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Section 2: Operating Procedures
6/06/06
PR2572 & PR2596 Powered Rakes 314-132M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Transporting
3.
When raising the powered rake to the transport
position, be sure that powershaft does not contact
tractor or powered rake.
4.
Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and, leave enough clearance so the
powered rake does not contact obstacles such as
buildings, trees or fences.
5.
Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
6.
When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
!
CAUTION
When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the
day, use accessory light and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and
local laws.
Operating Checklist
1.
Check chain tension. Refer to “Drive Chain
Adjustment” on page 14.
2.
Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to
“
Lubrication
” on page 20 of this manual.
3.
Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in
the gearbox and chaincase.
4.
Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.
5.
Be certain all guards and shields are in place and
secure.
6.
Grease PTO shaft and all other grease fittings. Refer
to “
Lubrication
” on page 20.
7.
Check air pressure in gauge wheel tires. It should be
14 psi.
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS disengage PTO before
raising the powered rake to transport position.
Operating Instructions
1.
Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
2.
DO NOT
engage PTO at full throttle.
3.
Raking should not be done in wet conditions as soil
will stick between the bars on the roller and reduce
the digging ability of the powered rake.
4.
DO NOT
make sharp turns or attempt to back up
while powered rake is in the ground.
5.
DO NOT
engage PTO with machine in the fully raised
position.
6.
DO NOT
drop the 3 point hitch. Lower the rock rake
slowly to the ground.
7.
After raking the first 50 feet, stop and check to see
that the powered rake is adjusted properly.
8.
The powered rake
must
be level front to rear and
side to side for proper performance. See “
Setting
Depth & Leveling
” on page 13 to level the powered
rake.
9.
Operating depth will depend on conditions but
normally will be just skimming the surface to 1" deep.
See “
Setting Depth & Leveling
” on page 13 to set
the operating depth. Operating too shallow will allow
rocks and trash to pass under the roller while
operating too deep will cause dirt to flow over the
material control blade or too much dirt will be carried
out the end into the windrow.
10. Ground speed should be between 3 and 5 mph for
normal conditions. Under extremely rocky conditions
or when moving a large windrow ground speed may
have to be reduced for satisfactory performance. In
general the slower the ground speed the better job
the powered rake does of separating the dirt from the
rocks. If the ground speed is too fast then dirt will
pass over the top of the material control blade or too
much dirt will be carried out the end into the windrow.
11. Proper operating depth and ground speed are
interrelated and performance of the powered rake
will improve with operator experience.
12. Normal operating angle of the roller is all the way (20
degrees) left or right but may be varied depending on
what the conditions call for.
13. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped
around the roller or stuck in between the bars on the
roller and remove them after disengaging PTO,
turning off tractor, and removing ignition key
14. The danish tine package option loosens rocks and
trash below the surface of the ground. Normal
operating depth is 1" to 4" deep when needed.
Section 2: Operating Procedures
