Kifco Water-reel b140g User manual

700 South Schrader Avenue

P.O. Box 290

Havana, IL 62644

Phone (309)543-4425

Fax (309)543-4945

www.kifco.com

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Models B140G & E140G

Serial Number 510,721 +

E140G

B140G

193-0261-1

Introducon

Thank you for purchasing a Kifco Water-Reel!

Please read this manual carefully and watch the operator’s video to learn how to operate and service your Wa-

ter-Reel properly before operang your machine for the rst me. Failure to do so can result in personal injury

and/or property damage.

If you have any problems or are unclear regarding any of the instrucons contained herein, contact your local

dealer or Kifco prior to operaon.

Record the model & serial number of your machine in a safe locaon. Should you ever require product support

assistance from our factory; the process will be much quicker if you have this informaon available.

This manual is a permanent part of your Water-Reel and should always be available for reference by the opera-

tor. This manual should remain with the Water-Reel at all mes. Addional copies of this manual are available

on our website at www.kifco.com.

Measurements

In this manual all measurements are in U.S. SAE units unless otherwise noted.

Warranty

A standard Kifco Water-Reel warranty is provided. Please see the specic warranty statement in this manual

for full details. Neither Kifco Dealers nor their representaves are authorized to make excepons to any war-

ranty policy. Any deviaons from the standard warranty require wrien authorizaon from Kifco, Inc.

The warranty specically excludes:

• Alteraons or modicaons to any part of your new machine not previously approved by Kifco in wring.

• Irrigaon tube that is longer, larger in diameter, or made from non-approved materials will void the war-

ranty on the enre machine.

• Damage caused by normal wear, accident, lack of reasonable care and maintenance, neglect or abuse.

• Normal wear items such as belts, gaskets, brake bands, etc. unless these parts are known to be defecve.

• Transportaon, mailing, service call, diagnosc costs.

• Labor for repairs is also excluded unless unusual circumstances exist and then only if pre-approved.

Current Parts & Operator’s Manuals are always available online at www.kifco.com.

Table of Contents

Safety 4-7

B140G Bellows Components 8

E140G Electric Motor Drive Components 9

Gun Cart Components 10

Transport Opons 10

Handling the Polyethylene Tube 11

Start-up & Operaon 12-15

B140G Bellows Drive Operaon 16

E140G Electric Motor Drive Operaon 17-18

Water Applicaon Rate & Travel Speed 19

B140G Applicaon Charts 20

E140G Applicaon Charts 21

Booster Pump Operang Instrucons 22-24

Maintenance & Repair 25-28

Tire Pressure 25

Lubricaon 25-26

Screen Filter (on B140G only) & Tubing Removal 27

Electrical Informaon & Diagram for E140G 28

Polyethylene Tube Repair 29

Machine Winterizaon 30

Storage & Specicaons 31

Adjustments 32-35

Level Wind Timing 32-33

Holdout Handle & Holdout Lock 33

Spool Brake 34

Level Wind Chain 35

Drive Pinion Clearance (E140G only) 35

Sprinkler Opons & Adjustments 36

Oponal Equipment 37

Warranty 38

Dealer Checklist 39

Parts Book Available at www.kifco.com

Safety

Owner’s Responsibilies

The owner is responsible for the safe operaon of this product. The important safeguards and instrucons ap-

pearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible condions and situaons that may occur. Common

sense and cauon should be used at all mes by all operators to prevent damage or injury to the operator.

The owner is responsible for:

• Reading and understanding this manual. If any instrucons remain unclear contact your local dealer or Kifco

for further instrucons.

• Operang the machine strictly according to prescribed limitaons.

• Properly training others who may be permied to operate the machine.

• Heed the rules of safety, including but not limited to those in these instrucons.

• Exercising good judgment relang to safe operaon and safe conduct by operators and spectators whether

invited or not.

• Always bringing the safety decals and placards on the machine to the aenon of operators and spectators.

• Keeping all shields and guards in place!

Read and Heed The Special Messages!

This safety alert symbol is used to indicate messages related to safety. When you see this safety symbol, obey

the safety message to avoid personal injury, property damage, or both.

A “Cauon” message in this manual or on a machine placard means that you could be injured and/or equipment

or property may be damaged if you do not follow instrucons.

A “Warning” message in this manual or on a machine placard means that a hazard exists

that could result in severe personal injury or death.

A “Danger” message in this manual or on a machine placard means that a hazard exists

that will result in severe personal injury or death.

Safety Decals

All Water Reels are supplied with a variety of safety decals. These decals must be properly maintained, including

replacing any that become illegible or are missing. When replacing safety decals, make sure to install them into

the correct locaon as outlined in this manual.

