RAPTOR 2540-3240-4240-5240 (40 km/h)*

regulation
(E.C.T. = Regulation by pressure sensor)

82.490-C ENGLISH © BERTHOUD Agricole 12/2015

To be read attentively
and kept for further reference
Sprayer safety, checks and maintenance: see manual No. 82.471
C-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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CONTENTS

1. General and safety___________________________________________________ 5

(See manual No. 82.471)
1.1. Technical specifications RAPTOR 2540 - 3240 - 4240 - 5240 6
1.2. Tracks and tyres 9
1.3. Dimensions 13
1.4. Table of weights 14
1.5. Descriptive plates 15
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. C-TRONIC regulation________________________________________________ 19
(See manual No. 82.510)
4.1. Characteristics of the OMEGA pump 20
4.2. Presentation of the C-TRONIC control box 21
4.3. Presentation of the -PILOT multifunction joystick 21

5. Centrifugal pump functions________________________________________ 23

5.1. Adjustment of the DUALMATIC valves 24
5.2. Filling 25
5.3. Incorporation hopper 26
5.4. Spraying 28
5.5. Transferring 29
5.6. Rinsing operations 30

6. Other sprayer functions____________________________________________ 35

6.1. Mixing operation 36
6.2. Draining the tank 36
6.3. NIVELEC electric gauge 36
6.4. NIVOMATIC electric gauge (optional) 36
6.5. Handwash tank 36
6.6. Rinsing tank 38
6.7. Rinsing the main tank 38
6.8. Height and slope indexes 38
6.9. Ladder 38
6.10. Height of the boom 38
6.11. External washing device (optional) 40
6.12. External washing procedure 40

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7. Maintenance of the sprayer________________________________________ 41
(See manual No. 82.471)
7.1. Practical recommendations for the servicing of your sprayer 42
7.2. Checks before spray season 42
7.3. Foaming in the tank 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
7.8. Delivery filter 44
7.9. Protection against oxidising agents 44
7.10. Servicing the boom 44
7.11. OMEGA pump protection 45

8. Spraying circuits___________________________________________________ 47
8.1. Spraying circuit RAPTOR 2540 48
8.2. Spraying circuit RAPTOR 3240 - 4240 - 5240 50

9. Note on the treatments carried out during the season____________ 52

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 1. GENERAL
AND
SAFETY

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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 1.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RAPTOR 2540 - 3240 - 4240 - 5240

RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR

S Series O Option Not available
2540 3240 4240 5240

CHASSIS Chassis made of fabricated rectangular structural sections

Mechanical air compressor with pneumatic blowgun S S S S
Pneumatic suspension unit (1 front, 1 rear) S
Pneumatic suspension unit (2 front, 1 rear) S
Pneumatic suspension unit (2 front, 2 rear) S S
4 hydraulic shock absorbers S S S S
Oscillating rear axle S S S S

ENGINE Diesel, TIER 3, water-cooled engine

DEUTZ, 6-cylinder, turbocharged, 175 HP (129 kW) S S
DEUTZ, 6-cylinder, turbocharged, 217 HP (160 kW) O S
DEUTZ, 6-cylinder, turbocharged, 245 HP (180 kW) O S

DIESEL TANK 310 l 360 l 360 l 360 l

TRANSMISSION Hydrostatic transmission

A4VG90+90 A4VG90+90 A4VG125+125 A4VG125+125
Driven by REXROTH variable delivery pump (HP3210) (HP3210) (HP3211) (HP3211)
Oil tank capacity 110 l 110 l 110 l 110 l
4-wheel drive with built-in dynamic brakes S S S S
Low-speed hydraulic engines MCR10 FR axle
FR axle
High-speed variable displacement engines from 20 to 55 cm3 RR axle
RR axle
FR axle FR axle
High-speed variable displacement engines from 28 to 80 cm3
RR axle RR axle
Built-in hydromechanical locking front / rear S S S S
Steep slope blockage at front and rear S S S
Speed regulation: HYDROPILOT S S S S
Automotive road driving S S S S
Towing gear (release of clutch of hydraulic motor for towing) S S S S

SPEED
Fields 16-19 km/h 16-22 km/h 16-22 km/h 16-22 km/h
Road 39 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h

STEERING
2-wheel drive S
Electronic 4-wheel drive with automatic recentring O S S S
Field operation, 2-wheel drive S S S S
Field operation, 4-wheel drive O S S S
Crab-walking O S S S
Rear slope correction O S S S
Wheelbase 3.80 m 3.90 m 4.45 m 4.45 m

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 RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR
S Series O Option Not available
2540 3240 4240 5240

OMEGA dual turbine centrifugal pump for PTO regulation

(dual control: interior and exterior)
PUMP
Flow rate: 550 litres/minute at 3 bar
Max. pressure: 8 bar

TANKS
Main tank 2500 l 3200 l 4200 l 5200 l
Rinsing tank 260 l 440 l 450 l 450 l
Handwash tank S S S S

FILLING AND FILTRATION

Filling by manhole or external suction S S S S
Incorporation hopper (25 litres) and cans rinsing with hydraulic
S S S S
lifting
Filling filter filtration (sieve, 8/10 mesh) S S S S
Delivery filter filtration (1/4 turn filter, 4/10 mesh) S S S S
Delivery filter double filtration (booms from 36 m) S S

Electronic regulation using the BUS CAN technology.

C-TRONIC REGULATION (see manual No. 82.510) The C-TRONIC box can control all the functions of the
sprayer.
-PILOT multifunction wireless joystick (boom and spraying
S S S S
control)

IMPLEMENTATION
BERLOGIC with DUALMATIC: manually-controlled valve
S S S S
blocks
DUALELEC IV: motorised valve blocks (see manual No. 82.487) O O O O
DUALELEC V: motorised valve blocks (see manual No. 82.487) O O O O
Electric mixing disconnect control O O O O
Electric mixing disconnect control and NIVOMATIC gauge with
O O O O
filling automatic stop
External washing with automatic hose reel O O O O

GAUGES
NIVELEC gauge (see manual No. 82.494) S S S S
NIVOMATIC gauge with buzzer (see manual No. 82.494) O O O O
NIVOMATIC gauge with buzzer and filling automatic stop (see
O O O O
manual No. 82.494)

BOOMS
24 - 28 - 30 24 - 28 - 30 24 - 28 - 30 24 - 28 - 30
AXIALE II boom (see manual No. 82.486)
32/33 m 32/33 m 32/33 m 32/33 m
24 - 28 - 30 24 - 28 - 30 24 - 28 - 30 24 - 28 - 30
DDL II boom (see manual No. 82.488)
32/33 m 32/33 m 32/33 m 32/33 m
AXIALE boom (see manual No. 82.515) 36/38 m 36/38 m
36/38 36/38
EKTAR B2 boom (see manual No. 82.513)
40/42 m 40/42 m
EKTAR B3 boom (see manual No. 82.514) 36/38 m 36/38 m
Resetting the slope correction (AXIALE II / DDL II) O O O O
Resetting the variable geometry (AXIALE II / DDL II) O O O O

