OPERATOR’S MANUAL Models Chassis Sizes Turbine & Engine Drive ST3 27 x 980 30x660 700 South Schrader Avenue P.O. Box 290 Havana, IL 62644 Phone (309)543-4425 Fax (309)543-4945 www.Kifco.com P/N 19302460 Copyright © May 2013 by Kifco® Inc.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Kifco Ag-Rain Water-Reel! Please read this manual carefully and watch the operator’s video to learn how to operate and service your Water-Reel properly before operating your machine for the first time. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or property damage. If you have any problems or are unclear regarding any of the instructions contained herein, contact your local dealer or Kifco prior to operation.
Table of Contents Safety 1-6 Controls 7 Handling the Polyethylene Tube 8-9 Assembly 10 Lubrication 11 Start-up & Operation 12-26 Start-up 12-17 Depth of Water 18 Speed Compensation 19 Travel Speed Indicator 20 Turbine Drive Speed Settings 21 Engine Drive Speed Settings 22 Engine Drive Shut-off System 23 Engine Drive Safety Shut-off 24 PTO Rewind 25 Tongue Jack 26 Maintenance & Adjustments P/N 19302460 27-33 Compensator 27 Turbine Seal & Bearing Replacement 28 Levelwind
Safety Owner’s Responsibilities The owner is responsible for the safe operation of this product. The important safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution should be used at all times by all operators to prevent damage or injury to the operator. The owner is responsible for: Reading and understanding this manual and video.
Safety Decals All Ag-Rain Water Reels are supplied with a variety of safety decals. These decals must be properly maintained, including replacing any that become illegible or are missing. When replacing safety decals, make sure to install them into the correct location as outlined in this manual. P/N 19302460 2 Copyright © May 2013 by Kifco® Inc.
Safety Decals Turbine Drive To Disengage Drive (Pull Cart Out) To Engage Drive (Run Machine) P/N 19302460 3 Copyright © May 2013 by Kifco® Inc.
Safety Decals Engine Drive To Disengage Drive (Pull Cart Out) To Engage Drive (Run Machine) Reset Handle (Attached to Disengage Rod) P/N 19302460 4 Copyright © May 2013 by Kifco® Inc.
Safety Precautions Learn To Be a Safe Operator Read This Manual Know the controls on the Water-Reel and how to stop the water supply. Do not allow anyone to operate this Water-Reel without proper instruction. General Precautions Never attempt to service the Water-Reel while it is operating. Never attempt to make adjustments to the equipment while it is operating. Perform recommended maintenance at suggested intervals.
Safety Precautions Learn To Be a Safe Operator Keep Hands and Clothing Away Do not reach into any part of the Water-Reel while it is in operation. All operators and spectators should keep a safe distance from all moving parts during operation. Keep All Guards and Shields in Place Never Operate this Machine with Safety Guards Removed! Should a shield or guard become damaged or lost, replace it prior to operation. Stay Away From Power Lines Avoid letting water contact power lines.
Machine Controls Diag. 1 Anti-Return Pawl Turbine Drive ST3 Pictured 7 6 4 3 1 2 5 Photo 1 Turntable Lock Pin 1 Tongue Jack 2 Turntable Lock Pin (See Photo 1) 3 Anti-Return Pawl (See Diagram 1) 4 Three Step Pulley Belt Tensioner 5 Stabilizer Leg Crank Handle (Non-Hydraulic Models Only) 6 Cart Transport Lift Crank Handle 7 Compensator Bar/Shut Off Bar The controls pictured here are the same for turbine or engine drive systems and for alternate chassis sizes (unless otherwise noted).
Polyethylene Tube Precautions for Handling The polyethylene irrigation tube is a durable product that will operate reliably for many years if handled properly and given a reasonable amount of care. Medium Density Polyethylene is a semi-rigid product that retains its shape when it is not pressurized but can also be wound on a drum or spool without damage. This characteristic makes it feasible to pump fluid through it while it is rolled up on a reel.
Polyethylene Tube Precautions for Handling If your machine is exhibiting signs of miswrapping, or loose tube see the Maintenance Section, Page 35. 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. The arc should not begin until at least 20% of the tube is first pulled out straight from the machine. Under no circumstances should the tube curve more than 90 degrees in its entire length.
Assembly Water-Reels are usually shipped with the primary assembly complete. The only items to assemble at the destination are as follows: 1. Wheels. Make sure all lug bolts and axle adjustment bolts are tight. They must be rechecked after being towed for any distance greater than one mile. 2. Sprinkler Cart. Attach the sprinkler cart to the tube end. 3. Sprinkler. Install on the sprinkler cart riser pipe. 4. Sprinkler Nozzle. Install the appropriate sprinkler nozzle. 5. Sprinkler Cart Lift Arm.
