Fimco UTL-40-5 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Model: UTL-40-5 (5301399)

(40 Gallon, 12 Volt, Utility Sprayer w/5-Nozzle Boom Assembly)

Technical Specifications

- 5 Nozzle Boom Assembly, 100" Spray Coverage

- 12 Volt / 60 p.s.i. / 2.1 g.p.m. / 8 Amp Diaphragm Pump

- Deluxe Pistol-Grip Handgun w/25 Feet of 3/8" Hose

- Bypass (Recirculation) Line

Assembly

Most of the sprayer has been assembled at the factory.

Join the center boom member to the boom mounts with the bolts
and nuts provided. Make sure the outer boom members fold
'backwards'. See exploded view later in this manual for reference.

General Information

Thank you for purchasing this product. The purpose of this
manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your utility
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...

Attach the boom feeder hose to the boom. Secure in place with a
hose clamp provided.

Testing the Sprayer

Open the tank lid and be sure the tank is clean and free of foreign
material. Fill the tank about 1/2 full with plain water.

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.

Before starting, open the suction line valve. (located near the
pump) Check for leaks.
Open the valve for the boom. Make sure your pattern is sufficient.
You may decrease pressure in the system by 'bypassing' solution
back into the tank. This is achieved by opening the valve
opposite of the boom valve. Regulating pressure is done in this
manner.

During the testing period, be sure to observe the spray pattern
given by the spray nozzles. If there is any pattern distortion, it will
be necessary to remove and clean the affected tips.

Caution: Never use a metal object or other sharp item for
cleaning a nozzle tip. It is better to use a nozzle brush (NOT
wire brush) or compressed air for tip cleaning.

- 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.

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Form No. 869 [5004621 (02/12)] Printed in the U.S.A.

Operation & Calibration

The performance of any agricultural chemical depends upon
the proper application

The tips supplied as standard with the sprayer can be used for
a wide variety of spraying applications. Other tip sizes are
available for different coverages. The speed and pressure
charts shown indicate the rates can be changed considerably
by changing speed and pressure. The nozzles on the boom will
spray a 100" wide swath. The proper nozzle height is 17" to 20"
above the object being sprayed.

Check the spray patterns. Each nozzle should overlap the next
nozzle approximately 30%.

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.

•

Rotating the adjustable nozzle tip on the handgun will

•
change the tip pattern from a straight stream to a cone
pattern (finer mist).

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!

WARNING:

allowed to soak untreated for a length of time. ALWAYS
thoroughly flush the pump with water after 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.

When you are ready to spray, mix chemicals as follows. Add
the proper amount of water to the tank. Run the sprayer while
adding chemical to the water. Do NOT spray through the boom
at this time. This will allow the solution to return (or 'bypass') to
the tank. The movement of solution through the bypass will aid
in mixing the water and chemicals. You should now be ready to
spray.

Tip

No.

2

Tip

No.

2

Tip

No.

2

Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if

Rate Chart for 8002 Spray Tip

Spray

Height

18"

Spray

Height

18"

Spray

Height

18"

Pressure

(psi)

20
30
40
50

Pressure

(psi)

20
30
40
50

Pressure

(psi)

20
30
40
50

Capacity

(GPM)

.14
.17
.20

Capacity

(GPM)

.17
.20
.23

Capacity

(GPM)

.14
.17

.23 .152

Gallons Per Acre - Based on Water

4

MPH

20.9

25.6

29.6

MPH

.48
.59
.68
.76

MPH

.048
.059
.068
.076

3 2

MPH

MPH

14.0

10.5

12.9

17.2

14.9

19.8

16.622.233.266.4.23

3 2

MPH

MPH

.24.32

.39

.30

.45

.34
.38

.51

3 2

MPH

MPH

.024

.032

.030

.039

.034.045

.051 .038

4

4

MPH

8.4

10.3

11.9

MPH5 MPH

.24
.27
.31

5

MPH

.019
.024

.031 .020

1

MPH

41.8

51.2

59.2

Gallons Per 1000 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water

1

MPH

.96.14

1.18

1.36

1.52

Gallons Per 100 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water

1

MPH

.096
.118
.136.20

7.5 5

MPH

5.6

6.9

7.9

7.5

.13.19
.16
.18
.20

7.5

MPH

.013
.016
.018.027

10

MPH

4.2

5.1

5.9

6.68.813.3

10

MPH

.10
.12
.14
.15

10

MPH

.010
.012
.014
.015

Speed Chart

Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of:

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

100 Ft.

68 sec.

34

23

17 34

14

11

9.7

8.5

7.6

6.8

200 Ft.

136 sec.

68

45

27

23

19

17

15

14

300 Ft.

205 sec.

102

68

51

41

34

29

26

23

20

- Four things must be considered before spraying with the boom:
How much chemical must be mixed in the tank?

1.
Rate of spray? (Gallons per Acre to be sprayed)

2.
What Pressure (p.s.i.) will be used?

3.
Speed Traveled (m.p.h.) while spraying?

4.

- Refer to your chemical's label to determine the chemical mixture.

- See the tip chart to determine the pressure to be used. The chart

will also show the speed used when spraying.

- If the towing vehicle does not have a speedometer, speed can

be determined as per the directions.

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.

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). The pressure can be set by running the sprayer
with the boom nozzles 'on', and then adjusting the relief valve until
the gauge reads the desired pressure. Notice that the pressure
will go up when the boom line is shut off. This is normal, and the
pressure will return as before when you open the boom line.

When selecting pressure from the tip chart, it is a good idea to try
for the 20 or 30 p.s.i. range as this allows an excellent nozzle
pattern. Spraying at 10 p.s.i. begins to break up the pattern, and
at 40 p.s.i. you may notice some drift.

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