Craftsman 486.245315 User manual

Owner's Manual
Model No. 486.245315
15 GALLON 35 PSI SPRAYER
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
PRINTEDINU.S.A. FORMNO.41612(01/16/15)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYRULES.............................................................. 2
FULLSIZEHARDWARECHART.................................... 3
CARTONCONTENTS ..................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY...................................................................... 4
OPERATION.................................................................... 7
MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 8
STORAGE ....................................................................... 8
SPRAYINGCHARTS....................................................... 9
REPAIRPARTSILLUSTRATION.................................. 10
REPAIRPARTSLIST......................................................11
PARTSORDERING/SERVICE ......................... BackPage
SAFETY
Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.
Exercisecautionatalltimeswhenusingpowerequipment.
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.Itmeans—Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
WARRANTY
MODELNUMBER:  486.245315
SERIALNUMBER:  __________________
DATEOFPURCHASE: __________________
Themodelnumberandserialnumberswillbefoundon
a decal attached to the sprayer.
Youshouldrecordboththeserialnumberandthedateof
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
• Readthisownersmanualcarefullybeforeattempting
toassembleoroperatethissprayer.
• Readyourvehicleownersmanualforoperatingand
safetyrulesbeforeusingthisequipment.
• Neverallowchildrentooperatethissprayer,anddo
not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.
• Donotallowanyonetorideonorsitonthissprayer.
• Donotallowpassengersonthetowingvehicle.
• Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren.Alsokeepareaclearof
pets.
• Readthechemicallabelcarefullyforinstructionsand
cautionnotesonhandlingandmixingofchemicals.
• Weareyeandhandprotectionandwearprotective
clothing when handling and applying lawn chemicals.
• Donotsprayonwindydays.
• Attachmentofthissprayermayaffectyourtractor's
brakingandstability.Beawareofyourtractor's
capabilities.Refertothesafetyrulesinthevehicle
owner'smanualconcerningsafeoperationonslopes.
Be aware of changing conditions on slopes. STAY
OFF OF STEEP SLOPES.
• Operateatreducedspeedonroughterrain,along
ditchesandonhillsidestopreventlossofcontrol.
• Followmaintenanceandlubricationinstructionsas
outlined in this manual.
CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY
FORONEYEARfromthedateofsalethisproductiswarrantedagainstdefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.
WITHPROOFOFSALEadefectiveproductwillbereplacedfreeofcharge.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainfreereplacement,visitthewebpage:www.craftsman.com/warranty
Toobtainwarrantycoverage,returnadefectiveproductwithproofofsaletotheretailerfromwhichitwaspurchasedforfree
replacement.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SEARS BRANDS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
DONOTRETURNTOSTOREforMissingPartsorAssemblyQuestions
Call1-866-576-8388AttachmentHotline

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HARDWARE PACKAGE AND CARTON CONTENTS
SHOWN FULL SIZE
KEY PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
A 44180 8HexBolt,5/16"x2"
B43084 4 HexBolt,5/16x1-3/4"
C 43840 2 HexBolt,5/16"x1-1/4"
D 43682 2 CarriageBolt,5/16"x1-1/4"
E 46677 2 Screw,#10x3/8"
F47810 14 NylockNut,5/16"
G 43081 10 FlatWasher,5/16"
HR19171616 4 FlatWasher,1/2"
I736-0231 4 ThickWasher
J44732 2 Washer,5/16"ToothLock
KEY PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
K 736-0722 2 LockWasher,#10
L 43343 1 HairCotterPin
M 47623 1 HitchPin
N 44166 2 Palnut
O712-0421 2 Knob
P 45180 1 SprayGunClip,Small
Q 47397 1 SprayGunClip,Large
R46578 2 Spacer,Long
S42767 1 CoiledHoseClamp
T 27231 2 Spacer, Short
1. BoomMountBracket
2. Lid
3. TankwithFrameTubes
4. SprayGunAssembly
5. BoomAssembly
6. HitchArms(2)
7. HitchBrackets(2)
8. Axle
9. Wheels(2)
10.WireHarness
11. FrameTubes(2)
2
1
5
3
4
9
6
46503
24584
23014
24860
24585
48296
65310
42702
10
8
7
11
AB
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H
J
PQ
M
L
CDE
G
F
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ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 2
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2)1/2"Wrenches
(1)Screwdriver
(1)Pliers
(1)Hammer
• Assembleaxlethroughholesinframetubes.Youmay
needtoslightlyloosenboltsinframetubestomake
theaxlet.Retightenboltsonlyenoughtoattenthe
lock washers.
• Assemblea1/2"atwasher,ashortspacer,along
spacer,awheel,andanother1/2"atwasheronto
theaxle.Lightlytapapalnutontotheendoftheaxle.
Repeatonotherendofaxle.
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
LONG SPACER
AXLE
PALNUT
SHORT SPACER
• Attachmountingplatestoframetubesusingfour5/16
x1-3/4"hexbolts,3/8"washers,thickwashersplaced
betweenthemountingplatesandframetubes,3/8"
washers,and5/16"nylocknuts.Tightenthebolts.
FIGURE 1
3/8" WASHER
3/8" WASHER
5/16 x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT
THICK
WASHER
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT
FIGURE 3
• Assembleahitcharmtotheinsideofaframetube
underneaththetank.Usetwo5/16"x2"hexboltsand
5/16"nylocknutsasshowningure3.Do not tighten
yet. Repeat for other side.
5/16" x 2"
HEX BOLT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
HITCH ARM

