OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST 456, 457, 456F

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part description and part number. A parts list is included in your operator’s manual. Solo is committed to your satisfaction and is continuing its efforts to earn your future business.

overllconditioncancauseharmfulventingofsprayercontents.

• Relievepressureonlywithsprayeruprightandwhilestandingon

the side of the sprayer opposite the pressure relief valve. Venting of

sprayer contents can occur if liquid is over bottom of relief valve.

• CAUTION:Topreventinjuryfromejectedpumpassemblyand/or

solution,neverstandwithfaceorbodyoverthetopofthetankwhen

pumping, or loosening pump.

• Donotmodifysprayerorpressurereliefvalve.

• Neversprayinthedirectionofhumans,animalsorpropertywhich

mightbeinjuredordamagedbysprayformula.

safety.

• Donotinatesprayerwithoutliquidinthetank.

• Donotclimbonladders,treesorotherunsteadyorpotentiallyunsafe

structures.

1. Ensure that the O-ring is on the

non-threaded end of the wand.

2. Insert the non-threaded end of the

wand into the O-ring into the open

end of the shut- off valve.

use, of this Owners Manual, for full details.

• Do not exceed 3 bar (45 psi) pressure.

• Do not fill with, use or spray flammable

materials.

• Do not use gasoline, acid, acetone, caustic or

potentially injurious chemicals.

• Atthetimeofmanufactureofthissprayer,

we are not aware of any approved plant

protection chemicals which would adversely

• Wear rubber gloves, safety goggles and appropriate protective

clothing.

• After pumping be sure handle is in the locked down position.

• Individualsshouldbetrainedintheproperuseofthissprayer.Where

training is not available, individuals should study and follow the

procedures detailed in this manual.

• Donotuseacetonebasedchemicals.

Chemicals can be harmful to individuals and the environment if

improperly used. In addition, some chemicals are caustic, corrosive,

aboutaparticularchemical,checkwithmanufacturer.

• Carefullycleansprayeraftereveryuse.

• Pourorsprayallremainingchemicaloutofsprayer.

• Pourasmallamountofwaterforwatersolublechemicals,ormineral

spiritsforoil-basedchemicals,intothetank.

• Pressuriseandspraythroughsystemuntilallliquidisgone.

• Repeatprocesswithwarmsoapywater.

• Repeatprocesswithwarmclearwater.

• Alwaysstorethesprayerinadryarea,protectedfromfreezing,heat

and sunlight.

• LubricateO-ringinpressurereliefvalvewithnon-watersoluble

grease* on a regular basis.

 Disassembly:Unscrewpressurereliefvalvefromtankandpullthe

valve body out of the screw cap. Clean, lubricate, and replace.

• Pump Maintenance: Pump pressure sealing is accomplished with an

O-ring(5)onthepumppiston(4)whichmoveswithinthecylinder(3).

Periodically this O-ring should be greased with a non-water soluble

grease*. If worn, it should be replaced. A small umbrella valve at the

backonthepistonquicklyandforcefully.Tore-assemble,placethe

pistonassemblybackintocylinder,placeheelofhandsonopposite

sidesofthetankcap,whilekeepingcylinderinplacewithngers,tap

bottomofcylinderagainstaatpaddedsurface.Assemblywilllock

into place.

• Tank Cap: Asmallamountofnon-watersolublegrease*ontankcap

threadsandbothsidesofthegasketeasestighteningandloosening.

• Regular Inspection: Inspect and replace worn or damaged parts

promptly.Payparticularattentiontotankcapgasket,pressurerelief

valveandseal,inationvalve(iftted),umbrellavalveO-ringsand

Unscrewthenozzlecap(1)fromthenozzlebody(3).Thisisbest

above instructions.

• Beforeusingsprayerwithchemicals,llsprayerwithfreshwaterto

assure that you have it properly assembled; pressurise and then

practice spraying. When thoroughly familiar with sprayer operation,

follow normal operating procedures.

• Turnpumphandlecounterclockwisetoremovepump.

• Filltankwithpremixedformulauptodesiredlevel.(Do not exceed

maximum fill mark.)Observerecommendationsofchemical

manufacturer.

• Priortoeveryremovalofpump(1),releasepressurerstbypulling

uponthepressurereliefvalvestem(2).

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• replaceO-ring

• tightencap

of cylinder

• tightenttingsandreplacewornparts,

disassemble and lubricate O-rings

• tightenttingsandreplacewornparts

• cleanandlubricatepressurerelief

valve assembly

• tightentankcap

• straightengasketandlubricatewithgrease

• repairorreplacetank

Thefollowingaccessoriesarenotstandard.OrderthemfromyourSOLOdealer.

4

Angle Applications

.23

.33

.40

1.0

2.0

3.0

29

44

120°

120°

2.0

3.0

80°

80°

80°

4900207

4900525

0.40

0.20

40

40

Straight

stream

Hollow

Cone

tree spraying

(adjustablesprayingpattern)

4074755*

0.4

0.10

0.15

1.0

2.0

15

29

shrubs, bushes

1.0

2.0

3.0

15

29

44

50°

65°

65°

4074726

2.0

3.0

15

29

44

55°

70°

72°

0.4

0.7

1.0

6

10

15

100°

100°

100°

mainly for herbicides

a low pressure

6

26

36

18

15

20

6

Part No. Item Names/Description Retail Price Qty. Total

Extension tubes and spray wands

SUBTOTAL

$

Part No. Item Names/Description Retail Price Qty. Total

Repair Kits

TOTAL

SHIPPING CHARGE

GRAND TOTAL

Goodswillbedespatchedbypostwithin2workingdays.

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