OPERATING THE RAKE
PRESTARTING CHECKS
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury caused by
unexpected movement:
• Park machine on a level surface.
• Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in “Park.”
• Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
Inspect and service machine before starting work each
day.
• Check for any loose tines, bolts or missing hardware.
• Check tire inflation pressure. Correct tire pressure is 350
kPa (50 psi) (3.2 Bar).
• Check wheel nut torque. Wheel nuts should be tightened
to 115 N•m (85 lb-ft).
PREPARING RAKE FOR FIELD OPERATION
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury caused by
unexpected movement:
• Park machine on a level surface.
• Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in “Park.”
• Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
1. Park machines on level surface.
2. Move tractor SCV levers to the neutral position.
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