TO SET RAKE IN TRANSPORT POSITION
1.
Park tractor on safe level site, engage park brake and stop engine.
2.
Lift splitter reels and adjust pins to transport position (if manual splitters are
fitted).
Observe correct manual handling techniques.
3.
Raise hay reels to transport position using the hydraulics and insert transport
pin.
4.
Disconnect long working arm and lift into transport holder, then fasten
securely.
5.
Lower short transport arm and secure into transport position and attach safety
chain. (figure 4)
6.
Repeat steps 4 & 5 for other side of rake.
THE OPERATOR MUST ENSURE NO PERSONNEL ARE NEAR REELS
WHEN LOWERING, RAISING OR OPERATING MACHINE.
Eye protection (safety glasses or goggles) and foot protection (safety boots) must
be worn when adjusting depth control and changing or repositioning rake reels.
WARNING
– Disengage rear steer for transport (if applicable
)
Figure 4
Transport arm &
safety chain secured
