PermaGreen Supreme MAGNUM SmartSteer C3C 2009 User manual

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2009 MAGNUM SmartSteer TM C3C
Spreader Sprayer
Operator’s Manual
Model # MAGNUM SmartSteer TM C3C
Copyright © 2008, PermaGreen Supreme, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this book covered by the copyright hereon
may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means, except as
permitted by the proprietary data statement for use with PermaGreen Supreme
equipment, without the written permission of PermaGreen Supreme, Inc.
For technical support
Contact your local dealer or PermaGreen Supreme,
Inc. at [phone] or via e-mail at
[email protected]
PermaGreen Supreme, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1. List of Illustrations, Tables, and Maintenance Logs.........................................................3
2. Safety Summary..............................................................................................................6
3. Introduction...................................................................................................................10
4. Description of Machine..................................................................................................12
5. Driving Operation and Safety ........................................................................................15
a. Component Location..........................................................................................16
b. Warning Placards ..............................................................................................17
c. Safety Systems Check.......................................................................................24
d. Driver’s Training ................................................................................................27
e. Driving on Hills...................................................................................................30
f. Loading and unloading machine on a vehicle ....................................................32
6. Spreader Calibration, Adjustment, and Operation .........................................................33
a. Spreader controls ..............................................................................................34
b. Calibration .........................................................................................................34
c. Operation in field ...............................................................................................39
7. Sprayer Calibration, Adjustment, and Operation............................................................40
a. Spray pattern ………………………………………………………………………… .41
b. Sprayer controls ................................................................................................42
c. Spray pattern adjustment...................................................................................43
d. Sprayer calibration.............................................................................................44
e. Calculating the spray mix rate............................................................................45
f. Sprayer Field Operation.....................................................................................48
g. Spot sprayer Operation......................................................................................48
8. Troubleshooting problems.............................................................................................50
9. Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………..……..56
a. Instructions……………………………………………………………………………..56
b. Maintenance Logs……………………………………………………………………..65
10.Warranty….. ……………………………………………………………………………..……..73

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List of Illustrations
Figure No. Figure Title Page
Figure 1. Magnum C3C Spreader Sprayer........................................................................11
Figure 2. Magnum C3C Component Location...................................................................16
Figure 3. Operator Control Symbols, WARNINGs, and CAUTIONs (tweleve sheets) ..17-23
Figure 4. Operating Controls Location..............................................................................27
Figure 5. Riding the Magnum C3C Spreader...............................................................31-32
Figure 6. Spreader Rate Lever and Open/Close Lever.....................................................34
Figure 7. Setting the Spreader Adjustment Holes.............................................................35
Figure 8. Spreader Material Distribution Ratio ..................................................................38
Figure 9. Sprayer Pattern .................................................................................................41
Figure 10. Spray Controls...................................................................................................42
Figure 11. Setting the Sprayer Control Valve......................................................................43
Figure 12. Grease Points....................................................................................................64
List of Tables
Table No. Table Title Page
Table 1. Material Distribution Ratio by Percentage..........................................................38
Table 2. Spray Mix Rate..................................................................................................47
Table 3. Spreader Sprayer Does Not Start.................................................................50-51
Table 4. Spreader Sprayer starts but dies in gear............................................................51
Table 5. Incorrect Spread Pattern....................................................................................51
Table 6. Spreader Does Not Operate..............................................................................52
Table 7. Incorrect Spray Pattern......................................................................................53
Table 8. Sprayer Does Not Operate (two sheets).......................................................54-55
Table 9. Engine and Transmission Oil Type, Volume, and Temperature Range..............72
List of Maintenance Logs
Table No. Table Title Page
Log 1. Daily Maintenance.............................................................................................65
Log 2. First 25 Hours....................................................................................................66
Log 3. If left idle for more than 1 week..........................................................................67
Log 4. Scheduled WEEKLY/25 HOUR Maintenance ....................................................68
Log 5. Scheduled MONTHLY/100 HOUR Maintenance................................................69
Log 6. Scheduled QUARTERLY/300 HOUR Maintenance............................................70
Log 7. Scheduled YEAREND Maintenance..................................................................71

