Kifco T40x1320 380,540 - 400,110 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 14)

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--Start Up--
3. Disengage the drive by firmly pushing the disengage rod at rear of cabinet.
Disengage
Rod
4. Attach the water supply hose to the machine to confirm that all lines reach the
Water-Reel and the Water-Reel is set in the proper place. Do not turn on the
water. Be sure there are no kinks in the supply hose and that all gaskets are in
place and in good condition.
5. Lower the sprinkler cart from its transport position (this was already completed for
hydraulic sprinkler cart lifts). Set the desired sprinkler arc and confirm that the
sprinkler is equipped with the proper nozzle. Note: Turbine drive irrigators have
a minimum G.P.M. flow requirement. Do not attempt to operate at flows or
pressures different from those listed on the “Performance Guide” placard that
is installed on the machine!
6. Pull the sprinkler cart out the desired distance. 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.
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. 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 machine 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 sprinkler cart will be recoiled back to the
machine in a straight line instead of following the intended arc. This will place an
excessive side load on the level wind mechanism and may result in equipment
failure or tube damage.