NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
The diaphragm control valve assembly is
fitted with a quick fit self- aligning cap.
When fitting the cap and nozzle, the self-
aligning cap will ensure that the nozzle
remains in alignment. If the nozzle drips or
the spray pattern is distorted, this may be
caused by a minute blockage in the
diaphragm valve or nozzle. To remove the
nozzle tip, rotate the cap a half turn
anticlockwise, when viewing from the front.
Always ensure the nozzle seal is in place
on reassembling.
Treat all components with care, as they are
precision made to give a long and accurate
working life.
PUMP AND WHEEL REMOVAL
Should the pump at any stage during the
machine’s working life cause trouble it can
easily be removed and returned to Aztec for
repair or replacement. Work on the inside
of the pump can only be carried out by the
manufacturer and NO attempt should be
made to dismantle this unit otherwise the
guarantee becomes invalid.
If the tyre in the machine is punctured, the
wheel and pump need to be removed as
follows:
Remove the stainless steel elbow retaining
the spring clip and then each of the pipe
elbows from the pump. These elbows are a
push fit and are detached by pulling at a
slight angle. Remove the spring dome nuts
from either side of the wheel. Pull the pump
and axle assembly away from the bearing
spacers, taking care to remember their
respective positions for re-assembly. To
reassemble the unit, reverse the foregoing
operation ensuring that the wheel valve is
mounted on the opposite side to the pump.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
Always thoroughly clean the sprayer
after use.
Flush through the whole system
with clean water using a small amount of
mild household detergent when toxic
chemicals have been used. It is very
important not to allow chemicals to dry out
in the pump mechanism that could
granulate and score the interior surfaces.
This could impair the performance of your
machine.
Where temperatures below zero degrees
are likely to be experienced, ensure that all
liquid has been drained from the machine
by removing the hose from the pump. This
elbow is a snap fit and pulls out quite easily
at a slight angle. Rotate the drive wheel to
empty the pump and pipe work and
reconnect the pipe into the pump. A small
amount of car anti-freeze introduced into
the pipe and pump system will give
excellent protection.
DO NOT
empty chemicals in areas where
contamination may occur.
FILTRATION
A basket filter is located under the filler cap
in the tank and should remain in position at
all times, except when removing for
cleaning. Clean as required.
TYRE PRESSURES
The tyre pressure should be maintained at
20 to 22 p.s.i. DO NOT inflate over 25 p.s.i.
NEVER
1. Add concentrated active
ingredients to an empty tank, this
will result in pure product entering
the delivery pump and pipe lines.
2. Leave the sprayer in winter storage
with liquid in the tank or pipe work.
Severe frost could distort the pump
and burst the pipes.
ALWAYS
Ensure the container is half full of clean
cold water at the outset of your spraying
operation and the pump primed before
adding concentrated chemical.
In the case of highly viscous concentrates
and soluble powders, pre-dilute the product
to be applied in a watering can or bucket
with sufficient water to ensure it is
completely dissolved.
Half fill the tank with clean cold water. Add
the required amount of product and top up
to the 20 litre (4.4 gallon) level with water
and replace the cap. Rock the unit
backwards and forwards a few times to
ensure satisfactory mixing and then
commence spraying, maintaining a steady
pace. If a smaller are is to be treated fill the
tank to the appropriate level.
The
RAMBLER
sprayer stops spraying
immediately it ceases to travel forward. To
move the sprayer in a full condition (from
