Hardi TERRA FORCE BOOM User manual

BOOM
TERRA FORCE
Original
Instruction book supplement
67027204-103 - Version 1.03
GB - 12.2016
www.hardi.com.au

We congratulate you for choosing a HARDI plant protection product. The reliability and
efficiency of this product depend upon your care. The first step is to carefully read and pay
attention to this instruction book. It contains essential information for the efficient use and
long life of this quality product.
The original instruction book is approved and published in English. All other languages are translations of the
original. In the event of any conflicts, inaccuracies or deviations between the English original and other languages
the English version shall prevail.
Illustrations, technical information and data in this book are to the best of our belief correct at the time of printing.
As it is HARDI AUSTRALIA policy permanently to improve our products, we reserve the right to make changes in
design, features, accessories, specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and without notice.
HARDI AUSTRALIA is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such changes.
HARDI AUSTRALIA cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this publication,
although everything possible has been done to make it complete and correct.
As this instruction book covers more models and features or equipment, which are available in certain countries
only, please pay attention to paragraphs dealing with precisely your model.
Published and printed by HARDI AUSTRALIA
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This book covers B3 BOOM AND CENTRE

2 - General Safety Instructions
Obligations and Liability 7
Comply with the Instruction Book .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Before First Use of the Sprayer ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Obligations of the Operator ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Risks in Handling the Sprayer ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Organizational Measures ....................................................................................................................10
Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Representation of Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................11
Explanation of Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Warning Signs On The Sprayer ............................................................................................................12
Explanation of Labels ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Safety and Protection Equipment .......................................................................................................14
Safety at Start-up ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Faulty Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Informal Safety Measures ....................................................................................................................15
Additional Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Operator Training ................................................................................................................................16
Authorized Persons ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Safety Measures in Normal Operation ................................................................................................17
Protection Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Residual Energy ...................................................................................................................................18
Possible Dangers ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Service and Maintenance Work ...........................................................................................................19
Statutory Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Preventive Measures ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Design Changes ...................................................................................................................................20
Operator Limitations ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Spare Parts, Wear Parts and Aids ............................................................................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning and Disposal .........................................................................................................................21
Environmental Protection ............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Workstation .........................................................................................................................................22
Intended Place for Operator ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Risks of Non-Compliance ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22
If the Safety Information is Ignored ....................................................................................................23
Possible Risks and Dangers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Safety Information For Operators .......................................................................................................24
General Safety and Accident Prevention ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Coupling and Uncoupling the Sprayer ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Use of The Sprayer .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Road Transport ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Hydraulic System ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Electrical System .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Field Sprayer Operation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Environmental Precautions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Service Work Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Service and Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................. 31
3 - Description
Overview AutoTerrain centre 33
Boom ...................................................................................................................................................34
Boom and terminology ................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
AutoTerrain ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
AutoTerrain Hydraulic block ......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
ParaLift ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Open/Close centre hydraulics .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Boom SetBox controls (Commander 2) ................................................................................................................................................ 37

