mjncad
Super Member
This link shows all the modifications I've made to my FIMCO 3-point sprayer to make it Quick-Hitch compatible. It also shows the individual boom section valves and the damage that happened to the handgun hose and storage bracket when the hose came off the bracket and slipped under the tractor's rear tire while I was backing up to reload the sprayer.
I've made a couple of other modifications that I still need to take pictures of; namely the tennis balls hanging from a rope to act as boom height gauges.
Also, once I finish fabricating the hose reel mount to replace the cheesy handgun/hose storage bracket, I will post photos of that modification too.
Future modifications include moving the suction strainer outboard where it's easily accessible along with a tank drain dump valve to make tank draining faster. Currently draining the tank requires the flushing solution to drain through the suction strainer, which is slow. Electric valves to replace the manual ones so I don't have to hop on and off the tractor to open and close boom valves as needed are also planned.
Bottom line...Although I have no qualms with FIMCO's manufacturing, I should have made my own spray rig.
Picasa Web Albums - Matt - FIMCO Sprayer
I've made a couple of other modifications that I still need to take pictures of; namely the tennis balls hanging from a rope to act as boom height gauges.
Also, once I finish fabricating the hose reel mount to replace the cheesy handgun/hose storage bracket, I will post photos of that modification too.
Future modifications include moving the suction strainer outboard where it's easily accessible along with a tank drain dump valve to make tank draining faster. Currently draining the tank requires the flushing solution to drain through the suction strainer, which is slow. Electric valves to replace the manual ones so I don't have to hop on and off the tractor to open and close boom valves as needed are also planned.
Bottom line...Although I have no qualms with FIMCO's manufacturing, I should have made my own spray rig.
Picasa Web Albums - Matt - FIMCO Sprayer