J&M NITRO-GRO 5010 User manual

OPERATORS MANUAL
J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc.
284 Railroad Street - P.O. Box 547
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.jm-inc.com
Rev. 2.6. 2020
NITRO-GRO
PRECISION APPLICATOR
5010
5016

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Table of Contents
4-5 ....................................................To the Dealer
6......................................................General Information
7......................................................Bolt Torque Chart
8......................................................Specications
9......................................................Safety Rules
10-14 ..................................................Components
15 .....................................................Pre-Operation Checklist
16-20 ..................................................Initial Operation
18 .....................................................Wheel Spacing
19-20 ..................................................Quick Start
21 .....................................................Break in Period
22 .....................................................Trouble Shooting
23 .....................................................Service/Maintenance
23 .....................................................Storage
24-25 ..................................................Safety Signs
26-41 ..................................................Repair Parts
42-43 ..................................................Liquid Control Systems
44-47 ..................................................Fertilizer Hose Routing
48-49 ..................................................Hydraulics Schematic
50-61 ..................................................Injector/Orice Charts

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To The Dealer
Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists are completed
before releasing equipment to the owner.
The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration found on the Dealer Portal website located at dealer.jm-inc.com and return
it to J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc. at the address indicated on the form. Warranty claims will be denied if the Warranty Registration has not been
submitted.
EXPRESS WARRANTY:
J. & M. Mfg. Co. Inc. warrants against defects in construction or materials for a period of ONE year. We reserve the right to inspect
and decide whether material or construction was faulty or whether abuse or accident voids our guarantee.
Warranty service must be performed by a dealer or service center authorized by J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc. to sell and/or service the type
of product involved, which will use only new or remanufactured parts or components furnished by J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc. Warranty
service will be performed without charge to the purchaser for parts or labor based on the Warranty Labor Times schedule. Under no
circumstance will allowable labor times extend beyond the maximum hours indicated in theWarranty LaborTimes schedule for each
warranty procedure. The purchaser will be responsible, however, for any service call and/or transportation of the product to and
from the dealer or service center’s place of business, for any premium charged for overtime labor requested by the purchaser, and
for any service and/or maintenance not directly related to any defect covered under the warranty. Costs associated with equipment
rental, product down time, or product disposal are not warrantable and will not be accepted under any circumstance.
Each warranty term begins on the date of product delivery to the purchaser. Under no circumstance will warranty be approved
unless (i) the product warranty registration card has been properly completed and submitted to the equipment manufacturer, and
(ii) a warranty authorization number has been issued by the equipment manufacturer. This Warranty is eective only if the warranty
registration card is returned within 30 days of purchase.
This warranty does not cover a component which fails, malfunctions or is damaged as a result of (i) improper modication or
repair, (ii) accident, abuse or improper use, (iii) improper or insucient maintenance, or (iv) normal wear or tear. This warranty
does not cover products that are previously owned and extends solely to the original purchaser of the product. Should the original
purchaser sell or otherwise transfer this product to a third party, this implied, with respect to tires or other parts or accessories not
manufactured by J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc. Warranties for these items, if any, are provided separately by their respective manufacturers.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
In no event shall J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc. be liable for special, direct, incidental or consequential damages of any kind. The exclusive
remedy under this Warranty shall be repair or replacement of the defective component at J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc’s. option. This is the
entire agreement between J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc. and the Owner about warranty and no J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc. employee or dealer is
authorized to make any additional warranty on behalf of J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make product design and material changes at any time without notice. They shall not incur
any obligation or liability to incorporate such changes and improvements in products previously sold to any customer, nor shall
they be obligated or liable for the replacement of previously sold products with products or parts incorporating such changes.
SERVICE:
The equipment you have purchased has been carefully manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use. Like all
mechanical products, it will require cleaning and maintenance. Lubricate the unit as specied. Observe all safety information in
this manual and safety signs on the equipment.
For service, your authorized J. & M. dealer has trained mechanics, genuine J. & M. service parts, and the necessary tools and
equipment to handle all your needs.
Use only genuine J. & M. service parts. Substitute parts may void warranty and may not meet standards required for safety and
satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces provided:
Model No: 5010-5016 NitroGro Applicator Serial No: ________________________ Date of Purchase: ____________
Purchased From: ________________________________________________________________________________
Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.

