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O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
4106 4109 OMUS00W41 (01/23/09)
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WARRANTY is provided as part of Frontier’s support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. This warranty provides you the assurance that Frontier will back its products where defects appear within the warranty period. In some circumstances, Frontier also provides field improvements, often without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY PREPARING THE TRACTOR Positioning Tractor Drawbar Using Drawbar Shield Making Drawbar Shield Three-Point Hitch Position Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation PREPARING THE RAKE Checking Tire Inflation Pressure Checking Wheel Nut Torque ATTACHING AND DETACHING Attaching Rake to Tractor Drawbar Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System Detaching Rake from Tractor...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Servicing Rake Safely Replacing Wheel Tines STORAGE End of Season Beginning of Season CHECKLISTS Dealers Record Predelivery Delivery ASSEMBLY Install rake wheel frame Install the ground wheels Assembly frames Assembly drawbar Install hydraulic circuit Assembly rake wheels Install SMV Emblem Install transport lights FINAL INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION...
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the machine. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol. Why is SAFETY important to you? ·...
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Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are available from your Frontier dealer. Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
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SAFETY KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off of the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
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That way you will know exactly what the risks are and how to do the job safely. Then follow procedures and recommended equipment. (See your Frontier dealer for MSDS’s on chemical products used with Frontier equipment.) USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND DEVICES...
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Provide only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. See your Frontier dealer for a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machine. Do not use safety chain for towing.
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SAFETY SERVICE RAKE SAFELY help prevent injury caused unexpected movement, be sure to service machine on level surface. Lower rake wheels before servicing or adjusting rake. If machine is connected to a tractor: • Engage tractor parking brake and/or place transmission in “Park.”...
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SAFETY REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR HEATING Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust. Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering, or using a torch. Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area. Dispose of paint and solvent properly.
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SAFETY AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid hazard relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before apply pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.
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DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the environment and ecology. Potentially harmful waste used with Frontier equipment include such items as oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters and batteries. Use leakproof containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them.
PREPARING THE TRACTOR POSITIONING TRACTOR DRAWBAR 1. Remove locking pins (A) and move drawbar to center position. 2. Install locking pins (A). 3. Extend drawbar away from tractor as far as possible for better maneuverability when attaching, detaching, and operating in the field. 4.
PREPARING THE TRACTOR PREPARING THE TRACTOR MAKING DRAWBAR SHIELD MAKING DRAWBAR SHIELD Use 2 or 4 ply belting. THREE-POINT HITCH POSITION IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to rake hitch when making turns, make sure draft links clear rake tongue. Position tractor draft links to avoid interference with rake tongue when making turns.
PREPARING THE RAKE CHECKING TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE To maintain machine efficiency, use only the tires specified. TIRE SIZE TIRE PRESSURE 5.00x15" directional 275 kPa (40 psi) (2.7 Bar) CHECKING WHEEL NUT TORQUE Whenever a wheel has been removed and installed, check torque after one hour of operation and at 50 hour intervals.
ATTACHING AND DETACHING ATTACHING AND DETACHING ATTACHING RAKE TO TRACTOR DRAWBAR 1. Position tractor drawbar. (See Positioning Tractor Drawbar in Preparing the Tractor section.) 2. Remove hitch pin. 3. Back up tractor to rake. Align hitch pin holes in tractor drawbar and rake tongue.
ATTACHING AND DETACHING ATTACHING AND DETACHING ATTACHING AND DETACHING ATTACHING TO TRACTOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
ATTACHING AND DETACHING DETACHING RAKE FROM TRACTOR CAUTION: To prevent personal injury caused by unexpected movement: • Park machines on a level surface. • Engage tractor parking brake and/or place transmission in “Park.” • Shut off tractor engine and remove key. 1.
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ATTACHING AND DETACHING ATTACHING AND DETACHING CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search leaks with piece cardboard.
TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING PREPARING RAKE FOR TRANSPORT 1. Park rake on level surface. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place transmission in “Park.” 3. Shut off tractor engine and remove key. CAUTION: A safety chain will help control drawn equipment should it accidentally separate from the drawbar.
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TRANSPORTING 6. Clean out any crop and chaff trapped between rake tines and frame. 7. Raise raking wheels to their maximum height using hydraulic cylinders. 8. Lock raking wheels for transport: • Remove clip pin from operating position (A). • Pull short pipe (B) out and align pipe holes. •...
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TRANSPORTING IMPORTANT: To avoid machine damage, do not overtighten spring. Overtightening will prevent the rake from opening and closing when needed. 10. Spring (A) on wheel brake should be compressed 45 mm (1-25/32 in.) to keep wheel from wobbling. If needed, turn nut (B) one revolution to increase spring compression.
OPERATING THE RAKE PRESTARTING CHECKS CAUTION: To prevent personal injury caused by unexpected movement: • Park machine on a level surface. • Engage tractor parking brake and/or place transmission in “Park.” • Shut off tractor engine and remove key. Inspect and service machine before starting work each day.
