MM CAR 35 User manual

USE, MAINTENANCE, AND SPARE PARTS MANUAL
MODELS: wheelbarrow sprayers 35L-50L-70L - 90L - 120L
wheelbarrow sprayers 200L - 300L - 400L

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................................................5
DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUAL'S BASIC CONTENTS .....................................................................................................5
1INFORMATION ABOUT THE MANUAL..................................................................................................................5
1.1 UPDATES TO THE MANUAL...................................................................................................................................5
1.2 COPYRIGHT...........................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 WARRANTY...........................................................................................................................................................6
1.4 TERMS OF DELIVERY .............................................................................................................................................6
1.5 JURISDICTION.......................................................................................................................................................6
1.6 TRANSPORTING THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER...................................................................................................6
1.7 PACKAGING ..........................................................................................................................................................7
2INFORMATION ABOUT THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER........................................................................................7
2.1 WHEELBARROW SPRAYER IDENTIFICATION.........................................................................................................7
2.2 INTENDED USES....................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 TECHNICAL DATA AND COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................8
2.5 NOISE LEVELS........................................................................................................................................................8
2.6 SAFETY STANDARDS AND USES NOT PERMITTED .................................................................................................9
2.7 ELECTRIC MOTORS (BATTERY, 230V AND 400V).................................................................................................11
2.7.1 SAFE USE OF THE MOTOR, BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER......................................................................11
2.8 SAFETY SIGNAGE ................................................................................................................................................12
2.8.1 LOCATION OF THE PICTOGRAMS ON THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER ...........................................................12
2.8.2 SAFETY AND DESCRIPTION PICTOGRAM LABELS............................................................................................13
3PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS........................................................................................................................14
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.........................................................................................................................14
4WHEELBARROW SPRAYER FUNCTIONALITY.......................................................................................................15
4.1 WATER CIRCUIT SCHEME....................................................................................................................................15
4.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE .........................................................................................................................15
4.3 COMPONENT POSITIONING ...............................................................................................................................17
4.3.1 TANK ..............................................................................................................................................................18
4.3.2 SUCTION FILTER .............................................................................................................................................18
4.3.3 PRESSURE REGULATOR ..................................................................................................................................18
4.3.4 PUMP (see the attached use and maintenance handbook)...........................................................................19
4.3.5 MOTOR (see the attached use and maintenance handbook) ........................................................................19
4.3.6 LEVER LANCE..................................................................................................................................................19
4.3.7 HOSE REEL (optional) .....................................................................................................................................19
4.3.8 BOOM (optional)............................................................................................................................................20
5WHEELBARROW SPRAYER FUNCTIONALITY.......................................................................................................20
5.1 WHEELBARROW SPRAYER ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................20
5.1.1 MOUNTING THE WHEELS...............................................................................................................................21
5.1.2 DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY (4-wheel models)........................................................................................................21
5.1.3 HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL)................................................................................................................21
5.1.4 BOOM ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL).......................................................................................................................22
5.2 FILLING THE TANK...............................................................................................................................................22
5.3 HAND WASH TANK (OPTIONAL) .........................................................................................................................23
5.4 BATTERY OPERATED MODELS.............................................................................................................................24

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5.4.1 MODELS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE..................................................................................................................25
5.5 PRELIMINARY CHECKS ........................................................................................................................................26
6SPRAYING.........................................................................................................................................................27
7CLEANING THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER (TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EACH USE)..............................................28
8WHEELBARROW SPRAYER MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................29
8.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................29
8.2 OBLIGATION TO INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS (FOR
PROFESSIONAL USE) ..............................................................................................................................................................30
8.3 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................32
8.4 STORAGE ............................................................................................................................................................33
8.5 RECOMMISSIONING PRIOR TO USE AFTER EXTENDED PERIODS OF INACTIVITY.................................................33
8.6 DEMOLITION ......................................................................................................................................................33
8.7 WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)...............................................................................34
9TROUBLESHOOTING (SEE FIG. 2 ON PAGE 15) .................................................................................35
10 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...........................................................................................................................36
10.1 PUMPS, MOTORS, AND RELATIVE CHARACTERISTICS.........................................................................................36
10.2 TABLE OF POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS ..............................................................................................................37
11 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................................38
12 LANCE NOZZLE FLOW RATE TABLE.....................................................................................................................39
12.1 HAND AND LEVER LANCE....................................................................................................................................39
12.2 SPRAY GUN LANCE..............................................................................................................................................40
12.3 KEMATAL LURMARK FLAT SPRAY NOZZLE (FOR LANCE AND WEEDING BOOM) ...........................................................41
12.4 DEFLECTED FLAT SPRAY NOZZLE FOR 2MBOOM...............................................................................................42
DECLARATION OF THE SPRAYER'S PERIODIC ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE........................................................43
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...........................................................................................................................44

