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8420, VSB, 8220 Boom
Operator's & Parts Manual
4-1-18 05-08R4
Printed In The USA — Specifications & Design Subject To Change Without Notice!

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  • Page 1 8420, VSB, 8220 Boom Operator’s & Parts Manual 4-1-18 05-08R4 Printed In The USA — Specifications & Design Subject To Change Without Notice!
  • Page 2 Disclaimer of Warranty WYLIE Mfg. Co., and its divisions, “Wylie Spray Centers,” in each location, requires as a condition of sale and coverage by its LIMITED WARRANTY that all equipment sold by it be used in accordance with the instructions and specifications of the Warrantor.
  • Page 3 Owner Registration Wylie Manufacturing Company 702 E. 40th St. Lubbock, TX 79404 Ph. 888-788-7753 8420, VSB, 8220 Boom Date of Purchase Model Number Type of Applicator: Tank Serial Number Row Crop Cotton Trailer Serial Number Small Grain Pasture Boom Serial Number...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Trailer Adjustment ............................... 18 Troubleshooting Guidelines ........................... 19-20 Lubrication .................................. 21 Repair Parts................................23-50 8420 Boom Center Section ....................24 8420 Boom Primary/Secondary Section ................25 Vari-Space Boom (VSB) ....................26 8220 Boom ........................27 Parallel Linkage; Boom Plumbing ..................28 EP-1000 Trailer ........................
  • Page 6: Safety Issues

    Do not operate sprayer until this manual has been read and understood! Thoroughly read and understand all instructions before operating this sprayer. If you have questions, (888) 788-7753. please contact Wylie Manufacturing, 702 E. 40th St., Lubbock, TX 79404, Wylie Spray Center. You can also contact your nearest Place a “Slow Moving Vehicle”...
  • Page 7: Safety Issues

    Safety Issues After Use Inspect sprayer for wear or damage. Ensure that all fasteners and fittings are tight. Flush tank and pump with fresh water. Dispose of flush water using appropriate means. Carry out maintenance and/or lubrication procedures as outlined in this manual. Always Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts.
  • Page 8: Safety Decals & Placement

    Safety Issues Safety Decals & Placement Vari-Space Boom (VSB) Decal #V9055 Decal #SW701W Decal #SW700 Decal #T3...
  • Page 9: Safety Decals & Placement

    Safety Issues Safety Decals & Placement 8420 Boom Decal #SW202 Decal #T3 Decal #V9055 Decal #SW700...
  • Page 10 Safety Issues Safety Decals & Placement HCS/LCS Trailers Decal #V9055 Decal #SW701W Decal #SW700...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    They are built of the finest materials and expert workmanship to provide you with years of reliable service. The 8420 boom is built in a 45’ length while the VSB are built in 20’, 27’, or 42’ lengths and are available in 3 point and trailer mounted configurations.
  • Page 12: Inspection & Setup

    Mounting 3 pt. Carrier/Boom Mount the carrier to the tractor 3 point hitch. Connect the The 8420 boom and VSB can be mounted on the tractor boom hydraulic and pump hydraulic hoses (if equipped) 3 point hitch with or without a tank. If the boom is not to tractor hydraulic circuits.
  • Page 13: Inspection & Setup

    Several sprayer controllers can be fitted with the 8420 boom hoses (if equipped) to the tractor remotes. Hydraulic and the VSB’s. Usually the 8420 is controlled by the Raven centrifugal pumps require a tractor hydraulic circuit. Most 450 automatic controller or the Remcor 2551 controller. The...
  • Page 14 Inspection & Setup cables to make sure that they have uniform tension when boom the boom is unfolded. sections should be 8220 Boom aligned The 8220 boom is a manually folded boom. Remove the pin from the transport lock and rotate the boom to the spray position.
  • Page 15 Inspection & Setup Figure A10 Figure A13 Adjusting hydraulic fluid flow “Off” Control Valves “On” Control Valves Activate the switch for each boom section to open the boom Preparing The Sprayer For Operation valves (automatic controller should be set to “manual”) and Install the spray tips and tip screens in each nozzle flush the boom with clear water.
  • Page 16 Operation Operation fill the tank by closing the main valve and opening the filler Loading Spray Material Into The and return valve.) Sprayer Spraying solution can be loaded by either filling with a pre-mixed solution or mixing the chemical and carrier on <...
  • Page 17 Operation < return valve open lock pin > < spray tank valve < fresh water valve closed Figure B6 Removing Lock Pin from Mix-n-Fill Tank Figure B4 EP-1000 Valve Setting for Chemical Induction open Mix-n-Fill valve > Figure B7 Lowering Mix-n-Fill Tank Figure B5 EP-1000 Chemical Induction HCS-500T Trailer Mix-n-Fill:...
  • Page 18 Operation Operating The Sprayer < return & agitator valves open The 8420 boom is equipped with lock bars to prevent boom movement during transport. The lock bars should be lowered before operation to allow the boom to self-level during operation.
  • Page 19 Remove pump plug to drain pump housing. troller and begin spraying. The 8420, 8220 and VSB are designed to operate at speeds of 5-10 mph. Care and common sense, however, must be used to determine the optimum speed for a particular spray- ing operation.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Using wire, pocketknives or wire brushes can cause damage to the tip, altering spray volume or pattern. Figure C1 Removing Strainer Screen Factory Setting Dimensions 35” (“8420” 45’) End of Clevis to End of Housing 34.5” (“8420” 45’) End of Clevis to End of Housing...
  • Page 21 1. If the primary wing needs to fold out more, remove the pin from the rod end of the folding cylinder and lengthen The Wylie 8420 boom was manufactured to exacting the cylinder clevis. If the primary wing needs to be drawn in, specifications and should not need adjustment initially.
  • Page 22: Trailer Adjustment

    Adjustment Trailer Adjustment Hitch Adjustment EP-1000 and HCS Spray Trailer The HCS and LCS spray trailers with elliptical tanks feature The EP-1000 trailer is equipped with a 1,000 gallon tank an adjustable hitch to maintain a level trailer and boom with and 12.5L x 15 tires, while the HCS (High Clearance different tractor drawbar heights.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guidelines

    (3) Hydraulic lines in w rong ports (3) Change hydraulic line locations Operate (4) M alfunctioning hydraulic motor (4) See pump ow ner' s manual or contact Wylie (5) Tractor hydraulic flow adjusted too low (5) Adjust tractor flow higher (1) Fill tank...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guidelines

    (2) Clogged or damaged agitator (2) Replace agitator assembly not mixing w ell (3) Chemical incompatibility (3) M ix a small sample in a 5 gal. bucket first 8420 Boom Troubleshooting Guidelines Problem Cause Solution (1) One end of boom w eighted w ith...
  • Page 25: Lubrication

    Lubrication Recommended Lubrication    Suspension Arm (2 grease zerts per arm) Wheel Hub Assemblies Grease every week Repack every year   Folding Chains Walking Beam Pivot Oil every week Grease every week...
  • Page 26 Notes Notes...

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