CropCare LG15 Manuel utilisateur

15 Gallon Spot Sprayer

Model LG15

Form OM0017B

Rev. Date 07/09

(717) 738-7365 | 50 Wood Corner Rd | Lititz PA 17543

www.CropCareEquipment.com

A Paul B Zimmerman Inc. Company

Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

Specications�� 3

Before You Begin�� 4

Safety Precautions�� 4

GeneralGuidelines�� 4

BeforeOperation�� 5

DuringOperation�� 5

FollowingOperation�� 5

PumpSafetyPrecautions�� 5

Mounting the Sprayer�� 6

BaseUnit�� 6

WiringHarness�� 6

Operating Instructions�� 7

BeforeandDuringOperation�� 7

FollowingOperation�� 7

Maintenance Instructions�� 8

RoutineMaintenance�� 8

WinterizingyourSprayer�� 8

Troubleshooting�� 9

Breakdowns & Parts Lists��10

LG15Breakdown��10

LG15PartsList��11

DecalList��11

ShuroPumpBreakdown��12

ShuroPumpPartsList��12

Accessories��13

CropCare® Limited Warranty��14

OrderingParts��15

CropCare®wouldliketothankyouforchoosingtopurchaseoneofourSpotSprayermodels�Weappreciateyourbusinessand

wanttollallofyoursprayerneeds�Wealsodesiretoprovideyouwiththetechnicalsupportandneededpartsthatwillallowyou

tocontinuesprayingwithoutdisruption�ForpartsandservicepleasecontactyourlocalCropCare®dealer�

Specications

Tankcapacity��15gal

Minpowersupply�� 12volt/10amp

Wiringharnesslength�� 8’

Pump:

Type��Diaphragmpump

Manufacturer��Shuro®

Maxpressure��60psi

Openowrate�� 1�8gpm

Sprayer:

Hoselength�� 15’

Weight:

Shippingweight��25lbs

15 gallon Spot Sprayer

Model #’s: LG15

Safety Precautions

Everyyearmanyunnecessaryaccidentsoccurduetoimproperequipmenthandlingandadisregardforsafetyprecautions�You,the

operator,canavoidaccidentsbyobservingtheprecautionslistedinthissection�

Figure 1: Chemical Warning Decal (DEMT3980)

General Guidelines

Figure 2: Owner’s Manual Decal (DE39)

• The operator should be a responsible adult�  Do not

allow persons to operate this sprayer until they have

displayed a thorough understanding of sprayer safety

precautionsandoperationaluse�

• Alloperatorsmustalsofulllstatepesticideapplicator

licenserequirements�

• Neverattempttooperatethissprayerwhenunderthe

inuenceofalcoholordrugs�

• The best defense against accidents is a careful and

responsibleoperator�

• A chemical warning decal and an owner's manual

warningdecalarelocatedonthesprayer’stank�(Figure

1,Figure2)�Beawareoftheirlocations�Alwaysreplace

anywarningorsafetydecalsthatarenotlegibleorare

missing�

• Whentransportingthesprayeronpublicroads,always

followstateandlocalregulationsregardingsafety and

transportationrequirements�Usethenecessarylights

andslowmovingvehicle(SMV)emblems�

• Ifthereis anyportionofthismanualthatyoudonot

fullyunderstand,pleasecontactyourlocalCropCare®

dealer�

• Be aware of all safety guidelines, warnings, and cautions including those of any piece of equipment that the

sprayer may be mounted on.

• Read and understand the chemical manufacturer’s labels, warnings, and instructions.

• Know and fulll all state pesticide applicator license requirements.

• Familiarize yourself and other operators with the sprayer’s components and how all parts are operated.

Before You Begin

Please read and understand this manual and its instructions and warnings completely before operating

the sprayer.

Before Operation

• Carefullystudyandunderstandthisowner'smanual�

• Read and follow chemical manufacturer's labels,

warnings, and instructions!  A material safety data

sheet (MSDS) should be provided by the chemical

manufacturer�

• Toavoidinjuryfromchemicalhazards,weartheproper

protective clothing� Each chemical manufacturer's

clothing requirements are listed under the “Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) section in the chemical

instructions�

• Donotwearloose-ttingclothingwhichmaybecome

entangledinmovingparts�

• Neverexceedtheloadratingforthepieceofequipment

thesprayerismountedon�

• Givethesprayeravisualinspectionforanywornparts,

loose bolts, or other visible problems, and make the

necessary repairs�  See the maintenance section for

instructions(page8)�

• Makesuretheareaisclearofanypeopleorobstructions

beforeusingthesprayer�

• Havealloperatorspractice operatingthesprayer and

itsattachments,usingcleanwateronly,untilallpersons

arecompletelycapableofsafeoperation�

During Operation

• Alwaysbeawareofbystanders,particularlychildren!

• Nopassengersareallowedonorinthetheequipment

thesprayerismountedon�

• Keephandsandbodypartsclearofallmovingparts�

• Neverleaverunningequipmentunattended!

