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Your sprayer is equipped with (1) ON/OFF switch. It is on the
wire assembly that you hook up to your battery. The "-" is the
"ON" position and the "o" is the "OFF" position for the switch.
Make sure the switch is depressed in the "-" position for
operation.
The pump is equipped with an electronic pressure switch that is
factory pre-set for it to shut off at 60 p.s.i.. This switch assembly
is the 'square box' on the head portion of the pump.
Always fill the tank with a desired amount of water first, and then
add the chemical slowly, mixing as you pour the chemical into
the tank. You may use the handgun to spray into the solution in
order to mix the chemical and water.
The pumping system draws solution from the tank, through the
strainer/filter, and to the pump. The pump forces the solution
under pressure to the handgun and/or boom nozzles.
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Open the handgun by squeezing the handle lever.
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Rotating the adjustable nozzle tip on the handgun will change
the tip pattern from a straight stream to a cone pattern (finer
mist).
This sprayer is designed to be towed behind a garden tractor.
The nozzles on the boom will spray an 100 inch wide swath.
Check the nozzle pattern by spraying water on a concrete
surface. Raise the boom to a higher mounting position to get
more spray pattern overlap, if desired.
Chemical labels may show application rates in gallons per
acre, gallons per 1000 square feet, or gallons per 100 square
feet. You will note that the tip chart shows all 3 of these rating
systems.
Once you know how much you are going to spray, then
determine (from the tip chart) the spraying pressure (PSI), and
the spraying speed (MPH).
Determining the proper speed of the pulling vehicle can be
done by marking off 100, 200, & 300 feet. The speed chart
indicates the number of seconds it takes to travel the
distances. Set the throttle and with a running start, travel the
distances. Adjust the throttle until you travel the distances in
the number of seconds indicated by the speed chart. Once
you have reached the throttle setting needed, mark the throttle
location so you can stop and go again, returning to the same
speed.
Add water and proper amount of chemical to the tank and
drive to the starting place for spraying.
Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of:
Speed in M.P.H.
100 Ft.
(Miles per Hour)
1.0
68 sec.
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
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Operation
Calibration
Speed Chart
200 Ft.
300 Ft.
136 sec.
205 sec.
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68
102
23
45
17
34
14
27
11
23
9.7
19
8.5
17
7.6
15
6.8
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NOTE:
It is VERY important for you to test your sprayer with
plain water before actual spraying is attempted. This will
enable you to check the sprayer for leaks, without the
possibility of losing any expensive chemicals.
Add water to the tank & drive to the starting place for
spraying. When you are ready to spray, turn the boom valve
to the "on" position. This will start solution spraying from the
tips of the boom. The pressure will decrease slightly when the
boom is spraying. Adjust the pressure by turning the
"ON/OFF" valve lever on the bypass line valve.
Read the operating instructions and Initially begin spraying by
closing the 'bypass' valve and opening the boom line valve.
This will enable the air in the line to be eliminated (purged)
through all the tips, while building pressure. When everything
tests all right (no leaks, & good pressure), add the desired
chemicals to the mixture and water combination and start
your spraying operation. Adjust the pressure and spray as
you did in the testing procedure.
Conditions of weather and terrain must be considered when
setting the sprayer. Do not spray on windy days. Protective
clothing must be worn in some cases.
Be sure to read the chemical label(s) correctly!
WARNING: Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if
allowed to soak untreated for a length of time. ALWAYS
thoroughly flush the pump with water after use. DO NOT
allow chemicals to sit in the pump for extended times of
idleness. Follow the chemical manufacturer's instructions on
disposal of all waste water from the sprayer.
After use, fill the sprayer tank part way with water. Start the
sprayer, and allow the clear water to be pumped through the
plumbing system and out through the spray nozzles.
Refill the tank about half full with plain water and use FIMCO
Tank Neutralizer and Cleaner, and repeat cleaning instructions
above.
Flush the entire sprayer with the neutralizing/cleaning agent,
then flush out one more time with plain water. Follow the
chemical manufacturer's disposal instructions of all wash or
rinsing water.
For the boom, (if applicable) remove the tips and screens from
the nozzle assemblies. Wash these items out thoroughly. Blow
the orifice clean and dry. If the orifice remains clogged, clean it
with a fine bristle (NOT WIRE) brush, or with a toothpick. Do not
damage the orifice. Water rinse and dry the tips before storing.
WARNING: Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if
allowed to soak untreated for a length of time! ALWAYS
flush the pump as instructed after each use.
Drain all water out of your sprayer, paying special attention to
the pump, handgun, and valve(s). These items are especially
prone to damage from chemicals and freezing weather.
The sprayer should be winterized before storage by pumping a
solution of RV antifreeze through the entire plumbing system.
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This antifreeze solution should remain in the plumbing system
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during the winter months. When spring time comes and you
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are preparing your sprayer for the spray season, rinse the
entire plumbing system out, clearing the lines of the antifreeze
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solution. Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of
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your sprayer.
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Testing the Sprayer
After Spraying
Winter Storage
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