Kifco T40x1320 380,540 - 400,110 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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--Engine Drive--
Setting the Travel Speed
The following steps are required to set the desired travel speed.
1. Determine the travel speed required to apply the desired depth by referring to the
“Performance Guide” decal located on the Water-Reel.
2. Select the proper speed range from the following “Engine Drive Speed Range”
charts.
Engine Drive Speed Range
3. Disengage the drive and pull out the irrigation tube (see previous section entitled
“Start-Up and Operation”). Start the flow of water.
4. With the gearbox in neutral, start the engine. Shift the gear selector to start the
machine. Loosen the speed control knob and slide the throttle link handle until
the desired speed is shown on the travel speed indicator. Retighten the speed
control knob. See the illustrations on page 24 for the location of the controls.
5. As the machine progresses, the compensation/shut-off bar will move the throttle
linkage and maintain the travel speed as the irrigation tube accumulates on the
spool.
Warning! Before starting the machine, exercise the compensation/shut-off bar to
confirm that the engine stops when the sprinkler cart reaches the machine. This
confirms that the engine shut-off switch is properly adjusted and working. Always
exercise the shut-off bar each time before the unit is re-started 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.