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Section 2: Operating
PR1660, PR1672 & PR1690 Powered Rakes 314-216M
10/20/06
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 2: Operating
Operating Check List
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the Powered Rake.
Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates
the Powered Rake without first having read, fully
understood and become totally familiar with the
Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid
particular attention to:
• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 6
• Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up, page 9
• Section 2: Operating, page 12
• Section 3: Adjustments, page 14
• Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 16
Before beginning to operate your Powered Rake the
following inspection should be performed.
Make the following inspections after attaching the
Powered Rake to the tractor. Make certain the PTO is
disengaged and completely stopped before continuing.
1. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Carefully raise and lower the implement with the
Powered Rake setat the maximum15 degree angleto
ensure thatthe drawbar,tires,and other equipmenton
the tractor do not contact the frame or PTO driveline.
3. Check all hoses and wires to be sure that they will not
contact PTO driveline. Check PTO guards to make
certain they are in good condition and in place.
Operating Checklist
✔ Check Ref Pages
Makesure allguards andshields arein placeand
secured.
1
Read all of the Hook Up instructions.
9 to 11
Read “Operating Instructions”
12
Check chain tension.
15
Check chain tension.
Refer to “Drive Chain Adjustment”.
18
Grease driveline shaft and other grease fittings.
21
Check oil level in gearbox and chain case.
22
Makecertain thatall oil plugshave been replaced
properly in both the gearbox and chain case.
22
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts &
pins, and chains. Refer to Torque Values Chart.
26
Check air pressure in gauge wheel tires.
26
4. Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear, damage and
hydraulic leaks.
See“AvoidHigh PressureFluids Hazard”
on page 3.
Replace damaged and worn hoses with
genuine Land Pride parts.
5. Set tractor throttle to idle or slightly above idle and
slowly engage the PTO. Once the Powered Rake is
running smoothly, increase tractor PTO speed to the
rated PTO speed. Stop PTO rotation immediately if
vibration occurs. Wait for the PTO to come to a
complete stop and then dismount from the tractor to
check for probable causes.
Transporting
1. Be sure that the driveline does not contact tractor or
Powered Rake when raising the Powered Rake to the
transport position.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning;
and to leave enough clearance between the Powered
Rake and other obstacles such as buildings, trees or
fences to prevent damage from contacting them.
3. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. When traveling on roadways,
transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles
may pass you safely.
4. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
!
CAUTION
Use accessory lights and other devices for adequate warning to
operatorsof othervehicles whentraveling onpublic roadsat all
times during the day and night. Comply with all federal, state
and local laws.
Operating Instructions
!
CAUTION
Keep bystanders at least 20 feet away when operating!
!
DANGER
Do not operate the hydraulic 3-point lift controls while
someone is directly behind the tractor or near the Powered
Rake.
!
DANGER
Do not operate the hydraulic cylinder controls while someone
is directly behind the tractor or near the Powered Rake.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 540 RPM rated PTO
speed. Excessive engine speed will cause damage
to the power train components.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS disengage PTO before
raising the Powered Rake to transport position.