Rowse Ultimate V-Rake - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A: INTRODUCTION
To The Owner 1
General Outline of This Manual 1
Safety & Special Information 2
Limited Warranty 2
Warranty Details 3
Bolt Torque Information 4
Tire Ination Pressures 4
SECTION B: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Ultimate V-Rake Models Discussed 5
Serial Number 5
Assembly, Terminology, Terms & Phrases 6
SECTION C: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction 7
Operating Safety 7
Important 7
Function and Use of the Sight Gauges 8
Function and Use of the Hydraulic Valves 8
and Function Panel
Prior to Positioning Rake 9
Positioning the Ultimate Rake
- Without the Use of the Toe-In Function 10
- Using the Toe-In Function 12
- Back to Transport Position 13
- Back to Transport Position Using
the Toe-In Function 14
Function and Use of the Stabilizer Bar 15
Hydraulic Requirements 16
Removing the Air from the Hydraulic Lines 16
Adjusting Wheel Weight & Height 17
SECTION D: SAFETY
Safety Decals 18
Decal Maintenance 18
SECTION E: SERVICE
Safety Reminders 19
Lubrication 20-29
SECTION F: TROUBLESHOOTING
Introduction 30
Service Safety 30
Service Checklist 30
Troubleshooting Guide 31
Symptom 31
Not Raking Clean 31
Excessive Breakage of Teeth 31
Rake Wings Not Holding Position (Width) 31
Raking Wheels Will Not Go Down 32
Castor Wheels Shimmy (Wobble) 32
Raking Wheels Won’t Go Down on
New Rake 32
Hay Bunching, Plugging or Carrying
Over Rear Raking Wheels 32
Hydraulic Functions Don’t Work 32
SECTION G: PARTS LIST
Hydraulic Components RMT
- for Rake Without Kicker Wheels 34
- for Rake With Kicker Wheels 35-36
Remote Valve 37-40
Right Wing 41
Lift Rod Stabilizer Roller &
Compression Spring Assembly With Limiter 42
Hub Wheel & Tire Assembly 43
Flex Hinge & Wing, Right & Left 44-46
Optional Kicker Wheels 47-49
Upright Post & Positioning Wheel, Right 51-52
Upright Post & Positioning Wheel, Left 52-54
Arm, Positioning, Right 55-56
Arm, Positioning, Left 57-58
Center Frame (Platform) 59-60
Tongue Assembly 61-62
Tee Assembly 63-64
Transport Bar Assembly 65-66
Raking Wheel Assembly and
Raking Arm Assembly 67-68
Taillight Assembly 69-70