Bestway Field Pro III User manual

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Field Pro III
1200
A DIVISION OF RHS, INC.
2005 West Oregon Street • P.O. Box 394
Hiawatha, Kansas 66434 USA
Phone (785) 742-2949 • FAX (785) 742-7174
Call Toll Free 1-800-247-3808
www.rhs-inc.com
DOM-BW009 Revision D
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Effective May 2002
Last Edit May 2002
GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on your purchase of a BESTWAY sprayer. We at RHS wish to thank you for
your patronage and appreciate your confidence in BESTWAY equipment. Your BESTWAY Field-
Pro III sprayer has been carefully designed and ruggedly built to provide many years of dependable
service in return for your investment.
This manual has been prepared to assist you in the operation and maintenance of your Field-
Pro III sprayer and to provide the necessary part numbers to keep it in near original condition.
Sprayer Serial Number___________________________
Boom Serial Number____________________________
Foamer Serial Number___________________________
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Definitions of Safety and
Service Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8
Safety Sign Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10
Safety Sign Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A12
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1
Chemical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1
Equipment Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3
Lighting and Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4
During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4
Following Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4
Highway and Transport Operations. . . . . . B5
Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5
Initial Preparation And Setup . . . . . . . . . . C1
Tractor Preparation And Hookup. . . . . . . . C1
Initial Preparation Of The Sprayer. . . . . . . C6
Controller Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8
Raven Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1
Filling The Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1
Using The Optional Flow Max 110
Fill Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2
Adding and Mixing Chemicals . . . . . . . . . D4
Boom Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5
Boom Control With John Deere 8000
Series & Case IH MX Magnum Series
Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6
Extending The Boom Wings . . . . . . . . . D7
Retracting The Boom Wings . . . . . . . . . D9
Sprayer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D9
Foam Marker Operation . . . . . . . . . . . D11
Controlling Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D11
Types Of Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D12
Factors Affecting Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . D12
Managing Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D13
Spray Nozzle Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . D14
Spray Tip Turret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D14
Rinsing The Sprayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D16
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2
Grease Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2
Line Strainer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . E4
Sprayer Nozzle Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . E4
Spray Tip Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4
Tip Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5
Boom Breakaway Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . E6
Inner Section Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . E6
Outer Section Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . E7
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8
Wheel Bearing Replacement . . . . . . . . . . E8
Tread Width Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E9
Preparation For Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . E10
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1
Field-Pro III Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1
Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1
1,200 Gallon Field-Pro III Frame and
Tank Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1
Base Plumbing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5
Pro 60 Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G7
Pro 80 Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G13
Hydraulic Schematic for Pro 60 Boom . . . G19
Hydraulic Schematic for Pro 80 Boom . . . G21
Pro 60 Boom Plumbing Schematic . . . . . G23
Pro 80 Boom Plumbing Schematic. . . . . . G25
Quick Fill Meter Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G27
Wheel / Hub Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G28
Outback Foam Guidance System,
Model 6 or 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G29
9303C-HM1C Pump Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . G31
9304C-HM5C Pump Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . G32
Eductor Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G33
Rinse System Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . G35
Deluxe Plumbing Plate W/ 4-Valve
Stack Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G37
Deluxe Plumbing Plate W/ 3-Valve
Stack Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G39
Electrical Wiring Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H1
Field Pro III 1200 Base Wiring Details . . . H1
Field Pro III 1200 Control Valve
Wiring Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Serial Number
The serial number provides important information about your BESTWAY sprayer and may be
required to obtain the correct replacement part(s).
The serial number plate for the sprayer is located on the right side of the mainframe near the
front. The boom has its own serial number, which is located on the rear side of the center section.
It is suggested that the serial numbers also be recorded in the space provided in the front of this
manual. Always provide the serial numbers and model numbers when ordering parts from your
BESTWAY dealer or anytime correspondence is made with RHS Manufacturing.
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Frame Serial Number
Boom Serial Number
Definitions of Safety and Service Statements
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT
THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUC-
TIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF
OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
- ATTENTION!
- BECOME ALERT!
- YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies or the manual is
damaged, please contact your dealer or RHS, Inc., 2005 West Oregon Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434.
TELEPHONE: (785) 742-2949, FAX: (785) 742-7174.
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All safety statements in this manual, as well as those found on safety decals, are preceded by
the following warning symbols. Carefully read and follow the instructions provided.
Indicates and imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal
word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components
which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
The IMPORTANT notice gives important instructions to prevent
damage to the machine or systems.
A Note will give general information about the correct operation
and maintenance of the machine and systems.
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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IMPORTANT:
Warranty
RHS, Inc. ("RHS") warrants each new Bestway product to be free from defects in RHS manu-
factured components and workmanship. This warranty is applicable only for the normal service
life expectancy of the product or components, not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months
from the date of delivery of the new Bestway product to the original purchaser.
Purchased components installed by RHS (pumps, controls, tanks, wheels, valves, cylinders, fit-
tings, etc.) shall be warranted by their respective manufacturer for a period of twelve (12)
consecutive months from the date of delivery of the new Bestway product to the original purchaser.
