRAL AVENUE WEST
BOX 273
CLARION, IOWA 50525 [phone]
COVERS MACHINE SERIAL NUMBERS:U1650990001 thru U1650990100

ABBREVIATIONS
A/C........................................................... AIR CONDITIONING
ACCUM..........................................................ACCUMULATOR
ADJ ............................................................................. ADJUST
ADPTR..................................................................... ADAPTER
ALT ................................................................... ALTERNATOR
AMP ........................................................................... AMPERE
APPROX ..................................................... APPROXIMATELY
ASSY .....................................................................ASSEMBLY
AUX.........................................................................AUXILIARY
BRKT ....................................................................... BRACKET
BTTRY ......................................................................BATTERY
C ................................................................................CELSIUS
CAL................................................................... CALIBRATION
CCA ..................................................COLD CRANKING AMPS
CHEM .....................................................................CHEMICAL
cm ...................................................................... CENTIMETER
CTRL........................................................................CONTROL
CYL......................................................................... CYLINDER
DIA........................................................................... DIAGRAM
DIM .......................................................................DIMENSION
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
L....................................................... LITER (DISPLACEMENT)
l ........................................................................LITER (LIQUID)
LB ................................................................................ POUND
LS ...................................................................LIGHT SENSOR
m...................................................................................METER
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
SAE............................ SOCIET of AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
SEC............................................................................SECOND
SERV ........................................................................ SERVICE
SLCTR ...................................................................SELECTOR
SMV ................................................ SLOW MOVING VEHICLE
SOLE ......................................................................SOLENOID
SOLU ......................................................................SOLUTION
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
WK ................................................................................. WEEK
WLD ......................................................................WELDMENT

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TO THE OWNER
Congratulations on your selection of a Hagie Model STS 12 SPRAYER/
DETASSELER. 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

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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
721 Central Avenue West
Box 273
Clarion, IA 50525-0273
[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 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.

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.
Therefore, you must study this Operator’s Manual
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
SAFETY/ DECALS
I. SAFETY/DECALS
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.
• Never operate sprayer on roadway with any solution in solution tank.
• Do not activate parking brake while machine is in motion or damage may occur to machine.
• Use flashing/hazard warning lights when traveling on public roads, day or night, unless
prohibited by local law.
• Make sure SMV and SIS emblem is in place and visible from rear when traveling on public
roads.

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OPERATING
TREAD WIDTH
• Select a tread setting to fit between crop rows.
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.
OUTRIGGERS
• Make sure the outriggers are locked when folded in or folded out.
GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY
• Do not adjust factory engine RPM settings.
• Operate engine at one bump to assure proper charge pressure for brakes to work
properly.
• Start engine from operator’s seat only. Do not by-pass safety-start switch.
• Never use starting fluid to assist engine start up.
• Never run sprayer engine in a closed building. Proper exhaust ventilation is required.
• If equipped with ground speed sensing radar or light sensing depth units, do not look
directly into radar beam. It emits a very low intensity microwave signal which may
cause possible eye damage.
• Never allow walking personnel in the same field as a detasseler or sprayer.
I. SAFETY/DECALS
SAFETY/ DECALS

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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 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 and turn main battery switch off 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 with body.
I. SAFETY/DECALS
SAFETY/ DECALS

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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 of the 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 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.
I. SAFETY/DECALS
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.
SAFETY/ DECALS

I. SAFETY/ DECALS
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SAFETY/ DECALS
WARNING DECALS
Decals warning you of avoidable danger are
located on various parts of the sprayer. They are
there for your personal safety and protection. DO
NOT remove them. They will fracture upon at-
tempted removal and therefore must be replaced.
Following are locations of important safety de-
cals. Replace them if they are torn or missing. All
warning decals and other instructional Hagie decals
or machine striping may be purchased through Hagie
Customer Support Department. To replace decals,
be sure the installation area is clean and dry; decide
on exact position before you remove the backing
paper.
DECAL LOCATION
Rear of mainframe above booster terminals.
On engine compartment, in front of air intake.
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