Ogden RCR812, Owner'S Manual

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Hay Runner™ Hay Rake 25 Ogden Metalworks, Inc. — 217-582-2552
6.3 Using the Wheel Rake
1. Begin raking at a low ground speed until you are
familiar and comfortable with the rake.
2. A good working speed is normally 6 to 10 mph
and will vary with different hay conditions or
terrain.
3. Reduce the ground speed when working on hills
or rough terrain.
4. Rake the hay in the correct direction to make
raking more efficient.
a. For sickle mowed hay, rake in the same
direction as mower travel.
b. For rotary mowed hay, rake in the opposite
direction of the mower’s travel.
5. Most raking problems can be traced to incorrect
speed, incorrect ground pressure, or broken or
missing tines.
6. Use only enough ground pressure to pick up the
crop material.
NOTICE
Raise the rake wheels before
backing the tractor. Backing
the tractor with the tines in contact with the ground
will cause tine breakage.
6.3.1 Raising Front Wheel Rakes
The front one (10 wheel model) or two (12 wheel
model) rake wheels can be raised off the ground.
1. Remove the wire lock pin from the front wheel
clip.
2. Turn the front wheel clip around and reinstall the
wire lock pin.
3. Raise the wheel and hook front wheel clip around
the wheel rake arm.