Kifco T40x1320 380,540 - 400,110 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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--Start Up--
9. After all air is purged from the system and the sprinkler is operating smoothly, you
can start the drive system if you have an engine drive. For turbine drives, allow the
water to go through the system for several minutes to carry out any trash or debris
that may have been in the mainline pipe. After the system is thoroughly flushed,
start the drive system.
Warning! Before starting the machine, exercise the compensation/
shut-off bar to confirm that the engine and/or turbine are stopped
when the sprinkler cart reaches the machine. This confirms that
the engine shut-off switch and/or turbine gate are properly adjusted
and working. Always exercise the compensation/shut-off bar each
time before the unit is restarted to confirm proper operation. Do
not allow the machine to operate if the shut-off system is not
working properly. Damage will result if the machine fails to stop
when the irrigation tube is completely rewound.
Caution! Do not engage or disengage the gearbox under high
loads. Engaging or disengaging the gearbox under high loads may
damage the gear train.
10. Important: Before Leaving the machine, exercise the compensation/shut-off bar that
stops the engine or turbine. Confirm that it works easily and that it safely stops the
turbine or engine.
11. Observe pressure, travel speed, and sprinkler operation. See the “Specification”
section of this manual for performance information and then adjust speed to the
desired travel rate.
12.When the sprinkler cart completes the irrigation run and has contacted the
compensation/shut-off bar, the retraction of the tube will stop. With the irrigation run
completed, stop the pump, lift the sprinkler cart into transport position, retract the
stabilizer legs, and disconnect the supply hose, and rotate the spool and cradle to
the transport position. The Water-Reel is now ready to be moved and set up in a
new location.
13. If you are using the PTO rewind, avoid collapsing the tube by maintaining the
operational water pressure during the entire PTO rewind. The tube may collapse if
you are using the PTO rewind and do not have the proper water pressure. See the
section titled “Handling the Polyethylene Tube”.
Warning! When using the PTO rewind, the compensation/shut-off
bar will not stop the machine! The operator must manually stop the
rewind process. Failure to stop the rewind process while using PTO
rewind will result in serious machine damage!