AJ-401 LH

PLUS
English version - MI-0117

1874

MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS JACTO S.A. EDITION: 08/99

Rua Dr. Luiz Miranda, 1650
CODE: 783332
17580-000 - Pompéia - SP - Brazil
Tel: +55 14 452 1811 - Fax: +55 14 452 1306
E-mail: impex@jacto.com.br
 INTRODUCTION

The agrochemicals application is necessary to achieve higher and economical production.

However, as it is a work that can bring risks to the human being, environment and crops, Jacto

has always been concerned with the proper use of its spraying machineries in an efficient

and safe way.

Therefore, read carefully and understand thoroughly this manual before operating this sprayer

and keep it always at hand when handling this sprayer for quick consult in case you are not quite

sure of some operation or adjustment.

Should your doubt persist, please contact your Jacto dealer.

MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS JACTO S.A.

CONTRIBUTING TO THE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT.

IDENTIFICATION PLATE

Your sprayer has a plate showing its model and serial number.

This information is very important so that Jacto can keep records of eventual modifications

made on the material used and on its construction characteristics.

In requesting replacement parts or maintenance, always specify the model and serial number

of your sprayer for prompt and efficient service.

Nº DA MÁQUINA

Sprayer's name Sprayer's no.

MÁQUINA:

Model MODELO: Weight

SÉRIE: PESO: kg
Series MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS JACTO S.A - CGC 55.064.562/0001-90
POMPÉIA - S.P. - MADE IN BRAZIL

Jacto is trademark registered by Máquinas Agrícolas Jacto S.A.

JACTO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN

WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety instructions
Handling agricultural sprayers ....................................................................................... 05
Handling agrochemicals ................................................................................................ 06
Presentation of sprayer
AJ-401-LH PLUS ............................................................................................................ 07
Main components of sprayer
Pump ............................................................................................................................... 08
Flow rate regulating valve .............................................................................................. 08
In-line filter ....................................................................................................................... 09
Spout ............................................................................................................................... 09
Nozzles ............................................................................................................................ 09
PTO shaft ........................................................................................................................ 09
Spout cap ........................................................................................................................ 10
Fan housing cover .......................................................................................................... 10
Filling unit ........................................................................................................................ 10
Operational procedures ..................................................................................................... 11
Choosing the ideal tractor ................................................................................................. 12
Setting up tractor ................................................................................................................ 13
Mounting the sprayer to the tractor ................................................................................... 15
Operation and adjustments
Spray application technology ........................................................................................ 16
Spraying conditions ....................................................................................................... 17
Selecting the spray swath .............................................................................................. 17
Calibrating the sprayer .................................................................................................. 18
Determining the spout flow rate .................................................................................... 19
Ultralow volume application (UBV) ............................................................................... 19
Low, medium and high volume applications ................................................................ 20
Tractor's path and spout inclination .............................................................................. 22
Adjusting the auxiliary rotary atomizer .......................................................................... 22
Diluting the agrochemicals ............................................................................................ 23
Maintenance
Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 24
Components .................................................................................................................... 24
Belt tension ..................................................................................................................... 25
Lubrication table ............................................................................................................. 25
Lubrication points ........................................................................................................... 25
PTO shaft ........................................................................................................................ 26
Decals ............................................................................................................................. 27
Winter storage ................................................................................................................ 28
Trouble-shooting ............................................................................................................. 29
General care
Handling agricultural sprayers and chemicals ............................................................. 30
After spraying ................................................................................................................. 30
Statement of limited warranty ............................................................................................ 31

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HANDLING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS
OWNER / OPERATOR:
This sprayer was carefully designed and built so 0481

as to give you the maximum production, saving, easy

operation and safety.
Therefore, you or anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain and work around this sprayer must
read and understand this manual thoroughly in order to
be familiar with all the operating and maintenance
procedures and safety information related to this
sprayer. All accidents can be prevented if all the safety
instructions are correctly followed.
Moreover, always keep this manual at hand for
quick review in case of doubt.

ATTENTION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS PROPERLY WILL RISK YOUR
OWN LIFE AS WELL AS THE LIFE OF PEOPLE
WORKING AND LIVING AROUND YOU.
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0355 This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages.

When you see it, be alert to any possibility of personal injury or death.
Keep all the decals on the sprayer and replace them if missing or
illegible.

- Before operating this sprayer, read carefully and understand thoroughly this manual.
- Do not allow untrained people to operate this sprayer because this can cause serious injuries or
fatal accidents.
- Do not modify this sprayer in any way because this can impair the function and risk your safety.
- Keep away children, aged people and animals while operating, servicing this sprayer and even
when the sprayer is stored.
- In the delivery of your sprayer, have your Jacto dealer instruct you on the assembly, operation,
maintenance and warranty in detail.
- Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts.
- Never use loose clothing or mittens while working around the sprayer.
- Do not travel at high speeds.
- Always stop tractor engine, disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to stop
before servicing, adjusting or repairing the sprayer.
ATTENTION: Do not touch PTO shafts, belts, fans or any other moving part while the
sprayer is running.
- Only unhitch the sprayer on firm and level ground.
- Keep your sprayer in thorough repair.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HANDLING CHEMICALS
Chemical products are classified in four categories of toxicity. According to their toxicity level,
there is a special recommendation of appropriate protective equipment.
As your safety concerns first, we list below all the protective equipment recommended for
handling chemical products of the category 1 which includes high toxicity level chemicals.
This way, all the possibilities of serious illness and death are eliminated.

