Fimco ATV-15-2-QR User manual

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Model: ATV-15-2-QR (5302318)
(15 Gallon Lawn & Garden/ATV Sprayer)
www.fimcoindustries.com
1000 FIMCO Lane, P.O. Box 1700, North Sioux City, SD 57049
Toll Free Phone: [phone] : Toll Free Fax: [phone]
[5194823 (10/22)]
***IMPORTANT REMINDER***
This sprayer comes with an On/Off (shut-off) valve
located at the inlet location of the tank, towards the
underside. (See Detail A). Make sure the valve is in
the “open” position before using this sprayer.
Detail A
OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT
FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE CALL
1-800-831-0027
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM CST
If you should have a question or experience a problem with
your Fimco Industries Product: Visit our website @
www.fimcoindustries.com or call the Toll free number above. Our
technical support representatives will be happy to help you.
In most cases a customer service rep. can resolve
the problem over the phone.
To obtain prompt, efficient service, always remember to give the
following information....
• Correct Part Description and/or part number
• Model number and Serial Number
Part descriptions and numbers can be obtained from the
illustrated parts list section(s) of this manual.
General Information
Thank you for purchasing this product. The purpose of this
manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your lawn
& garden ATV sprayer.
Retain a copy of your receipt for your
unit, as it will be required to validate
any warranty service.
Warranted against manufacturer or
workmanship defects from date of
purchase with copy of receipt:
Homeowner Usage: Sprayer-One Year and Pump-Two Years.
Commercial Usage: Sprayer and Pump-90 Days.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproducve Harm.
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the
user must read and understand the operator’s
manual before using this product.

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Contents
Technical Specicaons..........................................................2Troubleshoong..........................................................9 - 11
Sprayer Contents....................................................................3Pump Exploded View and Parts List.................................10
Sprayer Assembly Instrucons ..........................................4 - 5 Sprayer Exploded Views...................................................12
Operaon ...............................................................................6Sprayer Parts List..............................................................13
Calibraon and Maintenance.................................................7Boom Exploded View/Parts List .......................................13
Tank Care, Storing and Winter Storage..................................8Warranty..........................................................................14
Sprayer Dimensions................................................................8
Model: ATV-15-2-QR (5302318)
(15 Gallon Lawn & Garden/ATV Sprayer)
Technical Specicaons
• 15 Gallon Corrosion-Resistant Polyethylene Tank
• 12 Volt Diaphragm Pump, 2.4 GPM - 60 PSI
• Lever Spray Gun w/15 Ft. Hose (3/8” I.D.)
• 16 Ft. Vercal throw, 30 Ft. Horizontal Throw
• 2-Nozzle Boom Assembly (80” Spray Coverage)
• Corrosion-Resistant Nylon Nozzles
• Check Valve Strainers, 50 Mesh, 5 PSI
This sprayer may be mounted to most makes of agricultural ATV vehicles.
CAUTION: When fully lled with water, this sprayer will weigh approx. 160 Lbs.
Always check the vehicle load rang before using this sprayer. Do not exceed the recommended rang.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~IMPORTANT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Remove tank lid and be sure the tank is clean and free of any foreign material. Rinse tank out of any tank residue
before lling with water to test.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~IMPORTANT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It is VERY important to test this sprayer with plain water before actual spraying is aempted. This will enable you to
familiarize yourself with the sprayer and check for leaks without the possibility of losing any expensive chemicals.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WARNING~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Read and Understand the Owner’s Manual before using this sprayer. Test and use in accordance to instrucons.
Read and Follow chemical label instrucons and wear protecve gear when lling, using, cleaning and servicing the
sprayer.
Exercise Cauon in vehicle handling when towing/hauling a lled sprayer to avoid loss of control or overturning.
Keep Sprayer and Spray materials away from other people, children and pets.
Do Not Turn on Power to the sprayer, unl ready to spray in order to avoid unintenonal spray release.
