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OWNER’S MANUAL

 

Category I or II

 

Model: 300-3PT-17N (5303086) 

(300 Gallon 3-Point Sprayer w/8-Row Boom, Handgun, Pump, Coupler & Agitator

)

 

www.fimcoindustries.com 

1000 FIMCO Lane, P.O. Box 1700, North Sioux City, SD  57049      

Toll Free Phone: 800-831-0027 : Toll Free Fax: 800-494-0440 

[5195389   

 

 

 

 

 

(09/20)] 

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  

3 Point 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: One Year 

 

Commercial Usage: 90 Days.

 

Assembly Instructions 

1. 

Install the preassembled tee valve sub-assembly to the 3-point 

carrier valve mount and position as shown. 

2. 

Slide a hose clamp on to the 

bypass hose (from the relief 

valve), then with a twisting 

motion, slip the bypass hose 

over the fitting on the top of 

the tank. Slide the hose clamp 

to the end of the hose and 

secure. 

Summary of Contents for 300-3PT-17N

Page 1: ...r 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 3 Point sprayer Retain a copy of your receipt for ...

Page 2: ...with the hose clamp 5 The roller pump IS included with the assembly Attach the adapter the torque chain and S hook to the pump as needed It is intended for your pump to be mounted directly to the tractor PTO The torque chain needs to be secured to the tractor to keep your pump from spinning 6 Wrap the handgun hose around the hose hangers which are attached to the tank straps 7 Using sealant thread...

Page 3: ...cure with a 3 8 x 1 flange screw Level the outer booms by moving the slide clamps in or out as needed Tighten the bolts in the slide clamps to hold the clamps in place Slide in or out to level 15 Starting with the center section attach the appropriate hose assemblies onto each of the three boom sections Center the center hose assembly on the boom working outward to the ends of the booms the center...

Page 4: ...art the pump and open the valve to the boom nozzles Check the spray pattern Usually you can see the coverage better on a solid concrete surface such as a driveway Spraying Solutions Other Than Water Since all the tabulations are based on spraying water which weighs 8 34 lbs per USA gallon conversion factors must be used when spraying solutions which are heavier or lighter than water To deter mine ...

Page 5: ... the chemical into the tank You may use the handgun to spraying into the solution in order to mix the chemical and water The tips supplied as standard with the sprayer can be used for a wide variety of spraying applications Other tip sizes are available for different coverages The speed and pressure charts shown indicate the rates can be changed considerably by changing speed and pressure The pump...

Page 6: ...tion Aluminum construction with stainless steel and plastic internal parts for maximum corrosion resistance 3 4 NPT Inlet Outlet 3 boom outlet and accessory outlet 1 4 NPT Gauge Port Piston Type Pressure Relief Regulating Valves Bypasses excess fluid Adjustable to maintain control of line pressure at any pressure within the valve operating range Selected pressure setting firmly held in place by lo...

Page 7: ...bows and kinks Make sure all connections are tight and do not leak air Make sure line strainer is free of debris If pump does not self prime disconnect suction hose fill with water and reconnect to liquid source Often a squirt of oil into the ports of the pump will seal clearance and help priming Care of the Pump Proper care and maintenance will keep your pump wear at a minimum and will keep it ru...

Page 8: ...breakdown Part Numbers IN to Pump Valve Detail Exploded View 300 3PT 17N 5303086 Refer to the parts list next page for part numbers Strainer Detail See Valve Detail See Strainer Detail Available ONLY in complete assembly OUT to Valve Assy ...

Page 9: ... 17N 5303086 Plumbing Detail Hose to RH Nozzle Harness Hose to LH Nozzle Harness Hose to Center Nozzle Harness Bypass Hose H o s e t o V a l v e f r o m P u m p Handgun Hose Available ONLY in complete assembly Hose to Agitator ...

Page 10: ...7 and 1 8 followed with jam locknut Ref 1 10 For the eyebolt thread the first nut Ref 1 13 onto the eyebolt then feed it through the hole in the angle under the lower center section Use the next nut for adjusting and the first nut for locking the eyebolt into position Detail B Detail C See Detail B Model 257 8 8 Row Boom Assembly 5300658 See Detail A Detail A See Detail C Opposite side has typical...

Page 11: ...truction which provides excellent chemical resistance including acids as well as excep tional wear life Compact size to prevent tip damage Removable pre orifice Excellent for systemic products and drift management Ref 20 1 257 8 Center Nozzle Harness 5277761 Ref 20 2 257 8 LH Nozzle Harness 5277806 Ref 20 2 257 8 RH Nozzle Harness 5277806 Nozzle Assemblies consist of Elbow Tee Cross style nozzles ...

Page 12: ...ifice White 1 4 Orifice Color Coded Nozzle Inserts Operation As solution is forced through the agitator the venturi action triples the flow through the agitator The valve in the line may shut off the agitation completely when not needed or it can throttle the amount of solution going to the agitator if too much agitation occurs Orifice Color Orifice P S I Inlet Flow G P M Outlet Flow G P M Black 1...

Page 13: ...Page 13 NOTES ...

Page 14: ...ited Warranty you must 1 provide written notice to Fimco Inc of the defect during the Warranty Period and within thirty 30 days after the defect becomes apparent or the repair becomes necessary at the following address Fimco Inc 1000 Fimco Lane North Sioux City SD 57049 and 2 make the Equipment available to Fimco Inc or an authorized dealer within a reasonable period of time For more information a...

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