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- Page 1 Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation B1025, 1030 3rd Edition, Serial # 370600 April 2005 MAN081 ©2005...
- Page 2 Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation Series B1025 and B1030 are manufactured by Amadas Industries: You can find us on the Web at: www.amadas.com or e-mail us at: amadas@amadas.com P.O. Box 1833 P.O. Box 3687 Suffolk, VA 23439 Albany, GA 31701 (mailing)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reel Rain B10 Series Introduction Table of Contents 1. Safety............. 1 Overview ..........2 Safety Symbols ........3 Safety Guidelines........5 Decals ............. 7 2. Preparation..........9 Overview ..........10 Post Delivery Inspection ....10 Lubrication........11 Gun Cart Setup ........12 Track Gun Cart......... - Page 4 Introduction Reel Rain B10 Series 4. Machine Setup........31 Main Wheels ........65 Towing..........32 Nose Wheel........65 Checklist...........32 Gun Speed ........65 Tow to Field ........33 Gun........... 66 Machine Setup ........35 Nozzles..........67 Position Machine ......35 Tension Adjustments......68 Ready Machine.........36 7.
- Page 5 Reel Rain B10 Series Introduction With origins dating back 1963, Welcome AMADAS Industries and its predecessors have a long history of providing high quality, reliable and innovative equipment for the farming industry. AMADAS equipment is currently at work throughout the United States and in many other AMADAS countries.
- Page 6 Reel Rain Traveler Irrigator! We’re proud A large diameter turntable simplifies of our Reel Rain and the design and reel positioning while an enlarged workmanship that go into every AMADAS opening between the turntable and machine. reel allows greater rewind flexibility.
- Page 7 Reel Rain B10 Series Introduction § When combined with a chopper pump, Large diameter inlet plumbing for lower the Reel Rain can process slurry with a friction loss § solids content of up to 7%. Nelson 100 gun, Nelson 150 gun available for B1030 §...
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Page 8: Safety
Reel Rain B10 Series Safety Safety Overview ............2 Safety Symbols..........3 Safety Guidelines ........5 Decals............7 MAN081 6/3/05... -
Page 9: Overview
Safety Reel Rain B10 Series Careful Lifting Overview Please follow safe lifting procedures when Safety is the responsibility of everyone. installing or removing any equipment. Use Although safety features are incorporated a second person as a helper when into the machine and dangerous areas indicated by the weight of an item. -
Page 10: Safety Symbols
Reel Rain B10 Series Safety Safety Symbols Danger This symbol indicates imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The use of the word DANGER is limited to the most extreme situations. Extreme care should be taken when you are near these areas. - Page 11 Safety Reel Rain B10 Series Safety Alert Symbol This symbol alerts you to possible hazards. Follow the recommended precautions and safe operating procedures. If you have any questions, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer. Safety Instructions Safety features have been designed into the machine with hazardous areas marked.
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Page 12: Safety Guidelines
Reel Rain B10 Series Safety § Do NOT operate the machine with an Safety Guidelines inlet pressure exceeding 150 PSI. § Lower the stabilizer legs and jack prior to towing out the hose. § Periodically check all nuts and bolts for tightness. - Page 13 Safety Reel Rain B10 Series When performing maintenance on this machine: § Do NOT make adjustments or attempt any maintenance while the machine is in operation. § ALWAYS engage the reel brake before attempting maintenance adjustments. § Do NOT change gun nozzles while there is water pressure in the system.
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Page 14: Decals
Reel Rain B10 Series Safety Decals Safety decals identify specific hazards and general safety. Please note the following about the decals: § Keep them clean and legible. § Never remove a safety decal from the machine. § When you replace a part with a safety decal, also replace that decal. - Page 15 Safety Reel Rain B10 Series NOTES: 6/3/05 MAN081...
