Swift HAWK 12 m X Tip User manual

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Contents
INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 MACHINE DESCRIPTION 4
1.2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 5
1.3 MACHINE INTRODUCTION LABEL 8
1.4 HAWK SERIES MODELS 9
1.5 SAFETY WARNING LABELS 10
2.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
ACCIDENT PRECAUTIONS 12
GENERAL RULES 12
TRACTOR LINKAGE 13
P.T.O. SHAFT (ARTICULATED SHAFT) 15
THE ADJUSTMENT OF P.T.O. SHAFT 16
POST-OPERATION MAINTENANCE OF P.T.O. SHAFT 17
TRANSPORT ON THE ROAD 18
TRACTOR-MACHINE BALANCE 19
DURING TRANSPORT 19
2.1 LOADING PROCEDURE 20
3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20
3.1 ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED BEFORE 21
STARTING WORK 21
3.2 PROHIBITED USES 22
3.3 HAWK USAGE INFORMATION 23
3.4 USE OF THE MACHINE 24
3.4.1 TANK FILLING 24
3.4.1.1 PRODUCT TANK FILLING 24
3.4.1.1 (A) OSR CONTROLLED SYSTEM 24
3.4.1.1 (A:1) FILLING FROM THE TANK LID 24
3.4.1.1 (A:2) FILLING WITH 3-WAY CHCECK VALVE SUCTION
FILTER DIAGRAM: 25
3.4.1.1 (B) FPR OPERATED SYSTEM 26
3.4.1.1 (B.1) FILLING FROM THE TANK LID 26
3.4.1.1 (B.2) FILLING WITH 3 WAY CHECK VALVE SUCTION
FILTER IN FPR REGULATOR: 26
3.4.1.2 FILLING OF THE SYSTEM CRICUT TANK 29
3.4.1.3 FILLING THE HAND WASHING TANK 29
3.4.2 CHEMICAL PREPARATION AND MIXING 29
3.4.2.1 HYDRAULIC AGITATION 30
3.4.2.1 HYDRAULIC AGITATION 31
3.4.2.1 (A) OSR CONTROLLED SYSTEM DIAGRAM 31
3.4.2.1 HYDRAULIC AGITATION 32
3.4.2.1 (B) FPR CONTROLLED SYSTEM DIAGRAM 32
3.4.2.2 MIXING WITH WATER 33
3.4.3 PULVERIZATION 35
3.4.3.2 OPERATING SYSTEM 39
3.4.3.2 (A) SPRAYING SYSTEM WITH OSR 39
REGULATOR 39
3.4.3.2 (A) OPERATING SYSTEM DIAGRAM 41
3.4.3.2 (B) SPRAYING SYSTEM WITH FPR
REGULATOR 42
3.4.3.2 (C) SPRAYING OPERATION WITH FPR CONTROL DIA-
GRAM 43
3.4.3.3 ADJUSTMENT OF SPRAYING NORM (FLOW) 44
NORM CALCULATION / CALIBRATION 45
NORM CALCULATION / CALIBRATION 46
PRODUCT NORM TABLE FOR CONICAL BRASS NOZZLES 49
3.4.4 TANK WASHING 51
3.4.4 (A) WITH OSR CONTROLLER 51
3.4.4 (B) WITH FPR CONTROL 51
3.4.4 (D) TANK WASHING WITH OSR CONTROL DIAGRAM 52
3.4.4 (E) TANK WASHING WITH FPR CONTROL DIAGRAM 53
3.4.5 TANK EMPTYING 54
3.4.6 SEPARATING THE MACHINE FROM THE TRACTOR 55
3.5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 56
Safe Maintenance 56
3.5.1 DAILY MAINTENANCE 56
3.5.2 INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE 56
3.5.3 SPRAYING SEASON END AND 56
WINTER MAINTENANCE 56
3.5.4 WORK END CLEANING 57
3.5.5 MACHINE STORAGE 58
4.0 FAULT PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 59
NOTES: 61