A completed Owner Registration Form from the original purchaser must have been received by
RHS to activate warranty coverage.
Genuine Bestway replacement parts and components will be warranted for ninety (90) days
from date of purchase, or the remainder of the original equipment warranty period, whichever is
longer.
Under no circumstances will it cover any merchandise or components thereof, which, in the
opinion of RHS, has been subjected to misuse, unauthorized modifications, alteration, an accident
or if repairs have been made with parts other than those obtainable through RHS.
Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing, free of charge to
the original purchaser, any part that, in our judgement, shall show evidence of such defect, provid-
ed further that such part shall be returned within thirty (30) days from the date of failure to RHS
through the dealer or distributor from whom the product was purchased, transportation charges pre-
paid.
This warranty shall not be interpreted to render RHS liable for injury or damages of any kind
or nature to person or property. This warranty does not extend to the loss of crops, loss because of
delay in harvesting, or any expense or loss incurred for labor, substitute machinery, rental or for
any other reason.
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Except as set forth above, RHS shall have no obligation or liability of any kind on account
of its equipment and shall not be liable for special or consequential damages. RHS makes no
other warranty, expressed or implied, and, specifically, RHS disclaims any implied warranty
or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Some states or provinces do not per-
mit limitations or exclusions of implied warranties or incidental or consequential damages, so
the limitations or exclusion in this warranty may not apply.
This warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply, which may directly affect our
ability to obtain materials or manufacture replacement parts.
RHS reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any
time, without incurring any obligation to owners of units previously sold.
No one is authorized to alter, modify or enlarge neither this warranty nor the exclusions, limi-
tations and reservations.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Overall Dimensions
(A) Total length 263.25 in. (6687 mm)
(B) Hitch to axle length 182.5 in. (5455 mm)
(C) Crop clearance
320/90R46 Tire 32.25 in. (819 mm)
14.9R46 Tire 33.25 in. (845mm)
(D) Hitch to folded wing clearance
60 ft. Boom 74 in. (1880 mm)
80 ft. Boom 31.25 in. (794 mm)
(E) Hitch height
320/90R46 Tire 18.5-22.5 in. (470-572 mm)
14.9R46 Tire 19.5-23.5 in. (495-597 mm)
(F) Height to top of tank
320/90R46 Tire 107 in. (2718 mm)
14.9R46 Tire 108 in. (2744 mm)
(G) Transport height (booms folded)
60’ Boom & 320/90R46 Tire 101 in. (2565 mm)
60’ Boom & 14.9R46 Tire 102 in. (2591 mm)
80’ Boom & 320/90R46 Tire 107 in. (2718 mm)
80’ Boom & 14.9R46 Tire 108 in. (2744 mm)
(H) Boom working height
320/90R42 Tire (H1) 16.5 in. (419mm) to
(H2) 68 in. (1727 mm)
14.9R46 Tire (H1) 17.5 in. (445mm) to
(H2) 69 in. (1753 mm)
(J) Boom width (folded) 133 in. (3378 mm)
(K) Treadwidth
Narrow axle 80-92 in. (2032-2337 mm)
Wide axle 120-144 in. (3048 to 3658 mm)
Duals 88/132 in. (2236/3353 mm)
Weights (1,200 Gal. Tank w/80’ Boom)
Empty weight 6600 lbs. (2994 kg)
Tongue weight 780 lbs. (354 kg)) empty
2500 lbs. (1134 kg) full
Payload 14,500 lbs. (6577 kg) max.
Boom weight 2,400 lbs. (1089 kg)
Capacities
Sprayer tank 1,200 gal. (4542.5L)
Rinse system tank 50 gal. (189.3 L)
Chemical induction tank 4 gal. (15.2 L)
Fresh water tank 5 gal. (18.9 L)
Foam marker
OBK-6 6 gpm (22.7 L/min.)
w/50 gal. (189.3 L)
OBK-10 10 gpm (37.8 L/min.)
w/50 gal. (189.3 L)
Suspension
Axle 6 x 8 x 1/2 in. (152 x 254 x 13 mm)
Spindle 3.125 in. ( 79 mm)
Hub 10 bolt @ 15,000 lbs.(6804 kg)
Tire size 320/90R42 radial or 14.9R46 radial or
270/95R48 dual radials
Tractor Requirements (Minimum)
Horsepower Rating 125 hp (93 kw) with cab
Hydraulic Capacity 10 to 19 gpm (38-72.2 L/min.)
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P/N 67657 A
P/N DEC-HAZ01 A
Safety Sign Locations
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P/N DEC-HAZ08 A
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P/N SW001 C
P/N/ 67671 C
P/N DEC-HAZ02 D,G
P/N 67672 C
P/N 60962 D,G
P/N SW202 D,G
P/N SW900 E
P/N DEC-HAZ05 F
P/N DEC-MT4163 G
P/N 67673 B
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Safety Sign Care
Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or RHS, Inc.
