Jacto ARBUS 270 User manual

Máquinas Agrícolas Jacto
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ARBUS 270
English Version / MI - 0102
Operator’s Manual
EDITION No. 09/2016
Code: 783324

ARBUS 270
3
Introduction ......................................................................... 5
Precautions ....................................................................... 1-7
Assembly .........................................................................2-27
Technical Specifications ....................................................3-33
Operations and Adjustments...............................................4-39
Maintenance ....................................................................5-65
Warranty..........................................................................6-85
Index tables ........................................................................93
Table of contents

ARBUS 270
5
Introduction
The machine model, serial number and lot
(manufacturing month and year) are printed
on the machine identification plate.
This information is important to enable us to
keep records on modifications, if any, made
to the material employed and construction
characteristics of the machine.
When ordering replacement parts and
maintenance services, it is essential to inform
the machine model, number and lot in order
to get an expeditious and efficient response.
Identification Plate
JACTO has an ongoing concern for the safe and
effective use of chemicals.
This concern is indispensable, for the use of
chemicals has become a necessary practice for
obtaining a more productive and more econo-
mical harvest.
However, the improper application of chemi-
cals is harmful to the human being, the envi-
ronment and the cultivations themselves.
JACTO’s aim is to prepare and guide the farmer
on the proper use of the farm equipment ma-
nufactured by JACTO.
Therefore, read carefully and understand thor-
-oughly this manual before operating this sprayer
and keep it always at hand when handling this
sprayer for quick consultation in case you are not
quite sure of some operation or adjustment.
If you still have questions, contact your Jacto
dealer.
¡ATTENTION!
The Jacto Arbus 270 equipment has been developed for the exclusive use of spraying
chemicals. The Jacto Arbus 270 sprayer manual refers only to instructions for use and
maintenance of parts and components made by Jacto.
Read it carefully and follow the recommendations contained herein. In case of doubt,
please contact JACTO.
JACTO is the registered trademark of MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS JACTO S.A.
MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS JACTO S.A. implements a policy towards the ongoing enhancement
of its products. Therefore, it reserves the right to change its products without prior notice
and without incurring in any obligation whatsoever in connection with such changes.

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ARBUS 270 Índice
Introduction ..................................................................... 1-9
Operator’s and owner’s responsibilities ...............................1-10
Environmental responsibilities ............................................1-11
Safety decals ...................................................................1-12
General safety recommendations ........................................1-15
Safety for unloading the equipment.....................................1-17
Cautions during component assembly ..................................1-19
Warning when using and filling the tank ..............................1-20
Safety in applying chemicals ..............................................1-21
Safety on maintenance ......................................................1-25
Transportation safety .......................................................1-26

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ARBUS 270
ATTENTION!
By disregarding the safety prac-
tices you are risking your life
and the life of all people around
you. This manual contains im-
portant safety warnings. Read
it carefully and be aware of any
possible personal accident.
Chapter ‘Precautions” is intended to guide
the operator on the cautions to be taken dur-
ing the operation, maintenance and storage
of this equipment.
It is important to remind that this equipment
has been carefully developed to provide op-
timum performance with cost savings, and
ease of operation and safety.
For that purpose, be always mindful of the
information contained in the instructions
manual. If doubts arise at any time, please
contact us.
The instructions in this manual may be ac-
companied by symbols having the following
meanings:
ATTENTION: a dvises of potential
accident hazardsituations thatrequire
permanent operator’s attention.
NOTE: reminders or warnings.
OBSERVATION: advises of or ex-
plains certain instructions/situations.
Introduction

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ARBUS 270Operator’s and owner’s responsibilities
According to the provisions in Directive NR31 –
DirectiveonSafetyandHealthinFarmingLabor,
the farm equipment owner and operator shall
contribute to the safe application of chemicals
and other agro-chemicals, by observing the
legal determinations outlined below.
Operator´s responsibilities :
• Comply with the determination regard-
ing safe manners for performing his/her
activities;
• Operate the equipment within the oper-
ating limits and restrictions specified in
this manual;
• Read this manual and make sure that
all information and recommendations
have been understood before putting this
equipment in operation.
Owner responsibilities:
• The equipment owner shall keep the ins-
tructions manual at a place where the ope-
rator can have free to it whenever necessary.
• Whenever dictated by the kind of defen-
sive to be sprayed, the employer has the
obligation of providing the operator with
the appropriate PPE – Personal Protec-
tion Equipment, see that the PPE is pro-
perly hygienized, train the employee and
enforce and inspect the use of the PPE.
• The owner shall replace or repair compo-
nents of the equipment whenever such
components exhibit defects hindering
the safe operation of the same.
• The owner or whoever in charge shall
take responsibility for qualification of the
equipment operators in order to guaran-
tee the safe operation thereof.

