FASTERHOLT FM4550, User Manual And Spare Parts Catalogue

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Release the brake lever completely. (Optional equipment. Re -
member 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 machine,
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 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.
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 wheels 2.4 bar/ 34.8 psi
Front wheels 2.4 bar/ 34.8 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.