OWNER SERVICE
TRANSPORTING
Pay particular close attention to the Safety Messages regarding transport. Avoid unnecessary injuries and equipment damage by exercising cautious, conscientious travel procedures.
Attaching the landscape rake to the tractor increases the overall length of the working unit. Allow additional clearance for the landscape rake to swing when turning.
Always place the rake straight across (90° to line of travel) for transport.
Raise the landscape rake as high as possible for trans- porting.
MAINTENANCE
The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow the safety information in this manual.
Inspect the landscape rake for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre- vent rust.
Check all bolts and nuts to be sure they are tight. Periodically grease the gauge wheel assemblies.
REPLACING RAKE TEETH
To service the landscape rake when attached to the tractor, it must be blocked up off the ground.
1.Place two blocks under the tinebar. Lower the tinebar to rest securely on the blocks.
2.Refer to parts drawing, pages 12, 13, and 14. Remove the nuts and bolts from damaged teeth. Loosen the other bolts holding the same tooth support plate. Remove the damaged teeth.
3.Insert the new teeth and secure with the bolts and hex nuts previously removed.
WARNING!
NEVER GO UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. Never place any part of the body underneath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures, or movement of control levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death.
•Service work does not require going underneath.
•Read Manual for service instructions or have service performed by a qualified dealer.
WARNING!
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or mainte- nance.
Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disen- gage power to equipment, lower the 3 point hitch and all raised components to the ground, operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key, and unfasten seat belt.
STORAGE
•At the end of the working season or when the landscape rake will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off any dirt that may have accumulated.
•Inspect the landscape rake for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed.
•Storage location should be level and solid to make hitching and unhitching easy.
•Always store in a safe place away from children or live- stock.
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