• Allowforsprayerboomlengthwhenmakingturns�

Following Operation

• Be aware of dangerous terrain such as holes, slopes,

drop-offs,banks,rocks,andhiddenhazards�

• Operate the equipment and sprayer up and down

slopes,notacross�

• Rememberthataccidentscanevenhappentoseasoned

operators�Alwaystakeyourtimeandfollowallsafety

instructions�

• Following operation, stop the equipment, set brakes,

shutoffengine,andremoveignitionkey�

• Parkthesprayeronahardlevelsurface

• Donotpermitchildrentoplayonoraroundsprayer�

• Store the sprayer away from human and livestock

activity�

Pump Safety Precautions

• Never pump ammable or explosive uids such as

gasoline,fueloil,kerosene,etc�

• Note:Thepumpmayberundryforlimitedperiodsof

timewithoutresultingindamage�

• Always disconnect the power to the pump when

workingonthepump�Failuretodothiscouldresult

inelectricalshock�

Safety Precautions

Mounting the Sprayer

TheSpotSprayerisdesignedtobemountedontherackofanATV,onagardentrailer,oranyotherutilityvehicle�Mountingthe

sprayercorrectlyandsecurelywillensureconsistentandsafespraying�

1� Beforeinstallingyoursprayer,makesurethatthesprayer

unitdoesnotexceedtheequipmentmanufacturer'sload

rating�Thesprayerunitcouldweighupto155lbswhen

lledwith15gallonsofwater�

2� Thesprayertankismountedonapowder-coatedsteel

frame(a)withfourpre-drilledholes�Foroptimalstability

mount the sprayer with bolts (b) using the pre-drilled

holesinthesprayerframe(Figure3)�

3� Forsometemporarysituationsitmaybemoreconvenient

tostrapthesprayertoyourequipment(a)with heavy-

duty straps (b) (Figure 4)�  If you choose to strap the

sprayerdownensurethatitisfastenedsecurely�

Figure 3: Mounting the sprayer with bolts

Figure 4: Mounting the sprayer with straps

1� Thepumpwiringharness(a)hasa2-prongedplug�This

wiringharnessneedstobeconnectedtotheswitchwiring

harness(b)whichincludesthecontrolswitch�Makesure

thewirecolorsmatch(Figure5)�

2� Theswitchwiringharness(b)needstobeconnectedto

thebatterywireharness(c)whichincludesthe15amp

fuse(d)�Makesurethewirecolorsmatch(Figure5)�

3� The battery wire harness needs to be connected to

a12 volt DCpowersource� Connect the redwireto

a positive power source either to the vehicle's battery

terminaloratapoweraccesspointwithatleast10amp

capability�  The black wire needs to be connected to a

good ground source or to the negative terminal of the

battery�

Wiring Harness

Figure 5: Wiring Harness

Base Unit

Note:If you are permanentlymountingthe sprayer in

anoutdoorslocation,itisimportantthatyoucoverthe

pumptoprotectitfromtheelements�

Note:  The end of the wiring harness with the ring

terminals(d)isdetachableandcanbeleftattachedtothe

batteryforconveniencepurposes�

topump

Note:Use caution when routingthewiringharnessto

avoidareaswherethewirescanbepinched,rubbed,or

exposedtoexcessiveheat�

4� Ensure that the power source is adequate, since an

inadequatepowersourcecouldcausenumerousproblems

withyoursprayer�Ifyouareusingapoweraccesspoint,

ensurethatithasatleast10ampcapability�

5� Younowneedtoplacetheswitchinalocationwhereitis

easilyaccessibleforoperation�Secureitsothatitcannot

fallorbecomeentangledandcausedamage�

Before and During Operation

Operating Instructions

1� Beforeoperationitisimportanttogivethesprayerunit

a thorough inspection, which covers the hoses, wiring

harness,andothersprayercomponents�Ensurethatthe

suctionstrainerandthetankarerinsedout�

2� Beforeusinganychemicalorproductensurethatitisnot

apetroleum-basedproductoranon-compatiblechemical

forthepump�

3� Fill the sprayer tank with the proper amount of water

andchemicalsasinstructedbythechemicalmanufacturer�

4� Connectthewiringharnesstoanapprovedpowersource

asdirectedintheMountingtheSprayersection(Page6)�

Turn the control switch to the ON position and allow

thepumptorununtilitreachesitsmaximumpressure�

Thepumpwillautomaticallyturnoffwhenitsmaximum

pressure is reached�  The pump does not need to be

manuallyturnedoffwiththecontrolswitch�

5� Whenyouarereadytospray,pointtheguninthedesired

directionandsqueezethetriggeronthespraygun�The

pump will automatically start when the spray gun is

engaged�

Beforeoperatingthesprayer,itisimportantthatyoureadthisentiremanualandknowallsafetyprecautions�Alwaystakeyourtime