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing this M.M. Srl product.
Our wheelbarrow sprayers are designed to offer maximum versatility, efficiency, and practicality of
use, with particular focus being placed upon operator safety and environmental protection.
In order to obtain the best possible performance, it is necessary to have a good knowledge of its
characteristics and functionality.
You are therefore asked to read this manual attentively, and to scrupulously respect the indications
contained herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUAL'S BASIC CONTENTS
This manual contains a functional description of the wheelbarrow sprayer, and the instructions
necessary to properly carry out its main installation, use, and routine maintenance operations.
In order to facilitate its consultation, the manual is divided into easily-identifiable chapters.
The indications contained in this manual are intended for professional users, who must have specific
knowledge of the wheelbarrow sprayer's usage methods, and who must have proper instruction,
training, and authorization.
1INFORMATION ABOUT THE MANUAL
This manual is to be considered an integral part of the wheelbarrow sprayer itself, and, together
with the manuals for the pump and motor, must be delivered with the machine whenever it is
transferred or resold, up until the time of its demolition.
If this manual is lost or damaged, a copy can be requested from the manufacturer or your local
dealer.
This manual must be translated into the language of the country in which the wheelbarrow sprayer
is sold, if different than that of the manufacturer.
This symbol indicates that maximum attention should be paid to the topic
being discussed
Be sure to read attentively whenever you encounter this symbol
Based on the selected trim level and the market for which the wheelbarrow sprayer is intended,
certain devices described in the manual may not be present on your wheelbarrow sprayer.
This manual consists of 48 pages.
1.1 UPDATES TO THE MANUAL
The information, descriptions, and illustrations contained in this manual are representative of the
state of the art at the time that the wheelbarrow sprayer was placed on the market.
The Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the wheelbarrow sprayer at any time for
technical or commercial reasons. Such changes do not require the Manufacturer to intervene upon
any wheelbarrow sprayers sold up until that time, nor to modify or update this publication.
Any supplements that the Manufacturer may subsequently decide to provide must be kept together
with the manual itself and considered an integral part of the same.

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1.2 COPYRIGHT
The wheelbarrow sprayer's Manufacturer is the copyright owner of this manual. This manual
contains texts, drawings, and illustrations of a technical nature that may not be disclosed or
transmitted to third parties, whether in whole or in part, without the wheelbarrow sprayer
Manufacturer's express written consent.
1.3 WARRANTY
The machine is covered by a 12 (twelve) month warranty for commercial use and a 24 (twenty four)
month warranty for private use*, starting from the date of delivery. The warranty does not cover
any materials subject to normal wear (gaskets, valves, pistons, electrical parts, and accessories like
lances, guns, pipes, etc.) unless found to be defective by an authorized service centre, and consists
of the free provision of parts deemed to be unserviceable due to ascertained manufacturing defects,
and not as a result of accidents or damage suffered during transport or due to negligence,
inexperience or incompetence in using the supplied machine (see the use and maintenance
handbook).
The buyer is responsible for the machine's routine maintenance and preparation.
The warranty is to be considered void if the buyer uses the machine for any purpose other than that
for which it is intended, modifies its original structure or functionality, or has it repaired by a subject
not expressly authorized by ourselves.
The warranty also does not cover any damage suffered by the unit due to collisions, negligent use
and maintenance, or exposure to freezing temperatures.
Any shipping, labour, and/or return expenses shall be borne by the buyer.
The manufacturer and the distributor shall bear no responsibility for any direct or indirect damages
caused to people and/or things resulting from machine breakdowns or the inability to use the
machine itself; nor shall they bear any responsibility for the installation or use of the machine in
violation of the applicable laws and/or regulations.
*For the purposes of this warranty, the term “private use” is to be understood as the use carried out by a retail buyer at his/her own
place of residence. The term “commercial use” is to be understood as any other type of use, including contracted use and rental use. For
the purposes of this warranty, once a unit has been used for commercial purposes, it will always be classified as a unit utilized for
commercial purposes. Units utilized on commercial or rental vehicles are not covered by the warranty.
1.4 TERMS OF DELIVERY
Goods travel at the buyer's risk even if the terms are carriage free or delivered.
1.5 JURISDICTION
For any dispute and all claims in both Italy and abroad the Court of Modena-Italy has exclusive
jurisdiction.
Any claims must be submitted in writing within 10 days of receiving the machine.
1.6 TRANSPORTING THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER
•Make sure that the tank is completely empty prior to transport.
•Make sure that the lifting equipment and the anchoring cables are
suitable for the weight to be lifted.
•If the machine is to be lifted by a forklift, make sure that the forks are positioned correctly.
•Shut off the pump during transport.
•Prior to transport, the wheelbarrow sprayer must be securely anchored in order to prevent it
from tipping over or being excessively shaken, and the fastening elements must be placed at the
lifting points.
•For models with combustion engines, check to make sure that the fuel tank is close.

