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Rainger Linear
Owner's Manual
0997617_E
© 2018 Valmont Industries, Inc., Valley, NE 68064 USA. All rights reserved.
www.valleyirrigation.com

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  • Page 1: Rainger Linear Owner's Manual

    Rainger Linear Owner’s Manual 0997617_E © 2018 Valmont Industries, Inc., Valley, NE 68064 USA. All rights reserved. www.valleyirrigation.com...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Rainger Linear Owner’s Manual ........................1 Table of Contents ............................. 3 EC Declaration of Conformity.......................... 7 Electrical Safety Statement ..........................8 About This Manual ............................8 Ancillary Equipment Warranty ........................8 Safety ................................. 9 Recognize Safety Information ........................9 Safety Messages ............................
  • Page 4 Start Up - Electric Cord / Motor Pump Applications .................. 64 Electric Cord Handling ..........................65 Electric Cord Operation ..........................65 Electric Cord Positioning ........................67 Swing Around .............................. 69 Anchoring the Cart ............................ 69 Pivot Procedure ............................70 4 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 5 Ancillary Equipment ..........................96 Torque Chart ............................... 96 Critical Torque Applications ......................... 96 Troubleshooting .............................. 97 In-Line Shut Down ............................97 Tower Ahead Shut Down ..........................98 Tower Behind Shut Down ..........................99 Operation ..............................100 Electric Primer ............................104 Rainger Linear 5...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS This page was left blank intentionally. 6 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 7: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    28840 Mejorada del Campo Madrid, ES 28840 +34 91 679 4300 Ron Pollak Date of Issue: March 9, 2018 Senior Electrical Engineer Place of Issue: Valley, NE 68064 Valmont Industries, Inc. Rainger Linear...

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety Statement

    • The resistance between the irrigation machine and the generator must be substantially below 80 ohms. About This Manual Information contained in this manual applies to Valley Rainger Linear hose drag, ditch feed and swing around Irrigation Machines. All information in this manual is based on information available at the time of printing. Valmont Industries Inc.

  • Page 9: Safety

    Important information messages in this manual are preceded by the word NOTE. NOTE The word NOTE is used to alert you to information that describes procedures or tips to help you install, operate or maintain your equipment properly. Rainger Linear 9...

  • Page 10: Use Of Personal Protective Equipment

    • When using a ladder, make sure the ladder is non-conductive and the correct size for the task. Read the ladder user instructions and be sure the ladder is in good condition. Make sure ladder is set on stable footing and at the correct angle. 10 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 11: Minimum Working Clearance

    Lighting. Available here: www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars • For irrigation machines near private or unregulated airfields, including farm-based airstrips, Valley strongly recommends complying with the same standards and requirements as Civil airports as shown in Part 77. • Regulations vary by country, contact your local aviation authority for guidance.

  • Page 12: Overhead Power Lines

    • Always designate a person to observe clearance between the power line and all equipment being operated or moved in order to give timely warning for all operations to STOP if the minimum clearance is violated. 12 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 13: Minimal Lockout / Tagout Procedure

    3. Verify that the controls are in neutral. 4. Remove the lockout devices and re-energize the machine or equipment. 5. Notify affected personnel that the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machine or equipment is ready to be used. Rainger Linear 13...

  • Page 14: Operate Safely

    Operate Safely Valley Irrigation machines are designed with safety in mind. However, if this machine is operated incorrectly, it may pose a safety threat to the operator. A good safety program is much like a chain, it is only as strong as its weakest link.
  • Page 15 Call a qualified electrician or an The tag should reveal the name of a person to con- tact before restoring power to the machine. authorized Valley dealer immediately. Circumstances which may cause you to suspect haz- ardous voltage situations may include: •...
  • Page 16 PLACE WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE. CAUTION CHECK WHEEL TRACKS BEFORE STARTING Make sure all objects, livestock or persons are clear of the machine before starting. Drive trains are pow- erful and can climb over vehicles, equipment, etc. 16 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 17 If an end gun is watering a roadway, immediately Figure 17-1 1. Physical Barricade discontinue use and adjust the shutoff setting or call your Valley dealer to repair the end gun shut off mechanism. CAUTION PROPER USE OF THE SAFETY OVERRIDE...

