Section 2: Operating
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PR1660, PR1672 & PR1690 Powered Rakes 314-216M
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Tractor & Power Rake Inspection
Make the following inspections after attaching the
Powered Rake to the tractor. Make certain power take-off
is disengaged and completely stopped before continuing.
1.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Carefully raise and lower implement with the
Powered Rake set at the maximum 15 degree angle
to ensure that the drawbar, tires, and other
equipment on the tractor do not contact the frame or
driveline.
3. Check all hoses and wires to be sure that they will not
contact driveline. Check power take-off guards to
make certain they are in good condition and in place.
4. Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear, damage, and
hydraulic leaks. See
“Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard”
on page 3
.
Replace damaged and worn
hoses with genuine Land Pride parts.
5. Set tractor throttle to idle or slightly above idle and
slowly engage the power take-off. Once the Powered
Rake is running smoothly, increase tractor power
take-off speed to the rated power take-off speed.
Stop power take-off rotation immediately if vibration
occurs. Wait for the power take-off to come to a
complete stop and then dismount from the tractor to
check for probable causes.
Transporting
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that other
vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED lights, clean reflectors,
and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible from the back to
warn operators in other vehicles of your presence. Always
comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
1.
Be sure that the driveline does not contact tractor or
Powered Rake when raising the Powered Rake to the
transport position.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and to leave enough clearance between the
Powered Rake and other obstacles such as
buildings, trees, or fences to prevent damage from
contacting them.
3. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. When traveling on roadways,
transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles
may pass you safely.
4. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS disengage power take-off
before raising the Powered Rake to transport
position.
