Demco SM14 User manual

AS20005, Rev 6
01/19
14 GALLON SPRAYER
SM14 & SM314

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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:
Chemicalsaredangerous.Knowexactlywhatyou’regoingto doand whatis
going to happen before attempting to work with these products. Improper
selection or use can injure people, animals, plants and soil.
Alwayswear protectiveclothing suchas coveralls,gogglesandgloves when
working with chemicals or sprayer.
Be sure to dispose of all unused chemicals or solutions in a proper and eco-
logically sound manner.
Table of Contents
General information................................................................................................................... 2
Safety, Signal Words .................................................................................................................. 3
Equipment Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................... 4
Lighting and Marking ................................................................................................................ 4
Safety Sign Care ......................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Sign Locations................................................................................................................. 5
Transport Operations................................................................................................................. 6
Remember .................................................................................................................................. 6
Before Operation ....................................................................................................................... 6
During Operation....................................................................................................................... 7
Following Operation.................................................................................................................. 7
Performing Maintenance........................................................................................................... 8
Bolt Torque.................................................................................................................................. 9
14 Gallon Sprayer (SM14) Breakdown and Parts List......................................................... 10-11
14 Gallon Sprayer (SM314) Breakdown and Parts List ...................................................... 12-13
HYMB Mounting Brackets ........................................................................................................ 14
Secondary Tank Option Parts Breakdown.............................................................................. 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
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!
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, 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 ASSEMBLE THIS UNIT
UNTIL THEY 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specied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-tting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specic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ags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.
• Useofashing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.
• 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elds.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uid.
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identication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reextinguisherandrstaidkitshouldbekeptreadilyaccessiblewhileperformingmaintenanceonthis
sprayer.
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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specied,high-strengthGrade5hexboltsareusedthroughout
assembly of equipment.
Bolt Torque for Standard bolts *
GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8
“A” 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)
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.
Torque Specifications
CLASS 8.8 CLASS 9.8 CLASS 10.9
“A” 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)
Bolt Torque for Metric bolts *
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   $
Bolt Torque
Torque Data for Standard Nuts, Bolts and Capscrews

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Parts Breakdown
14 Gallon Sprayer (SM14)