H&S HT8, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS
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REEL CAM ADJUSTMENT
Your H&S Tedder delivers outstanding ground
speed and yet gently fluffs up the hay. The height
of hay pitching can be regulated by moving the
adjustment lever (eight different settings),
located on the left hand side of the Tedder.
While using your H&S Tedder, which is capable
of tedding quickly and efficiently, you might want
to change the adjustment lever to make it more
efficient. As various conditions will effect the
efficiency of your Tedder, only with experience
will you know how to properly adjust the Tedder.
Field conditions, weather conditions, and type
and size of windrow or swath are some of the
determining factors for proper teeth adjustment,
height adjustment, and PTO and ground speed
to make your Tedder most efficient in gently
picking up and fluffing all the hay.
REEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Located between hitch and gearbox
mount is the height adjustment rod.
This adjustment controls the height of the
reel in relation to the ground. Shortening
adjustment rod will raise reel, while
lengthening it will lower it. A convenient
handle is provided to turn adjustment rod.
V-BELT ADJUSTMENT
The V-Belts absorb shock and prevent damage
to the machine should the reel strike an
obstruction. Adjust the belts by loosening the two
bearing mounting bolts on each end of the reel.
Turn the adjusting bolts on each side of the Tedder
equally so the reel runs parallel with the frame.
Adjust the belt to about 1/2 inch deflection. Then
secure the reel bearing bolts tightly to the frame.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
Stop the tractor engine, remove ignition key, and allow all mechanisms to stop before
cleaning or working on the machine
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WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
See Lubrication Chapter for adjustment.