Section 3: Operating Instructions
LR0548 and LR0560 Landscape Rakes 302-185M
11/5/18
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Inspection After Hook-up
Make the following inspections after attaching the
Landscape Rake to the tractor:
1.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Make sure all rake components are properly
lubricated. See
3. Check clearances between rake and tractor
throughout the range of all rake motions. See
below for detailed
instructions.
Check Equipment Clearances
1.
With Landscape Rake hitched to a tractor, raise rake
off the ground and angle rake as far as possible
toward the right rear tractor tire. Refer to
on page 13 for angling instructions.
2. Slowly raise 3-Point lift arms fully up and down to
make sure rake does not make contact with tractor
tire, drawbar, and/or any other equipment on the
tractor.
a. Move or remove drawbar if it interferes with rake.
b. Set tractor control lever stop to restrict lifting
height if rake interferes with tractor tire.
3. If rake is to be tilted, tilt end of rake closest to the
tractor tire in the direction the rake is to be tilted and
repeat step 2 above. Refer to
for tilt instructions.
4. Return
, and
to center
position.
5. Angle rake as far as possible toward the left rear
tractor tire and repeat steps 2 through 4 on the left
side of the tractor.
Transporting
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always keep a safe distance from obstructions. The implement
can extend beyond tractor tires and makes a wide swinging
pattern when turning. Never hit solid objects with implement
as this can damage property and cause tractor to pivot
violently resulting in loss of control.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Make sure implement does not block tractor’s Slow Moving
Vehicle (SMV) sign when transporting on a public road. If
operators in vehicles approaching from the back cannot
easily see the sign, then install one on the implement that is
visible to warn of your presence.
•
When traveling on public roads, use LED lights, slow
moving vehicle sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate
devices to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. If implement blocks visibility of slow moving
vehicle sign, relocate sign so it is visible from the back at all
times. Always comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
1.
Do not operate tractor with weak brakes or worn tires.
2. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another.
3. Be sure to reduce ground speed when turning and
leave enough clearance so that the rake does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass safely. A slow
moving vehicle sign should be properly displayed
when traveling on public roads or right-of-ways.
5. Slow down if traveling on a wet slick road. Shift to a
lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain
and when going downhill.