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OPERATING THE RAKE CAUTION: Avoid serious crushing injury when opening or closing the rake. Make sure bystanders are clear of rake and area is free from obstructions before opening or closing rake. IMPORTANT: Do not replace hydraulic cylinder for rake wheel lift regulation with a different size hydraulic cylinder, or damage to opening system may occur.
OPERATING THE RAKE OPERATING THE RAKE CAUTION: To avoid bodily injury: • Keep bystanders away from machine while it is operating as foreign objects may be thrown by machine. • Allow only the operator on tractor platform when operating the tractor and rake.
OPERATING THE RAKE SETTING WORKING WIDTH NOTE: Windrow widths (A) are approximate. The working width will vary due to the type and quantity of crop being raked, volume, and raking speed To obtain the desired working width, or change from the former one, just pull the lever (1) to unhook the drawbar (2) from the regulating plate (3).
OPERATING THE RAKE ADJUSTING RAKING WHEEL HEIGHT Each raking wheel is independently spring loaded to allow each wheel to follow the ground contour. The raking wheels should lightly touch the ground and turn during operation. The correct ground pressure on raking wheels may vary depending on field conditions and the type and quantity of crop being raked.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE PERFORM LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Do not clean, lubricate or adjust machine while it is running. • Park machine on level surface. • Engage tractor parking brake and/or place transmission in “Park.” • Shut off tractor engine and remove key . IMPORTANT: The recommended intervals are based normal...
Some coolants and lubricants may not be available in your location. Consult your Frontier dealer to obtain information and recommendations. Synthetic lubricants may be used if they meet the performance requirements as shown in this manual.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICANT STORAGE Your equipment can operate at top efficiency only Make certain that all containers are properly marked to when clean lubricants are used. identify their contents. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Properly dispose of all old containers and any residual lubricant they may contain.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ANNUALLY Repack Wheel Bearings: 1. Raise one side of machine and install support stands. 2. Remove wheel. 3. Remove hub cap, cotter pin, and wheel nut 4. Remove washer, bearing, and wheel hub. 5. Remove rear seal and bearing. 6.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE AS REQUIRED Periodically inspect rake and make necessary repairs. • Check frame for fatigue or cracking. Replace or repair worn or damaged parts. • Check decals; replace if missing or damaged. • Check bolts and fasteners; tighten or replace as necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING HYDRAULIC PROBLEMS Symptom Problem Solution Hydraulic system inoperative. Remote outlet valve not activated. Open remote hydraulic outlet valve. Hose from implement not properly Connect hose. connected to tractor. Hydraulic oil level too low in tractor. Check tractor operator’s manual for proper oil level.
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TROUBLESHOOTING RAKING PROBLEMS Symptom Problem Solution Field not cleaned well. Rake wheels too high. Adjust rake wheels lower to ground. Hay is bunching. Tips of tines collecting dirt. Remove paint and dirt from tips of tines. Incorrect ground speed. Increase or decrease ground speed. Steel burrs on tines or hoops.
SERVICE SERVICING TIRES SAFELY CAUTION: Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have proper equipment experience to perform the job. Always maintain correct tire pressure.
SERVICE REPLACING WHEEL TINES To replace a tine: 1. Remove two round-head bolts (A), nuts, clip and tine. 2. Install new tine. Fasten with clip, round-head bolts (A) and nuts.
STORAGE END OF SEASON 1. Clean rake thoroughly. Trash and dirt will draw moisture and cause rust. 2. Put rake in a dry place. 3. Thoroughly lubricate machine. (See Lubrication and Maintenance section.) 4. Apply a thin layer of grease on exposed cylinder rods to prevent rusting.
HIGH-CAPACITY WHEEL RAKE CHECKLISTS DEALERS RECORD Owner’s Name: Date Sold: Address: Model Number: City: Serial Number: State: Zip: PREDELIVERY After the rake has been completely set up, make - Check that all rake wheels pivot freely. sure it is in good running condition before delivering to the customer.
- Storing machine correctly. Check off each item as it is fully explained to the customer. - Frontier parts and service. - Warranty statement. - Give operator’s manual to customer and explain all operating...
ASSEMBLY INSTALL RAKE WHEELS FRAMES ON LEVEL GROUND, PLACE 2 STANDS (1) APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 6 FEET (1,5 TO 1,8 mt.) APPART AND ADJUSTED TO A HEIGHT OF ABOUT 29 INCHES (74 cm). PLACE THE FRONT FRAME (2) ON TOP OF THE STANDS.