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About this Manual
This operator manual is considered a permanent part of the machine. It must be
available to all of the operators and person(s) servicing the machine at all times.
Should the machine be resold, this manual must remain with it.
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at
the time of publication. PermaGreen Supreme, Inc. reserves the right to change, modify,
and/or discontinue specifications and/or design without notice.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Magnum SmartSteer tm Sprayer
Spreader. We at PermaGreen are confident that this machine will provide you with
years of excellent performance and durability when operated and maintained as
directed in this manual.
Date Purchased: _____________________________________
Model Number: ______________________________________
Serial Number: ______________________________________
Purchased From: ____________________________________

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RECORD OF REVISIONS
Keep this record in the front of the manual. When a revision is provided, insert the revised
pages in the manual. Record the revision number, the date the revision was inserted in the
manual, and provide your initials or signature in the BY column.
REVISION DATE BY DESCRIPTION

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SAFETY SUMMARY
This safety advisory contains all the WARNINGs provided in this manual. They are presented in
this section to advise you of their existence and to emphasize their importance.
The processes and procedures provided in this manual may include physical and chemical
processes that require the use of pesticides, solvents, chemicals, paints, and other
commercially available materials.
The operation and maintenance of the equipment provided in this manual require trained
personnel.
The users of this publication must obtain the material safety data sheets [Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA) form 20, or equivalent] and product labels from the manufacturers or
suppliers of the materials to be used. The users must become completely familiar with the
health and safety information, and follow the procedures, recommendations, warnings, and
cautions provided by the manufacturer or supplier for the safe use, handling, storage,
application, and disposal of toxic or hazardous materials.
WARNING notices provided in this manual are intended to alert
operating and maintenance personnel to hazardous situations which,
If not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
An untrained operator or mechanic subjects himself and others to
death or serious injury. Untrained or underage individuals are not to
operate or maintain this equipment. The owner is responsible for
training operators and mechanics. Before operating the machine, an
operator must read and understand the Operator Manual and other
training material. If the person cannot read English, the owner is
responsible to explain the material to them. Training MUST include
SUPERVISED driver’s training with adequate practice time for the
operator to become competent in controlling the machine under all
conditions.
The operator must be familiar with safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls and safety signs.
The Operator Manual is part of this machine and MUST be available to
the operator and service personnel at all times.
Read and follow product label and material safety data sheet
precautions when handling the material you are pouring into the
spray tank. Some materials may present health hazards and will
require protective clothing and/or breathing equipment.

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SAFETY SUMMARY (continued)
Gasoline is flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Exhaust fumes can suffocate. Take these precautions to avoid
death or serious injury:
•Shut off fuel valve while transporting or maintaining this
machine
•DO NOT smoke while operating or refueling.
•DO NOT add fuel when engine is running hot.
•DO NOT run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Loss of control subjects the operator and others to death or serious
injury. The operator must keep this machine under control at all times.
This machine has a high center of gravity, and turf conditions affect
stability.
DO NOT operate the machine:
•While under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•Unless daily and weekly maintenance has been performed.
Refer to the Operator Manual for details.
•If the machine moves unexpectedly upon startup or when
shifting into gear.
•In wet conditions, low light, or near drop-offs, holes, debris
or other hazards.
•Unless you have inspected the work area and identified all
hazards present.
•While shifting gears. Stop first, shift then operate.
•If engine speed exceeds 3,450 rpm.
To maintain control on hillsides:
•Always use low gear and lean uphill for balance.
•Never operate as a ride-on on slopes over 15 degrees.
•Reduce the amount of granular and liquid products carried.
•Travel across the grade, beginning at the bottom and work your
way up, avoiding sudden starts, stops or turns.
•DO NOT travel straight down hill. Zigzag dow with the clutch
engaged to use engine back pressure to slow descent. Operate
as a walk-behind in all situations where loss of control is
possible.
Before leaving the operator position, park on level ground or head
across a hill grade, set the parking brake, shut off the engine and shift
into REVERSE.

