Jacto FALCON VORTEX User manual

Operator’s Manual
Englishversion-MI_USA-0160
EDITION - 10/2012
CODE - 512194
FALCON
VORTEX/HORTI
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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Theagrochemicalsapplicationisnecessarytoachievehigherandeconomicalproduction.
However,asitisaworkthatcanbringriskstothehumanbeing,environmentandcrops,Jacto
has always been concerned with the proper use of its spraying machineries in an efficient
andsafeway.
Therefore,readcarefullyandunderstandthoroughlythismanualbeforeoperatingthissprayer
andkeepit always athandwhenhandlingthissprayerforquickconsultincaseyouarenotquite
sureofsomeoperationoradjustment.
Shouldyourdoubtpersist,pleasecontactyourJactodealer.
INTRODUCTION
JACTO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS JACTO S.A.
CONTRIBUTING TO THE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT.
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
Yoursprayerhasaplateshowingitsmodelandserialnumber.
Thisinformationisveryimportantso that Jacto can keep records of eventual modifications
madeonthematerialusedandonitsconstructioncharacteristics.
Inrequestingreplacementpartsormaintenance,alwaysspecifythemodelandserialnumber
ofyoursprayerforpromptandefficientservice.
JACTO and FALCON are trademarks registered by Máquinas Agrícolas Jacto S.A.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Handlingagriculturalsprayers....................................................................................... 05
Handlingchemicalproducts .......................................................................................... 06
Decals............................................................................................................................. 07
Safetymeasures............................................................................................................. 09
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
FALCON VORTEX (with 13.77 in nozzle spacing)...................................................... 10
FALCON VORTEX (with 19.68 in nozzle spacing)...................................................... 11
FALCONVORTEXHORTI (with 13.77innozzlespacing).......................................... 12
FALCONVORTEXHORTI (with 19.68innozzlespacing).......................................... 13
MAINCOMPONENTSOFSPRAYER
Suctionfilter.................................................................................................................... 16
Chemical pump............................................................................................................... 16
Pressureregulators........................................................................................................ 17
Hydraulicboomcontrol .................................................................................................. 18
Movementsensor ........................................................................................................... 21
Nozzles ............................................................................................................................ 21
Cleanwatertank (forwashinghands) .......................................................................... 22
PTOshaft ........................................................................................................................ 22
Boomjoint....................................................................................................................... 22
In-linefilter....................................................................................................................... 22
Low pressure gauge kit ................................................................................................. 23
Foam marker (optional) ................................................................................................. 23
Chemicalsmixer............................................................................................................. 25
Mixingchemicals............................................................................................................ 25
Chemicalcontainerrinsenozzle................................................................................... 26
Flow bypassvalve .......................................................................................................... 27
Hydraulicagitator ........................................................................................................... 27
Fillerunit(optional) ........................................................................................................ 28
Fanrotationadjustingvalve........................................................................................... 29
Spray boom..................................................................................................................... 29
OPERATIONALPROCEDURES....................................................................................... 30
SETTINGUPTHETRACTOR............................................................................................ 31
CONNECTINGTHEPTO ................................................................................................... 33
ASSEMBLINGTHEELECTRO-ELECTRONICCONTROL ............................................ 34
ASSEMBLINGTHEBOOM................................................................................................ 35
BOOMUNFOLDINGANDFOLDING ................................................................................ 41
OPERATIONANDADJUSTMENTS
Sprayapplicationtechnology ........................................................................................ 43
Pressureregulator.......................................................................................................... 44
Nozzles ............................................................................................................................ 46
Calibrating the sprayer .................................................................................................. 50
Dilutingthechemicals.................................................................................................... 52
MAINTENANCE
Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 53
Components.................................................................................................................... 53
Lubrication table............................................................................................................. 56
Lubricationpoints........................................................................................................... 56
PTOshaft ........................................................................................................................ 59
Winterstorage ................................................................................................................ 60
Trouble-shooting............................................................................................................. 61
GENERAL CARE
Handlingagriculturalsprayersandchemicals ............................................................. 64
Afterspraying ................................................................................................................. 64
Warranty Statement ...................................................................................................... 65

