Micro Rain MR40, Instruction Manual For Operation And Maintenance

Page 1: ...MICRO RAIN INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MR40 MR43 ...

Page 2: ...gs When the traveler is equipped with shut off valve the supply hose remains pressurized at the end of the run First relieve the pressure then disconnect the supply hose Use caution with the sprinkler heads Guns Pressurized water from the sprinkler head could cause serious damage to people or objects Use caution during transport Travelers are not made for public transit Do not exceed 7mph on flat ...

Page 3: ...ight and Dimensions 7 Transport and Assembly 8 9 Start Up Maintenance Procedures 10 12 Standard Hose Rewind 13 Quick Hose Rewind Maintenance Winterization 14 Care and Repair of P E Tube 15 16 Troubleshooting 17 Warnings 18 Use of Shut Off Valves 19 Booster Pump 20 25 Performance Charts 26 27 ...

Page 4: ...ot release the clamps before making sure that the pressure is released 3 This sign indicates dangerous equipment in operation Never use this machine with safety guards removed When using a PTO to rewind the hose use only protected shafts conforming with the safety standards in force 4 This sign indicates a risk of electric power danger Never position the sprinkler cart close to power supplies Make...

Page 5: ...e machine read the instruction manual carefully 6 Before servicing or making any adjustments stop the machine and disconnect the supply line 7 Do not stand between the hose reel and gun cart while machine is in operation 4 ...

Page 6: ...tdesignedfordirtywaterorslurry wastewaterconditions IDENTIFICATION DATA The KID ID Plate includes a model number ie MR 43 MR 58BP and a serial number The ID plate is located on the left side of the machine cover side on the frame plate just above the rear tire 5 SPECIAL LABELS ON SPRINKLER CART VALVE CAUTION GEARBOXWARNING ...

Page 7: ...rbox engage and disengage 4 Shut off valve handle 2 Anti reverse handle 5 Speed is regulated by adjusting the by pass 3 Automaticdisengagebar 6 Electric motor regulates by pass when using the optional GOLDEN RAIN computer 6 ...

Page 8: ...ions of the machine use lift winches and equipment with dimensions and capacities proportioned to the weight of the machine to be lifted see tables 7 DIMENSIONS INCHES A B C D MR 40 76 59 50 50 MR 43 76 59 50 50 WEIGHT LBS DRY WITHWATER MR40 538 783 MR43 559 806 ...

Page 9: ...AIN DEALERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY OR MACHINE FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF PROPER SAFETY PROCEDURES OR FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 8 1 Micro Rain travelers are either shipped on a special skid partially disassembled which can be un loadedwithaforklift or theyareshippedinafullyassembledstatebyblockingontheshippingfloor 2 The proper procedure to unload the skid shipment is with a fork ...

Page 10: ...un Cart fig 1 a Push the end of the P E hose onto the guncart as indicated in fig 3 Applying heat to the end of the P E hose will ease this process b Tighten the clamp provided with the bolts on top c Mount the sprinkler gun onto the gun cart Use teflon tape or a thread compound to provide a proper seal d Using the hand grip pick up the gun cart and hook it onto machine fig 2 FIG 1 FIG 2 9 ...

Page 11: ...n the drum inlet One grease fitting is located on the bottom side and lubricates the drum inlet seals Grease must be spread on the drum gear teeth and at the drive shaft where the drum gear and drive gear mesh The scroll bar must also be kept well greased and the scroll knife must be lubricated grease fitting in order to function correctly 3 Check the tire pressure and if necessary inflate to pres...

Page 12: ...s straight as possible FIG 1 3 Set the stabilizer fig 1 4 Lower the gun cart 5 Connect the water supply hose to the water inlet connection on the machine fig 2 NOTE Before connecting the supply hose to the machine flush out hose or check to be sure there is no foreign matter which will block the turbine FIG 2 6 Release the backstop anti reverse lever fig 3 Pull straight back and down to release 7 ...

Page 13: ... Turn speed control in the clockwise direction to slow reel to the desired speed If computer speed control system see page 13 for specific instructions on operation 11 When you have pulled out the hose make sure that the wraps remaining on the reel are tight and close together next to the edge of the drum If necessary roll the drum by hand to tighten wraps and push them in place by hand fig 8 This...

Page 14: ...gear allowing the gears to mesh This process is best completed with water running through the turbine 4 Adjust hose retraction speed On a manual speed control machine this is completed by adjusting the position of the bypass valve fig 3 Full reel speed is achieved with the valve turned full counter clockwise To slow the retraction speed slowly turn the bypass valve clockwise until the desired retr...