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This booklet contains the usage rules and
maintenance information of “SWIFT HAWK
SERIES MODEL”.
This book is also a part of the machine and provides
information and a resource you can consult for safe
and efficient use throughout its entire life cycle.
Therefore, it should always be kept carefully in a
safe place.
Plant protection activities against diseases and
pests are an essential matter in the plant
production cycle. These activities, which are also
referred to as agricultural struggle, affect the whole
society and the environment directly or indirectly.
Since a complete alternative has not been revealed
yet, the importance of product plant protection
continues to a great extent.
Product products used in the most important part
of product plant protection works and the machines
used in their application constitute. The
improvements in the efficiency and application
doses of the plant protection products, the
awareness about environmental and human health
have also led to significant improvements in the
machines used in the applications made with this
method.
In the face of the rapidly increasing world
population, the increase in agricultural products is
not at the same rate. It is known by researchers
that product loss has reached 35% due to
insufficient plant protection measures in the world.
Choosing the right medicine, the right equipment
and the right method is of great importance for a
successful agricultural struggle.
Since the tanks used in the sprayers are made
of polyethylene or reinforced fiberglass, they are
resistant and lightweight against corrosion caused
by product and external conditions. With the support
we receive from you, our continuous development
policy, the importance we attach to R&D and our
services will continue.
The user must carefully read and apply for safety
and protection from possible accident rules
specified for their own safety. Therefore, under all
circumstances, it should be used by experts who
have sufficient knowledge, who completely and
carefully read the technical information and accident
precautions contained in this book.
It should not be forgotten that it is the user’s
responsibility to monitor and control that the
machine is used under the most appropriate
conditions for human and environmental health and
safety.
DISCLAIMER:
While additional model information is available in
the manual, current machine availability for the
Australia/NZ region is available via
swiftagriculture.com.au
INTRODUCTION

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HAWK SERIES is the most innovative machine
among the models. Thanks to years of experience,
HAWK SERIES models will provide you
impressive returns.
Field sprayers are used in the production of field
crops to reduce the effects of diseases and pests
and to kill weeds. They are agricultural control
machines that deliver the effective substance of
the product product in the form of drops in a liquid
carrier to the target plant surfaces. Modern field
sprayers are generally mounted or trailed on the
tractor and are driven from the tractor tail shaft. As
well, there are also self-propelled field sprayers.
It is especially important to prevent product losses
caused by diseases, pests and weeds in obtaining
more and higher quality products per unit area.
The main purpose of agricultural spraying is to
protect the plant product from the effects of
diseases, pests and weeds in economic measures,
to minimize product losses and to increase
quality. Various agricultural methods are applied
as the most effective and fastest solution against
diseases and pests, which are the main factors that
limit the yield of agricultural products. These
methods can be listed as cultural, physical,
biological quarantine and product methods.
Although, in modern plant protection, the methods
mentioned above are applied together in a balanced
and conscious manner with the view of integrated
control. The basis of product methods is the
application of pesticides. Generally, herbicides are
used as pesticides, fungicides for weeds, insecticides
for bacteria and fungi.
We can examine the field sprayer operating with the
pressure energy provided by the pump in two ways
as main and auxiliary parts. We can show the main
part as chassis, tank, pump, regulator,
spraying boom, auxiliary part strainer, filter pipes,
hoses, nozzles, and spray guns.
1.1 MACHINE DESCRIPTION

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MAIN PARTS
PESTICIDE TANK
CIRCUIT TANK
HAND WASHING TANK
PUMP
LIQUID CONTROL UNIT
CHASSIS
SPRAY BOOM
Figure 1
1.2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
LINEAR SLIDE

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Dimensions change according to the tank capacity.
The indicated nominal volume is at least 5% less than the actual volume.
Figure 2
Model Capacity
(L)
Size (MM) Weight
(KG)
A B C D E
HAWK 10-13 1000L 1410 750 1195 128
HAWK 13-13 1300L 1410 750 1395 138
HAWK 10-15 1000L 1775 750 1395 150
HAWK 13-15 1300L 1775 750 1640 160

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Model Size (MM) Weight (KG)
A B C
12 m “X” Tip 2585 740 2470 334
15 m “X” Tip 2585 580 2455 340

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Figure 3
Each machine has an identification label on it (Figure 3).
1) Type of machine
2) Machine model
3) Machine license date and number
4) Machine serial number
5) Machine manufactured year
6) CE emblem
1.3 MACHINE INTRODUCTION LABEL

