GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 17
Transport of Terra Rake
Transport the terra rake with the power unit front hitch
and terra rake raised to reduce wear of the machine
and to prevent the rake tines 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 power unit and to
reduce the shock to the machine.
Setting Tine Depth
The tine depth is adjusted by turning the adjustment
link. Lengthening the adjustment link will raise the
tines and shortening the adjustment link will lower
the tines. If equipped with a height adjustment cylin-
der, select the height adjustment function with the 12
volt switch and move the secondary S.D.L.A. lever
to the left or right until the desired depth is reached.
For leveling and separating debris, set the rake tines
to comb through the soil at 1/4” to 1” deep.
For spreading or leveling large amounts of loose
material, setting the rake tines deeper will allow the
rake to move more material with each pass.
Gauge Wheel Positions
The terra rake has gauge wheels that can be
adjusted for different applications or user preference.
Inside
mounting
position
Outside
mounting
position
Mounting the gauge wheels in the outside mounting
positions creates a wider footprint which will help
obtain a more level surface. When the rake is fully
angled in this position, the wheels are outside the
raking path of the tines and can hinder performance
when windrowing debris. In this case, the wheels
should be moved to the inside mounting positions.
Mounting the gauge wheels in the inside mounting
positions creates a narrower footprint which ensures
the wheels are not in the way when windrowing and
makes maneuverability much easier. In this position,
the ends of the rake may dig in excessively hard
when moving along a mound or ridge.
Rear Mount (3 Point Hitch) Procedures
The hitch frame on the terra rake can be reversed
for use on a power unit that is equipped with a 3
point hitch and a 3-N-1 adapter. Remove the bolt
(A) that fastens the height adjustment link to the
tine frame and the four bolts (B) that fasten the hitch
frame anchor to the tine frame.
A
B
B
B
B
Reassemble on the opposite side of the tine frame.
Operate with the 3 point hitch control lever in the
float position.
The gauge wheels can be used either in front of or
behind the rake tines.
Set up for 3 point hitch
Wheels mounted in front of tines.
Outer mounting position only.
Wheels mounted behind tines.
Inside or outside mounting
positions.
If the wheels are mounted in front of the tines, they
must be in the outer mounting position to prevent
the wheels from hitting the 3 point hitch arms when
the rake is angled.
NOTE: the hydraulic height adjustment cylinder can
not be used when the terra rake is mounted on the
rear 3 point hitch.
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