Ransomes Cropguard Sprayers 400, 500, 500 Super & 700 Super Illustrated Parts List and Operator’s Manual (PDF)

This comprehensive PDF manual covers the full range of Ransomes Cropguard Sprayers, including models 400, 500, 500 Super, and 700 Super. It combines an illustrated parts list with detailed operator's instructions to help users understand, maintain, and repair their sprayers with confidence.

What this manual is for

This manual is specifically designed for tractor-mounted agricultural sprayers manufactured by Ransomes Sims & Jefferies Ltd., based in Ipswich, England. It serves as both a detailed illustrated parts catalogue and an operator's instruction guide for the following Cropguard sprayer models:

• Cropguard 400
• Cropguard 500
• Cropguard 500 Super
• Cropguard 700 Super

What you will learn from this manual

The manual provides essential information on:

• Sprayer commissioning, setup, and installation onto Category 1 and 2 tractor linkages
• Calibration techniques using both imperial and metric application tables
• Routine maintenance and fault-finding procedures for pumps and nozzles
• Diaphragm pump servicing (BP 40/20, BP 60/20, BP 100/20, and BP 105/20)
• Application rate adjustment using nozzle sizing, pressure gauges, and tractor speeds
• Operating instructions for the 85, 105, 105 Super, and 155 models, including control lever functionality

Who this manual is for

This guide is ideal for:

• Farmers operating Ransomes Cropguard sprayers for crop protection and fertiliser application
• Contractors managing spray applications across different fields and conditions
• Mechanics and technicians tasked with servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the Cropguard range
• Restorers working on vintage Ransomes sprayers looking for accurate part identification and setup guidance

Accessories and variations covered

The manual includes coverage of numerous attachments and optional fittings, such as:

• Power fillers
• Flushing attachments
• Band spraying equipment (fan and hollow cone nozzles)
• Rake heads and fruit lances
• Vibrajet nozzle conversion kits
• Three-way cocks and isolating boom sections
• Pendants for suspended boom operation

Optional equipment and specific operating conditions

There are clear sections explaining the use of:

• Front-mounted booms (Cropsaver configuration)
• Anti-drip systems
• Spraying liquid fertilisers with stainless steel low-pressure nozzles
• Overnight and seasonal storage procedures
• Decontamination steps before changing chemicals

Parts list and technical breakdown

The illustrated parts section includes exploded diagrams and part numbers for:

• Main tank assemblies and frames for each model
• Control valve assemblies (Cropguard 400 and 500)
• All boom components and fittings
• Filter baskets, lids, tension pins, straps, hoses, elbows, valves, and more
• Detailed breakdown of diaphragm pump internals, maintenance intervals, and oil change procedures

Covered Models (Clearly Listed):

• Ransomes Cropguard 400
• Ransomes Cropguard 500
• Ransomes Cropguard 500 Super
• Ransomes Cropguard 700 Super
• Also references operational setups for 85, 105, 105 Super, and 155 variants in control and spraying guidance

Detailed illustrations and part numbers make identifying, replacing, and sourcing original components straightforward—ideal for operational efficiency and machine restoration.

This is a scanned PDF copy of the original manual. It will be delivered instantly by email after purchase. No physical item will be shipped.