Section 3: Operating Instructions
LR1660, LR1672, LR1684 & LR1696, LR2684 & LR2696 Landscape Rakes 302-305M
11/27/18
14
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
•
Never make contact with underground utilities such as
electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can
cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. If in doubt, call 811 (USA) before digging so that
they can mark the location of underground services in the
area. For contact information, see Dig Safe in the
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
•
Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
•
Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before allowing anyone
including the operator to hook-up and unhook implement.
•
Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
•
Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten seat
belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
•
Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
•
Make sure hydraulic hoses are properly routed so that they
will not become pinched or kinked while operating
equipment. A pinched or kinked hose can burst and leak
•
Make sure hydraulic hoses are properly routed so that they
will not become pinched or kinked while operating
equipment. A pinched or kinked hose can burst and leak
•
When using the park stand, make sure it is fully down with
wire retaining pin fully inserted and wire retainer over end
of pin. If not, the implement could fall.
•
Never fully extend or retract hydraulic cylinder(s) without
first checking to make sure the implement does not make
contact with tractor tires. Extending implement into the
tractor tires can result in loss of control and damage to the
•
Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, posts, tree limbs,
and other protrusions that could damage and/or break them.
•
Do not hitch implement to a tractor rated outside the
recommended horsepower range. Doing so can bend and/or
Section 3: 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 rake. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the Landscape 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:
•
Important Safety Information
, page 1
•
•
Section 2: Accessory Equipment Set-up
•
Section 3: Operating Instructions
•
•
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Perform the following inspections before using your
Landscape Rake.
General Safety
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
•
Always check all rake hardware for tightness before moving
or working around the unit. Make sure pivot retaining
hardware is tighten to the correct torque. The rake can fall
from its pivot mount if retaining hardware is loose or
•
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
•
Always keep a safe distance from obstructions. The
implement can extend beyond tractor tires and makes a wide
swinging pattern when turning. Never hit solid objects with
implement as this can damage property and cause tractor to
pivot violently resulting in loss of control.
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
The operator has read and understands how
to operate the rake.
Check 3-Point hook-up procedure. Be sure
all pins have been installed and are secured.
All rake adjustments have been made and
pins have been installed and are secured.
The operator has read and understands how
to operate the rake.
The Landscape Rake has been lubricated as
required.
Check rake initially and periodically for loose
bolts & pins, See Torque Values Chart.