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Model: LG-1500-303 (5301064)
(15 Gallon Lawn & Garden Trailer Sprayer)
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE A QUESTION OR
EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR
FIMCO INDUSTRIES PRODUCT:
1-800-831-0027
BEFORE YOU CALL PLEASE HAVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE;
SALES RECEIPT & MODEL NUMBER. IN MOST
CASES_ A FIMCO INDUSTRIES EMPLOYEE CAN
RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE,
Technical Specifications
15 Gal. Corrosion-Resistant Polyethylene Tank
12 Vott Diaphragm Pump, 2 1 g,p ,m,,- 60 p ,s,i,
Lever Handgun
15 Ft Handgun Hose
18 Ft. max, vedical throw, 30 FL max horizontal throw
Low Profile Trailer & Tank
4 .I 013.,50x 4 Pneumatic Tires
Pressure Gauge
Adjustable Pressure
2-Nozzle Boom Assembly. 80" Coverage
Assembly
Your sprayer has been partially assembled at the factory. Follow the instructionsbelow to comprete the assembly of this uniL
(Refer to the exploded view drawing later in this manual) t Bolt the hitch brackets, both formed and flat, to the traitor frame.
2, Slide the axle through the frame holes, centering it as best as possible.
3. Slide a wheel spacer and a wheel (valve stem out) onto each end of the axle. then use a cotter pin to secure the wheels in place.
4 Bolt the boom brackets to the back of the frame.
5 Boil the boom assembly to the boom brackets with the tips of the boom facing rearward, The tips need to be approximately
18" above the spraying surface, Secure in place with (2) bolts and nuts provided,,
6. Thread the pressure gauge into the end of the manifold assembly° Use a good grade of thread sealant, to insure no leaks.
7, Remove the drain plug and handgun dips from the parts bag and attach them to the tank, as shown,.
8. Attach the %ose' boom feeder hose to the center hose barb on the manifold assembly and to the nylon feeder "tee" on the boom. Secure in place with _12"hose clamps.
.
9. Connect the electricar hook-up to the end of your pump and clip the clips to a fully charged battery. The red wire must be connected to the positive (+). and the black wire should be connected to the negative (-),,
*** IMPORTANT REMINDER ***
General Information
Thank you for purchasing this FIMCO product. The purpose
of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your lawn & garden trailer sprayer, Please read it carefully, as it furnishes information which will help you achieve years of trouble-free operation,
WarrantylPartslSer¢ice
Products are warranted for one year from date of purchase against manufacturer or workmanship defects.
Commercial users have a 90 day warranty
Your authorized dealer is the best source of replacement
and service.
To obtain prompt, efficient service, always remember to give the following information ....
parts
- Correct Part Description andlor part number,
- Model number/Serial number of your sprayer
Part descriptions and part numbers can be obtained from the illustrated parts list section(s) of this manual,
Whenever you need parts or repair service, contact your distributor/dealer first For warranty work, always take your original sales slip, or other evidence of purchase date, to your distdbutorldealer
Detail A
This unit comes with an OntOff valve, located near the inlet of the tank, towards the underside,, (See Detail A)
You must make sure the valve is in the
"open" posilion before using your unit.
_._tww,,fi mco i n d u stries, co m t000 FIMCO Lane, P,O. Box 1700, North Sioux City, SD 57049
Toil Free Phone: 800-831-0027 : Toll Free Fax: 800-494.0440
Form No, 1307 [5004802 (2!09)] Printed in the USoA,
Testing the Sprayer
NOTE:
_RY 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. _en 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
"ONtOFF' valve lever on the bypass line valve.
Read the operating instructions and Initially begin spraying by closing the 'bypass' valve (this is the center ON/OFF valve located at the center port of your manifold assembly) and opening the boom line valve (this is the 'other' valve on the manifold). This will enable the air in the line to be eliminated
(purged) through all the tips, while building pressure When everything tests al! 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) correctlyl
WARNING: Some chemicals wilt 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 al! waste water from the sprayer
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Operation
Your sprayer is equipped with (2) ONIOFF switches. One is on the wire assembly that you hook up to your baflery, the other is on the pump itself, on the opposite end of the pressure switch. The "J' is the "ON" position and the "o"is the "OFF" position for the switches. Make sure both switches are depressed in the "-" position for operation.
