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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Models B140G & E140G Serial Number 590,775 + 700 South Schrader Avenue P.O. Box 290 Havana, IL 62644 Phone (309)543-4425 www.kifco.com 193-0261-3 Revised on 09/03/24 ® Copyright © September 4th, 2024 by Kifco Inc....
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Page 2: Warranty
The warranty specifically excludes: ·Altera ons or modifica ons to any part of your new machine not previously approved by Kifco in wri ng. ·Irriga on tube that is longer, larger in diameter, or made from non-approved materials will void the warranty on the en re machine. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Storage & Specifica ons 32-35 Adjustments 33-34 Level Wind Timing Holdout Handle & Holdout Lock Spool Brake Level Wind Chain Drive Pinion Clearance (E140G only) Sprinkler Op ons & Adjustments Op onal Equipment Warranty Dealer Checklist Parts Book Available at www.kifco.com... -
Page 4: Safety
The owner is responsible for: Reading and understanding this manual. If any instruc ons remain unclear contact your local dealer or Kifco for ·... -
Page 5: Safety Decals
* Do not operate this machine until you have read and understand the Operator’s Manual. If you do not have the Operator’s Manual obtain a PINCH POINT copy by calling your dealer or visiting www.kifco.com. KEEP HANDS CLEAR * Do not operate this machine unless all safety shields are securely in place. -
Page 6: Safety Precau Ons
Safety Precau ons 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 instruc on. General Precau ons ·Never a empt to service the Water-Reel while it is opera ng. - Page 7 Safety Precau ons 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 opera on. ·All operators and spectators should keep a safe distance from all moving parts during opera on.
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Page 8: B140G Bellows Components
B140G Components Pressure Gauge On/Off Lever Holdout Handle Speed Control Shutoff Bar Stabilizer Legs Drain Supply Inlet Bellows Exhaust Drain Stabilizer Legs - Secures the machine in a sta onary posi on for tube pull out and retrac on Shutoff Bar - Controls the bellows cycling shut off at the end of an irriga on run or in case of tube mis-wrap Speed Control - Controls the retrac on speed Bellows Exhaust Drain - Sends the bellows exhaust water away from the machine On/Off... -
Page 9: E140G Electric Motor Drive Components
E140G Components Pressure Gauge Holdout Handle Speed Control Motor Shutoff Bar Motor Engage/Disengage Supply Inlet Drain (under inlet) Stabilizer Legs Stabilizer Legs - Secures the machine in a sta onary posi on for tube pull out and retrac on Shutoff Bar - Controls the motor shut off at the end of an irriga on run or in case of tube mis-wrap Speed Control - Controls the retrac on speed Pressure Gauge - Displays inlet pressure Drain - Used to relieve pressure from the supply hose and to winterize... -
Page 10: Gun Cart Components
Gun Cart Components Drain Valve Sprinkler Selector Valve Diaphragm Valve Tow Chain Striker Plate Spool Valve Drain Plug Tow Chain - Used for pulling out the gun cart for an irriga on run Diaphragm Valve - Controls water flow to the sprinkler Sprinkler Selector Valve- Controls the op on of shu ng the water off... -
Page 11: Handling The Polyethylene Tube
Handling the Polyethylene Tube The polyethylene irriga on 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 12: Start-Up & Opera On
Pull Note: Your Kifco Water-Reel is equipped to irrigate on a gradual arc if necessary. Arced irriga on can only be performed a er 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 13 Water-Reel Start-Up & Opera on This machine is equipped with an op onal water shutoff system that can be set in either the On or Off posi on (see below diagram). The sprinkler control valve will only operate automa cally if the Spool Valve has been reset (see below diagram). Sprinkler Flow Selec on Valve “OFF”...
- Page 14 A ach the water supply line to the machine to confirm that all lines reach and the Water-Reel is set in the proper place. Do not turn on the water The inlet is designed to withstand the weight of Kifco’s supply hose that was shipped with this machine. If additional reducers, fittings or supply hoses are needed, they need to be installed at the end of the standard supply hose included and NOT at the inlet of the machine.
