FASTERHOLT FM4550, User Manual And Spare Parts Catalogue

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Operating instructions
Starting your irrigator
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. Recommenda -
tion: Remove the drum belt from the belt tensioner before unwind -
ing. When the machine is at the target, reattach the belt to the belt
tensioner before disconnecting the machine. 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 machine has been put into gear, otherwise the machine may run
away.
Attach the charge hose to the hydrant, if necessary turn on the hy -
drant.
During irrigation
Safety stop
Stop pawl
Secure the hose chains with the long ground spikes. Lower the draw -
bar over the hose and release the safety stop so the hose reel runs on
the hose .
During transport
Ground spike
Unwind the machine with the brake applied sufficiently to keep the
hose tight 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 COMPUTER. 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).
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 com -
pressed around the spacer pipe