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Serial Number
Serial Number Location
Serial Number________________
Model Number________________
Standard practice when ordering parts or obtaining information from your dealer requires the serial number and model number.
Have numbers available before making contact.
Dealer Set-Up
• Adjust wheels to desired width.
• Move light brackets so that the amber light sticks out past the wheels.
• Slide coulters down and reattach hoses
• Run water into the tank, turn pump on and check for leaks
• See set-up instructions in the ACE Pump Manual
• Turn on 3-section valves and check for ow to each row
• Inspect the unit for loose nuts, bolts, etc.
• Check all bearings and grease ttings for proper lubrication.
• Make sure that working parts move freely and function as intended.
• Check the hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic hoses, fertilizer ttings, and seals for leaks.
WARNING - Use cardboard or wood to check for leaks.
• Make sure that the lug nuts are tightened and all tires are inated properly.
• Check that all of the safety decals, reective decals, and the slow moving vehicle sign are properly
located.
• Make sure that all the lights function properly.
• Examine paint for defects and scratches.

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General Information
TO THE OWNER:
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your nitrogen applicator in a safe manner. Read it carefully.
It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance and help maintain safe
operating conditions. If this machine is used by an employee or is loaned or rented, make certain that the operator(s), prior to
operating:
1. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
2. Reviews and understands the manual(s) pertaining to this machine.
Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment. The
terms CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert Symbol (a triangle with an exclamation mark)
to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and
be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
This Safety-Alert symbol indicates a hazard and means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
Indicates helpful information.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
Note: The right and the left hand sides of the implement are determined by facing the same direction that the applicator
will travel when moving forward.

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Bolt Torque Chart
TIGHTENING WHEEL NUTS: During initial operation of the NitroGro applicator, tighten standard 3/4” wheel studs and nuts to torque
400 ft-lbs and tighten 1/2”-20 gauge wheel studs and nuts to torque 80 ft-lbs. Check for proper torque after every 10 hours of use.
Failure to do so may damage wheel nut seats. Once seats are damaged, it will become impossible to keep nuts tight.
SAE Fasteners
Always tighten hardware to these values unless a dierent torque or tightening procedure is listed for specic application. Fasteners must
always be replaced with the same grade as specied in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware. Make
sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly. Use these values when tightening all bolts and nuts with
the exception of wheel nuts.
Stud Tightening Torque
1/2”-20 120 ft-lbs
9/16”-18 170 ft-lbs
5/8”-18 300 ft-lbs
3/4”-16 400 ft-lbs
20mm 475 ft-lbs
22mm 640 ft-lbs
Always tighten hardware to these values unless a dierent torque or tightening procedure is listed for specic application. Fasteners must
always be replaced with the same grade as specied in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware. Make
sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly. Use these values when tightening all studs and wheel
nuts.
Stud and Wheel Nut Torque Specications
Coarse Thread Series
Grade 5 Grade 8
Diameter and Pitch (Inches) Dry Oiled Dry Oiled
1/4”-20 8 ft-lbs 6 ft-lbs 12 ft-lbs 9 ft-lbs
5/16”-18 17 13 25 18
3/8”-16 31 23 44 33
7/16”-14 49 37 70 52
1/2”-13 75 57 106 80
9/16”-12 109 82 154 115
5/8”-11 150 113 212 159
3/4”-10 267 200 376 282
7/8”-9 429 322 606 455
1”-8 644 483 909 681
Fine Thread Series
Diameter and Pitch (Inches) Dry Oiled Dry Oiled
1/4”-28 10 ft-lbs 7 ft-lbs 14 ft-lbs 10 ft-lbs
5/16”-24 19 15 27 20
3/8”-24 35 26 49 37
7/16”-20 55 41 78 58
1/2”-20 85 64 120 90
9/16”-18 121 91 171 128
5/8”-18 170 127 240 180
3/4”-16 297 223 420 315
7/8”-14 474 355 669 502