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1.7 PACKAGING
PACKAGING TYPE: carton box
The packaging must be disposed of in appropriate recycling containers, and
must never be dispersed into the environment.
Keep the packaging away from children.
2INFORMATION ABOUT THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER
2.1 WHEELBARROW SPRAYER IDENTIFICATION
The wheelbarrow sprayers have product identification plates affixed to their frames in clearly visible
locations. In addition to the manufacturer's logo, the data plate also contains the following, in anti-
clockwise order: the wheelbarrow sprayer's information (flow rate, pressure, etc.), the date of
manufacture with progressive number (to uniquely identify the machine), and a code used to
identify the tank's litre capacity, the type of pump, and the type of motor
2.2 INTENDED USES
The wheelbarrow sprayer is designed exclusively for distributing pesticides and plant protection
products upon crops of limited size in gardens, fields, and greenhouses.
These types of wheelbarrow sprayers are used to apply pesticides, fungicides, and other plant
protection products. Their function is to distribute the active mixture in an aqueous solution upon
the crop to be treated.
The operator in charge of using the wheelbarrow sprayer must have a good knowledge of the
instructions contained in this manual.
While the wheelbarrow sprayer is designed and built for outdoor use, its performance is conditioned
by the weather (the machine cannot be used in the case of rain or storms).
Any use of the wheelbarrow sprayer other than that which is described is to
be considered unauthorized and dangerous.
Machine data
Logo
Summary of characteristics:
tank litres-type of pump-type
of motor
Date of manufacture
and progressive
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2.3 DESCRIPTION
The liquid in the wheelbarrow sprayer is transferred from the tank to the lance, and from there to
the nozzle, via a pump.
The wheelbarrow sprayer is made up of:
- A frame with wheels and an attachment for a hose reel
- A main tank
- An optional hand wash tank (excluding the wheelbarrow model with a 90 L tank, upon which it is
not available)
- A motor/electric pump
- A suction filter (internal or external)
- A control unit
- A lance (or optional boom)
- A hose reel (optional)
2.4 TECHNICAL DATA AND COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
2 wheel
4 wheel
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
unit of
measure
35 L
50 L
70 L
90 L
1 wheel
120 L
120 L
200 L
300 L
400 L
Tank capacity
L
35
50
70
90
120
120
200
300
400
Residual volume* (ref. ISO Standard 13440)
L
0,5
0,7
1,0
1,3
1,5
1,5
1,8
3,3
3,3
Dry weight
Kg
21+27
22–40
31–45
28–42
36–78
57–93
67–101
82–113
85–119
Temperature
minimum for the pumped
liquid
°C
5
maximum for the pumped
liquid
°C
40
Maximum
sound
pressure level
with
electric motor
dB
76
4 stroke combustion engine
dB
87
2 stroke combustion engine
dB
99
Oil
pump
SAE 30 (AGIP DIESEL GAMMA 30)
reduction gear
BLASIA 220 (W 90)
The technical data shown in the table are indicative.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes to the wheelbarrow sprayer it deems necessary.
(*) amount of liquid that remains in the tank when the suction mixture, starts containing a quantity of air.
Never deviate from the operating values or limits indicated by the Technical
Data contained in this manual or the annexes. Any unintended use not
consistent with the design and technical specifications is to be considered
"PROHIBITED".
2.5 NOISE LEVELS
Maximum sound pressure
level with electric motor
Maximum sound pressure level
with 4-stroke combustion engine
Maximum sound pressure level
with 2-stroke combustion engine
LWA 87
LWA 99
LWA 110
These values were obtained according to the EN ISO 3744 standard.