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ARBUS 270 Environmental responsibilities
• It is responsibility of the sprayer owner
to comply with the laws and regulations
in effect.
• Waste such as contaminated parts, elec-
trical and electronic components, and
others when equipment (sprayer) is dis-
mantled after rendering services, being
serviced or a the end of their useful lives
must be disposed of in a way that respects
the environment, avoids air, water and
soil pollution.
• If necessary, residues must be stored in
proper places and later collected by trained
and authorized employees or companies.
• Principles for environmental protection,
recycling and proper disposal of equip-
ment, its parts and components must be
respected taking into consideration the
legislation in effect (municipal, state and
federal) as well as guidelines to dispose of
parts, components or any other item of
the equipment.
• Batteries must be properly disposed of
in places which have been approved to
collect such material. Legally speaking,
places that sell new batteries can collect
used ones and take them to recycling cen-
ters or to their manufacturers. If you are
not sure how to dispose of batteries in an
environmentally sound manner, JACTO
suggest contacting their manufacturer for
further information.
• JACTO recommends wearing proper and
approved PPEs at all times when handling
the equipment.
ATTENTION!
It is responsibility of the sprayer owner and sprayer user/operator to comply with
the laws and regulations in effect. The sprayer owner or the person responsible
shall provide information to operators on environmental risks and how to care for
the environment. Jacto recommends wearing approved and proper PPEs whenever
operating the sprayer.

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ARBUS 270Safety decals
Safety and maintenance related decals have
been affixed all over the equipment indicating
any hazardous conditions that could cause
damages or accidents affecting the operator
or the equipment during operation.
Before operating your equipment, identify all
decals and by reading these pages make sure
that you have understood and are aware of
the meaning of each such symbol.
Keep them in good repair, clean and legible.
Re-plade them immediately in case of
damage by or-dering them through the part
numbers specified below.
RG: 379248
WARNING: Read the
instructions manual
before beginning any
action on the machine.
P/N: 379073
WARNING: Hand washing
water reservoir.
P/N: 379115
WARNING: mandatory
use of protection mask.
P/N: 276220
ATTENTION: Lubrication
points.
P/N: 379057
WARNING: danger of
serious injuries. Do not
perform any action on the
PTO shaft with the tractor
PTO running.
P/N: 379230
WARNING: Read the
instructions manual
before beginning
any action on the
machine.

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ARBUS 270 Safety decals
P/N: 130633
ATTENTION:
Chemicals can be
dangerous and
harmful to health.
(English)
P/N: 039396
DANGER: Keep
away from PTO
shaft when the ma-
chine is running.
P/N: 379040
ATTENTION: Risk of
injuries. Keep away from
the sprayer when it
is running.
P/N: 379065
ATTENTION: Risk of
serious injuries. Keep all
protection devices in its
places.
P/N: 379008
ATTENTION: Risk of serious
injuries. Do not make any
operation on the PTO shaft
if the PTO is engaged.
P/N: 379123
WARNING: mandatory use
of ear protectors.
P/N: 379131
WARNING: mandatory use
of protective clothing.
P/N: 379214
ATTENTION: Maximum
speed allowed for the ma-
chine is 30 km/h.

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ARBUS 270
P/N: 169128
Warning: Never
actuate the packaging
washer valve unless
the bottle is properly
placed over the spray-
ing nozzle.
P/N: 379222
WARNING: highway tran-
sit of this machine
is prohibited.
P/N: 379172
WARNING: Caution
when opening the main
reservoir cap.
P/N: 515734
ATTENTION: Clean the lter whenever
lling the tank.
P/N: 428631
Instructions to connect the PTO shaft
P/N: 341040
Instruction to use the deector.
P/N: 018705
Instructions to unlock the fan.
P/N: 983932
Machine identication plate
Safety decals