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• Assembleboombarstoboommountbracketusing
two5/16"x1-1/4"carriagebolts,toothlockwashers
(betweenbarandbracket),5/16"atwashersand
knobs.Boomconnectinghoseshouldextendupward.
NOTE: Makesurenozzleopeningsfacestraightdown
whenboombarsareinthehorizontaloperatingposition.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
• Fastenendsofhitcharmstogetherusingtwo5/16"x
1-1/4"hexboltsand5/16"nylocknuts.Do not tighten yet.
• Assemblehitchbracketstohitcharmsusingtwo5/16"
x2"hexboltsand5/16"nylocknuts.Positioneachbolt
behindoneofthecrossboltsinthehitcharms.Do
not tighten yet.
• Atthistimetighten all boltsstartingwiththeboltsin
gure3,thentheboltsingure4.
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
BOOM MOUNT BRACKET
5/16" x 2"
HEX BOLT
• Assembleboommountbrackettorearofhitchtubes
usingtwo5/16"x2"hexboltsand5/16"nylocknuts.
5/16" x 2"
HEX BOLT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
5/16" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
• Assemblelargeandsmallspraygunclipstosideof
tankusingtwo#10x1/2"screwsand#10lockwashers.
SPRAY GUN
CLIP (LARGE)
SPRAY GUN
CLIP (SMALL)
#10 x 1/2"
SCREW
#10 LOCK
WASHER
CARRIAGE BOLT
5/16" x 1-1/4"
KNOB
5/16" WASHER
WASHER
(TOOTH LOCK)
BOOM BAR
BOOM CONNECTING HOSE

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• Slidea3/8"hoseclampontoboomconnectinghose.
Placeendofhosethroughconduitclamp(attachedto
thepump)andthenslideasecond3/8"hoseclamp
ontothehose.Leavehoseclampsloosefornow.
• Pushhoseontohoseadapterinendof"On-Off"valve.
Tightenthehoseclamparoundthehoseandadapter.
• Positionvalveandhoseclampupagainstconduit
clamp. Slide other hose clamp against other side of
conduitclamp.Tightenclampwithoutcollapsinghose.
• Slidecoiledhoseclampontospraygunhoseandthen
pushhoseontohoseadapteronthe1/4"teetting.
Tightenhoseclamparoundhoseandadapter.
• Snapspraygunintotheclipsonthesideofthetank.
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 9 VIEWED FROM FRONT
DANGER!Neverallownegativepinonplug
tocomeincontactwithpositive"hot"poston
battery.Fireorexplosionmayresult!
FIGURE 10
IMPORTANT: Connectsprayerto12voltbatteriesonly!
• Toconnectwireharnesstotractor,attachtheredwire
topositivepostonbatteryorto"HOT"connection
onatractorswitchorammeter.Blackwiremaybe
groundedorconnectedtonegativebatterypost.
COILED HOSE CLAMP
CONDUIT
CLAMP
ON - OFF
VALVE
SPRAY GUN
HOSE
BOOM
CONNECTING
HOSE
3/8" HOSE CLAMPS
1/4" TEE
POSITIVE
"HOT" POST
12 VOLT TRACTOR BATTERY
NEGATIVE
POST
+
PLUG
NEGATIVE PIN
BLACK
SWITCH
RED
QUICK COUPLER
BATTERY
+
RED
BLACK
WIRE HARNESS
FIGURE 8
• Connectthequickcoupleronthewireharnesstothe
quickcoupleronthepumpmotor.Seegure8.

