Demco QUICK TACH INLINE User manual

AC20034, Rev 7
02/15
“QUICK TACH” INLINE
Side Mount Tanks

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Thank you for purchasing a Demco “Quick Tach” Inline Side Mount Tanks. We feel you have made a wise choice
and hope you are completely satisfied with your side mounts and tanks. If you have any questions regarding the
applications of certain solutions or chemicals, contact your chemical supplier and follow chemical manufacturer
recommendations as well as all licensing and use restrictions or regulations.
Table of Contents
General information................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................3-9
Bolt Torque................................................................................................................................. 10
Assembly Instructions for Side Mount Brackets .................................................................... 11
300 Gallon Skid Mount and Tank Assembly .......................................................................... 12
Plumbing and Options ............................................................................................................. 13
Optional Wheel Jackstand....................................................................................................... 13
Equipment Checklist................................................................................................................. 15
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Unless otherwise specified, high-strength (grade5)
(3 radial-line head markings) hex head bolts are used
throughout assembly of this sprayer.
2. Whenever terms “LEFT” and “RIGHT” are used in this
manual it means from a position behind tractor and
facing forward.
3. When placing a parts order, refer to this manual for
proper part numbers and place order by PART NO.
and DESCRIPTION.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OBSERVE
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Chemicals are dangerous.Know exactly what you’re going to do and what is going
to happen before attempting to work with these products. Improper selection or
use can injure people, animals, plants and soil.
Always wear protective clothing such as coveralls, goggles and gloves when work-
ing with chemicals or sprayer.
Be sure to dispose of all unused chemicals or solutions in a proper and ecologically
sound manner.
WARRANTY POLICY, OPERATOR MANUALS, PARTS MANUALS & REGISTRATION
Go online to www.demco-products.com to review Demco warranty policies, operator manuals and register your Demco
product.
INTRODUCTION

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TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR
PERSONAL SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH!
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
ATTENTION
BECOME ALERT
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal
word is to be limited to most extreme situations typically
for machine components which, for functional purposes,
cannot be guarded.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies, or if your manual is damaged, please contact
your dealer or DEMCO, 4010 320th Street, Boyden, IA 51234
ph: [phone] or Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 Fax: [phone] or 1-800-845-6420
http://www.demco-products.com
SIGNAL WORDS:
This manual uses the following signal words--DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION-- with safety messages. The
appropriate signal word has been selected using the
following guidelines.
SAFETY

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SAFETY...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more
careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the
following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or you yourself, follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain illustrations in your owners manual may show an assembly with a
safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields
in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace shield prior to use.
Replace any caution, warning, danger or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is missing.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Review safety instructions with all users annually.
Operator should be a responsible adult. DO NOT ALLOW PERSONS TO OPERATE OR ASSEMBLE THIS
UNIT UNTIL THEY HAVE DEVELOPED A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND HOW IT WORKS.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a roll over protective system (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove, or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety signs
and practice instructions on them.
Never exceed limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely is in question DON’T
TRY IT.
LIGHTING AND MARKING
It is the responsibility of customer to know lighting and marking requirements of local highway authori-
ties and to install and maintain equipment to provide compliance with regulations. Add extra lights when
transporting at night or during periods of limited visibility.
Lighting kits are available from your dealer or from manufacturer.
SAFETY
TIRE SAFETY
• Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a rim can produce an explosion which
may result in a serious injury or death.
• Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have proper equipment and experience to do job.
• Inflating or servicingtires can bedangerous.Wheneverpossible,trainedpersonnel should be called
to service and/or mount tires.
• Always order and install tires and wheels with appropriate type and load capacity to
meet or exceed anticipated weight to be placed on sprayer.

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SAFETY
SAFETY SIGN CARE
• Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
• Replacement parts that displayed a safety sign should also display current sign.
• Safety signs are available from your distributor, dealer parts department, or factory.
How to install safety signs:
• Be sure that installation area is clean and dry.
• Decide on exact position before you remove backing paper.
• Remove smallest portion of split backing paper.
• Align decal over specified area and carefully press small portion with exposed sticky backing in place.