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Thissprayerwascarefullydesignedandbuiltso
astogive youthemaximum production,saving,easy
operationandsafety.
Therefore, you or anyone else who is going to
operate,maintain and work around thissprayer must
readandunderstandthismanualthoroughlyinorderto
be familiar with all the operating and maintenance
procedures and safety information related to this
sprayer.Allaccidentscanbepreventedifallthesafety
instructionsarecorrectlyfollowed.
Moreover, always keep this manual at hand for
quickreviewincaseofdoubt.
HANDLING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS
OWNER / OPERATOR:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
- Beforeoperatingthissprayer,readcarefullyandunderstandthoroughlythismanual.
- Donotallowuntrainedpeopletooperatethissprayerbecausethiscancauseseriousinjuriesor
fatalaccidents.
- Donotmodifythissprayerinanywaybecausethiscanimpairthefunctionandriskyoursafety.
- Keepawaychildren,agedpeopleandanimalswhileoperating,servicingthissprayerandeven
whenthesprayerisstored.
- In thedeliveryofyoursprayer,haveyourJactodealerinstructyouontheassembly,operation,
maintenanceandwarrantyindetail.
- Keephands,feetandclothingawayfrommovingparts.
- Neveruselooseclothingormittenswhileworkingaroundthesprayer.
- Donot travelathighspeeds.
- Always stop tractor engine, disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to stop
before servicing, adjusting or repairing the sprayer.
ATTENTION: Do not touch PTO shafts, belts, fans or any other moving part while the
sprayer is running.
- Onlyunhitchthesprayeronfirmandlevelground.
- Keepyoursprayerinthoroughrepair.
This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages.
When you see it, be alert to any possibility of personal injury or death.
Keep all the decals on the sprayer and replace them if missing or
illegible.

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Obligatory individual protective equipment 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
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Chemicalproductsareclassifiedinfourcategoriesoftoxicity.Accordingtotheirtoxicitylevel,
thereisaspecial recommendation of appropriateprotectiveequipment.
As your safety concerns first, we list below all the protective equipment recommended for
handlingchemicalproductsofthecategory1whichincludeshightoxicitylevelchemicals.
Thisway,allthepossibilitiesof seriousillnessand deathareeliminated.
HANDLING CHEMICALS
LABEL COLOR ON
CHEMICALS CONTAINER
TOXICITY LEVEL
I
II
III
IV
RED
YELLOW
BLUE
GREEN
HIGH
MODERATE
LOW
LIGHT
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CLASSIFICATION
DIRECTIONS
- Readandfollowallinstructionsonthechemicalsmanufacturer'slabel.
- Keepthechemical productsclosedandin adryandventilated place.
- Usethechemicalproductsinagricultureonly.
- Keepawaychildren,untrainedpeopleandanimals.
- Handlethechemicalsfollowingrecommendationsofatechnician.
- Alwayshandlechemicalsinaventilatedplaceandequippedwithindividualprotectiveequipment.
- Usetheapplicationrateasperinstructionsonthelabels.
- Donot makesprayapplicationsinthewindor hotweather.
- Donotdrink,eat orsmokewhilesprayingorhandlingchemicals.
- Keepchildren,untrainedpeopleandanimalsawayfromtheapplicationareas.
- Neverblowthroughnozzlesstrainers,valvesorpipelinesbymouth.
- Donotstoreortransportchemicalproductstogetherwithfood,medicines,people,animals.
- Makesurerivers,lakes,etc.willnotbecontaminatedwhenwashingoutthesprayer.
- Afterspraying,takeoffallprotectiveclothingandtakeashower.
- Incaseofintoxication,goseeadoctorimmediatelyandshowhimthechemicalproductslabel.
- Nevermedicineanunconsciouspersonthroughmouth.
-Do not re-use the chemical products containers for other purposes. Consult an
agronomist on how to discard empty containers of chemical products.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DECALS
Safety decals are placed on the equipment to reduce the risk of damages or accidents to
theoperatoror totheequipmentduring theuse.
Before operatingthe equipment,identify and understandthe meanof alldecals,through
this page.
Keepthemingoodrepair,cleanandlegible.Repladethemimmediatelyincaseofdamage
byorderingthem through the partnumbersspecifiedbelow.
P/N: 276220
ATTENTION:Lubrication
point
P/N: 379230
ATTENTION: Read the
operator'smanualbefore
operatingthe sprayer.
ATTENTION: Read the
operator's manual before
operating the sprayer.
P/N: 379248
P/N: 379073
ATTENTION:Cleanwatertank
to wash thehands.
P/N: 379107
ATTENTION: Hydraulic oil
levelindicator.
P/N: 379123
ATTENTION: Obligatory use
of hearingprotector.
P/N: 379131
ATTENTION: Obligatory use
of protectiveclothing.
ATTENTION:Lubrication
point withoil.
P/N: 395061
P/N: 389387
ATTENTION:Drainpoint.