Boom Controls Saritor ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Grip controls Saritor and Commmander2 ........................................................................................................................................... 38
BoomPrime (optional) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
4 - Sprayer setup
Boom folding speed adjustment .............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Open/Close Centre Hydraulics ................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Auto-steer ............................................................................................................................................42
Auto Steering system and warnings ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
5 - Operation
General info 43
Environmental info ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Boom ...................................................................................................................................................44
Safety info ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
Operating the boom ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Operation of the boom control HC6500 on Commander 2 .................................................................................................... 45
Operation of the boom control on Saritor .......................................................................................................................................... 46
Operating the boom control on Saritor ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Boom tilt function ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Alternative boom widths ............................................................................................................................................................................... 47
6 - Maintenance
Lubrication 49
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Suitable Lubricants ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Grease Nipple ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 50
Grease Gun Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Paralift lubrication & oiling plan ................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Centre Lubrication points .............................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Boom lubrication ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Service and maintenance intervals .....................................................................................................53
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Tightening Bolts and Nuts ............................................................................................................................................................................. 53
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Tightening Hydraulic Hoses ......................................................................................................................................................................... 54
10 hours service - In-Line filter (not PrimeFlow) .............................................................................................................................. 55
10 hours service - Spraying circuit ............................................................................................................................................................ 55
50 hours service - Lubricate boom and centre ................................................................................................................................ 55
50 hours service - Bolts and nuts boom ............................................................................................................................................... 55
50 hours service - Spring break away ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
250 hours service - Readjustment of the boom .............................................................................................................................. 56
250 hours service - Hydraulic circuit ....................................................................................................................................................... 56
Occasional maintenance ......................................................................................................................57
Feed pipe snap-lock assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Feed pipe clamp assembly ........................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Opening the cable trays ................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Airbag Boom wheel (Optional) .................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Readjustment boom - general info ......................................................................................................60
Tighten the nuts on the horizontal parallelogram link arms ................................................................................................... 60
Alignment of centre and lift frame .......................................................................................................................................................... 60
Alignment of centre and inner boom sections ................................................................................................................................ 61
Soft close adjustment inner fold ............................................................................................................................................................... 61
Vertical alignment of boom between first outer, second outer, third outer & breakaway sections ............... 62
Occasional maintenance ......................................................................................................................63
Wing sections lock mechanisms and horizontal alignment of first & second outer and second & third out-
er/breakaway ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Transport wing fold lock adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................... 63

Occasional maintenance ......................................................................................................................64
Vertical alignment of breakaway sections ........................................................................................................................................... 64
Breakaway section adjustment .................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Occasional maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
ParaLift Lock ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
ParaLift wear bush renewal ........................................................................................................................................................................... 65
7 - Fault finding
Operational problems 67
General info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Liquid system ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Hydraulic system - Z model .......................................................................................................................................................................... 69
8 - Technical specifications
Accumulator and Hydraulic pressures ................................................................................................................................................... 71
Filters and nozzles .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Materials and recycling Disposal of the sprayer .............................................................................................................................. 72
Charts ..................................................................................................................................................73

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2 - General Safety Instructions
Obligations and Liability
Comply with the Instruction Book
Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a fundamental requirement for safe handling and fault-
free sprayer operation.
Lack
of knowledge or non-compliance of the safety instructions can lead to injuries and fatal accidents as well as damage to the
sprayer and its surroundings.
Follow the safety instructions in this Instruction Book.
Before First Use of the Sprayer
The owner of the sprayer must take note of the following obligations before using the sprayer. These obligations also applies
to the employer or the supervisor of the sprayer operators.
Workplace Assessment
This must be completed to start with. Check your national regulations regarding
•the content of the workplace assessment
•the frequency of repeating the workplace assessment.
Worker / Operator Instructions
Only let those people work with, or on the sprayer, who
•are aware of the basic workplace safety information and accident prevention regulations
•have been instructed in working with/on the tractor and sprayer and hereby achieving appropriate qualifications
•have read and understood this Instruction Book.
If you still have queries after reading the Instruction Book, or if something remains unclear after reading it, please contact the
manufacturer or your HARDI dealer.
A worker is hereinafter called an operator. An operator is a person who installs, operates, configures, adjusts, maintains,
cleans, repairs, transports or moves the sprayer.
Use of Work Equipment
Throughout the lifetime of the sprayer, the owner shall take every measure to ensure the safety of the sprayer and its
equipment.

