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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model: ATV-20-2-QR (5302319)
(15 Gallon Lawn & Garden/ATV Sprayer)
Technical Specifications
x 20 Gal. Corrosion-Resistant Polyethylene Tank x 12 Volt Diaphragm Pump, 2.1 g.p.m.—60 psi x 15 Ft. Handgun Hose (3/8” I.D.) x 15 Ft. Vertical throw, 30 Ft. Horizontal Throw x Pressure Gauge x 2-Nozzle Boom Assembly (80” Spray Coverage) x Corrosion-Resistant Nylon Nozzles x Pressure Adjust (recirculation) Line
This sprayer may be mounted to most makes of agricultural ATV vehicles.
Caution: When fully filled with water, this sprayer will weigh 205 lbs.. Consult the owner’s manual for your vehicle to verify that you are within it’s load carrying capacity.
Assembly Instructions
x Make sure the contents of the sprayer’s carton match the items shown on page 2 of the manual. x Follow the steps on pages 3 & 4 to properly assemble the sprayer. x After assembly is complete and before testing your sprayer, make sure you connect the electrical 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 (-). x The drain plug assembly should already be attached to the tank
***IMPORTANT REMINDER***
General Information
Thank you for purchasing this product. The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your lawn
& garden/ATV sprayer. Please read it carefully, as it furnishes information which will help you achieve years of trouble-free operation.
Warranty
Products are warranted for one year from date of purchase against manufacturer or workmanship defects for home owner usage and 90 days for commercial usage.
For technical assistance, visit our website @ www.fimcoindustries.com or call: TOLL FREE @ 1-800-831-0027
Our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you.
To obtain prompt, efficient service, always remember to give the following information… x
Correct Part Description and/or part number x
Model #/Serial # of your sprayer
Part descriptions and numbers can be obtained from the illustrated parts list section(s) of this manual.
www.fimcoindustries.com
1000 FIMCO Lane, P.O. Box 1700, North Sioux City, SD 57049
Toll Free Phone: 800-831-0027 : Toll Free Fax: 800-494-0440
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Contents of your sprayer’s carton (ATV-20-2-QR):
Owner’s
Manual
Tank/Frame Pre-Assembly
Contents of Parts Bag
#5278139
2-Nozzle Rigid Boom (#5278237)
Tank Lid
& Lanyard
(#5058188)
Contents of Bracket Kit
#5278140
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Assembly Procedure (ATV-20-2-QR)
Normally, the sprayer will be mounted on an ATV with the pump assembly at the operator’s back and the spray wand will be at the rear of the unit. Right Hand (RH) and Left Hand
(LH) sides of the sprayer are determined as if you are standing behind the sprayer, looking at it (facing forward)
After removing the tank from the box, start the assembly procedure by turning the tank upside on a stable, flat surface.
A phillips head screwdriver is required for this step.
(**) Mount the tank brackets (5278222) to the underside of the tank as shown in Step 1. Use (4) flat head screws
(5034149) to secure it to the tank. The tank will rest on the surface of the brackets. Make sure the brackets are parallel with each other before tightening down the bolts. Do not over
-tighten.
After your tank brackets are secured to the tank, turn the tank assembly over and position it so that the cam handles which extend beyond the back of the tank are facing you and just hanging over the edge of the table or flat surface you are assembling this on.
Secure the boom mounting brackets (5038874) to the tank mounting brackets with Cam handles as shown in Detail A.
You can position them as needed within the slot on the bracket. Just be sure that the surfaces of both brackets are even with each other.
Detail
B
Detail A
A phillips head screwdriver is required for this step.
Attach the 2-nozzle harness to the boom sub-assembly.
The end (elbow) nozzle assemblies slide into the cutout of the horizontal brackets.
Use 2 plastic retaining clips to hold in place. (Detail B)
Once the nozzles are in the cutouts, slide each clip in the gap between the steel bracket and the plastic nozzle. These can be mounted on the front or rear side of the bracket.
These should ‘snap’ in place and hold the nozzle securely.
Attach the boom assembly to the boom mounting brackets, making sure the boom is centered. Secure in place with (2) phillips head screws (5117287) and (2) whiz lock nuts
(5006306).
You are now ready to mount this unit to an ATV, using ratchet straps (NOT INCLUDED).
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Step 4
Step 5
Lid Lanyard
Step 6
Lanyard Connec on Tab
DETAIL Lanyard
Assembly Procedure (ATV-20-2-QR)
After your boom is attached to the boom brackets, locate the
43” hose and the (2) hose clamps from the parts bag.
Place the hose clamps over each end of the hose loosely.
Slip the ends of the hose over the hose barbs on both the manifold and the ‘Tee’ fitting on the nozzle harness. Use a twisting motion, if necessary, to get the hose fully onto each barb. Bring the hose clamps to the connection point and tighten securely.
NOTE:
Make sure this boom feeder hose does not end up on the
‘outside’ of the spray wand hose, otherwise unwrapping the spray wand hose from around the tank may be difficult.
The pressure gauge (5167097) is located in the parts bag.
