Earth Way SPRAY-PRO S15 User manual

S15 SPRAY-PRO PUSH SPRAYER
ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SPRAY-PRO
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Congratulations on the purchase of this new sprayer from Earthway Products, Inc. Please call us if you have any difculty
with assembly or operation of this sprayer. We can be reached via the telephone at 800-294-0671 or 574-848-7491,
Monday—Friday 9:00am ~ 4:00pm or visit us online at www.earthway.com This sprayer comes with lifetime technical
support, email us at [e-mail].
HELPFUL HINTS: READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY
THIS SPRAYER COMES FULLY ASSEMBLED, REQUIRING YOU TO FLIP UP THE HANDLE AND TIGHTEN TWO WING
NUTS - NO TOOLS REQUIRED.
Your sprayer is designed to be pushed at two to three miles per hour, which is a brisk walking speed. Slower or faster
speeds will change the spray patterns and output volumes.
5Clean your sprayer tank thoroughly after each use. Wash with clean water and push sprayer a several feet to evacuate
any residual materials until you see clean water in a safe area as described in the chemical suppliers directions.
5Gears are permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not open the gearbox or dirt may enter.
5Check all hose connections regularly to ensure they remain tight.
5If unit fails to spray on initial use see Initial Start-Up Procedures on page 3.
5To help prevent corrosion, coat all metal surfaces (inside & out) with WD-40 or a light oil.
5When the tank is empty, pull the sprayer backward to the designated cleaning or storage area to prevent damage that
can occur with a dry pump.
1. Open carton and remove the S15 from carton.
2. Place the S15 onto its wheels.
3. Loosen the two wing nuts that secure the handle slightly.
4. Lift the handle into place and tighten the two wing nuts.
Now you are ready to go!
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT PUSH
FORWARD WITH TANK
EMPTY
For best results keep enough
of the liquid in the tank to
keep the pump supply line
lled. Hills and rough ground
can create a “wave effect” in
the tank that will cause the
pump to have an inconsistent
spray or to lose prime. If
this occurs, turn the control
lever to TRANSPORT and
push a few feet to re-establish
the prime and continue from
where you stopped.

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For Support for your S15, please contact:
North AmericA europe
DMMP Limited
T: 0845 643 9776
E: [email protected]
W: www.earthway.co.uk
Muggioli Giardinaggio
T: 0422 96 9990
E: [email protected]
W: www.muggioligiardinaggio.com
Earthway Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 547
1009 Maple Street
Bristol, IN 46507
T: 574-848-7491
T: 800-294-0671
E: [e-mail]
W: www.earthway.com
EuroAmerica
T: [phone]
E: [email protected]
W: www.euroamerica.nl
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Earthway Products, Inc. warrants this product free of defects in original workmanship and materials for a period of 5-years to the
end user with the original purchase receipt for at home use. If used for business, the warranty is 90-days. If a manufacturing non-
conformance is found, Earthway Products, Inc. at its discretion will repair or replace the part(s) or product at no charge provided the
failure is not the result of incorrect installation, mishandling, misuse, tampering, or normal wear and tear as determined by Earthway.
Earthway at its discretion may require that the part(s) or product be returned along with the original purchase receipt at owners expense
for examination and compliance with the terms of this warranty. Do not return any product without rst receiving authorization from
Earthway Products, Inc. To seek remedy under this warranty, contact Earthway Products, Inc. at 574-848-7491, techsupport@earthway.
com or write to Earthway Products, Inc. P.O. Box 547 Bristol, Indiana 46507 and describe the nature of the manufacturing defect.
SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS: This warranty covers only the part(s) or product; any labor charges associated with repair or replacement
of non-conformances are specically excluded. Due to the corrosive nature of most fertilizers and ice melt products, Earthway Products,
Inc. makes no warranty against and specically excludes part(s) or product degradation or failure due to corrosion or its effects. Clean
and dry your sprayer thoroughly after each use, as a preventative measure, coat all metal parts (inside and outside of the steel tubes) with
a light oil or silicon spray.
