Sprayer operation, Right boom tilt position, Left boom fold/extend – Ag Spray Equipment 8650 Series Sprayer User Manual

Page 6: Important, Left outer boom swing, Right outer boom swing, Right boom extend/fold, Caution

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3. RIGHT BOOM TILT POSITION:

This spring-loaded-to-neutral-center toggle switch controls the

right boom tilt function. Move the switch up and hold to raise

the tip of the right boom and down to lower. Release the

switch, the right boom will stop moving and it will remain in

position. Use this function to raise the tip of the boom to clear

obstructions.

4. LEFT BOOM FOLD/EXTEND:

This spring-loaded-to-neutral-center toggle switch controls the

left boom position. Move the switch up and hold to fold the left

boom and down to extend. Release the switch, the left boom
will stop moving and it will remain at that position.

**IMPORTANT**

Extend the cylinder completely when extending the outer boom

to eliminate outer wing vibration. To insure the wing is locked

down hold the toggle switch down for 5 seconds after the boom
is fully extended.

5. LEFT OUTER BOOM SWING:

This spring-loaded-to-neutral center toddle switch controls the

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left outer boom pivot function. Move the switch up and hold

to pivot the left outer boom in and down to pivot out. Release

the switch, the left outer boom will stop and remain at that

position.

6. RIGHT OUTER BOOM SWING:

This spring-loaded-to-neutral-center toggle switch controls the

right outer boom function. Move the switch up and hold to

pivot the right outer boom in and down to extend. Release the

switch, the right outer boom will stop moving and it will remain
at that position.

7. RIGHT BOOM EXTEND/FOLD:

This spring -loaded-to-neutral-center switch controls the right

boom position. Move the switch up and hold to fold the right

boom and down to extend. Release the switch, the right boom

will stop moving and it will remain in that position.

**IMPORTANT**

Extend the cylinder completely when extending the outer boom

to eliminate outer wing vibration. To insure the wing is locked

down hold the toggle switch down for 5 seconds after the boom

is fully extended.

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SPRAYER OPERATION

Unfolding boom for field use

**CAUTION**

Electrocution hazard. Keep away from power lines. To prevent

serious injury or death from electrocution:

1. Stay well away from power lines when folding or

extending wings. Electrocution can occur without

direct contact.

2. Lower wings completely before moving or transporting.

Note: Tractor should come to a full stop before folding or

unfolding sprayer. Make sure clear of any obstacles overhead or

around sprayer that could come in contact with boom.

1. Before unfolding boom, remove transport using lock

pins (see figure 1) and tower cylinder transport stop

(see figure 2). Reinstall lock pins and tower stop

before transporting sprayer.

2. Raise tilt cylinders by pushing up on “tilt” toggle

switch to raise boom out of transport saddle.

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