FASTERHOLT FM2500, User Manual And Spare Parts Catalogue

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Put the machine in gear. Remember to select the right gear for the speed you want to drive at. Refer to table below or in the machine’s electrical cabinet.
Table of forward speeds for FM2500
1. Gear 5-12 metres per hour
2. Gear 8-18 metres per hour
3. Gear 15-33 metres per hour
4. Gear 22-48 metres per hour
5. Gear 33-73 metres per hour
6. Gear 70-130 metres per hour
Remember that the decoupling valve must be closed. (Lever must be pulled out).
Attach the charge hose to the hydrant. Then open the hydrant, start the pump and irrigation can begin. Place the chock on the hose where you want to stop
irrigation. When starting irrigation, see the section that refers to the operating instructions for Program Rain.
Preparing the machine after irrigation
After irrigation, tighten the brake and loosen the V-belt. Then open the bypass valve (lever must be pushed in) to get the gearbox out of gear. If there is
tension in the rear axle assembly, use a lever to turn the input shaft to get it into neutral.
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THE GEARBOX MUST BE IN NEUTRAL WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT MOVING BY ITSELF.