Redball 680 User manual

Parts and Operator’s
Manual
680 High Clearance
Sprayer

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TO THE OWNER
Congratulations on your selection of a Redball®Model 680 High Clearance
Sprayer. Redball® Sprayers have earned a reputation of providing a durable sprayer
throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Redball®Sprayers have been designed to provide many years of profitable and
dependable service. To assure maximum performance of your sprayer, it is mandatory
that you thoroughly study the operator's manual and follow it's recommendations. Proper
operation and maintenance are essential for safety, to maintain performance, and to
maximize the life of the sprayer.
It is the owner's responsibility to :
• Operate and maintain this sprayer in a safe manner and in accordance with all
applicable local, state, and federal codes and/or laws; and in compliance with
labeling instructions furnished by the supplier of the chemical being used.
• Make sure each and every operator has read the operator's manual and thoroughly
understands safe and correct operating procedures.
• Make sure unauthorized people do not operate or are not in the vicinity of the sprayer
while it is in operation.
• Maintain the sprayer in accordance with the maintenance schedule in this manual.
Furthermore, as additional technology becomes available, the owner is
responsible for improving the safety, and reliability of the system.
• Fulfill all warranty obligations so as not to void the warranties. Verify the unit is
warranty registered prior to making any warranty claims. The warranty section
at the back of this manual outlines the warranty policy of Redball, LLC.
• Abuse or modifications to the sprayer that change the performance other than
original factory specifications void the warranty.
Redball, LLC reserves the right to make product improvements to the equipment at any
time. It shall not be obligated to make such changes to machines already in service.
* The owner, manager and/or operator is responsible for safe, accurate operation
and maintenance of the Redball®Sprayer.
680 High Clearance Sprayer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions Section A
Safety First 1
Safety Instructions for Operation 2
Safety Decal Placement 5
Operation Instructions Section B
Inspect Unit 1
System Overview 1
Hitch 2
Liquid Tanks & Cradle Frame 2
Sprayboom, Hoods, & Nozzles 2
Liquid Pumping & Plumbing 3
Hydraulically Driven Centrifugal Pump3
Hydraulically Driven Diaphragm Pump4
Fill Solution Tank 5
Fill Solution Tank,
Utilizing Eductor (Optional) 6
Rinse Eductor While Filling 7
Fill Solution Tank, Tank Agitation 8
Fill Clean Water Rinse Tank 8
Rinse Agitation System 9
Rinse Solution Tank 9
Rinse Sprayboom Plumbing 10
Spraying 11
Spraying with By-Pass (Optional) 11
Spraying With Agitation 12
Unload 12
Strainers 12
Hydraulic Boom Controls 12
Sprayboom Folding Out 13
Sprayboom Folding In 14
Solution Spray Control System 15
Light and Marking System 15
Foam Marker 15
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Connection & Startup Section C
Connection 1
Hitch 1
Visual Inspection 1
Axles 2
Fixed Axles 2
Adjustable Row Crop Width Axles 2
Tire Weight Capacities 3
Hydraulics 5
Tractor System Pressure 5
Hydraulically Driven Pumps
Centrifugal Pump 6
Diaphragm Pump 6
Directional Stack Hydraulic
Boom Function Controller 6
Solution Spray Control System 8
Electrical 8
Light System Seven Pin Connector 8
Foam Marker 8
Boom Adjustment
Center Section Springs 9
Boom and Parellel Arm Lubrication 9
Storage Section D
Maintenance, Service & Troubleshooting Section E
Liquid Tank, Frame and Plumbing 1
Hydraulics 2
Electrical & Control System 2
Lubrication 3
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 4
Bolt Torque Data 5
Troubleshooting 6
Parts & Schematics Section F
Warranty Section G
Serial and Model Number Location 1
Warranty 2
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680 High Clearance Sprayer - Safety Instructions
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680 High Clearance Sprayer - Safety Instructions
Section A
Safety First
Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the causes
or hazards before an accident occurs..... and doing
something about them.
Regardless of the care used in the design and
construction of this equipment, there are some areas
that cannot be completely safeguarded without
interfering with the accessibility and efficiency
of operation.
In this manual and on labels used on the machine the
words “ DANGER”, “WARNING”, and “CAUTION”, are
used to indicate the following:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
In this manual the words “IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”
are used to indicate the following:
IMPORTANT: Highlights information that must
be heeded.
NOTE: A reminder of other related information
that needs to be considered.
THIS MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES INFORMATION THAT
MUST BE HEEDED FOR PROPER OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT AND
TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION OF THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT MESSAGES
IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, BE ALERT TO THE
POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY AND CAREFULLY READ THE MES-
SAGE THAT FOLLOWS.
