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Maintenance During/After Spraying
Periodically check the strainer and clean the screen on your intake
line.
Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your sprayer.
After use, fill the sprayer half way with clean water. Start the pump
and allow the water to pump through the entire plumbing system and
nozzles. Drain and then refill half full, add the recommended amount
of a good quality tank cleaner, such as FIMCO Tank Neutralizer and
Cleaner. (If no tank cleaner is available, you may substitute dish
soap for this step). Turn pump on and circulate through system for
15 minutes and then spray out through boom and handgun nozzles.
Refill sprayer half way with clean water and repeat. Follow the chemi-
cal manufacturer's disposal instructions of all wash or rinsing water.
If boom or handgun nozzles need cleaning, remove them from the
sprayer and soak in warm soapy water. Clean with a soft bristled
brush or toothpick if necessary. Never use a metal object. Even the
slightest damage can change the flow rate and spray distribution.
Water rinse and dry the tips before storing.
WARNING:
Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if al-
lowed to soak untreated for a length of time! ALWAYS
pump as instructed after each use. DO NOT allow chemicals to sit in
the pump for extended times of idleness. Follow the chemical manu-
facturer's instructions on disposal of all waste water from the sprayer.
Winter Storage
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 solu-
tion of automotive antifreeze (containing a rust inhibitor) through the
entire plumbing system. This antifreeze solution should remain in the
plumbing system during the winter months. When spring time comes
and you are preparing your sprayer for the spray season, rinse the
entire plumbing system out, clearing the lines of the antifreeze solu-
tion. Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your
sprayer.
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A torque chain, 'S' hook, nut and bolt are included in this assembly
to secure your pump during operation.
1.
flush the
2.
3.
4.
*** Insure that this connection point will not allow the roller pump to
spin on the PTO shaft ***
Torque Chain Attachment to a Roller Pump
Attach one end of the torque chain over the threaded stem of
the bolt
Thread the whiz nut onto the bolt. Hand-tighten
Thread the bolt, chain and nut 'pre-assembly' into the threaded
hole on the underside of the pump. Tighten sufficiently
Affix the 'S' Hook to your frame (or hitch). Wrap the chain
around the frame or hitch and 'S-Hook' it in place. Make sure
this connection is very secure! Not having a good, tight con-
nection may result in the pump spinning on your PTO shaft
and damaging some components of your sprayer
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