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Rain-Flo Irrigation 2570 Operating Manual

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MANUAL
MODEL 2570
RAISED BED PLASTIC MULCH LAYER

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Summary of Contents for Rain-Flo Irrigation 2570

  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL MODEL 2570 RAISED BED PLASTIC MULCH LAYER...
  • Page 2 Table Of Contents Bed Height....... . 6 Bed Press ....... . 7 Bed Width .
  • Page 3 Do not adjust the machine when it is moving. Do not stand on machine. Do not sit on machine except designated seat. Tractor operator is responsible for extra worker(s) around machine. Rain-Flo Irrigation is not responsible for accidents if any should occur.
  • Page 4 2570 Features • 70 HP FWD Minimum Tractor Size • Minimum Row Centers; 50” with 3’ or 60” with 4’ Plastic • Adjustable Plastic Width from 3’ to 4’ • Adjustable Bed Height from 3” to 7” • Adjustable Tension Brake on Plastic Roll Carriers •...
  • Page 5 Getting Started Before laying plastic, you may want to try out the machine by making beds only so you get the feel of the machine. Adjust 3-point top link on tractor to level the machine. Let the machine down fully and regulate the amount of soil in front of the machine with the length of the 3-point top link.
  • Page 6 Bed Height Adjustment Bed height is adjusted by lifting and lowering the bed press. Use label ruler behind pin indicator (top of pin) located on both sides of the ma- chine to determine bed height(See Below). To adjust bed height, release the lock handles. Raising the bed is done by two people lifting the deck by hand, or by slowly driving forward with the 3-point hitch in down position.
  • Page 7 Bed Width Adjustment The bed press has adjustable side plates (photo at bottom). These must be adjusted according to bed height by releasing the bolt and sliding the side plates in or out at the slot. Make sure bolts are tight to keep them from slipping.
  • Page 8 Installing Plastic Rolls To install plastic rolls, place them on top of rollers (A). Pull end of plastic down in between rollers and underneath bottom roller (B). Secure plastic and drip tape at end of row. Only feed from one roll at a time. Plastic Plastic Roll...
  • Page 9 Press Wheel Adjustment Press wheels need to run at the bottom of the trench and not on the side to stretch the plastic properly. To adjust, loosen T-handle and make in or out changes as needed. Tilt the front of the press wheel on an inward angle to stretch the plastic.
  • Page 10 Trench Opener Adjustment Trench openers are used to cut a trench along the sides of the bed. This will give a ‘cup’ at the edge of the bed to prevent the plastic from blowing off. If bed height is adjusted, the trench opener has to be adjusted accordingly.
  • Page 11 Cover Disk Adjustments Cover disks and dirt shields are marked right and left side (stand- ing in back). Install shields as marked, with snap pin towards the center of the bed. Set disks on a 45 degree angle; make in or out adjustment as needed.
  • Page 12 Side Shovel Adjustment Depth Adjustment The side shovels are used to loosen more soil for the cover disks. Adjust so that the shovel is approximately 1” to 2” below bed formers. Adjust shovel shank in or out so they are in line with cover disks. Notice the amount of soil side shovel is...
  • Page 13 AUTO RO-TRAK *Ro-trak has the most benefits on hillsides and contours. *Automatically steers to correct machine side drifting. *Ro-trak is activated by a sensor at back of machine. *Will keep the machine from “fish-tailing” on hillsides. Helpful Tips *When installing Hyd pump, lead hoses through 3-point A frame. *Inspect and make sensor square to machine.
