H&S 3108, Operator'S Manual

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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
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1. Adjust the tractor hitch (13 to 17 inches above ground) and attach
rake to tractor with a hitch pin that has a safety locking device.
ADJUSTMENTS
There are 5 sets of holes on the adjustable hitch. In addition, the
hitch can also be flipped upside down to obtain 5 more positions,
for a total of 10 positions to adjust for levelness. The hitch should
be adjusted so the main rake beams are level, or parallel to the
ground when in the raking position.
3. Connect the 2 hydraulic hoses
for raising and lowering rake arms to
the tractor. Open the 2 hydraulic transport
lock valves
and operate the tractor valve
to fill the hydraulic lines and operate
the cylinders. Add hydraulic fluid to the
tractor system, as required.
2. Remove the weight from the lift
jack. Place the jack in the storage
position.
“Kwik Pik” System
The “Kwik Pik” system allows the operator to raise the rake wheels half way up, then lower it to the raking
position. Both wings should touch the ground at approximately the same time. This system allows for a
quicker turn around at the end of the field.
When you have finished raking, and after the rake arms have returned to the transport position, close the
transport lock valves before transporting.