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Statutory Inspection
Before first use of the sprayer, a surveyor must complete a statutory inspection of the tractor and sprayer. However, the rules
often allow the tractor and the sprayer to be inspected separately before being connected. Contact your local HARDI dealer
for more information on this inspection and when it has to be completed.
Restricted Use
As the use of the sprayer is likely to involve a specific risk, the owner shall ensure restricted access to its use as needed, and
any modification of the restrictions is to be allowed to specialized persons only.
Restricted use also applies to the selection of tractor to be used together with the sprayer. Usable tractors must be tested
for driving the sprayer, and the owner must keep a document showing which tractors may be used for driving the sprayer,
as well the information about the tests. This information must be available to the operator of the sprayer.
Maintenance Regulations
Throughout its working life, the owner shall keep the sprayer compatible with the current national Machinery Directive by
means of adequate maintenance.
The owner shall ensure that the sprayer is installed and set up correctly and is operating properly by inspection/testing of
the sprayer (initial, after assembly, periodic and special) by authorized persons. The results of inspection/testing shall be
recorded and kept.
Health Issues
Ergonomics and occupational health aspects shall be taken fully into account by the owner.
Obligations of the Operator
Before starting work, the operator or anyone in charge of working with/on the sprayer is obliged to
•comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulations.
•read and follow the safety instructions as described in this Instruction Book.
•read the section “Representation of Safety Symbols”in this Instruction Book and to follow the safety instructions
represented by the danger, warning and attention symbols, when operating the sprayer.
•get to know the sprayer.
•connect the sprayer securely and correctly to a tractor, which has passed the test for driving the sprayer.
•read the sections of this Instruction Book that are important for carrying out the work.
•read the manufacturer’s information regarding safety and use of chemical products for crop care, such as spray
chemicals or liquid fertilizer.
•keep all the danger, warning and attention labels on the sprayer in a legible state.
•replace damaged labels on the sprayer.
•know the importance of the use of genuine HARDI spare parts.
If the operator discovers that a function is not working properly, he must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not the
task of the operator, or if the operatordoes not possess the appropriatetechnical knowledge, then he should report this fault
to his superior (a qualified operator).

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Risks in Handling the Sprayer
The sprayer has been highly developed and constructed to the recognized rules of safety. However, operating the sprayer
may cause risks and restrictions to
•the health and safety of the operator or
third parties
• the sprayer
•other property.
Only use the sprayer
•for the purpose for which it
was intended
•in a perfect state of repair.
Eliminate any faults immediately which could impair the safety.
Disclaimer
Our "General Terms of Sale and Delivery" are always applicable. These shall be available to the owner at the latest on
conclusion of the contract.
Guarantee and liability claims for damage to people or property will be excluded by HARDI, if they can be traced back to one
or more of the following causes:
•Improper use of the sprayer
•Improper installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the sprayer
•Operation of the sprayer with defective safety equipment, or improperly attached or non-functioning safety
equipment
•Non-compliance with the instructions in the instruction manual regarding commissioning, operation and
maintenance
•Unauthorized design changes to the sprayer
•Insufficient monitoring of sprayer parts which are subject to wear
•Improperly executed repairs
•Spare parts used are not genuine HARDI spare parts. If the operator decides to use a spare part, which is not approved
by HARDI, the operator immediately assumes responsibility for any accident, damage or malfunction, which can be
traced back to the use of this spare part. HARDI accept no liability for suchincidentscaused by the use of non-approved
spare parts, wear parts or aids.
•Disasters through the impact of foreign bodies, natural disasters or force majeure.

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Organizational Measures
Personal Protective Equipment
The operator must use the necessary personal protective equipment as per the information provided by the manufacturer
of the plant protection product to be used, such as:
This Instruction Book
•must always be kept together with the sprayer
•must always be easily accessible for the operator
Chemical-resistant gloves
Chemical-resistant and disposable overalls
Water-resistant footwear
Face shield
Breathing protection
Eye protection
Head protection
Skin protection products

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Representation of Safety Symbols
Explanation of Symbols
Safety symbols are used in the following chapters throughout this Instruction Book to designate, where the reader has to
pay extra attention.
The signal word (DANGER, WARNING, ATTENTION or NOTE) describes the severity of the risk.
The symbols have the following meaning:
€This symbol means DANGER. Be very alert as your safety is involved! The DANGER symbol indicates a high risk for an
immediate death or serious physical injury, if the instruction is not followed.
±This symbol means WARNING. Be alert as your safety can be involved!
The WARNING symbol indicates a medium risk
for immediate death or serious injury, if the instruction is not followed.
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This symbol means ATTENTION. This indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity required for proper
sprayer handling. This instruction will help you to avoid faults on the sprayer or disturbance to the environment.
÷
This symbol means NOTE. This indicates handling tips and particularly useful information. This instruction will help
you to use all the functions of your sprayer in the best way possible for a better, easier and more safe operation.

