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565 Trailer Sprayer
Parts and Operator’s
Manual
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565 Trailer Sprayer Patent Pending TO THE OWNER ® Congratulations on your selection of a Redball Model 565 Trailer Sprayer. ® Redball Sprayers have earned a reputation of providing a durable sprayer throughout the U.S. and Canada. ® Redball 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 maint
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565 Trailer Sprayer Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Section A Safety First 1 Safety Instructions for Operation 2 Safety Decal Placement 5 Operation Instructions Section B Inspect Unit 1 System Overview 1 Hitch 2 Liquid Tanks & Cradle Frame 2 Sprayboom & Nozzles 2 Liquid Pumping & Plumbing 3 Centrifugal Pump 4 Hydraulically Driven Centrifugal Pump 4 PTO Driven Centrifugal Pump 5 Fill Solution Tank 5 Fill Solution Tank, Utilizing Eductor (Optional) 6 Fill Solution
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565 Trailer Sprayer Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Connection & Startup Section C Connection 1 Hitch 1 Visual Inspection 2 Axles 2 Fixed Row Crop Width Axles 2 Tire Weight Capacities 3 Hydraulics 5 Hydraulically Driven Pumps Centrifugal Pump 5 Hydraulic SprayBoom Control 6 Solution Spray Control System 7 Light System Seven Pin Connector 8 Foam Marker 8 Storage Section D Storage 1 Sprayer Winterization 2 Maintenance, Service & Troubleshooting Section E Liquid Tank, Frame and Plumbing 1
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Safety Instructions Section A 3-07
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Safety Instructions Section A Safety First Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the causes or hazards before an accident occurs..... and doing something about them. Regardless of the care used in the design and construction of this equipment, there are some areas that cannot be completely safeguarded without interfering with the accessibility and efficiency of operation. THIS MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SE
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Safety Instructions Section A Safety Instructions for Operation 1. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THIS REDBALL SPRAYER UNTIL HE OR SHE HAS READ THIS MANUAL AND IS COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERA- TION PROCEDURES. Observe the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING listed below at all times! THE BEST KIND OF SAFETY IS A CAREFUL OPERATOR Always wear protective clothing, goggles, respirator and gloves CAUTION when handling chemicals. Safety instructions fur
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565 Trailer Sprayer - 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 insure it is in good working order. 7. Do not operate this unit if any defect or malfunction exists. Pay particular attention to safety feat
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Safety Instructions Section A ® SAFETY DECALS ON A REDBALL 565 TRAILER SPRAYER P/N 002439 2 1 P/N 002438 P/N 004774 P/N 004773 P/N 004772 5 4 3 P/N 004775 6 7 P/N 004776 8 9 P/N 30000000 P/N 30000001 5 3-07 Section A
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Safety Instructions Section A SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT 6 Ref-016805B 3-07 Section A
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Safety Instructions Section A ® SAFETY DECALS ON A REDBALL 565 TRAILER SPRAYER Boom Decals P/N 005499 P/N 002439 2 1 5 4 3 7 3-07 Section A
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Safety Instructions Section A SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT 015890A 8 3-07 Section A
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Safety Instructions Section A NOTES: 9 2-07 Section A
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Operation Instructions Section B Inspect Unit Check machine thoroughly for screws, bolts, fittings, etc., IMPORTANT which may have come loose during transport or operation. Prior to loading with chemical, the operator needs to test the sprayer with water only to ensure the system is intact prior to CAUTION putting chemical into the system. Test to verify application at the desired rate and all components work correctly. System Overview ® The Redball Model 565 Trailer Spra
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Operation Instructions Section B Hitch Verify hitch is correctly attached to the tractor. See Section C for connection procedures. 1.) Towing tractor must weigh 12,000 pounds to ensure adequate stopping ability. Refer to your trac- IMPORTANT tor manufacturer rating capabilities. Clevis Hitch Safety Chain 2.) Do not tow sprayer over 20 MPH. Main Product Liquid Tank & Steel Saddle A polyethylene tank is supported by a structural steel saddle. The tank is strappe
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Operation Instructions Section B Main Line Liquid Pumping & Plumbing Filter The liquid system begins with a suction line supplying a centrifugal pump. This pump is powered via tractor hydraulics or PTO shaft and provides flow to the sprayer. The pump and plumbing have been config- ured to provide for the following functions: • Fill Solution Tank • Fill Solution Tank, Utilizing Eductor Regulating • Fill Solution Tank, With Tank Agitation Valve • Fill Clean Water Rinse Ta
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Operation Instructions Section B Figure 1 Centrifugal Pump Vent Pump operation is very important. The following must be Line followed when operating a centrifugal pump. Proper Product Tank pump operation will make your system operate with mini- Pump mal maintenance and down time. Failure to follow the manufacturer’s pump operation instructions will void Suction Line the pump warranty. Ideal The pump must never be run in a non-flooded condition. Operating the pump in a
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565 Trailer Sprayer - Operation Instructions Section B There are two basic rules to follow when operating a hydraulically driven centrifugal pump: IMPORTANT 1. Never run the pump in a “non-flooded” condition. 2. Always have the correct oil flow to the pump motor. Always read and follow the pump manufacturer’s operational instructions. Turn off a hydraulically driven centrifugal pump using the “float” posi- IMPORTANT tion of the tractor’s hydraulic valve. This allows the motor to stop slowly h