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Specications
SPECIFICATIONS
5000 Series Applicators
Tank Size 1,000 Gallon 1,600 Gallon
Base Width 30’-0” 40’-0”
Ground Clearance 34” 34”
Row Spacing* 20”, 30” 20”, 30”
Number of Coulters 11, 13, 15, 17, 23, 25 11, 13, 15, 17, 23, 25
Coulter Style Grove Engineered Products (GEP) Grove Engineered Products (GEP)
Fertilizer Delivery Knife or Injection Knife or Injection
Wing Flex Standard 8º Flex Up - 6º Flex Down
Can be operated rigidly
Standard 8º Flex Up - 6º Flex Down
Can be operated rigidly
Wing Kick Standard Standard
Coulter Frame Tubing 7” x 7” Toolbar 7” x 7” Toolbar
Hydraulic Down Pressure Standard Standard
Standard Hydraulic Driven Pump Ace Pump Ace Pump
Optional Ground Driven Pump John Blue John Blue
Wheels 46” w/IF380/90R46 Firestone Tires 46” w/IF380/90R46 Firestone Tires
Transport Width 15’-0” 15’-0”
Transport Height 12’-6” 12’-6”
Transport Length 16’-8” 20’-8”
Pin To Axle 12’-0” 14’-0”
Flow Monitors Optional Optional
Depth Control Spools Optional Optional
Quick Fill 2” Fill Standard - 3”Fill Optional 2” Fill Standard - 3” Fill Optional
Wash Tank Standard 9 Gallon Wash Tank Standard 9 Gallon Wash Tank
Empty Weight 10,500 lbs. 10,900 lbs.
Tongue Weight Empty 2,700 lbs. 2,800 lbs.
Tongue Weight Loaded 2,900 lbs. 3,000 lbs.
* Other Row Spacing Available Upon Request

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Safety Rules
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our eorts to provide safe
equipment can be erased by an operator’s single careless act. In addition, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, trans-
port, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Make certain that the operator(s), prior to operating is instructed in safe and proper use and reviews and understands
the manual(s) pertaining to this machine.
Read this manual before you operate this machine. If you do not understand any part of this manual, or need more
information, contact the manufacturer or your authorized dealer.
SAFETY
Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons is measured by how you service, and operate this machine.
Know the positions and functions of all controls before you try to operate them. Make sure to check all controls in a safe
area before starting your work.
The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes, federal, state or local laws. Make certain your
machine has the proper equipment as designated by local laws and regulations.
A frequent cause of personal injury or death is from persons falling o equipment and being run over. Do not permit
persons to ride on this machine.
Travel speeds should be such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all times. Where possible,
avoid operating near ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes and rough, slick
or muddy surfaces.
Collision of high speed road trac and slow moving machines can cause personal injury or death. On roads, use asher
lights according to local laws. Keep slow-moving-vehicle emblem visible. Pull over to let faster trac pass.
Keep all safety shields in place.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts while unit is in operation.
Make sure that everyone is clear of equipment before applying power or moving the machine.
Make sure that the implement is fastened securely to the tractor by using the proper hitch pin, clip and safety chains.
Do NOT exceed speeds in excess of 20 MPH. Also be sure slow moving vehicle emblem is attached to rear of transport.
Before unhooking the implement from the towing unit, be sure to properly block the wheels to prevent the imple-
ment from moving. Be sure the jack assembly is positioned in the park position and the weight has been transferred
to the jack assembly before unhooking the implement.
Avoid high pressure uids. Escaping uid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Always relieve
pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use
wood or cardboard instead of hands. Keep all components in good repair.

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NitroGro Components
Hitch
Coulter
Holding Tank
Gauge Wheel
Rinse Tank
Light Bar
Tank Fill Valve
2” or 3”
Hydraulic Pump
Flow Monitors
(Optional)
Strainer
3-Section Boom
Shut O
Buttery ValveFlow Meter Spike Valve
Toolbar Down
Pressure Gauge
Down Pressure
Relief Valve
Agitation Valve