Do Not Use on steep slopes. A full sprayer could cause loss of control or overturn sprayer and vehicle.
Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed, direcons or turning. Do not start or stop
suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
Stop on level ground, set the parking brake and shut o engine before leaving the operator’s posion for any reason.
Keep all parts in good condion and properly installed. Fix damaged or worn parts immediately.
Cauon should be taken when towing and/or using any sprayer. This sprayer combined with the weight distribuon, turning radius
and speed of vehicle can result in damage to vehicle and/or sprayer or severe injury or death, if not used properly.
Improper use of this sprayer or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or illness, or could cause damage to the
environment.

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2-Nozzle Rigid Boom
Tank Lid
& Lanyard
Tank/Frame Pre-Assembly
Owner’s
Manual
Contents of Sprayer Carton:
Contents of Bracket Kit #5278140
Contents of Parts Bag
#5278139

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• Make sure the contents of the sprayer’s carton match
the items shown on page 3 of the manual.
• Follow the steps on pages 4 & 5 to properly assemble
the sprayer.
Normally, the sprayer will be mounted on an ATV with the
pump assembly at the operator’s back and the spray wand
will be at the rear of the unit. Right Hand (RH) and Le Hand
(LH) sides of the sprayer are determined as if you are stand-
ing behind the sprayer, looking at it (facing forward)
Aer removing the tank from the box, start the assembly
procedure by turning the tank upside on a stable, at
surface.
A phillips head screwdriver is required for this step.
(**) Mount the tank brackets to the underside of the tank
as shown in Step 1. Use (4) at head screws to secure it to
the tank. The tank will rest on the surface of the brackets.
Make sure the brackets are parallel with each other before
ghtening down the bolts. Do not over-ghten.
Aer your tank brackets are secured to the tank, turn the
tank assembly over and posion it so that the cam handles
which extend beyond the back of the tank are facing you
and just hanging over the edge of the table or at surface
you are assembling this on.
Secure the boom mounng brackets to the tank mounng
brackets with Cam handles as shown in Detail A. You can
posion them as needed within the slot on the bracket. Just
be sure that the surfaces of both brackets are even with
each other.
A phillips head screwdriver and adjustable wrench are re-
quired for this step.
Aach the 2-nozzle harness to the boom sub-assembly.
The end (elbow) nozzle assemblies slide into the cutout of
the horizontal brackets.
Use 2 plasc retaining clips to hold in place. (Detail B)
Once the nozzles are in the cutouts, slide each clip in the
gap between the steel bracket and the plasc nozzle. These
can be mounted on the front or rear side of the bracket.
These should ‘snap’ in place and hold the nozzle securely.
Aach the boom assembly to the boom mounng brackets,
making sure the boom is centered. Secure in place with
(2) phillips head screws and (2) whiz lock nuts.
You are now ready to mount this unit to an ATV, using
ratchet straps (NOT INCLUDED).
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
Detail B
Detail A
Assembly Procedure

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Aer boom is aached to the boom brackets, locate the 43”
hose and (2) hose clamps from the parts bag.
Place the hose clamps over each end of the hose loosely. Slip the
ends of the hose over the hose barbs on both the manifold and
the ‘Tee’ ng on the nozzle harness. Use a twisng moon, if
necessary, to get the hose fully onto each barb. Bring the hose
clamps to the connecon point and ghten securely.
NOTE:
Make sure this boom feeder hose does not end up on the
‘outside’ of the spray wand hose, otherwise unwrapping the
spray wand hose from around the tank may be dicult.
The pressure gauge is located in the parts bag.
Thread the pressure gauge into the (open) port located on the
manifold. Hand ghten securely.
** DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN **
Screw the lid onto the tank. Place the end of the lanyard
through the tab in the tank. (See DETAIL Lanyard). This is so the
lid can ‘hang’ o the tank when lling/rinsing the tank out.
Assemble the spray wand clips to the tank.
Locate the (2) clips and (2) phillips head machine screws from
the parts bag.
