Section 2: Operating
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PR1660, PR1672 & PR1690 Powered Rakes 314-216M
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Section 2:
Operating
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and
storage of the Powered Rake. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the Powered Rake without
first having read, fully understood, and become totally
familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
The following inspection should be performed before
operating your Powered Rake.
Operating Checklist
Check
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Read and follow all safety information and alerts.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
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Make sure all guards and shields are in place
and in good condition. Refer to “Important Safety
Information”.
1
Read and follow hook-up & preparation
instructions. Refer to "Section 1: Assembly &
Set-Up".
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to "Section 2: Operating".
Read and follow all maintenance instructions.
Refer to "Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication".
Check initially and periodically for proper chain
tension. Refer to "Drive Chain Adjustment".
Grease driveline shaft and other grease fittings.
Refer to "Lubrication Points".
Check oil level in chain case. Make certain oil
plugs are properly replaced. Refer to "Lubrication
Points".
Check oil level in gearbox. Make certain oil plug
has been properly replaced. Refer to
"Lubrication Points".
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".
Safety Information
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not operate hydraulic 3-point lift controls while
someone is directly behind tractor or near implement.
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
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"Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while
operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close. They
can be hit by flying projectiles, become entangled in the
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Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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"Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before dismounting
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Do not use implement as a man lift, work platform or as a
wagon to carry objects. It is not properly designed or
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"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."
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and
gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious
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"Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove the implement from
use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or
CAUTION
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To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