  • Page 14 Maintenance 1. Periodically check oil level. Low oil level may cause air to come into the system and effect Ro-Trak performance. 2. Change oil and filter every 200 hours or 3 years (ISO 46 Hyd. Oil). 3. Check for any damaged hoses or electric wires. Ro-Trak not functioning? Check for these problems.
  • Page 15 Drip Irrigation Roll Carrier Slide drip roll onto roll carrier rod so that drip emitter will be turned up toward plastic (for less clogging). Feed drip tape through the guide on the swing arm and through the second guide that’s bolted on the drip roll carrier frame.
  • Page 16 CHANGING THE PLASTIC WIDTH The Model 2570 will lay 3’ and 4’ wide plastic. To make these adjustments, release the lock bolts at front end of bed shapers (No.1) photo. Remove bolts at back end of bed shaper (No.2) photo and slide to appropriate setting.
  • Page 23 Figure 7 2570 GREEN BLACK BROWN YELLOW #2-108K Solenoid Kit SENSOR TO TRACTOR (#2-107-70 thru #109) WHITE 12 Volt 2-107-70 108A #2-142 110B-70 #2-117B 110-70 117A Optional Complete Ro-Trak Kit Center Fillers Ro-Trak 111A-70 (Changing Manual to Auto) L e v...
  • Page 24 Model 2570 Raised Bed Layer escrIptIon 1....(3) ....Tee Handle 1A........Complete Top Drip Roll Carrier 1D ........Complete Double Top Drip Roll Carrier 2......... Roll Carrier Clamp 3A ........Drip Attach Adjustable Brake Tension Plate 3B ........Drip Attach Brake Plate 3C ........
  • Page 25 Model 2570 Raised Bed Layer escrIptIon 37....(2) ....Tension Plate 38....(2) ....Tension Spring Washers 40....(9) ....3/16” x 2” Roll Pin 40A.... (2) ....3/16” x 1” Roll Pin 40B ........3/16” x 1½” Roll Pin 40C ........
  • Page 26 Model 2570 Raised Bed Layer escrIptIon 67....(2) ....¾” x 4½” Hub Center Bolt 68....(12) ....⅜” x 1½” Button Socket Cap Bolt 69-70 ..(2) ....Dirt Shield Bracket w/ Square Tubing 69A .... (2) ....Dirt Shield Flat Plate Bracket 70....
  • Page 27 Model 2570 Raised Bed Layer escrIptIon 110A-70 ..(2) ....Hyd. Pump Elbow; ½” MJ x ⅝” MB 110B-70 ......Hydraulic Block Elbow 111 ........Filter Head 111A-70 ......Hyd. Filter Head Elbow Fitting 112-70....... Hydraulic Hose; Filter to Solenoid Manifold 113-70.
  • Page 28 Model 2570 Raised Bed Layer escrIptIon 158........Center Bed Fillers Label [“A” Frame] 159........Sway Bar Label [“A” Frame] 160........Important Notice Label [Seat] 161..... (2) ....End View Label [Roll Holder] 162..... (4) ....More Coverage Label 167..... (2) ....Deeper Trench Label 168........
  • Page 29 Model 2570 Raised Bed Layer escrIptIon 220-70R......Bed Press Side Plate (Machine Serial # Needed) 222-70L ......Left Side Trench Opener 222-70R......Right Side Trench Opener 234..... (4) ....Plastic Mulch Support Roll 235..... (4) ....Roll Holder Rod 273..... (2) ....Bed Height Adjustable Rod [Flat Bed] 273C ..
  • Page 30 Model 2570 Raised Bed Layer escrIptIon 592........½” x 2” Hex Bolt 773........½” x 4” x 3-1/16” Center Filler “U” Bolt 3411 ... (2) ....¾” x 11” Gr. 5 Zinc Hex Bolt 12114 ..(8) ....½” x 1¼” Gr. 5 Zinc Hex Bolt 12612..
  • Page 31 *A sizable tractor is needed for stability and lifting power. Mini- mum tractor size for Model 2570 is 60 HP. *This machine can also be used for a bedder only, (without laying plastic). The rear cover disks and tires can be removed for this application.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Machine tends to drift sideways causing press wheels to come off the plastic. SOLUTION: Pull less soil. Pull just enough to fill the bed firm. Adjust 3-point top link. If your machine has manual Ro-Trak, make sure the sway bar is in place.
  • Page 33 ~2021 Edition~ Rain-Flo Irrigation (717) 445-3000...