2. (under shield)

2. (under shields)

2. (under shield)

Maximum Towing Speeds

10 MPH on Smooth Surfaces

3 MPH on Rough Surfaces

Safety Precauons

Learn To Be a Safe Operator

Read This Manual

• Know the controls on the Water-Reel and how to stop the water supply.

• Do not allow anyone to operate this Water-Reel without proper instrucon.

General Precauons

• Never aempt to service the Water-Reel while it is operang.

• Never aempt to make adjustments to the equipment while it is operang.

• Perform recommended maintenance at suggested intervals.

• Be certain the stabilizer legs are securely posioned before guncart pullout.

Protect Children

• Do NOT allow children to operate the Water-Reel.

• Keep children away while operang the Water-Reel.

• Do not allow children to operate the tractor that is posioning the Water-Reel.

• Never allow children to climb or ride on the machine at any me.

Use Cauon Around Pressurized Lines

• For your own protecon, always take care when working with or around pressurized equipment.

Shut o the pump before working with any components. This includes the pump, supply lines,

machine or any related equipment.

• Be sure the pressure is relieved from any supply line before it is disconnected.

• When the automac sprinkler shut-o is used, pressurized water may be trapped in the system

tube.

• Never service the equipment while it is pressurized or in operaon.

Stay Away from Operang Sprinklers

Stay away and keep others away from the sprinkler head during operaon. Pressurized water from a sprinkler

can inict serious injury to bystanders.

Transporng Your Water-Reel

Cauon! Never transport your Water-Reel unless the An-Reverse Pawl is in the

down posion. The Pawl should always be in the down posion EXCEPT on gun-

cart pullout!

Your Water-Reel is not

intended for highway tow-

ing and should never be

towed in excess of 10 MPH.

Safety Precauons

Learn To Be a Safe Operator

Keep Hands and Clothing Away

• Do not reach into any part of the Water-Reel while it is in operaon.

• All operators and spectators should keep a safe distance from all moving parts

during operaon.

Keep All Guards and Shields in Place

• Never Operate this Machine with Safety Guards Removed!

• Should a shield or guard become damaged or lost, replace it prior to operaon.

Stay Away From Power Lines

Avoid leng water contact power lines. Be careful not to contact power lines with

irrigaon pipe or mechanical equipment while operang or transporng you Water-

Reel.

B140G Components

On/O Lever

Pressure Gauge

Holdout Handle

Drain

Bellows Exhaust Drain

Stabilizer Leg

Shuto Bar

Speed Control

Stabilizer Legs - Secures the machine in a staonary posion for tube pull out and retracon

Shuto Bar - Controls the bellows cycling shut o at the end of an irrigaon run or in case of tube mis-wrap

Speed Control - Controls the retracon speed

Bellows Exhaust Drain - Sends the bellows exhaust water away from the machine

On/O Lever - Turns the water supply to the water motor on and o

Pressure Gauge - Displays inlet pressure

Drain - Used to relieve pressure from the supply hose and to winterize

Holdout Handle - Used to disengage both the drive and hold pawl for the tube pull out

Supply Inlet - Used to aach the supply hose to the machine

Supply Inlet

E140G Components

Motor

Pressure Gauge

Holdout Handle

Drain

(under Inlet)

Supply Inlet

Shuto Bar

Speed Control

Stabilizer Legs - Secures the machine in a staonary posion for tube pull out and retracon

Shuto Bar - Controls the motor shut o at the end of an irrigaon run or in case of tube mis-wrap

Speed Control - Controls the retracon speed

Pressure Gauge - Displays inlet pressure

Drain - Used to relieve pressure from the supply hose and to winterize

Holdout Handle - Used to disengage the hold pawl for the tube pull out

Motor - Electric 12V Motor

Motor Engage/Disengage - Engages the pinion gear into place to drive, and away from drive ring gear for pull out

Supply Inlet - Used to aach the supply hose to the machine

Motor Engage/Disengage

Stabilizer Legs

NOTE: The E140G is designed to run on a 12V DC source. Although not necessary; it is recommended to use a deep

cycle baery. Deep cycle baeries provide a steady amount of current over a long period of me.

The factory wire connecon for the baery is set up to use a “marine post adaptor” set.

Gun Cart Components

Diaphragm Valve

Tow Chain

Spool Valve

Sprinkler Selector Valve

Tow Chain - Used for pulling out the gun cart for an irrigaon run

Diaphragm Valve - Controls water ow to the sprinkler

Sprinkler Selector Valve- Controls the opon of shung the water o to the sprinkler aer an irrigaon run

Spool Valve - Supplies water pressure to acvate the diaphragm valve

Striker Plate - Acvates spool valve at the end of an irrigaon run

Transport Opons

Your Water-Reel can be towed with a small implement towing or transported by hand.

