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BARBER SURF RAKE
®
MODEL 400
SECTION 2 - ATTACHING TO TOWING VEHICLE
This instruction manual describes the different systems and components that make up the Surf Rake
®
. This
manual includes a maintenance, lubrication and parts ordering section. It is important that anyone operating
the Surf Rake
®
should read and understand this manual prior to operating. All safety procedures must be
observed. Step-by-step instructions are also included to facilitate installation. The following section describes
the different systems and features of the Surf Rake
®
.
ATTACH
DRAWBAR Install the supplied draw bar onto the tractor's lower 3-point hitch arms,
securing it on each end with the supplied hitch bar snap pins. See Figure 2.
FRONT HITCH To attach, back the tractor up to the Surf Rake
®
and centrally locate
the draw bar between the upper and lower plates of the hitch. Drop hitch pin
through and insert cotter pin into bottom of hitch pin.
DRAFT CONTROL Set the draft control on the tractor so the bottom edge of the
moldboard may be lowered at least 4 inches (10.16 cm) below ground level. The
three-point hitch lift arms on the tractor may need to be adjusted so that you have
the necessary range of movement. It is recommended that sway bars be used on the arms of the three-point
hitch.
HYDRAULIC PUMP The hydraulic pump should be placed over the PTO spline at
the rear of the tractor. Slide the pump as far forward on the PTO spline shaft as
possible. The pump bracket is attached to the pump. Attach the bracket to the top
pin of the three point hitch assembly. Keep the pump as close to the tractor as
possible. If the arm cannot be attached, use the attaching chain. The pump chain is
located in the spare parts box. Secure the chain to a rigid surface of the tractor,
preferably to the pin of the upper three-point hitch arm bracket, so that the torque
arm of the pump is positioned up. The PTO spline will turn clockwise and the
resulting torque will tend to turn the pump clockwise also. MINIMIZE THE LENGTH
OF THE SAFETY CHAIN. There is a removable link that attaches the hook to the
chain. This link may be repositioned along the chain to minimize the chain length and maintain the upright
orientation of the pump. It may be necessary to reduce the chain length to achieve proper orientation of the
pump. Be careful not to crimp or twist the hoses. If the 1"(2.54cm) suction hose is twisted, the clamp on the
pump end of the hose can be loosened, the hose turned to the desired position, and the clamp re-tightened.
See Figure 4.
HYDRAULICS FOR CONVEYOR The conveyor belt is driven by the hydraulic motor which transfers power to
the drive chain and the drive sprockets located inside the chain case. Drive chain should be adjusted so that
there is approximately 1/4"(6.35mm) slack but no more than 1"(25.4mm) slack midpoint between the
sprockets. Adjustment is made by loosening the two bolts that fasten the motor mount to the front tank motor
bracket and tightening the adjusting bolt, which will move the motor and attached front sprocket assembly
forward. When adequate adjustment can no longer be achieved in this manner, a half-link should be
removed from the chain.
HYDRAULICS FOR BUCKET RAISE Remove the protective cover (545HD-13) from the bucket hose. Attach
the hose, which is equipped with quick disconnect coupler into your tractor's quick disconnect outlet.
2-1
FIGURE 4
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