Micro Rain MR43, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ... Transport And Delivery 5 Assembly Instructions 6 8 Start Up Maintenance Procedures 9 11 Standard Quick Hose Rewind 12 Maintenance Winterization 13 PerformanceChart 14 Care And Repair Of P E Tube 14 15 Troubleshooting 16 Warnings 17 Use Of Shut Off Valves 18 Booster Pump 19 Table Of Contents ...

Page 3: ...hen disconnecting couplings When the traveler shut off valve activates the supply hose remains pressurized at the end of the run First relieve the pressure with the relief valve then disconnect the supply hose Use caution with the sprinkler heads Pressurized water from the sprinkler head could cause serious damage to people or objects Use caution during transport Travelers are not made for public ...

Page 4: ...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 sure that the sprinkled water does not contact any power lines houses roads or any working sites 5 Before operating the machine rea...

Page 5: ...t side of the machine cover side on the frame plat just Special abels on Sprinkler Cart Conditions for achine Operation VALVE CAUTION GEARBOX WARNING The Micro Rain machine is designed to be used with clean water suitable for irrigation This machine is not designed for dirty water or slurry waste water conditions ...

Page 6: ...gage Disengage Handle Drain Valve bottom side of gun cart PTO Rewind Automatic Disengage Bar eight imensions Dimensions inches A B C D MR43 76 59 50 50 Weight pounds Dry w Water MR43 559 806 Note For unloading and assembly operations of the machine use lift winches and equipment with dimensions and capacities proportioned to the weight of the machine to be lifted see tables below ...

Page 7: ... DEALERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY OR MACHINE FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF PROPER SAFETY PROCEDURES OR FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 1 Micro Rain travelers are either shipped on a special skid partially disassembled which can be unloaded with a fork lift or they are shipped in a fully assembled state by blocking on the shipping floor 2 The proper procedure to unload the skid shipment is w...

Page 8: ...Y INJURY OR MACHINE FAILURE DUE TO CARELESSNESS OR FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 1 Assemble the Gun Cart Figure 1 a Push the end of the P E hose onto the guncart as indicated in Figure 1 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 prov...

Page 9: ...00 373 9325 1 Cut strapping and remove Micro Rain and guncart from pallet Remove the snap ring on the end of the guncart axle and slide wheels onto guncart axle and re attach snap ring and washer as shown above Attach sprinkler head as shown above 2 Pull and lock anti reverse knob to release reel allowing hose to unwind 3 Untie hose end and pull hose through hose guide bars 4 Cut the end of the po...

Page 10: ... end of the poly hose to make it softer when inserting the barbed portion of the cart Only a small amount of heat is needed Do not overheat and melt the tube 7 Take the cart in one hand and the poly hose in the other hand Insert the barb of cart into the hose while the tube is hot and work in an up and down motion moving the poly hose onto the barb 8 Attach clamps with the bolt heads straight up o...

Page 11: ...ease 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 pressure recommended on the...

Page 12: ...ace the gun cart side of the reel towards the area needing to be irrigated The machine direction should be as straight as possible Set the stabilizer 3 Lower the gun cart 4 Connect the water supply hose to the water inlet connection on the machine 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 5 Relea...

Page 13: ...art out straight and tighten loose wraps before start up ALWAYS PULL TUBE OUT STRAIGHT KEEP WRAPS TIGHT 8 Pull the gun cart out straight with a consistent speed about the pace of a walk and slow down when approaching the stop or end position NOTE Always leave at least one wrap of hose on the reel 9 Pull up on shut off valve handle to place into operational position open valve This procedure must b...

Page 14: ...See the Golden Rain manual for specific instructions concerning the computer setting operation The purpose of the PTO shaft on the gearbox is to rewind the hose quickly by using the tractor If for any reason you need to wind the hose up quickly then follow these steps 1 WARNING Make sure the handle on the gearbox is in the idle or disengaged position otherwise severe damage will occur to the gearb...

Page 15: ...n the bottom elbow of the cart on all large chassis Micro Rains MR40 through MR5BRL 5 Drain boost pump case by opening 1 4 ball valve as shown in left photo On boost pump models disconnect the short black con nection hose on the side of the Micro Rain that connects the boost pump piping to the inlet side of the machine This allows water in the cross pipe to drain preventing damage to the pipe or f...

Page 16: ... 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 must be wound on the machine drum before moving 5 While the tube is unwound make certain never to dr...

Page 17: ...vel 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 th...

Page 18: ... WIND UP MACHINE WON T STAY ANCHORED OR SLIDES 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 ANY MODIFICATION MADE TO ANY PART OF TH...

Page 19: ...ies especially to unauthorized people 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 standing b...

Page 20: ... off position Figure 2 3 Prior to re pulling 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 1 In order for water to enter the machine the shut off valve located under the red side cover must be manually opened prior to irrigating Remove the assist handle from the holder and pla...

Page 21: ... liable for operator failure to follow engine and machine instructions and guidelines 1 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 2 Never use the tank placed on the engine for any reason DO NOT FILL WITH FUEL 3 Connect the water supply hose to the quick connect fi...

Page 22: ... the machine at the end of the run it activates the shut off valve When the valve is closed the flow switch mounted on the cross pipe senses the loss of water flow and automatically kills the engine 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...

Page 23: ...rmed by a trained professional operator 4 Any and all repairs and maintenance must be performed when the engine is turned off and cooled down FIRE EMERGENCY 1 In case of fire use a powder fire extinguisher BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS AND USE 1 The electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid solution In case of contact with skin wash immediately Contact medical help immediately if solution gets in your eyes WA...

Page 24: ...iled due to defects in workmanship or materials for 3 years from the date of original invoice free of charge All remedies provided herein are for parts only no labor or freight allowance for return parts is implied This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of Micro Rain equipment purchased from an authorized Micro Rain dealership CONDITIONS TO ENFORCEABILITY AND CLAIMS Equipment has bee...