Connecting Riata Rake to Tractor
The Riata Rake is compatible with tractors equipped
with Category 1 or Category 2, 3-point hitch systems
that use side-swing type lower lift arms. The Riata
Rake will also fit tractors equipped with a Category
1 and 2 Quick Hitch ( or I Match) system.
Category 1 & 2 Standard (Figure 1)
1. Attach the tractor’s lower link arms to the Riata
Rake through the lower, inner set of holes.
2. Use the hitch pin supplied with your Riata Rake
and re-install the lynch pins.
3. Attach the tractor’s top link to the Riata Rake's
mast using a heavy-duty top link pin and lynch pin
supplied with your top link.
DO NOT USE DOWN
PRESSURE/DRAFT!
4. Make sure the lower link arms are in float
position.
5. Stablizing bars should be in float position with
3-inches of sway.
1. Use Category 1 Standard instructions except
use lower, outer set of holes (*bushings required).
Category 1 Quick Hitch (Figure 2)
1. Connect the tractor’s Quick Hitch to the Riata
Rake through the upper, inner set of holes.
2. Slide lower sleeve over the mounting pin (sold
separately). Re-install lynch pins.
3. Slide upper sleeve over the heavy-duty top link
pin supplied with top link. Reinstall retaining pin.
Category 2 Quick Hitch (Figure 3)
1. Connect the tractor’s Quick Hitch to the Riata
Rake through the upper, outer set of holes.
2. Slide upper sleeve over the heavy-duty top link
pin supplied with top link. Reinstall retaining pin.
Adjusting Top Link
Adjust the three point top link so that the tine bar is
level front to rear. This will also be enabled by the
mast being in a level vertical position. In most
cases this will give the desired results. To adjust
the scarifier depth or angle of address, shorten the
three point top link. Lengthen the top link to
decrease the scarifier depth. Be sure to re level
the tine bar/Mast before using tines after ripping.
NOTE: When attaching Riata Rake to any hitch
other than a standard Category 1 hitch, bushings
and sleeves must be purchased separately.
Lower Hitch Point Location
Cat. 1 & 2 Standard
Figure 1. Category 1 and 2 Hitch Set-up
Inner Holes
Figure 2. Category 1 Quick Hitch Set-up
Top Link Sleeve
Bushings
Outer Holes
Figure 3. Category 2 Quick Hitch Set-up
Top Link Sleeve
Bushings
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