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Warning Signs On The Sprayer
Explanation of Labels
The labels on the sprayer are designating potential dangerous areas on the machine. Operators, or anyone in close range of
the sprayer, must respect these warnings!
The labels should always be clean and readable! Worn or damaged labels must be replaced with new ones. Contact your
HARDI dealer for new labels.
Note that not all labels shown hereafter will apply to your sprayer - this depends on the sprayer model which labels apply.
Chemical handling!
Carefully read the informations about
chemical preparation before handling the
machine. Observe instructions and safety
rules when operating.
Service!
Carefully read the Instruction Book before
handling the machine. Observe instructions
and safety rules when operating.
Service!
Turn off the engine and remove ignition key
before performing maintenance or repair.
Service!
Tighten to the torque according to instruction
book.
Risk of death!
Do not attempt to enter tank.
Risk of burn!
Stay clear of hot surfaces.
Risk of injury!
Do not open or remove safety shields while
engine is running.
Risk of injury!
Flying objects - keep a safe distance from the
machine, as long as the engine is running.
Risk of injury!
Keep sufficient distance away from electrical
power lines.
Risk of injury!
Keep hands away.

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Risk of squeezing!
Stay clear of raised and unsecured loads.
Risk of squeezing
Never reach into the crushing danger area as
long as parts are moving.
Risk of squeezing!
Keep hands away, when parts is moving.
Risk of falling off!
Do not ride on platform or ladder.
Risk of sprayer tipping over!
Be aware when disconnecting the sprayer.
Grapping area!
Manual handling of the boom etc.
Not for drinking!
This water must never be used for drinking.
Not for drinking!
This water must never be used for drinking.
Lifting point! Lifting point!
Load index!
Max. permitted load rating is 164 at 40 km/h
or 5000 kg.
EasyClean filter service!
Open and clean filter monthly.

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Safety and Protection Equipment
Safety at Start-up
Each time before the sprayer is started up, all the safety and protection equipment must be properly attached and fully
functional. Check all safety and protection equipment regularly. Repair or replace the equipment as needed.
Faulty Safety Equipment
Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to dangerous situations.

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Informal Safety Measures
Additional Safety Instructions
Together with the safety information in this Instruction Book, alsocomply with the general and national regulations related to
A. Accident prevention
B. Environmental protection
C. The applicable workplace safety.
Follow these regulations, especially when
•driving on public roads and routes. Comply with the appropriate statutory road traffic regulations. These vary from
country to country, and there may be local regulations which need to be followed.
•local law demands that the operator is certified to use spray equipment.
•using pesticides or liquid fertilizer. Make sure you understand the information from the supplier regarding their use.

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Operator Training
Authorized Persons
Only those people who have been trained and instructed may work with/on the sprayer. The operator must clearly specify
the responsibilities of the people in charge of operation and maintenance work.
People being trained may only work with/on the sprayer under the supervision of an experienced operator.
Symbols: X - permitted, 0 - not permitted.
1. Persons who can assume a specific task, and who can carry out this task for an appropriately qualified company.
Examples of these persons are truck drivers, machinery dealer and scrap dealers (depending on the activity).
2. Persons who have been instructed in their assigned tasks and in the possible risks in the case of improper behaviour, who
have been trained if necessary, and who have been informed about the necessary protective equipment and measures.
Examples of these persons are customers, farmers and farm workers.
3.
Persons with specialist technical training shall be considered as a specialist. Due to their specialist training and their
knowledge of the appropriate regulations, they can evaluate the work with which they have been appointed to and detect
possible dangers. E
xamples of these persons are sprayer importers, dealers and service engineers and service
technicians.
Comment:
A qualification equivalent to specialist training can be obtained from several years of experience in the relevant field.
If maintenance and repair work on the sprayer is additionally marked "Workshop work", or a similar marking, only a
specialized workshop may carry out such work. The personnel of a specialized workshop shall possess the appropriate
knowledge and suitable aids (tools, lifting and support equipment) for carrying out the maintenance and repair work on the
sprayer in a way that is both appropriate and safe.
Activity Person
Person especially
trained for the activity
1)
Trained
operator
2)
Person with specialist
training (specialized workshop)
3)
Loading / Transport X X X
Commissioning 0X 0
Setup and tool installation 0 0 X
Operation 0X 0
Maintenance X X X
Troubleshooting and
fault elimination X0 X
Disposal X 0 0

