GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 19
Cleaning Debris From Rake Drum
If debris such as wire, rope, vines, etc. becomes
wrapped around the rake drum during use, stop the
power unit and raise the power rake off the ground.
Reverse the rake drum rotation to allow the debris to
unwind from the drum. The drum rotation may need
to be changed back and forth several times until all
the debris is removed.
CAUTION
If debris becomes wrapped around the bearing or
motor shaft at the ends of the rake drum, cease
operation immediately and remove the debris.
Continued operation could damage the machine.
Transport of Power Rake
Transport the power rake with the power unit front
hitch and power rake raised to reduce wear of the
machine and to prevent the rake from catching on
high spots in the ground, rocks, or other obstacles.
Travel slowly when transporting over undulating or
rough surfaces to maintain control of the power unit
and reduce the shock to the machine.
Setting Rake Drum Depth
Hold the crank latch down, while turning the height
adjustment crank. Turn the height adjustment crank
clockwise to raise the rake drum and counterclock-
wise to lower the rake drum. Release the crank
latch to lock the height adjustment crank at the
selected position.
Dirt Flap
The Power Rake has a containment flap that can be
adjusted to the rake drum. Adjusting the flap closer
to the rake drum will keep smaller sized debris from
passing through the drum, and give the most debris
free soil. However depending on conditions it can
also cause unwanted soil removal. Setting the flap
farther away from the rake drum will allow more
debris to pass through the power rake and not be
removed from the soil.
A flap setting of approximately 3/4-1 inch (2-2.5 cm)
from the carbide teeth works well for most applications.