FASTERHOLT FM4400H, User Manual And Spare Parts Catalogue

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Remember to close the decoupling valve
(Lever "1" must be
pulled out)
and to engage with the coupling lever.
(Lever "2" pulled out)
Attach the charge hose to the hydrant. Then open the hydrant, start
the pump and irrigation can begin.
When starting irrigation, see the operating instructions for
PROGRAM RAIN.
Put the machine in gear. (Remember to select the right gear for
the speed you want to drive at.) (Refer to table below or on the
machine for electrical control.)
Preparing the machine after irrigation
After each irrigation, 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 RELEASED
(COUPLING LEVER PULLED BACK) WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT
MOVING BY ITSELF.
Maintenance
1x per week:
Check that no water is entering the oil on the rear axle assembly
and hydraulic system.
Lubricate the steering, roller chain for hose guides, roller chain
for forward traction, cross track shaft for hose guide with water-
repellent grease.
Check tyre pressure:
Rear wheel air pressure: FM 4400H: 2.9 bar
Front wheel air pressure: FM4400H: 4.1 bar
Check that front and rear drawbars line up.
Clean the filter at the turbine outlet if required
Check that the hose is positioned neatly on the hose drum.
Remember to check the guide pins in the hose guides regularly.
Remember to tighten the wheel bolts regularly.
Tighten rear wheel bolts to: 360 Nm
Tighten front wheel bolts to: 330 Nm