Operation manual for
BAUER RAINSTAR
Series T32, T42
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11. Close the turbine drain valve.
13. Connect the ECOSTAR battery
The key for the lockable door of the ECOSTAR is in the container with the operating manual
14. Test the mechanical machine shut-off system as described in the operating manual
All bearings of the RAINSTAR are greased before they leave the factory. Yet, before putting the machine into
operation grease all parts as described under section 14 “Service and Maintenance”. Also check screws in terms of
their torque, tire pressure, etc. Find the corresponding information in the same section
6.1
PREPARATIONS FOR THE RUN
Pict.
no.
1
Set the specific sprinkler-cart track width required for the crop and fix it.
Symmetric cart, maximum track width 1500 – 3000 mm
Asymmetric cart, maximum track width 1500 – 2000 mm
2
Place the number of balancing weights required on the sprinkler pendulum
Symmetric wheel cart
Nozzle sizes
track width 1500
14 - 24 mm
2 weights
> 24 mm
3 weights
Asymmetric wheel
cart
Nozzles sizes
Weights on
pendulum
Weights on
wheel base
14 - 22 mm
2
0
22-26 mm
2
1
>26 mm
2
2
If the cart is used in asymmetric configuration, 2 weights must be placed on the sprinkler pendulum and
one or two weights on the opposite cart wheel (see chart). Moreover, a second cart hook must be used.
Set the part circle on the wide-range sprinkler (approx. 220° for full strip width). For more details see
separate sprinkler manual.
6.2
MACHINE TRANSPORT TO SETTING-UP POSITION
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To prepare the machine for transport, turn the reel into the driving direction and secure it with the lock pin.
Cart, jack, and both rear support legs are raised.
For lateral PE-pipe pull-off position the RAINSTAR on the border of the field in such a manner that the
end of the PE-pipe lies in the middle of the irrigation strip between two crop rows.
Park the machine and uncouple it from the tractor.
