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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model Chassis Sizes T23/720 (Turbine Drive) 700 South Schrader Avenue P.O. Box 290 Havana, IL 62644 Phone (309)543-4425 Fax (309)543-4945 www.Kifco.com T23_AA_Operator Manual_2014 Revised 08/2014...
- Page 2 The warranty specifically excludes: Alterations or modifications to any part of your new machine not previously approved by Kifco in writing. Irrigation tube that is longer, larger in diameter, or made from non-approved materials will void the war- ranty on the entire machine.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Controls Handling the Polyethylene Tube Assembly Lubrication Start-up & Operation 10-25 Step-by-Step Operation 10-14 Depth of Water Speed Compensation Travel Speed Indicator (Taky) 17-21 Turbine Speed Settings 22-23 Safety Shut Stopping Water-Reel PTO Rewind Maintenance & Adjustments 26-30 Compensator Turbine Seal &... -
Page 4: Safety
The owner is responsible for: Reading and understanding this manual and video. If any instructions remain unclear contact your local dealer or Kifco for further instructions. Operating the machine strictly according to prescribed limitations. ... - Page 5 Safety Decals All Ag-Rain Water Reels are supplied with a variety of safety decals. These decals must be proper- ly maintained, including replacing any that become illegible or are missing. When replacing safety decals, make sure to install them into the cor- rect location as outlined in this manual.
- Page 6 Safety Decals To Disengage Drive (Pull Cart Out) The clutch pin should be locked into the groove when in the disengaged position. To Engage Drive (Run Machine) Engage the drive system by pulling out the clutch pin and turning it counter- clockwise to the unlocked position.
- Page 7 Safety Precautions Learn To Be a Safe Operator Read This Manual Know the controls on the Water-Reel and how to stop the water supply. Do not allow anyone to operate this Water-Reel without proper instruction. General Precautions Never attempt to service the Water-Reel while it is operating.
- Page 8 Safety Precautions Learn To Be a Safe Operator Keep Hands and Clothing Away Do not reach into any part of the Water-Reel while it is in operation. All operators and spectators should keep a safe distance from all moving parts during operation.
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Page 9: Controls
Machine Controls Photo 1 Anti-Return Pawl Photo 1 Turntable Lock Pin Screw Jack Turntable Lock Pin (See Photo 1) Photo 2 Anti-Return Pawl Spool Brake Adjustment Knob (See Photo 1) Spool Break Adjustment (Opposite side of machine - See Photo 2) Stabilizer Leg Lock Pin Retraction Engage/Disengage Clutch Pin Compensator Bar/Shut Off Bar... -
Page 10: Handling The Polyethylene Tube
Polyethylene Tube Precautions for Handling The polyethylene irrigation tube is a durable product that will operate reliably for many years if handled properly and given a reasonable amount of care. Medium Density Polyethylene is a semi-rigid product that retains its shape when it is not pressurized but can also be wound on a drum or spool without damage. -
Page 11: Assembly
Polyethylene Tube Precautions for Handling If your machine is exhibiting signs of miswrapping, or loose tube see the Maintenance Section, Page 28. Note: If the tube is pulled out in an arc to follow a contour or to avoid an obstacle, the arc should be very gradual. -
Page 12: Lubrication
Lubrication Water Resistant Grease (Figures 1-3, 5 & 6) To keep your Water-Reel operating efficiently, it is important to lubricate it at the designated locations after no more than 100 operating hours or a minimum once per season. Water resistant grease should be utilized. Oil (Figure 4) The gearbox must be kept full of SAE 90 oil. -
Page 13: Start-Up & Operation
Start Up & Operation Start-Up & Operation Procedure Successful operation of the Water-Reel irrigation system depends a great deal on the operator’s understand- ing of the proper pullout and start-up procedure. Do not attempt to operate this Water-Reel until you read and understand the preceding section titled “Precautions when Handling the Polyethylene Tube”! Step-by Step Operation 1. - Page 14 Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued 2. Lower the stabilizer legs. Remove the cotter pin to the slide bolt holding the stabilizer leg in position while holding the handle. Lower each leg into the ground and firmly stomp them into the ground. Replace the slide bolt &...