Obligatory individual protective equipment for handling and spraying chemicals:

- Long-sleeved working clothes
- Impermeable apron or coverall
- Impermeable gloves
- Impermeable wide-brimmed hat
- Boots
- Special protective masks equipped with
appropriate filters for each type of product 0478

CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CLASSIFICATION

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LABEL COLOR ON
TOXICITY LEVEL
CHEMICALS CONTAINER
I HIGH RED
II MODERATE YELLOW
III LOW BLUE
IV LIGHT GREEN

DIRECTIONS
- Read and follow all instructions on the chemicals manufacturer's label.
- Keep the chemical products closed and in a dry and ventilated place.
- Use the chemical products in agriculture only.
- Keep away children, untrained people and animals.
- Handle the chemicals following recommendations of a technician.
- Always handle chemicals in a ventilated place and equipped with individual protective equipment.
- Use the application rate as per instructions on the labels.
- Do not make spray applications in the wind or hot weather.
- Do not drink, eat or smoke while spraying or handling chemicals.
- Keep children, untrained people and animals away from the application areas.
- Never blow through nozzles strainers, valves or pipelines by mouth.
- Do not store or transport chemical products together with food, medicines, people, animals.
- Make sure rivers, lakes, etc. will not be contaminated when washing out the sprayer.
- After spraying, take off all protective clothing and take a shower.
- In case of intoxication, go see a doctor immediately and show him the chemical products label.
- Never medicine an unconscious person through mouth.
- Do not re-use the chemical products containers for other purposes. Consult an
agronomist on how to discard empty containers of chemical products.

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 PRESENTATION OF SPRAYER
Main spout
AJ-401 LH PLUS
Curve duct
Cap

Control valve
Spout
adjustment
handle
Tank
In-line filter

Fan

Filling unit

PTO shaft
Pump
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Length (ft) ................................................................................ 4.75745

Width (ft) .................................................................................. 3.77315
Height (ft) ................................................................................. 6.562
Weight (lb) ............................................................................... 507.15
Tank
- Capacity (gal) ....................................................................... 105.68
- Material ................................................................................. Polyethylene (plastic)
Pump
- Model .................................................................................... Centrifugal (single rotor)
- Flow rate (gpm) .................................................................... 31.704
- Rotation (rpm) ...................................................................... 3,628
Spray volume
- Minimum (gpa) ...................................................................... 0.1069
- Maximum (gpa) ..................................................................... 45.967
Spray swath
- Without wind ......................................................................... 49.215 ft
- With wind at 3.107 mph ........................................................ 82.025 ft
- With wind at 6.214 mph ........................................................ 98.43 ft
Fan
- Rotation (rpm) ...................................................................... 3,630
- Air speed (mph) .................................................................... 144.1648
- Air volume (cfs)..................................................................... 62.8518
- Power consumption (HP) ..................................................... 12.8
Working speed (mph) .............................................................. From 1,2428 to 3.7284
Total power consumption (HP) ................................................ 14.5

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 MAIN COMPONENTS OF SPRAYER
PUMP
The pumps mounted to Jacto cannon sprayers Centrifugal pump
have flow rate ranging from 29.062 up to 39.63 gpm. (Single rotor)
These pumps can be single-stage (one
rotor) or dual-stage (two rotors), as shown in
the section PRESENTATION OF SPRAYER -
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
The combination of a high flow rate pump
with low power consumption allows the use of a
powerful fan, making this cannon sprayer one
of the most efficient unit as regards operational
performance.
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FLOW RATE REGULATING VALVE FLOW RATE REGULATING VALVE

This valve allow to calibrate your cannon
sprayer by setting the lever within a scale from 0
to 4, giving flow rates ranging from 2.642 to 8.7186
gpm.

1636

IN-LINE FILTER
This sprayer is equipped with two in-line filters: one for the main spout and one for the auxiliary
rotary atomizer. These filters have 80 mesh and optimize the filtering of the chemical mixture flow
to the nozzles.
NOTE:
The arrow indicates the
CHARACTERISTICS chemical flow direction.

Maximum working pressure .......... 150 psi

Filtering element mesh .................. 80
Hose fitting.................................... ø 1/2"

ASSEMBLING 3121
Make sure the pressure hose is connected in the direction indicated
by the arrow embossed on the filter body.

ATTENTION
- Clean the filter whenever filling the tank, or when necessary.
- Do not exceed the recommended pressure (150 psi).

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 MAIN COMPONENTS OF SPRAYER
SPOUT
The main spout can be easily adjusted both vertically and horizontally. As the adjustment
handle is located in a convenient position to the tractor's driver, it can be adjusted even during the
application. In addition, it has an auxiliary rotary atomizer to cover the area close to the tractor,
thus improving the quality of applications.

Main spout

Auxiliary rotary
atomizer 1875

NOZZLES
The job of the nozzles is to generate droplets and distribute them uniformly over the area being
sprayed.
Flow, size and distribution vary according to the air volume generated by the fan. Therefore,
always work as directed in the operator's manual.

1875 Dosage
Main spout unit

Auxiliary
rotary
atomizer
Dosage cell

PTO SHAFT
The PTO shaft has plastic protection guards to prevent the rotating male and female tubes from
touching the operator or his clothes, thus reducing the accidents, as well as from damaging the crop.
Also, at the end that is connected to the sprayer there is a unlocking system to relieve
overcharges in the transmission.

