Tracker
2
Assembly & Operating Instructions
3
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Underhill’s newest generation of portable irrigation machine
Tracker
2
. Now more streamlined with the following unique features:
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328 ft. (100m) of galvanized steel pull cable,
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Simplified gear drive assembly for longer life and consistent performance,
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Nearly fully assembled in the box, simply install the included part-circle impact sprinkler,
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Connect a 1” minimum sized hose,
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Spool out the cable wire and place the included ground stake of where irrigation is to finish,
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Turn on your water supply and step-back.
Please take a few moments and read the following Assembly and Operating Instructions to
familiarize yourself with this product.
Applications
The Underhill Tracker
2
is a self-propelled, portable irrigation machine that can be used for a wide
variety of supplemental irrigation when required.
The Tracker
2
can pull itself up to 328’ in length from point A to point B. It comes supplied with
galvanized steel pull cable and ground stake. A minimum of 1” supply hose should be about 10%
longer than the length of area to be irrigated depending on the water source.
The Tracker
2
comes standard with a part-circle impact sprinkler with a radius of 62 feet (18,9m)
depending on the delivery pressure to the inlet end of the Tracker
2
. The part circle sprinkler can be
converted to a full-circle model by sliding the trip pin upwards while the sprinkler is set to the
forward mode and not the reverse mode.
Warning: The Tracker
2
requires a minimum of 50 Psi water pressure at the inlet end
of the machine.
General Instructions for Safety and Accident Prevention
Develop early and safe habits each time operating the Tracker
2
Portable Irrigation Machine, please
check the machine and supply hose. In general:
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Please take a moment and read through these Assembly and Operating instructions prior to
operating this machine.
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Before starting, check the immediate visually check the surroundings for children and/or site
features that might obstruct the Tracker
2
’s path.
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Working in close proximity to areas to be irrigated is not recommended,
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The sprinkler nozzle while operating should not be pointed directly at anyone.
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Standard safety measures are to be observed when any low overhead or on-grade wires might
exist within the Tracker
2
’s sphere of irrigation spray. Contact your local electric or power
company to obtain advice about safe operating distances if any potential danger exists.
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