WHEEL HEIGHT OPTION
We have equipped your Riata Rake with two wheel
heights positions.
The wheels on your Riata Rake are designed to
function as gauge wheels and they work to keep
your arena level. The unit ships with the wheels
pinned in the lower or ‘typical’ wheel hole position
(see graphic to the right). This location is most often
going to be correct for your arena. The wheels do
not carry signicant load while in operation. You may
see daylight under them at times—this is correct.
They keep the tines from following any low areas in
your base to provide a method for leveling the base
as well as the footing.
LEVELING COMB
We have equipped your Riata Rake with an ad-
vanced leveling comb. It is one of the essential
components on the Riata Rake.
When set correctly, the leveling comb will provide
excellent leveling by controlling the release of foot-
ing material before it goes to the compaction and top
groom phase.
The leveling comb is designed to function as a ow
control gauge and is adjustable with either the stan-
dard top link that came with your Riata Rake or with
our Hydraulic Cylinder option (not included).
First you will nd a xed or oating control handle
directly above the leveling comb. Riata recommends
that if your arena is signicantly out of level, use the
rake in the oating position (see image top right) for
the rst conditioning (see arena pattern in this manu-
al). In the xed position, you should set the comb by
adjusting the top link so that your comb face accu-
mulates a small amount of material as it works the
arena (about 1 1/2 Inches).
Too much material will cause a build up that will pull
footing. Every arena is different in footing composi-
tion and moisture. Be patient and adjust it to your
arenas proper depth. You will enjoy the results.
Floating - Handle Up
Fixed - Handle Down
and Locked
Recommended Use Position
18 OPERATION
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