FASTERHOLT FM4400H, User Manual And Spare Parts Catalogue

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Starting the FM4400H
Move the machine to the field in the transport position. When the
machine is at the crop to be irrigated, disconnect the tractor from
the front drawbar. Connect the tractor to the rear drawbar. 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 stop pawl at the hose drum.
The stop pawl at the hose reel is disengaged when laying the
hose.
Remember !! When starting the machine on falling ground, you
must be VERY careful not to disconnect the tractor from the
machine until the machine has been put into gear, otherwise the
machine may run away.
Safety stop
During irrigation
During transport
Secure the drawbar with the long ground spikes. Lower the drawbar
over the hose and release the safety stop so the hose reel runs on the
hose.
Unwind the machine at max. 5 km/h 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 PROGRAM RAIN. 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.
After unwinding, press the TOGGLE SWITCH down (operation).
ALWAYS REMEMBER that the TOGGLE SWITCH must be pressed
down during operation, otherwise the machine will not move.
Preparing the machine for irrigation
Disengage the stop pawl at the hose to enable operation.
Also remember to release the electric brake and disconnect the
electric brake connector from the tractor.
Ground spike
Switch
Operating instructions