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- Page 1 4/10/19 PERATOR’S OX / OYOTE ANUAL Phone: 888-475-3317 www.siebringmfg.com Fax: 712-475-3490...
- Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Cover Table of Contents Warranty / Shading Information Features Accessories General Safety Consumer Product Safety Commission Warning Precautions / Back-flush Procedures Operating Instructions / Cordage Chart 10. Operating Instructions (continued) 11. How it works 12. Tank & Components 13.
- Page 4 Shading: Continental Products Company’s “Kool Ray” liquid shading products are the only brands authorized for use in the Siebring “Mist R’ Drench,” “Fox” and “Kruser” line of sprayers. DO NOT USE LATEX PAINT! Use of unauthorized products can damage the sprayer pump and components and will void the warranty.
- Page 5 FOX Features & Accessories Bypass Valve Liquid filled gauge Oil filler cap Oil sight glass Brake to prevent unwanted spool run-off Crank Handle Reel Lock Filter Bowl Assembly Quick Disconnect 10. Bottom Tank Drain 11. Included Accessories (see next page) 2 Spray guns 2 - 18”...
- Page 7 GENERAL SAFETY WARNING – Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in explosive atmospheres. The pump should only be used with liquids compatible with the pump component materials. Failure to follow this warning can result in personal injury and/or property damage and will void the product warranty.
- Page 8 WASHERS DANGEROUS, SAFETY PANEL WARNS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning to consumers who use electrically powered pressure washers for cleaning milk tanks, spray tanks, and other farm equipment. According to a federal safety alert, consumers can receive a fatal electrical shock from pressure washers if the power cord connections become wet or an internal short exists.
- Page 9 ALWAYS - READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS OF THE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURER (CHECK MSDS). ALWAYS - PUT FRESH, CLEAN WATER IN THE FOX AND TEST THE SPRAYER FOR PROPER OPERATION BEFORE ADDING ANY SPRAYS. ALWAYS - WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR WHEN MIXING OR APPLYING ANY CHEMICALS.
- Page 10 FOX SPRAYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO START UP Completely uncrate unit. Inspect for shipping damages that could interfere with unit operation. Check for crating/shipping materials lodged in pump/motor assembly, belt drive (if applicable) steering mechanism and wheel & tire area. Check for foreign debris in sprayer tank.
- Page 11 Check “Quick Couplers” for secure connection: Hose reel to unloader, Return line to tank & Supply (suction) line on the bottom of the tank. Open valves: Bypass valve (unloader) & Supply (suction) valve below tank. Depress spray gun trigger during start-up to allow for “Load Free” run-up. Check sight glass on filter bowl during start-up.
- Page 12 The sizes and flow rate calculations of the nozzles and tips provided with the Fox sprayer line have been predetermined at the factory. Altering the size and flow rates of the nozzles and tips can hinder sprayer performance. Wear in a nozzle or tip can cause pressure drop.
- Page 13 Filter Bowl & gasket. Mesh Filter screen – 3 screen sizes are available for various applications; 30, 50 & 80. Siebring Fox sprayers are delivered with # 80 screens unless otherwise specified. Plastic Street Elbow – connects suction fitting assembly with the suction hose and the by-pass assembly with the bypass hose.
- Page 14 FOX 35 GALLON TANK & COMPONENTS 7, 8 Top, cutaway view Side view Top view Tank Lid Filter Bowl Tank Mesh Filter screen Plastic Street Elbow – ½” Buckle & Strap Suction Fitting Assembly 10. Drain Valve Suction (supply) hose 11.
- Page 15 This creates a "kickback" effect on the gun/wand so be careful when using ladders or other types of access equipment. The “kickback” effect is most noticeable when working with pressures above 1000 PSI. The “Fox” sprayer line is factory set at 800 PSI for customer comfort and safety.
- Page 16 Pressure Sensitive Regulating Unloader Spray Mode Gun trigger is depressed with gun in use. Pump flow enters from the left of the diagram (inlet port), passes through the unloader, out of the outlet port, to the gun. CAUTION: A minimum bypass of 5 - 10% of the UNLOADER RATED FLOW CAPACITY is required for proper unloader performance.