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SPRAYER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your sprayer.
Comparetheillustrationbelowwithyoursprayertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththevariouscontrolsandtheirlocations.
FIGURE 12
BOOM ARMSwivelsupanddownandadjustsinandout
toobtainpropernozzlepositioning.
SPRAY GUNUnhooksfromtankforsprayingshrubs,
smalltreesorareasinaccessibletothetowedsprayer.
ON-OFF VALVETurnstheowonorofffromthepumpto
theboomnozzles.
ON-OFF SWITCHTurnspump/motoronoroff.
BEFORE STARTING
It is important totesttheboomandspraygunwithplain
waterbeforeattemptingactualspraying.Thiswillenable
you to check the sprayer for leaks and to set the spray
patternandnozzlepressure.Ifaleakshouldoccur,thread
tapemaybeusedtobettersealthetting.
PUMP PRESSURE SWITCH
Thepumpisequippedwithapressureswitch.The
pressure switch senses outlet pressure of the pump
and will turn off the electrical power to the pump at a
predeterminedhighpressurepoint(35PSI).Iftheow
demandisverylow,thepumpmayreachthishigh
pressurepointandtheswitchwillcause"cycling"(the
pumpcyclesonandoffrapidly).Thisisnotaproblem
unlessthepumpissubjecttocontinuouscyclingwithin
onesecondintervalsforlongperiodsoftime.
ON-OFF ADJUSTMENT OF BOOM NOZZLES
Thesprayerisequippedwithan"On-Off"valveforthe
boomwhichallowstheowtotheboomnozzlestobe
shut off.
ADJUSTING SPRAY GUN NOZZLE
Turnthenozzleonthesprayguntoadjustthesprayfrom
aconeshapednemisttoastraightstream.Maximum
gunpressureisattainedwiththeON-OFFvalveshutoff.
SETTING THE BOOM FOR SPRAYING
Thecorrectpositioningoftheboomplacesthenozzles
approximately40"apartand14"abovetheground.This
givesaspraywidthofapproximately80"withaslight
centeroverlap.Seegure12.
 a. Slidetheboombarsouttotheendsoftheslots.
 b. Swiveltheboombarsuntilthenozzlesare
  approximately14"abovetheground.
 c. Makesurethenozzlesareadjustedsothatthe 
openings point straight down.
80"
40"
14"
ON-OFF SWITCH
ON-OFF VALVE
SPRAY GUN
BOOM ARM

