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Section 2: Operating Instructions
AP-SR2672, & AP-SR2690 for Skid Steer Powered Rakes 321-004MK
4/10/19
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Powered Rake. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Powered
Rake unless they are age 16 or older and have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
Before beginning to operate your Powered Rake the
following inspection should be performed.
Safety Information
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
Operating Checklist
Check
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Make sure all guards & shields are in place and
secure. Refer to “Important Safety Information”
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Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear, damage and
leaks. Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluid
Hazard”.
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Check roller chain tension
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Refer to “Drive Chain Adjustment”
Grease driveline shaft and other grease fittings.
Refer to “Lubrication”
Check oil level in chain case. Make certain oil
plugs are properly replaced. Refer to
“Lubrication”.
Check chaincase to make sure oil plugs have
been replaced. Refer to “Drive Chain”.
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
Check air pressure in gauge wheel tires.
Refer to “Tire Inflation Chart”
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard
or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic
leaks. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes, it
must be treated by a doctor familiar with this type of injury
within a few hours or gangrene may result. DO NOT
DELAY.
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Do not rotate front loader hitch plate fully down. Doing so,
can damage hydraulic hoses and cause a high pressure
fluid leaks. Fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin
and/or eyes.
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IMPORTANT:
Do not allow hydraulic motor hoses to
become pinched between rake frame and hitch plate
pivot points. For set-up instructions, see “Hydraulic
Motor Hose Assembly” on page 10.
IMPORTANT:
Immediately shut down Powered
Rake and skid steer when Powered Rake is not
operating properly or needs adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid catching the hydraulic hoses on
brush, post, stumps, and other protrusions that
could damage and/or break them.