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Flow Monitors
Optional Flow Monitors are available to allow the
operator to see the rate of ow to each coulter
through a oating ball located inside the transparent
inspection tube. Each coulter is connected with a
separate supply hose.
Down Pressure Relief Valve
Tool Bar Down Pressure Gauge
Hydraulic Pump
It is VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO EXCEED 1,350 PSI of pressure
on the Down Pressure Gauge. Doing so may cause damage to
the inner wing fold cylinders. (See the Toolbar Down Pressure
Gauge)
Counter Clockwise = Decreased Pressure
The Nitro-Gro Applicator is equipped with the Ace FMC-150-HYD-206
pump. This pump requires 7 GPM maximum hydraulic uid input.
The Hydraulic Pump is located at the rear of the unit below the
tank and near the tank outlet to provide faster pump priming and
prevent cavitation.
Turn the hydraulic ow of the tractor all the way down before you
put the hydraulic fertilizer pump into use. The applicator pump
only requires 7 GPM of hydraulic ow to make 120 GPM of
fertilizer ow. If you don’t turn down the tractor hydraulic ow
to the pump, damage will occur. (See Set-Up Instructions in the
pump manual.)
IMPORTANT - Do Not Exceed 7 Gallons Per Minute Max Hydraulic Fluid Input.
IMPORTANT - Do Not Exceed 1,350 PSI on the Down Pressure Gauge.
The Down Pressure Relief Valve provides adjustable
hydraulic pressure to force the coulters on the wings
into the ground while allowing the wing to ex up
and down as needed to follow the contour of the
ground.
Clockwise = Increased Pressure

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Coulter
Hand Wash Tank
The number of coulters is determined by the
number of rows (usually one less or one more).
So the number of rows will be even, and the
number of coulters will be odd, since you are
placing the nitrogen between the rows. Example,
a 16 row unit will have either 15 or 17 coulters. A
16 row applicator with 15 coulters is considered
a “one-down” unit. Similarly, a 16 row applicator
with 17 coulters is considered a “one-up” unit.
Hand Wash Tank allows user to clean chemicals
spills from their hands quickly and easily.

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Transport Latches
Shut-O & Fill Valve
Strainer
e Nitro-Gro Applicator is standard equipped with a 2” Shut-O and
Fill Valve. ere is an upgrade option for a 3” Shut-O and Fill Valve.
e 3” Valve will allow a quicker ll.
e Transport Latches are designed for safe transport. When the Transport Latches are resting on the
Main Frame and the pins are installed, the Nitro Gro Applicator can not lower.
e Nitro-Gro Applicator is standard equipped with a strainer designed
to remove dirt and debris from the fertilizer to prevent downstream
clogs.

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Optional Ground Drive Pump
Agitation Valve (Hydraulic Pump Units Only)
e John-Blue Ground Drive pump comes in either single or
double piston conguration. It does not require any control
valves. e rate is controlled by an adjustment on the pump
and it naturally compensates for dierent speeds since it is
driven o of the main frame wheel.
e Agitation Valve is designed to allow
air to escape from the pump so it can
easily prime. When you’re running in the
eld, a little liquid runs through the
Agitation valve back to the tank. (You
will need to adjust the amount of
agitation.)
e Agitation Valve can also be used
to evenly mix additives by running the
pump with the electronic control valves
closed.

