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T railer S prayer TR-30 Operators Manual Locke T urf 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabam a, 36467, (334) 493-1300.
.CONGRA TULA T IONS Y ou have invested in the best implemen t of its type on the market today . The care you give your Locke T urf implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with it s performance and it s service life.
TRAILER SPRA YER Operator ’ s Manual T able of Content s SECTION Warranty ………………………….2 4. Basic Operations ……….………...12 Federal Laws and Regulations ...3 Turf Application Guide …………….16 Dealer Preparation Check List …4 Field Adjustments ………………….
IMPORT ANT FEDERAL LA WS AN D REGULA TIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERA TIONS. *(This section is intended to explai n in broad terms the concept and effect of the follo wing federal laws and regula- tions. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the la ws and should not be consider ed as such.
DEALER PREP ARA TION CHECK LIST T railer Sprayer BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE- The foll owing check list should be completed. Use the Operator ’ s Manual as a guide. 1. Assembly completed. 2. All Appropriate locations lubricated. 3. All shields in place and in good condition.
For your safety and to develop a better understandi ng of your equipment, thoroughl y r ead the Operat or’s Sections of this manual before operation. Safety Notations The safety alert symbol indications that there is a poten- tial hazard to personal safety i nvolv ed and extra safety precautions must be taken.
2. Do not ward contaminat ed clothing. Wash protec- tive clothing and equipment with soap and water after each use. Personal clothing worn during use must be laundered separatel y from ho usehold arti- cles.
DANGER POSSIBLE CHEMICAL HAZARD Some chemcials can cau se serious burns, lung disease and eve n death. To avoid: READ AND FOLLOW CHEMICAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. Avoid contact w ith s kin or eyes. Wear proper protective equ ipme nt as required by chemical m anufacturer.
Locke Turf welcomes you to the growin g family of new product owners. This implement has be en de- signed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance a nd safe operating practices wi ll help you ge t years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Owner Assistance If customer service or repair part s are required contact your local Locke Turf dealer. They have trained personnel, repair parts an d the e quipment needed to service your implement. These parts have been specially de signe d and should only be replaced with genuin e Locke Turf parts.
Assembling The Sprayer Tools and Equipment Needed: • Hoist or Floor jack rated for at least 2,000 lbs. • SAE wrenches • A helper to assist in moving the sprayer Refer to Figure 1-1 Mounting the Control Box Refer to Figure 1-2 The magnet mount should be attached to a con - venient location on the towing vehicle (fender, hood, etc.
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This section describes the working s of the sprayer components and p r ovides guidelines on their use. More detailed information can be found in Preparing the Spraye r in “General Op eration s” section starting on page 21. Basic Sprayer Operating Guidelines 1.
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Fluid is drawn out of the tank sump and passes thro ugh the pump. From the pump the solution passes throug h the filter and filters out or grinds up most undissolved chemical and solid particles. The fluid then pa sses through the agitation valve and returns to the tank via the agitator head or proceeds through the pre ssure con- trol valves.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the vehicle’s PTO con - trol to control the spraying action. When the PTO is disengaged, the pump stops turning, all agitation of the chemical stops and t he sp rayer loses syste m pressure. Use the MASTER on/off switch of the boom section switches to control spraying action.
Sprayer Pre-Calibrations General Guidelines 1. Wear proper protective clothing as described in Personal Safety Equipment on page 6. 2. From the chemical manufacture r’ s label and field conditions, select a spray applicatio n rate and an operating spee d.
Calibration Method #2 This method calibrates the sprayer, but does not check for wor n nozzles. This method gives you the distance driv en to cover 1/128 acre (because there are 12 8 ounces per gallon).
Spraying Solutions Other Than Water The calculations in this section are ba sed on spray - ing water, which weighs 8.34 pounds p er U.S. gal- lon. The conversion factors in the table must be used when spraying solutions which are heavier or lighter than water.
