Kifco E30x660 400,000 - Present Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

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Polyethylene
Tube
Precautions for Handling
If your machine is exhibiting signs of miswrapping, or loose tube see the Maintenance Section, Page 35.
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. The arc should not begin until at least 20% of the tube is first pulled
out straight from the machine. Under no circumstances should the tube curve more than 90
degrees in its entire length. How well the tube will follow its laid out path back to the ma-
chine will depend mostly on the surface of the ground. For example, if there are contours or
furrows to follow, the tube may track back very well. If the soil or vegetation is slippery and
no rows or furrows exist, the tube may slide sideways across the laid out path and the sprin-
kler cart will be recoiled back to the machine in a straight line instead of following the intend-
ed arc. This will place an excessive side load on the level wind mechanism and may result in
equipment failure or tube damage.
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