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Page 16: Preparation
Reel Rain B10 Series Preparation Preparation Overview ..........10 Post Delivery Inspection ......10 Lubrication ...........11 Gun Cart Setup........12 Track Gun Cart ........12 Attach Gun Cart ........13 Adjust Gun Cart Width......16 Attach Gun ...........17 Final Inspection ........18 Inspection Checklist......18 MAN081 6/3/05... -
Page 17: Overview
Preparation Reel Rain B10 Series setting up your gun cart and making sure Overview all necessary items are lubricated. Your Reel Rain irrigator has been carefully prepared for shipping. When you first To ensure many years of efficient use, receive your machine, you need to... -
Page 18: Lubrication
Reel Rain B10 Series Preparation Lubrication 1. Lubricate all grease fittings with a good grade of general purpose grease (see Chapter Maintenance, locations of grease fittings). 2. Grease the slide assembly on the rear Lubricate slide traverse frame. This includes both the side rails and the traverse chain boss track (top and middle photos). -
Page 19: Gun Cart Setup
Preparation Reel Rain B10 Series Gun Cart Setup Track Gun Cart Before connecting the gun cart, check its alignment by tracking it as follows: 1. Roll the gun cart down a straight line on Bolts level ground, approximately 20 feet. -
Page 20: Attach Gun Cart
Reel Rain B10 Series Preparation Attach Gun Cart 1. Inspect the hose end and the gun cart Check Victaulic inlet (top photo) for excessive deposits of clamp galvanizing material gasket groove sealing surfaces or in the victaulic clamp and inlet grooves. - Page 21 Preparation Reel Rain B10 Series Attach Gun Cart 7. Apply grease to the surface of the victaulic gasket (top photo) and slide it onto the coupler in the hose. 8. Raise the end of the hose and line up the hose coupler and the gun cart coupler.
- Page 22 Reel Rain B10 Series Preparation Attach Gun Cart 12. Attach the gun cart lift chains (top photo) to the gun cart. 13. Raise the gun cart using the hand winch Safety chains (middle photo). 14. Raise the stabilizer legs and make sure pins are in place (bottom photo).
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Page 23: Adjust Gun Cart Width
Preparation Reel Rain B10 Series Attach Gun Cart 15. Attach the safety chain and lower the gun cart so that the chain is bearing the load instead of the winch cable (photo). NOTE! Do NOT transport the Reel Rain without the safety chain in place. If the... -
Page 24: Attach Gun
Reel Rain B10 Series Preparation Attach Gun 1. Inspect the gun mounting flange on the top of the gun cart (top photo); it should be smooth. If it is not, the gasket will never seal between the gun and gun mounting flange, which will result in leaks. -
Page 25: Final Inspection
Preparation Reel Rain B10 Series Inspection Checklist Final Inspection After performing post-delivery inspection and lubrication described on the ü Check all shields. Do NOT operate previous page, make sure to do all the unless all shields are in place. items on the inspection checklist. -
Page 26: Operation Overview
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Overview Operation Overview Reel Rain Operation ........20 Performance........20 Equipment Applications .......20 Guns.............20 Display ..........21 Application Rate........21 Hose Indicator........22 Hose Shape .........22 Charts ............23 Engine Speed Setting B1025 ....23 Engine Speed Settings for B1030 ..24 Gross Application B1025.....25 Gross Application B1030.....26... -
Page 27: Reel Rain Operation
Reel Rain B10 Series Step 2. Reel Rain Operation Powered by the engine, the drum rotates AMADAS Reel Rains are hard hose to reel the hose back in, pulling the gun traveler irrigators. They have been cart along the hose’s path. As the hose... -
Page 28: Display
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Overview To use the charts: Display A “Tiny Tachometer” display unit is 1. Determine the ring size of your gun. It standard on the engine driven Reel Rain. should be marked. The display shows the RPM speed at which the engine is running. -