- Page 15 Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued Rotate the hand wheel counter-clockwise. This will take pressure off the pawl so that it can be lifted. Once pressure is relieved, flip the pawl up into place. Important! Be careful not to turn the shaft too far. Over- rotating may cause the coils of tube to become loose or tangled.
- Page 16 Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued 10. Verify that the coils of tube remaining on the drum are both coiled and packed tightly (photo). If they are not use the hand crank and PTO input on the gearbox to tighten them.
- Page 17 Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued 16. Confirm the sprinkler is operating as expected and in the desired arc. The arc of the sprinkler will affect the precipitation application of the system. Note the “Precip Rate” column on the performance guide lo- cated on the Water-Reel.
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Page 18: Depth Of Water
Start Up & Operation Depth of Water The depth of water applied by the Water-Reel is regulated by the speed of the sprinkler moving across the ground and the rate of water being discharged by the sprinkler head. The sprinkler nozzle size and the water pressure at the sprinkler determine the rate of water discharged. -
Page 19: Speed Compensation
Start Up & Operation Speed Compensation Speed compensation is necessary for uniform application of water. The buildup of tube on the spool gives the spool a larger effective circumference with each layer. With a constant speed of rotation, each layer of tube on the spool makes a significant increase in the rate of sprinkler cart retraction speed during the irrigation run. -
Page 20: Travel Speed Indicator (Taky)
Start Up & Operation Travel Speed Indicator The travel speed indicator (Taky) displays the ground speed of the sprinkler cart, amount of hose pulled off machine and layers of tube on spool. The speed is shown in feet per hour for more information refer to taky manual. - Page 21 Start Up & Operation Travel Speed Indicator: The travel speed indicator (Taky) displays the ground speed of the sprinkler cart, amount of hose pulled off ma- chine and layers of tube on spool. Please carefully review the following instruction regarding the operation and configuration of the Taky.
- Page 22 Taky - Operation Display Length Length of tube pulled out from 0.00ft to the full amount of tube. This measure can exceed 100% of the tube length do to stretching of the MDPE. Speed Displays the speed of pullout or re- traction in Ft/Hr.
- Page 23 Taky Operation - Configuration Cont. Language + or - to select Language OK to Confirm Units + or - to select Units OK to Confirm Base + or - to select Base Ok to Confirm ...
- Page 24 Taky Operation - Advanced Configuration Manual Mode Manual Configuration Mode – If your Base size was not selected and MAN was entered, manual- ly enter the Base specifications Drum Diameter + or - to select OK to Confirm Drum Width + or - to select OK to Confirm Number of Rack Teeth...
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Page 25: Turbine Speed Settings
Start Up & Operation Select the proper turbine/gearbox v-belt pulley and gearbox range combination. Caution! Always make sure the Turbine is stopped before making any changes to the turbine and gearbox pulley settings. Turbine Speed Settings: Refer to the speed range chart for correct selection by utilizing the following steps: 1. -
Page 26: Safety Shut
Start Up & Operation Caution! The correct belt position must be used to prevent excessive turbine pressure loss. The life expectancy of the turbine motor bearings and seal will be substantially shortened if the turbine is allowed to run faster than necessary (10 psi maximum loss). This is accomplished as follows: 1. -
Page 27: Stopping Water-Reel
Start Up & Operation Stopping the Water-Reel: As the guncart nears complete retraction, it pushes the stop bar on the hose retention bar, hitting the stop lever, shutting down the turbine and stopping retraction. To ensure proper operation of the hose retention bar, check the following and make adjustments if needed: With the tube fully rewound onto the spool, check the position of the actuator bolt. -
Page 28: Pto Rewind
PTO Rewind Your Kifco Ag-Rain Water-Reel is equipped with a PTO spline (540 rpm) for emergency retraction. If it is neces- sary to retract the tube with the PTO shaft this should always be done with the tube under pressure – water running. -
Page 29: Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance & Adjustments Danger! All power sources including water pumps must be disconnected and secured before performing any maintenance or adjustments on your water-Reel. Failure to dis- connect all power sources before performing maintenance or adjustments may result in machine damage, personal injury, or death. Compensator Adjustment: 1. -
Page 30: Turbine Seal & Bearing Replacement
Maintenance & Adjustments AA Turbine Seal & Bearing Replacement T23_AA_Operator Manual_2014 Revised 08/2014... - Page 31 Maintenance & Adjustments Level Wind Timing Proper timing of the levelwind mechanism is essential for the successful operation of the Water-Reel. Improp- er levelwind timing will result in mis-wrapped tube. Travel will be interrupted because the auto compensa- tion/shut-off bar will stop the drive system in order to prevent damage to the irrigation tube. Warning! Do not continue to operate if the tube is not winding properly! Operation of a machine that is not winding properly may result in machine damage or personal injury.