- Page 15 Water-Reel Start-Up & Opera on B140G (bellows drive) Only - Un-stow and a ach the Bellows Exhaust Drain Hose to the Bellows Exhaust Discharge. Confirm that the Drain Hose is not kinked or blocked. E140G Electric Motor Drive Machines Only - MUST have the Drive Pinion on the Motor disengaged prior to pull out.
- Page 16 Water-Reel Start-Up & Opera on Lower the Gun Cart from its transport posi on by li ing slightly on the Gun Cart and releasing the Gun Cart Latch. Gun Cart latch Pull the Gun Cart out the desired distance. Pull the tube out slowly (do not exceed 3 mph) and avoid sudden stops and erra c driving during pull out.
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Page 17: B140G Bellows Drive Opera On
Note: The Water- Reel requires 45 Pounds Per Square Inch (PSI) and adequate water flow capacity (GPM) to operate properly. Consult your Kifco dealer if you do not have an adequate water supply. Observe water pressure, travel speed, and sprinkler performance to confirm desired performance. See pages 20 or 21 for performance charts. -
Page 18: E140G Electric Motor Drive Opera On
E140G Electric Drive Opera on by (pulling up & over) dropping the Holdout Handle fully down With the water supply off; disengage the Holdout Handle . Pull out on the Motor Mount Pin and engage the Motor Drive Pinion into the Ring Gear. Drop Motor Mount Pin into locking posi on Motor Mount Pin Engage Motor drive Holdout Handle... - Page 19 E140G Electric Drive Opera on When the Gun Cart completes the irriga on run and has contacted the Shut Off Bar, the retrac on of the tube will stop. With the irriga on run complete, turn off the water supply, relieve the pressure and disconnect Supply Hose. Turn the Speed Control Knob all the way off...
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Page 20: Water Applica On Rate & Travel Speed
Water Applica on Rate & Travel Speed Depth Of Water Applied: The depth of water applied by the Water-Reel is regulated by the retrac on speed (speed the sprinkler is moving over the ground). It is also effected by the amount of water being discharged by the sprinkler head. The sprinkler nozzle size and the water pressure determine the amount of discharged water. -
Page 21: B140G Applica On Charts
B140G Applica on Charts MODEL B 140G X 350 PERFORMANCE TRAVEL SPEED - FEET PER HOUR Irrigated Width 80% Nozzle SPRINKLER Wetted Diameter INLET size GPM DIA WIDTH LENGTH INCHES DEPTH OF APPLICATION .4" 1.09 0.73 0.55 0.44 0.36 0.31 0.29 0.26 .4"... -
Page 22: E140G Applica On Charts
E140G Applica on Charts MODEL E140G X PERFORMANCE TRAVEL SPEED - FEET PER HOUR Irrigated Width 80% Nozzle SPRINKLER Wetted Diameter 110 130 150 170 INLET size WIDTH LENGTH INCHES DEPTH OF APPLICATION .4" 0.73 0.44 0.31 0.24 0.20 0.17 0.15 0.13 .4"... -
Page 23: Booster Pump Opera Ng Instruc Ons
Booster Pump Operating Instructions The Booster Pumps fi ed to Kifco Water-Reels are for the sole purpose of adding pressure 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 24 Booster Pump Operating Instructions Important - Please be sure to read and understand the following note. Engine Choke The choke lever on the booster pump engine may have a mid-posi on that can be used for engine warm-up. It is impera ve that the choke lever is in the full open posi on when the engine is in normal opera on. The booster pump opera on is such that the engine must accept full load as soon as it starts, therefore the engine may require a par al choke se ng for a few seconds a er star ng.
- Page 25 Booster Pump Operating Instructions CAUTION: The booster pump engine has a break-in period! To avoid damage see engine’s Owner’s Manual Oil Alert - Please note the following: The Honda engine used on the booster pumps are equipped with a low oil level switch. If the engine becomes low on oil, it will stop.
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Page 26: Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance & Repair Maintenance Procedures: Inspect and perform any maintenance procedure a er 100 hours of use. Your Water-Reel machine is equipped with Delrin® Spool Bearings and Drive Arm Pivot Bearings that do not need lubrica on, but should be inspected periodically for any wear problems. - Page 27 Maintenance & Repair Pilot Valve (on bellow arm B140G only) - Lubricate with liquid soap (if needed) Spool Valve (on Gun Cart on both B/E 140Gs ) - Lubricate with liquid soap (if needed) Tube Rider - Oil if necessary Motor Disengage Pin &...
