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OPERATION
XLRR-I 05/21 Operation Section 4-23
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10.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed
Ground speed for raking will depend upon the height, type, and density of vegetation to be raked.
Recommended speed for efficient rake performance is between 5 and 8 mph(8 -13 kph). Operate the rake at
its full rated speed to maintain tine speed for a clean raking. Adjust speed as necessary for the correct flow of
cut hay through the rake. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual or the tractor instrument panel for the engine
speed and gear to provide the required PTO and desired ground speed. Make sure that the rake is operating at
its full rated speed before entering the vegetation to be raked. If it becomes necessary to temporarily regulate
engine speed, increase or decrease the throttle gradually.
Ground speed is achieved by transmission gear selection and not by the engine operating speed. The
operator may be required to experiment with several gear range combinations to determine the best gear and
range which provides the most ideal performance from the implement and most efficient tractor operation. As
the severity of raking conditions increase, the ground speed should be decreased by selecting a lower gear to
maintain the proper operating PTO speed.
10.3 Foreign Debris Hazards
Before raking, inspect the area to make sure there are no foreign objects that the rake teeth could hit or
become entangled with. Remove all foreign objects and debris. If objects are too big to remove, mark them
clearly and be sure to prevent the mower blades from contacting them.
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the implement and tractor at once. Immediately idle the engine
speed and disengage the PTO. Wait for all rotating motion to stop, then raise the implement and move the
tractor and implement off the object. Inspect the area and remove, or mark the location of the debris. Inspect
the condition of the implement and make any needed repairs immediately. Make sure the teeth are not
damaged and the tines are uniform before resuming operation.
Always wear your seat belt securely fastened and only operate the tractor and mower with the ROPS in the
raised position. If the tractor or implement hits a tree stump, rock, or bump, a sudden movement could throw
you off of the seat and under the tractor and/or implement. The seat belt is your best protection from falling off
the tractor and the ROPS provides protection from being crushed during a tractor roll-over.
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Stay alert and watch for trees, low hanging limbs,
power lines, and other overhead obstacles and solid
ground objects while you are operating. Use care
to avoid hitting these items
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