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 RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR
S Series O Option Not available
2540 3240 4240 5240

BOOMS (continuation)
Resetting the slope correction and variable geometry
O O O O
(AXIALE II / DDL II)
SLANT CONTROL (AXIALE II / DDL II): UC4 (see manual
O O O O
No. 82.506), UC5 (see manual No. 82.507)
TOTAL CONTROL: UC4 (see manual No. 82.506), UC5 (see
O O O O
manual No. 82.507)
QUADRIX nozzle holder S S S S
Nozzle holder at the ends O O O O
Nozzles (see manual No. 82.467) As standard: 4 sets of nozzles

CAB
Suspended panoramic vision cab S S S S
Pressurised with carbon filter S S S S
Heating S S S S
Automatic air-conditioning S S S S
MP3 auto radio S S S S
Reinforced soundproofing S S S S
UTAC-approved laminated windscreen S S S S
Tinted windows S S S S
2 electrical rear-view mirrors S S S S
Pivoting pneumatic seat S S S S
Cab access ladder with hydraulic lift S S S S
Folding seat in cab O O O O

ROAD LIGHTS
Lighting in accordance with highway code S S S S
Gyrolight S S S S
6 front and 2 rear work lamps S S S S
Sound alarm for rear movement S S S S
2 work lamps for booms from 24 to 33 m O O O O
4 work lamps for booms from 36 to 42 m O O O O

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Set of 4 mudguards O O O O
Additional PTO (85 l/min, 200 bar) O O O O
Antifreeze pump for pneumatic circuit (recommended with the
O O O O
pneumatic anti-drip option)
Prearrangement for automatic steering by GPS O O O O
Raised access option for control station (compulsory for ground
O O O O
clearance 1.40 m, 1.60 m, 1.80 m)
TWINLIFT (forbidden with EKTAR B3 boom) O O O
Semi-continuous circulation O O O O
Continuous circulation (pneumatic anti-drip) O O O O
Powered valve to cut out the circulation return O O O O
ACS (simplified control assistance) O O O O
PASS TRONIC to modulate the dose O O O O
Pack -TECH: control box dedicated to GPS-assisted spraying
O O O O
(see manual No. 82.519)

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 1.2. TRACKS AND TYRES

MECHANICAL VARIABLE TRACK FEATURE HYDRAULIC VARIABLE TRACK FEATURE

GROUND
CLEARANCE RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR
2540 3240 4240 5240 3240 4240 5240
1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.40 m 1.80 to 2.40 m
1.05 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m
2.50 to 3.05 m 2.50 to 3.05 m 2.40 to 3.04 m
1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m
1.10 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m
2.20 to 3.00 m 2.20 to 3.00 m 2.40 to 3.04 m 2.40 to 3.04 m
1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.40 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.40 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m
1.25 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m
2.50 to 3.05 m 2.50 to 3.05 m 2.20 to 3.00 m 2.20 to 3.00 m 2.40 to 3.04 m 2.40 to 3.04 m 2.40 to 3.04 m
1.80 to 2.40 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m
2.00 to 2.70 m
1.40 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m
2.50 to 3.05 m 2.50 to 3.05 m 2.20 to 3.00 m 2.20 to 3.00 m 2.40 to 3.04 m 2.40 to 3.04 m
1.80 to 2.40 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m 1.80 to 2.25 m
2.00 to 2.70 m
1.60 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m 2.00 to 2.70 m
2.50 to 3.05 m 2.50 to 3.05 m 2.20 to 3.00 m 2.20 to 3.00 m 2.40 to 3.04 m
2.00 to 2.70 m
1.80 m
2,50 to 3,05 m

S Series O Option Not available

Tyres RAPTOR 2540 - Mechanical variable track feature

TYRES Track: 1.80 m to 2.25 m Track: 2.00 m to 2.70 m Track: 2.50 m to 3.05 m
Ground clearance: 1.05 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
270/95 R 48 and 270/95 R 38 1.80 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
300/95 R 46 and 320/85 R 38 1.80 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
340/85 R 46 and 340/85 R 36 1.80 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
420/85 R 38 and 420/85 R 30 1.90 m 2.35 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.60 m 3.05 m
460/85 R 38 and 460/85 R 30 1.95 m 2.40 m 2.15 m 2.85 m 2.65 m 3.05 m
Ground clearance: 1.25 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
270/95 R 48 and 270/95 R 38 1.80 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
300/95 R 46 and 320/85 R 38 1.80 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
340/85 R 46 and 340/85 R 36 1.85 m 2.30 m 2.05 m 2.75 m 2.55 m 3.05 m
420/85 R 38 and 420/85 R 30 2.00 m 2.45 m 2.20 m 2.90 m 2.70 m 3.05 m
460/85 R 38 and 460/85 R 30 2.00 m 2.45 m 2.20 m 2.90 m 2.70 m 3.05 m
Ground clearance: 1.40 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
270/95 R 48 and 270/95 R 38 --- --- 2.25 m 2.95 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
300/95 R 46 and 320/85 R 38 --- --- 2.25 m 2.95 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
Ground clearance: 1.60 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
270/95 R 48 and 270/95 R 38 --- --- 2.40 m 3.00 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
300/95 R 46 and 320/85 R 38 --- --- 2.40 m 3.00 m 2.50 m 3.05 m

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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 Tyres RAPTOR 3240 - Mechanical variable track feature
TYRES Track: 1.80 m to 2.40 m Track: 2.00 m to 2.70 m Track: 2.50 m to 3.05 m
Ground clearance: 1.05 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
270/95 R 48 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
300/95 R 46 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
300/95 R 52 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
340/85 R 48 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
380/90 R 46 2.00 m 2.50 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
420/85 R 38 1.85 m 2.45 m 2.05 m 2.75 m 2.55 m 3.10 m
460/85 R 38 2.00 m 2.45 m 2.05 m 2.75 m 2.55 m 3.10 m
520/70 R 38 2.00 m 2.45 m 2.20 m 2.80 m 2.70 m 3.10 m
Ground clearance: 1.25 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
270/95 R 48 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
300/95 R 46 1.82 m 2.42 m 2.02 m 2.72 m 2.50 m 3.07 m
300/95 R 52 1.82 m 2.42 m 2.02 m 2.72 m 2.50 m 3.07 m
340/85 R 48 1.82 m 2.42 m 2.02 m 2.72 m 2.50 m 3.07 m
380/90 R 46 2.00 m 2.50 m 2.20 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
420/85 R 38 2.00 m 2.60 m 2.20 m 2.90 m 2.70 m 3.10 m
460/85 R 38 2.02 m 2.62 m 2.22 m 2.92 m 2.72 m 3.10 m
520/70 R 38 2.15 m 2.75 m 2.35 m 3.05 m 2.85 m 3.10 m
Ground clearance: 1.40 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 2.00 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
Ground clearance: 1.60 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 2.25 m 2.55 m 2.25 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.05 m
Ground clearance: 1.80 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 --- --- 2.40 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.05 m

