Section 3: Operating Instructions
LR1660, LR1672, LR1684 & LR1696, LR2684 & LR2696 Landscape Rakes 302-305M
11/27/18
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin
and/or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than
hands when searching for leaks. A doctor familiar with this
type of injury must treat the injury within a few hours or
gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.
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Never operate hydraulic cylinder(s) with blade in the
ground or under load. Improper use can result in loss of
control and damage the Rear Blade. Always lift blade up
before operating hydraulic cylinder(s).
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Be careful when working areas where obstructions can be
hidden. Always mark potential hazards with a visible flag.
Travel slowly through high risk areas and be prepared to
stop immediately should implement make contact with a
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. Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear, damage, and
hydraulic leaks. See
“Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard”
on page 3
.
Replace damaged and/or worn
hoses with genuine Land Pride parts.
4. Check clearances between rake and tractor
throughout the range of all rake motions. See
detailed instructions.
Transporting
DANGER
!
To prevent 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 prevent serious injury or death:
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When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED lights, clean
reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible
from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
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Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
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Transport with implement centered behind the tractor. An
implement offset to one side can extend beyond the tractor
tire which creates a a higher risk of hitting traffic and other
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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.
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.