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Pre-Operation Checklist
PREPARING THE NITRO-GRO APPLICATOR:
IMPORTANT - Before putting the applicator into operation, check the machine for damaged or worn parts and
replace as necessary.
Only use a tractor with sucient power and weight to operate the applicator.( For 16 Row 170 HP, 12 Row 130HP) Be
sure the applicator is properly attached to the tractor, the pin is properly secured, and (if equipped) the safety chain(s)
are properly installed. Inspect all safety decals for visibility and remove any debris.
Lights and SMV:
The SMV Emblem has to be positioned with a point of the triangle upward and as near to the rear and centered or as
near to the left of center of the unit as practicable. Also the SMV emblem needs to be located two to ten feet above the
ground measured from the lower edge of the emblem. Before transporting make sure that all of the lights, reectors and
the SMV emblem are clean and visible.
Hardware:
Make sure all hardware is properly fastened according to the Bolt Torque chart found in this manual. Recheck all
hardware for tightness after the unit has been operated for several hours. Check that all pins and retaining rings are in
good condition. Replace any pins or retaining rings that are worn, damaged or missing.
Hydraulic Hoses:
Check the hydraulic hoses to make sure they are not rubbing against sharp edges, are not kinked and not twisted.
Hoses should be secured to the applicator with nylon tie straps. Check hoses and ttings for hydraulic leaks. Tighten
or replace as necessary.
Lubrication:
Lubricate the Nitro-Gro applicator according to the Lubrication Schedule outlined in the SERVICE section of this
manual.
Tires and Wheels:
Check the tire pressure in the transport tires and make sure the tire pressure is equal. The recommended tire pressure
is 64 PSI. Make sure the wheel lug nuts are tightened to 400 Ft. Lbs. Check the wheel lug nuts before initial operation
and after the unit has been operated for several hours to ensure the lug nuts remain tight. Make sure the pressure of
the Gauge Wheels is 45 PSI and the (optional) Ground Drive Pump Tire is 15PSI. Tighten the Gauge Wheel and Drive
Pump Tire lug nuts to 121 Ft.Lbs.
Filling the tank:
Make sure the area is clear of bystanders when lling the tank. Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and masks
when handling fertilizer/chemicals. Follow the fertilizer/chemical manufacturers instructions exactly when lling the
tank. Keep the lid on at all time to keep debris out of the tank.
Fertilizer Pump:
Raise the toolbar with wings unfolded and turn on the fertilizer pump. Check that there is liquid coming out of each
injector. Clean injectors if necessary. Replace injectors accordingly. (If equipped with Ground Driven Pump, raise
coulters out of the ground and spin the drive wheel by hand.)
Unfolding the Wings:
It is recommended unfolding the side wings in the eld. Keep all bystanders away while unfolding the wings.

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Connect the applicator to the tow vehicle using a hitch pin and make sure a retaining pin is secured in the hitch pin.
Always attach the safety chains to the applicator and the tow vehicle.
WARNING – Before unhooking the applicator, unpin the jack from storage position, and lock it in the usage
position lower the jack stand to the ground until weight of the applicator is transferred to the jack. Keep hands
and feet away from the jack stand when lowering.
Remove the Hitch Pin and unhook the safety chains.
WARNING – Always relieve hydraulic system pressure before disconnecting hoses from tractor or servicing
hydraulic system. See the tractor’s operators manual for proper procedures. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses.
Install dust covers over the hose plugs and outlets.
When not in use the jack handle
is stored under the tongue.
Connect the hoses so that the toolbar raises when the tractor control lever is pulled back and lowered when
the control is pushed forward.
Hook up hydraulic lines.
Set #1 - Green Hoses - Raise & Lower/ Wing Kick/ Down-pressure
Set #2 - Red Hoses -Wing Fold
Set #3 - Black Hoses - Hydraulic Pump (Hook the return hose to low pressure return port at the tractor)
Transporting
Comply with ALL state and local laws governing highway safety and regulations when moving machinery on public
roads. Be sure an SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem is in place and clearly visible on the rear of the applicator. The
SMV Emblem has to be positioned with a point of the triangle upward and as near to the rear and centered or as near to
the left of center of the unit as practicable. Also the SMV emblem needs to be located two to ten feet above the ground
measured from the lower edge of the emblem. Make sure all lights are clearly visible and working properly BEFORE
highway travel. Be sure the amber, red and orange retro-reective tape on the implement is in place and clearly visible.
The transport speed should not exceed 10 MPH in the eld or over rough terrain. Highway transportation speed should
not exceed 20 MPH Reduce transport speed when necessary to maintain full control of the implement at all times.
The ground drive pump transport lock should be in place before transporting the Nitro-Gro.
The toolbar transport locks should have the locking pins in place before transport.
Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses
Hitching and Unhitching the Applicator

