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Section 1: Assembly and
IMPORTANT: A small chain is supplied with the driveline. This chain must be attached to the inner driveline shield and to the Powered Rake to restrict shield rotation.
5.Hook driveline safety chain in the hole in the inner driveline guard. Attach the other end to the Powered Rake’s main frame.
6.Start tractor and raise Powered Rake just enough to remove blocks used to support the deck in step 3a.
7.Slowly engage the tractor’s hydraulic
Hydraulic Hook-up (Optional)
!DANGER
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be treated by a doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result.
1.Attach hydraulic couplers (supplied by the customer) to the end of hydraulic hoses.
1.Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor remote duplex outlet. The hoses on each outlet should be connected such that when the control lever is pushed “forward”, the right side rotates forward. If the lever operates in reverse, change hose
2.Cycle hydraulic system by cycling the hydraulic cylinder several times. It may be necessary to purge the system of trapped air if operation remains sluggish. The system may be purged as follows:
a.With the tractor shut off and the Powered Rake resting on the ground, loosen the hydraulic hose fitting at the cylinder slightly to allow fluid to escape.
b.Slowly activate tractor control valve to purge any trapped air from the system.
c.Tighten each fitting once the system has been purged.
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