Backpack Sprayer Use and Care Manual BACKPACK SPRAYER CAUTION: Read and follow all instructions Do Not Return This Backpack To The Store For Help, Information or Parts, Call : 1-800-311-9903 The Fountainhead Group, Inc. 23 Garden St., New York Mills, NY 13417 1-800-311-9903 www.TheFountainheadGroup.com Manual No. 181623 Rev F.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Read owner’s manual completely before operating this sprayer. • Always use goggles, gloves, and protective clothing when using sprayer. • Read and follow all instructions and cautions on label of products used in this sprayer. • Never use flammable liquids, caustics, acids, or hot water in this tank. • Do not leave sprayer in the sun when not in use. • Spray when air is calm to prevent drift of chemicals.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assemble Extension, Shut-Off, Nozzle and Spray Optimizer 1. Install the extension “wand” onto the shut-off assembly and tighten the nut securely. (See Figure A) 2. (Optional) Install Spray Optimizer for low pressure (low drift) applications. This will help prevent weed killer formulas from drifting into undesired areas. (Do not over tighten, actual position will vary. See Figure B) 3.
LEVER 3. To maintain pressure while spraying, operate pump handle every 8 sec. or as needed. 4. For continuous spraying, squeeze lever and rotate lock. (See Figure F) 5. Unlock if needed and release shut-off lever to stop spraying. Cleaning 1. Fill the tank with cool, clean tap water. Replace the cap and tighten Figure F securely. (Note: Never use hot water for cleaning.) 2. Agitate the tank to rinse the chemical from the tank walls. 3. Remove the cap and empty the contents into gravel or bare soil. 4.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS Disassemble and Repair Prior to performing any maintenance or repairs empty contents of tank. Pump any remaining fluid out of the pump. Lock trigger and spray all fluid out of shut-off until all fluid and air pressure has been expelled. Servicing Steps 1. Position pump handle all the way up, placing the piston in the down stroke to allow access to the screws retaining the crank arms. Remove the pump handle. (See Figure 1) 2.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 10. To reinstall the pump cylinder, rethread into the pressure cylinder until the large o-ring is not visible then continue turning until the tab and notch align. (See Figure 10) 11. To replace the pressure cylinder o-ring, remove the pressure cylinder by loosening and removing the clamp ring that retains the pressure cylinder. Use a block of wood for a punch to drive the pressure cylinder out of the bottom tank opening.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE Sprayer will not build pressure. Sprayer leaks from the bottom of tank. Sprayer will not spray. LOOK FOR 1. Piston Seal (#34E) on pump piston is worn or damaged. 2. Pump Cylinder Washer (#34B) may be dirty or damaged. 1. Piston Seal (#34E) may be worn or damaged. 2. Damaged or worn o-ring(s). Shut-Off Nozzle is clogged. Pump handle is difficult to operate. 1. Swollen or damaged Piston Seal (#34E). 2. Dirty Drive Shaft Bushing (#9).
KITS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES KIT #31 31A 7 38 31B KIT #32 32A 2 39 37D 8 32B KIT #33 33A 3 1 33C 33B 33D 9 37E 13 11 10 12 KIT #34 34A 37A 34B 5 34C 37B 34D 34F 34A 34B KIT #35 35B 16 17 35E 34B 18 35C 34C 34D 35A 35F 35D KIT #36 36B 19 27 25 22 4 37A 37B 34E 28 26 16 37D 36A 36D 23 KIT #37 18 17 36E 24 34B 6 36C 36F 37C 14 15 34E 29 37F 30 37E 37C 20 21 Page 8
KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 181521 181528 181824 181820 181495 181500 181537 181529 181508 181507 181525 181524 181523 181509 181510 181511 181502 181501 181531 181536 181514 181518 181512 181513 181504 181526 181506 181505 181527 181522 TANK WITH FOOT STAND CARRY HANDLE 21” WAND ASSEMBLY HOSE & SHUT-OFF, SMITH PRO II PRESSURE CYLINDER PUMP CYLINDER SHOULDER HARNESS SCREW, UPPER HANDLE (4) DRIVE SHAFT BUSHING (2) DRIVE SHAFT WASHE
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