  • Page 18: Safety Decals

    SAFETY Safety Decals These Danger, Warning, and Caution decals appear in various locations on a Valley irrigation machine. You MUST familiarize yourself and other operator’s with these safety decals. For replacement of any decal, contact your local Valley dealer. 18 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 19 Do not touch rotating drive shaft or shield. Clothing or limbs may become entangled, resulting in severe injury. Do not service until machine is locked in the off position. Always replace drive shaft shield after servicing. 0994146 Rainger Linear 19...
  • Page 20 PLUG OR CABLE Location: Remote public power installations Part No. 0992748 Location: Remote public power package DANGER 480 VOLTS Part No. 0992749 Location: remote public power installations Part No. 1732291 - POWER CABLE SIGN Location: Remote public power installations 20 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 21: Overview

    There are two different types of Rainger Linear four wheel cart: Standard or Swing Around. The Standard Rainger Linear can be a Center Feed or End Feed system. The Swing Around Rainger Linear has a swivel on the cart and can only be an End Feed system. A closed delivery hose drag or open delivery ditch feed may be used with either type of cart.

  • Page 22: End Feed System

    11. Antenna 4. Water Supply 8. Central Pulse Tower Box 6 or more Center Drive Motor RPM Motor Type Cart Motor RPM Intermediate Drive Unit Motor RPM Last Regular Drive Unit Motor RPM Standard Speed High Speed 22 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 23: Swing Around Cart

    9. Central Pulse Tower Box 6 or less spans 5. 4-Wheel Cart 10. Furrow Guidance Center Drive Motor RPM Motor Type Cart Motor RPM Intermediate Drive Unit Motor RPM Last Regular Drive Unit Motor RPM Standard Speed High Speed Rainger Linear 23...

  • Page 24: Below Ground Guidance

    3. Swings Dry Only 7. End Tower Box 4. Water Supply 8. Central Pulse Tower Box Center Drive Motor RPM Motor Type Cart Motor RPM Intermediate Drive Unit Motor RPM Last Regular Drive Unit Motor RPM Standard Speed High Speed 24 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 25: Spans

    See Figure 25-6. BACKWARD ANGLE Figure 25-4 1. Span 3. Overhang 2. Drive Unit FORWARD ANGLE Figure 25-6 1. Forward Angle 2. Backward Angle Figure 25-5 1. End Gun Rainger Linear 25...

  • Page 26: Water Application

    1. Sprinkler 2. Pipeline 3. Drop Tube • If Rainger linear center or end feed cart, the side load safety box is located on the first span pipe. See Figure 26-2. • If Rainger linear swing around cart, the side load safety box is located on the Rainger Linear cart.

  • Page 27: Central Pulse Tower Box

    This allows the trailing end tower to catch up, while minimizing radical steering and possible structural damage. The pulse timer dial is factory set to 20 percent and sealed in position. Figure 27-2 1. Overwatering Timer Figure 27-3 1. Pulse Timer Rainger Linear 27...

  • Page 28: Safety Circuit

    Figure 28-2 Modified alignment The result of these cycles is that any tower can be moving at any time, depending on its relationship with the next outer span. See Maintenance section for adjustment procedure. Figure 28-3 Floating alignment 28 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 29: Guidance

    OVERVIEW Guidance There are 3 types of guidance for Rainger Linear ma- chines, above ground cable, furrow or below ground guidance. Either type of guidance can be used. Above Ground Guidance (Option) The above ground cable guidance system consists of an above ground cable supported by posts running parallel with the ditch or the water supply pipeline.

  • Page 30: Control Panel

    Figure 30-2 Closed Delivery 1. Electric Cord Mounting (Vertical Mounting Shown) 2. Electric Cord Figure 30-3 Open Delivery 3. Cart Disconnect Panel 1. Electric Cord Mounting 4. Pump Panel 2. Electric Cord 5. Junction Box 30 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 31: Field Stops

    When the second stage of the switch 5. End Of Field Stop Post closes, the machine will stop. When using this option as an end of hose stop, the stop post must be removed before the machine can be restarted. Rainger Linear 31...