How to Install Safety Signs:
Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the
exposed sticky backing in place.
Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
decal in place.
Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal
backing paper.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
As the manufacturer of your BESTWAY Field-Pro III sprayer, we care about your safety. In
fact, this machine and its systems have been designed to provide maximum safety. Unfortunately,
no machine design can prevent operator error or carelessness.
This operators manual provides instructions for the safe operation and maintenance of the
Field-Pro III. Please read and understand this and all other manuals included in your owners pack-
et before operating the machine.
Chemical Safety
Handle all agricultural chemicals with care as required by the chemical manufac-
turer’s recommendations. This includes, but is not limited to, the following safety
precautions.
Do not spray chemicals when the wind is
in excess of the label recommendations.
Never allow chemical to contact the skin
or eyes.
Wear approved protective equipment and
clothing. This equipment includes, but is
not limited to, a protective hat, goggles
or face shield, chemical resistant gloves,
long sleeved shirt, long pants, and a
chemical resistant apron.
Keep in mind that the cab filter may not filter out dangerous chemicals. Follow instructions
provided by the chemical manufacturer.
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Keep personal wash tank
full of clean water for
emergencies and rinse
purposes.
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It is possible for certain agricultural chemicals to
penetrate into the polyethylene tank wall and/or the
walls of connecting hoses. There is a possibility that certain chemicals subsequently
introduced into the tank may cause some leaching of a previously used chemical from
the tank wall. As a result, personal injury, as well as crop, soil or other damage could
occur, depending on the properties of the chemicals involved. Before making any
decision regarding the later use of different chemical solutions, the operator should
consider this leaching trait and consult the chemical suppliers regarding any potential
effects. Prior use of certain chemicals may prevent the appropriate and safe use of
some chemicals at a later date. Repeated flushing between appropriate chemical
changes is required.
WARNING:
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Before leaving the tractor cab, wear personal protective equipment as required by the
pesticide use instructions. When re-entering the cab, remove protective equipment and
store either outside the cab in a closed box or some other type of sealable container, or
inside the cab in a pesticide resistant container, such as a plastic bag.
Clean your shoes or boots to remove soil or other contaminated pesticides prior to entering
the tractor cab.
Select an area to fill, flush, calibrate and decontaminate the sprayer where chemicals will
not drift or run off to contaminate people, animals, vegetation, water sources, etc.
Never place nozzle tips or other parts to the lips to blow out trash or residue. Have spare
tips available for replacement.
Know the phone number and location of your nearest poison control center. Maintain a list
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of all chemicals being used and the MSDS for each one.
Keep personal wash tank full of clean water for rinsing face and hands, as well as for
cleaning safety equipment and spray nozzles. This water is not intended for human or ani-
mal consumption.
Equipment Safety
Make sure no person or object is in the path of the sprayer booms, especially when retract-
ing or extending the wings.
Always retract and lock booms in the stor-
age position, except during application.
Stay clear of overhead power lines when
folding or extending the boom wings. Serious
injury or death from electrocution could
occur if the wings come in contact with
power lines.
Always maintain correct tire pressure. Do
not inflate above the recommended pressure.
Check wheels and tires regularly for low
pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims, loose
or missing lug bolts and nuts.
Restrict towing speed to 25 MPH empty, 10
MPH loaded.
Do not remove safety devices or shields. Never service, clean or repair any part of the
sprayer while the machine or the tractor is operating.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is not
Be particularly careful
when folding and unfolding
the spray booms.
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readable or is missing. Location of such decals is indicated in this booklet.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Lighting and Marking
It is the responsibility of the customer to know the lighting and marking requirements of
the local highway authorities.
REMEMBER: If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts
are replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from RHS,
Inc at 1-800-247-3808.
During Operation
NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor
or equipment, except as required for operation.
Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain - watch for holes, rocks or other
hidden hazzards. Always inspect the area prior to operation. DO NOT operate near the edge
of drop-offs or banks. DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result. Operate up
and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
Do not walk or work under raised components or attachments unless securely positioned
and blocked.
Following Operation
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
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Highway and Transport Operations
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of
farm machinery on public roads.
Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make
allowances for increased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping
the unit, etc...
Remember
Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator.
If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand, contact your local
authorized dealer or RHS, Inc at 1-800-247-3808.
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INITIAL PREPARATION
AND SETUP
Tractor Preparation and Hookup
1. Check and adjust tractor drawbar as shown so that it is located 13 to 17 inches above the
ground. Then adjust the drawbar to a stationary position so that the hitch pin is directly below the
center line of the PTO shaft.
2. Adjust sprayer hitch position, if necessary, to a setting that allows the trailer to tow in a level
position when hitched to the tractor. A total of four holes in the hitch mounting bracket permit the
choice of three different mounting positions.
3. Securely attach to towing unit. Connect sprayer to the tractor using a high strength, 1-1/4” -
1-1/2” hitch pin with a locking hairpin or hammer strap latch and attach safety chains. Install the
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