• Slowly peel back remaining paper and carefully smooth remaining portion of decal into place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using piece of decal backing paper.
REMEMBER
Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator. If there is any portion of this
manual or function you do not understand, contact your local authorized dealer or manufacturer.
BEFORE OPERATION:
• Carefully study and understand this manual and the Owner’s Manual.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn.
• Operator may come in contact with certain materials which may require specific safety equipment
relative to handling of such materials. (Examples: extreme dust, molds, fungus, bulk fertilizers, etc.)
• Keep wheel and lug nuts tightened to specified torque.
• Assure that agricultural implement tires are inflated evenly.
• Give unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts, or cracked welds, and make necessary
repairs. Follow maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Be sure there are no tools lying on or in equipment.
• Manufacturer does not recommend usage of a tractor with the ROPS removed.
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• Do not use the sprayer until you are sure that area is clear, especially around children and animals.
• Don’t hurry learning process or take sprayer for granted. Ease into it and become familar with your new
equipment.
• Practice operation of your sprayer and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and other
operators with its operation before using.
• Use a tractor equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior to
starting engine.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between tongue or hitch and towing unit when backing up to equipment.
SAFETY
DURING OPERATION
• Beware of bystanders, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start
engine of towing vehicle or move unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs,
as you may not hear people shouting.
•NOPASSENGERSALLOWED-Donotcarrypassengersanywhereonorintractoror
equipment.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
• When halting operation, even periodically, set tractor or towing unit brakes, diengage PTO, shut off
engine, and remove ignition key.
• Be especially observant of operating area and terrain - watch for holes, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Always inspect area prior to operation.
- DO NOT operate near edge of drop-offs or banks.
- DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
- Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
• Pick the most level possibl route when transporting across fields. Avoid edges of ditches, gullies, and
steep hillsides.
• Be extra careful when working on inclines.
• Periodically clear equipment of bruch, twigs, or other materials to prevent buildup of dry combustible
materials.
• Maneuver tractor or towing unit as safe speeds.
• Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or
death.
• Allow for sprayer length when making turns.
• Keep all bystanders, pets, and livestock clear of work area.
• Do not walk or work under raised components or attachments unless securely positioned and blocked.
• Avoid loose gravel, rocks, and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
• Operate towing unit from operators seat only.
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• Never stand alongside of unit with enginer running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine
while standing alongside of unit.
• Never leave running equipment attachments unattened.
• As a precaution, always recheck hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation.
Correct all problems. Follow maintenance safety procedures.
FOLLOWING OPERATION
• Following operation, or when unhitching, stop tractor or towing vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and
remove ignition key.
• Store sprayer in an area away from human activity.
• Do not park sprayer where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and
livestock injury could result.
• Do not permit children to play on or around stored unit.
• Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• Adopt safe driving practices:
- Keep brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH
MACHINE IN TOW, LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT.
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions, ensure that your speed is low enough for
an emergency stop. Keep speed to a minimum.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep tractor or towing unit in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do
not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on
public roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting, flags and necessary warning devices to protect yourself and operators of
other vehicles on highway during transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
• Use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
•SAFETY CHAINS: If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and
local regulations regarding safety chains and auxiliary lighting. Be sure to check with local law enforcement
agencies for your own particular regulations. Only safety chains (not elastic or nylon/plastic tow straps) should
be used to retain connection between towing and towed machines in event of separation of primary attaching
system. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer and attach safety chains.
Criss cross chains under tongue and secure to draw bar cage, mounting loops, or bumper frame.
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• When driving tractor and sprayer on road under 20 m.p.h. (40 kph) at night or during day, use flashing
amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges,
intersections, etc.
• Be observant of bridge load ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than gross weight a which you are
operating.
• Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting.
• Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility. Make allowances for increased
length and weight of equipment when making turns, stopping unit, etc.
SAFETY
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine of towing vehicle in a closed building.
Exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and remove
ignition key.
•Always use safety support and block wheels. Never use a jack to support machine.
• Always use proper tools or equipment for job at hand.
• Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
• Follow torque chart in owners manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
• Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin.