  • Page 32: Drive Unit Mounted End Of Field Stop/Auto Reverse (Option)

    The Auto Reverse/Auto Stop box provides the ma- chine the ability to Auto Reverse and Auto Stop. The Auto Reverse/Auto Stop Box is mounted on the drive unit mounted end of field stop and is only used with the Auto Reverse/Auto Stop option. 32 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 33: Operation

    Machine Operation The Rainger Linear was designed to be used on relatively level fields should not be used on any severe rolling or sloping terrain. The cart path must be maintained flat and free of any ruts or tracks which would force side loads into the cart frame.

  • Page 34: Water Shut Off Valve (Closed Delivery Hose Drag Only)

    • To hold the water shut off valve partly open, use the function selector to open the water shut off valve part way and then point the function selector handle midway between open and close. 34 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 35: Starting And Stopping The Machine

    AutoPilot Control Panel Shown SET. THIS PRACTICE CAUSES LOW VOLT- 1. Stop Key AGE AND WILL DAMAGE MACHINE COMPO- 2. Main Disconnect Switch OFF NENTS. • ALWAYS STOP THE IRRIGATION MACHINE PRIOR TO SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE- GENERATOR SET. Rainger Linear 35...
  • Page 36 OPERATION This page was left blank intentionally. 36 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 37: Establishing Wheel Tracks

    Water is not applied the same way as with a side roll, traveling gun, or surface irrigation due to the Figure 37-2 Perpendicular Travel ease in making applications. Typically application 1. Linear System depths would not exceed 1.0 inches (25 mm). 2. Crop Rows 3. Wheel Track Rainger Linear 37...

  • Page 38: Establishing Parallel Wheel Tracks

    WET and at a 100% percentage timer setting. 3. Remove or flatten the rows at the wheel tracks with a minimum of 10 in (254 mm) of clearance space on each side of the wheel track. See Fig- ure 38-2. 38 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 39: Methods Of Operation

    These are not the only methods of operation. Your method of operation may be different. Contact your authorized Valley dealer for assistance with designing your own method of operation based on management style, soil types, crop water require- ments, and system capacity.

  • Page 40: Method Ii

    2. Direction of Travel 3. Wet • To reduce the possibility of creating deep ruts, the water application should be shallow and the soil type should be sandy. Figure 40-4 1. Field 2. Direction of Travel 3. Wet 40 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 41: Method V

    2. Direction of Travel 4. STOP of the field. See Figure 41-4. NOTE • To reduce the possibility of creating deep ruts, the water application should be shallow. Figure 41-4 1. Field 3. Wet or Dry 2. Direction of Travel Rainger Linear 41...

  • Page 42: Wheel Rotation Speeds

    _________ 15% _________ ÷ 0.15 = _________ 15% _________ ÷ 0.15 = _________ 10% _________ ÷ 0.10 = _________ 10% _________ ÷ 0.10 = _________ 5% _________ ÷ 0.05 = _________ 5% _________ ÷ 0.05 = _________ 42 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 43: Electric Cord Handling

    2. Check the electric cord for nicks, cuts, or abra- sions. DO NOT use the electric cord or start the system if any of these defects are found. Contact your local Valley dealer. Figure 43-1 Danger Sign Rainger Linear 43...
  • Page 44 2. Plug Cap 8. Cord Grip 3. Electric Cord Plug 9. Disconnect Switch- OFF 4. Power Pedestal Receptacle 10. Disconnect Switch - ON 5. Cord Anchor Cable 11. Cable is Slack 6. Cable Anchor Ring 12. Cable is Taut 44 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 45: Start Up

    DRIVE MOTORS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL page 49 or Center Inlet Hose and Cord Po- COMPONENTS. sitioning beginning on page 53, then return • CORRECT THE LOW VOLTAGE PROBLEM to this instruction and continue with step 14. BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION. Rainger Linear 45...
  • Page 46 355 VAC • CORRECT THE LOW VOLTAGE PROBLEM 230 VAC @ 60Hz 253 VAC 220 VAC BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION. 120 VAC @ 60Hz 132 VAC 105 VAC 110 VAC @ 50Hz 121 VAC 95 VAC Figure 46-2 46 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 47: Cart Path

    SDR 13.5 or SDR 11 poly hose due to the tighter bending radius of the hose. See Figure 47-3. Pump To boost water pressure after the hose, the Rainger Linear hose drag cart can be equipped with an en- gine driven pump. Figure 47-3 1. Hose Bumper Rainger Linear 47...

