Ag Spray BA6D, BA8D User Manual

Owner's Manual
Boom Assemblies (with Carrier Support)
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
6-Row Boom Assembly
w/QJ Nozzles
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
8-Row Boom Assembly
w/QJ Nozzles
General Information
Warranty/Parts/Service
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 parts and service. To obtain prompt, efficient service, always remember to give the following information...
- Correct Part Description and/or 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 distributor/dealer.
Technical Specifications
Model
BA6D
• (6 Row - 21 Ft. Wide)
Model
• (8 Row - 28 Ft. Wide)
All Models:
- Adjustable Spacing Nozzles
- Height Adjustment
- 4-Way Hinge for Boom Protection
- Cross-Over Folding
- Tips/Caps/Strainers are Standard
- Fits all Various Carriers
- Square Boom Tube Construction
www.agspray.com
1100 New Industry Lane
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
P: 800-637-7172 F: 270-885-7392
Form No. 1916 [5008228 (11/09)] Printed in the U.S.A.
Boom Assembly
BA8D
Boom Assembly
104 Eastman Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
P: 800-844-4524 F: 662-455-4442
1563 S. Oates Street
Dothan, AL 36301
P: 800-227-4098 F: 334-673-1974
Assembly
Calibration
1. Mount the upright angles to the inside of the mounts on the carrier, using the supplied bolts/nuts. Attach the backrack to the upright angles using the square u-bolts & nuts. NOTE: The backrack can be mounted in either a high or low position and the uprights can be adjusted for desired height. Attach the U­Brackets as shown in the exploded view drawing.
2. Loosen the eye-bolts and remove the 7" hinge bolt(s). Line up the outer booms and reassemble the hinge bolt through the outer boom yoke, the hinge casting, and the spring connector. Tighten the eye-bolt until the spring is at the desired tension. Lock the eye-bolt in place with the inner whiz flange locknut. The 8-Row booms use extensions on the outer booms. Bolt on the boom extensions using the bolts/nuts provided. (see exploded view drawing)
3. Hook an end of each boom chain on an "S" hook attached to the top bar tube. Place a slide clamp onto each outer boom. Place the other end of the boom chain between the ears of the slide clamp and secure with the bolt/nut per the exploded view. Level the outer booms by moving the slide clamps in or out as needed. Tighten the bolts in the slide clamps to hold the clamps in place.
4. Attach the appropriate hose assemblies onto each of the three boom sections. the center section has (5) nozzles with "L" connectors on each end. Starting at the center, the nozzles should be placed about 20 inches apart.
5. Join the designated feeder hose to each boom section and secure in place with hose clamps.
Tip Selection
Important note:
The tips supplied as standard with this boom assembly are number 8003VP tips. when you refer to the rate charts found in this owners manual, you will note that they have a GPA range of
15.4 to 22 GPA (Gallons Per Acre). This is tabulated at 5 MPH, and from 30 to 60 psi and 20 inch nozzle spacing. These rates are based on water. Please read this tip selection section carefully before attempting to operate your boom assembly
The selection of proper tips for the boom is determined by the gallon per acre (GPA) requirement which is specified on the chemical label. The following characteristics also have a determining factor and must be considered:
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.
Testing the Sprayer
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 (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 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.
Speed of spraying (MPH)
1. Boom nozzle spacing (specified in inches)
2. Solution weight and conversion factor (CF)
3. Gallons of solution to be sprayed per acre
4. Spraying pressure
5.
Useful Formulas:
GPM - Gallons Per Minute GPA - Gallons Per Acre MPH - Miles Per Hour
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of:
100 Ft.
68 sec.
34
23
17 34
14
11
9.7
8.5
7.6
6.8
200 Ft.
136 sec.
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Speed in M.P.H. (Miles per Hour)
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
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!
Suggested Minimum Spray Heights
Nozzle Height
Nozzle Type
300 Ft.
68
45
27
23
19
17
15
14
205 sec.
102
68
51
41
34
29
26
23
20
TeeJet (Flat Spray)
TeeJet (XR TeeJet) TeeJet (XR TeeJet) FloodJet
* Not Recommended *** Wide angle spray tip is influenced by nozzle orientation The critical factor is to achieve a double spray pattern overlap.
Spray Angle
65
80 110 120
20"
Spacing
°
22"-24"
°
17"-19"
°
12"-14"
*** ***
°
30"
Spacing
33"-35"
26"-28" 16"-18"
***
40"
Spacing
NR*
NR* NR*
Nozzle Spacing
If the nozzle spacing on your boom is different
from those tabulated, multiply the tabulated
GPA coverage by one of the following factors.