Page 15: ...d before the hose is completely wound up to avoid damage to the gun cart or the end of the hose It is recommended the final wrap or two to be wound up manually IMPORTANT To avoid irregular rewinding of the hose when using a PTO it may be neces sary to wind the hose up under water pressure to avoid excessive ovaling of the hose MAINTENANCE 1 Grease all grease fittings every 100 hours of operation 2...

Page 16: ...ne with the anti reverse lever engaged and cart racked 3 Do not attempt to operate the machine with loose or misplaced wraps of tube Tighten the tube on the drum before starting the machine WARNING Starting the machine without tightening the tube wraps will result in miswrapping and could permanently damage your tube 4 Do not attempt to move or relocate the machine with tube unwound All the tube m...

Page 17: ...el the inside and outside of the tube with a knife or file so that the threads of the metal menderwillenterthetube 3 NOTE The threads on the metal mender are lefthand threads on one end and righthand threads on the other Screw the mender in one end about 2 3 of the way using a wrench Then unscrew it Repeat the procedure on the other end Remember one end is left hand thread Do not apply heat to the...

Page 18: ... wood under in order to reduce friction RECOMMENDATIONS When moving the machine never exceed the maximum speed of 7 MPH If the hose is wound up using the PTO be certain the gearbox is in the idle or disengaged position or the gearbox will be seriously damaged At the beginning of each season completely unwind the hose leaving only two wraps on the reel ANYMODIFICATION MADE TOANYPART OFTHE MACHINE W...

Page 19: ...n use Thisappliesespeciallytounauthorizedpeople When the machine is being transported on a grade of 6 degrees or greater there is a risk of the machine overturning Take every precaution to avoid transporting on steep grades Make sure that in the rain gun sprinkler head path of irrigation there are no electrical wires or power lines Tremendous water pressure comes through the hose to the gun Avoid ...

Page 20: ...lling the cart out for the next irrigation run shift the gearbox back into neutral The gearbox will be seriously damaged if the hose is unwound with the gearbox still engaged FIG 1 FIG 2 OPTIONAL DIAPHRAM VALVE SHUT OFF 19 1 Thediaphramvalve Fig3 isactuatedbytherollerswitch bulletmechanism Fig4 Forirrigation operation the bullet must be completely off of the roller switch 3 way valve 2 Whenthecart...

Page 21: ...as in structed by the engine manufacturer to avoid pump or machine damage Micro Rain or Micro Rain Dealers are not responsible nor liable for operator failure to follow engine and machine instruc tions and guidelines Remove the gas cap and fill the gas tank to the side of the engine with gasoline and replace the cap Do not over tighten gas cap Check gas level often to be sure engine has fuel fig 1...

Page 22: ... hose to the quick connect fitting fig 3 on the machine FIG 3 2 If your machine has a shut off valve fig 4 make sure the valve handle is in the working up position FIG 4 3 Turn on the water source and pressure to the machine 21 ...

Page 23: ... through the machine 4 Turn on the gas switch as indicated in fig 5 FIG 5 5 If the engine is cold choke the engine by pushing the switch to the left fig 6 FIG 6 6 Start the engine by pulling on starter rope Fig 7 or by turning ignition key clockwise Fig 8 FIG 7 FIG 8 22 ...

Page 24: ...tivates the shut off valve When the valve is closed the flow switch mounted on the cross pipe fig 8 sensesthelossofwaterflowandautomaticallykillstheengine FIG 8 FIG 9 23 Note Water should always be running through the pump prior to starting boost pump but if for some reason the pump must be started without water flow for short duration the by pass button can be pressed to over ride the flow switch...

Page 25: ...turned off and cooled down FIRE EMERGENCY 1 In case of fire use a powder fire extinguisher BATTERYINSTRUCTIONSAND USE 1 Theelectrolyteisadilutedsulfuricacidsolution Incaseofcontactwithskin washimmediately Contact medical help immediately if solution gets in your eyes WARNING When recharging any battery a flammable gas is produced which could cause battery to explode 2 Avoid sparks when attaching o...

Page 26: ... BOOSTER PUMP THE ENGINE DOES NOT START The machine does not have water pressure The flow safety switch will not allow the engine to start with waterrunningthroughthemachine Aclosed shut off valve Solution Make sure the handle is in the up position open for operation Fig1 Flowswitchismalfunctioning Solution Remove switch and check contacts and wiring Replace if necessary Fig 2 FIG 1 FIG 2 Check oi...

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