H&S 7116, Operator'S Manual

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Rake will not rake crop Rake wheel ground pressure set Increase rake wheel ground
too light pressure
Not picking up crop in valleys Move caster wheels to center
position
Rake teeth wore out Replace rake teeth
Rake banging as travelling Field too rough for single caster Add optional caster wheel
across the field wheel
Rake swerving in transport Brakes set too loose. Tighten brake adjustment springs
Rake casters don’t turn in Brakes set too tight Loosen brake adjustment springs
field
Rake wheels digging in the Rake wheel ground pressur set Reduce rake wheel ground pressure
ground too heavy
Rake wheels digging on hill crests Move caster wheel to center position
Center Kicker Wheels Center Kicker Wheel system not Adjust Center Kicker Wheel
won’t drop adjusted properly
TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY