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The hose reel can be powered by the vehicle battery. It
will be necessary to route 4 gauge battery cables from the
reel to the vehicle battery. Do not try to power the hose
reel directly through the trailer electrical system. The wires
are not heavy enough to carry the current. A charger for
an auxiliary battery can be powered through the trailer
electrical system.
Inspecting Motor and Pump
Check the oil level in the gasoline engine before initial start-
up. Some pumps such as the CDS/John Blue diaphragm
pumps have an oil bath crankcase. Check the oil level in
the sight glass to assure proper operation.
Initial Start-up
Add enough water to the spray tank to get above the level
of the strainer and ball valve.
Do not add any chemical
to the spray tank until the sprayer has been checked
for proper operation.
Open the ball valve between the tank and pump to allow
water to flow to the pump. The valve is open when the valve
handle is in line with the valve. Inspect the system for any
leaks. Tighten any fittings necessary to stop any leaks. Any
water leaking from supply lines before the pump is started,
will result in an air leak when the pump is engaged, result
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ing in low operating pressure.
Inspection & Setup
< Pressure Regulating
Control Knob
< Discharge Ball V
alves
Pressure Hose >
By-Pass Hose >
Figure A7
Discharge Controls
< Supply Valve (in “off” position)
< Strainer
Figure A6
Supply Valve & Strainer
Initial Start-up of CDS/John Blue Diaphragm
Pump
Open the pressure hose ball valve and the agitator ball
valve. Rotate the blue by-pass handle counter-clockwise
so that the pump is in full by-pass.
Remove the trigger gun from the gun holder and start the
engine. Engage the trigger gun and allow water to flow
through the whole system. The pressure may not rise to the
desired level until the pressure regulating valve is adjusted.
Once the system has been checked for any leaks in a low
pressure setting, the sprayer can be changed to high pres
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sure operation. Close the agitator ball valve and rotate the
blue by-pass control handle clockwise to the “pressure” set
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ting. Rotate the pressure regulating control knob to adjust
the pressure. Screw the knob “in” to increase the pressure.
Check the system carefully for any leaks. Tighten fittings
as necessary.
Agitator Hose >
By-Pass Control Handle >
Powering the electric hose reel through the trailer
electrical system can damage the trailer wiring.
Connect to vehicle battery with 4 gauge cable.
Summary of Contents for Power Sprayer Series
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