0007

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 MAIN COMPONENTS OF SPRAYER
SPOUT CAP
This cap is designed to prevent insects or
birds from making their nests in the spout. Unlock
it before starting to spray; it will be kept open
by the own air flow, without hindering the spray.
After finishing the spray application, lock the
cap again.
1875
FAN HOUSING COVER
This cover is specifically designed to allow to
clean the fan housing; just unscrew it.
ATTENTION: Always clean the fan housing
before mounting the sprayer to the tractor to
avoid any kind of damage.
After cleaning, re-install the cover.

Spout cap

Fan housing
cover

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FILLING UNIT
1- Set the spout valve lever (1) to turn off.
2- Put 5.284 gallons of water in the tank.
3- Connect the filing unit hose (3) through quick fitting to the filling unit valve (2) and keep the filling
unit (4) at the same height of the valve (2).
4- Set the lever of the filling unit valve (2) to the intermediate position so that the hose (3) is
completely full of water.
5- Set the filling unit valve lever (2) to the working position.
6- Put the filling unit (4) in the clean water source.
7- Engage the PTO with 540 rpm.
8- Set the filling unit valve lever (2) to the filling position.
9- After filling, set the filling unit lever (2) back to the working position.
Spout lever (1) 1635

On

Off
1626
1
Filling unit valve (2)

2
Filling
Working
3 4
Intermediate 1657

ATENTION:
Only fill the sprayer's tank in places appropriate for this purpose or through
appropriate vehicles (trucks, trailers, etc.). Do not collect water from rivers, lakes,
dams, streams, brooks, etc. by using the sprayer's return system.

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 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Sprayer type
Stage Procedure
Trailer 3 point
Use individual protective clothing ..................................... X X
Do not work at high speeds ............................................. X X
Spraying Do not spray against the wind ......................................... X X
Do not travel with boom lifted or unlocked ....................... X X
Take care with electricity supply cables .......................... X X
Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying ....................... X X
After spraying, dispose of all protective clothing and take a
shower ............................................................................ X X
Check if all components are intact .................................. X X
Receiving the Check the components of accessories box .................... X X
sprayer Require trained person to instruct about assembling,
operating and servicing components and accessories ... X X
Check if the hitch pin is original ....................................... X -
Check if the three-point hitch pins are original ................. - X
Check if the hitch pins have cotter pins ...........................
Using the sprayer X X
Check the overlaps of the PTO shaft ..............................
for the first time X X
Remove the tractor's drawbar .........................................
Raise to the highest the tractor's hydraulic arms ............ - X
X X
Adjust the control valve position to avoid impacts while
turning .............................................................................
X -
Check if the grease fittings are filled ................................
X X
Check if the oil is on the level on the components ........... X X
Calibrate the tires ............................................................ X -
Retighten the tank nuts and lug nuts ............................... X -
Whenever filling Clean the suction or line filters ........................................ X X
the tank Clean nozzles and their strainers .................................... X X
Clean nozzles, strainers and filters ................................. X X
Check the grease fittings and joint pins ........................... X X
Every day or Check the oil level on the pumps and gear box ............... X X
every 10 hours Wash the inside and outside of the sprayer .................... X X
Check for damage on the paint and repaint ..................... X X
Check for oil leakage and stop it ...................................... X X
Store the sprayer in a dry, ventilated and indoor place .... X X

First 30 hours Change for the first time the pump oil.............................. X X
Retighten the bolts on the tank, axle and wheels.............. X -

Change the oil of the pump and gearbox .........................

Tighten the belts .............................................................. X X
Every 100 hours Clean and check the pressure regulator components .... X X
X X
Clean the inside and outside of the sprayer, and paint the
parts subject to corrosion with a mixture of lubricating oil at
80% and diesel oil at 20% ............................................... X X
Service the pump ............................................................ X X
Every 500 hours Change hydraulic oil ........................................................ X -
or annually Change the oil of the gearbox .......................................... X X
Retighten the bolts of tank, wheels, axle, etc. ................. X -
Change the grease of the wheel hub ............................... X -

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 CHOOSING THE IDEAL TRACTOR
PROCEDURE

- Check the sprayer weight in the sprayer's identification plate.

- Check the capacity of the sprayer's tank.
- Check in the technical specifications table the total power consumption required.
Example:
- Sprayer weight = 507.15 lb
- Tank capacity = 105.68 gallons
- Total power consumption = 14.5 HP

1- Considering the power consumption

The tractor's engine power must be at least 90% higher than the power required to run the
sprayer.
Example:
- Power required by the sprayer = 14.5 HP
- Tractor recommended: with minimun nominal power of 27.5 HP

2- Considering the lift capacity of the hydraulic system

The lift capacity of the tractor's hydraulic system must be higher than empty sprayer weight
added to the weight equivalent to the tank capacity.
Example:
- Empty sprayer weight ................ 507.15 lb
- Tank capacity ........................... 105.68 gal (approximately 882 lb)
- Tractor recommended: with lift capacity of hydraulic system higher than 1,389.15 lb.

ATTENTION
The figures above are specifically mentioned in order to direct you on how to
proceed to choose the ideal tractor to which you are to mount your sprayer.

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 SETTING UP TRACTOR
ADJUSTING PARTS TO HITCH TO THE TRACTOR'S THREE-POINT SUSPENSION
ATTENTION: The instruction below is an example of what should be done for properly hitching
the sprayer to the tractor's three-point suspension. To exemplify we have used the Ford 4600
tractor. However, you should proceed as directed in the operator's manual of your tractor.

