Operating manual for
BAUER RAINSTAR
Series TX Plus
78
22.6 TESTING THE SHUT-OFF
Put the shut-off frame (13) on the PE-pipe (last layer).
Move the shut-off lever (9) to “PE-pipe retraction” position.
Pull the shut-off frame (13) into the shut-off position ( =
X
mm
from the reel).
The shut-off lever must jump into the shut-off position.
23 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
We cannot emphasise often enough that proper service is essential for the operating reliability and service life
of a machine. At the end of every irrigation season the RAINSTAR should be thoroughly checked and cleaned,
and all parts re-greased carefully.
Machine part
Service interval
Lubricant, grease, oil
1. Helically grooved spindle of
the winding mechanism
every 250 hours
Alvania Grease 3
2. Drive chain of winding
mechanism
every 250 hours
Alvania Grease 3
3. Driver (spindle nut) of
winding mechanism
every 250 hours,
change recommended
after 2500 service hours
Alvania Grease 3
4. Driving chain
as required
Alvania Grease 3
5. Change-speed gearbox
Change oil for first time after 500
service hours and then every
500 to 800 hours or at least once
a year
6,0 l oil SAE 90 EP
6. Ball race
every 500 hours
through grease nipple
Alvania Grease 3
7.
Jack
as required
Oil SAE 20,Alvania Grease3
through grease nipple
8. Shut-off point on the cart lift
bracket (see page 32,point 7)
as required
Alvania Grease 3
9. Screwed joints
Tightening torques
Turntable side frame
210 Nm
Ball race on turntable and
undercarriage
85
Nm
Trailer coupling
210 Nm