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T23_AA_Operator Manual_2014 

 

                         

                                                               

 

              Revised 08/2014 

Weights: 

B 

Ag-Rain Water-Reel Dimensions w/ Guncart (Feet) 

Description 

Lbs. 

Dry Weight 

1,800 

Weight w/ Water 

2,800 

T23/720  

Ag-Rain Water-Reel Retraction Speed Range (Feet per Hour) 

 

9’5

” 

5’

5”

 

5’

10

” 

8’6”

 

5’5”

 

5’7”

 

Water-Reel  Specifications 

Dimensions: 

Sprinkler Cart - Specifications: 

The Sprinkler Cart Specifications provided are based on the sprin-
kler supplied as standard by Kifco, Inc.  If a different sprinkler is 
being used this information may not be correct.  

All dimensions 

are approximate!  

 

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Summary of Contents for Ag-Rain T23/720

Page 1: ...A_Operator Manual_2014 Revised 08 2014 OPERATOR S MANUAL 700 South Schrader Avenue P O Box 290 Havana IL 62644 Phone 309 543 4425 Fax 309 543 4945 www Kifco com Chassis Sizes AA Model T23 720 Turbine...

Page 2: ...te at www kifco com Measurements In this manual all measurements are in U S SAE units unless otherwise noted Warranty A standard Kifco Ag Rain warranty is provided Please see the specific warranty sta...

Page 3: ...5 Speed Compensation 16 Travel Speed Indicator Taky 17 21 Turbine Speed Settings 22 23 Safety Shut 23 Stopping Water Reel 24 PTO Rewind 25 Maintenance Adjustments 26 30 Compensator 26 Turbine Seal Bea...

Page 4: ...ted to those in these instructions Exercising good judgment relating to safe operation and safe conduct by operators and spectators whether invited or not Always bringing the safety decals and placard...

Page 5: ...afety decals These decals must be proper ly maintained including replacing any that become illegible or are missing When replacing safety decals make sure to install them into the cor rect location as...

Page 6: ...s To Disengage Drive Pull Cart Out The clutch pin should be locked into the groove when in the disengaged position To Engage Drive Run Machine Engage the drive system by pulling out the clutch pin and...

Page 7: ...ren to climb or ride on the machine at any time Use Caution Around Pressurized Lines For your own protection always take care when working with or around pressurized equipment Shut off the pump before...

Page 8: ...eep 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 re...

Page 9: ...See Photo 1 3 Anti Return Pawl See Photo 1 4 Spool Break Adjustment Opposite side of machine See Photo 2 5 Stabilizer Leg Lock Pin 6 Retraction Engage Disengage Clutch Pin 7 Compensator Bar Shut Off...

Page 10: ...sible pull all of the tube out before attempting to rewind the tube 3 Never try to move or relocate the machine if the tube is not fully rewound onto the machine 4 Never pull the tube off the machine...

Page 11: ...deways across the laid out path and the sprinkler cart will be recoiled back to the machine in a straight line instead of following the intended arc This will place an excessive side load on the level...

Page 12: ...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 Drum Support Jack Drum Support Turntable Bearing Stabilizer Leg Ho...

Page 13: ...k pin and rotate the spool so that the sprinkler cart is facing down your irrigation lane and is approximately 90 degrees away from the chassis Insert turntable lock pin the turntable slot plate and r...

Page 14: ...sis of your Ag Rain Water Reel is level if not adjust the jack accordingly Also verify that both stabilizer legs are securely in the ground 2 Adjust sprinkler cart to the desired width See Specificati...

Page 15: ...the gearbox 11 Pull the sprinkler cart out the desired distance using your tractor utilizing the chain clevis and pin provided Use a gear in your tractor that will not exceed 3 MPH at full throttle Pu...

Page 16: ...p If your supply lines have not been used for an extended period of time flush them prior to attaching to the Water Reel 14 Engage the gear box via the clutch pin 15 After all air is purged from the s...

Page 17: ...ication section of this manual for performance information and then adjust speed to the desired travel rate 18 When the sprinkler cart completes the irrigation run and has contacted the compensation s...

Page 18: ...n 1 00 inch 4 Set your travel speed as indicated 111 feet per hour in this example 5 The water pressure on the sprinkler nozzle is 70 psi The flow in gallons per minute being dis charged through the s...

