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OPERATION
BSR Series Rakes 03/14 Operation Section 4-35
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12.1 Preparing Rake for Transport
1. Park rake on level surface.
2. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in “Park”.
3. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
4. Make sure safety chain (A) is attached. Provide
only enough slack in chain to permit turning.
5. Put jackstand (B) in storage position.
CAUTION: A safety chain will help control drawn
equipment should it accidentally separate from the
drawbar. A runaway machine could cause sever
injury or death to someone. Provide only enough
slack tin chain to permit turning. Do Not use safety
chain for towing.
6. Be sure SMV emblem and reflectors are clean
and visible.
7. Clean out any crop and chaff trapped between
rake tines and frame.
8. Remove right-hand and left-hand transport lock
pins (D).
9. Raise rake wheels to their maximum height.
CAUTION: To avoid bodily injury or death, install
transport lock pins to prevent rake arms from
dropping during transport and colliding with vehicles
or other fixed objects.
10. Install transport lock pins (D) through arm
support brackets. Fasten with spring-locking
pins (C).