Fimco ATV-25-71, 5301159 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
(25 Gallon Lawn & Garden/ATV Sprayer)
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.
Technical Specifications
25 Gal. Corrosion-Resistant Polyethylene Tank
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12 Volt Diaphragm Pump, 3.8 g.p.m. - 45 p.s.i.
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15 Ft. Handgun Hose
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26 Ft. max. vertical throw, 43 Ft. max. horizontal throw
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Pressure Gauge (Liquid-Filled, 0-100 p.s.i.)
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"No Drip" Check-Valve Diaphragm Nozzles
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Bypass (recirculation) Line w/ON-OFF Control Valve
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Caution: Always check the vehicle load rating before
using this sprayer. The loaded weight of the sprayer
and boom assembly is about 250 lbs. when the tank
is full. Care must be taken not to flip the vehicle over
backwards, especially when starting or accelerating.
Assembly
1. Install the tank mounting plates to the tank as shown in the
exploded view drawing.
2. Place the tank, with the brackets attached, on your ATV
carrier rack. Attach the mounting brackets to the cross
members of the rack, using the hardware supplied. (See
exploded view drawing)
3. Join the boom mounting brackets to the tank mounting
brackets with the hardware shown. Bolt your boom to these
brackets with the hardware provided.
4. Attach the nozzle harness assembly to the boom. Each
nozzle body has a brass nut which holds it to the steel boom
member. Make sure these are tightened securly.
5. Thread the pressure gauge into the reducing bushing at the
far end of the manifold assembly. Use a good grade of thread
sealant here, to insure no leaks.
6. Connect the wiring harness to the rear of the pump. Clip the
alligator clip ends to a fully charged 12 Volt battery. Red wire to
the 'Hot' connection, and black wire to the 'Ground'.
7. Remove the drain plug assembly and handgun clips from the
parts bag. Attach them to the tank as shown in the exploded
view drawing.
*** IMPORTANT REMINDER ***
Detail A
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.
Inlet from Tank
A
This unit comes with an On/Off valve, located near
the inlet of the tank, towards the underside. (See Detail A)
You must make sure the valve is in the
"open" position before using your unit.
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"ON/OFF" Valve
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.
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!
Calibration
Operation
Your sprayer is equipped with (2) ON/OFF switches. One is
on the wire assembly that you hook up to your battery, the
other is on the pump itself, on the opposite end of the
pressure switch. The "-" 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 45 p.s.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.
Initially begin spraying by opening the handgun. This will
enable the air in the line to be purged through the handgun
tip, while building pressure.
The pumping system draws solution from the tank, through
the strainer/filter, and to the pump. The pump forces the
solution under pressure to the handgun and/or boom
nozzles.
Open the handgun by squeezing the handle lever.
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Rotating the adjustable nozzle tip on the handgun will
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change the tip pattern from a straight stream to a cone
pattern (finer mist).
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.
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of:
Speed in M.P.H.
(Miles per Hour)
1.0
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
100 Ft. 200 Ft. 300 Ft.
68 sec.
136 sec. 205 sec.
Tip
No.
Tip
No.
Tip
No.
2
2
2
Spray
Height
18"
Spray
Height
18"
Spray
Height
18"
Rate Chart for 8002 Spray Tip
Pressure
(psi)
20
30
40
50
Pressure
(psi)
20
30
40
50
Pressure
(psi)
20
30
40
50
Capacity
(GPM)
.14
.17
.20
.23
Capacity
(GPM)
.14
.17
.20
.23
Capacity
(GPM)
.14
.17
.20
.23
Gallons Per Acre - Based on Water
1
MPH2 MPH3 MPH4 MPH5 MPH
41.8
20.9
51.2
25.6
59.2
29.6
66.4
33.2
Gallons Per 1000 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water
1
MPH2 MPH3 MPH4 MPH5 MPH
.96
.48
1.18
.59
1.36
.68
1.52
.76
Gallons Per 100 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water
1
MPH2 MPH3 MPH4 MPH5 MPH
.096
.048
.118
.059
.136
.068
.152
.076
14.0
17.2
19.8
22.2
.32
.39
.45
.51
.032
.039
.045
.051
10.5
12.9
14.9
16.6
.24
.30
.34
.38
.024
.030
.034
.038
8.4
10.3
11.9
13.3
.19
.24
.27
.31
.019
.024
.027
.031
7.5
MPH
5.6
6.9
7.9
8.8
7.5
MPH
.13
.16
.18
.20
7.5
MPH
.013
.016
.018
.020
10
MPH
4.2
5.1
5.9
6.6
10
MPH
.10
.12
.14
.15
10
MPH
.010
.012
.014
.015
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