Page 19: ...spool at approximately the same rate that the tube builds up on the spool so the velocity of the incoming tube stays relatively constant throughout the irrigation cycle The compensation system monito...

Page 20: ...r 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 Cruis...

Page 21: ...on are displayed The display screen will turn dark after 10 minutes The Taky will remain in operation even if the screen is dark Press ok to turn the screen back on Length and Speed Display The initia...

Page 22: ...or represents Gearbox sensor functioning Tube Layer Number of layers of tube remaining on the drum represents no tube remaining on drum Battery Charge Fully Charged Change Battery Winding Status Pullo...

Page 23: ...y screen select MAN and see Manual input instructions PE Hose or to select Hose Diameter mm Ok to Confirm Length or to select OK to Confirm Hold down the buttons to increase the speed at which the dis...

Page 24: ...Base size was not selected and MAN was entered manual ly enter the Base specifications Drum Diameter or to select OK to Confirm Drum Width or to select OK to Confirm Number of Rack Teeth or to select...

Page 25: ...f retraction ft hr Caution Never attempt to change pulley settings when the gearbox is under load Serious damage could occur to the gearbox See page 12 for instructions on how to remove the load so th...

Page 26: ...earbox pulley settings 6 Never operate turbine with greater than 10 psi of pressure loss With water flowing through the system and the belt position selected adjust the speed control crank until the d...

Page 27: ...action To ensure proper operation of the hose retention bar check the following and make adjustments if needed With the tube fully rewound onto the spool check the position of the actuator bolt The bo...

Page 28: ...rom the spline before connecting to your tractor may severely damage or break the spline To operate 1 Position tractor adjacent to the drive side of Water Reel 2 Engage the drive by turning the clutch...

Page 29: ...he bar will contact the level wind frame 4 Loosen the control wire by loosening the setscrew and the set collar where the control wire con nects to the turbine compensation arm 5 Adjust the compensati...

Page 30: ...T23_AA_Operator Manual_2014 Revised 08 2014 Maintenance Adjustments AA Turbine Seal Bearing Replacement 27...

Page 31: ...lwind appears to be malfunctioning be positive that the levelwind timing is really at fault before attempting to change the timing If the tubing is loose on the spool the levelwind system will appear...

Page 32: ...and cap screws from the levelwind input sprocket DO NOT REMOVE THE SPROCKET Rotate the hub of the gearbox shaft until the drive lug is positioned as described in step 2 Re install the cap screws in th...

Page 33: ...cover Replace the batteries Press the reset button to restart the circuit When replacing the battery the Taky will not have to be completely reprogrammed however you will need to reset the length Ele...

Page 34: ...sult in personal injury or death The sprinkler carts have adjustable width rear axles The rear axle should be adjusted to the maximum width compatible with the crop being irrigated for best stability...

Page 35: ...and without turning 3 Before putting the sleeve on the outside of the tube screw the threaded portion of the fitting into the tube Take care to keep the fitting and the tube aligned while threading Th...

Page 36: ...oulder IMPORTANT Please note the mender threads are different on each end One is left and one is right hand Unscrew mender from the first end and repeat the pro cedure for the second end Watch for the...

Page 37: ...y out to drain the water then rewinding with the PTO is not recommended This process is not effective and exposes the system to damage Please read the section titled Handling the Polyethylene Tube Cau...

Page 38: ...Ag Rain Water Reel Retraction Speed Range Feet per Hour 9 5 5 5 5 10 8 6 5 5 5 7 Water Reel Specifications Dimensions Sprinkler Cart Specifications The Sprinkler Cart Specifications provided are based...

Page 39: ...st have a pressure rating high enough to tolerate the total pump head Notice Kifco Inc accepts no responsibil ity for any consequential damage resulting from improper installation or operation of this...

Page 40: ...is warranty shall be available only if A KIFCO has received a properly executed delivery record and B KIFCO is notified in writing within 30 days upon discovery of an alleged defect and C KIFCO S exam...

Page 41: ...r and shall terminate 60 months thereafter In the event that the tubing is replaced the warranty period is not extended beyond the 60 months counted from the original purchase date 3 This warranty sha...

Page 42: ...T23_AA_Operator Manual_2014 Revised 08 2014 Notes 39...

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