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RAPTOR 2540

RAPTOR 2540

Product catalog summary

General and Safety: This section emphasizes the importance of understanding safety measures, acceptable use, and maintenance for Raptor sprayer models 2540, 3240, 4240, and 5240. It highlights the need to comprehend safety stickers and refers to manual No. 82.471 for detailed procedures.

Technical Specifications: Detailed specifications for each Raptor model are provided, covering chassis, engine, transmission, speed, steering, pump, tanks, and booms. Key features include a diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and various boom options, along with tank capacities.

Tracks and Tyres: Information on ground clearance and track features is included, detailing mechanical and hydraulic variable track features and compatible tyre sizes, along with track width specifications.

Starting-up the Sprayer: Initial rinsing procedures before first use are outlined, as detailed in manual No. 82.471.

Choice of Nozzles and Flow Rates: Guidance on selecting appropriate nozzles and understanding flow rates is provided, with reference to manual No. 82.467.

C-TRONIC Regulation: Describes the electronic regulation system using BUS CAN technology, controlling all sprayer functions, including details on the OMEGA pump and -PILOT joystick.

Centrifugal Pump Functions: Instructions for adjusting DUALMATIC valves, filling, incorporating hopper, spraying, transferring, and rinsing operations are included.

Other Sprayer Functions: Covers mixing operations, tank draining, electric gauges, handwash and rinsing tanks, height and slope indexes, and external washing procedures.

Maintenance: Offers practical recommendations for servicing the sprayer, including checks before the spray season, maintenance after operation, and winter storage. It addresses issues like foaming in the tank and nozzle or filter cleanliness.

Spraying Circuits: Details the spraying circuits for different Raptor models, ensuring proper operation and maintenance.

Note on Treatments: Provides a section for recording treatments carried out during the season, ensuring traceability and compliance with agricultural standards.

Specifications and Limitations: The document outlines tyre specifications and compatibility with track widths and ground clearances, emphasizing restrictions in France for track versions exceeding 2.00 m without soil compaction prevention devices.

Dimensions and Weights: Detailed dimensions for RAPTOR models are provided, including boom width, total length, maximum height, ground clearance, wheelbase, and overall width, along with a table of weights.

On-Road Operating Conditions: The RAPTOR is approved for on-road operation at 40 km/h as an agricultural tractor, subject to traffic regulations based on vehicle width.

Descriptive Plates and Safety Stickers: The importance of maintaining descriptive plates and safety stickers in good condition is emphasized for safety and compliance.

Starting-Up Procedures: Instructions for starting up the sprayer include checking advance speed, wheel circumference, and flow per hectare, with a rinsing procedure before first use.

Nozzle Selection and Regulation: References to manuals for choosing nozzles and understanding the C-TRONIC regulation system are made, outlining the OMEGA pump's characteristics.

Control Systems: The C-TRONIC control box and -PILOT joystick functions are detailed for controlling sprayer and boom operations.

Pump Functions and Valve Adjustments: Instructions for engaging the centrifugal pump and adjusting DUALMATIC valves are provided, explaining the filling process and mixing treatment products.

Spraying Operations: Detailed procedures for preparing the C-TRONIC control box for spraying operations are included, emphasizing proper setup and operation.

Overview: The document provides detailed instructions for operating and maintaining a sprayer system, focusing on the C-TRONIC control box and various functions such as spraying, rinsing, and transferring liquids.

Specifications and Setup: Instructions for activating and programming the C-TRONIC control box and using the DUALELEC option for automatic mixing modulation are provided.

Spraying Control: Procedures for engaging the pump's hydraulic drive, setting engine speed, and using the C-TRONIC control box or -PILOT joystick for spraying operations are outlined.

Rinsing Operations: Rinsing procedures are divided into phases for different components and scenarios, with specific steps for rinsing the main tank, hopper, mixing circuits, and boom.

Other Functions: Mixing operations, tank draining, and the use of electric gauges and additional features like handwash and rinsing tanks are explained.

Maintenance: Regular cleaning and maintenance are recommended to prevent chemical residue buildup and ensure proper distribution, with references to manual No. 82.471 for detailed procedures.

Maintenance Procedures: Pre-season checks, post-operation maintenance, and winter storage procedures are detailed, including tyre pressure, filter cleanliness, and protection against oxidizing agents.

Foaming in the Tank: Recommendations for reducing foaming include reducing engine speed or adding an anti-foaming additive.

Last Filling Operation: Instructions for adding the necessary amount of water and chemicals for the remaining area during the last tank filling are provided.

Post-Operation Maintenance: Procedures for rinsing the sprayer, checking nozzle and filter cleanliness, and proper storage are outlined.

Winter Storage: Cleaning, rinsing, draining, and protecting the sprayer against frost with antifreeze are recommended for winter storage.

Nozzle and Filter Maintenance: Cleaning procedures for nozzles and filters are provided, emphasizing not to blow into nozzles.

Delivery Filter: Instructions for cleaning the filter cartridge and greasing seals after each application are included.

Protection Against Oxidizing Agents: Recommendations for protecting the sprayer with diesel oil before using liquid fertilizers are provided.

Boom Maintenance: Procedures for rinsing, draining, greasing components, and touching up paintwork are included.

Omega Pump Protection: Instructions for draining the pump in freezing conditions and filling with antifreeze are provided.

Spraying Circuits: Detailed descriptions of the spraying circuits for different Raptor models are provided, including components like the rinsing tank, electric gauge, regulation valves, and OMEGA pump.

Note on Treatments: Instructions for recording treatment details during the season are provided to ensure traceability and compliance.

Manufacturer Information: BERTHOUD Agricole S.A.S., located in Belleville, France, reserves the right to modify product specifications without notice.

