Kifco T40x1320 380,540 - 400,110 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 30)

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--Maintenance & Adjustments--
Level Wind Timing
Proper timing of the levelwind mechanism is essential for the successful operation of
the Water-Reel. Improper levelwind timing will result in mis-wrapped tube. Travel
will be interrupted because the auto compensation/shut-off bar will stop the drive
system in order to prevent damage to the irrigation tube.
Levelwind timing is set at the factory and normally does not need adjusting unless a
part has been removed, replaced or damaged
Warning! Do not continue to operate if the tube is not winding
properly! Operation of a machine that is not winding properly
may result in machine damage or personal injury.
IMPORTANT! If the machine levelwind appears to be malfunctioning, be positive
that the levelwind timing is really at fault before attempting to change the timing.
This machine was shipped from the factory with the tube wound on it. The levelwind
timing
was set at the factory prior to installing the tube. If the levelwind mechanism
has not been disassembled or the tube has not been removed & reinstalled, it is very
unlikely that the timing is wrong. If the tubing is loose on the spool the levelwind
system will appear to be out of time. See the section titled “Water-Reel Start-up &
Operation”.
Level Wind Timing
To re-time the levelwind, these steps must be followed:
1. Pull all the irrigation tube out from the Water-Reel. The elbow to which the tube
is fastened must be 45 degrees behind the axle centerline on the bottom of the
spool (See diagram). Be especially careful not to pull the tube off the elbow.