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

Tyres RAPTOR 3240 - Hydraulic variable track feature

TYRES Track: 1.80 m to 2.40 m Track: 2.00 m to 2.70 m Track: 2.40 m to 3.04 m
Ground clearance: 1.05 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
270/95 R 48 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.40 m 3.04 m
300/95 R 46 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.40 m 3.04 m
300/95 R 52 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.40 m 3.04 m
340/85 R 48 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.45 m 3.10 m
380/90 R 46 2.00 m 2.50 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.14 m
420/85 R 38 1.85 m 2.45 m 2.05 m 2.75 m 2.45 m 3.15 m
460/85 R 38 2.00 m 2.45 m 2.05 m 2.75 m 2.45 m 3.15 m
520/70 R 38 2.00 m 2.45 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.70 m 3.30 m
Ground clearance: 1.25 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
270/95 R 48 1.80 m 2.40 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.40 m 3.04 m
300/95 R 46 1.82 m 2.42 m 2.02 m 2.72 m 2.42 m 3.09 m
300/95 R 52 1.82 m 2.42 m 2.02 m 2.72 m 2.42 m 3.09 m
340/85 R 48 1.82 m 2.42 m 2.02 m 2.72 m 2.45 m 3.10 m
380/90 R 46 2.00 m 2.50 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.14 m
420/85 R 38 2.00 m 2.60 m 2.20 m 2.90 m 2.45 m 3.15 m
460/85 R 38 2.02 m 2.62 m 2.22 m 2.92 m 2.45 m 3.15 m
520/70 R 38 2.15 m 2.75 m 2.35 m 3.05 m 2.70 m 3.30 m

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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 Tyres RAPTOR 4240 and RAPTOR 5240 - Mechanical variable track feature
TYRES Track: 1.80 m to 2.25 m Track: 2.00 m to 2.70 m Track: 2.20 m to 3.00 m
Ground clearance: 1.10 m - 1.25 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 1.82 m 2.25 m 2.02 m 2.70 m 2.22 m 2.90 m
320/90 R 54 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.20 m 2.70 m 2.25 m 2.90 m
340/85 R 48 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.30 m 3.00 m
380/90 R 46 2.00 m 2.30 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.30 m 3.00 m
420/80 R 46 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.20 m 2.90 m
460/85 R 38 2.02 m 2.45 m 2.20 m 2.90 m 2.40 m 3.10 m
480/80 R 46 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.20 m 2.90 m
520/85 R 38 2.10 m 2.45 m 2.25 m 2.90 m 2.45 m 3.10 m
520/85 R 42 2.10 m 2.45 m 2.25 m 2.90 m 2.45 m 3.10 m
580/70 R 38 2.10 m 2.45 m 2.25 m 2.90 m 2.45 m 3.10 m
620/70 R 38 2.25 m 2.45 m --- --- --- ---
650/65 R 42 2.25 m 2.45 m --- --- --- ---
Ground clearance: 1.40 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 2.25 m 2.30 m 2.25 m 2.70 m 2.25 m 2.90 m
Ground clearance: 1.60 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 2.25 m 2.43 m 2.25 m 2.85 m 2.40 m 3.05 m

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

Tyres RAPTOR 4240 - Hydraulic variable track feature

TYRES Track: 1.80 m to 2.25 m Track: 2.00 m to 2.70 m Track: 2.40 m to 3.04 m
Ground clearance: 1.10 m - 1.25 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 1.82 m 2.25 m 2.02 m 2.70 m 2.40 m 3.05 m
320/90 R 54 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.20 m 2.70 m 2.40 m 3.05 m
340/85 R 48 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.15 m
380/90 R 46 2.00 m 2.30 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.15 m
420/80 R 46 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.15 m
460/85 R 38 2.02 m 2.45 m 2.20 m 2.90 m 2.60 m 3.20 m
480/80 R 46 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.20 m
520/85 R 38 2.10 m 2.45 m 2.25 m 2.90 m 2.60 m 3.20 m
520/85 R 42 2.10 m 2.45 m 2.25 m 2.90 m 2.65 m 3.20 m
580/70 R 38 2.10 m 2.45 m 2.25 m 2.90 m 2.65 m 3.20 m
620/70 R 38 2.25 m 2.45 m --- --- --- ---
650/65 R 42 2.25 m 2.45 m --- --- --- ---
Ground clearance: 1.40 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 2.25 m 2.30 m 2.25 m 2.70 m 2.45 m 2.90 m
Ground clearance: 1.60 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 2.25 m 2.43 m 2.25 m 2.85 m 2.45 m 3.05 m

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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 Tyres RAPTOR 5240 - Hydraulic variable track feature
TYRES Track: 1.80 m to 2.25 m Track: 2.00 m to 2.70 m Track: 2.40 m to 3.04 m
Ground clearance: 1.10 m - 1.25 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 1.82 m 2.25 m 2.02 m 2.70 m 2.40 m 3.05 m
320/90 R 54 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.20 m 2.70 m 2.40 m 3.05 m
340/85 R 48 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.15 m
380/90 R 46 2.00 m 2.30 m 2.10 m 2.80 m 2.50 m 3.15 m
420/80 R 46 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.15 m
460/85 R 38 2.02 m 2.45 m 2.20 m 2.90 m 2.60 m 3.20 m
480/80 R 46 2.00 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 2.70 m 2.50 m 3.20 m
520/85 R 38 2.10 m 2.45 m 2.25 m 2.90 m 2.60 m 3.20 m
520/85 R 42 2.10 m 2.45 m 2.25 m 2.90 m 2.65 m 3.20 m
580/70 R 38 2.10 m 2.45 m 2.25 m 2.90 m 2.65 m 3.20 m
620/70 R 38 2.25 m 2.45 m --- --- --- ---
650/65 R 42 2.25 m 2.45 m --- --- --- ---
Ground clearance: 1.40 m Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
300/95 R 52 2.25 m 2.30 m 2.25 m 2.70 m 2.45 m 2.90 m

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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 1.3. DIMENSIONS