• Openings in skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. Without immediate
medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
• When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
• Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving.
• After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
• Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any steps or platform.
• When replacing bolts, refer to owners manual.
• Refer to bolt torque chart in owners manual for head identification marking.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. Manufacturer will
not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts or accessories and other damages as a result of their
use.
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• If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, manufacturer does not accept any liability
for injury or warranty.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.
• Be certain all moving parts and attachments have come to a complete stop before attemtping to perform
maintenance.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIDE MOUNT BRACKETS
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Torque figures indicated are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified. Therefore, do not grease or oil
bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%.
* GRADE or CLASS value for bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings.
BOLT TORQUE DATA FOR STANDARD NUTS, BOLTS, AND CAPSCREWS.
Tighten all bolts to torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt chart as guide.
Replace hardware with same grade bolt.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, high-strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout assembly of equipment.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
GRADE-2 CLASS 8.8 CLASS 10.9
GRADE-5 GRADE-8
CLASS 9.8
8.8 9.8 10.9 A
Bolt Torque for Standard bolts *
“A” GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8
lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m)
1/4” 6 (8) 9 (12) 12 (16)
5/16” 10 (13) 18 (25) 25 (35)
3/8” 20 (27) 30 (40) 45 (60)
7/16” 30 (40) 50 (70) 80 (110)
1/2” 45 (60) 75 (100) 115 (155)
9/16” 70 (95) 115 (155) 165 (220)
5/8” 95 (130) 150 (200) 225 (300)
3/4” 165 (225) 290 (390) 400 (540)
7/8” 170 (230) 420 (570) 650 (880)
1” 225 (300) 630 (850) 970 (1310)
Bolt Torque for Metric bolts *
“A” CLASS 8.8 CLASS 9.8 CLASS 10.9
lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m)
6 9 (13) 10 (14) 13 (17)
7 15 (21) 18 (24) 21 (29)
8 23 (31) 25 (34) 31 (42)
10 45 (61) 50 (68) 61 (83)
12 78 (106) 88 (118) 106 (144)
14 125 (169) 140 (189) 170 (230)
16 194 (263) 216 (293) 263 (357)
18 268 (363) -- -- 364 (493)
20 378 (513) -- -- 515 (689)
22 516 (699) -- -- 702 (952)
24 654 (886) -- -- 890 (1206)

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- Remove front fenders and front fender stops.
- Remove auxiliary ground bolts.
1. Mount the right and left mounting attachments (#8, #9)
to the sides of the tractor as shown in View A. Refer to
the Tractor specfic page for the Mounting Brackets,
Attachments, and Fasteners part numbers. Tighten only
one of the mounting attachments leaving the other loose.
2. Insert all but two of the 3/4” bolts (#5) as shown in View
Ainto the mounting plates. Use all of the holes except
the outside top hole on both sides. Then place a 3/4”
lockwasher (#3) and nut (#4) on, but do not tighten the
bolts.
3. If a spacer assembly is included in the baseplate kit, attach
the spacer assembly (#10) to the mounting attachments
using the specified fasteners listed on Tractor specific page.
The spacer assembly will slide in between the two mounting
attachments beneath the underbelly of the tractor.
4. Tighten the bolts securing the mounting brackets to the
tractor. Then tighten the bolts securing the spacer assembly
to the mounting attachments. Make sure to tighten bolts in
that order. Torque the fasteners according to the tables on
page 10.
5. Insert main frame assembly (#1),into the mounting brackets
between the 3/4” bolts (#5). Make sure the keystock is to the
top and closest to the tractor.
6. Insert the last two 3/4” bolts (#5) (one for each side) from
the front of the tractor. Then place 3/4” lockwasher (#3) and
nut (#4) on. Make sure the bolts are to the outside of the
keystock. Torque all the 3/4” bolts (#5) on the mounting
brackets according to the tables on page 10. Tighten the
outside bolts first, and work towards the tractor.
7. Mount the rail assembly (#2) on the door side of the tractor
with the step to the front of the tractor. Measure in 38” from
the outside of the 7” tube for an estimated setting for the right
side of the rail assembly. Use 1/2” bolts (#6) and 1/2” nylon
insert locknuts (#7) to fasten. Do not tighten bolts. After skid
mounts are mounted securely the rail may be spaced evenly
between and securely fastened down.
