SAFE WORK PROCEDURES
TO SET RAKE IN WORKING POSITION
1.
Park tractor (or prime mover) on a safe level site. Engage park brake and stop
engine.
2.
Disconnect short transport arm and pin into raised position (Figure 3)
3.
Remove safety chains from front of wing. (Figure 3)
4.
Release and lift down long working arm
– adjust to desired working width and
engage on raking arm, observing correct manual handling techniques.
5.
Repeat steps 2 - 4 for other side of rake.
6.
Adjust pins and lower splitter reels to the working position (if manual splitters
fitted).
7.
Lift reel arms with hydraulics and remove transport pin (figure 2)
8.
Slowly lower hay reels to working position.
9.
Machine is ready to use.
Reel lift
transport
locking pin
in storage
mode
Transport
locking
pin out
Figure 2
Figure 1
Transport
pin in
Figure 3
Transport arm
& safety chain
released
Ensure all bolts and pins are securely fastened before operating.