In addition to the ON/OFF switch, the pump is equipped with an electronic pressure switch that is factory pre-set for it to shut off at 60 ps.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 strainerlfilter, and to the pump..The pump forces the solution under pressure to the handgun andtor boom no771es
• Open the handgun by squeezing the handle lever
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 80 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.
Speed in M.P,H,
(Miles per Heur)
1.0
2,0
3,0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10,0
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds te travel a distance of:
200 Ft 30o FL 100 Ft
68 sac.
34
23
17
14
11
9.7
8.5
7.6
6,8
136 sec,
19
17
15
14
B8
45
34
27
23
205 sec.
29
26
23
20
102
68
51
41
34
Tip
No
3
Spray
Height
18"
=ressure Capacity
(psi) (GPM}
10
20
30
40
30
42
52
,60
Gallons Per Acre - Based On Wa_er
1 2 3 4 5 7 5 10
MPH MF_ iMPH MPH MPH MPH MPH
44 22 149111 89
63 315 20gi 157 126
76
90
38
45
59
84
45
63
26 193 154 103
30 22 17.8
11.8
77
8.g
33p Spray !Pressure
Capacity Gallons,, Per 1000 Sq Ft. _ Based en Waist
1 2 3 4 5 75 io
Ne Height (psi) (GF_')
MPH MFH MFIt _ MPH MPH MPH
10 30 I 01 50 34 254 204 135 103
3 18-
20
30
40
,42
52
,60
1 4
174
,72
87
48
596
2 06 1 00 ;688
3S
44
50
29
35
19
408 2'7
14
236 ..176
20
Tip
Ne
3
Spray
Height t8'"
Pressure
(ps_
10
20
30
40
Capacity
(GRVQ
30
,42
52
,60
Gatlons Per 100 Sq, Ft, - Based on Water
1 2 3 4 5 75 10
MPH MFH MR"I MPH MF'H _
,10 05 034 025 02 013
IViF'H
01
,14
174
.205
072
087
D48
059
.10
,068
036
044
.05
029
035
,04
01g
023
.027
,014
017
.02
Calibration
Chemical labels may show application rates in gallons per acre, gallons per 1000 square feet, or galions per 100 square feet You wiltnote 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 cation so you can stop and go again, reh_rning to the same speed.
Add water and proper amount of chemical to the tank and drive to the ,starting place for spraying,.
_BESSU_IE _WITC H
Pressure switch t= prms_ at the foolery, Improper adjustment ef lhe pressure awttol_, may cause severe overload or premature fallute_ If lhe pump Is subiected to rapid cydtng dudng normal operation, or Infrt_laSnt perlod_ dsmmgs may occur,
After Spraying .
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 a chemical neutralizer, such as 'Nutra-Sol', or equivalent, and repeat cleaning
instructionsabove.. A mix of water and some detergent, such as
'Dawn' dish soap would be a sufficient alternative.
Flush the entire sprayer with the neutralizingtcieaning agent, then flush out one more time with plain water. Follow the chemical manufacturer's disposal instructionsof all wash or rinsing water.
For the boom, if applicable, remove the tips and screens from the nozzle assemblies. Wash these components thoroughly with water or cleaning solution appropriate for the chemical being used Blow out the orifice clean, and dry. If 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 tips before storing.
DO NOT USE PUMP IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ENVIRONMENT.
FLAMMABLE
DO NOT USE TO PUMP
FLUIDS, GASOLINE,
KEROSENE, FUEL, OIL, ETC.
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 solution of RV antifreeze 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 solution Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your sprayer.