andbealertwhenoperatingthesprayerinordertoavoidanaccident�

6� Thespraygun’sliquidowcanbeadjustedbyturningthe

spraytip(a)attheendofthespraygunwand�Thespray

gun’striggercanalsobelockedinthe“on”positionby

slidingtheplastictab(b)onthetopofthetriggertowards

yourself(Figure6)�

Following Operation

1� Thoroughly rinsing the sprayer of any chemical residue

is an important activity�  It is recommended to ll the

tankwithfreshwaterandengagethespraygununtilthe

systemisentirelyfreeofchemicalresidue�Itisimportant

not to rinse the sprayer in an area where humans,

animals, or sensitive plants could come in contact with

chemicalresidue�

2� Storethesprayerinalocationwhereitwillbeawayfrom

humanoranimalactivity�Donotallowchildrentoplayon

ornearthesprayer�

Note: Using a petroleum-based product or a non-compatible chemical will void the manufacturer’s warranty�  Contact an

authorizedCropCare®dealerifyouareunsureastowhetherornotachemicalorsubstanceisacceptableforthepump�

Figure 6: Spray gun

Maintenance Instructions

Routine Maintenance

Itisveryimportanttoperformroutinemaintenanceonyoursprayerbeforeandaftereachuse�Goodmaintenancepracticeswillhelp

toguardagainstanyunnecessarysprayerbreakdownsoraccidents�

1� It is recommended to perform a visual and physical

inspection for any worn parts, loose bolts, or other

visible problems�  Make all necessary repairs before

spraying�  Contact an authorized CropCare® dealer

forinstructionsonorderingpartsandfortechnicalhelp�

2� The suction strainer (ref # 1, page 10) is located on

theendofsuctionhose(insidethetank)andshouldbe

inspectedandrinsedoffonaregularbasis�

Itisessentialthatyouwinterizeyoursprayertoavoiddamageandtoallowforoptimalperformance�Thewinterizationprocess

shouldbeundertakenbeforefreezingconditionsand/oraftereachseasonofuse�Failure to winterize your sprayer will void the

manufacturer’s warranty.

Winterizing your Sprayer

1� Verify that the tank is rinsed out and empty�  Pour a

1/2 gallon of RV nontoxic antifreeze into the tank�  It

is not recommended to use engine antifreeze�  Engine

antifreezecanbeharmfultohumans,animals,crops,and

theenvironment�

2� Engagethepumpandspraywiththespraygunforseveral

minutes�Makesurethattheantifreezehasbeenpumped

throughtheentiresystem�

3� Aftereachuseitisimportanttorinsethepumpandall

componentsby running water throughthe system�  Fill

the tank with a sufcient amount of fresh water and

engagethespraygun�Rinsingthepumpwithfreshwater

willgreatlyimprovethelifeofthepump�

4� Alwaysfollowallpumpsafetyprecautionsandwarnings

(Page5)�Followingtheseguidelineswillhelptoensure

manyyearsofsmoothandtrouble-freespraying�

3� Store the sprayer in a dry location away from the

elements�

4� Beforesprayinginthespringitisrecommendedtoush

thesprayerwithfreshwatertocleanseitoftheantifreeze

andanyotherbuildup�Itwouldalsobebenecialtodo

athoroughinspectionofallsprayercomponentsbefore

spraying�

Troubleshooting

AsyouuseyourSpotSprayer,itispossiblethatyouwillencounterminorproblemsthatcanbeeasilyxed�Thefollowingproblems

andrespectivecausesandsolutionsshouldcovermostofthepotentialproblemsthatyoumayface�Ifyouarehavingproblemsplease

attempttousethistroubleshootingsectiontosolvetheproblem�Ifyouareunabletoxtheproblempleasecontactanauthorized

CropCare®dealerforservice�

Problems/Symptoms Possible Causes Solutions

Low Rate of Flow

SuctionStrainerispartiallyclogged Removethesuctionstrainerandrinse

Pumpvalvesaredamaged/bad Replace the valves or contact an authorized CropCare®

dealerforserviceand/orrepairs

Lowvoltage Useapowersourceratedat10ampsand12volts

Pump Will Not Prime

Suctionlineisclogged Inspectthesuctionlinefordebris

Suctionstrainerisclogged Removethesuctionstrainerandrinse

Pumpisdamagedfromchemicalsnotbeing

properlyrinsedout

SeeanauthorizedCropCare®dealerforserviceand/or

pumprepairs

Pump Will Not Run

Fuseisblown Replacethefuseonthewiringharness

Incorrectvoltage Useapowersourceratedat10ampsand12volts

Pumppressureswitchismalfunctioning Replacethepressureswitchorcontactanauthorized

CropCare®dealerforrepairs

No Spray Flow Spraytipisclogged Removethespraytipandrinseout

Suctionstrainerisclogged Removethesuctionstrainerandrinse

Breakdowns & Parts Lists

LG15 Breakdown

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