Catalog excerpts

RAPTOR 2540-3240-4240-5240 (40 km/h)* £c-nOlliC regulation (E.C.T. = Regulation by pressure sensor) 82.490-C ENGLISH To be read attentively and kept for further reference Sprayer safety, checks and maintenance: see manual No. 82.471 0C-TRONIC regulation: see manual No. 82.510 Tables of NOZAL nozzles: see manual No. 82.467 NIVELEC / NIVOMATIC control box: see manual No. 82.494 DUALELEC control box: see manual No. 82.487 AXIALE II boom: see manual No. 82.486 AXIALE 36-38 boom: see manual No. 82.515 D.D.L. II boom: see manual No. 82.488 EKTAR B2 boom: see manual No. 82.513 EKTAR B3 boom: see manual No. 82.514 UC4 boom control system: see manual No. 82.506 UC5 boom control system: see manual No. 82.507 Follow-up of the E-Tech crops: see manual No. 82.519 Speed limited at 33 km/h in Switzerland.

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1.6. Position of the safety stickers 16 2. Starting-up the sprayer 17 (See manual No. 82.471) 2.1. Rinsing the sprayer before first use 18 3. Choice of nozzles and tables of flow rates 19 (See manual No. 82.467) 4.1. Characteristics of the OMEGA pump 20 4.3. Presentation of the 0-PILOT multifunction joystick 21 5.1. Adjustment of the DUALMATIC valves 24 6.3. NIVELEC electric gauge 36 6.4. NIVOMATIC electric gauge (optional) 36 6.7. Rinsing the main tank 38 6.8. Height and slope indexes 38 6.11. External washing device (optional) 40 6.12. External washing procedure 40

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7.1. Practical recommendations for the servicing of your sprayer 42 7.2. Checks before spray season 42 7.4. Last filling operation 43 7.5. Maintenance after operation 43 7.6. Winter storage operation 43 7.7. Nozzles or filter dirty 43 7.9. Protection against oxidising agents 44 7.11. OMEGA pump protection 45

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Warning and counter indications. General safety measures. Acceptable use of the sprayer. Maintenance (measures). Meaning of the safety stickers. See manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance".

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Electronic 4-wheel drive with automatic recentring Field operation, 2-wheel drive Field operation, 4-wheel drive Rear slope correction

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2 work lamps for booms from 24 to 33 m 4 work lamps for booms from 36 to 42 m ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Set of 4 mudguards Additional PTO (85 l/min, 200 bar) Antifreeze pump for pneumatic circuit (recommended with the pneumatic anti-drip option) Prearrangement for automatic steering by GPS Raised access option for control station (compulsory for ground clearance 1.40 m, 1.60 m, 1.80 m) TWINLIFT (forbidden with EKTAR B3 boom) Semi-continuous circulation Continuous circulation (pneumatic anti-drip) Powered valve to cut out the circulation return ACS (simplified control assistance) PASS TRONIC to modulate...

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CAUTION: As the track versions > 2.00 m do not guarantee a width < 2.55 m, they are therefore banned in France (unless the tractor is fitted with devices to prevent soil compaction). — Version not authorised

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CAUTION: As the track versions > 2.00 m do not guarantee a width < 2.55 m, they are therefore banned in France (unless the tractor is fitted with devices to prevent soil compaction).

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The speed and on-road operating conditions are thus subject to the same traffic regulations as agricultural tractors depending on the width of the vehicle. The speed of 40 km/h is applicable as long as the equipment does not exceed a width of 3.00 m.

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1.5. DESCRIPTIVE PLATES The locations of your sprayer's descriptive plates are indicated on page 16. FOR SPRAYING ••The box "Type" is made up of letters and figures. ••Example: RAP C 3240 AX 24 24 = Boom width 24 meters AX = AXIALE boom (E2 = EKTAR B2, E3 = EKTAR B3) 3240 = Sprayer series (2540, 4240, 5240) C = C-TRONIC regulation RAP = RAPTOR Year and month of manufacture FOR THE SELF-PROPELLED UNIT ••The RAPTOR features a precision PRECICULTURE descriptive plate which is located on the chassis, on the rear right-hand side. It indicates the sprayer type and the serial number. ••The chassis number...

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1.6. POSITION OF THE SAFETY STICKERS 417.586 BERTHOUD plate on the right-hand side of the central part of the boom - Lors de l'embrayage de la pompe pulvé, mettre impérativement au ralenti le moteur thermique. - Start the spraying pump only with thermal engine at low speed. - Embragar la bomba pulverizadora con el motor térmico imperativamente en marcha lenta. - Schalten Sie die Kupplung der Spriztpumpe bei Leerlauf der Dieselmotor. PRECICULTURE S.A. 51230 FERE-CHAMPENOISE TYPE Charge maxi essieu avant Charge maxi essieu arrière Precision PRECICULTURE plate on the rear right-hand side of the...

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2. STARTING-UP THE SPRAYER Checking self-propelled sprayer advance speed. Checking self-propelled sprayer wheel circumference. Checking flow/hectare. See manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance".

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2.1. RINSING THE SPRAYER BEFORE FIRST USE Rinse the sprayer completely with clean water, before using phytosanitary products (weed killers, insecticide or other product) in your sprayer for the first time. ••Remove the nozzles if they are fitted. ••Unscrew the end plugs on the pipes. ••Fill 1/5th of the volume of the tank with water. ••Spray (refer to the SPRAYING chapter, page 28). ••Remove and clean the filters. ••Retighten the pipe end plugs. ••Fit the nozzles. Note: Any foreign particles which may be in the spraying circuit will thus be eliminated and there will be no risk of them blocking...

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