Hardi COMMANDER Plus Series Operator's Manual

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15HARDI® COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUALHydraulics - standard joystick handleInstallation of handle1. Attach the control handle/joystick A to the hydrauliclever that operates the double acting outlet to beused. The universal mounting bracket B is veryflexible and a number of different mounting positionscan be used.2. Connect the plug C to the tractor’s 12V powersystem. Try to hook-up the handle as close aspossible to the battery power supply. HARDI ® recom-mends using an electric distribution box (ref. no.817925) to ensure a good power supply to various12V attachments.Note: Check with your dealer or tractor operator’smanual for the best location to hook up the 12V sys-tem.Note polarity: BROWN wire = Positive (+)BLUE wire = Negative (-)3. Connect electric plug D from sprayer’s hydraulics toplug E on handle.Hydraulic systemConnection requirements for HZ booms are:• One single acting outlet for the lift function of thespray boom• One double acting outlet for the folding function• 12 Volt electric supplyNote: The hydraulic system requires an oil capacity ofapproximately 0.8 GPM (3 liters) and a minimumpressure of 1,950 PSI (130 bar).BE SURE TO HOOK UP HYDRAULIC LINESPROPERLY!ENSURE HYDRAULIC LINES HAVE NOT BEENDAMAGED DURING SHIPPING.ESCAPING HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURECAN PENETRATE THE SKIN CAUSING SERIOUSINJURY. AVOID THIS HAZARD BY RELIEVINGPRESSURE BEFORE DISCONNECTING HYDRAU-LIC LINES.ENSURE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT BEFOREAPPLYING PRESSURE, SEARCH FOR LEAKS WITHA PIECE OF CARDBOARD NOT YOUR HANDS!IMPROPER HOOK-UP CAN CAUSE DANGEROUSBOOM MOVEMENTS AND/OR DAMAGE TO THESPRAYER HYDRAULICS.DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE NEAR A HYDRAULICBOOM IN OPERATION.ALWAYS SHUT TRACTOR OFF WHEN CONNECT-ING, SERVICING OR ADJUSTING BOOM.Make sure that the hydraulic couplers are clean beforeconnecting to the tractor’s remote outlets.IMPORTANT! Due to the variation in tractorhydraulic systems and capacities, care shouldbe exercised when initially operating thesprayer hydraulic cylinders. It is advisable to adjust thehydraulic flow control down to the minimum rate beforeoperating the system. Adjust/increase the flow controlafter the system is bled of any air, if necessary.Sprayer setupHydraulic leverABCDE