RHINO RC456, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-28
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
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13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Hay carrying over on the Teeth not polished. Operate rake on gravel surface
wheels. for a short distance.
Mud collected on tine ends. Dew on hay, wait until dry.
Do not run in soft, wet ground.
Tooth Breakage. Backing with teeth in contact Avoid backing with teeth on
with ground. ground.
Too much of rake weight on Raise the 3-point hitch slightly.
wheels.
Corrosion in storage.
Coat teeth with grease or oil
during storage.
Rake missing hay. Wheels running too fast. Adjust angle at sector plate.
Wheels not pitched back enough. Pitch wheels back by adjusting
3-point top link.
Teeth missing or worn. Replace teeth. It is best to replace
all teeth at the same time to maintain
uniform tine height.
Rake wheels bounce Wheels have too little ground weight. Lower 3-point hitch.
excessively.
Bent teeth. Backing with wheels down. Avoid backing with teeth down.
Excessive speed on rough terrain. Reduce speed.
Narrow or deep ditches or furrows, Avoid or cross slowly.
rocky ground.
Too much weight on wheels.
Raise 3-point slightly.