Torque all bolts according to specs on page 10.
Preparations
View A
View B
View C
2
4
5
3
1
7
9
10
8
6
4
5
3
Front of Tractor
Rear of Tractor
Front of Tractor
Rear of Tractor
Front of Tractor
Rear of Tractor
REF PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION
109631-76 2 Main Frame Assembly (7”x7”)
-14652-76 2 Main Frame Assembly (7”x5”)
209626-76 1Rail Step Assembly
300254 16 3/4” Lockwasher
400253 16 3/4”-10UNC Hex Nut
507681 16 3/4”-10UNC x 9” Hex Bolt (Gr.5)
-01964 16 3/4”-10UNC x 7” Hex Bolt (Gr.5)
600678 4 1/2”-13UNC x 8-1/2” Hex Bolt (Gr.5)
-04916 4 1/2”-13UNC x 6-1/2” Hex Bolt (Gr.5)
700083 4 1/2”-13UNC Hex Nut
8-1 Mounting Attachment (Left Side)
9-1 Mounting Attachment (Right Side)
*10 -1Spacer Assembly
Order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
*A Spacer Assembly may not be required for every tractor. See
your specific tractor insert for Mounting Brackets, Attachments,
and Fasteners part numbers
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2
4
6
5
3
1
9
8
7
10
11
12
13
14
15
LEFT SIDE SHOWN (Quantities are for both sides)
Assembly
1. Mount the outer front support with stand mount (#3) with
outer rear support with stand mount (#4) on to the 7” square
tube. Use 5/8” bolts (#7) and nylon insert locknuts. Make
sure back plate of the stand mount gusset supports are flush
with the outside of tube. Then tighten the bolts.
2. Mount the inner front angle support (#1) with inner rear
angle support (#2) to the 7” tube. Use 5/8” bolts (#7) and
nylon insert locknuts. Leave bolts loose so that it may be
adjusted on the tube.
3. Mount the skid mount (#5) to the angle support gus-
sets and stand mount gussets from steps 1 and 2. Line
up the slots on the skid mount with the holes on the stand
mount gussets and angle support gussets. Insert 1/2”
bolts (#9) with flatwashers (#10) from the top and place nut
(#11) on the under side.
4. Tighten bolts that hold angle support gussets to tube.
Then tighten the bolts holding skid mount to stand mount
gussets and angle gusset supports.
5. Mount tank (#6) to skid mount (#5). Line up flat spots on
the bottom of the tank to cross members on skid mount.
Put the two 4” straps (#12) over the top of tank and secure
them with the strap brackets (#13) with the holes on the rails
of the skid mount. Use 3/8” full threaded bolts (#14) with
nut (#15) to secure. Use the view to the right to properly
secure the strap to the strap bracket.
* Torque all bolts according to specs on page 10.
* Follow same procedure for opposite side.