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ARBUS 270
• Only skilled and qualified operator and
knowledgeable of the information con-
tained in the manuals accompanying the
product should operate the Jacto Arbus
270 sprayer;
• Before starting any operation, it is very
important to learn about all information
contain in this manual. In case of doubt,
refer to Jacto’s technical assistance.
• Do not ingest alcoholic beverages, tran-
quilizers or stimulating substances both
before and during work.
• During manipulation of the setup, always
use approved, recommended and appro-
priate PPEs such as: long-sleeve overalls,
waterproof coat or apron, waterproof
gloves, waterproof broad brim hat, boots
and special protection masks provided with
filters suitable for each kind of product. In
case of doubts, read the chemical label or
contact the manufacturer of the same.
• When checking the machine components
that are in direct contact with the farm
chemicals, use approved PPEs and ac-
cording to the recommendation stated
on the product label.
• If the tractor is of the cab type and pro-
vided with air cleaning system, clean
your footwear and remove contaminated
clothing. Keep the same outside the cab
within a properly sealed container.
• If recommended by the tractor manufac-
turer, use ear protector.
• Use approved, recommended and suit-
able breathing mask if the label on the
chemical requires such personal protec-
tion equipment.
• Redouble the precautions. Keep away
from places where obstacles exist such as
trees, stones, holes, erosion ditches, elec-
tric network, etc.
General safety recommendations

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ARBUS 270
• Use under adverse and not recommend-
ed conditions can compromise the integ-
rity of the equipment and components,
entailing loss of warranty and disclaimer
by the manufacturer for any accident
and the resulting consequences.
• Avoid parking the equipment on slopes.
If necessary, place chocks under the
wheels when parking the equipment
on upward or downward slopes.
• Keep the ladder, platform and hand-
rail always clean; oils and greases can
cause accidents.
• Do not use the equipment if some criti-
cal component needs to be repaired.
Provide for the repair before.
• This equipment can cause accidents if
used improperly or irresponsibly.
• Do not step on the machine while it is
moving.
General safety recommendations

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ARBUS 270 Safety for unloading the equipment
• Unloading shall take place at spots speci-
fically created for unloading such type of
equipment. Do not improvise for unloa-
ding the equipment.
• Wear the PPEs during removal of the ro-
pes fastening the equipment to the cart.
If the equipment is not new, make use
of a combination of the mandatory PPEs
for unloading the equipment (e.g., safety
boots, gloves, hardhats, etc.) and man-
datory PPEs for chemical spraying (e.g.,
masks, gloves, etc.) in order to reduce the
risk of contamination and accidents.
• For unloading the equipment, use a
tractor having the capability to carry out
such task. Selection of the tractor shall
take into account its drag capacity and
spraying mechanism weight.
• Do not untie the mobile parts of the equip-
ment, for instance: PTO shaft, before unlo-
ading the equipment down from the truck
or cart and position it on a safe place.
• After placing the equipment on a safe pla-
ce and far away from electric mainlines,
reset the jack to its rest position and un-
couple the equipment from the tractor.
• Require from the JACTO representative dur-
ing the technical delivery of the sprayer that
the proper instructions on assembly, main-
tenance, warranty be carefully explained.
Precautions when coupling the equipment to the three points on the tractor
• Refer to the tractor instructions manual
before carrying out this operation. The
precautions listed below apply only for
coupling the Jacto Arbus 270 to the trac-
tor. Precautions related to the use and
adjustments to tractor components are
the responsibility of the tractor manufac-
turer and user.
• Information related to the proper adjust-
ment of the three points and procedures
for properly coupling the equipment will
be outlined in chapter 2 “ASSEMBLY” of
this manual.
• The operation for coupling the equipment
to the three points may be performed by
more than one individual. In such case,
the people engaging in the operation shall
be aware of the risks, be trained, qualified
and skilled and possess the necessary ex-
perience in this kind of work.
• Avoid staying in the way of the tractor
tires. If possible, carry out the coupling
of the equipment by yourself.
• Before stepping down of the tractor for
coupling the equipment, apply the park-
ing brake. Shut down the diesel engine
and remove the starting key from the
contact keyhole.
• After the coupling, carry the equipment
to the place where the components will
be assembled thereon.