Thread the pressure gauge into the (open) port located on the manifold. Hand tighten securely.
** DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN **
Screw the lid (5058188) onto the tank. Place the end of the lanyard through the tab in the tank. (See DETAIL Lanyard).
This is so the lid can ‘hang’ off the tank when filling/rinsing the tank out.
1/4” FPT
5167097
DETAIL Gauge
Manifold
The only thing left to assemble is the spray wand clips to the tank.
Locate the (2) clips (5053096) and (2) phillips head machine screws (5117334) from the parts bag.
A phillips head screwdriver is required for this step
Place a screw through the hole in the clip and bring it up to the tank, where the embossments for the clips are
(located on the rear side of the tank)
Secure the clip/screw to the tank. Tighten so that the clip is secure. Do this for each clip.
**
The spray wand will snap into the clips once installed. Do not use excessive force when placing the spray wand into the clips, as this could cause the clips to break.
*** The Sprayer should now be ready for use ***
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Testing the Sprayer
NOTE: It is important that you test your sprayer for leakage and proper spray patters with plain water before chemical application is attempted. This will also give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the operation of the sprayer, without the possibility of losing any expensive chemicals.
Add water to the tank and drive to the starting place for spraying.
When you are ready to spray, position booms for spraying and 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 (this is the valve marked Press. Adj. on your manifold assembly) and opening the boom line valve (this is the center 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 all right (no leaks and 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) before application!
Calibration
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 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.
Operation
The pumping system draws solution from the tank, through the strainer and to the pump. The pump forces the solution under pressure to the handgun or boom nozzles.
Connect the lead wire to a fully charged 12 volt battery. You may use either a stand-alone batter or the battery on your towing vehicle. The lead wire has an On/Off switch to activate the pump. “-” is on and “O” is off.
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of
Speed in M.P.H.
(Miles Per Hour) 100 Ft. 200 Ft. 300 Ft.
1.0 68 sec. 136 sec. 205 sec.
2.0 34 68 102
3.0 23 45 68
4.0 17 34 51
5.0 14 27 41
6.0 11 23 34
7.0 9.7 19 29
8.0 8.5 17 26
9.0 7.6 15 23
10.0 6.8 14 20
Fill the tank part way with water and then add the desired amount of chemical to be sprayed. Finish filling tank to proper level. Turn the pump on and by depressing the “-” side of the rocker switch. The pump is equipped with a pressure switch that is pre-set at the factory to shut the pump off when all discharges are closed.
The pump will turn back on when one of the following actions occurs: the handgun lever is squeezed to spray the handgun, or the boom valve is opened to broadcast spray with the boom, or the bypass valve is opened to re-circulate solution back into the tank.
When spraying with either the boom or the handgun, pressure may be reduced by slowly opening the bypass valve until desired pressure is achieved. Opening the valve decreases pressure, closing the valve increases pressure. When spraying with the boom, the proper method to set the pressure is to open the boom valve completely and if a lower pressure is desired, then slowly open the bypass valve until that pressure is obtained.
For the safest and most efficient chemical application, you will need to calibrate your sprayer using the tip and speed charts. Once you have determined the proper speed and pressure settings, you will need to consult your chemical label for the amount of chemical to be added to the tank. Read the entire label. Use only according to label directions.
The nozzles on the boom will spray an 80 inch wide swath. Check the nozzle pattern by spraying water on a concrete surface.
Using the Boom Nozzles
Four things must be considered before spraying with the boom.
How much chemical must be mixed in the tank.
Rate of spray (gallons per acre to be sprayed).
What pressure (p.s.i.) will be used.
Speed traveled (mph) while spraying.
Refer to the chemical label to determine your chemical mixture
See the tip chart to determine the pressure to be used. The chart will also show the speed used when spraying.
Start the pump and open the valve to the boom nozzles.
Check the spray pattern. Usually you can see the coverage better on a solid concrete surface, such as a driveway.
Raise or lower the nozzles so that you will have a good coverage pattern. Generally the proper height will be about 18 inches from the object(s) being sprayed.
Tip
No.
(Color)
Tip Chart for TKT-VP3, TF-VP3 & 30DT3.0 Tips
Gallons Per Acre - Based on Water
Spray Pressure Capacity
1 2 3 4 5 7.5
Height (psi) (GPM)
MPH MPH MPH MPH
10
MPH MPH MPH
3
(Gray)
18"
20 .42 63 31.5 20.9 15.7 12.6 8.4 6.3
Tip
No.
(Color)
3
(Gray)
Tip
No.
(Color)
3
(Gray)
Spray
Height
18"
Spray
Height
18"
Pressure
(psi)
Capacity
(GPM)
1
Gallons Per 1000 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water
2 3 4 5 7.5 10
MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH
10 .30 1.01 .5 .34 .254 .204 .135 .103
20 .42 1.4 .72 .48 .36 .29 .19 .14
30 .52 1.74 .87 .596 .44 .35 .236 .176
40 .60 2.06 1.00 .688 .50 .408 .27 .20
Gallons Per 100 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water
Pressure Capacity
1 2 3 4 5 7.5 10
(psi) (GPM)
MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH
10 .30 .10 .05 .034 .025 .02 .013 .01
20 .42 .14 .072 .048 .036 .029 .019 .014
30 .52 .174 .087 .059 .044 .035 .023 .017
40 .60 .206 .10 .068 .05 .04 .027 .02
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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 chemical 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 allowed to soak untreated for a length of time! ALWAYS flush the pump as instructed after each 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.