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Safety Instructions for Operation
1. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THIS
REDBALL SPRAYER UNTIL HE OR SHE HAS
READ THIS MANUAL AND IS COMPLETELY
FAMILIAR WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERA-
TION PROCEDURES.
2. If any safety devise on the sprayer itself is not
functioning properly, DO NOT use the sprayer.
Remove it from service until it has been properly
repaired by a qualified service technician.
3. Do not allow the following people to operate or
repair this equipment.
* Children
* Irresponsible persons
* People under the influence of alcohol,
medications or other drugs that can
cause drowsiness or impaired judgement.
* Persons unfamiliar with equipment or
people who are careless or unfamiliar
with safe operating procedures.
Observe the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
listed below at all times!
THE BEST KIND OF SAFETY IS A CAREFUL OPERATOR
Always wear protective clothing, goggles, respirator and gloves
when handling chemicals.
Safety instructions furnished by chemical manufactures
must be followed exactly to prevent
serious harm to individuals and / or
the environment.
Observe all Federal and State EPA regulations and all Local,
State and Federal codes and / or laws regarding licensing,
handling, storage, transportation, application and waste
disposal of chemicals.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
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4. People who are allergic to any of the chemicals
used must never be allowed in or near the sprayer.
5. Always park the sprayer on a level surface, and lock
the tractor brakes,or block the tires, before making
adjustments or repairs.
6. Before operating this equipment, thoroughly inspect
the unit to insure it is in good working order.
7. Do not operate this unit if any defect or malfunction
exists. Pay particular attention to safety features
such as PTO guards and safety chains.
8. Verify that the sprayer is securely hitched to the
tractor and safety chains are in place.
9. Always position the sprayboom in cradles prior to
disconnecting the trailer hitch from the tractor.
10. Stopping distance increases as the square of
the speed. For example : It will take twice as much
distance to stop a unit traveling15 mph as one going
10 mph; and four times the distance at 20 mph!
(more than eight times the distance at 25 mph!)
Road surface will influence stopping distance.
Dry pavement is usually considerably better than
gravel road. Materials (such as ice, snow, water, oil
or mud) on the surface can greatly increase stopping
distance.
Road slope has a significant impact on stopping
distance and can greatly magnify the other factors
mentioned above. Under some downhill conditions
stopping can be very difficult or impossible.
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Never disconnect the sprayer from the tractor hitch while the
sprayboom wings are in the spray position. This action will
cause this sprayer to tip backwards with a high probability of
injury to the operator and damage to the unit.
WARNING
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11. Do not replace components or parts with those
other than genuine Redball®Factory Service Parts.
To do so may reduce the effectiveness of safety
features or decrease the accuracy of the unit.
12. Read the Operator Instructions
section of this manual for further
necessary information relating to
the safe operation of the
applicator.
Certain chemicals can be very corrosive and may oxidize steel
over a period of time. This weakens steel parts and can cause
failure to perform as intended, resulting in possible safety haz-
ards. Periodically check all safety shields and structural mem-
bers for corrosion. Replace or repair anything that could cause a
potential safety hazard.
WARNING
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SAFETY DECALS ON A REDBALL®
680 HIGH CLEARANCE SPRAYER
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CAUTION
DO NOT open the lid of the
eductor while in operation as
splashing of chemical may occur.
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SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT
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680 High Clearance Sprayer - Operation Instructions
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680 High Clearance Sprayer - Operation Instructions
Section B
Inspect Unit
System Overview
The Redball®sprayer is comprised of the following
subsystems:
• Hitch
• Liquid Tanks & Cradle Frame
• Sprayboom, Nozzles, and Hoods
• Liquid Pumping & Plumbing
• Hydraulics
• Boom Folding
• Liquid Pump
• Solution Spray Control System
• Light and Marking System
• Foam Marker (Optional)
Check machine thoroughly for screws, bolts, fittings,
etc., which may have come lose during transport or
operation.
IMPORTANT
Clean Water Rinse Tank Sprayboom
Nozzles
Plumbing
Enclosure
Clean Water
Safety Tank
1
Section B
Booms Unfolded
Right Side View
Foam
Marker
System
(Optoinal)
Boom Folded
Left Side View
Valve
Enclosure Eductor System
(Optional)
Solution Tank Sprayboom
Cradle
Frame
Sprayboom
Valve Solution tank
Valve
Bypass Valve
(TeeJet®System Only)
Valve Enclosure
Plumbing Enclosure
Agitation Valve
Eductor
Rinse Valve
Clean Water
Rinse Valve
Rinse
Ball Valve
Flow
Meter
Bypass
Electric
Ball Valve
(TeeJet®
System
Only)
Sprayboom
Section
Valves
Strainer

