FASTERHOLT FM4400, User Manual & Spare Parts Catalogue

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Release the brake lever completely. Remember also
to release the electric brake (Remember that the
electric brake connector must be removed from the
tractor).
Before connecting the tractor to the rear of the ma-
chine, disengage the gear and raise the drawbar at
the front before starting the machine.
Remember to close the decoupling valve (lever "1"
must be pulled out.)
REMEMBER to connect machines with coupling levers
(lever "2" pushed in).
Attach the charge hose to the hydrant. Then open the
hydrant, start the pump and irrigation can begin. The
speed you want to move at is set in Program Rain.
You do not have to select a gear as this is stepless
speed regulation controlled by Program Rain. On
some other models, gears are selected according to
the machine instructions.
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 "1" must be pushed in) to get the gearbox
out of gear (lever "2" pulled out). If there is tension in the rear
axle assembly, use a fork wrench to turn the input shaft to release
the coupling.
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THE COUPLING MUST BE RE-
LEASED (COUPLING LEVER PULLED BACK) WHEN THE MA-
CHINE IS NOT MOVING BY ITSELF.
Maintenance
1x per week:
Check that no water is entering the oil on the rear axle assembly.
Lubricate the steering, roller chain for hose guides, roller chain for
forward traction, cross track shaft for hose guide with water-repel-
lent grease.
Check tyre pressure:
Rear wheels 2.9 bar/ 42.06 psi
Front wheels 2.9 bar/ 42.06 psi
Check that front and rear drawbars line up. If not, turn the lever
on the side of the machine by the front control cylinder. This is
how to adjust the drawbars so they line up. Turn the lever back
again.
Clean the filter at the turbine outlet if required.
Check that the hose is positioned neatly.
Remember to check the guide pins in the hose guides regularly.
Remember to tighten the wheel bolts regularly.
NOTE:
The battery should be charged once a month during the season to
maintain full power and extend its useful life.
Preparation for winter
Drain water from the machine:
The machine is easily emptied with air (only done with special
compressors).
Contact Fasterholt Maskinfabrik A/S if necessary.