FASTERHOLT FM4400, User Manual & Spare Parts Catalogue

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Starting your irrigator
Move the machine to the field in the transport position.
When the machine is at the crop to be irrigated, discon-
nect the tractor from the front drawbar. Connect the trac-
tor to the rear drawbar. Recommendation: Remove the
drum belt from the belt tensioner before unwinding.
When the machine is at the target, reattach the belt
to the belt tensioner before disconnecting the ma-
chine. Insert the electric brake connector in the female
connector for the tractor lights. The machine then winds
up in the crop and stops. Disengage the pawl.
REMEMBER !! When starting the machine on falling
ground, you must be VERY careful not to disconnect
the tractor from the machine until the irrigator has
been put into gear, otherwise the machine may run
away. Attach the charge hose to the hydrant, if nec-
essary turn on the hydrant.
During irrigation
Safety stop
Stop pawl
Secure the hose chains with the long ground spikes. Low-
er the drawbar over the hose and release the safety stop
so the hose reel runs on the hose.
During transport
Unwind the machine with the brake applied sufficiently to
keep the hose tight on the drum at all times with the electric
brake.
If you do not lay the hose straight out, be very careful to
ensure that the hose is always tightened on the hose drum.
The machine should be unwound completely at least
every 3rd time.
Before starting to unwind the machine, reset the COMPUT-
ER. To do this, press the TOGGLE SWITCH located on the
side of the electric box upwards (reset).
When unwinding the machine, the TOGGLE SWITCH must be
in the centre (unwind) so it cannot reset on the way out. Af-
ter unwinding, press the TOGGLE SWITCH down (operation).
Winding speed: Recommended max. 5 km/h
Preparing the machine for irrigation
ALWAYS REMEMBER that the TOGGLE SWITCH must be
pressed down during operation, otherwise the machine will
not move.
Engage the pawl.
Tighten the V-belt (belt tension lever) so the spring is
fully compressed around the spacer pipe.
Operating instructions
Ground spike