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2.6 SAFETY STANDARDS AND USES NOT PERMITTED
Using the wheelbarrow sprayer properly, scrupulously respecting the
standards listed herein, and rigorously adopting all the precautions
necessary to prevent any hazardous situations will prevent the risk of
accidents and injuries, will ensure the wheelbarrow sprayer's proper
functionality and improve its service life, and will minimize the occurrence
of malfunctions.
The company M.M. srl shall bear no responsibility for any direct or indirect damages that may occur
as a result of the failure to apply and respect the rules of conduct indicated in this manual.
The wheelbarrow sprayer is not intended for use in any sectors other than the other agricultural
one.
Any use other than that which is specified is to be considered improper.
The wheelbarrow sprayer must only be used by authorized personnel who have received proper
training and instruction. In addition to having read and fully understood the instructions contained
in this manual, the operator must undergo sufficient preparation on the proper use of the
wheelbarrow sprayer. The operator is advised to contact the manufacturer if any doubts should
arise regarding the use of the wheelbarrow sprayer or the interpretation of this manual.
The wheelbarrow sprayer must not be used by under-age, incapable, or otherwise incompetent
personnel.
The manual must always be kept readily accessible for consultation in order to verify the operating
cycle. If it is lost or damaged, a replacement copy must be requested from the company M.M. srl.
Do not use the carriage in dangerous locations, in environments with explosive, toxic, or corrosive
atmospheres, in environments where the risk of electrical shock is present, or in enclosed
environments, if equipped with a combustion engine.
The operator must make sure that no people or animals are within the wheelbarrow sprayer's range
of action while it is in function. Never operate the wheelbarrow sprayer in the vicinity of people
stationed or moving about within the wheelbarrow sprayer's range of action.
Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer if tired, ill, or under the effects of alcohol, drugs, or
pharmaceuticals.
Any arbitrary changes made to this wheelbarrow sprayer shall absolve the company M.M. srl of any
responsibility for any resulting property damage or personal injuries that may be suffered by
operators or third parties.
Carefully inspect the wheelbarrow sprayer prior to each use.
The signage applied to the wheelbarrow sprayer provides a series of important indications, which
must be respected to ensure your safety.
The personnel must use the safety devices
and personal protective equipment (see
description in sec. 2.8.2) during the
wheelbarrow sprayer's use and
maintenance.
•The operator is required to wear an appropriate mask to protect the respiratory tract.
•The wheelbarrow sprayer must not be left unattended.
•Always keep the wheelbarrow sprayer clean of any foreign materials that could potentially
compromise its functionality or harm the operator (debris, tools, miscellaneous objects).
•During treatments, avoid positioning the wheelbarrow sprayer in precarious locations, upon
muddy, sandy, or unstable ground.
•Do not use the controls or hoses as gripping points; these components are movable, and do
not provide stable support.
•Any changes to the wheelbarrow sprayer could result in safety issues. In such cases, the
user shall be exclusively responsible for any accidents that may occur.
•Do not point the jet of liquid coming out of the lance towards people, animals, property, or
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•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with a aqueous solutions with densities and viscosities
greater than water.
•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with flammable liquids or liquefied gases.
•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with fuels or lubricants of any kind.
•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with paints or colloidal products of any kind.
•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with solvents or paint thinners of any kind.
•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with seawater or water with a high saline concentration.
•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with liquids intended for use in foods.
•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with liquids containing solid particles in suspension.
•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with liquids at temperatures greater than 40 °C or less
than 5 °C.
•The company M.M. srl is not able to foresee every type of improper use capable of causing a
potential hazard.
•Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer in ways that are in violation of the current legislation or
regulations.
•Do not use under conditions of poor visibility.
•Do not use the sprayer with solution containing concentrated and/or diluted acids.