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1.4 HAWK SERIES MODELS

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The location of all warning labels is shown in
Figure 4. Always keep these labels clean. Replace
unreadable or worn labels with new ones. Read the
descriptions carefully and memorize what each label
means.
1. Never operate your machine without reading and
understanding the machine’s manual.
2. Please also read the pump manual of the
machine.
3. Do not operate the machine indoors.
4. Take necessary safety precautions against
accidents during operation.
5. Do not neglect to use a protective mask or
glasses while setting the machine before starting
the operation.
6. When maintenance and repair are required, wear
protective clothing.
7. Never leave near the machine while it is working.
8. Do not remove any part on your machine.
9. Do not keep the pump pressure above the
maximum pressure specified in the instruction.
10. Do not use the machine tank for the
transportation and pulverization of flammable and
explosive materials.
11. Do not operate the pump without oil by checking
the oil level.
12. Do not use the machine on an unsuitable steep
and sloping field.
13. Do not change the original parts of the machine.
Do not have it repaired by persons other than
authorized service. Otherwise, all problems arising
from the use of sub-industrial parts and out-of-
1.5 SAFETY WARNING LABELS service repairs, under the user’s responsibility.
14. Do not operate your machine when the tank is
empty. the pump will take in air.
15. In starting and stopping the machine, adjust the
pump pressure to zero with the regulator or turn off
the driving shaft.
16. Do not remove the safety valve on the pump.
This valve is activated when the maximum pressure
of the pump is exceeded by 20 and sends the
excess liquid back to the tank by the bypass, thus
preventing the machine and pump from being
damaged. In this way, it acts as a pump fuse.
17. Do not use the machine in windy weather due to
the spraying mechanism. It will be harmful in terms
of health and economy.
18. The optional hand washing tank in the machine
is for hand cleaning. It should not be drunk or used
for other purposes.
19. The provisions of the current legislation regarding
the transportation, use, and disposal of pesticides
should be learned and should be followed.
20. The information on the product label and the
application instructions should be read carefully and
should be followed.
21. Nothing should be eaten or drunk during the
preparation and application stages of spraying.
22. The product should not be transported in a
container other than its own packaging, especially
with food and beverage containers.
23. This machine is used as a spraying machine in
line with the definitions and safety instructions
stated in the manual. We, SWIFT AGRICULTURE, is
not responsible for any damages that may arise
from other uses. the responsibility belongs entirely
to the user.

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Figure 4

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Pay attention to the signs indicated by the yellow
symbol in the book.
There are 3 different levels of danger.
DANGER :
This sign warns that if the
specified procedures are not
followed and applied correctly, it
will cause serious injuries, death
and long-term health risks.
ATTENTION :
This sign warns that the specified
procedures may cause serious
injuries, death and long-term
health risks if the procedures
are not followed and applied
correctly.
WARNING :
This sign shows a warning that
serious injuries, death, and long-
term health risks may occur if
the specified procedures are not
followed and applied correctly.
Read all instructions carefully before using the
machine. If you have uncertainty at any point,
contact the technicians of the our dealer. The
manufacturer does not accept any responsibility
for the consequences that may arise from failure
to comply with the following safety and accident
precautions and rules.
1) Close attention should be paid to danger labels
on the machine and in this manual.
2) The instruction sticking on the machine. Safety
labels are essential recommendations to prevent
accidents.
3) Safety and accident prevention rules should be
carefully studied with the help of instructions.
4) Please, do not touch mobile parts with any form
or any purpose.
5) In order to make any operation or adjustment on
the machine, the engine must be turned off and the
tractor must be in a fixed position.
6) Do not transport under any circumstances people
or animals on the machine.
7) It is strictly forbidden to use or let the tractor be
used by an unqualified, non-expert, or compromised
person while the equipment is mounted.
8) Before starting the tractor and equipment, make
sure that all transport and handling equipment is
working without missing parts.
9) Before operating the equipment, make sure that
there are no obstacles, especially people, children or
animals, and that you have a clear view.
10) Wear appropriate clothing for your job. Avoid
wearing loose or loose clothing that could be caught
in the moving parts of the tractor or equipment.
11) Be sure to check all control devices before
starting work.
12) Do not start working with the equipment until
you are sure that all guards are in good condition, in
place, intact and safe.
13) Do not stay inside the working area where the
machine has moving parts.
14) The use of equipment without tank covers and
guards is strictly prohibited.
15) The driver’s seat should never be left while the
tractor is running.
16) Before operating the equipment, make sure that
all parts are correctly assembled, adjusted, and in
good working condition.
17) Do not load to the tank beyond its capacity.
2.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND ACCIDENT
PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL RULES

