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Operating Instructions 6-11
6.7 Start raking
Make sure no people are near the rake at the moment the PTO is
engaged.
Keep safe distance from people. If a person comes near the rake,
stop the tractor and disengage the PTO.
Switch off the tractor engine and remove the key before leaving
the tractor cabin.
The safety guards and the swath curtain are essential protective
components of the rake. Only operate the rake if these
components have been duly fitted.
Do not drive the rake through the crop when the rotor is on the ground
and is not rotating. This may damage the tines and the tine arm.
Preparation
Make sure the rake is properly adjusted before raking:
If necessary:
• Adjust the swath width (see page 7-1).
• Adjust the working height (see page 7-2).
• Adjust the cam track (see page 7-5).
Procedure
1. Move the three-point hitch upwards to lift the rake from the
ground.
2. Engage the PTO at the lowest possible engine speed.
If the rotor speed is too high, the tines may release the crop too
late. As a result, lumps of material will be scattered behind the
rake. Reduce the PTO speed if this occurs.
3. Slowly increase the PTO speed to 450–500 rpm (max. 540 rpm).
4. Drive the tractor at a maximum speed of 12.5 km/h (7.8 mph).
5. Move the three-point hitch downwards to lower the rotor into the
crop.
6. If you want to turn on headlands, move the three-point hitch
upwards to move the rotor to the headland position (see page 6-7).
6.8 Stop raking
1. Stop the tractor.
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