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Page 32: Levelwind Timing
Maintenance & Adjustments Level Wind Timing The machine must be timed prior to first run! 1. Pull all the irrigation tube out from the Water-Reel. The elbow to which the tube is fastened must be 45 degrees behind the axle centerline on the bottom of the spool (See levelwind timing diagram). Be espe- cially careful not to pull the tube off the elbow. -
Page 33: Traveler Speed Indicator (Taky)
Maintenance & Adjustments Taky Maintenance Battery Replacement Only use 1.5v alkaline batteries (AA). Rechargea- ble batteries are not compatible with this sys- tem. Remove the 4 screws from the cover. Replace the batteries. Press the reset button to restart the circuit. ... -
Page 34: Sprinkler Cart & Cart Lift
Maintenance & Adjustments Sprinkler Cart Lift The sprinkler cart lift uses a cable winch frame for transport. The only adjustment required is to locate the lift points (cable winch or chain attachments) from side to side. The lift points should be exactly in line with the sprinkler cart at the end of the run. -
Page 35: Pe Tube Fittings & Mending
Maintenance & Adjustments Installing Polyethylene Tube Fittings Danger! Installing fittings or repairing polyethylene tube used on your Water-Reel is haz- ardous! The tube has a shape memory from being coiled on a reel and will coil back with great force as the tube is released from one end or severed. This condition poses a seri- ous hazard to personnel and/or property. - Page 36 Maintenance & Adjustments Screw-in Tube Menders Cut the hose on either side of the damaged area, and make good Step 1: straight cuts. Use a block of wood or soft hammer to tap the collar fully on to the end of the hose. Step 2: Chamfer the hose internally with a knife or coarse file so that the end of the screw-in mender will enter the hose.
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Page 37: Winterization & Storage
Maintenance & Adjustments Winterizing and Storage Winterizing Be certain that the drain valve or ball plug on the sprinkler cart body is open and the sprinkler cart is lowered from the sprinkler cart lift so that all water is drained from the sprinkler cart. Disconnect the sprinkler cart from the end of the irrigation tube to be sure all of the water is out. -
Page 38: Specifications
Weight w/ Water 2,800 The Sprinkler Cart Specifications provided are based on the sprin- kler supplied as standard by Kifco, Inc. If a different sprinkler is being used this information may not be correct. All dimensions are approximate! Ag-Rain Water-Reel Retraction Speed Range (Feet per Hour) -
Page 39: Optional Equipment
(not included with this kit). Also the pipeline to the Water-Reel must have a pressure rating high enough to tolerate the total pump head. Notice: Kifco, Inc. accepts no responsibil- ity for any consequential damage resulting from improper installation or operation of this device. -
Page 40: Warranty
Warranty KIFCO products are warranted to the original user for a period of one year from the date of his purchase in- voice, that the equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship subject to the following con-... - Page 41 PENSES, OR CLAIMS FOR INDEMNIFICATION, BY REASON OF ANY DEFECT IN THE EQUIPMENT OR ITS MANUFACTURE, DE- SIGN OR FUNCTIONING, OR ANY INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE EQUIPMENT. No agent or representative of KIFCO or any of its dealerships has authority to waive, alter or add to the printed provisions of this warranty and limitations of liability.
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