Boom Height The boom height should be 24” as m easured from the nozzle to the ground surface. This is the standa rd boom height for all turf booms. This dist ance is set dur- ing assembly and should not be change d. Any chang e in this height will affect the spraying coverage.
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General Notes for Field Operation 1. Lubricate the sprayer as needed. Refer to “ Maintenance and Lubrication ” sect ion start- ing on page 24. 2. When transporting the sprayer, do not exceed 20 mph and do not unnecessarily tran sport with chemical in the tank.
12. Start the vehicle’s engine (and pump en gine if so equipped), turn the master switch on (turning on the pump) and set the throttle to maintain a minimum of 50 PSI on the agitation gauge. If agitation pressure does not rise immediately, prime the pump by bleed- ing air through the air clean out valve.
2. Add the slurry to the sprayer tank with the pump running and the agitation valve open. The agitation pressure should be at 50 PSI and all boom sec- tions should be off. 3. Add other fertilizers or chemicals once the original slurry is circulating thro ughout the syste m.
Maintenance Proper servicing and adju stment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful and sy s- tematic inspection, you can avoid costly downtime and repair. Equipment Clean Up Cleaning your sprayer is one of the most important parts of a regular maintenance prog ram.
General Maintenance Information BEFORE SERVICING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS ON THE SPRAYER, ALWA YS DISENGAGE POWER, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, MAKE SURE ALL MOVIN G PARTS HAVE STOPPED AND ALL PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM IS RELIEVED. Check the conditions of ho ses and conn ection s fre- quently.
SPECIFICA TIONS AND CAP ACITIES Type of Sprayer Model Number Weight, Empty, without boom Weight, Filled w/water, without boom Available Booms Tank, Poly Boom Nozzle Height Nozzle Spacing Nozzles Contr.
Quick Troubleshooting Use this chart to help diagnose problem s with the sprayer. Problem Pressure Decreasing Pressure Fluctuating Pressure Increasing Pressure Cannot Increase No Pressure Pressure Can.
Detailed Troubleshooting - Pressure Problems Use the charts in this section for specific diag no sis of sprayer problems. When troubl eshooting, try the solutions in the order presented. If the first step does not solve the problem, continue until the probl em is solved.
Solution a. On PTO drive units, check coupler between engi ne and pump. Tighten if necessary. b. With pump operating, clean hose leading to co ntro l box gauge by using ball valve located on remote magnet mount. c. Check gauge protector to see that it is filled with oi l to within 1/8” of top of threaded hole.
Solution a. Throttling valves are becoming plugged. Open g ra y throttling valve with nozzles turned off and allow flow to flush out valves for about 15 seconds per v alve.
Solution a. Recheck calibration. b. Ground speed is faster t han calibrate d speed. Recheck sp eed using method in application guide. c. Nozzle size smaller than size used for calibration. d. If the pressure at the mani folds and nozzles is less than pres- sure at the control box gauge (#3), feed lines to boom s may need to be cleaned.
Solutions a. Angle nozzles 20 degrees rearward. b. Nozzle cap is obstructed or scratched. Clean nozzle gently with water or solvent, using a toothbrush to clean the orifice hol e in the cap. Use a pipe cleaner to clean the metering fee d hole in the body.
Solution a. Check electrical connections and battery charg e. Valves may need cleaning, armature stop adju stme nt, repair kit or new coil. Low voltage or a weak battery will result in valves not openi ng com- pletely. b. Check output of alternator or battery.
T ORQUE SPECIFICA TIONS Proper torque for American fastene rs used on Locke Turf equi pment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pound s (Newton Meters). * WRENCH SIZE (mm) “A” BOLT DIA. (mm) “B” AST M 4.6 AST M 8.8 AST M 9.8 ASTM 10.9 8 5 1.8 (2.4) 5.
Locke T urf 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabam a, 36467, (334) 493-1300.
An important point after buying a device Locke TR-30 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Locke TR-30 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Locke TR-30 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Locke TR-30 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Locke TR-30 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Locke TR-30, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Locke TR-30.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Locke TR-30. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Locke TR-30 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