C
D
A

Boom width (in m) A B C D

Overall
EKTAR EKTAR Total Max. Ground Wheelbase Track
AXIALE DDL II width
B2 B3 length height clearance
24 24 8.84 m
3.825 m 1.80 m
RAPTOR 28 28 8.64 m
1.05 m 3.80 m 2.55 m to
2540 30 30 2.25 m
9.44 m 4.00 m
32/33 32/33
24 24 8.96 m
3.825 m 1.80 m
RAPTOR 28 28
1.05 m 3.90 m 2.55 m to
3240 30 30 8.73 m 2.40 m
4.00 m
32/33 32/33
24 24 9.55 m
28 28
2.55 m
30 30 9.32 m
32/33 32/33 1.80 m
RAPTOR
4.00 m 1.10 m 4.45 m to
4240 36/38 10.10 m 2.25 m
36/38 10.60 m 2.91 m
40/42 10.10 m
36/38 10.435 m 2.55 m
24 24 9.55 m
28 28
2.55 m
30 30 9.32 m
32/33 32/33 2.25 m
RAPTOR
4.00 m 1.10 m 4.45 m to
5240 36/38 10.10 m 2.70 m
36/38 10.60 m 2.91 m
40/42 10.10 m
36/38 10.435 m 2.55 m

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 ON-ROAD OPERATING CONDITIONS
The RAPTOR is approved for on-road operation at 40 km/h as an agricultural
tractor.
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.

1.4. TABLE OF WEIGHTS (in kg)

RAPTOR 2540 RAPTOR 3240

Kerb Kerb Kerb Gross Gross Gross Kerb Kerb Kerb Gross Gross Gross
Boom weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight
Axle 1 Axle 2 Total Axle 1 Axle 2 Total Axle 1 Axle 2 Total Axle 1 Axle 2 Total

AXIALE II 24 3372 3773 7145 4425 5955 10380 4525 3920 8445 5815 6565 12380
AXIALE II 28 3405 3810 7215 4455 5995 10450 4560 3950 8510 5845 6600 12445
AXIALE II 30 3575 4000 7575 4608 6202 10810 4755 4120 8875 6015 6790 12805
AXIALE II 32/33 3589 4016 7605 4621 6219 10840 4770 4130 8900 6030 6810 12840

RAPTOR 4240 RAPTOR 5240

Kerb Kerb Kerb Gross Gross Gross Kerb Kerb Kerb Gross Gross Gross
Boom weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight weight
Axle 1 Axle 2 Total Axle 1 Axle 2 Total Axle 1 Axle 2 Total Axle 1 Axle 2 Total

AXIALE II 24 4787 4263 9050 6561 7429 13990 4941 4209 9150 7092 7998 15090
AXIALE II 28 4824 4296 9120 6594 7466 14060 4979 4241 9220 7125 8035 15160
AXIALE II 30 5015 4465 9480 6763 7657 14420 5173 4407 9580 7294 8226 15520
AXIALE II 32/33 5031 4479 9510 6777 7673 14450 5189 4421 9610 7309 8242 15550
AXIALE 36/38 5220 4820 10040 6970 8010 14980 5270 4870 10140 7483 8597 16080
EKTAR B2 36/38 5220 4820 10040 7075 7905 14980 5270 4870 10140 7483 8597 16080
EKTAR B2 40/42 5550 4930 10480 7280 8140 15420 5600 4980 10580 7518 9002 16520
EKTAR B3 36/38 5710 5070 10780 7420 8300 15720 5760 5120 10880 7940 8880 16820

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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 is cold stamped, and located under the plate.

PRECICULTURE S.A. 51230 FERE-CHAMPENOISE CE

TYPE Numéro

PV Puissance Année

PTAC Charge maxi essieu avant

PTRA Charge maxi essieu arrière

réception n° du DRIRE Champagne-Ardenne

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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

417.576

418.6

On the hopper

48 . 89
- 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.

Inside the cover

417.465

497.971
PRECICULTURE S.A. 51230 FERE-CHAMPENOISE CE
Precision
PRECICULTURE plate
TYPE Numéro

PV Puissance Année

PTAC

PTRA
Charge maxi essieu avant

Charge maxi essieu arrière

on the rear right-hand side
Chassis No. réception n° du D E hampagne- rdenn e
of the chassis

It is very important to keep the safety stickers in location and in good condition as they draw your attention
to possible dangers and refer to the operator's manual.
Check their location on the sprayer and see their meaning in manual No. 82.471 (Sprayers safety, checks
and maintenance).

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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 the holes in the nozzles.

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 3. CHOICE OF NOZZLES
AND
TABLES OF FLOW RATES

See manual No. 82.467

"NOZAL nozzles"

4. REGULATION

See manual No. 82.510

" C-TRONIC regulation"

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 4.1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OMEGA PUMP
••Frame in machined cast iron.
••Drive by oil-cooled speed multiplier.
••Rotation speed of the double turbine: 3,900 rpm.
Note: This speed can be adjusted using the potentiometer located on the cab console (see page 23).
••Double liquid outlet: low and average pressure.
••The pressure of the OMEGA pump varies according to flow rate/min.

Characteristic curve

1000
Flow rate (l/min)

550 l/min Spraying with mixing

500 Mixing
Spraying without mixing

0
3 bar
0 5 10
Pressure (bar)

Example: 550 l/min at 3 bar.

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 4.2. PRESENTATION OF THE C-TRONIC CONTROL BOX
"Totals" key "Programme" key to access the programming from
(parcel, user, sprayer) spraying, parcel, sprayer, user...
"Escape" key "DUALELEC" key to control the
functions of the sprayer (spraying,
"Configuration" key rinsing...)
(language, brightness
of the screen, -PILOT
joystic connection...) Selection keys
user_1 DUALELEC Version 2.1
0.0 0 2.00
Km/h L/ha bar

Browser keys
"Information" key 50% 5780 L

(treatment in progress,
Validation key
sprayer, weather)

"Change of icon
page" key

Function icons Status of sections

Switches for individual

control of sections
"DUALELEC safety
R

state" key

C-TRONIC control box Keys for the variation of

switch on key the volume/ha or pressure

For starting-up and programming the C-TRONIC control box, see manual No. 82.510.

4.3. PRESENTATION OF THE -PILOT

MULTIFUNCTION JOYSTICK
Keys to control the spraying
Free keys or tracking axle or drawbar

Keys to control the controls

of the boom
Locks of boom + doubling with the "Deadman" key
blue button located at the rear Doubling function key

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BOOM KEYS
Reset of variable Right variable
geometries geometry raising

Right slope correction

Reset of Right variable

drawbar geometry lowering

Raising of boom

Lowering of boom
Slope correction reset
Left slope correction

Left variable Left variable

geometry raising geometry lowering

SPRAYING KEYS
Sequential spraying is aimed at changing the spraying status:
- If spraying open = closing of spraying.
- If spraying closed = opening of spraying.