  • Page 48: Hose Inlets And Couplers

    There are two types of center inlet. Single inlet for 8 inch hose or double inlet for all other sizes of hose. See Figure 48-2. Figure 48-2 Center Inlet Hose Couplers, Soft hose and Chains 1. Single Inlet 2. Double Inlet 48 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 49: Side Inlet

    Side Inlet Hose Layout 1. Side Inlet 6. Hose Bumper (optional) 2. Hose 7. Electric Cord (optional) 3. Water Pipeline 8. Power Pedestal 4. First Riser 9. Alternate Power Pedestal Location and Electric Cord Position 5. Intermediate Riser Rainger Linear 49...

  • Page 50: Hose And Cord Positioning

    See Figure 50-3. (c) After the side inlet has pivoted completely the hose is being pulled by the side inlet and guided by either the side walls of the cart tires or the optional hose bumpers. See Figure 50-4. 50 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 51 The machine should start and run in the desired direction and auto reverse or stop at the end of field/ hose stop post which was set for the length of the hose. 12. Repeat the steps 6-11 as needed to cross the field. Rainger Linear 51...
  • Page 52 1. Hose 5. Electric Cord (optional) 9. Guidance Furrow or Cable 2. Shut Off Valve 6. Buried Electric Cord 10. Smooth Hard Area 3. Side Inlet 7. Power Pedestal 4. Hose Bumper (optional) 8. Alternate Power Pedestal Location 52 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 53: Center Inlet

    3. Water Pipeline 7. Power Pedestal 11. Intermediate riser spacing = (2 x poly hose length - 80 ft (24.38 m)) 4. First Riser 8. Alternate Power Pedestal Location 12. Guidance Furrow or Cable and Electric Cord Position Rainger Linear 53...
  • Page 54 ON position. Figure 54-2 1. First Hose 5. Electric Cord 2. Shut Off Valve 6. Power Pedestal 3. Center Inlet 7. Alternate Power Pedestal Location and Electric Cord Position 4. Temporary Post (optional) 8. Direction of Travel 54 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 55 (d) Select the opposite direction of travel, start the system, and run until tension on the first hose is relaxed. Stop the system. (e) Disconnect chains for first hose from cart and disconnect first hose from center inlet. Rainger Linear 55...
  • Page 56 Swing Around section, follow the pivot procedure and swing the machine around to the other field. After swinging machine around, return to this instruction and continue with step 20 to run machine back across the field in the opposite direction. 56 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 57 26. Repeat the steps 6-16 as needed to cross the field in the opposite direction. Figure 57-2 1. Hose 5. Power Pedestal 2. Shut Off Valve 6. Alternate Power Pedestal Location and Electric Cord Position 3. Center Inlet 7. Direction of Travel 4. Electric Cord Rainger Linear 57...
  • Page 58 OPERATION This page was left blank intentionally. 58 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 59: Exhaust Primer

    6. After riser pipe valve is completely open, close Figure 59-2 1. Vacuum Pump Valve 2. Vacuum Pump the vacuum pump valve, bring the engine up 3. Compressed Air Line to its operating RPM and disconnect the com- pressed air line. Rainger Linear 59...

  • Page 60: 12 Vdc Electric Primer

    Figure 60-2 1. Suction Inlet Pipe 5. Water Trap 2. Oiler 6. Ball Valve 3. Vacuum Pump 7. Drain Cock Valve 4. Oil Trap 8. Manual Plunger 60 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 61: 50/60 Hz Ac Voltage Electric Primer

    Figure 61-2 1. Suction Inlet Pipe 5. Water Trap 2. Oiler 6. Ball Valve 3. Vacuum Pump 7. Drain Cock Valve 4. Oil Trap 8. Manual Plunger Rainger Linear 61...