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18) Mount the equipment to the tractor with
sufficient power, hydraulic lifting capacity, and
connections that comply with the standards.
19) Equipment tips must be in the same category as
tractor hydraulic lift tips.
20) Remember that the working area of the
hydraulic lifting arms during the landing and taking
off of the equipment is the danger zone.
21) Be extremely careful when connecting and
disconnecting equipment to the tractor.
22) It should be remembered that there are moving
parts between the equipment and the tractor, and it
is strictly forbidden to stay in this area. (Figure 5)
23) It is strictly forbidden to stand in the area
between the tractor and the implement while the
engine is running and the cardan shaft is connected.
(Figure 5) It is only possible to work in this area
after the handbrake is pulled, the wheels are
chocked and all the equipment and tractor parts are
blocked.
24) The equipment to be connected to the tractor
changes the load distribution of the axles. Check
whether the load brought by the machine to the
3-point suspension system is suitable for the tractor
load capacity. It is recommended to add appropriate
weights to the front of the tractor to balance the
load on the axles.
25) Consider the Maximum transportable capacity
for axles, total load distribution, transport
instructions and rules.
26) Do not connect any equipment behind the
machine. (Figure 6)
Figure 5
Figure 6
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27) The machine can be mounted to any tractor of
suitable power with a 3-point suspension system.
Bring the lower hydraulic lifting arms of your tractor
by maneuvering in a way that they will approach
the lower connecting pins of the machine. Get off
the tractor and attach the safety pins by connecting
the lifting arms on the right and left to the pins.
(Figure 7)
28) Attach the adjustable upper arm of the tractor
to the appropriate level of the upper suspension
points on the machine chassis and attach the safety
pin. (Figure 8)
Check that the connection and
safety pins are connected in the
correct position.
Connecting the machine to the
tractor is a step that requires
extreme attention. For this, you
should pay close attention to all
the following points and make
sure that no person comes near
the machine.
Restrict the swinging of the lower arms with the
help of the adjustment lever (Figure 8), and at the
same time make sure that the ground heights are
equal.
Bring the machine to the same axis with the tail
shaft of the tractor with the hydraulic arms of the
tractor, and mount the P T O shaft in this position.
Our company is not responsible for problems arising
from such malfunctions.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9

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Connect the transmission shaft properly between
the tractor PTO shaft and the pump crankshaft.
While A-the shaft mounted, make sure that the
guards fixed to the tractor and the machine for all
working angles, horizontal and vertical, are long
enough to cover all rotating parts.
B-Check that the guards, rotating parts are fully
covered when the shaft is at the maximum working
angle.
C-Make sure that the joint heads of the shaft are
correctly fixed to the tractor and the machine, taking
care to attach the side of the tractor mark on the
shaft guard to the tractor tail axle.
D-Fasten the casing of the shaft to the tractor
and the machine with a suitable chain preventing
rotation. (Figure 10)
E-Never under any circumstances use the shaft
without a guard and fastening with chains. When
the angle of the joint exceeds 35 degrees, stop the
tractor. (Figure 11)
F-When not in use, do not leave the shaft uncovered
or protect it in a closed place against weather
influences.
G-Check all parts are working properly and lubricate
joints before use.
H-Shaft spindle has 6 keyways. The suitable
operating speed is 540 rpm. (Figure 12)
30) Start your tractor and lift the equipment using
the lower hydraulic lift arms.
31) Adjust the length of your tractor’s upper link
arm until the implement stands parallel to the
ground.
Pay attention to the following
points while connecting the
shaft.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
P.T.O. SHAFT (ARTICULATED SHAFT)

