Operator’s manual
Twin-rotor rotary rake
Z2-780; Z2-840
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4.2. Qualifications of operator
To provide safe machine operation each person being the machine operator must meet the following
requirements:
Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic
rules.
Operator must be in proper physical condition to be able to operate the machine.
Operator must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines, which all have
influence on vehicle driving and machine operation.
Operator should be familiarized with this manual and follow its provisions.
Operator should be familiar with working principles of both the tractor and the machine, and be
able to recognize and avoid hazards resulting from operation of the aggregate.
4.3. Mounting rake onto tractor
Prior to the mounting operation, check whether the tractor's and the mower's hitch categories
are compatible and make sure that tractor's hitch load is adequate for the machine aggregated.
Prior to mounting the machine, examine technical condition of the rake’s hitch assembly and
tractor's 3-point linkage.
Use only genuine pins and cotters to mount the mower on a tractor.
Once the machine is mounted on tractor check stability and manoeuvrability of the latter. Load
on the front axle should be approx. 20% of the weight of tractor. Otherwise, ballast front of the
tractor.
4.4. Transport
The lifting, handling and transporting operations can be very dangerous unless they are carried out
with the utmost caution. Have all persons not involved in the actual work move away from the area
and limit the zone where the operations are to be carried out. Also make sure that the area in which
the operations take place is clear and that there is a sufficient escape route, i.e. a free, safe zone to
which the operators can quickly move if the load should fall.
The safety hooks and ropes used to lift the machine must be of an adequate carrying capacity.
To minimize the risk of serious injury or death, do the following:
When the machine is converted from the transport position to the work position and vice versa,
you could be pinched or crushed by some of its parts. Take extra care when carrying out these
maneuvers and have all persons keep well clear of the danger zone.
Do not change position of the rake until there are no people or animals around (pay particular
attention to children).
While transporting the rake, put a warning plate with combined lights and reflectors and
warning triangle on the rake.
During transport, always put the rake in its proper and safe transport position. See section 5.2.
Before moving the rake in transport position, make sure that the tractor’s PTO is turned off and
all rotating parts have come to a complete stop.
Do not drive over 30 km/h (17 mph). Drive slower if road conditions are poor, especially on
irregular surfaces or steep slopes.
Before transporting the rake make sure that mechanical locking pawls are properly locked on
pins.
Before transporting the rake make sure that support legs are lifted and protected.