  • Page 62: Start Up - Engine Generator Pump Applications

    (c) Continue with step 11. • If running the machine dry, without water, Figure 62-3 1. Suction Inlet 3. Lift Cable raise the suction inlet completely out of the 2. Ditch ditch, then continue with step 12. 62 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 63 BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION. 380 VAC @ 50Hz 420 VAC 355 VAC 230 VAC @ 60Hz 253 VAC 220 VAC 120 VAC @ 60Hz 132 VAC 105 VAC 110 VAC @ 50Hz 121 VAC 95 VAC Figure 63-2 Rainger Linear 63...

  • Page 64: Start Up - Electric Cord / Motor Pump Applications

    (a) Make sure the suction inlet is raised out of the ditch/water, (b) Refer to the appropriate Control Panel Owner’s Manual for control panel operat- ing procedures. (c) Also refer to Open Delivery Electric Cord Handling and Operation beginning on page 67 as needed. 64 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 65: Electric Cord Handling

    2. Check the electric cord for nicks, cuts, or abra- sions. DO NOT use the electric cord or start the system if any of these defects are found. Contact your local Valley dealer. Figure 65-1 Danger Sign Rainger Linear 65...
  • Page 66 2. On Position 9. Electric Cord 3. Power Pedestal 10. Cord Grip 4. Plug Cap 11. Disconnect Switch 5. Electric Cord Plug 12. Cable is Slack 6. Power Pedestal Receptacle 13. Cable is Taut 7. Cord Anchor Cable 66 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 67: Electric Cord Positioning

    (f) When ready, switch the second power pedestal disconnect switch into the ON position. 6. At the machine/control panel: (a) Select the original direction of travel. (b) Set the percentage timer to the desired application rate or speed. (c) If applicable set the Auto Reverse/Auto Stop control as desired. Rainger Linear 67...
  • Page 68 14. Repeat the steps 6-11 as needed to cross the field in the opposite direction. 68 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 69: Swing Around

    • If the swing around Rainger linear is 1000 feet or less, or 6 spans in length or less, anchoring the cart before pivoting the span is recommended. Continue with either Anchoring the Cart on this page or Pivot Procedure on the next page.

  • Page 70: Pivot Procedure

    70-1. NOTE Figure 70-1 1. Control Panel Display 4. Percent Timer Key • The Rainger Linear Swing Around should 2. Stop Key 5. Pivot/Linear Key 3. Water OFF Key always be ran dry (without water) when pivot- ing or swinging the span around. See Figure 70-2.
  • Page 71 48.0 HR 0.25 IN SIS. • Press for reverse. • Press for forward. 12. Press to start the machine in the pivot mode. See Figure 71-2. Figure 71-2 1. Reverse Key 3. Start Key 2. Forward Key Rainger Linear 71...
  • Page 72 Pivot procedure is complete. Figure 72-3 1. Stop Key MANUAL 180. .DEG STOPPED PIVOT A 0. .PSI FORWARD 477 VOLTS 100 % WATER OFF 48.0 HR 0.25 IN SIS. ENTER 1.AUTO 2.PIVOT 3.LINEAR (2) > 3 Figure 72-4 72 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    • ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR PERFORMING MAINTE- NANCE TO THE MACHINE. • TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED VALLEY DEALER. • ALWAYS REPLACE ANY GUARDS OR SHIELDS THAT ARE REMOVED FOR PERFORMING MAINTE- NANCE.

  • Page 74: Wheel Gearbox

    • The oil in worm gear cases may reach tem- peratures up to 200˚ F (94˚ C) without alarm. 6. Fill the wheel gearbox with Valley Gear Lube. The capacity is approximately 3.9 quarts (3.7 liters). • Fill gearbox to the top of worm gear shaft or Figure 74-2 1.

  • Page 75: Center Drive Gearmotors

    2. Fill the gearbox 1-7/8 in (48 mm) from the bot- tom of fill plug hole with Valley Gear Lube. The capacity of the gearbox is approximately 44 oz Figure 75-1 1.

  • Page 76: Swing Around Cart Lubrication

    14.9 X 24 Float Tire 14.9 X 24 Turf Tire 16.9 X 24 Float Tire 16-18* 110-124 16.9 X 24 Turf Tire 16-18* 110-124 Figure 76-3 * Tire pressure may be reduced to 16 psi (110 kPa) for increased flotation. 76 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 77: Centrifugal Pump Lubrication

    When filling the reservoir with fluid, be sure the air has been purged out of the upper circulation hose to reduce the possibility of vapor lock. Change the reservoir oil every 1000 hours or once a year. Rainger Linear 77...