TIE ARM OF THE LEFT BAR

To adjust the length of the left lift arm to the proper position, loosen the pin and turn the lower half
(2) of the lift arm.
NOTE: The grease fitting (1) should point up.
0032

LEVELLING BOX
To adjust the transversal levelling of the sprayer, turn the crank (1) located on the levelling
box.
0005

ADJUSTING THE THIRD POINT

Release the lock (1) and turn the sleeve (2) to adjust the length of the third point arm. During
transport, fasten the plate of the third point bar to the pin (3) of the frame.
0033

LOCK

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 SETTING UP TRACTOR
ADJUSTING PARTS TO HITCH TO THE TRACTOR'S THREE-POINT SUSPENSION
THIRD POINT FRAME
The third point frame has two positions (1 and 2) to install the third arm and two positions (3
and 4) to install the frame lower pin.
Thus there are four different positions for this assembly.

0034

HOLES POSITION 0036

The positions of the holes vary according to the duty to be
done.

Third arm's
position Frame Duty kind

No. 1 No. 4 Ultra-light

No. 1 No. 3 Light
No. 2 No. 4 Medium
No. 2 No. 3 Heavy

STABILIZING CHAINS
The stabilizing chains should be installed to limit the lateral movement of the sprayer hitched
to the three-point system.
These chains should be adjusted according to the boom of the sprayer to be used. To adjust
them, relieve the lock nut (1) and turn the adjusting nut (2), as necessary, and retighten the lock nut.

0035

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 MOUNTING THE SPRAYER TO THE TRACTOR
- Remove or pull the tractor's drawbar
aside.

Tractor's
drawbar

0012

- Mount the sprayer to the tractor's three-

point suspension and level it as shown in the
figure beside.

h h
1634

- Adjust the tractor's hydraulic lift lever so

that the sprayer is not raised too high.

Height
adjustment
0021

- Adjust the PTO shaft. If necessary, cut 0009

+/- 0.1968 in +/- 0.1968 in
the male and female tubes so that, after
connecting the sprayer, it has the overlaps
recommended in the figure beside.
A

NOTE: Align the forks as shown by "A".

ATTENTION
Before cutting the tubes, check for all possibilities of movement of the sprayer
on the lift arms and third point.
Make sure the hitch pins locks are correctly installed.
For instructions in detail, refer to the section MAINTENANCE - PTO SHAFT.

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 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
SPRAY APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY
A successful spray application does not depend only on a good sprayer or correct use of the
chemicals but also on factors to be determined in the field under specialized orientation.
Among these factors, some concepts should be part of a criterion of evaluation so that positive
results may be attained within the pest control program.
- Ideal time - Application rate
- Safety - Good coverage
- Sprayer operational condition - Well trained operator

IDEAL TIME
The ideal time for spraying should be chosen according to the chemical product characteristics,
as well as to the field conditions:
- Infestation level of pests, diseases and weeds;
- Infection level of diseases;
- Growing stage of weeds;
- Weather conditions.

SAFETY
When spraying your crops, you must make sure there will be no risk to people, animals and
environment. Avoid spraying at hotter times, with humidity below 55% or under windy conditions.
Do not allow the operator to handle chemicals and spraying machinery without the proper
individual protective clothing.

CORRECT APPLICATION RATE

Any type of application requires that the rate be maintained during the whole spraying work. This
will be possible when you have a good sprayer properly calibrated.
This calibration can be obtained through practical methods or formulas. Please refer to the
section OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS - CALIBRATING THE SPRAYER.

GOOD COVERAGE
You have a good coverage when the whole target is sprayed with uniform distribution, with no risk
to the environment and with good results in the pest control.
The application rate does not have influence on the treatment results. Therefore good coverages
can be attained even with different rates, which may vary according to operational and regional
factors.

IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW STRICTLY THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE
CHEMICALS MANUFACTURER'S LABEL.
ALWAYS FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF A TECHNICIAN WHEN HANDLING AND
APPLYING CHEMICALS.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE SPRAYER IS IN GOOD OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
BEFORE STARTING THE SPRAYING JOB AND EMPLOY A WELL TRAINED
OPERATOR.

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 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
IMPROPER CONDITIONS TO SPRAY:
- With strong wind and high temperature.
- Against the wind.

1339 1338

PROPER CONDITIONS TO SPRAY

- Cooler times of the day, that is, early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
- Always with the (light) wind.

1337 1336

IMPORTANT:
- Always use appropriate individual protective
equipment such as: working clothes, mask, gloves,
etc.

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SELECTING THE SPRAY SWATH

Select the spray swath according to the
SPRAY SWATH (ft)
plant growing stage, kind of pest or disease, CHEMICALS
chemicals to be applied and weather WORK
MAXIMUM
BEGINNING
conditions.
The table beside show some suggestions
Fungicides 49.215 82.025
of spray swath. In course of the applications,
the operator should determine the spray swath
most appropriate to the working conditions. Insecticides 65.62 98.43
IMPORTANT:
- Always spray at cooler times of the day. Herbicides for
pasture 49.215 98.43
- The rotation of PTO must be 540 rpm.
- Spray with light wind (maximum of 6.214 mph).
- Make sure the swath determined is being
sprayed.

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 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
SPRAYER CALIBRATION
The safety of people, animals and environment depends on correct spray applications. Therefore,
we list below important operational procedures.

WHEN HANDLING CHEMICALS WHEN OPERATING SPRAYER

- Follow strictly the instructions on the labels.
- Use individual protective clothing recommended.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke.
- Choose a ventilated place.
- Wash with water and soap the parts of the body
touched by chemicals.
- Check for the proper working conditions of the
sprayer.
- Do not blow by mouth nozzles, valves or tubes.
- Do not spray against the wind.
- Do not spray at sunny times
- Use individual protective clothing recommended.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke.