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CAP in LOCKED
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DCV Locking Tabs
CAP Tabs
SPRAY-PRO
S15
NOZZLE
with
FLAT SIDES
align with
CAP Tabs
RUBBER
WASHER
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Nozzle Installation
5To remove turn Cap from right to left
5Push Nozzle out of the Cap and remove rubber washer.
5Install Nozzle aligning the at sides with the Cap tabs and
reinstall rubber washer.
5To install the assembly, align the Cap slot with DCV locking
tabs and push onto DCV and turn left to right to lock.

Operation of your S15 Sprayer
The S15 SPRAY-PRO sprayer is designed to be simple to use, easy to operate, and provide years of accurate spraying. The S15 is the latest
development from Earthway Products, Inc., a world leader in the manufacture of broadcast spreaders, seeding tools, and sprayers.
Calibration
The S15 is supplied with three different nozzle options. The table below shows the characteristics and performance of the supplied nozzle
options at the eight different height setting of the DCV holder.
Initial Start-up Procedures
Before the rst use, partially ll the tank with clean water to test the spray. If it fails to spray, the pump may require priming or the DCV
rubber valve could be immobile. To x the DCV, loosen the cap on the DCV to unseat the rubber valve inside and then retighten. To prime
the pump, select TRANSPORT and then push for a short distance. Now, select SPRAY and test. Repeat if necessary until a spray is
achieved. If unit leaks from the nozzle, remove the cap on the DCV, wipe off the top of DCV body to remove any debris, and then replace
the cap and tighten.
Before use
Before using any liquid products always read thoroughly the manufacturers product label, to ensure correct dosage and proper handling of
the product being applied through the applicator. Use the correct Safety Equipment as directed by the chemical manufacturer.
;Check that the applicator has been thoroughly cleaned from its previous use and that both the nozzle outlet and the handgun line (if
included) have been washed thoroughly.
;Always spray on a day where wind is minimal. It can be unsafe and inaccurate if spraying is undertaken in windy conditions.
;Always wear appropriate safety clothing when the sprayer is being used. Refer to manufacturers instructions, or contact your supplier
of the product being applied for safety recommendations.
;Make sure the tires are properly inated to 20 psi.
How to use ~ Walk behind spraying
Practice before use
It is recommended for rst time users of the S15, that the user familiarizes themselves with the workings of the sprayer. By simply putting
water in the spray tank and spraying it out onto a dry tarmac surface the operator will very quickly familiarize themselves with the workings
of the machine. Make sure the spray tank is then emptied of water before further use. Make sure the handlebar is locked into place and the
wing nuts are securely tightened.
;Choose the correct nozzle of the three nozzle options that is suitable for the product being applied. (See calibration chart above)
;Ensure the SPRAY (ON) / TRANSPORT (OFF) lever on the dashboard is in the TRANSPORT position. The TRANSPORT
position is with the lever over to the right side when standing behind the handlebars of the machine.
;Make sure the tank is clean and there is no chance of remnants or deposits from a previous spray task being left in the tank.
;With the tank clean, ll the tank with the required volume of liquid for the designated spray task, making sure the product being used is
mixed and being applied in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
;With the control lever is in the TRANSPORT (OFF) the machine can be safely pushed to the area where spraying is to be carried out.
;Locate the sprayer at the point at which spraying needs to commence. Lift the machine up off the stand, so the body of the machine is
parallel with the ground (see example drawing in the center of the next page). To spray simply turn the control lever (ON/OFF) over to
the left side (SPRAY POSITION), and walk forward at a brisk walking speed 2 to 3 MPH is recommended.
;To stop the spray turn the ON/OFF LEVER back to the right side (TRANSPORT POSITION). NOTE: When the SPRAY/
TRANSPORT lever is at the right side (TRANSPORT POSITION) and the machine is being pushed, the pump is circulating the
liquid through the system. This circulation provides agitation and helps keep the liquids in suspension while walking the sprayer to and
from the area being treated.
