Jacto ADVANCE 3000 AM-18 User manual

Operator’s Manual
Englishversion-MI_USA-0350
EDITION - 12/2012
CODE - 907220
ADVANCE 3000AM-18
ADVANCE 3000 VORTEX
WARNING
Read Operator's Manual before setting up, operating, or maintaining
sprayer. Failure to follow safety precautions in this manual an in labels
on the product could result in serious injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
Keep manual nearby for futher reference. If manual is demaged or
illegible, contact your Jacto dealer or Jacto at the address below for a
replacement.
JACTO INC.
19217 SW 119th Ave
Tualatin, Oregon97062
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Home page: www.jacto.com

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Introduction
 -Identicationplate ................................................................................................................................04
Safety
-Operator's and owner's responsabilities...............................................................................................05
-Cautions when operating agricultural sprayer......................................................................................06
-Cautions on the maintenance and transportation.................................................................................07
-Electricity supply cables.......................................................................................................................08
-Handling chemicals..............................................................................................................................09
-Safety decals........................................................................................................................................10
Presentation of sprayer
-Advance 3000 AM-18...........................................................................................................................13
-Advance 3000 VORTEX.......................................................................................................................14
-Avaliable versions of Advance 3000 AM-18 and Advance 3000 VORTEX ........................................15
Main components of sprayer
 -Suctionlter..........................................................................................................................................16
-Spray pump..........................................................................................................................................17
-Spray control ........................................................................................................................................17
-Nozzles.................................................................................................................................................20
-Chemicals mixer...................................................................................................................................21
-Filler unit (optional)...............................................................................................................................22
-Clean water tank ..................................................................................................................................23
-By pass valve .......................................................................................................................................24
-Container rinse nozzle..........................................................................................................................25
-Foam marker (optional)........................................................................................................................27
-Auxiliary tank .......................................................................................................................................27
 -In-linelter(optional)...........................................................................................................................28
-Low pressure gauge kit ( optional) .......................................................................................................28
-PTO Shaft.............................................................................................................................................29
-Cover to acces the hydraulic tank ........................................................................................................29
Operational procedures .............................................................................................................................30
-Choosing the tractor.............................................................................................................................31
-Setting up the tractor............................................................................................................................32
-Ajusting the drawbar.............................................................................................................................32
-Connecting the PTO.............................................................................................................................33
-Installing the control support ................................................................................................................34
-Assembling the booms.........................................................................................................................35
-Installing the nozzle tubes....................................................................................................................39
-Fitting the boom skids ..........................................................................................................................40
-Hydraulic circuit diagram (Advance 3000 VORTEX)............................................................................41
-Hydraulic circuit diagram (Advance AM-18) .........................................................................................42
-Hydraulic system operation .................................................................................................................43
Operation and adjustments
-Spray application technology ...............................................................................................................46
-Nozzles.................................................................................................................................................47
-Calibrating the sprayer ........................................................................................................................51
-Diluting the agrochemicals ...................................................................................................................53
-Track width ...........................................................................................................................................54
Maintenance
-Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................56
-Components.........................................................................................................................................56
-Lubrication table...................................................................................................................................59
-Components lubrication........................................................................................................................59
-Lubrication points .................................................................................................................................60
-Tank side support tube .........................................................................................................................60
-Wide-angle CV PTO Shaft (optional)....................................................................................................61
-Conventional PTO Shaft.......................................................................................................................63
-Belt / agitator .......................................................................................................................................64
-Hydraulic control...................................................................................................................................64
-Steel cable diagram..............................................................................................................................65
-Winter storage......................................................................................................................................66
-Trouble - shooting.................................................................................................................................67
General care
-Handling agricultural sprayer and chemicals .......................................................................................70
-After spraying .......................................................................................................................................70
-Maintenance of the equipment.............................................................................................................70
Statement of limited warranty ....................................................................................................................71
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
JACTO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Your sprayerhasa plateshowingthe model, serialnumber of themachine and lot(month
and year of manufacture).
 ThisinformationisveryimportantsothatJactocankeeprecordsofeventualmodications
made on the material used and on its construction characteristics.
Inrequestingreplacementpartsormaintenance,alwaysspecifythemodel,serialnumber
andlotofyoursprayerforpromptandefcientservice.
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
Jacto, Advance are trademarks registered by Máquinas Agrícolas Jacto S.A.
Theagrochemicalsapplicationisnecessarytoachievehigherandeconomicalproduction.
Sinceapplyingagrochemicalscanpresentriskstohumans,theenvironmentandtocrops,
Jactowantstoensuretheoperatorusesitinaproper,efcient,andsafemanner.
Thoroughlyreadandunderstandthismanualbeforeoperatingthissprayer.Alwayskeeps
this manual on or near the sprayer at all times for quick reference for the proper operation,
maintenance and adjustments to the sprayer.
If you have any questions, contact your Jacto dealer.
This equipment was developed exclusively for chemical spray application.
The sprayer manual refers only to instructions of use and maintenance of
parts and components manufactured by Jacto.
Read it carefully and follow strictly the instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact your Jacto dealer.
MACHINE
MODEL
LOT
MACHINE NO.
WEIGHT