REMEMBER!
You are responsible for the success of the application.

PROCEDURE
The calibration of the sprayer can be done by calculating the the spray volume through the
following formula:

SPRAY VOLUME (gpa) Where:

F . 495 (gpa) V - Spray volume (gpa)
V=
S.A F - Total nozzles flow rate (gpm)
A - Spray swath (ft)
NOZZLES FLOW RATE (gpm)
S - Tractor speed (mph)
V.S.A (gpm) 495 - Conversion unit
F=
495

EXAMPLE:
Spray volume .................................. 16.035 gpa
Spray swath .................................... 82.025 ft
Speed .............................................. 2.4856 mph

V x S x A (gpm) 16.035 x 2.4856 x 82.025 (25) F= 6.605 gpm

F= F=
495 495

ATTENTION
The figures shown in the example above are illustrative only. The correct calibration
must be done according to the recommendations of technician.

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 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
DETERMINING THE SPOUT FLOW RATE
Different flow rates can be obtained through setting of the flow rate regulating valve, as well as
through shifting of dosage unit on the main spout and dosage cell on the auxiliary rotary atomizer.
1636 1875

Flow rate Dosage unit

regulating valve
Dosage cell

PROCEDURE
- Choose an even ground and level both the sprayer and spout.
- Fill the tank and mark the water level.
- Set the flow rate regulating valve and run the tractor with 540 rpm at the PTO.
- Spray for one minute and again fill the tank up to the level previously marked and note the quantity
of water sprayed.
- Repeat this operation several times and take the average.
ATTENTION
TO INCREASE THE VOLUME: TO DECREASE THE VOLUME:
- Raise the setting of the flow regulating valve. - Reduce the setting of the flow regulating valve.
- Reduce the spray swath. - Extend the spray swath.
- Reduce the tractor speed (keep 540 rpm at - Increase the tractor speed (keep 540 rpm at
the PTO). the PTO).
ATTENTION
Calibrate the sprayer so as to achieve the best results
without causing damage to the environment.

ULTRA LOW VOLUME APPLICATION

Use:
1628 MAIN SPOUT AUXILIARY ROTARY ATOMIZER 1660

Seat with screen

Two-orifice Dosage cell

dosage unit (yellow)

FLOW RATE REGULATING

0 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
VALVE SETTING

FLOW RATE (fl.oz) 10.82 14.20 18.60 27.39 45.99 52.42 54.45 54.45

ATTENTION: The flow rates above were achieved with the product "Solvente UBV". The flow
rate can vary according to the liquid viscosity. So to obtain more actual figures one
recommends to determine the flow rate with the agrochemical to be applied.

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 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
CHECKING THE FLOW RATE
- Unfasten the rotary atomizers. 1633

- Set the flow regulating in the desired position.

- Run the sprayer and collect the chemical flow in a
container for one minute. Keep the rotary atomizers at the
same level.
The liquid collected will correspond to the flow rate of
the rotary atomizers in liters per minute. One minute

SPRAY VOLUME
ULTRALOW AND LOW VOLUME APPLICATION
HOW TO USE THE TABLE
- Check the spray swath, tractor speed and spray volume wished.
- The number found in the intersection of the spray volume line with the tractor speed column will
correspond to the total flow rate required.
- Next, check in the page before this the flow rate figure which is closest to the flow rate got in
the table below to have the setting of the flow rate regulating valve.

SPRAY SWATH (ft)

49.215 65.62 82.025 98.43

SPRAY TRACTOR SPEED (mph)
VOLUME
(gpa) 1.86 2.48 3.11 3.73 1.86 2.48 3.11 3.73 1.86 2.48 3.11 6,0 1.86 2.48 3.11 3.73

TOTAL FLOW RATE (onças por minuto)

0.1069 2.5 3.4 4.2 5.0 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.8 4.2 5.6 7.0 8.4 5.0 6.8 8.4 10.1

0.1603 3.79 5.1 6.3 7.6 5.1 6.8 8.4 10.1 6.3 8.4 10.5 12.7 8.5 10.1 12.7 15.2

0.2138 5.1 6.8 8.4 10.1 6.8 9.0 11.3 13.5 8.4 11.2 14.1 16.9 11.1 13.5 16.9 20.3

0.2672 6.3 8.4 10.5 12.7 8.4 11.3 14.1 16.9 10.5 14.1 17.6 21.1 12.7 16.9 21.1 25.4

0.3207 7.6 10.5 12.7 15.2 10.5 13.5 16.9 20.3 12.7 16.9 21.1 25.4 15.2 20.3 25.4 30.4

0.3741 8.9 11.9 14.8 17.7 11.9 15.7 19.7 23.7 14.8 19.7 24.6 29.6 17.7 23.7 29.6 35.5

0.4276 10.1 13.5 16.9 20.3 13.5 18.0 22.5 27.0 16.9 22.5 28.2 33.8 20.3 27.0 33.8 40.6

0.4810 11.4 15.2 19.0 22.8 15.2 20.3 25.4 30.4 19.0 25.3 31.7 38.0 22.8 30.4 38.0 45.6

0.5345 12.7 16.9 21.1 25.6 16.9 22.5 28.2 33.8 21.1 28.2 35.2 42.3 25.4 33.8 42.3 50.7

