Land Pride Powered Rakes PR1672 - Manual (Page 14)

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Section 2: Operating
PR1660, PR1672 & PR1690 Powered Rakes 314-216M 6/12/13
Table of Contents
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:
•
Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 6
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up, page 9
•
Section 2: Operating, page 12
•
Section 3: Adjustments, page 14
•
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 16
Before beginning to operate your Powered Rake the
following inspection should be performed.
Make the following inspections after attaching the
Powered Rake to the tractor. Make certain PTO 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
PTO driveline.
3. Check all hoses and wires to be sure that they will not
contact PTO driveline. Check PTO 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.
Operating Checklist
✔ Check Ref Pages
Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully.
Refer to "Important Safety Information". 1
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to "Important Safety Information". 1
Read and follow hook-up & preparation instructions.
Refer to "Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up". 9 to 11
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to "Section 2: Operating". 12
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to "Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication". 16
Check initially and periodically for proper chain tension.
Refer to "Drive Chain Adjustment". 15
Grease driveline shaft and other grease fittings.
Refer to "Lubrication Points". 20
Check oil level in chain case. Make certain oil plugs are
properly replaced. Refer to "Lubrication Points". 21
Check oil level in gearbox. Make certain oil plug has
been properly replaced. Refer to "Lubrication Points". 21
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts and pins.
Refer to “Torque Values Chart”. 26
Check air pressure in gauge wheel tires.
Refer to "Tire Inflation Chart". 26
5. Set tractor throttle to idle or slightly above idle and
slowly engage the PTO. Once the Powered Rake is
running smoothly, increase tractor PTO speed to the
rated PTO speed. Stop PTO rotation immediately if
vibration occurs. Wait for the PTO to come to a
complete stop and then dismount from the tractor to
check for probable causes.
Transporting
!
CAUTION
Use accessory lights and other devices for adequate warning
to operators of other vehicles when traveling on public roads
at all times during the day and night. 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.
Safety Information
!
DANGER
Do not operate 3-Point lift controls with someone directly
behind the tractor or near the Powered Rake.
!
DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
the driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline.
A person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
!
DANGER
Driveline shields must be secured in place to avoid injury or
death from entanglement in rotating drivelines.
!
DANGER
Keep bystanders at least 20 feet away when operating!
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 540 RPM rated PTO
speed. Excessive engine speed will cause damage
to the power train components.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS disengage PTO before
raising the Powered Rake to transport position.