Demco SM14 User manual

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05-10
AS20005, Rev.4

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Thank you for purchasing a Demco sprayer. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you
are completely satisfied with your new sprayer. 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Whenever terms “LEFT”and “RIGHT”are used in
this manual it means from a position behind sprayer
and facing forward.
2. 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
working with chemicals or sprayer.
Be sure to dispose of all unused chemicals or solutions in a proper and
ecologically sound manner.
Table of Contents
General information............................................................................................................. 2
Warranty Registration.........................................................................................................3-4
Safety, Signal Words ........................................................................................................... 5
Equipment Safety Guidelines.............................................................................................. 6
Lighting and Marking........................................................................................................... 6
Safety Sign Care ................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Sign Locations .........................................................................................................7
Transport Operations........................................................................................................... 8
Remember .......................................................................................................................... 8
Before Operation................................................................................................................. 8
During Operation................................................................................................................. 9
Following Operation ............................................................................................................ 9
Performing Maintenance .................................................................................................... 10
Bolt Torque ......................................................................................................................... 11
14 Gallon Sprayer (SM14) Breakdown and Parts List......................................................12-13
HYMB85 Mounting Brackets Breakdown and Parts List ................................................... 14
80”Boom Assembly (80B10) Breakdown and Parts List .................................................. 15
12’Boom Assembly (144-B14) Breakdown and Parts List ............................................... 16
Electric Pump breakdown and Parts List .......................................................................... 17
Sprayer Calibration............................................................................................................. 18
Sprayer Checklist .............................................................................................................. 19

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How satisfied are you with our product? HHHH
How satisfied are you with the dealership/distributor sales staff? HHHH
Dealer/Distributor Name City State
How satisfied are you with the company sales staff? HHHH
How satisfied are you with the delivery? HHHH
Did you have any contact with a Demco Representative? YES NO
If YES, how satisfied were you? HHHH
I would recommend this product to my family and friends. YES NO
Would you purchase again from DEMCO? YES NO
Since taking delivery, have you been contacted by the dealer? YES NO
Did you have any problems with this DEMCO product? YES NO
If YES, are you satisfied with the company’s resolution of your problem? HHHH
Please list the specific source of information prompting this purchase.
After purchasing this product, do you see any needed product improvement? If yes, what improvement?
What other products would you like to see DEMCO offer?
Comments
Owner’s Name: Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Model#:
Serial #:
Purchase Date:
Owner’s Signature:
Please return to DEMCO By FAX or tri-folding this form to the backside, it is pre-addressed.
Ag H
RV H
Rental H
Brakes H
Marine H
Warranty Registration
4010 320th Street • Box 189 • Boyden, Iowa 51234
Toll Free 800-54DEMCO (800-543-3626) • FAX [phone]
www.demco-products.com
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Satisfied Satisfied
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Postage
Demco
4010 320th Street, Box 189
Boyden, Iowa 51234

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SAFETY
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!
SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses of the following signal words--
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION-- with safety
messages. The appropriate signal word has been
selected using the following guidelines.
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 the 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, P.O. Box 189, Boyden, IA 51234 ph: (712)
725-2311 or Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 Fax: [phone] http://www.demco-products.com

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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 this 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. Location of
such decals is indicated in this booklet.
Do not attempt to operate this sprayer under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Review safety instructions with all users.
Operator should be a responsible adult. DO NOT ALLOW PERSONS TO OPERATE OR ASSEMBLETHIS UNIT
UNTILTHEY HAVE DEVELOPED A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND HOW
IT WORKS.
Do not paint over, remove, or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your sprayer. 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 authorities and to
install and maintain sprayer to provide compliance with regulations. Add extra lights when transporting at night or
during periods of limited visibility.
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 decal into place.
•Air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using piece of backing paper.

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SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS
Types of safety sign and locations on equipment are shown in illustration below.Good safety
requires that you familiarize yourself with various safety signs, type of warning, and area or
particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
A
B
A. AB21014 - Warning: Refer to chemical
supplier and manufacturer Qty. 1
B. AA21012 - Small Demco Qty. 2

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BEFORE OPERATION:
•Carefully study and understand this 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.
•The operator may come in contact with certain materials which may require specific safety equipment relative to
handling of such materials. (Examples: extremely dusty, molds, fungus, bulk fertilizers, etc.)
•Give sprayer 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
•Do not use 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 familiar with your new
equipment.
•Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and other operators
with its operation before using.
TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
•Adopt safe driving practices:
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and 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 ATV in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
•Comply with state and local laws governing the use of ATV’s. Do not use the ATV on highway and streets if
prohibited.
•Use approved accessory lighting and flags and necessary warning devices if using the ATV on streets or
highways. Always use flashing amber lights or slow moving vehicle emblem if operating on streets or highways.
•Useofflashingamberlightsisacceptablein most localities.However, some localities prohibit their use.Locallaws
should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
•Be a safe and courteous driver at all times.
•Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting.
•Always operate your ATV in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for increased
length and weight of sprayer when making turns, stopping, etc.
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.

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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 sprayer. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs,
as you may not hear people shouting.
•NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED- Do not carry passengers anywhere on sprayer.
•Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
•Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your sprayer while it is moving.
•When halting operation, even periodically, set vehicles brakes, 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 possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid edges of ditches, gullies, and
steep hillsides.
•Be extra careful when working on inclines.
•Periodically clear sprayer of brush, twigs, or other materials to prevent buildup of dry combustible materials.
•Maneuver tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
•Avoid loose gravel, rocks, and holes; they can be dangerous for sprayer operation or movement.
•Do not walk or work under raised components or attachments unless securely supported.
•Keep all bystanders, pets, and livestock clear of work area.
•Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine while
standing alongside of unit.
•Never leave running equipment attachments unattended.
•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 unit in an area away from human activity.
•Do not park equipment 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.

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PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
•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, disengage PTO and all power drives,
shut off engine and remove ignition key.
•Be certain all moving parts and attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform
maintenance.
•Always use a 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 on page 11 in this 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 step or platform.
•When replacing bolts refer to owners manual.
•Refer to bolt torque chart on page 11 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.
•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
sprayer.