EXAMPLE OF READING
- Spray swath .................................................................... 82.025 ft
- Tractor speed ................................................................. 3.7284 mph
- Spray volume .................................................................. 32.07 gpa
- Flow rate required ........................................................... 25.4 onças/min.
- Flow rate regulating valve setting ..................................... between 1.5 and 2.0 (according to
the table in the page before this)

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 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
LOW, MEDIUM AND HIGH VOLUME APPLICATIONS
Use:
1627 MAIN SPOUT AUXILIARY ROTARY ATOMIZER 1660

Seat with screen

18-orifice Dosage cell

dosage unit (brown)

FLOW RATE REGULATING VALVE

FLOW RATE TIME TO EMPTY THE TANK

SETTING (gpm) (min)

0 3.04 35
1.0 3.43 31
1.5 3.97 27
2.0 5.81 18
2.5 6.87 15
3.0 7.66 14
3.5 8.06 13
4.0 8.19 12

SPRAY VOLUME
SPRAY SWATH (ft)

49.21 65.62 82.02 98.43

FLOW RATE TRACTO SPEED (mph)
REGULATING
VALVE SETTING 1.24 2.17 3.11 3.72 1.24 2.17 3.11 3.72 1.24 2.17 3.11 3.72 1.24 2.17 3.11 3.72

SPRAY VOLUME (gpa)

0 24.6 14.0 9.8 8.2 18.4 10.6 7.4 6.1 14.7 8.4 5.9 4.9 12.2 7.0 4.9 4.0

1.0 27.8 16.0 11.1 9.3 20.8 11.7 8.3 6.9 16.7 9.5 6.6 5.5 13.9 7.9 5.5 4.6

1.5 32.0 18.3 12.8 10.7 24.0 13.8 9.6 8.0 19.3 11.0 7.7 6.4 16.0 9.2 6.4 5.3

2.0 47.0 26.8 18.8 15.7 35.3 20.2 14.1 11.7 28.2 16.1 11.3 9.4 23.5 13.4 9.4 7.8

2.5 55.6 32.4 22.7 19.0 42.4 24.3 17.0 14.1 34.0 19.4 13.5 11.3 28.3 16.1 11.3 9.4

3.0 63.1 36.0 25.2 21.0 47.2 27.0 18.9 15.7 37.8 21.6 15.2 12.6 31.5 18.0 12.6 10.4

3.5 65.2 37.3 26.1 21.7 48.8 28.0 19.5 16.2 39.1 22.3 15.6 13.0 32.6 18.6 13.0 10.9

4.0 66.3 37.9 26.5 22.1 49.7 28.4 19.9 16.5 39.8 22.8 15.9 13.2 33.1 18.9 13.2 11.0

EXAMPLE OF READING
- Spray swath .............................. 82.02 ft - Spray volume ............................ 13.0
- Tractor speed ........................... 3.72 mph - Flow rate valve setting ............... 3.5

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 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRACTOR PATH AND SPOUT INCLINATION
The figures below show how to make the spray application and adjust the spout according to the
tractor speed and wind direction.

Without wind
(spout slightly
inclined upward)

With wind of up to 6.214 mph

(spout in the horizontal)

1632

ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY ROTARY ATOMIZER

Adjust the auxiliary rotary atomizer so that the spray covers the area close to the tractor to avoid
failures in the application.
1631
Spout

Auxiliary rotary
atomizer

ATTENTION: - Turn off the spout before stoping or maneuvering the tractor.
- Never spray against the wind.
- Never spray with strong wind.
- Never spray during hotter times.

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 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
DILUTING THE AGROCHEMICALS

ATTENTION
NEVER run the sprayer for with less than 13.21 gallons of water in the tank
to avoid damage to the pump.

Always use the following individual protective

Impermeable
clothing when handling chemicals: wide-brimmed Goggles
- Impermeable wide-brimmed hat hat
Mask
- Goggles
Long-sleeved
- Mask
working
- Long-sleeved working clothes clothes
- Impermeable gloves
- Impermeable boots
Impermeable Impermeable
boots gloves

0003

PREPARING THE CHEMICAL MIXTURE

ATTENTION

0031 0006

- Read carefully the chemicals manufacturer's - Pour the chemicals into a bucket with little
label. water and stir up.

0013 0011

- Add water until filling the bucket up. - Pour the solution into the sprayer's tank.
- Stir until the mixture is homogeneous. - Install the tank lid and make sure there is no
leakage.

ATTENTION
ALWAYS FOLLOW TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN
HANDLING AGROCHEMICALS.

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 MAINTENANCE
GUIDELINES
After the first working hours, check if the bolts, nuts, clamps on the tanks, wheel and axle are
well installed. Retighten them if necessary.
Daily, after finishing the spray application, put clean water in the tank, remove the nozzles and
run the sprayer till empty.
Clean and reinstall the nozzles.
Clean the main filter.
Rinse off the inside and outside of the sprayer.

ATTENTION
NEVER WASH SPRAYERS OR INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN OR
CLOSE TO RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, BROOKS, DAMS, ETC.

Take off and wash the individual protective clothing separated from other clothes.
Take a shower with plenty of water and soap and change your clothes.
These procedures will avoid future problems caused by strainer, nozzle and tube obstructions
and prolong the sprayer's life, as well as protect yourself.

COMPONENTS
IN-LINE FILTER IN-LINE FILTER
The frequency of filter cleaning depends on the
quality of water and type of chemicals applied.
Clean the filter when filling the tank or whenever
necessary.