- Page 17 Pressure Sensitive Regulating Unloader Bypass Mode WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE PUMP Gun trigger valve is closed, gun is IN BYPASS MODE not in use. Pump flow enters from LONGER THAN 2 the left of the diagram (inlet port), MINUTES. dead ends against output check valve, overcomes the spring pressure holding the piston...
- Page 18 Direct Drive Pump & Associated Plumbing By-pass mode – Ball valve To Spray Gun open, by-pass fluid returns to pump manifold and supply tank at low pressure Some recirculation back to Tank (low pressure). Pump Intake Port Filter bowl o-ring in place, no cracks in sight glass To pump intake from supply tank...
- Page 19 Direct Drive Pump & Associated Plumbing Recirculate mode – Ball To Spray Gun valve closed, by-pass fluid flows to tank. Full Re-circulation back to tank under increased pressure Pump Intake Port Filter bowl o-ring in place, no cracks in sight glass To pump intake from supply tank...
- Page 20 Typical Flow Diagram – Siebring “Fox” Sprayer Supply Pressure By-pass Recirculate mode – Ball valve By-pass mode – Ball valve open, closed, unloader by-pass fluid Unloader by-pass fluid returns to flows to tank. Select this mode to pump manifold. Pressure gauge mix chemicals, keep wettable drops to near zero (0 –...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting A. PRESSURE DROP (NEW INSTALLATION) B. PRESSURE DROP AFTER MACHINE IS IN SERVICE C. PULSATION IN HOSE D. UNLOADER CYCLES RAPIDLY E. MOTOR STOPS AFTER SHORT DURATION F. PUMP MOTOR FAILS TO START G. PRESSURE FAILS TO DROP WHEN GUN VALVE IS CLOSED H. - Page 25 PRESSURE DROP (new installation) Inadequate water supply. Improper nozzle size. Consult manufacturer. Air leak to strainer (filter bowl) or intake hose assembly. Check for missing or damaged o-ring on filter bowl. Check quick coupler connection and quick coupler o-ring, check for damaged hose. PRESSURE DROP AFTER MACHINE IS IN SERVICE Unloader check valve scored or worn.
- Page 26 UNLOADER CYCLES RAPIDLY Rapid in-out movement of unloader plunger. Leak in high pressure line, gun leak, or a “weep” type gun is in use. Defective poppet (nylon plunger in lower portion of unloader). Poppet may be deformed, pitted or sticking. Replace. Scored unloader cup bore –...
- Page 27 PRESSURE FAILS TO DROP WHEN GUN VALVE IS CLOSED Defective unloading valve, sticking check valve. Clean or replace, install seal kit. Leak in gun, fittings or hose under high pressure. Repair leak. PUMP OIL DISCOLORATION White foam – water in oil. Drain and replace with CAT pump oil or temporarily with S.A.E.
- Page 28 Leave all valves, unloader and fittings connected to the pump. Disconnect at hose reel. Drain the pump oil. Place in a sealed plastic bag and & box, package for sturdy handling. Send to: Siebring Manufacturing, Inc. 303 S. Main St. George, IA. 51237 888-475-3317...
- Page 29 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION ¼” PARKER BALL VALVE MD 1 ¼” HOSE BARB, ⅜” NPT SHANK MD 2 MD 3 UNLOADER (SPECIFY PUMP MODEL) 25 MP – ¼” MALE QUICK COUPLER MD 4 25FS – ¼” FEMALE SOCKET – QUICK COUPLER MD 5 MD 6 1500 P.S.I.
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- Page 32 All Sprayers & Pressure Washers BACK FLUSH ASSEMBLY THIS ACCESSORY IS TO BE USED FOR FLUSHING THE PUMP AND ASSOCIATED PLUMBING, AND FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND LEAK CHECKING THE SYSTEM. Hot Washers, SG-10 Mr. Drench & Fox Sprayers...
- Page 33 CAUTION TO COMPLETELY PROTECT FROM FREEZING, BLOW ALL WATER OUT WITH AIR PRESSURE. THEN SUCK IN 1 QUART OF ANTIFREEZE WITH A SHORT INTAKE HOSE. THEN BLOW AIR INTO INTAKE VALVES UNTIL ANTIFREEZE APPEARS AT THE END OF DISCHARGE HOSE. All Sprayers &...
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