Striker Plate

Drain

Handling the Polyethylene Tube

The polyethylene irrigaon tube is a durable product that will operate reliably for many years if han-

dled properly and given a reasonable amount of care.

Medium Density Polyethylene is a semi-rigid product that retains its shape when it is not pressurized

but can also be wound on a drum or spool without damage. This characterisc makes it feasible to

pump uid through it while it is rolled up on a reel.

A few simple precauons need to be observed to prevent damaging the tube when operang your

Water-Reel.

1. When starng a new Water-Reel for the rst me, you must pull the tube all the way out in or-

der to correctly ghten the new tube on the spool. It is also important to follow the ming In-

strucons on Pages 32-33 of this manual.

2. Never transport the Water-Reel with the Pawl Disengage Rod in the up posion! The tubing will

become loose and tangled. Do not aempt to operate your Water-Reel if there are any coils of

tube that are loose or misplaced. If loose coils of tube are noced, they must be ghtened by ro-

tang the spool by hand. If this is not possible, pull all of the tube out before aempng 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 o the machine other than by pulling on the sprinkler cart (straight out from

the machine).

5. Never run over the tube with any kind of vehicle and avoid pinching or pulling the tube around

objects. Never bend the tube sharper than 25 mes the inner diameter of the tube (See page 12).

6. If the tube is frequently pulled out only a poron of its complete length the tube remaining on the

drum will become loose. Occasionally it will be necessary to pull all the tube o the drum to ght-

en the remaining coils.

Be careful when operang other equipment near the tube. Make sure the tube doesn’t get gouged or

punctured.

REMEMBER, polyethylene tube is semi-rigid and subject to being kinked. Those foregoing precau-

ons will reduce the possibility of kinking or damaging your tube. Throughout the irrigaon indus-

try the words ‘tube’ and ‘hose’ are used interchangeably in connecon with hard hose traveling ma-

chines.

Water-Reel Start-Up & Operaon

The success of the Water-Reel irrigaon system depends a great deal on the operator's understanding of the

proper pull out and start up procedure. Do not aempt to operate this Water-Reel unl you read and under-

stand the preceding secon tled "Handling the Polyethylene Tube"!

Decide on the proper nozzle size to be used for the irrigaon run which thus will also determine the irrigaon

lane spacing that will be needed (see pages 20 & 21 for sprinkler performance).

Set the desired arc to be used on the sprinkler gun.

NOTE: Arc sengs where the sprinkler never distributes water forward of the gun cart (towards pull), could

create undesired tracking results. This is caused by the connuous thrust of the sprinkler, which pushes the

tube towards the Water-Reel. It is recommended that the arc be set to create some tension on the tube

greater than 180°).

Note: Your Kifco Water-Reel is equipped to irrigate on a gradual arc if necessary. Arced irrigaon can only be per-

formed aer the rst 25% of the tube is pulled out straight from the machine and then the gradual arc

cannot exceed 90 degrees over the remaining 75%. Depending on the soil or vegetaon the gun cart

may or may not follow the arc back to the machine. Higher fricon (furrows, tall grass) will greatly assist with the

gun cart tracking the arc.

Failure to observe this limitaon can also place an excessive side load on the Level-Wind mechanism which could

result in equipment failure and/or tube damage.

Water-Reel Start-Up & Operaon

This machine is equipped with an oponal water shuto system that can be set in either the On or O posion (see be-

low diagram). The sprinkler control valve will only operate automacally if the Spool Valve has been reset (see below

diagram).

Note: Spool Valve must be reset before each irrigaon run.

*The Spool Valve is a stem valve located on the Gun Cart of the Water-Reel. This must not be used as an ON/OFF valve

for any purpose other than to automacally shut-o the sprinkler at the compleon of an irrigaon run.

Important

When using the automac water shuto feature, be sure the water can be shut o automacally without

damaging the water supply or the Water-Reel! Stopping the ow of water can damage a pump or water lines

and excessive pressure can be created. A qualied person should conrm if you could safely ulize the auto-

mac water shut-o.

