DISTRIBUTED BY: TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
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200 POWELL PLACE
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BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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WWW.TRACTORSUPPLY.COM
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MADE IN U.S.A.
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ASSEMBLY & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL - 30 GALLON TRAILER SPRAYER #1046832
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT MATERIALS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MY SPRAYER?
• This sprayer is designed to spray common liquid pesticides mixed in water. It is not compatible with
petroleum products such as diesel fuel, kerosene, gasoline or other flammable liquids.
• This sprayer is not compatible with bleach or other caustic cleaning fluids.
• When using wettable powders or other dry soluble pesticides, make sure to fill the tank 1/2 full, premix the
pesticide into a slurry in a smaller container, add this to the sprayer tank and then fill with balance of the
needed water. Dry materials should be sprayed as soon as possible and the sprayer should then be
rinsed immediately with clean water.
WHY DOES THE MOTOR NOT RUN?
• Check for loose wiring connection.
• Make sure on-off switches in both the lead wire assembly and on the pump motor are in the on
position. – is on, O is off.
• Check for defective pressure switch.
• Check for low voltage at the power supply.
• System is pressurized and pressure switch has turned the motor off. Squeeze the lever on the
handgun or open the bypass valve .
WHY DOESN’T THE PUMP PRIME?
• Check for air leak in supply/suction line.
• Check for debris in check valve assembly
• Check for defective check valve.
• Check for clogged strainer.
• Check for crack in pump housing.
WHY IS THERE PULSATING FLOW (SURGING)?
• Check for restriction in discharge line, or debris in nozzle orifice.
• Discharge hose is too long.
• Adjustable tip on the handgun is set to too fine of a mist. Adjust tip for more flow or slightly open
the bypass valve.
WHY DOES THE MOTOR CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE DISCHARGE IS SHUT OFF?
• Check for leak in discharge line.
• Check for defective or dirty check valve
• Check for defective pressure switch.
WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE FOR THE TRAILER TIRES?
• 30 PSI is recommended
HOW DO I ADJUST SPRAYING PRESSURE?
• Spraying pressure is adjusted using the bypass valve. With the boom on and pump running, open
or close the bypass valve to get the desired pressure. With the bypass valve closed, you will get
maximum pressure.
WHY DOES THE FUSE ON MY PUMP BLOW?
• Excessive voltage. The pump is designed for use with a 12 volt system only.
• Defective pressure switch.
• Motor is stuck.
• Defective wire harness.
