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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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All equipment is potentially hazardous . There is no substitute f or a cautious , saf e-minded oper ator who
recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unf amiliar with its oper ation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations.
Do not allow per-
sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
Only use a po wer unit equipped with a ROPS cab or rollo ver protective structure. Keep foldable ROPS sys-
tems in “locked up” position at all times. Keep seat belt fastened.
Always use tw o people to handle hea vy, unwieldy components dur ing assemb ly, installation, remo val, or
moving the implement.
Never place an y part of y our body where it w ould be in danger if mo vement should occur dur ing assembly,
installation, operation, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement.
Never place yourself between the tractor and implement while implement is in oper ation.
Do not work under a raised implement unless it is securely blocked or held in position. Do not depend on the
tractor hydraulic system to hold the implement in place .
A heavy load can cause instability of the tr actor. Use extreme care dur ing travel. Slow down on tur ns and
watch out f or b umps. The tr actor ma y need front counter-w eights to counter-balance the w eight of the
implement.
Never use alcoholic be verages or dr ugs which can hinder aler tness or coordination while oper ating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescr iption medications.
Do not allow others to ride on the tractor with an operator. Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by
foreign objects or being thro wn off. Riders obstruct the oper ator’s view resulting in unsaf e operation.
Never
allow anyone to ride on the implement!
Before you operate the implement, chec k over all pins , bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in
place. Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders fifty feet (50’) from
an operating power unit and attached equipment. Only properly trained people should oper ate this machine.
It is recommended the tr actor be equipped with a Rollo ver Protection System (ROPS) and a seat belt that is
used. Always stop the tr actor, set br ake, shut off the engine , remove the ignition k ey, and lo wer loader and
attachment to the ground before dismounting. Never leave equipment unattended with the engine r unning.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Rake will not pene-
trate soil.
1. Tinebar set too straight.
2. Soil too hard.
Increase 3 pt. hitch toplink length.
Loosen soil with scarifiers or disk.
Wait for rain.
Rake teeth digging
in too much.
1. Tinebar pitch excessive.
2. Soft ground.
Adjust toplink (shorten).
Install gauge wheels.
Wait for dryer soil.
3 Pt. hitch frame
bent.
1. Hitting hidden objects in backfill
position or ramming backwards into
hard piles of soil.
2. Using too large of tractor.
Use slow speed when in unknown soil
conditions.
Always backfill at slow speed.
Preferably use tractor of recommended
horsepower.
Slow down and use extra care.
Unable to hold level
grade.
1. Tractor draft control lifting blade.
2. Soil too hard.
3. Uneven ground.
Set tractor draft control.
Loosen soil with scarifiers or disk.
Install gauge wheels.
Bent tinebar or bent
teeth.
1. Hitting hidden objects.
2. Using too large of tractor or one that
is heavily weighted and has four
wheel drive.
3. Hitting end of tinebar on stumps,
concrete curb, or corner of building.
Know soil conditions. Use slow speed
when soil conditions unknown.
Preferably use tractor of recommended
horsepower.
Slow down and use extra care.
Have operator use care when driving
close to obstacles.
