Land Pride LR3784, Руководство оператора

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
2/26/16 LR3784 & LR3796 Landscape Rakes 302-337M
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Operating Instructions
By now you should have thoroughly read your Operator’s
Manual and properly installed your Land Pride rake to
your tractor. Before you begin raking, you should visually
survey the work site to make sure it is safe and free of
foreign objects. Also, make certain that all irrigation
heads, utility outlets, and other obstacles are properly
marked.
Please stop and do the above checks and preparations if
you have not yet done so before you begin to rake. This is
a must for your safety and for the safety of others.
Now that you are properly briefed, your Landscape Rake
is properly installed, and you have properly checked out
your work site, it is time to begin raking. When
transporting or traveling to and from work sites, make
sure that the rake is in the fully raised position and not in
contact with the ground. Select a safe speed and
transport to your work site in such a manner that faster
moving vehicles can pass you safely. A slow moving
vehicle sign should be employed if you are using a public
road or right-of-way.
Once you have safely arrived at your work site, lower your
rake with the 3-point hitch control lever so that the rake is
just barely off of the ground. Lock the tractor brake to
prevent rolling, shut off the tractor, and remove the
ignition key before dismounting. Make the necessary
offset, angle, pitch, and gauge wheel adjustments to the
rake to achieve the desired results.
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Offsetting the rake will allow the unit to work closer to
objects on the side the rake is offset towards.
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Changing the rake angle to left or right will distribute
extraneous and oversized material in furrows to the left
or right.
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Changing the pitch angle of the rake by adjusting the
top link out to tilt the bottom in toward the tractor will
result in more aggressive action and vice-versa.
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Setting the proper height on the adjustable gauge
wheels will enable a consistent raking that is less
affected by uneven ground conditions encountered by
the tractor wheels.
After you have made your initial adjustments and
settings, get back on the tractor and make a gear and
engine rpm selection that will enable a ground speed
safe and suitable for your ground and operating
conditions. Lower the rake into operating position and
begin working. Achieving the desired affect may require
additional adjustments.
With a little practice you should begin to consistently
achieve the desired results. Always keep safety
uppermost in your mind and remember that before
dismounting the tractor you must always set the park
brake, lower your 3-point attachment to the ground, turn
off the tractor and remove the ignition key. If you must
park on a hillside you should always chock the tractor
wheels for an extra measure of safety.
See “Product Specifications” on page 22 and
“Features and Benefits” on page 23 for additional
information on performance enhancing options.