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Page 28: Screen Filter (On B140G Only) & Tubing Removal
Maintenance & Repair Filter (on B140G only) Your Water-Reel is equipped with a Filter Screen to protect the water motor from dirt & debris, which may be present in the irriga on water. The filter protects only the water motor. The water flowing out of the sprinkler is not filtered. To clean the filter, remove the drain valve on the valve assembly and pull the screen out with your finger ps. -
Page 29: Electrical Informa On & Diagram For E140G
Maintenance & Repair NOTE: WIRE COLORS MAY VARY. CONSULT FACTORY REGARDING WIRING. Poten ometer To Ba ery Posts To nega ve ( - ) post To posi ve ( + ) post Poten ometer Wires Control Module (See diagram below) Motor Wires Inline Fuse In-Line Fuse - The Fuse is an automo ve style fuse. -
Page 30: Polyethylene Tube Repair
Polyethylene Tube Repair Tube menders can be purchase from your Kifco Dealer Warning! Installing fi ngs 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 31: Machine Winteriza On
Machine Winteriza on Freezing will not damage the type of Polyethylene tube used on your Water-Reel. Even though the tube does not need to be drained you must drain all metal parts. Valve Block drain Completely remove the Supply Hose from the Inlet fi ng B140G Model - Open the Speed Control Valve to the full open posi on. -
Page 32: Storage & Specifica Ons
Storage & Specifica ons Lubricate all points in the lubrica on chart to prevent rust and corrosion from forming. Check and clean the filter (B140 only) Store the Water-Reel away from direct sunlight Make sure all openings such as the water inlet are plugged so rodents and insects cannot bring foreign materials into the Water-Reel When taking the Water-Reel out of storage, be sure there are no rodent or insect nests present that my plug filters, valves or the sprinkler. -
Page 33: Adjustments
Important Never attempt to re-time the Water-Reel without first pulling all the tube out. Changing the timing with some of the tube still on the spool may result in damage to the irrigation tube and/or the Water-Reel. Adjustments Level-Wind Timing: Proper ming of the Level Wind mechanism is essen al to the successful opera on of the Water-Reel. -
Page 34: Holdout Handle & Holdout Lock
Adjustments Re- me the Level Wind con nued: T o change the ming, remove the Shield and disconnect the Level Wind Drive Chain from the right hand side of the Water-Reel. Rotate the Level Wind Input Sprocket un l the Tube Follower is posi oned as described in step #2. Reinstall the Level Wind Drive Chain and Shield. -
Page 35: Spool Brake
Adjustments Replacing & Adjus ng The Spool Brake The purpose of the Spool Brake on the Water-Reel is to prevent coas ng of the Spool when the Tube is being pulled out. This func on is important in order to keep the Tube from becoming loose on the Spool. There is no other purpose for the Spool Brake except to prevent the Spool from coas ng during pull out. -
Page 36: Level Wind Chain
Adjustments Adjus ng Level Wind Chain DO NOT adjust this Spool Bearing Bolt for The Level Wind chain tension is adjusted chain tension under the Level Wind Chain Guard. To adjust, loosen the bolt on the Chain Idler and move either up or down. -
Page 37: Sprinkler Op Ons & Adjustments
Sprinkler Op ons and Adjustment: 1) Nozzle 2) Part Circle Stops 3) Part Circle Pin Sime K1 Part circle stops can be rotated to provide any desired arc of op- eration. To adjust the stop slacken the knurled nut, move the stop and re-tighten the nut. -
Page 38: Op Onal Equipment
Booster Pump Kits - Booster Pumps provide addi onal pressure to your Water - Reel when needed to maximize performance. Kifco offers a 5-1/2 & 9 Horsepower booster pump kit . For detailed informa on on each model www.kifco.com please visit us at Subs tute Sprinklers - Refer to page 36 or your local authorized Kifco dealer. -
Page 39: 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... -
Page 40: Dealer Checklist
_____5. 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 opera on and service _____ 3. How to operate your Water -Reel _____ 4.
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