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• Drivetothestartingplaceforspraying.
• Settheboominpositionforspraying.
• Setthethrottleatthepositiondeterminedinthe4th
step.Reachbackandipthepump/motorswitchto
the"ON"positiontostartspraying.
• Stayclearofowers,shrubsandevergreentrees
whensprayingweedcontrolsolutionstoprevent
contactofthesolutionwiththesesensitiveplants.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
•Beforeeachusemakeathoroughvisualcheckof
thesprayerforanyboltsandnutswhichmayhave
loosened.Retightenanylooseboltsandnuts.
CLEANING TANK
• Afteruse,llthetankpartwaywithwater,startthe
sprayerandallowclearwatertobepumpedthrough
theplumbingsystemandoutthroughtheboom
assemblyandthehandgun.Usethehandgunto
thoroughly wash all internal parts of the tank, the
outsideofthetankandtheboom.
• Rellthetankabouthalffullwithplainwaterand
achemicalneutralizerandrepeatthecleaning
instructionsabove.Flushtheentiresprayerwiththe
neutralizingagent.Followthechemicalmanufacturers
instructions for disposal of all wash or rinsing water.
LUBRICATION
•Oil the wheels at least once a season.
CLEANING STRAINERS
• Periodicallycleanthestrainerintheendoftheintake
hoseatthebottomofthetank.Removethenylon
swivelnutfromthehose,pulloutthescreenandush
it with clear water.
• Periodicallycleanthestrainersintheboomnozzles.
Removethenozzle,pulloutthescreenandushit
with clear water.
STORING
• Drainallwateroutofthesprayer,payingspecial
attentiontothepumpandhandgun.Theseitems
are especially prone to damage from chemicals and
freezingweather.
• Thesprayershouldbewinterizedbeforestorageby
pumpinga50-50solutionofwaterandR.V.antifreeze
throughtheentireplumbing.Propercareand
maintenance will prolong the life of the sprayer.
Before each use
Aftereachuse
Everyseason
Before storage
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
ServiceDates
 MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
 completeregularservice.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Readandfollowthemaintenancescheduleandthemaintenanceprocedureslistedinthissection.
Checkforloosefasteners  X
 Cleantank   X
 Lubrication    X
HOW TO USE YOUR SPRAYER
• Determinetheapproximatesquarefootageofthe
areatobesprayed.Usethisamounttoestimate
thenumberofgallonsthatwillberequired,based
onproductrecommendations.Thiscanhelpavoid
unneeded solution left in the tank.
• Determinetheapplicationrate(gallonsper1,000
sq.feetorgallonsperacre)basedonthechemical
manufacturers recommendations.
• Usethetipchartonpage9todeterminewhatground
speedwillachievetherecommendedapplicationrate.
• Todeterminethethrottlesettingforattainingthe
desiredgroundspeed,markoff100,200and300
feetintervals.Thespeedchartatthebottomof
page9indicatesthenumberofsecondsittakesto
travelthesedistances.Setthethrottleand,witha
runningstart,travelthedistancesinthenumberof
secondsindicatedbythespeedchart.Onceyouhave
determined the throttle and gear settings needed,
mark the throttle location so that you can easily
resume the same speed after stopping.
• Addthechemicalsolutiontothetank,followingthe
product instructions.
ATTENTION!
Do notallowchemicalstositinpumpforextended
times of idleness. Some chemicals will damage the
pumpvalveifallowedtosoakuntreatedforalength
oftime.Alwaysushthepumpwithwateraftereach
use. See the instructions for cleaning the tank in the
maintenancesectionforushinganddisposalof
chemicals.
CAUTION:Weareyeprotection,gloves
andprotectiveclothingwhenhandling
and working with lawn chemicals.

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M.P.H.(K/H) TimeRequiredinSecondsto
 TravelaDistanceof:
100ft(30.5M) 200ft(61M) 300ft(91.5M)
 1.0 (1.6) 68 136 205
 2.0 (3.2) 34 68 102
 3.0 (4.8) 23 45 68
 4.0 (6.4) 17 34 51
 5.0 (8.0) 14 27 41
 6.0 (9.7) 11 23 34
 7.0 (11.3) 9.7 19 29
 8.0 (12.9) 8.5 17 26
 9.0 (14.5) 7.6 15 23
 10.0 (16.1) 6.8 14 20
GROUND SPEED CHART
U.S. GALLON TIP CHART
IMPERIALGALLONS(Liters)PERACRE(BASEDONWATER)
 Tip Spray Pressure TipCapacity
 No. Width PSI ImperialGallons
  Inches (Bar) perminute 1MPH 2MPH 3MPH 4MPH 5MPH 7.5MPH 10MPH
  (mm)  (litersperminute) 1.6K/H 3.2K/H 4.8K/H 6.4K/H 8K/H 12K/H 16K/H
 #3 80" 25 .30 44.2 22.1 14.8 11.1 8.9 5.9 4.4
  (2032mm) (1.75) (1.36) (201.0) (100.5) (67.8) (50.5) (40.5) (26.8) (20.0)
IMPERIALGALLONS(Liters)PER1000SQ.FT.(BASEDONWATER)
 #3 80" 25 .30 1.0 0.50 0.34 0.26 0.20 0.14 0.10
  (2032mm) (1.75) (1.36) (4.54) (2.27) (1.55) (1.18) (0.91) (0.64) (0.54)
 #3 80" 25 .36 53 26.5 17.7 13.3 10.6 7.1 5.3
 Tip Spray Pressure TipCapacity  GALLONSPER1000SQ.FT.(BASEDONWATER)
 No. Width PSI U.S.Gallons
  Inches  PerMinute 1MPH 2MPH 3MPH 4MPH 5MPH 7.5MPH 10MPH
 #3 80" 25 .36 1.22 0.6 0.41 0.31 0.24 0.16 0.12
 Tip Spray Pressure TipCapacity  GALLONSPERACRE(BASEDONWATER)
 No. Width PSI USGallons
  Inches  PerMinute 1MPH 2MPH 3MPH 4MPH 5MPH 7.5MPH 10MPH
IMPERIAL GALLON (LITER) TIP CHART
 Jet Spray Pressure TipCapacity
 Size Width PSI ImperialGallons
  Inches (Bar) perminute 1MPH 2MPH 3MPH 4MPH 5MPH 7.5MPH 10MPH
  (mm)  (litersperminute) 1.6K/H 3.2K/H 4.8K/H 6.4K/H 8K/H 12K/H 16K/H