Lubrication Water Resistant Grease (Figures 1-3, 5 & 6) To keep your Water-Reel operating efficiently, it is important to lubricate it at the designated locations after no more than 100 operating hours or a minimum once per season. Water resistant grease should be utilized. Oil (Figure 4) The gearbox must be kept full of SAE 90 oil. There is an oil sight gauge to assist with assessing this.
Start Up & Operation Start-Up & Operation Procedure Successful operation of the Water-Reel irrigation system depends a great deal on the operator’s understanding of the proper pullout and start-up procedure. Do not attempt to operate this Water-Reel until you read and understand the preceding section titled “Precautions when Handling the Polyethylene Tube”! Step-by Step Operation 1. Pull the Water-Reel to the area to be irrigated, parking your Water-Reel and tractor perpendicular to the irrigation lane.
Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued 2. Lower the stabilizer legs. Manually crank each leg into the ground until both stabilizer feet are firmly inserted into the ground. Warning! Never operate the Water-Reel with only one stabilizer leg in the ground or without the stabilizer feet firmly inserted in the ground. 3. Lower the adjustable jack (see Tongue Jack instructions Page 25) and pull tractor around into position to pull sprinkler cart down the irrigation lane. 4.
Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued 8. Disengage the Gearbox Turbine Drive Disengage the gearbox by pushing the disengage handle firmly towards the gearbox. Engine Drive Disengage the gearbox by pulling the left gearbox handle (as shown below.) Disengage-Engage Low - Neutral - High Warning! Never pullout the guncart with the gearbox engaged. This will severely damage the gearbox. 9.
Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued 10. Verify that the coils of tube remaining on the drum are both coiled and packed tightly (photo). If they are not use the hand crank and PTO input on the gearbox to tighten them. 11. Attach supply hose. Verify there are no kinks or twists in the supply hose. 12. Lower the anti reverse pawl prior to engaging the drive system. 13.
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.
Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued Warning! Exercise the compensation/shut-off bar to confirm that the engine and/or gearbox stop retraction (See Page 23 for Engine Drive) 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 (See Page 24 for Adjustment).
Start Up & Operation Depth of Water The depth of water applied by the Water-Reel is regulated by the speed of the sprinkler moving across the ground and the rate of water being discharged by the sprinkler head. The sprinkler nozzle size and the water pressure at the sprinkler determine the rate of water discharged. The selection of the sprinkler nozzle is made based on the water supply and pump performance.
Start Up & Operation Speed Compensation Speed compensation is necessary for uniform application of water. The buildup of tube on the spool gives the spool a larger effective circumference with each layer. With a constant speed of rotation, each layer of tube on the spool makes a significant increase in the rate of sprinkler cart retraction speed during the irrigation run. From the beginning of the irrigation run to the end of the run the typical speed increase of a hard-hose traveler is about 40%.
Start Up & Operation Travel Speed Indicator The travel speed indicator (Taky) displays the ground speed of the sprinkler cart, amount of hose pulled off machine and layers of tube on spool. The speed is shown in feet per hour for more information refer to taky manual. Cruise Control equipped models do not have a tachometer. The speed is read directly from the Cruise Control screen. P/N 19302460 20 Copyright © May 2013 by Kifco® Inc.
Start Up & Operation Turbine Drive Speed Ranges Turbine Drive Speed Settings Select the proper turbine/gearbox v-belt pulley and gearbox range combination. Refer to the speed range chart for correct selection by utilizing the following steps: 1. Select the proper speed range from the “Turbine Drive Speed Range” chart. 2. Select the desired turbine pulley setting based on desired speed of retraction (Ft/Hr). 3. Select the desired gearbox setting with the right gearbox handle (High or Low). 4.
Start Up & Operation - Engine Drive Engine Drive Water-Reels are powered by a 4 HP gasoline engine driving a set of two-step pulley reductions and a two-speed gearbox that provides a wide speed range. Most engine powered Water-Reels have a travel speed range from 60 ft/hr to 400 ft/hr. They are speed compensated by the engine throttle. The engine used on these machines is the Honda GX-120 with a 6 Gallon fuel cell.
Start Up & Operation - Engine Drive Engine Drive Shut-Off Switch Adjustment There is seldom any adjustment required to the shutoff mechanism unless a part has been removed, replaced or damaged. When adjusting the engine shut-off switch, the tube should be on its last layer (Full Spool). Position the bar as if it was on its last layer, the switch ramp should already be in contact with the wobble switch. The wobble switch should just be on the verge of “clicking”.
Start Up & Operation - Engine Drive Safety Shut Off Adjustment As previously discussed Engine Drive models are equipped with an engine shutoff switch (primary) and a gearbox shutoff (secondary) which shifts the gearbox into neutral. This is accomplished by the shutoff and hose retention bar. (Turbine Drive Models only have the gearbox shutoff.) This can be adjusted as follows.
Start Up & Operation PTO Rewind Your Kifco Ag-Rain Water-Reel is equipped with a PTO spline (540 rpm) for emergency retraction. If it is necessary to retract the tube with the PTO shaft this should always be done with the tube under pressure – water running. This will avoid collapsing the tube by maintaining the operational water pressure during the entire PTO rewind. The tube may collapse or egg if you are using the PTO rewind and do not have the proper water pressure. To operate: 1.