D + : Change of status of D-: Entry into sequential mode.

sections from the inside to the Change of status of sections from
outside (opposite of D- key). the outside to the inside from the
right.

Main spraying:
Main opening / closing of
spraying.
Reset of sequential mode.

G + : Change of status of
sections from the inside to the
outside (opposite of G- key).

G-: Entry into sequential mode.

Change of status of sections from
the outside to the inside from the
left.

Note: A sequential control cycle of the spraying valves can only be started using the G- and D- keys (outside
keys).

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 5. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
FUNCTIONS

The internal combustion engine must be at idle

when engaging the centrifugal pump.

All the valve operations must be done with the engine at idle.
Power up the control box.

In cab

At the control
station

OMEGA pump speed

control potentiometer

OMEGA pump
interlock

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 5.1. ADJUSTMENT OF THE DUALMATIC VALVES
The main functions are listed on the Berlogic (list (1), figure 1).
To obtain the desired position, indexes (2), (3) and (4) must be placed opposite the arrows corresponding to
the function number in the list (1).

••To position the index (2):

- Turn the index using the two knobs.

••To position the index (3):

- Press the two knobs then turn.

••To position the index (4):

- Pull the two knobs then turn.

Diagram (5) illustrates the hopper.

BERTHOUD
6 11 7
4 8
3 9
2

1
5
10
5
1 EXTERNAL SUCTION
2 WATER INTAKE, MAIN TANK
3 WATER INTAKE, EXTERNAL SUCTION
4 WATER INTAKE, RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
5 SPRAYING
6 TANK CLEANING WITH RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
7 BOOM RINSING WITH RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
8 TRANSFERRING
9 FILTER CLEANING (PUMP OFF)
10 AUXILIARY SUCTION OPTION
2 3 4
11 EXTERNAL WASHING OPTION

1 4

3
10 6
3 10 5 7
2
1 9 7 11
4

6
8

8 11
5 1
2 3
9

4
1

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 5.2. FILLING
FILLING THE TANK
••Via the manhole (gravity):
- Open the cover on the top of the tank.
••By external suction device:
- Close the drain opening using the valve located under the tank (figure 2).
- Fill the centrifugal pump priming tank with water. To do this, remove the hexagon socket head screw (V)
located on the upper part of the pump body (figure 3).
••Filling without incorporation hopper using:
- Remove the plug from the quick coupling (B) (figure 4) and connect the fill hose.
- Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 01- ).
- Put the fill hose into the liquid to be suck.
- Engage the pump's hydraulic drive by pressing push-button (1).
- Bring the engine speed up to at least 1,200 rpm by raising switch (2).
- When the filling operation is finished, lower the switch (2) to reduce the engine speed.
- Press the push-button (1) to stop the pump drive.
- Disconnect the fill hose and replace the plug on the quick coupling (B).

2 2

B
3 4

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 5.3. INCORPORATION HOPPER
- This permits introduction, in alternation with water filling of the sprayer, of powders or liquid treatment products.
- This device ensures perfect product homogeneity in the water, and makes spraying operations easier.

OPERATION OF THE HOPPER (figure 5)

- Fill the tank partly (see filling operation page 25).
- Open the left-hand cover (1).
- Actuate switch (6) to lower the hopper. Open the cover (2).
- Fill the hopper with phytosanitary products.
3 possibilities:
1 - Water in the main tank used:
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 02- ).
2 - Water in the rinsing tank used:
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 04- ).
3 - Externally drawn water used:
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 03- ).
- Engage the pump's hydraulic drive by pressing push-button (5).
- Bring the engine speed up to at least 1,200 rpm by raising switch (7).
••To rapidly empty the hopper:
▪ Replace the cover (2).
▪ Open the valve (E) to position .
- The product is draw up into and incorporated in the sprayer tank.

RINSING THE HOPPER

3 possibilities:
1 - Water in the main tank used:
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 02- ).
2 - Water in the rinsing tank used:
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 04- ).
3 - Externally drawn water used:
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 03- ).
In the 3 cases:
- Open the fill valve (4) to position (figure 5) which actuates the rinsing boom (1) (figure 6).

RINSING THE CANS

3 possibilities:
1 - Water in the main tank used:
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 02- ).
2 - Water in the rinsing tank used:
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 04- ).
3 - Externally drawn water used:
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 03- ).
In the 3 cases:
- Open the fill valve (4) to position (figure 5).
- Position the product can on part (2) (figure 6).
- Press handle (3) (figure 5) to actuate the cleaning nozzle (3) (figure 6).
••After the incorporation operation:
▪ Close the fill valve (4) to position (figure 5).
▪ Finish the filling of the tank.
▪ When the filling is completed, disconnect the hose and replace the plug on the quick coupling (B) (figure 5).

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 1

E 7

R B
3

3
1

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 5.4. SPRAYING

PREPARATION OF THE C-TRONIC CONTROL BOX (figure 7)

- With the pump off:
▪ Power up the control box by pressing key (1), the screen lights up.
- Program the C-TRONIC control box (see manual No. 82.510).

SPRAYING CONTROL
Put the indexes on Berlogic function (figure 10) (DUALELEC option, choose function 05- ).

NOTE: Modulate mixing from to .

- Index (8) (figure 10) on = no mixing.
- Index (8) (figure 10) on = max. mixing.
With the DUALELEC option, perform 2 short pressings of the key on the C-TRONIC control box to
activate or deactivate the automatic mixing (see manual No. 82.510).
If the automatic mixing is deactivated, you can modulate mixing (by step of 25 %) using the keys next to
the icon:
- Press the key to increase mixing.
- Press the key to reduce mixing.

OPERATION (figure 8)
- Engage the pump's hydraulic drive by pressing push-button (3).
- Bring the engine speed up to at least 1,200 rpm by raising switch (4).

TO SPRAY
••With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7)
Main spraying open
- Press the key next to the icon to open
the spraying. Main spraying closed
••With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9)
- Press the key (6) of the -PILOT joystick.

