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Section 3: Operating Instructions
LR3784 & LR3796 Landscape Rakes 302-337M
2/26/16
Table of Contents
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
“Lubrication Points”
on page 19.
3.
Check clearances between rake and tractor
throughout the range of all rake motions. See
“Check Clearances”
on page 9 for detailed
instructions.
Transporting
!
DANGER
Be aware that the rake can extend beyond the tractor tire and
will make a wide swinging pattern when turning. Always keep
a safe distance from obstructions. Never allow rake to strike a
solid object such as a tree, post, or building. Striking solid
objects can cause tractor to pivot violently resulting in loss of
control, serious injury, or death.
!
DANGER
When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
!
DANGER
Make sure the Landscape Rake does not block the tractor’s
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign while transporting on a
road. Install a SMV sign on the Landscape Rake if tractor’s
SMV sign is blocked. Traffic not alerted to a slow moving
tractor might hit the tractor causing serious injury or death.
!
WARNING
Transport with Landscape Rake centered behind the tractor.
An offset rake extending beyond the tractor tire carries a
higher risk of hitting traffic and other obstructions that can
cause serious injury or death.
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.
Unhooking the Landscape Rake
!
CAUTION
When using the parking stand, make certain it is rotated fully
down and properly pinned with the wire retaining pin or the
rake can fall causing serious injury.
Unhook Landscape Rake from tractor as follows:
1.
Park on a level, solid, hard surface. Place tractor gear
selector in park and set park brake.
2.
Rotate parking stand down and secure with wire
retaining pin. Make sure wire retainer is hooked over
end of pin.
3.
Lower rake and parking stand onto level ground or
onto blocks supporting the unit just above ground.
4.
Shut tractor engine off and remove key.
5.
If needed, adjust length of upper center 3-point link
until hitch pin can be removed from hitch frame.
6.
Remove linchpins from lower hitch pins and pull hitch
pins out.
7.
Move lower 3-point arms out of the way and reinstall
hitch pins, linchpins, and hairpin cotters in the rake
hitch for storage.
8.
Refer to
“Long Term Storage”
on page 18 when
parking the rake for long periods and when parking it
at the end of a working season.