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SAFETY SUMMARY (continued)
Do not attempt to start or operate the machine in a confined space; or
where you or someone else could be trapped between the machine
and any obstacle; or where you could loose your balance.
To avoid an unanticipated sudden movement of the machine at
startup, follow these procedures. Before attempting to start, always
verify that the transmission is completely in neutral by rolling it
forward. . Set the parking brake. Do not operate the throttle lever
while starting. Do not operate the machine if the neutral safety
mechanism is not working.
To prevent loss of control, the machine must be at a complete stop
before shifting. Do not apply excessive force to the shift lever. If the
transmission is difficult to shift, move the front wheels slightly to free
up the transmission until it shifts easily.
When turning, always lean into the turn. When operating on a slope,
always lean into the slope. Observe the riding recommendations
provided in FIGURE 6.
To avoid personal injury, perform machine maintenance with the engine
off. If the engine has been operating, make sure the engine has cooled
before performing any maintenance on the engine.
To prevent injury, wear eye protection when using compressed air or
water to clean the hopper. Regulate the air pressure to 29 PSI (200
KILOPASCALS).
Before using any of the toxic or hazardous materials specified in this
manual, be aware of all handling, storage and disposal instructions
provided by the manufacturer or supplier. Failure to follow the
manufacturer’s or supplier’s recommendations can result in personal
injury or disease.
Read and follow product label and material safety data sheet
precautions when handling, mixing, applying, and disposing of the
material you are pouring into the hopper or mixing and pouring into
the spray tank. Some materials may present health hazards and will
require protective clothing and/or breathing equipment.

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SAFETY SUMMARY (continued)
Exposed moving parts can cause severe injury. Do not operate
machine without guards in place. Follow lock out procedure before
servicing machine.
If you can read this sign, a guard has been removed. DO NOT operate
with guard removed.

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INTRODUCTION
1. General
This Operator’s manual provides a physical and mechanical description of the
PermaGreen Supreme ride-on Magnum C3C Spreader Sprayer, and describes its
operation.
The manual includes description, operation, inspection, filling information, starting,
operating, and stopping information, servicing information, and cleanup information. The
operating information includes adjustment procedures, calibration procedures, and
operator fault isolation.
This document contains data that is proprietary to and controlled by PermaGreen
Supreme, Inc. The manual may be downloaded from www.permagreen.com as a PDF file
and printed for use with PermaGreen Supreme equipment. PermaGreen Supreme, Inc.,
reserves the right to control manual content. Therefore, this manual may not be altered in
any way without the written permission of the PermaGreen Supreme, Inc.
2. Equipment Description
The PermaGreen Magnum C3C (refer to Figure 1) is a four-wheeled vehicle providing two
working speeds. It is powered by a Honda engine, and controlled by the operator who
stands on a rear-mounted hinged sulky. The operator steers and controls the vehicle
using operator controls mounted on the vehicle handlebars. The hand-operated vehicle
brakes are mounted on the sulky, and the parking brake is located at the rear of the left
front tire.
3. Product Support Services
Replacement parts, technical publications, and other product support services are
available from PermaGreen Supreme, Inc. Please contact:
PermaGreen Supreme, Inc.
5609 Murvhill Road
Valpariso, IN 46383-8324
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]

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Figure 1. Magnum C3C Spreader Sprayer

