Kifco T40x1320 - Two Axle 380,601 - Present Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

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Start Up & Operation
Step-by Step Operation Continued
15. Make certain the turbine is not engaged and then turn on your pump. If your supply lines have not been
used for an extended period of time, flush them prior to attaching your Water-Reel. After all air is purged
from the system and the sprinkler is operating smoothly allow 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! Do not pick up or hold Supply Hose as it is being pressurized!
16. Confirm the sprinkler is operating as expected and in the desired arc. The arc of the sprinkler will affect
the precipitation application of the system. Note the “Precip Rate” column on the performance guide lo-
cated on the Water-Reel. The lowest precipitation rate will occur when
the sprinkler is operating a full 360-degree circle.
Sprinkler
Arc Limits
Turbine Drive
Engage turbine and adjust speed control knob.
Engine Drive
Start the retraction motor and adjust speed
(see photo).
Slow
Fast
Note: The upper elbow at main bearing may
leak initially at low pressure, but will stop as
pressure increases.
Note: Arc settings where the sprinkler never
throws water forward of the sprinkler cart could
make the sprinkler cart track off line. This is
caused by the continuous thrust of the sprinkler
that tries to push the tube towards the Water-
Reel. It is necessary to have some sprinkler
thrust which puts the Tube under tension.
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