Troubleshootinq a 2.1 g.p.m. Pump:
Pump will NOT run:
- Check inline fuse on the wires on the pump If blown, replace with new fuse. (7..5 Amp mini-blade fuse #5157205)
- Make sure BOTH on/off switches are in the 'on' position (-)
- Make sure you 12 volt source (battery) is fully charged
Insure a tight connection at the battery clips
If none of the above will work, try pulling wire terminal "A" off of the spade terminal of the pressure switch, and cross it over and touch terminal "B".. (You will need to remove the pressure switch cap before doing this) If your pump runs when you do this, you know you will need to replace your
pressure switch
Another thing you can try is to take apart the switch box on the lead wire assembly (#5274443) with the (2) phillips head screws, and 'hot-wire' it together Take the (2) wires that are screwed to the rocker switch, off of the switch and twist them together. This will insure you are getting the full 12
voltsto the pump if your pump runs after doing this, you will know that your lead wire assembly needs to be replaced.
Pump runs, but does not prime:
- Check line strainer (screen) at the inlet location, at the tank You will need to unscrew the knuded nut to access this screen.. (see exploded view later in this manual) The
ON/OFF valve should be closed while performing this, to
insure you do not lose any solution. Periodically take the screen at this location out and clean it..
- Make sure the bypass fine valve is closed, to allow the pressure to build up in your system..
- Unscrew the head portion of your pump and remove the check valve assembly from inside.. You need to make sure the O-Ring comes out with this piece as well. (See the exploded view to help identifythese components) These pieces can be cleaned which, in most cases, will help restore some, if not most, of your prime. Soak this check valve in a solution of hot, soapy water.. "Dawn" brand dish soap works well for this A little bit of'scrubbing' with perhaps an old toothbrush may be required to actually break up any build-up that may be on the check valve. Rinse off
the pieces and replace them back into your pump
Reassemble the pump. Hook it back up and test
#5275703 Pump
(12 Volt, 8 Amp, 2.1 gpm, 60 psi)
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Fittings with an asterisk (*) by them, come together in a bag,
;i12"MNPT
(1) 5168833 - 1/2" Hose Barb
(1) 5168836- 3t8" Hose Barb l_m
No
Pad
Number
3,1
3,2
3.3
4
5.1
5,2 t 5157205
2 5168820
3 516_837
5168839
5157202
2040B-090
5168838
5157207
5095202
Qty Description
Lisl
P_ce
7.5 Amp Mini Fuse 1,00
Check Valve Kit W/_Ring & Fogies j 19.95
Upper Housing Assembly
Plunger Kit
Pm.-ssure Switch Assembly
Pkg, (2) Clips (Port Ft_ng)
Diaphragm/Cam/Beating Kit
Rocker Switch
Pump Foot(l,0 & 2,1g,p,m.)
39,95
12,99
.23.95
,,. 3,41,,
18.99
14.99
1,25
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ViewlParts List
36
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\ i
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34,6
34
Approximate Unit Dimensions:
Length = 56"
Height = 21"
Width (@ tires) = 26"
Width (@ boom) = 42"
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
11
12 : 5038516
13
14
15
16
5038517
5051022
5051114
5051122
5058186 iQty Description t
2
3
;
5006209
5006307
5816066
....
...........................
1 Poiy Knuded Swivel Nut, 3/4'* FGHT
8 5116"-16 Hex V_iz (Range) Locknut
=.
1 Garden HoseWasher
, 4 . 5820089 . i Hose_ I12".-1 Brd. x26"
L
5
6 i
5020215
5021030
!
Hose, 3t8%t Brd. x 15 FL
.......................
2 4,10/3,50 x 4" Wheel (White) wt2 1t4" Offset Hub
7 5024077 1" Axle (112" Di_. x 24")
.
8 . 5034030 . 6 H,H.C,S.,SI16'_18x314" .....................
, 9 : 5034042= 2 ,H,.I_€ ,S., 5/16".-18 xl"
10 5034531 3 5/16"_16 x 5f8" Flange Lock Screw t Hitch Bracket (Farmed)
,H.!tchB.racket (Fiat)
2 HoseClamp, 1/2"
2 :Hose Clamp, 3/8" ................................................