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This sprayer was carefully designed and built so as
to give you the maximum production, saving, easy operation
and safety.
Therefore, you or anyone else who is going to operate,
maintain and work around this sprayer must read and
understand this manual thoroughly in order to be familiar
with all the operating and maintenance procedures and safety
information related to this sprayer. All accidents can be
prevented if all the safety instructions are correctly followed.
Moreover, always keep this manual close at hand for
quick review in case of doubt.
ATTENTION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROPERLY WILL RISK YOUR OWN LIFE AS WELL AS THE
LIFE OF PEOPLE WORKING AND LIVING AROUND YOU.
SAFETY
OPERATOR AND OWNER’S RESPONSABILITIES
According to the standard NR31 - Safety and Healthy Regulation Standard in the Agriculture
Work,itisresponsabilityoftheequipment’sownerandoperatortofollowthechemicalapplication
safety guidelines.
OPERATOR’S RESPONSABILITIES
- Always follow the safety procedures when operating the equipment.
- Always operate the equipment within the limits and restrictions indicated in this manual.
- Thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to using the equipment.
OWNER’S RESPONSABILITIES
- The equipment’s owner must keep the owner’s manual on or near the equipment at all times for the
operator’s reference.
- It’s the employer responsability to provide, properly maintain and train the operator regarding
the use and requirements for adequate IPE (Individual Protection Equipment).
- The employer must to replace or repair the equipment’s components in the event of failure to
ensure the safe operation of the sprayer.
- The employer will be responsible for the operator’s training to ensure a safe application.
ATTENTION: THIS SAFETYALERT SYMBOLIDENTIFIES IMPORTANT
SAFETY MESSAGES. WHEN YOU SEE IT, BE ALERT TO ANY
POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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CAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER
SAFETY
- Beforeoperatingthissprayer,readcarefullyandunderstandthoroughlythismanual.
- Onlyqualiedoperatorsthathavethoroughlyreadandunderstoodtheowner’smanual
should operate this sprayer.
- Do not ingest alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of this sprayer.
- Make sure that all the guards are in place before running the sprayer.
- Do not climb on or come down the sprayer when it is in motion.
- Turn the engine off before leaving the operator's place.
- Thissprayerwasdesignedandmanufacturedtosupportoperationsinthecropsand
onroads,tracks,trailsorpathsinsidefarmswithinthespeedlimitrecommendedby
Jacto(limitof18,64mphintheroutesinsidethefarmand7.46mphwhenspraying).The
useofthesprayerabovethelimitsmentionedisnotapprovedbyJacto.
- This sprayer must be maneuvered in safe places, away from people, animals or any other
situation that offers risks of personal injuries or material damages. Make sure there are no
people near the sprayer before starting the engine.
- Do not make maneuvers or brake abruptly.
- The transportation of people and any loads whatsoever in the sprayer is strictly prohibited in
any circunstances.
ATTENTION: DonottouchPTOshafts,belts,fansoranyothermovingpart
whilethesprayerisrunning.
Keepawayfrommovingpartsandbeverycarefulwithhands,feet,loose
clothes,longhair, etc. If you have any doubts/questions,please request
Jacto Technical Assistance.
- Keep away children, aged people and animals while operating, servicing this sprayer and
even when the sprayer is stored.
- Do not run the pump dry.
- Do not exceed 540 rpm at the PTO.
- The PTO shaft ends must be securely locked to the PTO of the tractor and to the sprayer
tongue.
- The PTO shaft guard must always remain in good repair and fastened by the safety chains.
The PTO shaft must work freely in its interior.
- Make sure the drawbar and the sprayer end are properly connected/fastened.
- Check and change the worn or broken parts.
- Onlyunhitchthesprayeronrmandlevelground.
- Remove the controls installed on the tractor before disconnecting the sprayer.
- Foldthesprayerboomsbeforeunhitchingitfromthetractor.