A phillips head screwdriver is required for this step
Place a screw through the hole in the clip and bring it up to the
tank, where the embossments for the clips are (located on the
rear side of the tank). Secure the clip/screw to the tank. Tighten
so that the clip is secure. Do this for each clip.
** DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN **
The spray wand will snap into the clips once installed. Do not
use excessive force when placing the spray wand into the clips,
as this could cause the clips to break.
• Make sure all hose clamps are ght before tesng or spray-
ing for the rst me.
• One requirement will be to hook up your baery leads to a
fully charged 12 Volt baery.
• Drain plug assembly should already be aached to the tank
Lid Lanyard
5167097
Step 4
Step 5
Lanyard Connecon Tab
DETAIL Lanyard
DETAIL Gauge
Manifold
1/4” FPT
Step 6
**The Sprayer is now ready to TEST w/plain water before actual use**
Assembly Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Remove tank lid and be sure the tank is clean and free of any foreign material. Rinse tank out of any tank
residue before lling with water to test.
Tesng the Sprayer
NOTE:
It is VERY important to test this sprayer with plain water before actual spraying is aempted. This will enable you to check the
sprayer for leaks without the possibility of losing any expensive chemicals.
Fill the tank about 1/2 full with plain water and drive to the starng place for spraying.
When you are ready to spray, turn the boom valve to the “on” posion (Detail A).
This will start soluon spraying from the ps of the boom. The pressure will de-
crease slightly when the boom is spraying.
Adjust the pressure by turning the “ON/OFF” valve lever on the Press. Adj. (bypass)
valve (Detail B). Make sure your paern is sucient. You may down-pressure the
system by ‘bypassing’ soluon back into the tank. This is achieved by opening the
Press. Adj. (bypass) valve. Regulang pressure is done in this manner.
Read the operang instrucons and inially begin spraying by closing the ‘Pressure
Adjust’ valve and opening the boom line valve (Detail A). This will enable the air in
the line to be eliminated (purged) through all the ps, while building pressure.
When everything tests all right (no leaks and good pressure), add the desired
chemicals to the mixture and water combinaon and start your spraying operaon.
Adjust the pressure and spray as you did in the tesng procedure.
Condions of weather and terrain must be considered when seng the sprayer.
Do not spray on windy days. Protecve clothing must be worn in some cases.
Be sure to read the chemical label(s) before applicaon!
Operaon
The pumping system draws soluon from the tank, through the strainer and to the
pump. The pump forces the soluon under pressure to the handgun or boom
nozzles.
Fill the tank part way with water and then add the desired amount of chemical to
be sprayed. Finish lling tank to proper level.
Only ll the tank with what you’re going to spray in a day, never leave chemicals
sit in tank.
Connect the lead wire to a fully charged 12 volt baery. You may use
either a stand-alone baery or the baery on your towing vehicle. Connect to the
posive (red) terminal rst, then connect to the negave (black)
terminal. Then connect the end of the lead wire to the end of the pump. When
disconnecng, disconnect the end of the pump wire from the lead wire, then dis-
connect the negave (black) connecon and nally the posive (red) connecon.
The lead wire has an On/O switch to acvate the pump. “-” is on and “O” is o.
Turn the pump on by depressing the “-” side of the rocker switch. The pump is
equipped with a pressure switch that is pre-set at the factory to shut the pump o
when all discharges are closed.
The pump will turn back on when one of the following acons occurs:
 Handgun lever is squeezed to spray the handgun.
 Boom valve is opened to broadcast spray with the boom.
 Bypass valve is opened to re-circulate soluon back into the tank.
When spraying with either the boom or the handgun, pressure may be reduced by slowly opening the Press. Adj. (bypass) valve
unl desired pressure is achieved. Opening the valve decreases pressure, closing the valve increases pressure. When spraying with
the boom, the proper method to set the pressure is to open the boom valve completely and if a lower pressure is desired, then
slowly open the bypass valve unl that pressure is obtained.
