Behlen 80110640YEL - Manual (Page 6)

• Spacers can also be added to adjust the
wheel height. Make sure to lock caser wheel
spindle in place with lynch pin.
• Lubricating the wheel is not necessary. The
wheel pivot shaft has a zerk fitting to grease
the wheel pivot. Its is recommended that the
pivot shaft be lubricated after every 8 hours of
operation.
Preparation Procedure
•
Thoroughly read and understand your
Operator's Manuals.
•
Before beginning operation, contact your local
utility company to make certain there are no
gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work
area.
• Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or other
obstacles that could cause the tractor to roll.
•
Be sure tractor tires and rims are in good
condition. Inflate tires to proper air pressure.
•
All persons should be at least twenty-five feet
(25') away during operation. Clear the area of
helpers, bystanders, and especially children.
•
Do NOT allow anyone to stand between the
hitch and implement.
• It is recommended that only tractors with wide
front axles use the Landscape Rake. Tricycle
front wheel arrangements are inherently
unstable and can cause rollover accidents.
•
Check the tractor master shield over the PTO
stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition
and fastened securely to the tractor.
• Check that all equipment is properly installed
and securely attached to the tractor.
Operation
If you have any questions regarding the
proper operation of this Landscape Rake,
contact your dealer or the manufacturer.
The Landscape Rake is designed for a wide
range of applications: loosening, leveling and
clearing soil of debris. The Rake may be angled
to windrow debris to the side for removal.
• Set tractor brakes.
•
Take tractor out of gear. Shift to “Park” (if
applicable).
• Landscape Rake should be level when
operating. Adjust top link so implement is flat
on level surface.
•
Before operation, make sure all adjustments
have been made to the Rake for desired
operation.
•
Lower Rake to ground and start moving
forward. Your speed will be determined by the
condition of the soil. You may need to use
less or more angle depending on the job.
• Speed of the tractor should not exceed 5
mph.
•
When you are turning, lift the unit from the
ground.
•
Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid
sharp drops to prevent “hanging up” the
tractor and Rake.
•
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain
during operation.
DO NOT TAKE A DITCH AT 90° (straight on)!
Always go in at an angle or damage may
occur.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any adjustments to the Landscape Rake make
sure to disengage power to equipment, lower
3-Point hitch and all raised components to
the ground, operate valve levers to release
any hydraulic pressure, set parking break,
stop engine, remove key and then dismount
tractor.
It is essential that everyone involved in the
operation, transportation, maintenance, and
storage of this equipment be aware,
concerned, prudent and properly trained in
safety.
Exercise extreme caution when working
around or near Rake tines.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
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