3121

MAIN SPOUT AUXILIARY ROTARY ATOMIZER

Remove the dosage unit from the spout daily or Clean the parts of the auxiliary rotary atomizer
whenever necessary. daily or whenever necessary.
1627 1660

Dosage unit

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 MAINTENANCE
BELT TENSION
Check the belts tension periodically. To stretch them proceed as follows:
PROCEDURE
1 - FAN BELT (A)
- Loosen the nut of the tension belt (E2) and slacken the belt (B).
- Loosen (E1) and turn it until obtaining the tension recommended.
- Tighten the nut of the tension belt (E1).
- Turn (E2) until obtaining the tension recommended for the belt (B).
- Tighten the nut of the tension belt (E2).
2 - DRIVE PULLEY BELT
- Looosen the nut of the tension belt (E2) and turn it until obtaining the tension recommended.
Tighten the belt nut.
3 - PUMP BELT (C)
- Loosen the screws (3) e (4).
- Slide the pump until obtaining the tension recommended.
- Retighten the screws (3) and (4), observing the alignement of the pulleys (P1) and (P2).
1630
2.205 lb TENSION (E1) A P1
0.118 to 0.196 in
2.205 lb
C

0.275 to 0.394 in 3

2.205 lb
P2
0.118 to 0.196 in B 4

TENSION (E2)

LUBRICATION TABLE
RECOMMEDED
SPRAYER LOCATION SPECIFICATION FREQUENCY
PRODUCTS
Multifak EP-2 (Texaco)
PTO shaft, Lithium base Mobilgrease 77 (Mobil Oil)
AJ-401-LH spout grease Lubrax GMA-2 (Petrobrás) Daily
fangles NLGI-2 Beacom EP-2 (Exxon)
and similar products

LUBRICATION POINTS
1658 1659

For instruction in
detail, refer to the section
MAINTENANCE - PTO
SHAFT.

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 MAINTENANCE
CONVENTIONAL PTO SHAFT
ATTENTION: ALWAYS STOP THE SPRAYER AND TURN OFF THE
TRACTOR'S ENGINE BEFORE SERVICING THE PTO SHAFT.
01- CONNECTING
- Check the PTO shaft length.
- Adjust the length by cutting the
tubes and protection guards
proportionately. 0500 0501

Note: File and remove all burrs.

- Lubricate the male and female
tubes.
- Connect the PTO shaft and install
the safety chain.
0491 0502
Note: Leave some slack on the
chain considering angular
0492
movements.
ONLY OPERATE WITH
- Disengage the PTO when making PTO SHAFT EQUIPPED
sharp turns. WITH PROTECTION
GUARDS.

02- SERVICING 0503

a) DISASSEMBLING
1- Remove the lock screw.
2- Turn the guard cone until the indicated position.
3- Pull the guard cone.
4- Remove the sliding ring.

0496 0499 0493

b) ASSEMBLING
5-Clean and lubricate the male
and female tubes.
6-Install the sliding ring into the
fitting with the grooves pointing
0494 0495
toward the tube.

7-Install the protection guards. 8-Turn the guard cone until the 9-Install the lock screw.
indicated position.
0503

0497 0498

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 MAINTENANCE
DECALS
Jacto sprayers have several decals aiming to direct on the use and maintenance as well as to
warn about dangerous and damageous locations and procedures.
Keep them in place because they are important for the operator and people working and
standing around the sprayer.

DESCRIPTION CODE

ADESIVO AJ-401 LH .................................................................................. 429308

TESTE FINAL (Portuguese, Spanish, English) .......................................... 013169

PERIGO: NÃO FIQUE PRÓXIMO AO CARDÃ... ..................................... 039396

(Port., Sp. Eng.)

ATENÇÃO: PRODUTOS QUÍMICOS PODEM... ........................................ 039420

ATENÇÃO: É NECESSÁRIO O USO DE PROTETORES... ....................... 360255

(Port., Sp., Eng.)

ATENÇÃO: MONTAR OS GARFOS CONFORME... .................................. 428631

(Port., Sp., Eng.)

ATENÇÃO: MANTENHA TODOS OS PROTETORES EM... ..................... 360230

(Port., Sp., Eng.)

ATTENTION
REPLACE THE DECALS IN CASE OF DAMAGE OR ILLEGIBILITY.
YOU MAY ORDER THEM THROUGH THE PART NUMBERS
SPECIFIED ABOVE.

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 MAINTENANCE

WINTER STORAGE

ATTENTION: In regions where temperatures drop to 32º F or less, the water accumulated in the
pump can freeze and cause serious damage.

1672
1671 Fillin unit valve Spout valve

Filling
Working

Working
Intermediate

Filter 1626

PROCEDURES

- Empty the tank completely by removing the drain plug and setting the filling valve to the intermediate
position.
- Set the control valve lever to turn on so that the water in the circuit flows.
- Check visually if the tank and other components were drained.
- Repeat this operation after every spraying day during the winter.

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 MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
1673

Nozzles
valve

Tank

Hoses

In-line
Filling unit
filter
valve

Pump Filling unit

hose

PROBLEMS - CAUSES - CORRECTIONS

a - TOTAL LACK OF PRESSURE
INDICATION: No liquid flow

PROBLABE CAUSES CORRECTIONS

1- Lack of water. Fill up the tank.

2- Clogged tank outlet. Check for impurities in the tank.

Open the filter shut off valve. If it continues, take the filter cover out
3- Dirty filter.
and check for impurities in the water flow.
Verify if all of the connections of the system are well tightened and
4- Ain entering the system. with o-ring. If it continues, check for damage on the hoses. Replace
them if necessary.

5- Pump seal damaged. Replace the mechanical seal.

