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9.5 Working height adjustment
Choice of the proper raking height is significant for the quality of work and material as well
as the shape of the formed windrows. The lower arms of the tractor three point linkage
should be adjusted as first. It is imperative that both of the lift arms are set at the same
height. All necessary adjustment of the lower arms should be made before linking the
machine to the tractor. The further adjustment should be made to the top link of the
tractor’s three point linkage in order to level the raking assembly regards the ground. The
raking height should be set according to parameters such as volume and type of the swath,
raking speed and the ground conditions.
The raking tines should be a little lower than the stubble with sufficient clearance of the
ground so that that the crop is swept clearly but the turf is left undisturbed. Bear in mind
that, when the tines are set too high, the rotary rake will not sweep the swath thoroughly. If,
on the other hand, the tines are set too low, they will dig into the ground causing
contamination of the crop with little stones, soil and fragments of turf. It will also put
unnecessary stress on the drive and raking assembly of the machine. In this case the drive
assembly and the raking tines can be damaged permanently from overload. The height
adjustment mechanism allows for necessary corrections in the range of 80mm to match the
given conditions. In order to change the raking height, loosen up the three-armed counter
nut, grip the handle and rotate the threaded rod appropriately right or left till you achieve
the demanded height. Then secure the threaded rod back in place by means of the counter
nut.
Caution
Do not make any adjustments or corrections to the machine when it is
powered. The machine should be lowered onto the firm and flat
surface before making the adjustments.
Three-armed
counter nut
Handle
Figure 8. Raking height adjustment