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Fertilizer Pump
Your Nitro-Gro Applicator is equipped with the Ace FMC-150-HYD-206 pump.
Note: Refer to the pump’s owners manual to regulate the hydraulic ow to the pump.
Attach the pump hydraulic hoses to the tractor so the pump operates in the lower/retract position. The pump can
then be turned o in the forward ”oat” position. Turning the pump o in “oat” instead of “neutral” allows the hy-
draulic system pressure to equalize and prevents the occurrence of damaging pressure spikes.
The return line should be connected to a low pressure return port if available. The low pressure return port routes
oil directly to the reservoir minimizing return line pressure. Low return line pressure extends the motor seal life and
increases operating eciency.
WARNING- Failure to regulate oil ow will cause motor failure.
Note: Refer to the pump’s owners manual to locate your tractor model and follow the appropriate setup instruc-
tions.
WARNING- Not a suitable pump for ammable liquids.
Adjusting the Field Depth
Folding & Unfolding
• Raise the toolbar to take the weight o of the transport latches and unpin the transport latch/wing
• Unfold the wing assemblies. On 40ft units, one cylinder will unfold the inner wing section and another cylinder
will unfold the outer wing section. The inner wing will automatically fold to the wing“kick-up” position, then
unfold the outer wing section until it is in alignment with the inner wing section
• (Pre 2017 Models) After the outside wing is unfolded, lower the center toolbar to the ground. The center section
will lower rst until the toolbar raise/lower cylinders reach the cylinders stops which sets your depth. As soon as
the cylinder stops against the cylinder spacers, pressure will build and allow the wing kick cylinder to fold the
winds down parallel with the center section.
• (2017 & Newer) After the outside wing is unfolded, lower the toolbar to the ground, adjust the ow control on the
down pressure cylinder so the wing coulters come into contact with the ground at the same time as the center
coulters.
• When you raise the unit up, the entire toolbar raises up until the toolbar raise/lower cylinders are fully extended,
then the wings will start to fold to the kick-up wing position.
• Once the wings are in the kick-up position the outside wing section can be folded against the inside wing section.
After the inside and outside wing sections are folded together, the wings can continue to be folded until the
transport Latch/Wing Rest is engaged against the center base weldment.
• Slightly lower the toolbar to allow some weight to transfer the Transport Latches/ Wing Rest. (Note: If you lower
the toolbar too far the wing -kick cylinder will begin to extend and the wings will begin to unfold.)

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Down Pressure
• Set the down pressure just high enough to keep the gauge wheels in contact with the ground. Excessive pressure
can cause premature wear on wing pivots and gauge wheels.
• DO NOT EXCEED 1,350 PSI.
Wheel Spacing
• To set up the Applicator for 20” or 30” rows use the inside hole. This will set the wheel spacing at 120”.
• To set up the Applicator for 22” rows use the outside hole. This will set the wheel spacing at 132”.
• The center section of coulters should be set rst. The Toolbar Cylinders have spacers included. Add or remove
spacers until the center section is positioned at the appropriate depth. Lower the unit until the lift cylinders bottom
out on the stroke control spacers. Add or remove stroke control spacers until the center toolbar section reaches desired
application depth. It is a good idea to be moving forward when lowering the toolbar. When the center section of
the toolbar is set to proper depth.
• After the toolbar is set with the cylinder spacers, adjust the wing gauge wheel setting until the wings are level
with the base section and the entire toolbar is at and even. Once the toolbar is set and leveled, further adjust-
ment is typically not necessary.
Adjusting the Field Depth
When shipped the light bar will be attached using holes A and B. The light bracket needs to be positioned so that the
Amber light is out past the wheel.
NOTE - When changing the wheel spacing it may be necessary to move the Light Brackets so the Amber
Light is out past the wheel.
• For 20” and 30” row spacing use holes B and C.
• For 22” rows use holes C and D.
AB C D

