Wylie Power Sprayer Series, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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Inspection & Setup

Inspection & Setup

Your Wylie Power Sprayer was manufactured to the high

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est standards of quality. It is necessary though, to check 

to make sure that nothing was damaged during shipping. 

Check  bolts  and  fasteners  for  tightness,  especially  lug 

nuts.  Check the motor/pump, plumbing and hose reel for 

any signs of damage. 

Your Wylie Power Sprayer was completely assembled at 

the factory and should not need any additional assembly 

before use.

Check the engine for proper oil level (see engine owner’s 

manual for proper procedure).

Mounting Skid on Truck/Pickup

Make sure that the vehicle that will carry the skid Power 

Sprayer is designed to carry the unit when full of water. Water 

weighs 8.34 lb/gal. Therefore, a 500 gallon Power Sprayer 

skid can weigh almost 5,000 lbs. when fully loaded. 

When picking up a skid sprayer from the side, be aware 

that the center of gravity is not at the center of the frame 

due to the weight of the engine and pump. 

Figure A1 

Mounted Skid Sprayer in Truck

Use caution when picking up the skid from the side. 

Assure that the center of gravity is between the 

forks of a forklift to prevent tipping.

Carefully set the skid on the truck bed or slide the skid 

between the wheel wells of a pickup. It is suggested that 

the  tank  is  positioned  close  to  the  cab  for  best  weight 

distribution  as  well  as  better  accessibility  to  the  engine 

and hose reel.

Firmly secure the sprayer to the vehicle to prevent damage 

to the sprayer or vehicle. 

Attaching Trailer to Vehicle

Power Sprayer trailers require a 2” ball for proper fit. Open 

the 2” hitch by depressing the trigger and rotating the hitch 

handle upward until the hitch locks open. Align the truck 

under the hitch and lower the hitch onto the ball by rotating 

the jack handle counterclockwise. Rotate the hitch handle 

until the trigger locks in place.  Secure the hitch handle 

with a clip pin.  (See Figure A3)

DOT regulations in some states require the safety 

chains to be crossed. Check the regulations in your 

state for specific instructions. 

Attach the safety chains  to the eyelets. 

Skid sprayer must be secured to the bed of the truck. 

Failure to do so could result in the sprayer falling off 

the truck or damage to the sprayer and truck. 

Figure A2 

200 Gallon Skid Properly Mounted With Tailgate Closed