Start Up & Operation Tongue Jack Ag-Rain Water-Reel models are equipped standard with a screw type jack. The tongue jack frame offers a set of 5 adjustment holes to augment the stroke of the screw by 11 inches. The stroke of the screw is 14 inches. See the diagram below. Caution! Do not extend the screw-type tongue jack beyond the stroke of the screw. Extending the tongue jack beyond the stroke of the screw may cause damage to the tongue jack.
Maintenance & Adjustments Danger! All power sources including water pumps must be disconnected and secured before performing any maintenance or adjustments on your water-Reel. Failure to disconnect all power sources before performing maintenance or adjustments may result in machine damage, personal injury, or death. Compensator Adjustment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. P/N 19302460 Remove the faceplate of turbine. Remove the spring attached to the turbine compensation arm.
Maintenance & Adjustments ST3 Turbine Seal & Bearing Replacement P/N 19302460 28 Copyright © May 2013 by Kifco® Inc.
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.
Maintenance & Adjustments Level Wind Timing The machine must be timed prior to first run! 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 levelwind timing diagram). Be especially careful not to pull the tube off the elbow. Caution! Never attempt to retime the Water-Reel without first pulling all the tube out.
Maintenance & Adjustments Sprinkler Cart Lift The sprinkler cart lift uses a cable winch frame for transport. The only adjustment required is to locate the lift points (cable winch or chain attachments) from side to side. The lift points should be exactly in line with the sprinkler cart at the end of the run. Because the tube wraps differently when it is pressurized and full of water, it is not possible to locate the lift adjustment points until after the first operation of a new machine.
Maintenance & Adjustments Installing Polyethylene Tube Fittings Danger! Installing fittings or repairing polyethylene tube used on your Water-Reel is hazardous! The tube has a shape memory from being coiled on a reel and will coil back with great force as the tube is released from one end or severed. This condition poses a serious hazard to personnel and/or property. The tube must be properly restrained anytime the tube or the tube fittings are being repaired or replaced.
Maintenance & Adjustments Installing Polyethylene Tube Fittings Continued The following diagram shows a typical driver for these fittings. The blade of the driver is made from 3/8” x 4” plate. The width of the blade is the same or slightly less than the diameter of the fitting. Weld the blade to a heavy steel bar or 1” schedule 80 water pipe approximately 48” long. Typical Driver Tool Screw-in Tube Menders Screw-in menders must be installed with the Driver Tool.
Maintenance & Adjustments Winterizing and Storage Winterizing Be certain that the drain valve or ball plug on the sprinkler cart body is open and the sprinkler cart is lowered from the sprinkler cart lift so that all water is drained from the sprinkler cart. Disconnect the sprinkler cart from the end of the irrigation tube to be sure all of the water is out. Be certain the water inlet to the Water-Reel is open and the water supply hose removed.
Water-Reel - Specifications Dimensions & Weight C A B Ag-Rain Water-Reel Dimensions w/ Guncart (Feet) Label ST3 A 17’ 9” B 6’ C 8’ 8” Ag-Rain Water-Reel Weights (lbs) Description 27/980 30/660 Dry Weight 2,800 2,800 Weight w/ Water 4,500 4,500 Hitch Weight (Dry) 340 340 Hitch Weight (Water) 765 765 Hitch weights assume front axles are off the ground. Operational tongue weight will be less.
Sprinkler Cart - Specifications Dim. Description 30/660 27/980 (A) Wheel Track Minimum 56” (B) Wheel Track Maximum 85” (C) Crop Clearance 46” (D) Sprinkler Base Height 56” (E) Nozzle Height 77” (F) Trajectory (Degrees) 24 (G) Stream Height. 5 Feet. 101” (H) Stream Height. 10 Feet. 144” The above information is based on the sprinklers supplied as standard by Kifco, Inc. If a different sprinkler is being used this information may not be correct.
Optional Equipment High Pressure Shut-Off System (Clean Water Only—Consult Factory for Dirty Water Usage). This system is designed to send high backpressure to the pump when the sprinkler cart reaches the Water-Reel compensation/shut-off bar. The pump must be equipped with a high-pressure shut-off switch. The valve contains a slow-closing diaphragm that gradually increases the pressure on the pump.
Warranty KIFCO products are warranted to the original user for a period of one year from the date of his purchase invoice, that the equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship subject to the following conditions: Satisfaction of this warranty will be limited to the replacement or repair or modification of the equipment involved at the manufacturer’s option.
Polyethylene Tube Warranty .The polyethylene tubing used on AG-RAIN WATER-REELS is warranted to the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship according to the following terms: 1. In the event that such polyethylene tubing is discovered or should have been discovered to be defective within he warranty period specified below and it is shown to the satisfaction of KIFCO INC.
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