midseason Preventative maintenance
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It’s important to make sure your pivot is operating in tiptop shape no matter what time of the year. Now that preseason preventative maintenance has come and gone, the next step is to identify what you should focus on during midseason. By following the midseason preventative maintenance checklist, you’ll be able to ensure your pivot is operating smoothly during the peak of the growing season.
Once crops are in the growing season, providing routine maintenance to your pivot can pose additional challenges. The next time your pivot is parked along the edge of the field or close to a pivot road, take some time to inspect the system’s components and ensure they are functioning properly. Locating a potential problem and taking preventative measures to fix it before additional damage may occur will save you crucial downtime and costly repairs.
Once crops are in the growing season, providing routine maintenance to your pivot can pose additional challenges. The next time your pivot is parked along the edge of the field or close to a pivot road, take some time to inspect the system’s components and ensure they are functioning properly. Locating a potential problem and taking preventative measures to fix it before additional damage may occur will save you crucial downtime and costly repairs.
"Finding a flat tire in the middle of a hot corn field can be like finding a needle in a haystack. That’s why I take extra time to inspect my pivots to try and prevent an issue before it may happen.” ~ Wade Walters, Farmer
Weather Precautions
Being exposed to the elements 365 days a year may increase the risk of your pivot sustaining weather damage. Make sure to inspect your system carefully after severe thunderstorms for any structural or electrical damage that may have been caused by lightning or wind. If your system isn’t running properly and you suspect there is electrical damage, contact your Reinke Dealer immediately. Never tamper with any wiring or electrical components yourself.
Midseason Quick Checklist
1. Check system alignment.
2. Check tire pressure and tire conditions.
3. Check gearbox lubrication levels.
4. Grease all fittings.
5. Verify sprinkler uniformity.
2. Check tire pressure and tire conditions.
3. Check gearbox lubrication levels.
4. Grease all fittings.
5. Verify sprinkler uniformity.
"By following the preseason and midseason preventative maintenance checklists, you’ll be able to greatly reduce the risk of system failure and downtime during the critical irrigation period.” ~ Todd Merryman, Reinke Manufacturing, Manager of Technical Services
Inspect the drivetrain to ensure things are running smoothly during irrigation season.
Contact Your Reinke Dealer
If a problem does happen to occur with your irrigation system, it’s beneficial to locate the issue early to prevent further maintenance down the road. Don’t hesitate to contact your local Reinke dealer about any questions.
Reinke dealers are trained and certified service professionals who are equipped with the knowledge needed to troubleshoot and resolve any issue that may occur. Reinke dealers are able to eliminate system downtime by having a selection of Reinke Genuine parts on hand to get you up and running as soon as possible.
Before calling your Reinke dealer, make sure you have the requested information available to help speed up the service.
Reinke dealers are trained and certified service professionals who are equipped with the knowledge needed to troubleshoot and resolve any issue that may occur. Reinke dealers are able to eliminate system downtime by having a selection of Reinke Genuine parts on hand to get you up and running as soon as possible.
Before calling your Reinke dealer, make sure you have the requested information available to help speed up the service.
"The advantage of using Reinke Genuine Parts for repairs is knowing you are backed by Reinke quality and a warranty.”
~ Hunter Walls, Walls Irrigation
~ Hunter Walls, Walls Irrigation
Information Requested by the Reinke Dealer
• Your name
• System serial number or identifier
• System location
• How does the problem affect the system?
• What was the system doing when the problem occurred? (parked,
running wet, running dry)
• Is it an intermittent problem?
• Are there any commonalities regarding the problem? (time of day,
location in field, high or low temperature and main control panel
settings)
• What action, if any, has already been done to try and remedy the
problem?
• What is the level of urgency for getting this system back in service?
• How do you want the system left when the repair is completed?
(stopped or running)
• System serial number or identifier
• System location
• How does the problem affect the system?
• What was the system doing when the problem occurred? (parked,
running wet, running dry)
• Is it an intermittent problem?
• Are there any commonalities regarding the problem? (time of day,
location in field, high or low temperature and main control panel
settings)
• What action, if any, has already been done to try and remedy the
problem?
• What is the level of urgency for getting this system back in service?
• How do you want the system left when the repair is completed?
(stopped or running)
"I like to gather as much information beforehand, so I can come prepared with a possible solution before I reach the field.”
~ Jarrod Watson, South Central Irrigation
~ Jarrod Watson, South Central Irrigation