Where Tables are Based on 20" Nozzle Spacing
Other Spacing
Conversion Factor
8"
2.5
1.67
1.43
1.25
18"10" 12" 16"14" 30"22" 24"
1.11
.91
.83
.66
Where Tables are Based on 30" Nozzle Spacing
Other Spacing
Conversion Factor
26"
1.15
28"232"
1.07
.94
34"
.88
36"
.83
38"
.79
40"
.75
42"
.71
44"
.68
Where Tables are Based on 40" Nozzle Spacing
Other Spacing
Conversion Factor
28"
1.43
30"
1.33
32"
1.25
34"
1.18
36"
1.11
38"
1.05
42"
.95
44"
.91
48"
.83
Spraying Solutions Other Than Water
Flow Rate
Nozzle flow rate varies with spraying pressure. In general, the relationship between GPM and pressure is as follows:
This equation is explained by the illustration below. Simply stated, to double the flow through a nozzle, the pressure be increased four times.
Effect of Pressure on Volume
8002
@ 10 psi @ 40 psi
8002
Since all the tabulations are based on spraying water, which weighs 8.34 lbs per USA gallon, conversion factors must be used when spraying solutions which are heavier or lighter than water. To determine the proper size nozzle for the solution to be sprayed, first multiply the desired GPM or GPA of solution by the rate conversion factor. Then use the new converted GPM or GPA rate to select the proper size nozzle.
Example:
Desired application rate is 20 GPA of 28% Nitrogen.
Determine the correct nozzle size as follows:
GPA (Solution) x Conversion Factor = GPA
20 GPA (28%) x 1.13 = 22.6 GPA (Water)
The applicator should choose a nozzle size that will supply 22.6 GPA of water at the desired pressure.
Miscellaneous Conversion Factors
One Acre = 43,560 square feet = 0.405 Hectacre One Hectacre = 2.471 Acres One Gallon Per Acre = 9.35 Liters Per Hectacre One Mile = 5280 Feet = 1610 Meters = 1.61 Kilometers One Gallon = 128 Fluid Ounces = 8 Pints = 4 Quarts = 3.79 Liters = 0.83 Imperial Gallons One Pound Per Square Inch = 0.069 bar. = 6.895 Kilo-Pascals One Mile Per Hour = 1.609 Kilometers Per Hour
Higher pressure not only increases the flow rate of the nozzle, but it also influences the droplet size and the rate of orifice wear. As pressure is increased, the droplet size decreases and the rate of orifice wear is increased. The values given in the tabulation section of this owners manual indicate the most commonly used pressure ranges for the associated spray tips.
Weight of Solution
7.0 lbs per gallon
8.0 lbs per gallon
8.834 lbs per gallon (Water)
9.0 lbs per gallon
10.0 lbs per gallon
10.65 lbs per gallon (28% Nitrogen)
11.0 lbs per gallon
12.0 lbs per gallon
14.0 lbs per gallon
Specific
Gravity
.84 .92
.96 .98
1.00 1.00
1.08 1.04
1.20 1.10
1.28 1.13
1.32 1.15
1.44 1.20
1.68 1.30
Conversion
Factors
0.1 gpm 0.2 gpm
Effect of Pressure on Spray Angle
8002 8002
18"
@ 15 psi
18"
60°
23"
@ 40 psi
80°
30"
Higher pressure not only increases the flow rate of the nozzle, but it also influences the droplet size and the rate of orifice wear. As pressure is increased, the droplet size decreases, and the rate of orifice wear is increased.
The values given in the tabulation section of this owner's manual indicate the most commonly used pressure ranges for the associated spray tips.
Spray Angle and Coverage
Depending on the nozzle type and size, the operating pressure can have a significant effect on spray angle and quality of spray distribution. As shown above for an 8002 flat spray tip, lowering the pressure results in a smaller spray angle and a significant reduction in spray coverage.
Tabulations for spray tips shown in this owner's manual are based on spraying water. Generally, liquids more viscous than water form relatively smaller spray angles. Whereas, liquids with surface tensions lower than water will produce wider spray angles. In situations where the uniformity of spray distribution is important, be careful to operate your spray tips within the proper pressure range.
NOTE: Suggested minimum spray heights for broadcast spraying are based upon nozzles spraying water at the rated spray angle.