Page 29: Hose Indicator
Operation Overview Reel Rain B10 Series Example: Look at the chart for the Hose Shape Engine Speed Settings for B1030. To Note that the Reel Rain hose shape achieve the 1.7 feet per minute ground changes slightly when the water pressure speed, you need to be in first gear, is turned off. -
Page 30: Charts
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Overview Charts Engine Speed Setting B1025 ENGINE SPEED SETTINGS FOR THE B1025 IRRIGATOR SPEED GEAR PULLEY ENGINE SPEED GEAR PULLEY ENGINE 1.00 OUTER 2290 5.00 MIDDLE 3600 1.25 OUTER 2860 5.50 INNER 2230 1.50 OUTER 3430 6.00... -
Page 31: Engine Speed Setting B1030
Operation Overview Reel Rain B10 Series Engine Speed Settings for B1030 ENGINE SPEED SETTINGS FOR THE B1030 IRRIGATOR SPEED GEAR PULLEY ENGINE SPEED GEAR PULLEY ENGINE 1.00 OUTER 1930 5.00 MIDDLE 3040 1.25 OUTER 2410 5.50 MIDDLE 3340 1.50 OUTER 2890 6.00... -
Page 32: Gross Application B1025
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Overview Gross Application B1025 GROSS APPLICATION DEPTH VS. GROUND SPEED MODEL B1025G4 W/ NELSON SR100-24 GUN & RING NOZZLES RING ELBOW GALLONS PER RECOMMENDED APPLICATION DEPTH (IN INCHES) VS. GROUND SPEED (IN FEET PER MINUTE) -
Page 33: Gross Application B1030
Operation Overview Reel Rain B10 Series Gross Application B1030 GROSS APPLICATION DEPTH VS. GROUND SPEED MODEL B1030G4 W/ NELSON SR100-24 GUN & RING NOZZLES RING ELBOW GALLONS PER RECOMMENDED APPLICATION DEPTH (IN INCHES) VS. GROUND SPEED (IN FEET PER MINUTE) -
Page 34: Gross Application B1030 150 Gun
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Overview Gross Application Rate 1030 150 Gun GROSS APPLICATION DEPTH VS. GROUND SPEED MODEL B1030 W/ NELSON SR150-24 GUN & RING NOZZLES RING ELBOW GALLONS PER RECOMMENDED APPLICATION DEPTH (IN INCHES) VS. GROUND SPEED (IN FEET PER MINUTE) -
Page 35: Average Application Rate 100 Gun
Operation Overview Reel Rain B10 Series Average Application Rate 100 Gun AVERAGE APPLICATION RATE DATA FOR NELSON SR100 GUN @ 24 DEGREES FOR VARIOUS RING SIZES, PRESSURES AND ARCS OF THROW BASED ON PUBLISHED PERFORMANCE DATA FROM NELSON IRRIGATION RING... -
Page 36: Average Application Rate 150 Gun
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Overview Average Application Rate 150 Gun AVERAGE APPLICATION RATE DATA FOR NELSON SR100 GUN @ 24 DEGREES FOR VARIOUS RING SIZES, PRESSURES AND ARCS OF THROW BASED ON PUBLISHED PERFORMANCE DATA FROM NELSON IRRIGATION RING... - Page 37 Operation Overview Reel Rain B10 Series NOTES: 6/3/05 MAN081...
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Page 38: Machine Setup
Reel Rain B10 Series Machine Setup Machine Setup Towing .............32 Checklist ..........32 Tow to Field .........33 Machine Setup.........35 Position Machine .........35 Ready Machine ........36 Set Up Gun Cart ........37 Connect Hose........38 Pull Out Hose........39 Connect to Water Supply.....40 Make Adjustments .......40... -
Page 39: Towing
Machine Set up Reel Rain B10 Series Towing Carefully follow all towing instructions to make sure your Reel Rain is towed safely. Checklist ü Always remove water from the machine before towing long distances. ü Never tow the machine at speeds in excess of 3 MPH with water or 20 MPH when empty. -
Page 40: Tow To Field
Reel Rain B10 Series Machine Setup Tow to Field NOTE! Before towing the Reel Rain to the field, make sure the gun cart is attached, stabilizer legs raised, and the turntable rotated pinned described on the previous page. Engaged 1. Engage the drum brake (top photo). - Page 41 Machine Set up Reel Rain B10 Series Tow to Field 6. Turn off the fuel valve on the carburetor (top photo) and the ignition switch under the gas tank (bottom photo). NOTE! On the optional five-gallon tank, a fuel shutoff valve is located on the bottom of the black plastic tank.