TO STOP SPRAYING
PARTIAL STOP
••With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7)
- Raise the switch(es) (2) corresponding to the
sections that you wish cut.
••With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9)
- Press the key (5) or (7) corresponding to the
sections that you wish cut.
COMPLETE STOP
••With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7)
- Press the key next to the icon to close
the spraying.
••With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9) 1 2
- Press the key (6) of the -PILOT joystick. 7

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 8

3 BERTHOUD
6 11 7
4 8
3 9

4 2

1
10
5

1 EXTERNAL SUCTION
2 WATER INTAKE, MAIN TANK
3 WATER INTAKE, EXTERNAL SUCTION
4 WATER INTAKE, RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
5 SPRAYING

8 6 TANK CLEANING WITH RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)

7 BOOM RINSING WITH RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
8 TRANSFERRING
9 FILTER CLEANING (PUMP OFF)
10 AUXILIARY SUCTION OPTION
2 3 4
11 EXTERNAL WASHING OPTION

5 4
6
10
3 10 5 7
2
1 9 7 11
4

6
8

8 11
5 1
2 3

6 9

7
9 10

5.5. TRANSFERRING

TRANSFER OF LIQUID FROM THE TANK TO ANOTHER TANK

Put the indexes on Berlogic function (figure 10) (DUALELEC option, choose function 09- ).
- To transfer the liquid contained into the tank to a container, proceed as follows:
▪ Connect the fill hose to the quick coupling (R) (figure 5, page 27) and put the other end of the hose in a
container to recover the liquid from the tank.
▪ Engage the pump's hydraulic drive by pressing push-button (3) (figure 8).
▪ Bring the engine speed up to at least 1,200 rpm by raising switch (4) (figure 8).

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 5.6. RINSING OPERATIONS

1 - RINSING OF THE SPRAY CIRCUIT (BOOM)

Between 2 filling operations or when spraying with the same product is interrupted.
SEE PHASE 2 (page 32).

2 - RINSING OF THE MAIN TANK, HOPPER AND MIXING CIRCUITS -

SPREADING OF RESIDUES - RINSING OF THE SPRAY CIRCUIT
Between 2 spray operations with products of the same type (example: 2 fungicides).
SEE PHASE 1 (page 31), then PHASE 2 (page 32).

3 - COMPLETE RINSING OF THE SPRAYER

Rinsing is indispensable when changing from a product that may be detrimental to
the crop to one that is beneficial to the crop (example: changing from a herbicide to
a fungicide).
SEE PHASES 1, 2, 3 and 4 (pages 31 to 33).

1
BERTHOUD
6 11 7
4 8
3 9
2

1
10
5

1 EXTERNAL SUCTION
2 WATER INTAKE, MAIN TANK
3 WATER INTAKE, EXTERNAL SUCTION
4 WATER INTAKE, RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
5 SPRAYING
6 TANK CLEANING WITH RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
7 BOOM RINSING WITH RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
8 TRANSFERRING
9 FILTER CLEANING (PUMP OFF)
10 AUXILIARY SUCTION OPTION
2 3 4
11 EXTERNAL WASHING OPTION

4
10 6
3 10 5 7
2
1 9 7 11
4

2
6
8

8 11
5 1
2 3
9

11

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PHASE 1 -
RINSING OF THE MAIN TANK, HOPPER AND MIXING CIRCUITS WITH
THE TANK FULL OF WATER
(Use half of the rinsing tank; the other half will be used to rinse the spray circuit)
OPERATIONS PERFORMED IN THE FIELD

With the pump off.

- Power up the control box by pressing key (1) (figure 7, page 28).

RINSING THE MAIN TANK

•• Put the indexes on Berlogic function
(DUALELEC option, choose function 06- ).
- Spray circuit closed, engage the pump's hydraulic
drive by pressing push-button (3) (figure 8, page 29).
- Bring the engine speed up to at least 1,200 rpm by
raising switch (4) (figure 8, page 29).

RINSING THE INCORPORATION HOPPER

CIRCUIT
•• P lace the index (2) (figure 11) on Berlogic
function
(DUALELEC option, choose function 04- ).

RINSING THE MIXING CIRCUIT

•• Place the index (1) (figure 11) to position to
begin the mixing.
(DUALELEC option, perform 2 short pressings of the
key on the C-TRONIC control box to activate
the automatic mixing (see manual No. 82.510).

Note: After rinsing the circuits, crops can be sprayed with the liquid remaining in the bottom of the tank.
This procedure is particularly recommended and is considered good operating practice.

•• Put the indexes on Berlogic function

(DUALELEC option, choose function 05- ).
- Open the spraying:
With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7, page 28):
▪ Press the key next to the icon.
With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9, page 29):
▪ Press the key (6) of the -PILOT joystick.
- Then, to close the spraying:
With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7, page 28):
▪ Press the key next to the icon.
With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9, page 29):
▪ Press the key (6) of the -PILOT joystick.
- Lower the switch (4) (figure 8, page 29) to reduce the engine speed.
- Press the push-button (3) (figure 8, page 29) to stop the pump drive.

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PHASE 2 -
RINSING THE SPRAYING AND BOOM CIRCUITS WITH THE RINSING TANK
(With the rest of the water in the rinsing tank)
OPERATIONS PERFORMED IN THE FIELD

With the pump off.

•• Put the indexes on Berlogic function

(DUALELEC option, choose function 08- ).
- Open the spraying:
With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7, page 28):
▪ Press the key next to the icon.
With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9,
page 29):
▪ Press the key (6) of the -PILOT joystick.
- Engage the pump's hydraulic drive by pressing
push-button (3) (figure 8, page 29).
- Bring the engine speed up to at least 1,200 rpm by
raising switch (4) (figure 8, page 29).
- Spray the diluted product on the crops.

Note: This operation is performed without water

returning to the main tank.

- Then, to close the spraying:

With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7, page 28):
▪ Press the key next to the icon.
With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9, page 29):
▪ Press the key (6) of the -PILOT joystick.
- Lower the switch (4) (figure 8, page 29) to reduce the engine speed.
- Press the push-button (3) (figure 8, page 29) to stop the pump drive.

This operation is not enough when changing chemical products.

PHASE 3 -
RINSING ALL CIRCUITS WITH THE MAIN TANK
IN A RECOVERY AREA AT THE FARM

••Put 300 liters of clear water with a cleaning product (All Clear type) in the main tank (see filling page 25).
••To mix the mixture, sections closed, put the indexes on Berlogic function .
(DUALELEC option, choose function 05- ).
- Engage the pump's hydraulic drive by pressing push-button (3) (figure 8, page 29).
- Bring the engine speed up to at least 1,200 rpm by raising switch (4) (figure 8, page 29).
••Place the index (1) (figure 11, page 30) to position to begin the mixing.
(DUALELEC option, perform 2 short pressings of the key on the C-TRONIC control box to activate the
manual mixing, then adjust it on 100 % (see manual No. 82.510).
••To rinse the hopper, put the indexes on Berlogic function .
(DUALELEC option, choose function 02- ).
- Open the fill valve (4) to position (figure 5, page 27) to rinse, then drain the hopper.