For the safest and most ecient chemical applicaon, you will need to calibrate your sprayer using the p and speed charts. Once
you have determined the proper speed and pressure sengs, you will need to consult your chemical label for the amount of
chemical to be added to the tank. Read the enre label. Use only according to label direcons.
Manifold Valves CLOSED
Detail A
Detail B

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Calibraon
Chemical labels may show applicaon rates in gallons per acre, gallons per 1000 square feet or gallons per 100 square feet. You
will note that the p chart shows 3 of these rang systems. Once you know how much you are going to spray, then determine
(from the p chart) the spraying pressure (PSI), and the spraying speed (MPH).
Determining the proper speed of the pulling vehicle can be done by marking o 100, 200 & 300 feet. The speed chart
indicates the number of seconds it takes to travel the distances. Set the throle and with a running start, travel the distances. Ad-
just the throle unl you travel the distances in the number of seconds indicated by the speed chart. Once you have reached the
throle seng needed, mark the throle locaon so you can stop and go again, returning to the same speed.
Add water and proper amount of chemical to the tank and drive to the starng place for spraying.
Using the Boom Nozzles
Four things must be considered before spraying with the
boom.
 How much chemical must be mixed in the tank.
 Rate of spray (gallons per acre to be sprayed).
 What pressure (p.s.i.) will be used.
 Speed traveled (mph) while spraying.
 Refer to the chemical label to determine your chemical mixture
 See the p chart to determine the pressure to be used. The chart will also show the speed used when spraying.
 Start the pump and open the valve to the boom nozzles.
 Check the spray paern. Usually you can see the coverage beer on a solid concrete surface, such as a driveway.
Maintenance During/Aer Spraying
Periodically check the strainer and clean the screen on your intake line.
If sprayer becomes clogged during use, disconnue use immediately. DO NOT aempt to service while chemicals are in the sprayer
and power is connected.
Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your sprayer.
Aer use, drain the tank and store or dispose of chemical properly. Fill the sprayer half way with clean water. Start the pump and
allow the water to pump through the enre plumbing system and nozzles. Drain and then rell half full, add the recommended
amount of a good quality tank cleaner, such as FIMCO Tank Neutralizer and Cleaner. (If no tank cleaner is available, you may sub-
stute dish soap for this step, about 1-2 oz. per gallon). But a neutralizer/cleaner should be used to thoroughly clean the system.
Turn pump on and circulate through system for 15 minutes and then spray out through boom and handgun nozzles. Rell sprayer
half way with clean water and repeat. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s disposal instrucons of all wash or rinsing water.
If boom or handgun nozzles need cleaning, remove them from the sprayer and soak in warm soapy water. Clean with a so bris-
tled brush or toothpick if necessary. Never use a metal object. Even the slightest damage can change the ow rate and spray distri-
buon. Water rinse and dry the ps before storing.
WARNING: Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if allowed to soak untreated for a length of me! ALWAYS ush the
pump as instructed aer each use. DO NOT allow chemicals to sit in the pump for extended mes of idleness. Follow the chemical
manufacturer’s instrucons on disposal of all waste water from the sprayer.
Pressure
(psi)
Capacity
(GPM)