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DASHBOARD
SPRAY TRANSPORT
S15 S15
FINE SPRAY MEDIUM SPRAY COARSE SPRAY
#3 Gray Nozzle
Output 2.9L/min
#5 Blue Nozzle
Output 4.4L/min
#10 Black Nozzle
Output 5.0L/min
SPRAY RATE SPRAY RATE SPRAY RATE
60 1 0.07 74.24 0.11 113.6 0.13 127.3 152cm 1 0.024 0.036 0.040
58 1.5 0.08 76.80 0.12 117.6 0.13 131.7 147cm 1.5 0.024 0.037 0.042
54 2 0.08 82.49 0.13 126.3 0.14 141.4 137cm 2 0.026 0.040 0.045
50 2.5 0.09 89.09 0.14 136.4 0.15 152.7 127cm 2.5 0.028 0.043 0.049
44 3 0.10 101.24 0.15 155.0 0.17 173.6 112cm 3 0.032 0.049 0.055
43 3.5 0.10 103.59 0.16 158.6 0.18 177.6 109cm 3.5 0.033 0.050 0.057
39 4 0.11 114.22 0.17 174.8 0.20 195.8 99cm 4 0.036 0.056 0.062
36 4.5 0.12 123.74 0.19 189.4 0.21 212.1 91cm 4.5 0.039 0.060 0.067
One Gallon = 128oz
#10 Black Nozzle
Output 168oz/min
SPRAY RATE
SPRAY RATE
FINE SPRAY
#3 Gray Nozzle
Output 98oz/min
MEDIUM SPRAY
#5 Blue Nozzle
Output 150oz/min
COARSE SPRAY
Application Coverage - OUNCES/SQUARE FOOT
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OUNCES/1,000 SQUARE FEET
Application Coverage - LITER/SQUARE METER
Spray width
in Inches
DCV
Setting
Position
Spray width in
Centimeters
DCV
Setting
Position
SPRAY RATE

How to use the S15 Sprayer ~ continued
Technical spray information and how to ensure accuracy
The S15 SPRAY-PRO has an adjustable height nozzle that offers spray widths from approximately 3 feet/.9 meters to 5 feet / 1.5 meters.
Spray Width Adjustment
You can adjust the spray width of the S15, which will change the application coverage, by
moving the Adjustable DCV holder up or down. To use, loosen the knob located on the front
of the skirt, and slide the DCV & Nozzle assembly up/down to the desired spray width or to a
position indicated on the Application Chart on the previous page, then tighten knob. There
are indices molded into the DCV Holder for easy repeatability.
The SPRAY-PRO Teejet TF nozzles are
designed to “feather” at the edges to allow
the second pass to “feather in,” and so
provide uniform coverage. The area of
“feather” or overlap, is approximately 15%
of the spray width at the edges, for a total of
30% over the two edges/ends of the spray
pattern. To maximize uniform coverage the next
pass should overlap the prior to allow for the
15% “feather” or overlap.
Ensure accuracy
It is important that the S15 SPRAY-PRO sprayer has a minimum of
1-gallon/4-litres of liquid in the tank at all time, and is pushed in a manner
that keeps the spray head parallel to the ground at all times, so that the
spray nozzle is constantly kept at the same correct height. Keeping the
height of the nozzle constantly parallel to the ground ensures the nozzle
will spray to its stipulated spray application cover. If the sprayer is pushed
at a downward angle and the nozzle tip is nearer to the ground, the spray
width will be reduced and over application will occur. In the reverse
situation of the spray nozzle height being increased by pushing the
sprayer at an upward angle the nozzle fan will be wider, the spray
width will become inaccurate, and under application will likely
occur. To ensure spray width accuracy it is important that the
operator is aware that the sprayer is pushed in a manner that keeps
the nozzle constantly parallel with the ground.
