3 - OPERATION
BEFCO’s rotary tedders are available with three point hitch or pull type configuration
and have a working width of 16’. All tedders are 540 rpm PTO driven and suited for
tractors from 30 to 60 HP. As the tedder advances the crop is thrown, separated and
fluffed evenly and quickly by the wide radius rotors therefore reducing drying time. The
rotors turn towards each other at the front forcing the crop to be moved between them
and thrown to the rear of the machine. Adjacent rotors turn in the opposite direction.
Each rotor carries large size tine arms and tough spring steel tines for faster ground
speed. The tedder support wheels run close to the tines which allow the tines to follow
the contour of the terrain and reduce the risk of them digging into the ground. Hay crops
dry fast and evenly due to the fluffing action and the enhanced air movement produced
by the machine.
3.01 - Operational Safety
CAUTION: Our tedders are designed considering safety as the most important
aspect and are the safest available in today’s market. Unfortunately, human
carelessness can override the safety features built into our machines. Injury
prevention and work safety, aside from the features on our tedders, are very
much due to the responsible use of the equipment. It must always be operated
prudently following with great care, the safety instructions laid out in this manual.
1. The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be prevented
by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read
and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and
operating instructions, prior to using.
2. Do not operate the tractor and tedder when you are tired, sick or when using
medication.
3. Keep all helpers and bystanders at least 50 feet from a tedder. Only properly trained
people should operate this machine.
4. The majority of accidents involve entanglements on the driveline, injury of
bystanders by objects thrown by the rotating tines and operators being knocked off
the tractor by low hanging limbs and then being run over by the tedder. Accidents
are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to someone who
has not read the operator’s manual and is not familiar with a tedder.
5. Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition
key, lower implement to the ground and allow tedder tines to come to a complete
OPERATION 10 BEFCO
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OTARY TEDDERS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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