McHale
R62-72 & R68-78
Twin-Rotor Rake
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6.2 Lowering the rotor arms (working position)
The following sequence must be followed to go from the transport position into the
working position.
1.
Ensure the hydraulic tap is in the open position on the single-acting hydraulic
supply line!
2.
Extend the rotor arm extension sliders from the transport to any setting within
the working range (6.2 - 7.2 for the
R62-72
model and 6.8 - 7.8 for the
R68-78
model). CAUTION: This will raise the overall height of the machine!
3.
Lower the rotor arms until the rotor wheels are just off the ground. The rotor
arms should only be raised/lowered in one smooth continuous movement.
Stop/starting in between can lead to machine instability and risk of overturning.
4.
Adjust the rotor arm extension sliders to the desired rake/swath width setting.
5.
Lower the rotors arms fully so that all the rotor wheels are on the ground.
6.
Extend and latch the guard rails on both sides to ensure that the rotation area
of the tines is protected to the front and side.
7.
The machine is now in the working position.
WARNING: Only change position on level, firm ground
Avoid raising or lowering the rotor arms to or from the transport position
when the machine is positioned across a slope, as there is a risk of the
machine overturning. The operator must ensure that there is no person
in the ‘Danger Zone’.
Risk of machine overturning