ADJUST THE OPERATING HEIGHT
of LIFT ARMS
NOTE: Adjustments may be needed based on the height
of the towing vehicle hitch.
Step 10:
Attach the Acreage Rake to the towing vehicle
hitch.
Follow Steps 11,12, and 13 for each lift arm.
These steps are to make sure rake reel tines
will: (1) lift high enough for towing clearance,
and (2) rake tines will reach the ground
properly for raking or de-thatching.
Step 11:
Position one lift handle fully forward. The
handle should position itself in the most forward notch on
the lift handle. (
See figure 11
). Now check that the rake
tines are high enough off the ground for towing clearance
when rake assembly is not in use.
If handle is fully forward and the rake tines are not lifting
high enough off ground for clearance when towing, go to
next step for needed adjustment.
STEP 12:
Remove diameter 6mm x 25mm clevis pin
(from STEP 6) and rotate clevis in either direction to
achieve the desired stopping position or lifting height.
Reinstall Clevis Pins when finished.
See figure 12.
Step 13:
Move lift handle to the rear position on lift
assembly. This is the operating/down position for the
rake tine wheels. The cable should have little slack in it
when in operating position.
See figure 13
. If cable does
not have slack when lift handle is in back notch of lift
assembly, adjustment is needed. Remove diameter 6mm
x 25mm clevis pin and rotate clevis until there is slack in
lifting cable. No adjustment needed after this step.
NOTE:
This step allows the rake tine wheel assembly to
float when being used on uneven ground. It is ok if the
lift handle does not go all the way to most forward notch
after this step.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