Storing Sprayer
When sprayer is not in use, release Cam Lock Handles. This is to prevent deforming of Cam Lock Mechanism. Do not use QR bracket
Cams to hold and store boom in vertical position.
Winter Storage
Before storing your sprayer for winter or long term storage, thoroughly clean and drain it as much as possible. Then pour enough pink RV antifreeze into the tank so that when the pump is turned on you can pump the antifreeze throughout the entire plumbing system, including the bypass. Make sure to operate the boom and handgun until you see pink fluid spraying from the nozzles. Leave any remaining antifreeze in the tank. Before your next usage, rinse the antifreeze from the sprayer with clean water.
It is nearly impossible to drain all of the water from the sprayer and any trapped water can freeze in cold weather and damage parts of the sprayer. Pumping the antifreeze through the system will displace the water and help prevent this damage.
Intake/Siphon Tube/Screen Detail of a Typical L&G/ATV Sprayer (not including the ‘EC’Units)
‘Cut’ View of a ‘Typical’ Tank
(looking inside)
Make sure the siphon tube is rotated so that the tube just touches the bottom of the tank.
The suction line of your sprayer should contain a ‘siphon tube’ or intake tube which should be rotated so that it just touches the bottom of the tank surface. (see Detail Views). Reach in and rotate it, as needed, if not already in this position.
A nylon shut-off valve is threaded onto the pipe nipple at the intake location on the tank. It is at this location so you can shut off the flow of solution to access your system’s screen for cleaning.
Checking/Cleaning the sprayer’s filter/screen:
i Start your pump and before it shuts off, reach down and Shut the nylon valve to the ‘Closed’ position
(lever is perpendicular to the flow of fluid), then shut off your pump. i Unscrew the knurled nut from the shut-off valve, leaving the valve connected to the tank. i Swing (swivel) the intake assembly towards you. Look in the nut you JUST unscrewed. There is a screen/washer there. i Remove the screen and clean as necessary. Replace when done and reassemble the entire assembly. i Make sure the valve is turned to the ‘Open’ position before restarting your pump.
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Pump Model: 5277981
Available Replacement Parts
DO
x Clean and rinse your pump after each use with Fimco Tank
Neutralizer x Winterize your pump or sprayer by rinsing, draining and running RV Antifreeze through it before storing for the winter. x Use clean water for your spray mixture x Store inside a building when not in use.
DON’T
x Use to pump bleach. x Use to pump petroleum products such as diesel fuel, gasoline or kerosene x Leave your pump sit with spray mixture in it for extended periods x Use dirty or unfiltered water for spraying
Current:
Pump Specifications
4.5 Amps @ 30 PSI
Check Valve: Viton
Wetted Parts Housing: Polypropylene
Diaphragm: Santoprene
Liquid Temperature: 130° F max.
GPM=Gallons Per Minute
PSI=Pounds per Square Inch
DC=Direct Current
Troubleshoo ng the Pump
: x x
Motor does not run: x
Check for loose wiring connec on(s). x
Make sure the 'ON/OFF' switch in the lead wire assembly is in the x x
'ON' posi on. “I" is the 'ON' posi on and 'O' is the 'OFF' posi on.
Check for defec ve pressure switch. Make sure you are connected to a good 12 volt power source. Make sure any on/o ff switches are in the 'on' posi on.
Remove the cap to the pressure switch. Pull both red wires o ff of their terminals, and touch the two ends together. If your pump runs when you do this, your pressure switch will need to be replaced.
Check the fuse.
Check for low voltage at the power supply.
Pump does not prime: x
Check for air leaks in supply line. x x x x x
Check for debris in the check valve assembly.
Check for defec ve check valve.
Check for clogged strainer/ fi lter.
Check for cracks in the pump housing.
Check for empty product supply.
Pulsa ng fl ow (surging): x
Check for defec ve pressure switch. x x x x x
Check for leaks in the discharge line.
Check for restric on in the discharge line.
Check for debris in nozzle ori fi ce.
Discharge hose may be too long.
Check for clogged strainer.
Motor con nues to run a er discharge is shut o ff : x
Check for empty product supply. x x x x x
Check for open bypass valve. (if equipped)
Check for low voltage.
Check for leak in discharge line.
Check for defec ve or dirty check valve.
Check for defec ve pressure switch.
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Exploded View/Parts List:
ATV-20-2-QR
(5302319)
Approximate Unit Dimensions:
Tank Length = 38”
Boom Length = 42”
Width = 24” - 30”
Height = 16½”
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Intake Assembly Detail
Manifold
Detail
2-Nozzle Boom Assembly (5278237) Exploded View/Parts List
Opposite side has typical setup
Nozzle Assembly
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