  • Page 78: Furrow

    18 Figure 78-2 1. Furrow 3. Drive Unit Side 2. Skid in (457 mm) out of alignment with the furrow guidance arm pivot point. 78 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 79: Cart Path

    Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplied with engine/generator for specific details on maintenance, operation, and winterizing of the engine/generator. CAUTION • A PARTIALLY FILLED FUEL TANK WILL PERMIT CONDENSATION WHICH WILL CONTAMINATE THE FUEL AND ACT TO DAMAGE THE INJECTION PUMP AND INJECTORS. Rainger Linear 79...

  • Page 80: Poly Hose Repair

    Permanent hose repairs require special equipment. Contact your Valley Dealer for permanent repair of hose or training and use of the special equipment. Rigid Mender Installation 1. Place the rigid mender between the two sections of hose.

  • Page 81: Bonding Ground Wire

    4 in (101.6 mm) Maximum Figure 81-1 1. Pigtail Loop or Smooth Cable Grip 5. Support Stake 2. Guidance Cable 6. Fish Scale 3. Cable Puller 7. 3/16 in Cable Thimble 4. End Post 8. 3/16 in Cable Clamp Rainger Linear 81...
  • Page 82 Adjustment of deflection is made at the fixed end cable mount hook bolts. See Figure 82-2. 58 in (147 cm) Figure 82-2 1. Spreader Angle 5. Hook Bolt 2. Safety Cable 6. T-bar 3. Span Pipe 7. Refer to Step 5 4. Fixed End Cable Mount 8. Deflected Measurement 82 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 83: Side Inlet Elbow Adjustment

    Replace replace air filter every year. See Figure 83-3. • CONNECTIONS: Be sure all connections be- tween primer pump and centrifugal pump are tight. Figure 83-3 1. Electric primer pump 3. Air Filter 2. Bearing Oiler 4. Shown without vacuum gauge Rainger Linear 83...
  • Page 84 4. Direction of Pulling rection becomes a trailing bow in the other 2. Leading Bow 5. Direction of Pushing 3. Trailing Bow direction. Therefore, such a machine should be aligned to operate in as straight a line as possible. 84 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 85 TWICE BEFORE MOVING ON TO THE NEXT TOWER. 6. After tower 2 is aligned, move in to the next tower and repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 of this procedure. Continue this process to the other end of the machine. Rainger Linear 85...
  • Page 86 Trailing Bow *Clockwise Leading Bow *Clockwise Reverse Trailing Bow **Counter-clockwise Figure 86-3 * Clockwise - Adjust the nut further onto the threaded rod. ** Counter-clockwise - Back the nut off the threaded rod as if removing it. 86 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 87 Figure 87-2 1. Alignment Tube 2. Span 3. Pre-weight Measurement Figure 87-3 1. Weight 4. Weighted Measurement 2. Alignment Tube 5. Hook Bolt 3. Span Rainger Linear 87...

  • Page 88: Modified Alignment Adjustment

    • Sensitivity can be adjusted by repositioning 3. Position 3 - Least Sensitive the connection rod. See Figure 88-3. 4. Continue the Three Tower Method of alignment down the entire length of the machine, make adjustments as necessary to individual towers. 88 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 89: Span Flushing Procedure

    (b) SHUT OFF and LOCK the control panel main power disconnect. FILL OUT the blue (OSHA safety color code) tag and attach to the dis- connect after locking. See Figure 89-2. Figure 89-2 1. Main Disconnect 2. Lock 3. Blue OSHA Tag Rainger Linear 89...
  • Page 90 • After flushing for winterization, ensure the water has been allowed to drain completely before replacing the pipe drains and plugs to prevent freezing and splitting of the pipeline. Figure 90-2 1. Sand Trap Figure 90-3 1. Overhang Drain 90 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 91 • Clean the water shut off valve external filter. See Figure 91-4. Figure 91-1 1. Booster Pump Hose Drain Figure 91-2 1. Cross Filter Figure 91-3 1. Optional Dirty Water Filter Figure 91-4 1. Water Shut Off Valve 2. External Filter Rainger Linear 91...