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ARBUS 270Safety for unloading the equipment
ATTENTION!
By disregarding the safety practices you are risking your own life and the life of all
people around you.
This manual contains important safety warnings. Read it carefully and be on the
alert to any possibility of personal accident. Keep all decals affixed to the machine
and replace the same if necessary.
• The improper handling by untrained peo-
ple can give rise to serious or fatal accidents.
• Do not perform adaptations or impro-
visations; they compromise your equip-
ment and put your safety at risk.
• Do not allow children, aged people or
animals to stand close to the equipment
during use, maintenance or even with
the equipment stored.
• Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and long
hair away from moving parts.
• Before performing any kind of service,
adjustment or maintenance to your
equipment, switch off the power take-
off and the tractor engine.
• If the equipment was used, even if it
has been washed and looks quite clean,
wear all PPEs recommended for han-
dling the chemical.
• Do not touch PTO shafts, belts, fans or
any other moving parts of the equipment
with the PTO coupled of the tractor diesel
engine running.
• When uncoupling the machine, hold it
on firm and level ground; if the equip-
ment is provided with parking brake, ac-
tuate the same!
• Do not operate the pump without liquid.
• Do not allow the power take-off to oper-
ate in excess of 540 rpm.
• Keep the machine in perfect upkeep at
all times.
• Safety-related decals were applied across
the equipment to orient on the risk of
damage or accident that may occur to the
operator or equipment.
• Request a JACTO representative during
the technical delivery of the equipment
for a proper assembly instructions, main-
tenance, warranty instructions to be care-
fuly explained.
• Use of PTO shafts not provided with pro-
tection covering is strictly forbidden.
• Do not make maneuvers or brake abruptly.
• The transportation of people and any
loads whatsoever in the sprayer is strict-
ly prohibited in any circunstances.
• This sprayer was designed and manufac-
tured to support operations in the crops
and on roads, tracks, trails or paths in-
side farms within the speed limit recom-
mended by Jacto (limit of 30 km/h in the
routes inside the farm and 12 km/h when
spraying). The use of the sprayer above the
limits mentioned is not approved by Jacto.

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ARBUS 270 Cautions during component assembly
Warning for adjusting and connecting PTO shaft to the tractor
• Refer to the tractor user manual before
performing this operation.
• Turn off the tractor diesel engine, apply
the parking brake and remove the start-
ing key from the contact keyhole before
coupling the PTO shaft to the tractor PTO.
• Try to couple the PTO shaft to the tractor
PTO. If necessary to adjust the PTO shaft
length, use the PPEs specific to this oper-
ation such as: goggles, gloves, boots, etc.
• When coupling the PTO shaft to the trac-
tor, make sure that the safety pin is se-
curely locked.
• Directions on how to properly adjust
the PTO shaft length will be described in
chapter 2 “ASSEMBLY” of this manual.
• After length adjustment, clean and lu-
bricate the PTO shaft components. Wear
safety gloves for this operation too.
• Never use a PTO shaft not fitted with
shroud.
• The PTO shaft will be adjusted to its spe-
cific use on the Jacto Arbus 270 equip-
ment. Use of the PTO shaft on any other
equipment is not recommended.
• Do not perform adaptations for reutiliza-
tion of the PTO shaft.
• Fasten the PTO shaft covering safety chain
to the tractor; that chain will prevent the
PTO shaft covering from turning together
with the PTO shaft.
• Before actuating the tractor PTO, fill the
main reservoir.

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ARBUS 270
There are two methods for supplying the
270-liter water reservoir. The instructions for
this operation are described in chapter 4 “OP-
ERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS” of this manu-
al. Following are the precautions to be taken
when supplying this reservoir:
• During the 270-liter reservoir supply op-
eration, it is extremely important that all
those engaged in the operation be using
the specified PPEs. It is very important to
read the label of the chemical being used
in the application. You will find on that
label several information on the product
and precautions to be adopted, etc.
• Before beginning to supply the 270-liter
reservoir, make sure that the reservoir
drain valve is shut.
• The setup residue remaining inside the
supply hose shall be collected with a
bucket and returned to the reservoir
which the mixture was prepared in. Do
not let this residue to drop on the ground.
• Do not contaminate water springs. Sup-
ply of the sprayer shall be carried out at
places designed for that purpose.
• Avoid capturing water from sources such
as rivers, lakes, dams, creeks, etc.
• By following these recommendations,
you will be preserving the environment.
270-liter reservoir
Warning when using and filling the tank
Fresh water tank for hand wash
• The fresh water tank on this sprayer is for
washing hands only. Only use clean water
when filling this tank. The use of soap or
solutions are prohibited.
• Do not in any circumstances use the wa-
ter for drinking.
• • It’s extremely important to keep this
tank always full.