To aid accuracy use a proprietary spray dye indicator which allows
the operator to see where they have sprayed. Contact your local
landscape supplier for a recommendation.
After use
1. Empty any unused contents out of the spray tank. The S15 SPRAY-PRO tank has been designed to easily empty and clean. Dispose of
the tank contents and all washings in accordance with the manufacturer’s disposal instructions on the product that has been used.
2. Wash out the tank thoroughly using clean water and or a preparatory tank cleaner. Make sure that the nozzle and spray gun (if included)
are thoroughly washed as well. To wash through the pipework to the spray nozzle, add an additional 1/2 gallon/2 liters of clean water to
the tank and wash this through the nozzle by pushing the sprayer over a safe area for the purpose of disposal of washings.
3. Empty all water out of the sprayer making sure no water is left in the pump over winter - do not allow to freeze, unless you have setup
the S15 to operate in freezing temperatures using an Ice Melt or snow pre-treatment materials.
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FEATHERED-EDGE
1X RATE
PATH IS
ONE WAY
2X RATE
PATH IS
BOTH WAYS
FEATHERED-EDGE
SPRAY TRANSPORT
SPRAY TRANSPORT
Spray Pattern
Most applications will only require
1 pass. When higher application rates
are required a cross pattern as shown
above should be used.

S15 SprAy-pro Liquid Sprayer ~ Parts List
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EXTRA
S25-30003
Knurled Pins
12147
SPACER
S15-24506
DCV Mount
S-70000
DCV Nozzle
Adapter
S25-70003
Nozzle Holder
w/gasket
31138
#8 x 3/8 Screw
S25-70011
Knob
S25-70008
3.5” Drop-In
Tank Filter
34103
Washer
S25-30003
Knurled Pins
33106
1/8” x 3/4”
Cotter pin
S15-24501
Gearcase & Axle Assembly
S15-24505
Pump Cover
31138
#8 x 3/8 Screw
Nozzles
S25-70004 Black
S25-70006 Blue
S25-70012 Gray
33106
1/8” x 3/4”
Cotter pin
31120
2” HHCS
with
36404 Cupped
Washers
S25-70001
3-way Valve
60027
Wing Nut
37106
1/4-20 x 2”
Carriage Bolt
31141
#14 x 3/4”
Type AB HWHS
S15-24507
Gearbox Brace
S15-70010
3-way Valve
Retainer
60364
Upper Handle
Assembly
S15-70106
Drive Wheel
S15-60001
Skirt
S15-60000
Tank w/Cap
S15-60002
Dashboard
70142
Nut
Protector
12197
Spacer Bearing
25220
Lower Handle
S15-25701
Stand
34103
Washer
34103
Washer
S15-24600
Pump
B
Tank to Pump
A
Pump to 3-way
Valve
37100
1" Carriage Bolt
S25-19003
Herbie Clamp
S15-19105
1/2 Black Binding Post
(plug)
19132
7/8”Tube Plugs
31148
#10 X 1" Type A
PHPS Black
31135
#8 x 1/2” Type A PHPS
31138
#8 x 3/8 Screw
70106
Coast Wheel
Plastic Zip Ties
Hoses
S15-19100 Hose 18" Pump to 3-Way
S15-19101 Hose 12" Tank to Pump
S15-19102 Hose 20" 3-Way to DCV
S15-19103 Hose 14" 3-Way to Tank
A
B
C
D
S25-60002
Kelch Cap
S25-19002
Tee 1/4 NPT Male
to 3/8” barbed
S25-19004
Spray Gun
S25-19000
1/4 NPT Female
to 1/8” adapter
S15-70107
Spray Gun
Holder
OPTIONAL
S15-77000 Spray Gun Kit
31114
1-3/4” HHCS
32103
1/4-20 Lock
Nut
S25-19003
Herbie Clamp
Earthway Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 547
Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: [phone]
www.earthway.com
SPRAY TRANSPORT