FASTERHOLT FM4900H, User Manual

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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: FM4900H: 2.3 bar
Front wheel air pressure: FM4900H: 4.7 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: 450 Nm
Tighten front wheel bolts to: 330 Nm