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DESCRIPTION
1. Technical Description
The major functional elements of the PermaGreen Magnum C3C are described below
(refer to Figure 2).
•The PermaGreen Magnum C3C Spreader Sprayer is built on a heavy gauge
stainless steel frame. A polyethylene hood protects the undercarriage components
from the dust and chemicals from the Spreader Sprayer and protects the operator
from moving parts.
•The Spreader Sprayer operating, steering, and drive components are mounted on
the front section of the two-section machine. The rear section is a sulky that the
operator stands on during operation. The front brakes aid in controlling the
machine. The handlebars independently operate the steering brakes.
•The Spreader Sprayer uses a pull-start, 200cc Honda Model GX200-HR2 engine
that has an integral 1:2 gear reduction transmission with an oil-bath, centrifugal
clutch. The heavy duty, hand-operated, centrifugal clutch engages when the
engine speed is increased above idle.
•Normal engine idle speed is 1400 + 200/-150 rpm. When the engine is operating
at full throttle, the normal engine operating speed is 3450 rpm.
•The transmission provides high and low forward speeds, neutral, and reverse. At
an engine speed of 3450 rpm, high gear provides a forward speed of 5 mph (8
km/h). Low gear provides a forward speed of 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h).
•The interface between the engine/gearbox and transaxle is through a horizontal
drive shaft and a belt and pulley arrangement.
•The interface between the gearbox and the spreader is through a jackshaft and
belt/pulley arrangement to a 1:5 ratio gearbox that results in a speed reduction to
approximately 411 rpm at both high speed and low speed operation.
•The spreader is designed and manufactured by PermaGreen Supreme. The
spread pattern and spread rate are adjustable. A remotely operated deflector limits
the spread pattern to the left side only for edging. When using the deflector, a
remotely operated sliding plate closes the third hole to proportionally reduce the
product flow and balance the spreader pattern.
•The hopper has been designed and built specifically for the Magnum C3C
Spreader Sprayer. Its capacity is 150 pounds (68 kilograms) of granulated
material. The hopper includes a shower cap that covers the hopper during rain.

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•The sprayer system has a 12-gallon tank (45.4 liters) and uses the same jackshaft
and belt/pulley arrangement to drive a pump that provides a nominal spray
pressure of 15 ± 3 psi (103 ± 21 kPa). The sprayer uses Turbo Floodjet®nozzles
that have flow rates matched to the machine travel speed and selected pattern.
•The high gear broadcast nozzle provides a spray pattern 11 feet (3.35 m2) wide at
90 ±9 ounces (2.7 ± 0.27 liters) per minute. The high gear trim nozzle provides a
spray pattern three feet (0.9 meter) wide, with a proportional reduction of the flow
rate.
The low gear broadcast nozzle provides a spray pattern 11 feet (3.35 m2) wide at
66 ±7 ounces (2 ± 0.2 liters) per minute. The low gear trim nozzle provides a
spray pattern three feet (0.9 meter) wide, with a proportional reduction of the flow
rate.
•The front tires are 9.50-8 x 18 knobby tread; the rear tires are 6.50-6 x 12 turf tires.
All tires are filled with a mixture of RV antifreeze and water to provide ballast.
•The Spreader Sprayer has rear wheel service brakes. A lever on the left handle
operates the service brakes.
•The Spreader Sprayer has a multi-function display providing a variety of
information. When the engine is OFF, it displays engine run time to the tenth of an
hour. When the engine is ON, the display shows engine rpm. When the engine
has accumulated 25 hours, the display flashes LUBE, indicating that the engine
requires periodic maintenance. The flashing LUBE message will remain on for one
hour of engine operation and then turn off regardless of whether the maintenance
was performed. The message will reappear after an additional 25 hours of engine
operating time.
•The Spreader Sprayer includes a hand-carried, Squeeze-and-Spray bottle for spot
spraying areas to 500 ft2(46.5 meters2) that cannot be effectively sprayed by the
Magnum sprayer. The spray bottle is carried in a machine-mounted bracket, and
includes a fill valve for refilling the bottle from the 12-gallon (45.4 liters) spray tank.
•The position of spreader sprayer handlebar is adjustable. A lever on the left
handle permits them to lock into the up position for riding and a down position for
walking.
•The Spreader Sprayer dimensions are:
55 inches (140 millimeters) long,
35.5 inches (90 millimeters) wide,
41 inches (104 millimeters) high, with the handlebar lowered.
2. Optional Equipment
The optional equipment available from PermaGreen for the Spreader Sprayer is listed
below.

