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Cast iron is cheapest but corrodes from leftover chemical. Nickel cast is better. Silver cast is best and is Roundup resistant, shown here as an 8-roller pump.
Factory units can occasionally leak, and testing with water first avoids wasting expensive chemical or having it leak out before you catch the problem.
Rev the tractor to about 540 RPM, then adjust the control to bring pressure up to between 35 and 40 pounds, with 40 being the preferred setting.
Circulate RV antifreeze, PB Blaster, or WD40 through the pump and handgun after the season so they stay lubricated and do not freeze and crack.