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Safety Measures in Normal Operation
Protection Equipment
Only operate the sprayer if all the safety and protection equipment is fully functional.
Check the sprayer at least once a day for visible damage and check the function of the safety and protection equipment.

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Residual Energy
Possible Dangers
Note that there may be residual energyfrommechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and
electric / electronic parts on the sprayer.
Use appropriate measures to inform the operators.
Prevent any accidents from happening due to residual energy.
Below are some examples on where the sprayer’s residual energies may be present.
Mechanical Energy
•springs under tension
•weights exposed to gravity
Hydraulic Energy
•trapped oil under pressure in cylinders, hoses and accumulators
•heat from cylinders and oil tank.
Pneumatic Energy
•air tank
•air activated brake system
•pressure dampers for fluid system
Electric Energy
•energy stored in capacitors
•tractor battery

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Service and Maintenance Work
Statutory Inspection
A surveyor must complete a statutory inspection of the tractor and sprayer prior to connecting the two. However, the rules
often allow the tractor and the sprayer to be inspected separately before being connected.
Each country should regulate the level and frequency of this inspection. Contact your local HARDI dealer for more
information, before using the sprayer the first time.
Preventive Measures
Before carrying out service and maintenance work, secure all media against unintentional start-up. This goes for:
Hydraulic system
•set the tractor’s hydraulic levers in neutral position to relieve oil pressure
•turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key
•dismount the hydraulic hoses connected from the tractor to the sprayer.
Electric system
•turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key
•dismount the electric cables from the tractor’s battery.
Fluid system
•turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key.
Compressed air
•turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key
Carry out prescribed service, maintenance and inspection work in due time. This will help to eliminate faults on the sprayer,
including safety related functions.
Carefully fix and secure larger components to lifting gear when carrying out replacement work.
Check all the screw andbolt connections for firm seating. On completion of the maintenance work, check the function of the
safety devices.

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Design Changes
Operator Limitations
You may make no changes, expansions or modifications to the sprayer without an authorization from HARDI.This also
applies when welding support parts.
Any expansion or modification work shall require the written approval from HARDI. Only use modification and accessory
parts approved by HARDI, so that the type approval or other design approvals remain valid in accordance with national and
international regulations.
Vehicles with an official type approval, or with equipment connected to a vehicle with a valid type approval, or approval for
road transport according to the local road traffic regulations, must be in the state specified by the approval.
It is strictly forbidden to
•drill holes in the steel frame or in the running gear
•increase the size of existing holes in the steel frame or in the running gear
•weld support parts.
Risk of crushing, cutting, catching, squeezing, getting trapped, being drawn in or being struck by sprayer parts due to the
failure of support parts.
Spare Parts, Wear Parts and Aids
Immediately replace any sprayer parts which are not in a perfect state.
Only use genuine HARDI spare and wear parts or those approved by HARDI, so that the type approval remains valid
according to the national and international regulations. The use of spare and wear parts from third parties does not
guarantee that they have been constructed in a way as to meet the requirements placed on them.
HARDI accept no liability for damage caused by the use of non-approved spare parts, wear parts or aids.