6- Position of the filling unit valve lever. Check if it is set to the working position.

b - DEFICIENT PRESSURE

PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS

1- Low PTO rpm. Increase the PTO rpm to 540.

See item a-4 above.

2- Air entering the system.

3- Pump seal damaged. See item a-5 above

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 GENERAL CARE

HANDLING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS AND CHEMICALS

We warn the owners and users that the UNREASONABLE USE of this sprayer and chemicals

applied may cause damage to people, properties, animals and environment.

Read carefully and understand thoroughly this manual and the recommendations of the

chemicals manufacturers.

Follow strictly the instructions for proper use of this sprayer and chemicals to ensure more safety

and efficiency when spraying your crops.

AFTER SPRAYING

ATTENTION: Avoid leaving chemical mixture residues in the tank. For the last pass, prepare

the chemical solution in enough quantity to spray the remaining of the crop.

- Empty completely the tank and wash thoroughly the sprayer in a proper decontamination

place.

- Wash the inside and outside of the sprayer with clean water and detergent.

- Disassemble and clean each nozzle assembly with fine brush, water jet or compressed air.

- Dry, lubricate and store the sprayer in a dry and covered place.

- Repaint the damaged metallic parts to prevent corrosion.

- Spray the mettalic parts with a mixture of lubricating oil at 80% and diesel oil at 20% to

prevent corrosion.

- Take off and wash the individual protective clothing separately from other clothes.

DANGER
SAFETY OBSERVATION
OPERATING THIS SPRAYER WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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 STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS JACTO S.A. warrants the equipment described herein and agrees to repair
or replace parts and components which, under normal operation and wear, following the technical
recommendations, show DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP.

WARRANTY PERIOD:
- One (1) year from the purchase date by the original retail purchaser.

WARRANTY APPLICATION:
Jacto or its authorized representative shall honor this warranty, if any part or component shows confirmed
defect in workmanship.
IT SHALL BE UNDERSTOOD THAT THE REPLACEMENT OF ASSEMBLIES SUCH AS PUMPS,
CONTROL VALVES, ENGINES, TRANSMISSIONS, HYDRAULIC PISTONS AND SIMILAR ONES SHALL
ONLY BE PERFORMED IN CASE THAT THE DEFECT CANNOT BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING
PARTS AND/OR COMPONENTS, NEW OR RECONDITIONED, ACCORDING TO RULES OR
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.

THIS WARRANTY IS NULL AND VOID IF:

- Equipment is not used in accordance with the INSTRUCTION MANUAL, overwork or accidents.
- Improper preventive maintenance or performed by unauthorized people.
- Modification of the equipment in any way from the original design.
- Change, damage, or loss of the product identification plate.
- Utilization of parts and components not supplied by JACTO.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE ORIGINAL RETAIL
PURCHASER, AND RETURNED TO JACTO DEALER WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
- Parts considered as normal maintenance such as: filtering elements, belts, hoses, nozzles, pistons,
pressure gauges, as well as usual maintenance, adjustments, retightening, lubrication and painting.
- Parts which show wear or tear due to use, UNLESS THEY SHOW DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP,
ASSEMBLY OR MATERIAL.
- Hydraulic, lubricating oils and grease.
- Injuries of personal or material nature to the user, owner, or third parties.
- Additional charges resulting from paralyzation and repair of the equipment.
- Freight charges, pick up and delivery charges.
- Damages of any nature resulting from action of gases or liquids used in the equipment.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Defective parts replaced under warranty period shall be property of JACTO.
- Eventual delays in performing services do not confer to the owner the right to indemnity or to extension
of the warranty period.
- JACTO reserves the right to change its products or to interrupt manufacturing the equipment.
- THIS LIMITED WARRANTY shall be understood by its expressed terms, and no one in anyway subject
to JACTO shall be authorized to modify or amplify the conditions prescribed herein.
- In case of need for warranty request, call for the authorized dealer supplying all information required for
a prompt compliance. Do not forget the identification of the equipment, total hours of work, and the
noticed defect.

FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BECOME EFFECTIVE THE PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD FOUND
IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL MUST BE FILLED IN AND RETURNED TO YOUR JACTO DEALER.
THIS CARD MUST BE SIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER, INDICATING THAT HE HAS
READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL.
FURTHER THE RETAILING DEALER HAS EXPLAINED TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. IN NO CASE WILL WARRANTY BE SUPPLIED UNTIL THIS CARD
PROPERLY COMPLETED AND SIGNED IS ON FILE WITH JACTO RETAILING DEALER.

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 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
INVOICE NUMBER: DATE: / /
RETAILING DEALER:
PHONE: CITY: STATE:
SPRAYER: MODEL:
SERIES: SPRAYER No.: PUMP No.:
ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER:
ADDRESS: PHONE:
CITY: STATE:
PURCHASE DATE BY THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER: / /
THE WARRANTY IS IN FORCE AS OF THIS DATE: / /
RETAIL PURCHASER SIGNATURE:

Original retail purchaser's copy

PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD

INVOICE NUMBER: DATE: / /
RETAILING DEALER:
PHONE: CITY: STATE:
SPRAYER: MODEL:
SERIES: SPRAYER No.: PUMP No.:
ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER:
ADDRESS: PHONE:
CITY: STATE:
PURCHASE DATE BY THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER: / /
THE WARRANTY IS IN FORCE AS OF THIS DATE: / /
RETAIL PURCHASER SIGNATURE:

URGENT
RESPOND WITHIN 30 DAYS
FIRST CLASS POSTAGE REQUIRED