On pull type tedder model DRP-480, the tine height adjustment is made by turning the
handle positioned on top of the gearbox (see fig. 4). Turning the handle clockwise will
raise the height while turning the handle counterclockwise will lower it.
On three point tedder model DR0-480, the height adjustment is made through the
tractors three point hitch. Raising the hitch will tilt the machine backwards therefore
raise the front tines, while lowering the hitch will tilt the machine forward and therefore
lower the front tines. Always remember to raise three point tedder when turning sharp
corners or damage to the wheels or spindles may occur.
To adequately pick up and spread windrows it may be better to operate tedder with the
windrows directly in front of the rotors rather than with the windrows between the rotors
(see fig. 13).
If the crop was mowed with a sickle bar mower, operate the tedder in the same direction
the crop was mowed, while if the crop was mowed with a rotary mower, best results are
obtained by operating tedder in the opposite direction the crop was mowed. The crop
OPERATION 20 BEFCO
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OTARY TEDDERS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Fig. 12 - Adjusting the tedder.
1" to 2"
Fig. 13 - Operating the tedder.
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