Kifco E23 360,000 - Present: Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

T23_AA_Operator Manual_2014 Revised 08/2014
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. Rotate only enough to relieve pressure off
the pawl so it can be lifted. Make certain to replace the key into the shaft once complete and then replace
the yellow sleeve & safety guard.
10. Disengage the Gearbox via the Clutch Pin before pulling the tube out. Pull the clutch pin out and turn to set
in the groove (See clutch pin positions below).
Warning! Never pullout the guncart with the clutch pin engaged. This will severely damage the
gearbox.
11. Pull the sprinkler cart out the desired distance using your tractor; utilizing the chain, clevis and pin provided.
Use a gear in your tractor that will not exceed 3 MPH at full throttle. Pull the tube out at a steady rate and
do not exceed 3 MPH. Do not start and stop during pull out as this contributes to spool coasting and may
result in loosening of the tube. Slow the tractor to 1 MPH or less for fifty feet prior to stopping. If this is the
first run, pull out the full length of the tube. It is important that the first run be a full length run so the
tube becomes packed tightly on the reel and Timing can be verified. Refer to page 28.
Caution! If the tube is pulled out in an arc, the first 20% of the tube must be pulled
straight away from the machine. Failure to observe this limitation places excessive side
load on the level wind mechanism and may result in equipment failure or tube damage.
See the section titled “Handling The Polyethylene Tube”.
Engaged Position
Disengaged Position
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