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Page 42: Machine Setup
Reel Rain B10 Series Machine Setup Machine Setup Position Machine After you have placed your machine in the desired lane position and detached the Jack handle tractor: 1. Pull out the pin on the jack drop leg and lower the leg to the ground. -
Page 43: Ready Machine
Machine Set up Reel Rain B10 Series Ready Machine 1. Remove each pin and throw down the stabilizer legs, making sure they are firmly embedded in the ground. 2. Verify that the machine is in neutral (top photo). 3. Disengage the brake (bottom photo). -
Page 44: Set Up Gun Cart
Reel Rain B10 Series Machine Setup Set Up Gun Cart 1. Using the hand winch, raise the gun cart slightly and release the safety chain holding the gun cart in place (top photo). 2. Lower the gun cart with the hand winch. -
Page 45: Connect Hose
Machine Set up Reel Rain B10 Series Connect Hose 1. Connect the infeed hose to the machine inlet. 2. Position the opposite end as far away from the irrigator as possible. NOTE! Do NOT connect the infeed hose to the water source at this time. -
Page 46: Pull Out Hose
Reel Rain B10 Series Machine Setup Pull Out Hose 1. If not already done, disconnect the tractor from the irrigator. Engaged 2. Hook the tractor up to the gun cart. Disengaged 3. Make sure the drum brake is disengaged. Do NOT attempt to pull out the hose with the brake engaged (top photo). -
Page 47: Connect To Water Supply
Machine Set up Reel Rain B10 Series Connect to Water Supply 1. Tighten the hose on the drum if necessary. 2. Connect the infeed hose to the water supply. CAUTION!! Never lean over riser! NOTE! For best performance, try to minimize the kinking of the infeed hose. -
Page 48: Operation
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Operation Machine Operation ........42 Pre-Operation Checklist ......42 Automatic Cutoff Bar......43 3-Speed Transmission......44 Speed Chart.........44 Operation ..........46 Shift Gears During a Pull .....51 Run Termination ........53 End the Run .........54 Rewind Hose with PTO Shaft....57 MAN081... -
Page 49: Machine Operation
Operation Reel Rain B10 Series Pre-Operation Checklist Machine Operation Follow the procedures described in this ü Do NOT operate the Reel Rain at section operating your machine. temperatures below 32ºF. If the Before beginning, carefully review the pre- temperature will drop below operation checklist. -
Page 50: Automatic Cutoff Bar
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Automatic Cutoff Bar Before operating your machine, read the information below on how the cutoff bar functions. For information on making adjustments to the cutoff bar, refer to Chapter 6, Adjustments. IMPORTANT! It is important that the cutoff bar function correctly. -
Page 51: 3-Speed Transmission
Operation Reel Rain B10 Series 3-Speed Transmission Speed Chart To avoid excessive wear and tear on the The speed chart indicates the speed range 3-speed transmission, it is important that and gear the transmission needs to be in you follow the recommended shifting to achieve the desired speed. - Page 52 Reel Rain B10 Series Operation MAN081 6/3/05...
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Page 53: Operation
Operation Reel Rain B10 Series Operation 1. Open the water supply valve gradually and allow the water to flow to the irrigator. Oil dipstick CAUTION! Do NOT suddenly supply high pressure water to the system. Instead, allow the pressure to build up slowly. This will help avoid water hammer, which can rupture pipes, hoses and/or seals. - Page 54 Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Operation NOTE! If the automatic cutoff bar is not fully disengaged, engine equipped) will not start. Engaged Disengaged 6. Pull idler handle clockwise disengage the belt (top photo). 7. Verify that the transmission is in neutral (middle photo).