Sprinkler Flow Selecon Valve “OFF”

(Sprinkler gun will shut o aer the irriga-

on run)

Sprinkler Flow Selecon Valve “ON”

(Sprinkler gun will connue to oper-

ate aer the irrigaon run)

To reset Spool Valve push

knob in

E140G Motor Disengage

Water-Reel Start-Up & Operaon

Disengage the Pawl(s) by moving the Holdout Handle into the back posion (move front to back) and engage

Holdout Lock. If the Pawls do not disengage the Gear easily; rotate the Spool forward (counterclockwise) to

relieve tension on the Drive Pinion or Drive Pawl. Ensure that the Holdout Lock on the Holdout Handle is in

the down posion. Both Pawls (two on Bellows Drive & one on Electric Motor Drive) must clear the Ring Gear

on the Spool.

E140G Pullout

B140G Pullout

Disengage Pawl Rod &

engage Holdout Lock

Motor Drive disengaged

Disengage Holdout Handle &

engage Holdout Lock Ring Gear

Ensure that the Holdout Handle is disengaged (posioned towards front of machine) for transport. Pull the Water-

Reel into posion with the Gun Cart towards the run to be irrigated. Be especially careful to have the machine square

and in good alignment with the irrigaon path. Lower the Stabilizer Legs and conrm they have made good ground

contact. Never aempt to operate the Water-Reel without both legs inserted into the ground.

Aach the water supply line to the machine to conrm that all lines reach and the Water-Reel is set in the proper

place. Do not turn on the water.

B140G (bellows drive) Only - Un-stow and aach the Bellows Exhaust Drain Hose to the Bellows

Exhaust Discharge. Conrm that the Drain Hose is not kinked or blocked.

E140G Electric Motor Drive Machines Only - MUST have the Drive Pinion on the Motor disengaged

prior to pull out. To disengage: pull the Motor Mount Pin and slide the Motor away from the Ring Gear.

IMPORTANT: If the standard irrigaon run does not require the use of 100% of the tube on the Water-

Reel; it will be necessary to occasionally pull the enre length of tube o of the Water-Reel and retract

the tube under pressure to ensure the concentric shape of the tube. During short runs of the Water-

Reel, the remaining tube on the spool will tend to gradually loosen. Over me, gaps in the tube on the

spool will create Level Wind to tube mis-alignment causing the machine to become out of me or the

possibility of the tube mis-wrapping causing damage to the Water-Reel and the tube. This can be cor-

rected by making a full run (pull 100% of the tube out) occasionally.

Water-Reel Start-Up & Operaon

Lower the Gun Cart from its transport posion by liing slightly on the gun cart handle and releasing the latch.

Gun Cart latch

Gaps in tube caused

by short runs

Pull the Gun Cart out the desired distance. Pull the tube out slowly (do not exceed 3 mph) and avoid sudden

stops and errac driving during pull out.

Gun Cart handle

B140G Bellows Drive Operaon

Be sure the ON/OFF Valve is in the "OFF" posion (lever down). Engage the Drive and Hold Pawl by releasing the

Holdout Lock and pulling the Holdout Handle towards the front of the machine. Turn on the water. Conrm the

sprinkler is operang as expected and in the desired arc. Aer all air is purged from the system and the sprinkler is

operang smoothly, turn the ON/OFF Valve to the "ON" posion (lever up). Set the Speed Control Valve to the de-

sired retracon speed.

The Speed Control Valve, located on the valve assembly, regulates the speed at which water can ll the Bellows.

Note: The Water- Reel requires 45 Pounds Per Square Inch (PSI) and adequate water ow capacity (GPM) to

operate properly. Consult your Kifco dealer if you do not have an adequate water supply.

Observe water pressure, travel speed, and sprinkler performance to conrm desired performance. See pages

20 or 21 for performance charts.

When the Gun Cart completes the irrigaon run and has contacted the Shut O Bar, the retracon of the tube

will stop.

With the irrigaon run completed, turn o water supply, relieve pressure rst by opening the Drain, and dis-

connect the Supply Hose. Remove and store the Bellows Exhaust Drain Hose.

Li & latch the Gun Cart into its transport posion. Pull the Water-Reel forward to relieve pressure on the Sta-

bilizer Legs. Li & latch both Stabilizer Legs into transport posion.

The Water-Reel is now ready to be moved and set up in a new locaon.

Note: Some municipalies prohibit the use of water mains intended for re protecon and there may also be

requirements for back-ow prevenon. Invesgate and obey all local regulaons regarding the use of water.

Holdout Handle

On/O Valve

Speed Control Valve

O

Important

Open Drain to relieve pressure on Supply

Hose aer turning o water supply

Drain

Supply Hose

Holdout Lock

E140G Electric Drive Operaon

With the water supply o; disengage the Holdout Handle into its forward posion. Pull up on the Motor Mount Pin and engage

the Motor Drive Pinion into the Ring Gear. Drop Motor Mount Pin into locking posion

Note: in most instances it will be necessary to turn the motor on (briey) in order for the Drive Pinion to mesh

with the Ring Gear.