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•Hitch-mounted carrying rack, with ramps and tail lights,
•Spare parts kit that includes commonly needed replaceable parts.
•Calibration kit, including collection pans, a collection pitcher, a gauging key, and a
graduated cylinder for measurement of the collected product.
•1/2 gallon per thousand nozzle kit

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Driving, Operation and Safety
All operators and service personnel must be trained in the safety features, basic operation, and
maintenance of the Magnum prior to use. Refer to Figure 2 for location of the main operating
controls.
An untrained operator or mechanic subjects himself and others to
death or serious injury. Untrained or underage individuals are not to
operate or maintain this equipment. The owner is responsible for
training operators and mechanics. Before operating the machine, an
operator must read and understand the Operator Manual and other
training material. If the person cannot read English, the owner is
responsible to explain the material to them. Training MUST include
SUPERVISED driver’s training with adequate practice time for the
operator to become competent in controlling the machine under all
conditions.
The operator must be familiar with safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls and safety signs.
The Operator Manual is part of this machine and MUST be available
to the operator and service personnel at all times.

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DRIVING, OPERATION, AND SAFETY (continued)
Figure 2. Magnum C3C Component Location

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DRIVING, OPERATION, AND SAFETY (continued)
Operator Control Symbols, WARNINGs, and CAUTIONS
Pulley Pinch Point WARNING Placards
Located on the top surface of the spray tank, these placards provide the general
WARNINGs for safe operation of the Spreader Sprayer.
Figure 3. Operator Control Symbols, WARNINGs, and CAUTIONs (sheet 1 of 12)

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DRIVING, OPERATION, AND SAFETY (continued)
Figure 3. Operator Control Symbols, WARNINGs, and CAUTIONs (sheet 2 of 12)

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DRIVING, OPERATION, AND SAFETY (continued)
Pulley Pinch Point WARNING Placard
Located next to the pulleys and belts, these placards provides a graphic and written
WARNING for keeping the hands clear of the belts and pulleys during operation.
Figure 3. Operator Control Symbols, WARNINGs, and CAUTIONs (sheet 3 of 12)
Machine Starting Instruction Symbol Placard
Located on the top surface of the spray tanks, this placard provides graphic starting instructions.
Figure 3. Operator Control Symbols, WARNINGs, and CAUTIONs (sheet 4 of 12)
Machine Transport CAUTION Placard
Located on the surface of the fuel tank, this placard provides machine-handling
precautions to prevent flooding the engine with gasoline while transporting the machine or
performing maintenance that requires tipping the machine.

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DRIVING, OPERATION, AND SAFETY (continued)
Figure 3. Operator Control Symbols, WARNINGs, and CAUTIONs (sheet 5 of 12)
Gearshift Symbol Placard
Located on the frame just beneath the gearshift lever, this placard shows gear locations.
Figure 3. Operator Control Symbols, WARNINGs, and CAUTIONs (sheet 6 of 12)
Transmission WARNING Placard
Located on the gearshift, this placard provides a written WARNING against shifting the
transmission gears without first stopping the machine.
Figure 3. Operator Control Symbols, WARNINGs, and CAUTIONs (sheet 7of 12)
Third Hole Adjustment Setting Lever Placard
Located next to the third-hole adjustment lever, this placard provides a graphic
representation of the third-hole adjustment settings. In the fully up position, the hole is
closed. In the fully down position, the hole is completely open. The hole opening in
intermediate positions is proportional to its position.