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After Spraying
Winter Storage
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 instructions above. A mix of water and some detergent, such as 'Dawn' dish soap would be a sufficient alternative. 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. 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.
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8.16
8.7
8.4
8.11
3
2
3
6
4
1
2
Back Rack
(w/Vertical Mounts)
5
Item NoFIMCO Part
Number
1
5006307
2
5022238
3
5038317
4
5101065
5
5101231
6
5117300
7
5275256
7.1 5022255 1
7.2 5006337 2
7.3 5006307 4
7.4 5034159 2
7.5 5034019 2 Center Rack
8
Assembly
8.1 5006054 4
8.2 5006091 4
8.3 5006142 2
8.4 5006307 8
8.5 5034074 2
8.6 5034107 2
8.7 5034159 4
8.8 5034308 4
8.9 5273315 1
8.10 5009635 1
8.11 5022256 2
8.12 5080012 2
8.13 5080011 2
8.14 5271580 2
8.15 5019097 2
8.16 5082006 2
8.4
Qty
Description
2
5/16"-18 Hex Whiz (Flange) Locknut
2
Mounting Angle
2
U-Bracket
2
Hair-Pin Cotter (0.120" Dia.)
2
Pin
2
5/16"-18 x 1" Flange Whiz Lock Screw
2
Upright Assembly Boom Mounting Angle 1/2"-13 Hex Whiz (Flange) Locknut 5/16"-18 Hex Whiz (Flange) Locknut Square U-Bolt, 5/16" x 1 5/16" x 1 7/8" H.H.C.S., 1/2"-13 x 1 1/4"
1
BA6D & BA8D Boom Center Section
3/8"-16 Hex Nut 1/2"-13 Hex Locknut Hex Jam Locknut, 1/2" 5/16"-18 Hex Whiz (Flange) Locknut H.H.C.S., 1/2"-13 x 7" 3/8" x 4" Eyebolt, Turned, Zinc-Plated Square U-Bolt, 5/16" x 1 5/16" x 1 7/8" H.H.C.S., 1/2"-13 x 2 1/4" Center Boom Weldment Top Bar Tube (257 Boom) End Angle (257 Boom) Center Hinge Section Outer Hinge Section Spring Connector Weldment Hinge Spring "S" Hook
List
Price
.25
3.10
7.64 .40
3.50 .22
27.50
17.60 .30 .25 .65 .48
.25 .25 .25 .25
1.90
1.52 .65 .68
63.57
15.78
5.11
12.45
18.93
6.75
3.50 .55
8.10
7.4
8.7
7.1
8.9
8.11
8.4
7.4
7.2
7.5
8.1
8.6
8.15
8.2
NOTE: Mounting angles (Item 2) are used when the boom is positioned in the "high" position. Otherwise the U­bracket (Item 3) is bolted to the top holes in the upright angle (Item 7.1).
8.4
8.5
8.16
8.8
8.12
8.13
8.3
8.14
Center "Back Rack" Mounted
in the "High" Position
3
2
3
2
Center "Back Rack" Mounted
in the "Low" Position
Mounting Angles are NOT Used
Mounting Angles ARE Used
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18
Model: BA6D (5301957)
7
14
22
16
7
20
Item NoFIMCO Part
Number
1 5006092 4 4
2 5006259 2 2
3 5006307 2 2
4 5022238 2 2
5 5034101 4 4
6 5038317 2 2
7 5049018 2 2
8 5051085 2 2
9 5101065 2 2
10 5101231 2 2
11 5117300 2 2
12 5117307 2 2
13 5272165 13 17
14 5273313 2 2
15 5275256 2 2
16 5275736
17 5277032 1 1
18 5277033 1
19 5277034 1
20 5277035
21 5277036
Center Rack
22
Assembly
BA6D
(5301957)/QTY.
-
-
-
1 1
BA8D
(5301958)/QTY.
Components and their quantities for the 'Center Rack Assembly'
& 'Upright Assembly' are called out on Page 5.
14
Description
3/8"-16 Hex Locknut
3/8"-16 Hex Whiz (Flange) Locknut
5/16"-18 Hex Whiz (Flange) Locknut
Mounting Angle
H.H.C.S., 3/8"-16 x 1 3/4"
U-Bracket
Boom Chain (7 Ft.)
Slide Clamp
Hair-Pin Cotter (0.120" Dia.)