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 - To totally drain the tank:
With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7, page 28):
▪ Press the key next to the icon.
With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9, page 29):
▪ Press the key (6) of the -PILOT joystick.
- Then, to close the spraying:
With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7, page 28):
▪ Press the key next to the icon.
With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9, page 29):
▪ Press the key (6) of the -PILOT joystick.
- Lower the switch (4) (figure 8, page 29) to reduce the engine speed.
- Press the push-button (3) (figure 8, page 29) to stop the pump drive.

PHASE 4 -
FINAL RINSING OF THE SPRAYER
IN A RECOVERY AREA AT THE FARM

••Fill the rinsing tank with the clear water.

••Open the main tank's drain valve (figure 2, page 25).
With the pump off.

RINSING THE MAIN TANK USING THE RINSING TANK

•• Spray circuit closed, put the indexes on Berlogic function .
(DUALELEC option, choose function 06- ).
- Engage the pump's hydraulic drive by pressing push-button (3) (figure 8, page 29).
- Bring the engine speed up to at least 1,200 rpm by raising switch (4) (figure 8, page 29).

RINSING THE INCORPORATION HOPPER CIRCUIT

•• Place the index (1) (figure 11, page 30) on Berlogic function .
(DUALELEC option, choose function 04- ).

RINSING THE MIXING CIRCUIT

•• Place the index (1) (figure 11, page 30) to position to begin the mixing.
(DUALELEC option, perform 2 short pressings of the key on the C-TRONIC control box to activate the
manual mixing, then adjust it on 100 % (see manual No. 82.510).
RINSING THE BOOM
•• Put the indexes on Berlogic function (DUALELEC option, choose function 08- ).
- Open the spraying:
With the C-TRONIC control box (figure 7, page 28):
▪ Press the key next to the icon.
With the -PILOT mutifunction joystick (figure 9, page 29):
▪ Press the key (6) of the -PILOT joystick.
- Engage the pump's hydraulic drive by pressing push-button (3) (figure 8, page 29).
- Bring the engine speed up to at least 1,200 rpm by raising switch (4) (figure 8, page 29).
- Spray the residues on the recovery area.
Repeat the operation if residues remain.

Note: When finished spraying or between 2 successive applications of different products, it is

recommended that the outside of the sprayer be cleaned (see procedure page 40).

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 6. OTHER SPRAYER
FUNCTIONS

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 6.1. MIXING OPERATION
••The mixing boom is used to obtain a homogenous product mixture in the tank, both before and during spraying
operations. Mixing can be varied by means of function "5 - SPRAYING", to accomplish this:
- With DUALMATIC, vary the position of the index (1) (figure 12) between and .
- With DUALELEC, the agitation percentage can be varied on the screen, or use the automatic mixing
modulation (see manual No. 82.510). Mixing modulation, based on the liquid level in the tank, allows the
mixing intensity to be reduced to the point where it stops entirely. Shut-down corresponds to the low level
of liquid in the tank (this level is factory set).

6.2. DRAINING THE TANK

••The drain valve is located under the sprayer's tank (figure 13).
••Turn the valve (2) according to the desired drainage rate.

6.3. NIVELEC ELECTRIC GAUGE

••A NIVELEC electric gauge is supplied as standard with your sprayer. It consists:
- Of a gauge mechanism (3) (figure 14) located on top of the tank.
- Of a control box (4) located on the control station providing the digital display of the volume of the tank (see
manual No. 82.494).

6.4. NIVOMATIC ELECTRIC GAUGE (OPTIONAL)

••A NIVOMATIC electric gauge can also be fitted as an option with your sprayer. It consists:
- Of a gauge mechanism (5) (figure 15) located on top of the tank.
- Of a control box (6) located on the control station not only providing the digital display of the volume of the
tank but also programming of the filling volume.
When coupled to a control box (7), as soon as this volume is reached, it can trip a sound alarm or automatic
switching off of the filling to prevent accident overflow (see manual No. 82.494).

6.5. HANDWASH TANK

••Hygiene and comfort: a 45-litre fresh water tank (10) (figure 16) built into the sprayer's covers and independent
from the rinsing tank, allows you to wash your hands or any other part of your body (face, eyes,...) that may
have come in contact with the product.
••The tap (9) is easily accessible in the compartment.
••Washing, by opening the tap (9) more or less according to the required flow rate.
••It is ESSENTIAL for the handwash tank to be filled with clean water, through the lid (8), without any pressure.

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2 WATER INTAKE, MAIN TANK
3 WATER INTAKE, EXTERNAL SUCTION
4 WATER INTAKE, RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
5 SPRAYING
6 TANK CLEANING WITH RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
7 BOOM RINSING WITH RINSING TANK (ENGINE SPEED 1,200 RPM)
8 TRANSFERRING
9 FILTER CLEANING (PUMP OFF)
10 AUXILIARY SUCTION OPTION
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••The rinsing tank (3) (figure 17) is located in front of the main tank.
••It is ESSENTIAL for the rinsing tank to be filled with clean water, through the lid (1), without any pressure.
••Its fill level is indicated by a clear gauge (2) which is visible from the self-propelled sprayer cab.

6.7. RINSING THE MAIN TANK

••The rinsing balls (4) (figure 18) installed inside the tank, on either side of the gauge tube, ensure this function
(refer to the various rinsing phases, page 30).

6.8. HEIGHT AND SLOPE INDEXES

••The slop (8) and height (7) indexes are visible from inside the self-propelled sprayer cab (figure 20).

6.9. LADDER

FROM THE CAB (figure 19)

••2 actions required:
- Begin by setting the parking brake by turning the switch (6).
- Then actuate switch (5), located below the handwheel, to lower the ladder.

ON THE GROUND (figure 21)

••To lower it:
- Pull the cord (9) and grab the ladder as it descends.
••To raise it:
- Manually tip the ladder until it locks.

6.10. HEIGHT OF THE BOOM

••A working height between 50 cm and 60 cm above the surface treated is recommended. This height is defined
by the nozzle spray angle and spacing.
••There is a risk of drift with greater heights.

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••This option must only be used after cleaning the tank (Berlogic function or function 06- with DUALELEC)
or rinsing the boom (Berlogic function or function 08- with DUALELEC).
- Unhook the brush (1) (figure 22) located inside the front right-hand cover of the sprayer.
- Connect it to the quick coupling on the hose.
- Put the Berlogic on function (DUALELEC option, choose function 12- ) and then begin cleaning of
the sprayer.

- When done cleaning, correctly hook the brush back into place after use.

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6.12. EXTERNAL WASHING PROCEDURE

••It is important to regularly rinse the outside of the self-propelled sprayer. This cleaning operation should
particularly be repeated during the day between applications of different products.