- Page 55 Operation Reel Rain B10 Series Operation 9. Turn the engine switch to “ON” (top photo). NOTE! If your Reel Rain is equipped with an optional five-gallon gas tank, you also need to flip the fuel cut-off valve on the gas tank to “ON.”...
- Page 56 Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Operation CAUTION! Engaged Do Not operate the irrigator if the automatic cutoff does not shut the Disengaged engine off. Serious machine damage will occur if the drum continues to rotate after the hose has been retrieved.
- Page 57 Operation Reel Rain B10 Series Operation 20. Turn the idler handle counterclockwise to re-engage the belt. If you need to change the gears during the pull, refer to page 51. Engaged Disengaged 21. Throttle the engine RPM back up. CAUTION! Do Not operate the engine below 1800 RPM.
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Page 58: Shift Gears During A Pull
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Shift Gears During a Pull IMPORTANT! Special care must be taken to remove all load from the Engaged machine without allowing it to backlash. Disengaged 1. Bring the engine speed back to idle (1800 RPM). - Page 59 Operation Reel Rain B10 Series Shift Gears During a Pull 6. Using the gear selector, shift into the new gear. The shifter may not go into gear easily. IMPORTANT! Engaged Disengaged § Do NOT apply force to the shifter, as the engine will be turning the input shaft to the transmission.
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Page 60: Run Termination
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Instructions for using a PTO shaft to Run Termination rewind the hose begin on page 57. You The time needed to complete a run can use the optional PTO shaft that is depends on the retrieval speed and hose available with the Reel Rain or any other length. -
Page 61: End The Run
Operation Reel Rain B10 Series End the Run 1. Allow the gun to irrigate the land at the lane end. This is necessary to maintain even distribution of water over the entire length of the gun cart movement. Water is usually run for at least 10-15 minutes to prevent dry spots at the end of the field. - Page 62 Reel Rain B10 Series Operation End the Run 5. Check the pressure gauge. When the water pressure falls to 0 (zero) (top photo), disconnect the infeed hose from the machine and water source. 6. Roll the infeed hose up and store in the machine tongue.
- Page 63 Operation Reel Rain B10 Series End the Run 12. Raise the stabilizer legs and secure with pins (top photo). 13. Rotate the machine if required. Remove the pin securing the turntable. Rotate the turntable so that the sides of the drum reel are parallel to the wheels.
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Page 64: Rewind The Hose With Pto Shaft
Reel Rain B10 Series Operation Rewind Hose with PTO Shaft These instructions are necessary only if you choose not to allow the gun cart to be completely pulled in by the Reel Rain drive system. NOTE! When you wind up the hose with PTO rewind, it is desirable to have water pressure in the hose. - Page 65 Operation Reel Rain B10 Series Rewind Hose with PTO Shaft 5. Connect an appropriately-sized PTO shaft to a standard tractor with 540 PM speed. Engaged CAUTION! Disengaged Do NOT operate above 1/3 PTO speed. Do NOT use a PTO shaft with less than a four-foot collapsed length.
