OPERATION
1. Check for proper assembly and adjustment and make sure that all bolts are tightened. Securely
retighten after a few hours of operation as bolts can loosen up on new machinery. Check wheel bolts
upon delivery and periodically thereafter. Wheel bolts should be tightened at 95 ft./lbs. of torque.
2. Check tires and inflate to recommended pressure (ST175/80D13 to 35 PSI).
3. Adjust the tractor hitch (13 to 17 inches above ground) and attach to tractor with a hitch pin that
has a safety locking device.
4. Remove weight from lift jack. Rotate jack into storage position.
5. Connect hydraulic hose for raising and lowering rake arms.
6. Lubricate the rake completely (See Lubrication Section in This Manual).
7. On all rake wheels, tooth bolts must be torqued to 40 ft./lbs. to help prevent excessive tooth
breakage. Re-torque rake tooth bolts after first 100 acres. (Part No. HPT175) Check
periodically thereafter.
8. Check all bolts on rake after 100 acres. Re-torque if necessary.
NOTE: Determine right or left side of your Carted Rake by viewing it from the rear. If
instructions or parts lists call for hardened bolts, refer to bolt torque chart on page 6.
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ADJUSTMENTS
There are four different positions to adjust the hitch on your new Carted Rake. The hitch should be
adjusted so the main rake beams are level, or parallel to the ground. Hitch (A) can be put in the lower set
of holes (B) or the upper set of holes (C). Also hitch (A) can be turned over and be used in holes (B) & (C).
This will give you two additional settings.
C
B
A
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