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“Spray Shield” Directed Sprayer “Shield Max” Hooded Sprayer Operator’s & Parts Manual 5-10-07 00-014R2 Printed In The USA — Specifications & Design Subject To Change Without Notice!
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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.
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Owner Registration Wylie Manufacturing Company 702 E. 40th St. Lubbock, TX 79404 Ph. 888-788-7753 Spray Shield/Shield Max Date of Purchase Model Number Boom Serial Number Tank Serial Number Pump Model Wylie Invoice Number Owner’s Name Address City State Dealer Owner’s Signature...
Inspection & Setup ..............................6-11 Initial Inspection ........................6 Changing From Transport To Field ..................6-8 Preparing Sprayer For Operation .................. 9-11 Folding Spray Shield Inspection and Setup ..............11 Sprayer Operation ..............................12-16 General Operating Guidelines ..................12-13 Clearing Debris From System ..................14 End Of Day Procedures ....................
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, You can also Wylie Spray Center. contact your nearest ...
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 ...
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Safety Issues Safety Decals & Placement WARNING DANGER HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD CRUSHING HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: To prevent serious injury or death: • Do not stand between • Relieve pressure on system before implement and moving tractor repairing or adjusting or disconnecting.
The Wylie “Spray Shield”/”Shield Max” Directed Sprayer is a 3-point toolbar sprayer available in several configurations involving both straight bar and folding frame models. The Spray Shield features aluminum shields which are carried beneath the leaf canopy enabling highly effective herbicide application without damage to crop foliage. The Shield Max features aluminum hoods that applies herbicide to the middles of conventional cotton.
Folding (HD) Inspection & Setup Your sprayer has been factory pre-assembled to insure optimum quality levels in final setup and assembly. Wylie embraces high quality control standards, however, adjustments may be required prior to initial use and before each season.
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Inspection & Setup Rotate the wheel assembly 90º and lock the gauge wheel by inserting the lock pin (Figure S3). Figure S3 – Locking Frame In Gauge Position Remove both pins from the remaining wheel assembly. Roll wheel to the opposite end of the sprayer and attach to the rear bracket (Figures S4A, S4B, S4C).
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Inspection & Setup Rotate tongue jack by removing pins and tilting jack out of the way. Remove the top pin from the tongue assembly and rotate tongue to the ground. Pull remaining pin and store tongue until needed (Figure S5A, S5B, S5C).
Inspection & Setup Preparing Sprayer For Operation Add several gallons of water to the tank by either attaching supply hose from the nurse tank to the “Quick-Fill” coupler (Figures S7) or through the tank’s top opening. Connect hydraulic hoses from the pump to the tractor (follow directions shown in the pump manual).
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Inspection & Setup Figure S8B – Opening Agitator Valve Figure S9B – Boom Switch Turned On Flip the master and boom switches of the Raven Install spray tips and strainers on nozzle bodies 203 Console to the “on” position (Figures, S9A & S9B). (Figure S10).
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Figure S13 – Set Bolts At “Out” Position The folding Spray Shield/Shield Max does not have an “end tow” feature. Therefore, the gauge wheels do not pivot as do the wheels on the straight bar. Other adjustments and operation will be similar to the straight bar unit.
Adjust the tractor’s top link and gauge wheel turnbuckle as necessary to fine tune. IMPORTANT NOTE: The “Spray Shield” is designed for The limit chain prevents over extension of the turnbuckle. use on chemically resistant crops such as Roundup™...
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15–18 psi. Refer to the spray tip table on page 16. Other tips such as the Air Induction (AI) tips can also be used on the Spray Shield. Pressures of 30 psi and higher can be Figure OP3 – Leveling Screw used with the AI tip.
Sprayer Operation Clearing Debris From System Secondary strainers are located at each nozzle. To clean, remove the nozzle cap (tip and gasket come out with cap). Remove strainer from the nozzle body. Clean Occasionally, it may become necessary to clear debris and replace (Figure OP6).
Sprayer Operation End Of Day Procedures Flush the pump and lines with clean water. Check for broken or cracked fittings. It is advisable to park the sprayer with tank empty. If sprayer is parked without being attached to the tractor, select a level, firm location to lower parking stands.
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Sprayer Operation Preparing The Sprayer For Storage Flush the tank, pump and lines with clean water. Remove cap from the “Quick-Fill” and open ball valve. Remove the drain plug from the primary strainer to drain the tank (Figure OP8). Figure OP9 – Removing Tips & Strainers Figure OP8 –...
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Spray Tip Specs XR 80° / 110° 20" TIP SPACING ALL VALUES BASED ON WATER FOR OTHER LIQUIDS SEE USEFUL FORMULAS AND CONVERSIONS 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 psi gpm 0.061 0.071 XR8001VS XR1101VS 0.087 0.100 0.112 100 MESH 0.122 ORANGE 0.092 0.106...
(3) Switch hydraulic line locations Operate (4) Malfunctioning hydraulic motor (4) See pump owners manual or contact (5) Hydraulic pressure setting too low Wylie Spray Center (5) Adjust “Rabbit/Turtle” adjustment (1) Fill tank (1) Spray tank empty (2) Open ball valve...
Repair Parts Spray Shield/Shield Max Repair Parts Spray Shield Row Unit.....................20 Spray Shield Row Plumbing ...................21 Shield Max Row Unit & Plumbing ..................22 Gauge Wheel Assembly, Straight Bar ................23 Frame & Tank Assembly, Straight Bar ................24 Tongue Assembly, Straight Bar ..................25 Wilger Tip Monitor......................26...
Repair Parts Transport Tongue Hardware 1” x 6” Standard Hitch Pin Part No. Description 1 W350115 Transport Tongue (includes safety chain) 2 215S605 Jack Stand “Spray Shield” Tongue Assembly...
1¼” x 1” reducer Poly Bushing 3 FMC-HYD-204 1¼” x 1” Ace Centrifugal Pump w/ Hydraulic Motor 4 W350139 Pump Mount Bracket For Spray Shield 5 2501-8-6 Male Elbow (¾-16” x 3/8” MPT) 6 HYD015 3/8” x 6.5 FT. (OAL) #8 FJICSW ½” MPT...
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1” HB X 1” MPT Poly 11 UV-100FP 1” X 1” Single Union Valve 12 NIP100-SH 1” X Short Poly Pipe Nipple 13 LST100-50 1” Poly T Strainer w/50M Screen M100G 1” EPDM Gasket For Manifold (not shown) “Spray Shield” Pump Assembly...
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Repair Parts “Spray Shield” Controller Assembly Part No. Description 1 SL050-90 1/2” Poly Pipe Street Elbow 90º 2 NIP050-SH 1/2” x Short Poly Nipple 3 90-FFB-12 1/2” Brass Specialty Valve 4 2-200-050 1/2” Rubber Hose 5 1008 1/2” Standard Hose Clamp 6 C-3434-NY 3/4”...
Repair Parts Folding Frame Assembly Part No. Description 1 639647 3”x12” Tie Rod Cylinder 2 W350411 Center Section Folding Toolbar 3 W350402 Wing Section 72” (12r 40 toolbar) 3 W350403 Wing Section 92” (16r 30 toolbar) 4 W350404 Wing Brace 5 W350407 Shank Spacer 6 W350408...
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Repair Parts 12/16 Row Folding Frame Center Section Part No. Description 1 T300HENK 300 gal. Elliptical Tank T500HENK 500 gal. Elliptical Tank (not shown) TL102 10” Vented Lid (not shown) V20207A Lid Tie Down (not shown) 2 TF200VOR 2” Tank Fitting w/viton O-ring 3 VSFMT-200 2”...
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