1
MPH
2
MPH
3
MPH
4
MPH
5
MPH
7.5
MPH
10
MPH
10 .30 44 22 14.9 11.1 8.9 5.9 4.5
20 .42 63 31.5 20.9 15.7 12.6 8.4 6.3
30 .52 76 38 26 19.3 15.4 10.3 7.7
40 .60 90 45 30 22 17.8 11.8 8.9
10 .30 1.01 .5 .34 .254 .204 .135 .103
20 .42 1.4 .72 .48 .36 .29 .19 .14
30 .52 1.74 .87 .596 .44 .35 .236 .176
40 .60 2.06 1.00 .688 .50 .408 .27 .20
10 .30 .10 .05 .034 .025 .02 .013 .01
20 .42 .14 .072 .048 .036 .029 .019 .014
30 .52 .174 .087 .059 .044 .035 .023 .017
40 .60 .206 .10 .068 .05 .04 .027 .02
Tip Chart for TKT-VP3, TF-VP3 & 30DT3.0 (Gray) Tips
Gallons Per Acre
Based on Water
Gallons Per
1000 Sq. Ft.
Based on Water
Gallons Per
100 Sq. Ft.
Based on Water
100 Ft. 200 Ft. 300 Ft.
1.0 68 sec. 136 205
2.0 34 68 102
3.0 23 45 68
4.0 17 34 51
5.0 14 27 41
6.0 11 23 34
7.0 9.7 19 29
8.0 8.5 17 26
9.0 7.6 15 23
10.0 6.8 14 20
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds
to travel a distance of
Speed in M.P.H.
(Miles Per Hour)

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Tank Care & Maintenance
Warning: Do not use the tank as a container for fuel oils, kerosene, gasoline or any other petroleum disllate product. All polyole-
ns are soened and permeated by such products. In an enclosed area the vaporizaon of these materials from the outside sur-
face of the tank could create a dangerous condion.
The tank should not be used as a pressure vessel nor used with chemicals or soluons having a weight of more than 12 pounds per
gallon.
Store the tank in a dry dark place when not in use. Storage out of sunlight will prolong the life of the tank.
Do not drop, strike or kick the tank, especially at low temperatures. Tanks become brile and are subject to cracking at tempera-
tures below 20° Fahrenheit.
Always ush the tank with water and a neutralizing agent at the end of each use, to prevent contaminaon of soluons.
Storing Sprayer
When sprayer is not in use, release Cam Lock Handles. This is to prevent deforming of Cam Lock Mechanism. Do not use QR brack-
et Cams to hold and store boom in vercal posion.
Winter Storage
Prepare the sprayer for end-of-season storage by running RV anfreeze through the system. This will keep internal parts lubricat-
ed, protect against corrosion and keep the unit from freezing. Note: RV anfreeze is non-toxic and biodegradable and generally
safer for the environment than automove anfreeze.
Before storing your sprayer for winter or long term storage, thoroughly clean and drain it as much as possible. Then pour enough
pink RV anfreeze into the tank so that when the pump is turned on you can pump the anfreeze throughout the enre plumbing
system, including the bypass. Make sure to operate the boom and handgun unl you see pink uid spraying from the nozzles.
Leave any remaining anfreeze in the tank. Before your next usage, rinse the anfreeze from the sprayer with clean water.
It is nearly impossible to drain all of the water from the sprayer and any trapped water can freeze in cold weather and damage
parts of the sprayer. Pumping the anfreeze through the system will displace the water and help prevent this damage.
Removing from storage: drain the anfreeze. Fill the tank with fresh water and run through the system. Dispose of anfreeze and
ush water properly.
33.813”
Approx. Dimensions:
42.000”
14.875”
15.500”
24.875”

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The sucon line of your sprayer should contain a ‘siphon tube’ or intake tube which should be rotated
so that it just touches the boom of the tank surface. (see Detail Views). Reach in and rotate it, as needed,
if not already in this posion.
A shut-o valve is threaded onto the pipe nipple at the intake locaon on the tank. It is at this locaon
so you can shut o the ow of soluon to access your system’s screen for cleaning.
Checking/Cleaning the sprayer’s lter/screen:
 Start your pump and before it shuts o, reach down and shut the valve to the ‘Closed’ posion (lever
is perpendicular to the ow of uid), then shut o your pump.
 Unscrew the knurled nut from the shut-o valve, leaving the valve connected to the tank.
 Swing (swivel) the intake assembly towards you. Look in the nut you JUST unscrewed. There is a screen/washer
located there.
 Remove the screen and clean as necessary. Replace when done and reassemble the enre assembly.
 Make sure the valve is turned to the ‘Open’ posion before restarng your pump.