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P/N: 997841
Decal do not step on
P/N: 958629
ATTENTION: Risk of serious
injuries. Do not maneuver the
sprayerclosetoelectricitysupply
cables.
P/N: 378992
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
P/N: 379040
ATTENTION: Riskofinjuries.
Keep away from the sprayer
whenitisrunning.
P/N: 379057
ATTENTION: Risk of serious
injuries.Keepawayanddonot
makeanykindofmaintenance
while the fan is in motion and
thePTOis engaged.
P/N: 379065
ATTENTION: Risk of serious
injuries. Keep all protection
devices in its places.
P/N: 379115
ATTENTION: Obligatory use
ofprotectivemask.
P/N: 379214
ATTENTION:Maximumspeed
allowedforthemachine is18.5
mph.
P/N: 379222
ATTENTION:This machine is
not allowed inhighways.
ATTENTION: Risk of serious
injuries. Do not make any
operation on the PTO shaft if
the PTO is engaged.
P/N: 379008
P/N: 013169
Finaltest of the equipment.
Identification
plate

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY MEASURES
ATTENTION: THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT
SAFETYMESSAGES.WHENYOUSEEIT,BEALERTTOANYPOSSIBILITY
OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- Keep all the protectors on their proper places.
- Remove the controls installed onthe tractor before disconnecting thesprayer.
- Do not operate the pump without liquid.
- Cleanandlubricateregularly themaleand femalepartsof thePTOshaft toreduce thefriction
between them.
- Lubricate daily thegroovedshaft of thetractor'sPTO.
- Keep thehands, feet and clothes awayfromPTOshaftsandany typeof transmission,once
they cancauseserius injuries, evendeath.
- Never operatethesprayerifthePTOshaft,thesprayer andthetractor's PTO protectors are
not in their proper place.
- Do not exceed 580 rpm at the PTO.
- The PTO shaft protector must alwaysremainin goodrepairand fastenedby thebelts.The
PTOshaft must work freely initsinterior.
- ThePTOshaft couplingendsmustbelocked on thetractor'sPTOandsprayer'sshaft.
- Make sure the drawbar and the sprayer end are properly engaged .
- Follow these recommendationsstrictlyinorder to avoidinjuriesor death.
- Check and change the worn and broken parts. Checkif all protectors are in their places
beforeoperating thesprayer.
- Makesurethat noone iscloseto the machinebeforerunning the engine.
- Stop theengine before leaving the operator's positiontoadjust,cleanorlubricate,saveother
recommendation indicated on theoperator's manual.
- Stop themachine andall movingparts before adjusting,maintenanceor whentherearepeople
close to theequipment.
- Do not go up on the sprayer when it is in motion.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CABLES
- Attention when passing next orunder an electricity supplycables.Incaseofdoubt,change
thecourse.
- Neverfold andunfoldtheboomsclose to the electricity supplycables.
- Thesprayermustbetrailedbythe tractor in the farm with the spray booms folded andlocked.
Alwaysplacethe slidingframeat thelowest position(restposition of thefixedframe).
- Removetheboomsofthesprayerbeforetransportingitbywagons,trucksor trailers.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length (in) ............................................................................... 65.74
Width (in)................................................................................. 96.45
Height(in) 111.02 (without boom)
129.52 (with folded boom)
Weight (lb) ............................................................................... 1609.37 (with full oil tank)
Tank
- Capacity (gallons)................................................................. 158.50
- Material ................................................................................. Polyethylene
Filter
- Model .................................................................................... FVS-100
- Mesh ..................................................................................... 60
Pump
- Model .................................................................................... JP-75
- Capacity (gpm) ..................................................................... 19.81
- Maximum working pressure (kgf/cm² - psi) .......................... 28 - 400
................................................................................................ NOTE: Maximum allowed on this
................................................................................................ sprayer: 150 psi (10.5 kgf/cm²)
- Power consumption (HP) ..................................................... 2.3 with the pump at 150 psi
Pressure gauge
- Model .................................................................................... With extended scale
Control
- Model .................................................................................... Masterflow
Nozzles
- Type...................................................................................... Bijet double nozzle holder
- Quantity ................................................................................ 82
- Model .................................................................................... JA-2 (cone) / AXI 110-02 (flat fan)
- Recommended maximum pressure (kgf/cm² - psi) ............. JA-2 (10.5 - 150) / AXI-02 (4.2 - 60)
- Spacing (in) .......................................................................... 13.77
Boom
- Length (ft) ............................................................................. 45.93
- Actuation............................................................................... Hydraulic
- Height(ft) .............................................................................. 1.64 to 4.26
Levelindicator.......................................................................... Hose attached to the tank
Agitation ................................................................................... Hydraulic system with venturi
Fillerunir (OPTIONAL)
- Model .................................................................................... EJ-250
Fan
- Rotation (rpm) ...................................................................... 2,800
- Air volume (ft³/min) ............................................................... 18,822.72 (32,000 ft³/h)
- Air speed (mph) .................................................................... 62 (w/ boom at the lowest position)
- Power consumption (HP) ..................................................... 21.3
Hydraulic pump
- Capacity (gpm) ..................................................................... 13.20
- Rotation (rpm) ...................................................................... 2,250
- Oil type.................................................................................. ISOVG-68
- Oil reservoir capacity (gallons) ............................................. 11.68
Maximum power consumption (HP) ........................................ 23.6
RECOMMENDED TRACTOR ............................................... 80 HP
Recommended maximum working speed (mph).................... 6.5
FALCON VORTEX (with 13.77 in nozzle spacing)