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Hitch
Verify hitch is correctly attached to the tractor. See
Section C for connection procedures.
Liquid Tanks & Cradle Frame
A structural steel cradle skid and frame weldment sup-
ports the polyethylene solution and clean water rinse
tanks The tanks are lowered into the cradle frame,
requiring no additional strapping to hold in place.
Sprayboom, Nozzles, and Hoods (Optional)
Sprayboom sizes range from 53’4” to 100’. Hydraulic
cylinders, powered via the tractor hydraulics achieve
folding of the sprayboom. The required size of the noz-
zles is dependent on the application rate and the tractor
rate of travel (i.e. speed). The spacing of the nozzles is
dependent on the type and size of nozzle utilized. See
your Redball®Dealer for correct selection of nozzles and
required spacing.
For booms up to 66’8”, optional hoods can be purchased
which minimize chemical drift during the spraying opera-
tion. (Shown in photo.)
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Never allow the clean water safety tank to become
contaminated with chemical. Use the clean water for skin
and eye rinse in case of accidental chemical contact.
WARNING
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Section B
Pintle & Clevis Style Hitch
2-Point Attachment Hitch
Sprayboom
Hoods
Optional Hoods for Booms Under 66’ 8”

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Section B
Liquid Pumping & Plumbing
The liquid system begins with a suction line supplying a
pump. This pump is powered via tractor hydraulics, and
provides flow to the sprayer. The pump and plumbing
have been configured to provide for the following func-
tions:
• Fill Solution Tank
• Fill Solution tank, Utilizing Eductor (Optional)
• Fill Solution Tank, With Tank Agitation
• Fill Clean Water Rinse Tank
• Rinse Eductor While Filling (Optional)
• Rinse Agitation System
• Rinse Solution Tank
• Rinse Spray Boom Plumbing
• Spray
• Unload
Actual valve configuration will vary, depending on
options purchased.
Hydraulically Driven Centrifugal Pump (Optional)
Pump operation is very important. The following must be
followed when operating a hydraulically driven centrifugal
pump. Proper pump operation will make your system
operate with minimal maintenance and down time.
Failure to follow the manufacurer’s pump operation
instructions will void the pump warranty.
The pump must never be run in a non-flooded condition.
Operating the pump in a non-flooded condition will cause
extensive seal damage and possible pump damage. To
verify the pump is flooded, visually check pump vent line
for fluid, fluid will appear in vent line when pump is flood-
ed.
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Section B
Hydraulically Driven
Centrifugal Pump
Under Tank View
Outlet Suction Line
Vent Line
Boom Folded
Left Side View
Valve
Enclosure Eductor System
(Optional)
Liquid Tank Spray Boom
Cradle
Frame
Clean Water
Rinse Tank

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A “Flooded” condition is when the centrifugal pump is
completely full of fluid and no pockets of air are present
in the pump. In order to get maximum pump efficiency
the mounting and plumbing must meet the guidelines
stated below.
1. The pump inlet must be mounted below the product
tank(s) sump to allow gravity to naturally fill the
pump with liquid. See Figures 1 - 3.
2. The suction line must have a continual rise from the
pump inlet to the tank sump.
3. The pump must have the vent line plumbed to it.
It is very important that the proper oil flow is supplied to
the hydraulic motor which powers the pump. Excessive
flow will over-speed the motor and cause motor damage.
To regulate the correct oil flow to the pump motor
see the pump manufacturer’s manual.
Hydraulically Driven Diaphram Pump
Follow the pump manufacturer’s instructions for opera-
tion.
Product Tank
Vent
Line
Suction Line
Acceptable
Pump
Figure 2
Product Tank Vent
Line
Air Trap Point
Pump
Figure 3
Suction Line
Not Acceptable
IMPORTANT
There are two basic rules to follow when operating a hydrauli-
cally driven centrifugal pump:
1. Never run the pump in a “Non-Flooded” condition.
2. Always have the correct oil flow to the pump motor.
Always read and follow the pump manufacturer’s opera-
tional instructions.
IMPORTANT The Vent Line is designed to prevent air lock by bleeding off
trapped air. This allows the pump to prime and keeps some
fresh solution circulating by the seal.
IMPORTANT For proper venting, the vent line must continually rise from the
pump to the top of the tank. Any drop or downward routing
will significantly depreciate its venting capabilities and render it
useless for its intended purpose.
IMPORTANT Turn off a hydraulically driven centrifugal pump using the “float” posi-
tion of the tractor’s hydraulic valve. This allows the motor to stop
slowly helping to protect the motor and motor seals.
Product Tank
Vent
Line
Suction Line
Ideal
Pump
Figure 1