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Page 66: Adjustments
Reel Rain B10 Series Adjustments Adjustments Overview ..........60 Automatic Shutoff ........60 Compensation Adjustment ......61 Level Wind Timing ........62 Gun Carts ..........64 Drain.............64 Main Wheels ........65 Nose Wheel .........65 Gun Speed ...........65 Gun ............66 Nozzles ..........67 Tension Adjustments ......68 MAN081 6/3/05... -
Page 67: Overview
Adjustments Reel Rain B10 Series 4. If the shutoff bar still does not work, Overview you may have to replace the switch. This chapter provides information for making basic adjustments on the Reel Rain after it is put into operation. -
Page 68: Compensation Adjustment
Reel Rain B10 Series Adjustments adjustment is needed, loosen the bolts on Compensation Adjustment this piece, rotate the entire assembly, and The compensation system automatically re-tighten the bolts. controls the retrieval speed of the hose to within a few percentage points of the original set speed over the course of the run. -
Page 69: Level Wind Timing
Adjustments Reel Rain B10 Series Level Wind Timing The level wind timing must be properly adjusted for the hose to coil back on the reel Gooseneck correctly. Check the timing when you use the Reel Rain for the first time and at least once every three months. - Page 70 Reel Rain B10 Series Adjustments Level Wind Timing 4. Adjust the traverse cradle as follows: Remove the #40 level wind drive chain that runs from the drum center to the level wind gearbox (top and middle photos). Chain Adjust the traverse cradle so that tensioner the center of the hose is ¼“...
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Page 71: Gun Carts
Adjustments Reel Rain B10 Series Gun Carts Reel Rain gun carts are equipped with an adjustable nose wheel variably spaced main wheels. The adjustable nose wheel allows the cart to be adjusted to roll straight so that the cart will follow behind the hose properly. -
Page 72: Main Wheels
Reel Rain B10 Series Adjustments Main Wheels Adjust the main wheels as follows: 1. Loosen the bolts and remove the slow Measure moving vehicle sign. from center 2. Pull wheel arms out or push together to desired width. Make sure each arm is extended the same amount by measuring from the center of the gun support. -
Page 73: Gun
Adjustments Reel Rain B10 Series Your B10 series Reel Rain has been equipped with a Nelson gun. Gun nozzles and/or rings can be changed to vary the volume of water discharged at any given pressure. Larger nozzles or ring sizes have higher discharge rates than smaller nozzles or rings at the same pressure. -
Page 74: Nozzles
Reel Rain B10 Series Adjustments Nozzles CAUTION! Make sure the water pressure is off of the machine before changing a nozzle. Attempting to change a nozzle while the gun is under pressure could result in serious injury. Nozzle 1. Unscrew the ring holder on the end of the nozzle. -
Page 75: Tension Adjustments
Adjustments Reel Rain B10 Series Tension Adjustments following photos show tension adjustments that can be made for the Reel Rain. These are explained in greater detail in Chapter 7, Maintenance. Tensioner #80 Traverse chain for level wind Tensioner #40 Drive chain for level wind gearbox... -
Page 76: Maintenance
Reel Rain B10 Series Maintenance Maintenance Performing Maintenance ......70 Lubrication ..........71 Chains ..........72 Drum Support Bearing......73 Gearboxes Inlet Spindle Thrust Washer/Inlet Swivel .............75 Primary Shaft Bearing ......76 Traverse Assembly......77 Wheel Bearings/Gun Cart....78 Wheel Bearings/Reel Rain ....78 Preventative Maintenance.......79 Checklist ..........79 Drive Chain ..........80... -
Page 77: Performing Maintenance
Maintenance Reel Rain B10 Series Performing Maintenance CAUTION We strongly recommend that you perform regular maintenance on your Reel Rain Please follow safety irrigator to help ensure efficient and safe recommendations when you perform operation. any maintenance on the Reel Rain,... -
Page 78: Lubrication
Reel Rain B10 Series Maintenance schedule is described in more detail Lubrication beginning on the next page. Lubricate your Reel Rain according to the schedule below. Each item on the Lubrication Schedule Every 2 Location Type of Lubricant Daily Monthly... -