Pin
5/16"-18 x 1" Flange Whiz Lock Screw
3/8"-16 x 1" Whiz (Flange) Lockscrew
Vari-Quick Clamp (1 1/4" Sq. Tube)
End Boom Weldment
Upright Assembly
2
Boom Extension (for 8-Row)
1/2" QJ Center Nozzle Harness
-
1/2" QJ (LH) Nozzle Harness (BA6D)
-
1/2" QJ (RH) Nozzle Harness (BA6D)
1
1/2" QJ (LH) Nozzle Harness (BA8D)
1
1/2" QJ (RH) Nozzle Harness (BA8D)
BA6D & BA8D Boom Center Section
15
17
17
22
List
Price
.25
.25
.25
3.10
.50
7.64
3.25
8.72
.40
3.50
.22
.46
2.57
38.16
27.50
14.50
14
7
19
Model: BA8D (5301958)
14
21
Typ. Boom Extension Attachment
7
14
1
5
(BA8D Boom)
7
12
14
F
16
13
16
2
8
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DETAIL F
BA6D (5301957) & BA8D (5301958) Nozzle Assemblies
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
Center Harness Assembly #5277032 (BA6D & BA8D Boom Assemblies)
1.5 1.5
LH Harness Assembly #5277033 (BA6D Boom)
2.2.1
2.2.3
2.2.5
2.2.2
2.2.4
2.3
RH Harness Assembly #5277034 (BA6D Boom)
3.1.1
3.1.3
3.1.5
3.1.2
3.1.4
3.3
LH Harness Assembly #5277035 (BA8D Boom)
4.3
4.3
RH Harness Assembly #5277036 (BA8D Boom)
5.3
5.3 5.3
1.4
2.3
3.3
4.3
1.3 1.4
2.4
3.4
4.4
5.4
3.3
2.3
4.3
5.3
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
1.5
5.3
4.3
1.6
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
Item
No
1
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6 2
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.3
2.4 3
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
FIMCO Part
Number
5277032
5277031
5056067 5116019 5016157 5018266
5046219
5277030 5056065 5116019
5016157 5018266
5046219
5086003
5020144
5020416
5051114
5277033
5277031 5056067
5116019 5016157 5018266
5046219
5277030 5056065 5116019
5016157 5018266
5046219
5020416
5051114
5277034
5277031 5056067
5116019 5016157 5018266
5046219
Description
Qty
1
1/2" QJ Center Nozzle Harness
3
1/2" TEE QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Double Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
2
1/2" ELL QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Single Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
1
Nylon Hose Tee, 1/2" HB
2
Hose, 1/2"-1 Brd. x 10"
3
Hose, 1/2"-1 Brd. x 19 3/8"
10
Hose Clamp, 3/8"
1
1/2" QJ (LH) Nozzle Harness
3
1/2" TEE QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Double Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
1
1/2" ELL QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Single Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
3
Hose, 1/2"-1 Brd. x 19 3/8"
6
Hose Clamp, 3/8"
1
1/2" QJ (RH) Nozzle Harness
3
1/2" TEE QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Double Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
List
Price
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61 .88
1.77
2.17 .63
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61
2.17 .63
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61
Item
No
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.3
3.4 4
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.3
4.4 5
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.3
5.4
FIMCO Part
Number
5277030 5056065 5116019
5016157 5018266
5046219
5020416
5051114
5277035
5277031 5056067
5116019 5016157 5018266
5046219
5277030 5056065 5116019
5016157 5018266
5046219
5020416
5051114
5277036
5277031 5056067
5116019 5016157 5018266
5046219
5277030 5056065 5116019
5016157 5018266
5046219
5020416
5051114
Description
Qty
1
1/2" ELL QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Single Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
3
Hose, 1/2"-1 Brd. x 19 3/8"
6
Hose Clamp, 3/8"
1
1/2" QJ (LH) Nozzle Harness (BA8D)
5
1/2" TEE QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Double Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
1
1/2" ELL QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Single Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
5
Hose, 1/2"-1 Brd. x 19 3/8"
10
Hose Clamp, 3/8"
1
1/2" QJ (RH) Nozzle Harness (BA8D)
5
1/2" TEE QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Double Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
1
1/2" ELL QJ Nozzle Assembly
1
Single Hose Shank (1/2" Hose)
1
50 Mesh Nozzle Strainer, Red
1
Seat Washer
1
Flat Spray Tip, Blue
1
Quick TeeJet Cap (Yellow)
5
Hose, 1/2"-1 Brd. x 19 3/8"
10
Hose Clamp, 3/8"
List
Price
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61
2.17 .63
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61
2.17 .63
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61
3.84
1.05 .40 .84
.61
2.17 .63
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