Hudson SP0 Manual

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SP0 & SP1 Knapsack Sprayer
We would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new SP0. The
sprayer that allows you the easiest, most comfortable way of carrying out your
farm, garden, etc. projects with the revolutionary piston diaphragm pump
(patented), that all but eliminates the problems inherent in most sprayers. As a
new owner of the skillfully engineered SP0, we strongly recommend you carefully
read and follow all the information.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE:

1. Attach spray wand to spray gun and tighten firmly.
2. Take pump handle Kit 7 (solid) and insert into the tube on the pump lever
Kit 5 ("T" shape lever on sprayer) you will notice holes drilled through both
sides of both the pump handle and the pump lever. Align these holes;
take the "R" pin provided and place through the holes. This affixes the
handle in place and is ready for use. For storage reverse process and
then place "R" pin through the pump lever Kit 5 to keep from losing "R"
pin.
3. Instructions for installing shoulder strap plastic buckle: First put the
sprayer on a hard flat surface, take the white plastic buckle and while
holding the sprayer up slightly, place buckle under the tubular metal
frame. Slowly push down forcing the frame into the buckle. Repeat the
same procedure for the other side.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR USE:

1. Remove cap.
2. Mix solution in a separate receptacle, following manufacturer's directions
on the container.
3. Pour pre-mixed solutions into sprayer and cap.
4. Place sprayer on back and pressurize tank by pumping approximately 10
to 15 times. For best results, the sprayer should be pumped every 5
seconds on a continuous basis. This will maintain your spraying pressure.
If you do not pump, you will not have pressure to spray.
5. Always oil the seal on cap of unit as well as the check valve, this will
extend life of seal and is important for obtaining proper seal with no leaks.
6. A unit that has been used with herbicides should never be used to spray
insecticides, unless the sprayer has been properly cleaned and all other
chemicals neutralized. Failure to do this could cause you to kill plants that

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  • Page 1 SP0 & SP1 Knapsack Sprayer We would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new SP0. The sprayer that allows you the easiest, most comfortable way of carrying out your farm, garden, etc. projects with the revolutionary piston diaphragm pump (patented), that all but eliminates the problems inherent in most sprayers.
  • Page 2 have been sprayed. Consult with the manufacturer of the chemicals in use to obtain proper instructions. HOW TO CLEAN & MAINTAIN: 1. Remove cap and pour out remaining solution, then rinse all parts thoroughly with clean water. 2. Leaving approximately ½ gallon of fresh water in tank, pressurize and flush pumping system by depressing trigger at least 2 minutes then drain all remaining water.
  • Page 3 Use the sprayer only for the kind of jobs for which it was designed. When in doubt, ask your dealer. Do not leave the sprayer in reach of children or persons not qualified to handle it in proper fashion. When not in use – and especially during prolonged storage keep your sprayer in a protected place away from direct solar heat.
  • Page 4 3. If cap is tightened, replace washer in siphon nut hose assembly. 4. If pump module is cracked replace with spare parts available on our website. Click here for SPO breakdown: http://mkrittenhouse.com/ca/backpack-sprayer-sp0-parts http://mkrittenhouse.com/us/backpack-sprayer-sp0-parts Click here for SP1 breakdown: http://mkrittenhouse.com/ca/swissmex-backpack-sprayer-sp1-parts http://mkrittenhouse.com/us/swissmex-backpack-sprayer-sp1-parts...
  • Page 5 does not solve your problem then: 2. You should change the pressure chamber Kit 9 and install a new one. PROBLEM 6 “A” The unit leaks where the pump module is connected (screwed in) to the sprayer. CAUSE (S) The O-rings have deteriorated. SOLUTION Change the O-ring and seals from pump module Kit 12.
  • Page 6 CAUSE (S) The factory does not fully tighten these clamps to ensure longer life. There is an orange tag on the side of unit that says hose clamps should be tightened. SOLUTION (S) Tighten clamps with screwdriver. PROBLEM 11 “A, B” Unit works properly but the tank starts to collapse, you can’t unscrew to pull the cap off the unit.

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