Fimco LG-25-BL Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Model: LG-25-BL (5302183)
(25 Gallon ATV Dual Nozzle Sprayer)
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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Deluxe Pistol-Grip Handgun w/15 Ft. Handgun Hose
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26 Ft. max. vertical throw, 35 Ft. max. horizontal throw
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Pressure Gauge
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Adjustable Pressure
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28 Foot Spray Coverage w/(2) (Boomless) Nozzles
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Corrosion-Resistant Nozzles
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Technical Specifications
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/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...
Caution: Always check the vehicle load rating before using
this sprayer. Care must be taken not to tip 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. (if not done so already)
2. Place the tank, with the brackets attached, to 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 nozzle mounts (RH & LH) to the tank mounting
brackets with the hardware shown.
4. Attach the nozzle assemblies to the nozzle mounts with the
(2) clips as shown. Make sure the u-bolts are fastened through
the bracket(s) and up into the tank mounting bracket(s). Connect
the (2) hoses to these nozzle assemblies. Secure with a hose
clamp. The other ends of these hoses get attached to the "Y"
valve on of the manifold. Each nozzle will have its own shut-off
valve control.
5. Thread the pressure gauge into the reducing bushing at the
far end of the manifold assembly. Use a good grade of thread
sealant, or teflon tape, 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'.
- 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.
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
[ Part Number: 5008348 (01/13) ] Printed in the U.S.A.
*** IMPORTANT REMINDER ***
A
This sprayer comes with an On/Off (shut-off)
valve located at the inlet location of the
tank, towards the underside. (See Detail A).
You must make sure the valve is in the
"open" position before using your sprayer.
Inlet from Tank
"ON/OFF" Valve
Detail A
Filter/Screen
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
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of:
100 Ft.
68 sec.
34
23
17
14
11
9.7
8.5
6.8 14
200 Ft.
136 sec.
68
45
34
27
23
19
17
157.6
300 Ft.
205 sec.
102
68
51
41
34
29
26
23
20
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 valves to the "on"
positions. 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 "Y" valves. This will enable the air in the lines 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
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.
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).
The pump's electronic pressure switch shuts the motor off
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when all lines are closed. The system will remain
pressurized, and the pump motor will restart automatically
when either the handgun, or boom line is opened. If the
bypass line valve is in the open position, the pump will not
shut off automatically.
Both nozzles spraying at the same time will allow a
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maximum coverage of 28 feet.
When it becomes necessary to clean the screen, you will
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need to shut off the ON/OFF valve down by the tank, on
the inlet side of the pump. Next, unscrew the knurled nut on
the outside of that valve. Remove the screen/washer which
is located in the knurled nut at that location. Rinse and tap
out the dirty screen and put back in it's original position
when clean. Do this on a regular basis to maintain a clean
screen.
Adjusting Pressure
- When the bypass valve is closed, pressure is at the highest
point.
- Opening the valve will decrease pressure.
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