Page 79: Chains
Maintenance Reel Rain B10 Series Chains Lubricate § 30 weight oil § Monthly Lubricate chains each month with Chain standard 30 weight oil. IMPORTANT! NEVER grease the drum Chain drive chain. Greasing this chain will cause the chain to slip and will adversely affect performance. -
Page 80: Drum Support Bearing
Reel Rain B10 Series Maintenance Drum Support Bearing Grease fitting Lubricate § Use multi-purpose grease § Weekly § 2 pumps Grease fitting MAN081 6/3/05... -
Page 81: Gearboxes
Maintenance Reel Rain B10 Series Gearboxes Main drive Lubricate gearbox § Change oil yearly § 90 weight oil Sight glass Main drive gearbox grease fitting The following two gearboxes are located on behind with Reel Rain: shield Check every time you §... -
Page 82: Inlet Spindle Thrust Washer/Inlet Swivel
Reel Rain B10 Series Maintenance Inlet Spindle Thrust Washer/Inlet Swivel Lubricate § Weekly § Use multi-purpose grease § 6 pumps in plastic block weekly Grease fitting There are two lubrication applications on the inlet plumbing: § The inlet swivel (or elbow) has a grease fitting that needs to be greased weekly. -
Page 83: Primary Shaft Bearing
Maintenance Reel Rain B10 Series Primary Shaft Bearing Grease fitting Lubricate § Weekly § 2 pumps 6/3/05 MAN081... -
Page 84: Traverse Assembly
Reel Rain B10 Series Maintenance Traverse Assembly Slider rod Lubricate § Every two weeks § Use multi-purpose grease 1. Lubricate the chain slider assembly on the rear of the traverse frame. 2. Lubricate grease point with multi-purpose grease. 3. Lubricate the surface of the slide rod. -
Page 85: Wheel Bearings/Gun Cart
Maintenance Reel Rain B10 Series Wheel Bearings/Gun Cart Lubricate § Daily § Wheel bearing grease Before each use, pump grease into the grease fittings on the gun cart large wheels. The fitting will pop out when enough grease Grease fitting has been inserted. -
Page 86: Preventative Maintenance
Reel Rain B10 Series Maintenance Preventative Maintenance checklist below lists general preventative maintenance that should be performed every six months. Routine, general inspection and repair is necessary to increase the service life of the machine. More detailed preventative maintenance is described beginning on the next page. -
Page 87: Drive Chain
Maintenance Reel Rain B10 Series Drive Chain The drive chain is located behind the safety shield. Adjust the tension of the drive chain so that there is approximately ½ inch of sag. Drive To adjust chain: chain behind 1. Remove the safety shield. -
Page 88: Engine
Reel Rain B10 Series Maintenance Engine If your Reel Rain is powered by a gas engine, refer to the maintenance section of the Owner’s Manual. Regular maintenance should be performed on the air cleaner, spark plugs, and engine oil. NOTE! It is very important that the oil be changed according to the instructions in the engine Owner’s Manual. -
Page 89: Stabilizer Legs
Maintenance Reel Rain B10 Series Stabilizer Legs Regular inspection will keep the legs in good operating condition. 1. Inspect the legs for damage or missing parts. 2. Repair or replace as required. Tires Maintain tire pressure at 50 PSI on the Reel Rain tires. -
Page 90: Traverse Chain
Reel Rain B10 Series Maintenance Traverse Chain Adjust so that the sag of the chain at the midpoint of the machine is less than ½ inch. You should be able to squeeze the two chains together in the midpoint when properly adjusted. -
Page 91: Off-Season Storage
Maintenance Reel Rain B10 Series Off-Season Storage Make sure you perform all items on this list every time the irrigator is put away for storage. ü Drain all water from the Reel Rain ü Drain all fuel from the tank and as follows: carburetor. -
Page 92: Troubleshooting
Reel Rain B10 Series Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Engine is not setup properly Refer to the Owner’s Manual Engine will not start. (out of gas, low oil, fouled for the engine. spark plug, etc.) Automatic cutoff bar is not Pull the bar out. - Page 93 Maintenance Reel Rain B10 Series Problem Cause Correction Check the gun cart. Add weight if necessary, or extend Gun cart.has fallen over. the width between the two tires. Adjust the nose wheel Gun cart is not tracking in a steering. Refer to Chapter 2, straight line.
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