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Fill Solution Tank
Loading of the solution tank is accomplished without the
use of the trailer sprayer pump via the following steps.
1. Close all valves.
2. Remove solution quick fill cap & connect load hose.
3. Open solution quick fill valve and solution tank main
valve.
4. Open valve on loading reservoir (i.e. nurse tank).
5. Begin remote transfer pump.
6. Run remote transfer pump until the desired amount of
solution is transferred into the trailer sprayer.
7. Close valves on loading reservoir.
8. Close solution quick fill valve on trailer sprayer.
9. Remove load line & replace cap on trailer quick fill.
Small amounts of liquids will remain in the load hose.
Splashing of this liquid can cause a safety hazard to you and
to those in the vicinity of the trailer sprayer.
CAUTION
Overfilling will cause a failure of the tank lid causing splashing
of solution from the tank lid, which may be hazardous to you
and the environment.
CAUTION
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Section B
Left Side Under Frame View
Solution Tank Quick
Fill Connection
Valve
Enclosure
Solution Quick Fill Valve -
Closed Position
Clean Water
Quick Fill Connection
Clean Water Quick Fill Valve -
Closed Position Solution Tank Main Valve
Open Position

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Fill Solution Tank, Utilizing Eductor (Optional):
Loading of the solution tank, using the optional eductor,
is accomplished via the following steps:
1. Close all valves.
2. Remove solution quick fill cap & connect load hose.
3. Open solution quick fill valve and solution tank main
valve.
4. Open valve on loading reservoir (i.e. nurse tank)
5. Fill eductor with desired amount of chemical to be
pulled into the solution tank. CLOSE Eductor Lid.
6. Begin remote transfer pump.
7. Once there is a steady flow rate from the nurse tank to
the solution tank, open the eductor valve and close the
solution quick fill valve. Once there is a steady flow
rate again, open the eductor tank valve for 15-30
seconds.
8. Close the eductor tank valve and verify the chemical
has been completely removed from the eductor tank.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 if chemical remains in the
eductor tank.
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Section B
CAUTION
DO NOT open the lid of the
eductor while in operation as
splashing of chemical may occur.
Eductor Tank
Solution Quick
Fill Connection
Left Side View
Eductor Tank
Eductor Tank Valve
(closed position)
Eductor
Valve
(open
position)
Solution Quick Fill Valve
(closed position)
Solution Tank
Main Valve (open position)
Solution Quick Fill and Eductor Plumbing (Optional)
Left Side Under Frame View
Eductor Lid

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Rinse Eductor While Filling:
a. Open the clean water rinse valve.
b. Open the eductor rinse valve.
c. Power ON the liquid pump of the trailer.
d. Once clean water flow reaches the eductor,
Open the eductor valve for 15-30 seconds.
e. Power OFF the trailer sprayer pump.
f. Close the clean water rinse and eductor
rinse valve.
9. Run remote transfer pump until the desired amount
of solution is transferred into the sprayer.
10. Close valves on the loading reservoir.
11. Close solution quick fill valve and the eductor
valve on the sprayer.
12. Remove load line & replace cap on sprayer quick fill.
Only you, the operator can determine the length of time
required to completely rinse all chemical residue from the
sprayer tanks and plumbing systems.
IMPORTANT
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Section B
Valve Enclosure
All Valves in Closed Position
IMPORTANT Turn off a hydraulically driven centrifugal pump using the “float” posi-
tion of the tractor’s hydraulic valve. This allows the motor to stop
slowly helping to protect the motor and motor seals.
Eductor Rinse
Clean Water
Rinse
Eductor Tank
Eductor Tank Valve
(closed position)
Eductor
Valve
(open
position)
Solution Quick Fill Valve
(closed position)
Solution Tank
Main Valve (open position)
Solution Quick Fill and Eductor Plumbing (Optional)
Left Side Under Frame View