Operator’s Manual Serial Number S1347 and Above Foam Marker Manufacturing, Inc. ! Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! 12453 Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wear Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Basic Foam Marker Operating Procedures. . . . 14 Handle Chemicals Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Filling Foam Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operating the Foam Control Valve . . . . . . .
Important Safety Information 1 Important Safety Information Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
2 Foam Marker Be Familiar with Safety Decals ▲ Read and understand “Safety decals,” thor- oughly. ▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals. Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine. ▲ Never allow children to operate equipment. ▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine dur- ing operation. Use Safety Lights and Devices Slow-moving tractors and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads.
Important Safety Information 3 Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset. ▲ Do not exceed 20 mph. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes. ▲ Comply with state and local laws. ▲ Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded, weighs more than 1.
4 Foam Marker Practice Safe Maintenance ▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information. ▲ Work in a clean, dry area. OFF ▲ Put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before performing maintenance. ▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system pressure is relieved. ▲ Allow sprayer to cool completely.
Important Safety Information 5 Wear Protective Equipment Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or herbicides to use the following personal safety equipment. ▲ Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat. ▲ Waterproof apron. ▲ Face shield, goggles or full face respirator. ▲ Goggles with side shields or a full face respirator is required if handling or applying dusts, wettable powders, or granules or if being exposed to spray mist.
6 Foam Marker Handle Chemicals Properly ▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions. ▲ Wear protective clothing. ▲ Handle all chemicals with care. ▲ Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property. ▲ Spray only with acceptable wind conditions. Wind speed must be below 5 mph. Make sure wind drift of chemicals will not affect any surrounding land, people or animals.
Important Safety Information 7 Safety At All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on the safety decals. ▲ Be familiar with all machinery functions. ▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only. ▲ Do not leave sprayer unattended with tractor engine running. ▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor. Dismount- ing a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death. ▲ Do not stand between the tractor and sprayer during hitching.
8 Foam Marker Safety Labels Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. 1. Read and follow label directions. 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. 3. Replace all damaged or missing labels. 4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified 10213 by the manufacturer.
Introduction 9 Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. This Foam Marker has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine. Intended Usage Use this Foam Marker as part of a pressurized sprayer system to apply liquid pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to production-agriculture crops only.
10 Foam Marker Preparation and Setup Tandem Axle Sprayer / Foam Marker Assembly Instructions and Set-Up Refer to Figure 1 1. Mount the support brackets (1) and (2) on the right walkboard with 3/8" x 1" long bolts (3), flat washers, and flange nuts required. 2. Mount the foam marker box (4) and the foam tank base (6) on the support brackets with 3/8" x 1" long bolts and flange nuts required. 3. Secure the foam tank (5) to the foam tank base (6) with the hose clamp (7) provided. 4.
Preparation and Setup 11 hose with boom feeder hose through boom pivot areas to ensure adequate hose length. Attach vinyl hose to boom feeder hose with tie straps provided, being careful not to pinch the vinyl hose. Before you cut the hose, make sure that there is enough length on the hose so that the boom can be completely raised an lowered without stretching the hose. Position the hose through the T-clips (6) along the boom wing.
12 Foam Marker Tractor Mount Sprayer / Foam Marker Assembly Instructions and Set-Up Refer to Figure 4 1. Mount the foam tank base (1) on the tank bracket with two 3/8" x 1" long bolts (2), flat washers, and flange nuts required. 2. Mount the foam marker box (4) and the foam tank base (6) on the support brackets with 3/8" x 1" long bolts and flange nuts required. 3. Secure the foam tank (5) to the foam tank base (6) with the hose clamp (7) provided. 4.
Preparation and Setup 13 Tractor Requirements Refer to Figure 6 To operate your Great Plains Foam Marker, a tractor using a 12 volt electrical system must be used. Note: If your Sprayer does not have the manual control system with the Application Systems control box, you will need to purchase the 502-031A foam marker kit which includes a small switch box to control the foam marker.
14 Foam Marker Operating Instructions Basic Foam Marker Operating Procedures Filling Foam Tank 1. Open the pressure relief valve on the top of the foam tank before removing the tank lid. This will equalize the pressure on the inside of the foam tank with that of the atmosphere. ! CAUTION Open the pressure relief valve and allow all pressure to be released before the tank cap is removed. Failure to do so may cause bodily injury. 2.
Adjustments 15 Adjustments Field Adjustments Foam Marker The foam marker should be set so that when a pass is make in the field with the foam marker on, you should be able to clearly see the foam marker on the next pass. If too much foam is being applied, you will have to fill up the foam marker more often. The rate of foam coming out of the foam marker can be adjusted with the foam control valve, refer to Figure 7, page 14.
16 Foam Marker Troubleshooting Foam Marker Light* Reading No Foam {Power Light OFF} No Foam {Power Light ON} Problem Area Electrical Power Source Specific Checks 1. Plugs on wiring harness Corrections 2. Faulty switch on control box 1. Plug in the connections on the wiring harness 2. Check connections on switch, or replace switch if faulty Foam Marker Hoses 1. Foam marker hoses kinked or pinched 1. Use cable ties to secure the hose so it will not pinch Electric Solenoids 1.
Appendix 17 Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) in-tpi 1 Grade 2 2 Grade 5 3 Grade 8 Bolt Size (Metric) 4 5.8 8.8 10.9 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb mm x pitch N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb N·m 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 ft-lb 7 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M6X1 7 5 11 8 15 11 5/16 - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.
18 Foam Marker Warranty Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original purchaser that this spraying equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use; 90 days for commercial or rental purposes.
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Corporate Office: P.O.
