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Operation
Starting and Stopping the Machine
Starting the Machine
Refer to your pivot owner’s manual for information about starting the machine. The Bender160 runs only when
the machine is running and the Bender stop box is engaged. During operation the machine pauses when going
into bend mode. This is normal and may last as long as a few minutes before the machine starts bending.
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WARNING
• BENDER BARRICADE MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO BEND MODE. FAILURE TO
INSTALL THE BARRICADE PRIOR TO BENDING THE SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO BOTH
THE SYSTEM AND ANY FIELD OBSTRUCTIONS IT MAY BE BENDING AROUND.
Emergency Stopping
To stop the machine in an emergency situation, shut off any one of the following:
• Main Service Disconnect Switch from public power to the control panel. See Figure 23-1.
• Control Panel Main Disconnect Switch. See Figure 23-1.
• Any Tower Box Disconnect Switch. See Figure 23-1.
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Figure 23-1 1. Main Service Disconnect Switch
2. Control Panel Main Disconnect Switch
3. Tower Box Disconnect Switch
Stopping Under Normal Conditions
1. Press the STOP key. See Figure 23-2.
2. Turn the main disconnect switch to the OFF posi-
tion. See Figure 23-2.
3. Turn the pumping unit OFF (if not automatic).
4. If an engine generator set is utilized, place the
Engine Run/Start switch to the Start position for
the next start-up sequence.
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WARNING
• DO NOT SHUT THE MACHINE OFF BY
SLOWLY IDLING DOWN THE ENGINE GEN-
ERATOR SET. THIS PRACTICE CAUSES
LOW VOLTAGE AND WILL DAMAGE MA-
CHINE COMPONENTS.
• ALWAYS STOP THE IRRIGATION MACHINE
PRIOR TO SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE-
GENERATOR SET.
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Figure 23-2 1. Stop Key
2. Main Disconnect Switch OFF
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