Silvan Selecta BP 60/20, BP 151/20, MP 20, MP 30, MP 40 Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

Silvan Diaphragm Pumps

BP 20/15, 75/15, 60/20, 125/20, 151/20, 171/20, 265/20, 305/20
MP 20, 30, 40
P48
APS 31, 41, 71, 96, 101,121, 145, 166
IDS 2200, 2600

AUSTRALIA (HEAD OFFICE) NEW ZEALAND

89 Lewis Road, Wantirna South 22 Sunshine Ave, Te Rapa

Victoria, 3152 Hamilton, 2001

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MANAPS-2 Rev C 5/06/07

Contents

Page 1

Page

Warranty 2

About your Warranty 3
Safety Information 4

Specification 5
Identification 5

Installation 9
Operation 10

Maintenance 11
Trouble Shooting 12
Notes 13

PUMP DETAILS
Record the details of your pump and the supplying Silvan dealer here for future
reference when discussing service, ordering parts or making a warranty claim.

PUMP MODEL NO. _____________________________

PUMP SERIAL NO. _____________________________

ENGINE MODEL. _____________________________ (If Fitted)

ENGINE SERIAL NO. _____________________________ (If Fitted)

SELLINGDEALER ________________________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________

_____________________________

TELEPHONE _____________________________

CONTACT NAME _____________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE _____________________________

New Product Warranty

Page 2

the Silvan

Warranty

This warranty is the only warranty applicable to Silvan new products ('Products') and, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, is expressly in lieu of any other conditions or warranties
expressed or implied in relation to the Products.
Subject only to legislative obligations to the contrary, Silvan shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damage resulting from ownership or use of a Product.
Silvan does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or liability in
connection with these products.

Silvan warrants its authorised Dealer, who in turn warrants the original purchaser (owner) of each new
Silvan product that it will repair or replace the product, or, pay the cost of repair or replacement, as
determined by Silvan without charge for labour or any defective or malfunctioning parts in accordance
with the warranty limitations and adjustment schedule below.
The warranty period begins on the date the product is delivered to the first retail purchaser for a period
of 12 months

This Warranty Covers

Only conditions resulting directly from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and
service.

Warranty Exclusions

The Warranty does not cover:

Conditions resulting from misuse, use of incompatible chemicals, exceeding machine

specifications including overloading, impact damage, negligence, accidental damage or failure
to perform recommended maintenance services.

Any product which has been repaired by other than an authorised Silvan service outlet in a

way which, in the sole and absolute judgement of Silvan, adversely affect its performance or
reliability.

The replacement of maintenance items such as diaphragms, batteries, V belts and ground

engaging components, etc.

Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the product liability to third parties or any other

consequential damages.

Incidental costs associated with a warranty repair including any travel costs, out of hour’s

labour charges, cleaning costs, transportation costs, freight costs or any communication costs.

The repair of a defective product qualifying under this warranty will be performed by any authorised
Silvan service outlet within a reasonable time following the delivery of the product, at the cost of the
owner, to the service outlet’s place of business. The product will be repaired or replaced, using new
parts supplied by Silvan. Silvan, in its absolute discretion, may choose to pay the cost of replacement
or repair of the product.

The owner is responsible for the performance of regular maintenance services as specified in the
Owner/Operator Manual applicable to the product. Failure to carry out regular maintenance may
invalidate warranty

About your Warranty

Page 3

Silvan Australia Pty. Ltd. builds equipment to a high level of specification using components from

quality suppliers. The following information is provided to assist you with any repairs required
within the warranty period.

• All warranty repairs on Silvan products are carried out by Silvan dealers. If any
warranty repairs are required on Silvan products, it is recommended that the product be
returned to the place of purchase.

• It is good practice to keep a record of equipment maintenance both during and after the
warranty period.

The previous information on warranty coverage explains the extent and limitations of your

Warranty coverage on Silvan Products.

Honda Engine Warranty (If supplied)

A separate Honda engine manufacturers manual and warranty policy may be supplied if the
pump has been purchased with an Honda engine attached.

Any engine problem should be reported to your Silvan dealer in the first instance, however, any
authorised Honda servicing dealer can carry out warranty repairs on the engine provided all the
details of the purchase and engine are supplied.

Safety Information

Page 4

S The pump is designed and

manufactured solely for the purpose of
applying agricultural chemicals to
crops. Under no circumstances should it
be used for any other purpose.

S Before using this pump carefully read

and ensure you understand the contents
of this manual and any other manual
supplied with the pump, sprayer or
machine that the pump is fitted to.

S Before operating the pump read all the

safety warnings which are carried on
various parts of the machine.

S Never allow an inadequately trained

person to attach or operate the pump.

S Do not operate the pump whilst wearing

loose clothing, unrestrained long hair,
jewellery or anything which could
become entangled in rotating
components or limit your vision.

S Do not operate the pump at speeds

greater than 540 PTO rpm.

S Do not operate the pump without all the

tractor and sprayer or machine safety
shields in place. Carefully check that
PTO and driveline shields are correctly
installed if used.

S Disconnect the tractor PTO or power

supply before performing any operation
on the pump.

S Before use of any chemicals refer to the

chemical manufacturer’s label and
safety instructions for safe handling
procedures and correct method of use.
Always use the recommended personal
protective clothing and safety
equipment.

S Do not pump flammable liquids or

gases.

S Children must be kept clear of the

pump.

Before operating the sprayer read the following safety instructions.

Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death.

Whilst your pump has been designed and manufactured to incorporate all necessary safety
features it is essential that any person who operates or works on the machine is aware of the
safety precautions that should be exercised.