Agri-Fab 45-0325 Owner’s Manual

Agri-Fab ®

OWNERS

MANUAL

Model No.

45-0325

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

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45 GALLON ATV SPRAYER

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 48598 (2/04)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when operating equipment.

1. Read this owners manual carefully before attempting to assemble or operate this sprayer.

2. Read your vehicle owners manual for operating and safety rules before using this equipment.

3. Never allow children to operate this sprayer, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.

4. Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit on this sprayer. Do not allow passengers on the towing vehicle.

5. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children. Also keep area clear of pets.

6. Read the chemical label carefully for instructions and caution notes on handling and mixing of chemicals.

7. Wear eye and hand protection and wear protective clothing when handling and applying lawn chemicals.

8. Do not spray on windy days.

9. Attachment of this sprayer may affect your vehicle's braking and stability. Be aware of your vehicle's capabilities. Refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning safe operation on slopes. Be aware of changing conditions on slopes. STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES.

10. Operate at reduced speed on rough terrain, along ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of control.

11. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS--ATTENTION! BECOMEALERT! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

Your sprayer carton contains parts as shown in the diagram below. The hardware package contains parts as shown in the Full Size Hardware Chart on page 3. Identify all parts and lay out as shown.

CARTON CONTENTS

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON

1. Spray Gun 7. Hitch Bracket

2. Side Angles (2) 8. Boom Mount Brackets (2)

3. Tongue 9. Return (Bypass) Hose

4. Hose Hooks (2) 10. Boom Hose Assembly

5. Transport Bracket 11. Tank

6. Wheels (2) 12. Rear Frame Angle

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13. Frame Strap

14. Front Frame Angle

15. Boom Mount Assembly, L.H.

16. Boom Mount Assembly, R.H.

17. Boom Arm Assembly, R.H.

18. Boom Arm Assembly, L.H.

19. Axle

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART

H jl

KEY

A B

C D

E F

J K

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 4"

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 2-1/2"

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4"

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3/4"

Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"

Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"

Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 2"

Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"

Screw, #10-24 x 1/2"

Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"

Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"

Hex Nut, 5/16"

KEY

R S

U V

X Y

QTY.

2 4

16 17

2 2

1 1

j AA

DESCRIPTION Hex Nut, 3/8"

Hex Lock Nut, 3/8" Flat Washer, 1"

Flat Washer, 3/8" Lock Washer, 3/16"

Lock Washer, 5/16" Lock Washer, 3/8"

Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"

Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" Mounting Clamp

Plastic Knob Hitch Pin

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

AA 2 Wheel Spacer

BB 2 Flanged Spacer

CC 6 1/2" Spacer, DD 2 Spring

EE 1 Hose Clamp, 1/4"

FF 8 Nylon Tie

GG 1 "Y" Valve Fitting HH 1 Pressure Gauge

It 1 Drain Body

JJ 1 Nylon Cap

KK 1 O-Ring

LL 1 Nylon Washer

MM 1 Nylon Nut

NN 3 Hose Gasket

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches (1) Adjustable Wrench (1) Screwdriver (1) Pliers (1) Grease Gun

1 ,

Remove all items from the carton and lay them out as shown on pages 2 and 3.

Assemble the frame strap and the front frame angle to the bottom of the two side angles as

shown in figure 1. Use eight 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts. Do not

tighten yet.

Assemble the rear frame angle to the bottom and the two boom mount brackets to the top of the side

angles as shown in figure 2. Use four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet.

_°/ BOOM /

5/16" x 1" '_ MOUNT_BRACKET/ i

HEX BOLT I _

REAR ;,- FRAME

ANGLE

5/16" LOCK WASHER

FIGURE 1

5/16" x 3/4" HEX BOLT SIDE

FRAME STRAP

5/16" HEX NUT

ANGLE

FRONT FRAME ANGLE

FIGURE 2

Assemble the tongue to the bottom of the front frame angle and the frame strap using four 3/8" x

1" carriage bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex

nuts as shown in figure 3. Do not tighten yet.

318" x 1" CARRIAGE

BOLT

FIGURE 3

Assemble the axle through the side angles and the tongue. Fasten the axle to the side angles using two

1/4" x 2" hex bolts and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 4.

AXLE

j.°

1/4" HEX LOCK NUT

8. Assemble the hitch bracket down through the slot in the tongue and fasten it to the tongue using a 3/8"

x 1" hex bolt, a 3/8" lock washer and a 3/8" hex nut. Tighten. See figure 6.

9. Assemble the hitch pin and 1/8" hairpin cotter to the hitch bracket and tongue. See figure 6.

HITCH PIN

3/8" X 1" HEX BOLT

BRACKET

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 4

6. Assemble a wheel spacer, a 1" flat washer, a wheel (valve stem facing out) and another 1" flat washer onto the axle as shown in figure 5. Place a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin through the hole at the end of the axle, spreading the ends of the pin to secure it. Repeat on other end of axle.

7. Fill wheel hubs with general purpose grease using a grease gun.

1" FLAT

WASHER

10.

Install the drain in the tank as shown in figure 7. Place a 3/4" garden hose gasket onto the drain

body and insert the drain body through the bottom of the tank from the inside. Beneath the tank,

assemble the nylon washer and then the nylon nut onto the drain body. Tighten the nut securely enough to prevent leaking, being careful not to damage the plastic parts. Place the O-ring inside

the nylon cap and screw the cap onto the end of the drain body.

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1/8" x 1-1/2" WHEEL COTTER PIN

FIGURE 5

NYLON CAP__ O-RING

FIGURE 7

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