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32) The equipment should only be used with a P.T.O
shaft with the necessary safety equipment and
protections connected with suitable chains against
overloads.
33) Only the P.T.O shaft supplied by the
manufacturer should be used.
34) When inserting or removing the P.T.O Shaft from
the tractor, the engine must be turned off.
35) Pay attention to the correct mounting and
safety of the P.T.O shaft.
36) Pay attention to the movable universal
connection points.
37) Clean and grease the P.T.O shaft only when the
P.T.O shaft is disabled, the engine is turned off, the
handbrake is on, and the key is removed.
38) Put the P.T.O shaft protection cover again after
removing the P.T.O shaft.
39) If you are going to use your machine on a
different tractor, check the length of the P.T.O shaft.
40) The P.T.O shaft supplied with the machine has
standard dimensions. Therefore, it may be necessary
to adapt the P.T.O shaft to the tractor or machine. In
this case, consult the manufacturer for the
necessary adjustment before doing anything.
• First, bring the shaft to its shortest position and
mark the cut size To adjust the length of the P.T.O
shaft. (Figure 13).
• Cut the protectors of both male and female parts
of the shaft to the same size. (Figure 13)
• Cut the shafts to be the same size as the guard.
(Figure 13)
• Remove burrs D, Figure 13 and lubricate the shafts.
(Figure 13)
Figure 13
A
B
C
D
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• After the operation of the shaft, it is checked whether there is any breakage or deterioration in the
housing and parts of the shaft. If a problem is observed, the shaft is not operated until the problem is
solved.
• The shaft is lubricated within the hours indicated in the Figure shown below. (Figure 14)
POST-OPERATION MAINTENANCE OF P.T.O. SHAFT
8 h 8 h
8 h 40 h
16 h 16 h
Cross Kit
Push Pin
Overrunning Cluth
Rachet Torque Limiter
Overrunning Cluth
Shield Cones
Figure 14

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If the machine needs to be transferred, it should be
carried out with a suitable lift of sufficient capacity
after the specified connection points are connected
with suitable hooks. Since accidents may occur if
these procedures are not done properly, they must
be done by authorized and trained people.
41) When transporting on public roads, follow the
road and traffic rules of your region.
42) It should be kept in mind that the transported or
trailed equipment has different load distribution in
the road position, increases in braking and steering
distances, and sometimes even lateral deviations
may occur.
43) It is necessary to consider potholes and bends
on the road. It is necessary to be very careful about
the deviations in the center of gravity that the
centrifugal force can cause. The same attention
should be paid on rough roads and grounds, with or
without equipment.
44) For transportation, the tension chains of the
tractor’s side drawbars must be tensioned, move
the hydraulic control lever to the locked position.
45) If requested, the factory will be able to supply
signaling devices to carry equipment.
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When the machine is attached to a tractor, it
becomes a part of it. Due to imbalances, difficulties
can be experienced on the road, while driving. In
order to ensure a balanced weight distribution on
the tractor, weight can be loaded at the front.
When the machine is attached to a tractor, it
becomes a part of the overall machine weight. Due
to imbalances, difficulties can be experienced on the
road, while driving. In order to ensure a balanced
weight distribution on the tractor, weight can be
loaded at the front.
These factors are summarized with the formula
below.
Z≥ [Mx(s1+s2)]−(0.2xTxi) / (d+i)
The symbols used in the formula can be seen in
Figure 15.
M : (KG) Weight of the fully loaded machine
T : (KG) The weight of the tractor
Z : (KG) The front Weight
İ : (M) Distance between wheel axes
d : (M) Distance between the center of The front
Weight and the front wheel axis
s1 : (M) Distance between rear wheel axis and the
point where the machine is mounted
s2 : (M) Distance between the center of gravity of
the machine and the point where the machine is
mounted
The result with the formula gives us the minimum
value of the preload. Preload can be increased for
better performance. For the maximum value of the
preload, refer to your tractor’s manual.
A negative value indicates that no preload is
required. Check whether the wheels of your tractor
are suitable for loading.
During Transport
Prohibit climbing on the machine during
transportation or operation.
Take the PTO shaft in neutral while moving on the
road position. Attach the “Heavy Load” warning sign.
Please obey the traffic rules while on the road.
Carrying out the transportation of the machines
with the help of wheels mounted on the chassis.
Carrying out the transportation of the machines
with the help of wheels mounted on the chassis.
Carry the machine with the help of a hoist and
crane by lifting the rope under the chassis.
Make sure that the pump and tank are not
damaged during transportation.
Figure 15
TRACTOR-MACHINE BALANCE
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Place the forklift’s forks under the machine.
Figure 16
Lifting and handling should be carried out while the
tank is empty and using appropriate equipment
by qualified personnel specialized in this type of
operation.
To get the best performance from the equipment,
carefully follow the instructions given below.
All maintenance, adjustment and preparation
operations should be done while the PTO shaft is
disabled, the tractor should not be running, the
wheels should be blocked and the ignition should
be turned off.
2.1 LOADING PROCEDURE 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS