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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model T/E 210L & T/E 230
Serial Number 570,100+
700 South Schrader Avenue
P.O. Box 290
Havana, IL 62644
Phone (309)543-4425
www.kifco.com
19302940
®
Revised on 03/28/22
Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco
Inc.

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model T/E 210L & T/E 230 Serial Number 570,100+ 700 South Schrader Avenue P.O. Box 290 Havana, IL 62644 Phone (309)543-4425 www.kifco.com 19302940 ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 2 Kifco, Inc. 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 warranty on the entire machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Water Application Rate & Travel Speed 21-22 Adjustments 23-26 Polyethylene Tube Repair Repair & Maintenance 28-29 Booster Pump Operating Instructions 30-31 Storage & Specifications Warranty Notes Dealer Checklist Parts Book Available at www.kifco.com ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 4: Safety

    A “Danger” message in this manual or on a machine placard means that a hazard exists that will result in severe personal injury or death. ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    When replacing safety decals, make sure to install them into the correct location as outlined in this manual. 3. Under shield 3. Under shield ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Stay Away from Operating Sprinklers • Stay away and keep others away from the sprinkler head during operation. Pressurized water from a sprinkler can inflict serious injury to bystanders. ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 7 Never Service or Make Adjustments While the Water-Reel is Pres- surized • Shut the water off at the source before attempting to do any service maintenance or ad- justments ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 8: Turbine Drive Controls

    6. Clutch Disengage Knob—Disengages drive 13. Stabilizer Leg– Secures machine for irrigation run 7. Cradle Pin– Locks the cradle from rotating 14. Stabilizer Jack Handle– Raises and lowers stabilizer legs ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 9: Handling The Polyethylene Tube

    Throughout the irrigation industry the words ‘tube’ and ‘hose’ are used interchangeably in connection with hard hose traveling machines. ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 10: Water-Reel Start-Up & Operation

    180°). Note: Your Kifco Water-Reel is equipped to irrigate on a gradual arc if necessary. Arced irrigation can only be performed after the first 25% of the tube is pulled out straight from the machine and then the gradual arc cannot exceed 90 degrees over the remaining 75%.
  • Page 11 Re-Insert the Cradle Locking Pin into the slot located on the front of the machine. Cradle Locking Path to be irrigated Path to be irrigated Re-Insert the Cradle Locking Pin into the slot located on the front of the machine. ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 12 5. Attach the water supply line to the machine to confirm that all lines reach and the Water-Reel is set in the Do turn on the water. proper place. ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 13 Pull out Clutch Disengage Knob and rotate 90° Rotate Pawl Stop Plate under handle Warning! Stand clear of the Machine and the Gun Cart while the tube is being pulled out. ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 14 If the soil or vegetation is slick and no rows or furrows exist, the tube may cut across the laid out path and be recoiled back on the machine in the shortest distance (a straight line). ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 15 Sprinkler Flow Selector Valve ON Sprinkler Flow Selector Valve OFF Sprinkler will Shut off at end of run Sprinkler will Shut off at end of run Most commonly used se- lection ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 16 Slowly release the Shut Off Bar handle to begin water flow through the turbine runner. Push down on the Shut Off Hold Out handle and SLOWLY release the Shut Off Bar Handle Pull back Shut Off Bar Handle ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 17 Cart Body. If it is not in alignment; loosen the mounting bolts and move the Transport Boom to its proper loca- tion. Transport Boom Verify Bumper on Sprinkler Cart Body is directly below the catch on the Transport Boom ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 18 Attach the hook on the Transport Boom to the Gun Cart. Fully raise the Gun Cart up into the hold on the Transport Boom. Fully raise the Gun Cart Retract BOTH Stabilizer Legs Un-pin , rotate and pin back to the frame ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 19 The tube rider applies pressure to the tube preventing the tube from becoming loose as the sprinkler cart ap- proaches the machine and sprinkler thrust tends to push the cart forward. Tube Rider ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 20 Water-Reel and the tube. This can be corrected by making a full run (pull 100% of the tube out) occasionally. Gaps in tube caused by short runs ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 21: Water Application Rate & Travel Speed

    WARNING! TO AV OID EXCESSIV E PRESSURE LOSSES, NEV ER OPERATE THIS MACHINE AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN INDICATED! USE THE HIGH SPEED BELT PULLEY FOR SPEEDS OVER 50 FEET PER HOUR (Part #52100194) ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 22 WARNING! T O A VOID EXC ESSIV E PRESSURE L OSSES, NEVER OPERAT E T HIS M A CHINE AT SPEEDS HIGHER T HA N INDIC AT ED! USE THE HIGH SPEED BEL T PUL L EY FOR SPEEDS OVER 50 FEET PER HOUR (Part #52100193 ) ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 23: Adjustments

    Water-Reel as the spool elbow. (See Figure 2). Align the timing mark with the timing mark decal arrow Figure 1 Figure 2 Tube Follower Elbow Outlet 45° Tongue of machine Gun cart ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 24 Nelson SR-75 Part circle stops can be rotated to provide any desired arc of operation. To adjust the stop slacken the lever bolt, move the stop and re- tighten ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 25 To manually stop tube rewind pull handle on shut off bar back so the shut off latch drops into position. Note: Latch will lock the bar in the OFF position; latch must be released to restart the turbine. ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 26 * NOTE- Average rewind speed is the rate of tube re-wind at mid point of the run when the spool is approx- imately half full. Speeds other than standard can be achieved, consult factory for recommendation. Recommended engine speed for sustained operation is 1800 to 3600 R.P.M. ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 27: Polyethylene Tube Repair

    Polyethylene Tube Repair Tube menders can be purchase from your Kifco Dealer Warning! Installing fittings or repairing polyethylene tube used on your Water-Reel is hazardous! The tube has a memory from being coiled on a reel and will try to coil back up if the tube is loosened from one end or cut in two.

  • Page 28: Repair & Maintenance

    To free the valve, apply liquid detergent to the exposed ends of the valve stem, or in the top fitting (after removing tube) and work the stem back and forth by hand ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.
  • Page 29 When taking the Water-Reel out of storage, be sure there are no rodent or insect nests that may plug filters, valves or sprinkler. If a Booster Pump is installed it is recommended to service the engine in preparation for the next season. ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 30: Booster Pump Operating Instructions

    Booster Pump Operating Instructions The Booster Pumps fitted to Kifco Water-Reels are for the sole purpose of adding pres- sure to an incoming water supply. These pumps should NEVER be allowed to run dry. The pump seals will be damaged if the pump body is not full of water when the pump is running.
  • Page 31 The pump must be drained of water. To drain the pump, remove the plug from the bottom of the pump body. Service the engine in preparation for the next season. Pressure Switch Remove plug to winterize Thermal Valve NEVER PLUG THE OUTLET OF THIS VALVE ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 32: Storage & Specifications

    230 Water Reel Specifications PE Tube Inside Diameter 2.3” PE Tube Length 720 ft. Machine Weight (no water) 2,500 lbs. Machine Weight (with water) 3,800 lbs 75.25” 84.50” 179.50” ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY KIFCO products are warranted to the original user for a period of one year from the date of his purchase invoice, that the equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship subject to the following conditions: Satisfaction of this warranty will be limited to the replacement, repair or modification of the equipment involved at the manufacturer’s option.

  • Page 34: Notes

    NOTES ® Revised on 03/28/22 Copyright © March28th, 2022 by Kifco Inc.

  • Page 35: Dealer Checklist

    Spool Brake adjustment Delivery Checklist: Review the operator manual with the user and explain the following: _____ 1. Kifco warranty policy and claims procedure _____ 2. Safe operation and service _____ 3. How to operate your Water-Reel _____ 4. Speed adjustment and effect on depth of water _____ 6.

This manual is also suitable for:

Water-reel t 230Water-reel e 210lWater-reel e 230

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