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SAFETY
- Activitiesofcleaning,lubrication,repairandadjustmentshouldonlybeperformedbyqualied
andtrainedprofessionalsdulyprotectedwiththeapprovedandproperPPE(PersonalProtective
Equipment ) such as gloves, masks, goggles, safety boots, etc.
- Before performing any type of service, adjustment or maintenance in your sprayer,
alwaysdisengagethePTOshaftandturnoffthetractorengine.
- Itisprohibitedtomakecleaning,lubricationandmaintenanceserviceswiththesprayer
in operation, except if its very operation is essential to make these services. In this case,
allthespecialprotectionandsignalizationmeasuresmustbetakeninordertoprevent
accidents.
- The removable guards can only be removed for maintenance. Then, they must be
obligatorilyplacedbackintheiroriginalposition.
- Do not modify this sprayer in any way because this can impair its function and risk your
safety.
- Keep your sprayer in thorough repair.
- For your and others' safety, remove the sprayer booms before transporting the sprayer on
trailers or trucks.
- Failuretocomplywiththesewarningsmayresultinpersonalinjuriesordeath.
- Jacto neither recommends nor approves the towing or trailing of the sprayer by vehicles, except
by recommended tractors mentionedpreviouslyinthesection"Cautionswhenoperating
agricultural sprayer".
- Theemployinadverseandnotrecommendedconditionscancausedamagetothesprayer
andcomponentsandwillmakevoidthewarrantyaswellasexemptthemanufacturer
fromanyobligationtoanyaccidentorconsequences.
- Forthedisplacementandtransportofthesprayer,theuseoftrucksoratbedsare
recommendedaslongasmeasuresforitsperfectimmobilizationaretakeninorderto
avoid accidents as result of improper accommodation.
CAUTIONS IN THE MAINTENANCE AND TRANSPORTATION
- Require from the JACTO representative during the technical delivery of the sprayer that the
proper instructions on assembly, maintenance, warranty be carefully explained.

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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CABLES
SAFETY
- Attention when passing next or under an electricity supply cables. In case of doubt,
change the course.
- Never fold and unfold the booms close to the electricity supply cables.
- Thesprayer must betrailedby the tractorin the farmwiththe spray boomsfolded and locked.
Alwaysplacetheslidingframeatthelowestposition(restpositionofthexedframe).
- Remove the booms of the sprayer before transporting it by wagons or trucks.

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RED
YELLOW
BLUE
GREEN
SAFETY
Chemicalproductsareclassiedinfourcategoriesoftoxicity.Accordingtotheirtoxicity
level, there is a special recommendation of appropriate protective clothing.
Asyoursafetyconcernsrst,welistbelowalltheprotectiveclothingrecommendedfor
handling chemical products of the category 1 which includes high toxicity level chemicals.
This way, all the possibilities of serious illness and death are eliminated.
HANDLING CHEMICALS
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CLASSIFICATION
Obligatory individual protective clothing for handling and spraying chemicals:
- Long-sleeved working clothes
- Impermeable apron or coverall
- Impermeable gloves
- Impermeable wide-brimmed hat
- Boots
- Special protective masks equipped with
appropriate filters for each type of product
LABEL COLOR ON
CHEMICALS CONTAINER
TOXICITY LEVEL
I
II
III
IV
HIGH
MODERATE
LOW
LIGHT
DIRECTIONS
- Read and follow all instructions on the chemicals manufacturer's label.
- Keep the chemical products closed and in a dry and ventilated place.
- Use the chemicals in agriculture only.
- Keep away children, untrained people and animals.
- Handle the chemicals following recommendations of a technician.
- Alwayshandlechemicalsinaventilatedplaceandequippedwithindividualprotectiveclothing.
- Use the application rate as per instructions on the labels.
- Do not make spray applications in the wind or hot weather.
- Do not drink, eat or smoke while spraying or handling chemicals.
- Keep children, untrained people and animals away from the application areas.
- Never blow through nozzles strainers, valves or pipelines by mouth.
- Do not store or transport chemicals together with food, medicines, people, animals.
- Make sure rivers, lakes, etc. will not be contaminated when washing out the sprayer.
- After spraying, take off all protective clothing and take a shower.
- In case of poisoning, go see a doctor immediately and show him the chemicals' label.
- Never medicine an unconscious person through mouth.
- Do not re-use the chemicals containers for other purposes. Consult anagronomist
onhowtodiscardemptycontainersofchemicals.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DECALS
Safety decals are placed on the equipment to reduce the risk of damages or accidents to
the operator or to the equipment during the use.
Before operating the equipment, identify and understand the mean of all decals, through
this page.
Keep them in good repair, clean and legible. Replade them immediately in case of damage
byorderingthemthroughthepartnumbersspeciedbelow.
P/N: 276220
ATTENTION: Read the
operator's manual of the
sprayerbeforeoperating
the steel cables.
ATTENTION:Lubrication
point
ATTENTION: Area
where the jack must
be placed to lift the
equipment.
P/N: 276238
P/N: 378976
P/N: 378984
ATTENTION: Read the
operator's manual of the
sprayerbeforeoperating
the steel cables.
P/N: 379230
ATTENTION: Read the
operator'smanualbefore
operating the sprayer.
ATTENTION: Risk of serious
injuries. Do not maneuver the
sprayer close to electricity
supply cables.
P/N: 378992
P/N: 379032
ATTENTION: Read the
operator's manual of the
sprayer before operating the
steel cables.
P/N: 379172
ATTENTION: Be careful
when opening the lid of the
main tank.
ATTENTION: Read the
operator's manual before
operating the sprayer.
P/N: 379248