High-Clearance Sprayer
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Operator and Parts Manual High-Clearance Sprayer Model 1200 / 850

High-Clearance Sprayer Farm King Sprayers have been designed to provide many years of profitable and dependable service. To assure maximum performance of your sprayer, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study the operator’s manual and follow its recommendations. Proper operation and maintenance are essential for safety, to maintain performance, and to maximize the life of the sprayer. It is the owner’s responsibility to: • Operate and maintain this sprayer in a safe manner and in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and/or laws; and in compliance with labeling...

Farm King Table of Contents

Safety Instruction Section A

Safety Instructions - Section A THIS MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY AND CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS. In this manual and on labels used on the machine the words ”DANGER”, ”WARNING”, and ”CAUTION”, are used to indicate the following: DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially...

Safety Instructions - Section A Safety Instructions for Operation 1. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THIS FARM KING SPRAYER UNTIL HE OR SHE HAS READ THIS MANUAL AND IS COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERATION PROCEDURES. Observe the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed below at all times! THE BEST KIND OF SAFETY IS A CAREFUL OPERATOR. Always wear protective clothing, goggles, respirator and gloves when handling chemicals. Always wear protective clothing, goggles, respirator and gloves when handling chemicals. Observe all Federal and State EPA regulations and all Local, State and...

Safety Instructions - Section A 4. People who are allergic to any of the chemicals used must never be allowed in or near the sprayer. 5. Always park the sprayer on a level surface, and lock the tractor brakes, or block the tires, before making adjustments or repairs. 6. Before operating this equipment, thoroughly inspect the unit to ensure it is in good working order. 7. Do not operate this unit if any defect or malfunction exists. Pay particular attention to safety features such as safety chains. 8. Verify that the sprayer is securely hitched to the tractor and safety chains are in place....

Safety Instructions - Section A 11. Do not replace components or parts with those other than genuine Farm King Factory Service Parts. To do so may reduce the effectiveness of safety features or decrease the accuracy of the unit. 12. Read the Operation Instructions section of this manual for further necessary information relating to the safe operation of the applicator. Certain chemicals can be very corrosive and may oxidize steel over a period of time. This weakens steel parts and can cause failure to perform as intended, resulting in possible safety hazards. Periodically check all safety...

Safety Instructions - Section A Safety Decals on a Farm King High-Clearance Sprayer 1 DANGER TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH KEEP EVERYONE CLEAR OF MACHINE WHEN FOLDING OR UNFOLDING WINGS USE CYLINDER LOCKUP WHEN SERVICING OR STORING UNIT SERVICE & PARTS MANUAL MUST BE READ & UNDERSTOOD BEFORE OPERATING UNIT. FAILURE TO DO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 004772 ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING GOGGLES, RESPIRATORS AND GLOVES WHEN HANDLING CHEMICALS 004775 To avoid injury or death do not contact electric lines when moving or operating this machine. WARNING KEEP HANDS AND BODY AWAY FROM AREAS WHICH...

Farm King Safety Instructions - Section A

Farm King Safety Instructions - Section A

Operation Instructions Section B

Farm King Operation Instructions - Section B Inspect Unit The Farm King High-Clearance Sprayers consists of the following subsystems: • Hitch • Liquid Tanks & Cradle Frame • Spray Boom and Nozzles • Liquid Pumping & Plumbing • Solution Spray Control System • Hydraulics - Centrifugal Pump - Spray Boom Folding • Light and Marking System • Foam Marker (optional) Liquid Tank Spray Boom Clean Water Safety Tank Cradle Frame Clean Water Rinse Tank

Operation Instructions - Section B Hitch Verify hitch is correctly attached to the tractor. See Section C for connection procedures. Pintle & Clevis Style Hitch 1. Towing tractor must weigh 12,000 pounds to ensure adequate stopping ability. Refer to your tractor manufacturer rating capabilities. 2. Do not tow sprayer over 20 MPH. Liquid Tank & Cradle Frame A polyethylene tank is supported by a structural steel cradle skid and frame weldment. The tank is lowered into the cradle frame, requiring no additional strapping to hold in place. Never allow the clean water safety tank to become...

Farm King Operation Instructions - Section B Liquid Pumping & Plumbing The liquid system begins with a suction line supplying a centrifugal pump. This pump is powered via tractor hydraulics and provides flow to the sprayer. The pump and plumbing have been configured to provide for the following functions: • Fill Solution Tank • Fill Solution Tank, Utilizing Eductor (if equipped) • Fill Solution Tank, With Tank Agitation • Fill Clean Water Rinse Tank • Rinse Agitation System • Rinse Solution Tank • Rinse Spray Boom Plumbing • Spray • Unload Actual valve configuration will vary, depending on...

Farm King Operation Instructions - Section B Farm King Operation Instructions - Section B Centrifugal Pump Pump operation is very important. The following must be followed when operating a centrifugal pump. Proper pump operation will make your system operate with minimal maintenance and down time. Failure to follow the manufacturer's pump operation instructions will void the pump warranty. The pump must never be run in a non-flooded condition. Operating the pump in a non-flooded condition will cause extensive seal damage and possible pump damage. To verify the pump is flooded, visually...