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PARTS
REPAIR PARTS FOR 15 GALLON SPRAYER MODEL 486.245315
34
A
25 2
17
4
9
10
37
44
27
43
36
42
39
41
40 57
12
27
38
27
36
43
42
27
39
41
40
12
27
16
11
46
D
5
19
7
35
1
B
B
C
A
C
3
6
6
27
27
21 8
20
23
23
24
28
26
13
32
27
27
27 27
52
56 54
56 54 53
31
44
15 49
47
33
29
30
31
48
60 59
14
D
15
15
44
15
34
51
50
50
57
45
18
18
18
18
15
29
55
58
22

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REPAIR PARTS FOR 15 GALLON SPRAYER MODEL 486.245315
REF.
NO.
PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 41667 1 Tank(15Gal.)
2 42701 1 PumpandMotor
345022 1 Hose,1/2"ID(14"Lg.)
4 27778 2 MountingPlate
5 45024 1 Strainer,CapType1"
6 47002 2 Hose,3/8"ID(10"Lg.)
7 45032 1 Nut,Swivel3/4"GardenHose
847005 1 Reducer,HoseMender1/2"x3/8"
9 47078 4 Screw,PanHd.10-24x3/4"Lg.
10 43910 4 Washer,Flat#10SAE
11 43682 2 Bolt,Carriage5/16-18x1-1/4"
12 47392 2 Hose,3/8"ID(21"Lg.)
13 47414 1 Adapter,1/4"NPTx1/4"Barb
14 43084 4 Bolt,Hex5/16-18x1-3/4"
15 47810 14 Nut,Hex5/16-18(Nylock)
16 712-0421 2 Knob
17 47421 1 Hose,3/8"ID(28"Lg.)
18 43081 22 Washer,5/16"Std.Wrt.
19 46276 1 Adapter,3/4"GHx1/2"Barb
20 47411 1 Nipple(nylon)1/4"
21 45025 1 Clamp,1/2"
22 42702 1 WiringHarness
23 47412 2 Adapter(nylon)1/4"x3/8"
24 47413 1 Clamp,Conduit
25 65310 1 SprayGun
26 47416 1 Valve,Nylon1/4"
27 41486 11 Clamp,3/8"(Schedule-E)
28 47415 1 Tee,Nylon1/4"NPT.
29 48296 2 FrameTube
30 24860 2 HitchArm
31 23014 2 HitchBracket
REF.
NO.
PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
32 42767 1 Clamp,CoiledHose
33 24584 1 Axle,1/2"
34 46503 2 Wheel
35 46700 1 Lid
36 24122 2 Boom Bar
37 24585 1 Bracket,BoomMount
38 47394 1 Tee,Plastic3/8"Hose
39 45028 2 Nozzle,SSFloodjet
40 45029 2 Strainer,ScreenType
41 45037 2 Nut,ScreenBody
42 47396 2 Elbow,Plastic11/16"Thd.
43 726-0178 2 NylonTie
44 44180 8Bolt,Hex5/16-18x2"
45 43840 2 Bolt,Hex5/16-18x1-1/4"
46 44732 2 Washer,ToothLock5/16"
47 47623 1 HitchPin
48 43086 8LockWasher,5/16"
49 43343 1 Pin,HairCotter#4(1/8")
50 R19171616 4 Washer,17/32"x1"
51 44166 2 HubCap(1/2"Palnut)
52 47397 1 Clip(Large),SprayGun
53 45180 1 Clip(Small),SprayGun
54 736-0722 2 LockWasher,#10
55 27231 2 Spacer
56 46677 2 Screw,PhillipsHd.#10-24x3/8"
57 46578 2 Spacer
58 48719 1 DrainCap
59 43182 8HexBolt,5/16-18x3/4"
60 736-0231 4 Washer,0.344x1.125x.12"
61 41612 1 OwnersManual

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