Adjustments
3. To change the timing, remove the Shield
and disconnect the Level-Wind Drive Chain
from the right hand side of the Water-Reel.
Rotate the Level-Wind Input Sprocket until
the Tube Follower is positioned as described
in step #2. Reinstall the Level-Wind Drive
Chain and Shield.
The Level-Wind will now be in proper timing.
Level-Wind
Input Sprocket
Loosen Idler to
remove Chain
Never attempt to re-time the Water-Reel without first
pulling all the Tube out. Changing the timing with some
of the Tube still on the Spool may result in damage to
the irrigation Tube and/or the Water-Reel.
Important
Adjusting The Spool Brake
The purpose of the Spool Brake on the Water-Reel is to prevent coasting of the Spool when the Tube is being
pulled out. This function is important in order to keep the Tube from becoming loose on the Spool. There is no
other purpose for the Spool Brake except to prevent the Spool from coasting during pull out. The Spool Brake
does not perform any useful function while the Tube is being retracted. The Spool Brake is the self-energized
type that adds resistance in only one direction.
The Spool Brake Band must be in good working order and maintained at the proper tension. The Spool Brake
should offer substantial resistance to turning the Spool by hand. If the Spool Brake becomes damaged or
broken, it must be replaced.
Adjustments are made to the Spool Brake by
tightening or loosening the Brake Adjustment Nut
located under the Level-Wind Chain Guard behind
the Wheel. Note: it is not necessary to remove the
Level-Wind Chain Guard to adjust the Spool Brake.
Original factory settings should have the spring length
adjustment around 3/4” (bottom of bracket to top of
washer).This length will vary depending on the wear
of the Spool Brake Band.
When the Tube becomes loose on the Spool, it may appear that the Level-Wind is not in time with
the incoming Tube. This occurs because the Spool is coasting inside the coils of Tube. The Level-
Wind mechanism is moving but no Tube is coming out. This problem is more noticeable if the
Water-Reel is being used on short runs where the entire Tube is seldom pulled all the way out.
Important
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