Strap Assembly
Rear of Tractor
Front of Tractor
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REF PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION
109618-76 2 Inner Front Angle Support
209619-76 2 Inner Rear Angle Support
309638-76 2 Outer Front Support w/Stand Mount
409639-76 2 Outer Rear Support w/Stand Mount
509628-76 2 Skid Mount
6PC300A 2 Tank with Lid
704835 16 5/8-11UNC x 9” Hex Bolt Gr.5
-04836 16 5/8-11UNC x 7” Hex Bolt Gr.5
802587 16 5/8-11UNC Nylon Insert Locknut
900967 24 1/2-13UNC x 1-1/4” Hex Bolt Gr.5
10 00085 24 1/2 Flatwasher
11 02178 24 1/2-13UNC Nylon Insert Locknut
12 09829 4 4” Tie Down Strap x 94”
13 05784-95 8 Tie Down Strap Bracket
14 01885 16 3/8-16UNC x 5” Full Thread
15 02592 16 3/8-16UNC Nylon Insert Locknut
16 5470R 1 Replacement Tank Lid with 4” Vent Cap
Order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
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7
6
4
2
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ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 5044 1 AGITATOR JET .50 X .75
2
2 FC1200 coupling 1" fpt poly
1
3 M1200 FTG, NIPPLE, .50 NPT
1
4 P012DA 1/2" BULKHEAD FITTING (1.25 HOLE)
1
5 R1212 FTG TEE .50 MPT (3x)
1
6 P114A
FTG, 1.25" DOUBLE THREAD (2.25"
HOLE)
1
7 11422 CLIP ANTI-VORTEX SS
1
8
SPEC#14
1
300 GAL TANK
1
2
6
1
5
3
4
8
9
7
12
11
10
13
6
13
14
13
4
OPTIONAL WHEEL JACKSTANDS (9470015)
REF PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION
D3371PSA - Tank Agitation Assy (Item #1-#5)
15044 1 2Jet Agitation Wand
2FC1200 1 1/2” FPT Coupling
3M1200 1 1/2” MPT Close Nipple (GFP)
4P012DA 1 1/2” Bulkhead Fitting, Double Thread
5R1212 1Agitation Tee Fitting
6P114A 1 1-1/4” Bulkhead Fitting, Double Thread
711422 1 Anti-Vortex Plate
REF PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION
1-14 9470015 1Optional Wheels and Jackstand
109632-76 1 Stand Mounting Bracket
209633-76 1 Backing Plate
300678 2 1/2-13UNC x 8.5”Hex Hd. Bolt
402178 3 1/2-13UNC Nylon Insert Locknut
500182 3 Hair Pin
600477 4 5/8 Flatwasher
700489 25/8 Jam Nut
801718-95 3 Lock Pin
902496 2 5/8-11UNC x 4” Hex Hd. Bolt
10 02587 2 5/8-11UNC Nylon Insert Locknut
11 03646 2 6” x 2” Wheel
12 05290 1 1/2-13UNC x 3 1/4” Hex Hd. Nut
13 07551-76 3 Wheel Mount Stand
14 07552-76 1 Stand Base
Order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
TANK OUTLETS & AGITATION

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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
Downtime caused by field breakdowns is costly and time consuming. Many breakdowns
can be eliminated by periodic equipment maintenance. By spending time reviewing this
checklist before seasonal spraying application time and following proper after-season
care, you can save time and money later.
After Season Care:
NOTE: It is important to wear proper safety equipment when cleaning the sprayer. See your chemical or
NOTE: DEMCO does not and will not make any recom-
mendations concerning application of various
chemicals or solutions. These recommendations
relate to either amount or procedure of materials
applied. If you have any questions regarding ap-
plication of certain chemicals or solutions, contact
your chemical supplier and follow chemical manu-
facturer recommendations.
fertilizer package for this information.
1. Aftersprayingchemicals,runwater mixedwith cleaners
through tank, pump and all hose hookups. If wettable
powder dries out in the system, it is very difficult to
put back into suspension and can cause malfunction,
damage or injury.
2. When cleaned, tank should have all openings closed
or covered to keep dirt from entering.
3. Pump should be flushed with soluble oil and pump
ports plugged to keep out moisture and air.
4. Disassemble tips and rinse with water or cleaning
solution. (Appropriate for chemical sprayed). Never
use wire or hard object that could distort opening.
5. Dispose of allunused chemicalsor solutionsin aproper
and ecologically sound manner.
6. Water rinse and dry tips before storing.
• Keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from rotating parts.
• Wear protective clothing recommended by your chemical and
fertilizer manufacturer when working with chemicals.
WARNING: To Prevent Serious Injury Or Death
Check Before Going To The Field :
1. HOSES
Checkallhosesfor wornor softspots.Besure
all hose clamps are tightened and hoses are
not kinked or pinched.Check for leakage in
any lines.
2. TANK
Inspect fitting and grommets to insure they
are in good condition.
3. CONTROLS
Check for leakage, plugging, or wear on all
valves, fittings, etc. Clean off any build up of
foreign material.
4. PUMP
Check to be sure pump turns freely.
5. FRAME
Be sure all bolts are tightened.
6. REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replace all worn or damaged parts.

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