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1) Hook tractor to Nitro-Gro and adjust hitch so that frame
on applicator is level or tilting back slightly.
2) Hook up hydraulic lines.
Set #1 - Green Hoses - Raise & Lower/ Wing Kick/ Down-pressure
Set#2 - Red Hoses - Wing Fold
Set#3 - Black Hoses - Hydraulic Pump
IMPORTANT - For the black hoses hook the return hose to a
low pressure return port at the tractor.
3) Raise the unit to relieve pressure on
transport latches and wing rests. Remove transport
latch pins and place in storage holes next to the
lock holes.
4) Unfold the unit.
Spacers
Li Cylinder
5) Lower the unit until the lift cylinders bottom out on the stroke control spacers. Add or remove
stroke control spacers until the center toolbar section reaches desired application depth. It is
a good idea to be moving forward when lowering the toolbar.
6) Adjust the wing Gauge wheels so that the coulters on the wings are at the same depth and
the toolbar is level when lowered.
7) Using the desired rate of application (GPA) and speed of application (MPH), use the supplied
orice sizing chart on pages 50-51of this manual to determine which orices will provide
optimal application pressure. Install the orices in the check valve unit above each row unit
that is mounted on the coulter shaft.
NOTE – The unit will be either be set up to skip a row, “One Down”, or re-apply the
outside row,”One Up”.
-If the unit is set up as “One Down” (11 or 15 coulters) then the outside coulters on
each end of the unit will need to be 1.5x rate of the other coulters.
-If the unit is set up as “One Up” (13 or 17 coutlers) then the outside coulters on
each end of the unit will need to be 0.5x rate of the other coulters.
8) Put some water in the tank and check for leaks.
IMPORTANT - Before proceeding to the next step make sure that the valve is open to the pump. NEVER
run the pump dry.
9) With the valve to the pump open perform the initial setup of the pump as outlined in the pump owners manual.
After the pump is set up recheck the applicator for leaks.
10) In-eld adjustment of hydraulic down-pressure: Adjust so that the coulters are staying at desired depth with the
least amount of hydraulic pressure necessary.
IMPORTANT - DO NOT exceed 1,350 PSI.
11) Adjust tractor hydraulic ow on the Raise and Lower/Wing Kick/Down-pressure circuit as low as possible while
maintaining a reasonable toolbar raise and lower speed. This will help prevent creating excess heat in the hydraulic
system as this circuit provides continuous toolbar down-pressure.
12) Fold the wings up for transport.
IMPORTANT - Be sure to have the toolbar fully raised before folding the wings up! Failure to do so will
result in damage to the unit.
Operation
Orice

20
Initial Console Programming
HINT: If you enter the wrong value when entering your data press“ENTER” then press“ENTER” again and re-enter your value again.
• Select the unit of measure by pressing the CE button until the desired until of measure appears in the display and press “ENTER”
NOTE - The unit of measure for the United States is Volume per Acre.
• Select the type of sensor being used (SP2) by pressing the CE button until the desired sensor type appears in the display and
press “ENTER”
• The message“CAL C-SD STANDARD VALVE”will appear in the console’s display. Press “ENTER”
• The message“CAL SELF TEST 00” will appear in the console’s display. Press the BOOM CAL 1 button and enter the value shown
in the table. To store the values press “ENTER” (the enter button will light up) input the value and then press “ENTER”. Your
value is now stored. Repeat for Boom 2 and 3. Use the arrow keys to advance to the remaining booms.
• Press the “SPEED CAL” button and input the appropriate speed cal. value for the type of sensor being used and press“ENTER”
NOTE - For the PHOENIX 10 the speed cal. is 785.
• Press the “METER CAL” button and enter the meter cal. value stamped on the ow meter’s identication tag.
NOTE - The meter cal. value is 720 gallons.
• Press the“VALVE CAL”button and input the calibration number that corresponds with the control valve being used and press“ENTER”.
NOTE - For this unit the valve cal. is 2123.
• Press the “RATE 1 CAL”button and “ENTER” the Rate 1 value. Refer to the “Calculate the Rate 1 and Rate 2 Cal Values” section of
the Raven SCS 440 manual and press“ENTER”.
• Press the “RATE 2 CAL”button and “ENTER” the Rate 2 value. Refer to the “Calculate the Rate 1 and Rate 2 Cal Values” section of
the Raven SCS 440 manual and press“ENTER”.
• The initial console programming is now complete, and the ashing“CAL”in the console’s display should turn o. If it does not,
repeat the procedure starting from the rst step above.
• These settings will be stored and the previous steps do not need to be repeated after powering OFF/ON.
RESET: If an entry or selection error is made during any steps of this procedure, turn the POWER switch to the OFF position, press
CE and hold while turning the POWER switch to the ON position to reset the console.
HINT: If you enter the wrong value when entering your data press“ENTER” then press“ENTER” again and re-enter your value again.
Boom 3
Boom 2
Boom 1
Boom # 12 Row 16 Row
Boom 1 105 165
Boom 2 150 150
Boom 3 105 165
Quick Start For The Raven 440 Controller With Phoenix 10 GPS