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Backpack Use and Care Manual Model MS-40BP 4.0G/15.1L WARNING! Carefully Read These Instructions Before Use 011289 R0211...
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DO NOT attempt to modify or repair this product except with original manufacturer’s CONCES parts. ENTIÈRE IMPLICIT DE PERM NOTE: The tank and hose may have residual water in it due to quality AUSSI A testing performed on the sprayer. EST OFF RENONC CETTE G D'ADAPT S'APPLIQ TOUS D OFFERT ECHO.
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APPLICATIONS & USE FOR YOUR SPRAYER Avoid using a sprayer for general cleaning purposes if plant protection or herbicide chemicals have already been used in the sprayer. If a sprayer has been used for plant protection or as an herbicide, clean the sprayer completely (see cleaning section) before using. Plant Food: Use different spray patterns for optimum foliage feeding or for fungicide and pesticide application.
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SPRAYER COMPONENTS & USE INFORMATION, Continued INSTALLING THE PUMP HANDLE The pump handle can be mounted on either side of the pump shaft (A). To install the pump handle place the handle (C) over the shaft (A) aligning the ASSE pump handle hole and shaft hole.
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SPRAYER COMPONENTS & USE INFORMATION, Continued étirez 4 STAGE FILTERING SYSTEM Stage 1 Figure 1 (filter basket) This backpack sprayer is equipped with a 4 stage filtering system (see figure 1). Stage 1 is a filter basket incorporated into the tank opening where fluid is added.
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SPRAYER COMPONENTS & USE INFORMATION, Continued HELPFUL SPRAYING INFORMATION Use RAPID pump strokes to prime the pump. You will know the pressure chamber is filling with liquid when you feel firm resistance from the pump. The air in the pressure chamber is compressed from repeated strokes.
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STORING / MAINTAINING YOUR SPRAYER • The sprayer should be stored out of direct sunlight in a cool dry space. • Before freezing weather make sure to drain all liquid in the tank, pump, pressure cylinder, hose, shut-off valve, wand and nozzle, to avoid liquid expansion and cracking in the sprayer components (See “Cleaning”...
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RANG DISASSEMBLING AND REPAIRING THE PISTON PUMP • Le p • Avan du b 1) Remove the cotter pin and pump handle. With the pump facing towards you, de c lay the unit on its back (Figure 1). Loosen the hose clamp and remove the d'arr sprayer hose.
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7) Apply Petroleum jelly to the inside of the piston cylinder wall and on the collar, and reinstall the piston assembly into the piston cylinder. Figure 7 8) Insert the piston at an angle with the leading edge of the collar placed over the slot in the piston cylinder.
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SYSTÈ Ce pulv 8. At this point the filter cartridge in the pressure chamber base can be Figure 1 removed with pliers and cleaned (fig 4). ajoute l 9. The pressure chamber o-ring can also be replaced. DO NOT stretch the pression o-ring over the bottom flange.
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Instructions, as prescribed in the Use & Care Manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.