PROCEDURE
••A detergent should preferably be used to facilitate cleaning: All Clear (5 l), BERTHOUD reference 788.796 or
All Clear Extra NF (5 l), BERTHOUD reference 788.792.
••Refer to the detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding exposure time and dilution. To do this, consult
the instructions on the product.
••Generally speaking, spray the product on the sprayer using a hand sprayer, scrub as required then rinse with
clean water.

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OF THE
SPRAYER

Practical recommendations.

See manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance".

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 7.1. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
THE SERVICING OF YOUR SPRAYER
••By cleaning your sprayer regularly during and at the end of treatment season:
- You will avoid spraying chemical residues on the crops.
- You will ensure a good distribution of the product, while eliminating total or partial blockage of the nozzles.
- You will increase your sprayer's life.

Conduct the sprayer's maintenance operations with the engine off, contact and
hydraulic drive switched off.

7.2. CHECKS BEFORE SPRAY SEASON

••Wheels and tyres:
- Check tyre pressure: see self-propelled sprayer manual.
- Check the tightness of the wheel bolts (see self-propelled sprayer manual for the tightening torque).
••Filter:
- Make sure that the delivery filter is clean and in good condition.
••Hoses:
- Look for any leaks, check for kinks in the hoses.
••Seals and connectors:
- Check to ensure that connector nuts are tightened, change the seals if necessary.
••Levels:
- Check the pump's oil level and other elements concerned.
••Pump:
- Check to ensure that all connectors are tightened.
••Nozzles:
- Change the nozzles once per year or when their flow rate is 10 to 15 % greater than their initial flow rate. To
do this, use the FLOW TEST - BERTHOUD reference 765.241, or the FLOW RATE GAUGE - BERTHOUD
reference 778.887.
••Tank:
- Check that there is no foreign matters inside the tank.

7.3. FOAMING IN THE TANK

••If this occurs, reduce the engine speed or add an anti-foaming additive to the contents of the tank when filling.

Do not add fuel oil to the spraying mixture as an anti-foaming agent.

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••When filling the tank for the last time, add only the amount of water and chemical necessary to spray the
remaining area.

7.5. MAINTENANCE AFTER OPERATION

••Fully rinse the sprayer internally (including tanks, booms and nozzles) in accordance with the procedures
given on pages 30 to 33.
••Wash the outside of the sprayer as explained on page 40.
••Check the cleanliness of the nozzles and filter (see hereafter).
••Place into storage.

7.6. WINTER STORAGE OPERATION

••The sprayer should be wintered in a clean condition (see above).
••Rinse the circuit completely (with a cleaning product).
••Drain the tank.
••Rinse with clear water.
••Completely drain the liquid circuit, making sure that the pump is not used too long without water (2 minutes
maximum).
••Protect against the frost, using sufficient antifreeze into the tank (glycol or coolant).
••Start the pump slowly.
••Operate all the valves so as to protect the pump, valves, regulation, filters and pipes.
••Open the spray circuit to supply the boom with antifreeze. When the antifreeze reaches the nozzles, stop
spraying and stop the pump's hydraulic drive.
••Grease all mechanical parts that can be rust.
••Deoxidize the contacts on the power plugs (KF F2 aerosol BERTHOUD reference 765.065).
••Clean the outside of the sprayer. Paint the mechanical parts exposed (blue paint aerosol, BERTHOUD reference
769.077 or green paint aerosol, BERTHOUD reference 778.890).
••Garage the sprayer out of the sunlight and protected against inclement weather and on flat, load-bearing ground.

7.7. NOZZLES OR FILTER DIRTY

••Clean and rinse dirty filter or nozzles using a brush and water.
- To do this, use the brush-wrench, BERTHOUD reference 779.354.

Never blow into a nozzle.

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 7.8. DELIVERY FILTER
••The delivery filter (1) (figure 23) is located at the
control station.
Note: For booms from 36 m, filtration is ensured by
a double filter. 1
••It provides additional filtration.
••To clean the filter cartridge, you must put the indexes
on Berlogic function (see page 30) (DUALELEC
option, choose function 10- ). 2
••To remove the filter cartridge, unscrew the filter body
(2) (figure 23) using a 27 mm wrench (wrench not
supplied with the sprayer).

The filter cartridge needs to be cleaned after

each application. Grease the seals.

Reminder: The original factory-installed filter 23

cartridge mesh is 4/10 (8/10 mesh is available
separately for liquid fertilizer).

7.9. PROTECTION AGAINST OXIDISING AGENTS

••Before treatment using liquid fertilisers, it is advisable to protect the sprayer and boom with diesel oil in order
to prevent rusting or oxidation of paint work.
••After service, the sprayer can be cleaned down with a high-pressure jet to remove all traces of dust and diesel oil.

7.10. SERVICING THE BOOM

••After each use, rinse the pipework thoroughly, operating the sprayer for several minutes with clear water.
••Drain the pipework, particularly if there is a risk of frost.
••After cleaning the boom with a high-pressure jet, grease the jack rods to prevent all risk of corrosion.
••Keep the hinges on the arms and the uprights on the fixed frame greased.
••Touch up the paintwork as necessary.

For further information about the spray boom, refer to its technical documentation
located in this folder, in the following chapters.

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••To ensure that the pump is completely drained in freezing conditions, remove the plugs ((1) drainage, (2) vent)
and allow the water or spray mixture to drain for at least 15 minutes. Replace the plug (1) and fill the pump
with antifreeze via the opening (2). Replace the plug (2).
Note: This operation can be done at the same time as the winter storage operation (see page 43).

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CIRCUITS

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 8.1. SPRAYING CIRCUIT
RAPTOR 2540

DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS on page 49

1 - Rinsing tank.

2 - Electric gauge.

3 - Vent cap.

4 - Regulation valves group.

5 - Rinsing balls.

6 - Mixing boom.

7 - Return to tank.

8 - Drain valve.

9 - Delivery filter.

10 - Secondary valves.

11 - Primary valves.

12 - Suction connection.

13 - Transferring connection.

14 - D.P. Tronic valve.

15 - Incorporation hopper.

16 - OMEGA dual turbine centrifugal pump.

17 - Main tank.

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RAPTOR 3240 - 4240 - 5240

DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS on page 51

1 - Rinsing tank.

2 - Electric gauge.

3 - Vent cap.

4 - Regulation valves group.

5 - Rinsing balls.

6 - Return to tank.

7 - Mixing boom.

8 - Drain valve.

9 - Delivery filter.

10 - Secondary valves.

11 - Primary valves.

12 - Suction connection.

13 - Transferring connection.

14 - D.P. Tronic valve.

15 - Incorporation hopper.

16 - OMEGA dual turbine centrifugal pump.

17 - Main tank.

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DURING THE SEASON

Date Field Treatment Product Dose Volume l/ha Nozzle Pressure Speed km/h

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