  • Page 92: Winterization

    Each span should be supported off the end of the previous span with chains to allow for contraction during cold weather. Contact your Valley dealer for other winter storage/parking information and tips. Off Season Storage of Hose Never leave the hose laying in the field during the winter. The hose can be easily covered by snow, mud, or dust and can quickly become damaged by farm equipment.

  • Page 93: Recommended Maintenance

    If replacement parts are needed, use only genuine VALLEY REAL PARTS. Regular Maintenance Time, humidity, vibration, temperature, sand, and machine operation all contribute to wear on your VALLEY irrigation machine. To keep the machine operating properly with a minimum amount of down time, establish a regular preventative maintenance program using the recommended maintenance charts in this section.
  • Page 94 Check the cross bar tube for motion on the stainless steel shaft. Check the ball joints for freedom of movement. Check for cap over modified alignment Replace cap if missing. control rod cotter key and washer. 94 Rainger Linear...
  • Page 95 See the TIRE PRESSURES in the MAIN- TENANCE SECTION. Clean the wheel gearbox vent hole in Vent hole must be kept open to extend the expansion chamber. wheel gearbox seal life. Check the ARAS/EOFS arms for proper operation. Rainger Linear 95...

  • Page 96: Hardware Identification

    325-402 338-406 458-550 387-464 525-629 546-655 740-888 579-695 785-942 818-982 1220 1109-1331 Critical Torque Applications GRADE 5 GRADE 8 SPANS & DRIVE UNITS lb-ft N·m lb-ft N·m Hitch ball bolts 1016.8 1050 1423.6 Wheel lug nuts 169.4 96 Rainger Linear...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM? IS THERE U-JOINT FAILURE ON END REPAIR U-JOINT DID THIS CORRECT THE PROBLEM? TOWER? REPAIR OR REPLACE DID THIS CORRECT THE IS THERE A GEAR BOX FAILURE ON GEAR BOX PROBLEM? END TOWER? CALL VALLEY DEALER Rainger Linear 97...

  • Page 98: Tower Ahead Shut Down

    Tower ahead shut downs typically occur because of a component failure in the tower box. Some causes of tower ahead shut downs are shown below. Call your Valley Dealer to diagnose and repair a tower ahead shut down. Refer to the operation pages of this section or the control panel Owners Manual for other TROUBLE- SHOOTING information.

  • Page 99: Tower Behind Shut Down

    REPAIR U-JOINT DID THIS CORRECT THE TRAILING TOWER? PROBLEM? REPAIR OR REPLACE DID THIS CORRECT THE DID A GEAR BOX FAIL? GEAR BOX PROBLEM? TOWER BOX SWITCH PIVOT ARM CALL VALLEY DEALER BOUND UP? CALL VALLEY DEALER Rainger Linear 99...

  • Page 100: Operation

    Flat or low tire causing misalign- Repair or replace. ment of drive units. Gearbox motor failure. Contact your local Valley dealer. Electrical component failure. Contact your local Valley dealer. Center drive gearbox failure. Repair or replace. Wheel gearbox failure.
  • Page 101 Remove hose stop post and depressed. attempt restart of machine in the same direction of travel. Safety microswitch stuck in the Contact your local Valley dealer. open position. Engine will not rev up to the rated Clogged fuel filters. Replace.
  • Page 102 Check tube lines for blockage. Solenoid valve plugged. Clean solenoid valve passages. Solenoid valve failure. Contact your local Valley dealer. Electrical problem. Contact your local Valley dealer. Side inlet elbow does not rotate Side inlet elbow stop(s) are out of Adjust side inlet elbow stops.
  • Page 103 Hose stop post is not installed. Install the hose stop post. Couplings pull off. Coupling improperly installed. Cut hose and reapply coupling. Excessive mud on hose. Clean mud off of hose and reapply coupling. Rainger Linear 103...

  • Page 104: Electric Primer

    Relief Valve Set Too High Relief Valve Set Too Low At Pump Plugged Vacuum/ Pressure Line Vanes Sticking Running At Too High RPM Vanes Worn (Replace) Shaft Seal (Replace) Dust or Offset Powder in Pump Motor Not Wired Correctly 104 Rainger Linear...

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