Bestway Field Pro III User manual

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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C

D

E

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P/N 67657 A

P/N DEC-HAZ01 A

Safety Sign Locations

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F

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

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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.

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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 operator’s 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 owner’s 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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