Fimco Sprayer FAQs
Q. How do
I power my 12-volt sprayer?
A. Each 12-volt sprayer comes with a wiring harness
and alligator clips which you can hook up to the 12-volt battery
on your lawn tractor or a separate 12-volt car or marine battery.
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Q. I just received
my sprayer and cannot find the manual or the wiring harness. What
do I do?
A. Check inside the tank. The manual and wiring
harness should be there. If your sprayer has a pressure gauge,
it will also be inside the tank.
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Q. I hooked my sprayer
up to the battery on my lawn tractor, but it doesn’t run.
How come?
A. Most FIMCO 12 volt sprayers have ON-OFF switches
on both the lead wire assembly and the pump. Make sure that both
switches are in the ON position.
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Q. Both switches
are in the on position, but it still does not run. Now what?
A. Check to see if all connections are tight
and power is getting to the pump. If connections are good, then
call GEMPLER’S Technical Service at 1-800-874-4755 or FIMCO
Customer Service at 1-800-831-0027. Please have your sprayer model
number ready when calling.
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Q. How do I regulate
the pressure on my 12-volt sprayer?
A. If your sprayer is set up to adjust the pressure,
there is a Y-shaped valve that splits the solution flow between
the boom and the return line to the tank. Opening and closing
the valve on the return line will increase or decrease the pressure.
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Q. Can I put a longer
hose on my sprayer?
A. In most cases, yes. With smaller 12 volt pumps
you can go up to 30 feet. With larger 12 volt pumps you can go
up to 50 feet. With gasoline powered pumps you can go up to 300
feet of 1/2 inch hose.
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Q. Can I run diesel
fuel through my 12-volt pump?
A. No. The internal parts of the pump will be
damaged by the diesel fuel and your warranty will be voided.
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Q. Can I spray bleach
through my spray to clean my siding?
A. No. Bleach is extremely hard on the internal
parts of the pump and the nylon fittings.
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Q. Why does the motor
on my 12V pump run but it doesn’t pump anything?
A. There are a couple possible issues. One is
your pump may have an air lock. Turn your pump off and make sure
the pump is full of liquid, then turn your pump back on and see if
it begins pumping. If your pump still runs, but does not pump,
your check valve has deteriorated and needs to be replaced.
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Q. Can the 15-and
20- gallon spot sprayers be mounted to a surface?
A. Yes. The 15-and 20-gallon tanks have threaded
fittings on the bottom which can be mounted to a flat surface.
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Q. There is no
gasket on the lid of my Fimco tank. Should there be a gasket?
A. No. The lids of Fimco tanks do not have gaskets.
There is a valve to prevent liquid from splashing through the
lanyard hole, but there is no lid gasket.
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