paladin FFC LAF5647, Operator And Parts Manual

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MR25661
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POWER RAKE OPERATION
WARNING! Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious
injury.
• Never lift this product above (a) the operator’s eye level or (b) to a height
where visibility is obstructed, whichever is lower.
1. Never raise the Power Rake more than a few inches off the ground when traveling from job
site to job site.
2. For the roller to operate effectively, it must rotate in the opposite direction of the prime mover
wheels [see figure below]. Roller direction is controlled by prime mover hydraulic controls or
PTO shaft. PTO shaft rotation cannot be reversed and results in roller rotation shown in the
lower illustration.
3. Normal operating ground speed is between 3 and 5 mph. In heavy rock, reduce speed to 1 to
3 mph.
4. For hydraulic drive, normal operating rpm of the roller is approximately 170. If operating in
heavy rock, reduce speed as appropriate. For PTO drive the drum rpm is constant at 211 at
540 PTO rpm.
5. Operating depth will determine how much dirt is carried ahead of the roller. Ideal depth will
vary from skimming the surface to about 3” deep.
6. When making the first windrow, the level of dirt may be halfway up the deflector. After moving
the windrow two or three times, the level of dirt may be to the top of the deflector. Try to
prevent material from flowing over the top of the deflector. Volume and density of material will
dictate how many times a windrow can be moved.
7. The following are common operating applications:
Application Roller Position Endplate Position Hydraulic Float Position*
Pulverizing topsoil Angled or Straight Stored Rigid
Debris Removal Angled or Straight Windrow or Collect Float
Finish Grading Straight Collect Float
Spreading Fill and Topsoil Angled Windrow Rigid
Changing Grade Angled Windrow Float
Thatching existing Grass Area Straight Stored Rigid
*See your prime mover’s manual for whether or not your loader has hydraulic float capabilities. For
models with 4-bar linkages, remove the clevis pin (part # 96) to float. (pins may be stored in the
middle position holes of the back plate ribs.) For PTO drive models connect the upper link at the
slotted mast hole.
8. When adjusting the gap between the roller and deflector; a wider opening will allow more dirt
and rock to pass through. For finer raking, reduce the gap.
9. Tires: check the air pressure of your tires before each use. Maintain recommended tire
pressure to maintain a consistent, even grade.
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POWER RAKE OPERATION
SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(pages 2–5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY POWER RAKE
OPERATION
WARNING
Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious injury.
Never lift this product above:
• the operators eye level OR
•
to a height where visibility is obstructed, whichever is lower.
1. Never raise the Power Rake more than a few inches off the ground when traveling from job site to job site.
2. For the roller to operate effectively, it must rotate in the opposite direction of the power unit wheels [see figure
below]. Roller direction is controlled by power unit hydraulic controls or PTO shaft. PTO shaft rotation cannot be
reversed and results in roller rotation shown in the lower illustration.
Roller Rotation Travel Direction
3. Normal operating ground speed is between 3 and 5 mph. In heavy rock, reduce speed to 1 to 3 mph.
4. For hydraulic drive, normal operating rpm of the roller is approximately 170. If operating in heavy rock, reduce
speed as appropriate. For PTO drive the drum rpm is constant at 211 at 540 PTO rpm.
5. Operating depth will determine how much dirt is carried ahead of the roller. Ideal depth will vary from skimming the
surface to about 3” deep.
6. When making the first windrow, the level of dirt may be halfway up the deflector. After moving the windrow two or
three times, the level of dirt may be to the top of the deflector. Try to prevent material from flowing over the top of
the deflector. Volume and density of material will dictate how many times a windrow can be moved.
7. The following are common operating applications:
Application Roller Position Endplate Position Hydraulic Float Position*
Pulverizing topsoil Angled or Straight Stored Rigid
Debris Removal Angled or Straight Windrow or Collect Float
Finish Grading Straight Collect Float
Spreading Fill and Topsoil Angled Windrow Rigid
Changing Grade Angled Windrow Float
Thatching existing Grass
Area
Straight Stored Rigid
*See your power unit’s manual for whether or not your loader has hydraulic float capabilities. For models with 4-bar
linkages, remove the clevis pin (part # 96) to float. (pins may be stored in the middle position holes of the back
plate ribs.) For PTO drive models connect the upper link at the slotted mast hole.
8. When adjusting the gap between the roller and deflector; a wider opening will allow more dirt and rock to pass
through. For finer raking, reduce the gap.
9. Tires: check the air pressure of your tires before each use. Maintain recommended tire pressure to maintain a
consistent, even grade.