‘Cut’ View of a ‘Typical’ Tank
(looking inside)
Intake/Siphon Tube/Screen Detail of a Typical L&G/ATV Sprayer (not including the ‘EC’Units)
Sprayer and Pump FAQs:
 Why does the pump not run all the me?
This is an on-demand pump and only runs when a discharge is open (spray gun, bypass, boom (if applicable) or a leak is in the
system.
 Why does the pump surge while using the spray gun?
Low ow/high pressure may cause the pump to surge (or cycle). Typically the spray wand is adjusted at too ne of a mist, to over-
come, adjust the nozzle for a higher ow.
 How do I adjust the pressure?
Pressure can only be adjusted by opening the pressure adjust (bypass) valve to allow some of your water or soluon to return to
the tank (if equipped).
 Pump quit and will not run, what do I need to do?
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to ensure that the system isn’t just pressurized up with discharges closed. Check electrical connec-
ons, ensure switch is on. Check fuses. Check for proper voltage. Check pressure switch.
 Low ow or no ow at all, what do I need to check for?
Check for a clogged or kinked intake hose and/or clogged intake strainer. Check for proper voltage.
You will need to occasionally check your intake strainer to ensure that it is clean of any debris.
 What is causing the fuse to blow each me I turn the pump on?
Check for excessive voltage. Improper adjustment of the pressure switch. Damaged or defecve wire harness or defecve
pressure switch.
Warning:
Ensure the wiring harness does not become pinched or damaged in any way. This may damage the pump or cause the wiring
harness to overheat, resulng in a melt down or re.

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DO
• Clean and rinse your pump aer each use with Fimco Tank Neu-
tralizer.
• Winterize your pump or sprayer by rinsing, draining and running
RV Anfreeze through it before storing for the winter.
• Use clean water for your spray mixture.
• Store inside a building when not in use.
DON’T
• Use to pump bleach.
• Use to pump petroleum products such as diesel fuel, gasoline or
kerosene.
• Use to pump chemicals w/petroleum disllates or surfactants.
• Leave pump sit with spray mixture in it for extended periods.
• Use dirty or unltered water for spraying.
Replacement Pump: 5151087
Includes:
1/2” MNPT Port Kit Fitting
#5168832
1/2” Hose Barb Port Kit Fitting
#5168833
3/8” Hose Barb Port Kit Fitting
#5168836
Pump Model: 5281371
2.4 GPM, 60 PSI
Available Replacement Parts
Check the fuse spray pattern
Check for defective pressure switch
12 Volt Power Source
Discharge hose may be too long
Check for clogged strainer/filter
Check for worn or dirty check valve
Slightly open bypass (if applicable) to overcome
Pressure switch may need to be adjusted
1/4 turn at a time clockwise until surging stops
Try another 12-Volt battery
Pump
will not run:
Check for loose wiring
Make sure the ON/OFF switch is on
Check to see if connected to good
Check for Low Voltage
Troubleshooting
Check for a clogged strainer
Check for proper voltage
Check for leaks in the discharge line
Check for restrictions in the discharge line
Check for debris in intake
Check for debris in nozzle orifice
Check for worn or dirty check valve
Low Pressure/
Low Flow:
Pump Does Not
Prime
(No Discharge
w/Motor
Running)
Check for clogged strainer/filter
Check for kinked inlet/outlet hoses
Check for empty product supply
Check for defective check valve
Check for debris in the check valve assembly
Check for cracks in the pump housing
Check for air leaks in supply line
Pump surges:
Low flow may cause pump to surge
Spray Wand is adjusted to small or fine of a
Check for defective pressure switch
Check for leaks in the discharge line
Check for debris in nozzle orifice
Fuse blows:
Excessive voltage
Improper adjustment of pressure switch
Damaged or defective wiring harness
Defective pressure switch
Pump continues
to run:
Check for worn or dirty check valve
Check for empty product supply
Check for Low Voltage
Check for leaks in the discharge line
Check for defective pressure switch
System has leaks
Air trapped in outlet line or pump head