Disengage Holdout Handle

Engage Motor drive

Lock Motor Mount Pin

OFF

SLOW

FAST

Turn on the water supply. Conrm the sprinkler is operang as expected and in the desired arc. Wait for all of the air

to be purged from the system and for the sprinkler to operate smoothly. Set the Speed Control Knob to the desired

retracon speed.

Set Speed Control Knob

When the Gun Cart completes the irrigaon run and has contacted the Shut O Bar, the retracon of the tube

will stop.

With the irrigaon run complete, turn o the water supply, relieve the pressure and disconnect Supply Hose.

Turn the Speed Control Knob all the way o (counterclockwise).

Li & latch the Gun Cart into its transport posion. Pull the Water-Reel forward to relieve pressure on the Stabi-

lizer Legs. Li & latch both Stabilizer Legs into transport posion.

The Water-Reel is now ready to be moved and set up in a new locaon.

Note: Some municipalies prohibit the use of water mains intended for re protecon and there may also be

requirements for back-ow prevenon. Invesgate and obey all local regulaons regarding the use of water.

E140G Electric Drive Operaon

Turn o Speed Control Knob

Open Drain under Inlet to relieve water pres-

sure aer machine shutdown

Important

Open Drain to relieve pressure on Supply Hose aer turning o water supply

MODEL B 140G X350

PERFORMANCE

20 30 40 50 60 70 75 85

PSI GPM DIA WIDTH LENGTH

.4" 40 27 149 119 X410 53 1.09 0.73 0.55 0.44 0.36 0.31 0.29 0.26

.4" 80 39 182 146 X423 106 1.29 0.86 0.64 0.52 0.43 0.37 0.34 0.30

.45" 35 32 154 123 X412 53 1.25 0.83 0.63 0.50 0.42 0.36 0.33 0.29

.45" 80 49 207 166 X433 120 1.42 0.95 0.71 0.57 0.47 0.41 0.38 0.34

.5" 35 40 164 131 X416 62 1.47 0.98 0.73 0.59 0.49 0.42 0.39 0.35

.5" 80 61 222 178 X439 139 1.65 1.10 0.83 0.66 0.55 0.47 0.44 0.39

.55" 35 49 172 138 X419 75 1.71 1.14 0.86 0.69 0.57 0.49 0.46 0.40

.55" 70 69 221 177 X438 145 1.88 1.25 0.94 0.75 0.63 0.54 0.50 0.44

17.5 11.7 8.8 7.0 5.8 5.0 4.7 4.1

3568911 12 13

Avg. Strokes Per Min:

MODEL B140G X

350'

NELSON SR75

Nozzle

size

SPRINKLER

Irrigated Width 80%

Wetted Diameter

INLET

PSI

TRAVEL SPEED - FEET PER HOUR

INCHES DEPTH OF APPLICATION

Hours for Full Run:

Water Applicaon Rate & Travel Speed

Depth Of Water Applied:

The depth of water applied by the Water-Reel is regulated by the retracon speed (speed the sprinkler is

moving over the ground). It is also aected by the amount of water being discharged by the sprinkler head.

The sprinkler nozzle size and the water pressure determine the amount of discharged water. These two fac-

tors are determined by the available water and the capability of the water pump at the water supply. The se-

lecon of the sprinkler nozzle needs to be made based on the water supply and pump performance.

Travel Speed Sengs - Using the Performance Guide:

Example: With a Nelson SR75 sprinkler, determine the inlet pressure, speed sengs and sprinkler nozzle size

required to apply 0.35 - 0.37 inches of water. (See Illustraon)

Note: The inlet PSI is the pressure reading while the machine is running and the sprinkler is operang. If the

pressure drops while running, use the chart to determine the performance at the new inlet pressure. If the

pressure drops below the lowest inlet pressure shown, consider using a smaller size nozzle. ( Inlet PSI is al-

ways read at the Water Reel )

As shown below, a variety of sengs can accomplish 0.35 - 0.37 inches of water applicaon.

*With a .4” nozzle and an inlet PSI of 53; 0.36” can be applied at a rate of 60. per hour.

*With a .4” nozzle and an inlet PSI of 106; 0.37” can be applied at a rate of 70. per hour. Example shown below

* With a .45” nozzle and an inlet PSI of 53; 0.36” can be applied at a rate of 70. per hour.

* With a .5” nozzle and an inlet PSI of 62; 0.35” can be applied at a rate of 85. per hour.

Variances with inlet pressures and nozzle sizes will give dierent applicaon speed rates and irrigated areas.

B140G Applicaon Charts