E N G L I S H
INSTALLING THE PUMP LEVER
The sprayer includes all hardware necessary for
installing the pump lever. The pump lever can be
mounted on either end of the shaft. To install the
pump lever place the lever handle (C) over the shaft
(A).
Align the pump lever and shaft hole. Push the
straight side of the cotter pin (B) through the aligned
hole as shown in figure 1 thru 3.
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP
The top of the shoulder straps are attached to the
tank. Attach the lower end of the straps by fastening
the strap hooks to the metal frame between where
the frame exits the tank and curves around.
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FILLING THE SPRAYER
Make sure the filter basket is in place to keep debris
from entering the sprayer. Determine the amount of
water needed for your application, then check the
chemical label for proper ratio of chemical to the
amount of water you want to spray for this job. Add
the proper amount of chemical to the sprayer, and
then pour the measured amount of water through
the basket filter in your sprayer. Stir mixture in
tank with a clean utensil (like a paint stirrer). The
sprayer will hold the 4-gallon (15.1 L) capacity plus
the chemical.
It is not necessary to completely fill the sprayer tank
with each use. You can fill the tank with only the
amount needed for each application.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions
included on their product label.
HELPFUL SPRAYING INFORMATION
Use RAPID pump strokes to prime the pump. You
will know the pressure chamber is filling with liquid
when you feel firm resistance from the pump. The air
in the pressure chamber is slowly com-pressed from
repeated piston strokes. By pressing the hand lever,
on the shut-off the valve opens. The shut-off valve
has a retaining clip to keep the valve in the "OPEN"
position for continuous spraying, if desired. For
easy pump action use the END of the pump handle.
The amount of liquid delivered during spraying
depends on the pressure set in the pump (see above:
Regulating the Pressure).
Note: If you experience a rapid drop in pressure,
drain the sprayer completely and pump the handle
with an empty tank. The air chamber will fill with
the required volume of air to repressurize. SURTEK
advises performing this procedure from time to time
as routine maintenance.
POWDER-BASED CHEMICALS
Powder-based chemicals (powder mixed with liquids
to make the spraying agent) are usually abrasive
and will cause wear to the collar, piston pump and
cylinder of the sprayer. When you use a powder-
based chemical in your sprayer, make sure it is
thoroughly dissolved in the liquid solution.
Directly after use you must remove the piston,
clean and lubricate the collar with petroleum jelly.
Thoroughly clean and flush the sprayer components