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PEQUEA TT8101 Operator's Manual

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Pequea Turbo Tedder
Model TT8101
Operator's Manual
THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ANYONE OPERATES THIS MACHINE!
Manual# 990134
Revised 05/5/2017

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  • Page 1 Pequea Turbo Tedder Model TT8101 Operator’s Manual THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ANYONE OPERATES THIS MACHINE! Manual# 990134 Revised 05/5/2017...
  • Page 2 PARTS AND SERVICE!! To the Owner; Thank-You for choosing a quality product from Pequea Machine, Inc. We strive to give you the best equipment and the best level of service of any company. With a little care and maintenance this machine will do your work for you for many years.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ……………………………………………………………… 2 Intended Use ………………………………………………… 2 Serial Number …………………………………………….… 2 Specifications ………………………………………………… 2 Safety …………………………………………………………………….… 3 Power Source Safety ………………………………………… 3 Safety Decals and Reflectors ……………………………… 4 Hitching …………………………………………………………………… 5 Attaching to the Tractor ……………………………………… 5 Transporting ………………………………………………………………...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Intended Use The Pequea TurboTedders are designed for evenly distributing and drying hay crops only. Pequea will not cover under warranty a tedder that has been used outside of these crops. Serial Number The tedder’s serial number can be found on the tongue directly under the driveline.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Be constantly aware of the ends of the machine to avoid collision with other objects. When transporting the machine on public roads use the proper reflectors, lights, and slow moving vehicle signs required by local government agencies. Pequea will not be liable for any traffic violations.

  • Page 6: Safety Decals And Reflectors

    SAFETY Safety Decals and Reflectors Safety decals and reflectors are for the safety of yourself and others, and must be heeded at all times. If any decals are missing, faded, or damaged in any way, please contact your dealer for replacements immediately.

  • Page 7: Hitching

    PTO stand down against the tongue to avoid damage to the PTO shaft shielding. The TT8101 is equipped with hydraulic cylinders to fold the machine for transport. The hoses should be connected to a double acting valve at the rear of the tractor. The slotted holes on the side of the tongue (Figure 1) are storage holes for the hoses Connect the wiring plug from the tedder into the female plug end on the tractor.

  • Page 8: Transporting

    Make sure the hands-free transport lock is latched in place properly (shown in Figure 13). ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL TRAFFIC LAWS IN REGARDS TO THE TRANSPORTING OF FARM EQUIPMENT. PEQUEA WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR FINES INCURRED DUE TO TRAF- FIC VIOLATIONS.

  • Page 9: Tine Height Adjustment

    FIELD SET UP To lower the tedder into tedding position engage the hydraulics for the tilt cylinder first to raise the wings off of the chassis then engage the main hydraulics to unfold the wings. Be sure that nobody is around the tedder or the tractor as the wings are lowering. The tines and arms can cause serious injury to anybody that it comes into contact with.

  • Page 10: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Tine Pitch Adjustments Figure 8 Figure 7 The tine pitch (the angle of the tine in relation to the tine arm) can be adjust- ed by reversing the eccentric spacer washer. The spacer position in Figure 7 will give the tine a less aggressive position as shown in Figure 8. The spacer position shown in Figure 9 will give the tine a more aggressive position as shown in Figure 10.

  • Page 11: Axle Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Axle Adjustments The angle of the axles can be adjusted to raise or lower the whole machine. This will allow you to tilt the tedder forward more and get a more aggres- sive tedding action. The tedders are set at the fac- tory to run in the less aggressive position (shown at right).
  • Page 12 GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT BEGIN OPERATION UNTIL ALL OF THE SAFETY WARNINGS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD! Once all of the adjustments and initial set up instructions have been followed and the proper adjustments made, the tedder is ready to operate in the field. Connect the tedder PTO shaft to the tractor by pulling the spring collar back and sliding the shaft yoke onto the 6 splined tractor PTO shaft.

  • Page 13: Folding For Transport

    Folding for Transport Do not fold for transport unless the tedder is on even ground! When tedding, the transport wheels can swivel and are spring loaded to support the weight of the chassis. The springs will be compressed and the wheels locked in the straight position when the tedder is folded up for transport.

  • Page 14: Lubrication And Maintenance

    LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE NEVER PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS OR INSPECTIONS ON ANY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT UNLESS THE TRACTOR IS SHUT OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE MACHINE. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO WORK WITH ANOTHER PERSON WHEN MAINTAINING OR SERVICING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED AND HELP CAN BE ATTAINED EASIER WHEN ANOTHER PERSON IS AVAILABLE TO HELP.

  • Page 15: General Lubrication

    LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE The rotor gearboxes (Figure 16) have been packed with grease at the factory and should not need to be maintained. However, they should be checked before each season to make sure the gears are still coated with a film of grease. If additional grease is needed, use several ounces of NLGI #2 gear grease.
  • Page 16 General Lubrication cont. Several of the finger joint assemblies are equipped with grease fittings (these are the 8 bearings closest to the center of the tedder). These can be accessed through the slots cut out of the rubber pads as each pivot. Grease periodically.

  • Page 17: Pto Lubrication

    LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE PTO Shaft Lubrication The radial pin clutch and the center cross in the PTO yokes should be greased every 8 hours. The plastic PTO shielding should be lubricated at all times. If the shield feels tight when it is extended and re- tracted then lubricate as necessary.
  • Page 18 Shown below is the wiring diagram for the 7-pin connector plug and the color code used for all Pequea equipment and trailers. The drawing is shown looking at the back side of the plug insert. NOTE: this is showing the full wiring schematic for this type of plug.

  • Page 19: Technical

    TECHNICAL Replacing the Flotation Springs The flotation springs are located inside the mounting stem of the transport wheels. (The large wheels on the chassis). These wheels are also designed to carry the weight of the chassis when the tedder is in the working mode.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution When folding up for transport, the Adjust the relief valve RV1 (see figure be- wings fold straight up all the way Relief Valve (RV1) low) by rotating CCW. Loosen Jam nut before bottom cylinders extend to is set too high.

  • Page 21: Warranty

    TT8100) for a total period of five (5) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser as follows: If the defect occurs within the first five (5) years, Pequea Machine will replace or repair the gearbox assembly. The obligation of the Company shall be limited to replacing or repairing the gearbox assembly, at the option of the Company.
  • Page 24 200 Jalyn Drive P.O. Box 399 New Holland PA 17557 Phone: 717-354-4343 Fax: 717-354-8843 E-mail: pequea@pequeamachine.com www.pequeamachine.com...

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