INTRODUCTION We welcome you as an owner of the Gearmore 3-point hitch sprayer. Before you read on to the operation and maintenance of the sprayer, please read the following general information. POWER SOURCE: The sprayer is designed to mount to any 540 RPM tractor with a 3-point hitch.
TO OPERATE SPRAYER 1. Connect sprayer to tractor 3-point hitch. 2. Connect up the P.T.O. driveshaft, after you have checked to make sure the driveshaft is not too long. 3. Check strainer screen, to make sure it is clean. 4. Check strainer shut-off valve, making sure the handle is in the open position. 5.
LUBRICATION - The driveshaft comes not greased, so must be done before sprayer is put RIVESHAFT into use. After that, grease every 50 hours. It is also necessary, from time to time, to untelescope the driveshaft to clean and re-grease tubings. - Observe the sight gauge, and install 90 weight transmission oil when RANSMISSION necessary.
CLEANING & STORAGE 1. Wash and flush out sprayer after completion of each phase of your spraying program. 2. Flush out sprayer when changing chemicals, if there is a possibility of incompatibility. 3. Clean sprayer very thoroughly before storing at the end of the spraying season. If you are in a cold climate, final rinse should be with a sufficiently concentrated anti-freeze to prevent freeze-up in areas that were not thoroughly drained.
SUCTION FILTER SERVICING 1. Remove the plunger valve (ref. A) from filter assembly (ref. B). 2. Unscrew large ring nut on filter assembly, removing nut and cover. 3. Remove and clean strainer on cartridge, replace if necessary. Page 5...
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in explosive atmos- pheres. The pump should be used only with liquids compatible with the pump component materials. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury and / or property damage and will void the product warranty.
PUMP MAINTENANCE The pump is serviced, tested and ready for use. Nevertheless, before starting the sprayer, we advise checking the oil level. The oil level should be filled to the mark on the plastic tube. When adding oil, remove cap and fill to level mark with SAE 30 weight engine oil. CHANGING THE OIL Remove the pump and drain the oil by turning the pump upside down.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: CAUSE: REMEDY: The pump does not One or more valves are Examine the valve seatings and draw water. seating improperly. clean them. Suction line is plugged Examine suction line. Clean or collapsed. Clogged strainer. strainer. Pressure gauge fluctuates The pump is sucking in Examine the suction hose and excessively.
FORMULA & RATE CHART For Calibrating Gearmore Air Blast Sprayers These must be known: Tree spacing in feet (swath width) Tractor speed in feet per minute Gallons per acre desired Note: (a.) 1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft. (b.) 1 MPH = 88 ft./min.
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TANK ASSEMBLY 50 GALLON REF # QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION As Req'd 12X17 Hose 12 x 17 Per Foot 1400192 Fitting 1500007 Clamp As Req'd 19X26 Hose 19 x 26 Per Foot 1700006 O-Ring 36 x 26 x 5 0600192 Strap 1400074 Agitator...
RUN OF FLUIDS 50 GALLON REF # QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1800130 Washer M10 0100107 Plate 0101456 Support Mount 1400026 Ring Nut 1700011 Gasket 40 x 26 x 2 1400193 Hose Barb D.25 1500004 Clamp As Req'd 25X37 Hose 25 x 37 Per Foot 1400197 Filter Assembly 1400007...
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY REF # QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 0300165 Entrance Body Car 0300166 Exit Body Car 0300167 Entrance Shaft 0300168 Lever 0300169 Lever Support 0300171 Exit Shaft Car 0300061 Gear 0300172 Spacer 6305 Bearing 25 x 62 x 17 6206 Bearing 30 x 62 x 16 25X52X7 Oil Seal...
NOZZLE SPACING If the nozzle spacing on your boom is different than those GPA x MPH x W tabulated, multiply the tabulated GPA coverages by one of (Per Nozzle) 5940 the following factors. 5940 x GPM (Per Nozzle) Where Tables Are Based on 20" Nozzle Spacing MPH x W GPM - Gallons Per Minute Other Spacing...
Our obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacement of any part, provided that such part is returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to Gearmore through the dealer from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.