17
18
19
20
5070061
5075016
5095198
5100357
1 5t8" Black Nylon Loom Cable Clamp
1 Tank Lid wP,.anyard
]railer Frame (RED.' 15 & 20 Gal. "Ne_' S_le
1 Tanks)
1 Grommet
2 Boom Bracket (Light Duty)
1 Poly Bypass "J" Hose (Triplex 15 & 20 G.)
5100452
5101077
5117167
5117234
5117313
5127118
5127191
1 SiphonTube
2 Cotter Pin, 116"x 1"
3 #10--24 x 5f6" Phalips Truss Head Machine Screw
1 #10-24 x 112" PhnlipsTruss Head Machine Screw
1
2 i
#1_24 x 2 1/2" Truss Head Machine Screw
V',_ee] Spacer
Manifold Spacer (2,igpm)
28 : 5163100 ,, .! .:!Tow._.F!owHandgun w/X-26 Tip
29 5167007 1 Gauge, 0-t00 p.s.L
30 5169242 1 15 Gallon (New Style) Tank
31
32
5274373 I i.Drain
Plug Cap, Tether, and Washer AssembiY
5274443 1 Lead Wire Assembly (wlSwitch), 96"
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1.0D
2.00
1.95
1.20
,, ,25
.25
.25
.25
.50
.40
_ 9.95
6=26
50,00
2195
9,99
=
.57
.25
.20
2.,66
8,50
16.26
7.47
,55,
.25
.44
4_85
2,30
.62
* .63
.25
10.50
376-
377-
36.3
36.4
36.5
36.6
36.7
36.6
36.9
37
37.1
37.2
37.3
37.4
34.6
34.7
34.8
34.9
35
36
36.1
36.2
item
No
33
34
34.t
34.2
34.3
34.4
Part
Number
5274880
5275516
5010430
5143405
5143188
5016066
5149035
5006209
5010236
5041073
5275703
5275726
5022411
5056023
5tt6019
5136512
5046052
5086003
5133094
5020416
5851022
5275877
5143188
5168633
5t16242
5149035
Qt-y Description List
Price
1 Pkg. (2) Handgun Clips & (2) Screws
1 Manifold Assembly
1 Pall Kit Etbow, 1/2" FNPT
1 Manifold w/Mounting Tab
2 Ny!an Shut-OffValve
2.85
18,00
2.79
6,99
3,04
2 Garden Hose Washer .20
Ho_'e .60
1 Poty Swivel, 1/2" Hose Barb ,50
2 !Poly Knuried Swivel Nut, 3/4" FGHT
1 iPoiy Elbow, 1/2" FNPT x 112" FNPT
1 iPoly Reducing Bushing, 1/2" MNPT x 114" FNPT
1 Gold Series 2.1 g.p.m. Pump
,57
2.07
1,24
112,00
1 2-Noz.zJeBoom Assembly
1 iBoom MountAngle
49.99
5.85
2 Nylon EIbowAssembty, 11116" U_N_F.x ii2'; HB .......
i,10
2 50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
2 ::Deffectip (Gray}
2 Nylon Nozzle Cap, 11116" U.N.F. Thread
1 Nylon Hose Tee, 112" HB
2 Nylon Cable Tie
2 '_Hese, tt2"-1 Brd. x19 318"
4 iHese Clamp, 112"
1 Intake Sub-Assembfy
1 :Nylon Shut..OffVafve
1 Port Kit Fitting, 1/2" Hose Barb
1 iStrainer, 1" Filter Washer
1 iPoly Swivel, 1/2" Hose Barb
.31
.50
, 1.05
1,00
.38
.88
.25
'"1,55"
.62
7,49
3.04
2.2_1
37.6
37.7
5051022
5020497
2 !Hose Clamp, 112"
1 !1/2" Polysprir_g Hose x 8"
.62
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