INSTALL THE GROUND WHEELS ASSEMBLE THE WHEEL WITH HUB (1) ONTO THE WHEEL FORK (2) USING THE WHEEL FORK M24X260 PIVOT (3), WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN GREASED, AND NYLON SELF LOCKING NUT (4) AND THE TWO SPACERS (5) AND (6) WHICH MEASURE 64mm LONG AND 58mm LONG. THE ASSEMBLY OF THESE TWO SPACERS IS CARRIED OUT BY POSITIONING THE WHEEL IN THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL FORK.
ASSEMBLY FRAMES MOUNT THE FRAME EXTENSION (1) TO THE END OF THE REAR FRAME (2) WITH M12X35 CAP SCREW AND M12 LOCK NUT. ATTACH THE PLATE FOR LIFT SCREW (9) ONTO THE EXTENSION FRAME (1) WITH M12X35 CAP SCREW AND M12 LOCK NUT. MOUNT THE FRAME EXTENSION (4) TO THE END OF THE FRONT FRAME (3) WITH M12X35 CAP SCREW AND M12 LOCK NUT.
ASSEMBLY DRAWBAR NOW ASSEMBLE THE REGULATING PLATE (3) TO THE SUPPORT FOR DRAWBAR (2) WITH M30X180 PIVOT (14), SUPPORT (15) AND LOCK NUT (21). INSTALL THE GREASE ZERK (22). ASSEMBLE THE REGULATING PLATE (3) ONTO THE DRAWBAR (1) AND SECURE WITH THE M24X125 PIVOT (13) AND NUT (16).
INSTALL HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT MOUNT THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (7) ON THE FRAME AND FASTEN WITH PINS (10) AND SPRING PIN (11). INSERT M10X150 ROD (8)THROUGH SPRING (9).SECURE THIS ASSEMBLY BETWEEN PINS (10)BY TWO M10 NUTS (12)ON REAR SIDE. ATTACH THE CYLINDER TO THE LIFT TUBE USING THE CYLINDER MOUNTING PIN (10).
ASSEMBLY RAKE WHEELS INSTALL THE NYLON BUSHINGS (4) INTO THE RAKE ARM MOUNTING TUBES ON THE FRAMES. INSTALL THE RAKE WHEEL ARMS (7) THROUGH THE MOUNTING TUBES WITH NYLON BUSHING AND SECURE WITH M32X53X5 FLAT WASHER (6) AND 5mm DIAMETER SPRING PIN (5). SLIDE THE CHAIN (10) THROUGH THE END OF THE SPRING (8).
INSTALL TRANSPORT LIGHTS rear view FASTEN BRACKET (3) WITH M12X102X125 U-BOLT (9) AND TWO M12 NUTS (2). INSTALL RED TAIL LIGHT (6) TO REAR OF BRACKET. FASTEN WITH TWO M8X16 CAP SCREWS (8). INSTALL YELLOW LAMP (7) THROUGH BRACKET SLOT. TIGHTEN NUT. ATTACH WIRING HARNESS (1) TO WARNING LAMP CONNECTOR AND TAIL LAMP SOCKET.
FINAL INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION FINAL INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
NUMBER When ordering parts, always furnish model and serial number as given on serial number plate. It will assist your Frontier dealer in giving you prompt and efficient service. The serial number is located on top of right-hand rear frame.
Spare Parts FRONTIER HIGH-CAPACITY 6-WHEEL RAKE MANUFACTURED (2008) FRONTIER HIGH-CAPACITY 9-WHEEL RAKE MANUFACTURED (2008) (SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.)
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SERIAL NUMBER LISTING INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION IS LISTED TO SHOW ON WHICH MACHINES EACH PART CAN BE USED; FOR EXAMPLE: THE PART CAN BE USED ON ALL MACHINES. 000000- THE PART CAN BE USED ON ALL MACHINES BEGINNING WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER LISTED. -000000 THE PART CAN BE USED ON ALL MACHINES UP TO AND INCLUDING THE SERIAL NUMBER LISTED.
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DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY PART NO. PART NAME SERIAL NO. REMARKS 5TNP50FV005 DRAWBAR l=2300 5TNP50BV097 ARM DRAWBAR ATTACHMENT 5TNP50ZV125 PLATE ADJUSTMENT 5TNP50HV016 BRACKET SUPPORT REAR WHEEL 5TNV10AZ100 SCREW TE M12x30 UNI 5739 ZINCED TNV20CZ003 NUT METABLOCK M12 DIN 980 ZINCED 5TNC30DZ007 WIRE ROPE PLASTIFIED 5TNV80A0002 HANDLE 5TNC30BZ009...
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FRONT CRAZY WHEEL AND DIRECTIONAL WHEEL ASSEMBLY...
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FRONT CRAZY WHEEL AND DIRECTIONAL WHEEL ASSEMBLY PART NO. PART NAME SERIAL NO. REMARKS 5TNC40AZ018 SPRING FOR BRAKE d=5 mm ZN TNV30BZ004 WASHER 12x36x3 UNI 6593 ZINCED TNV20CZ003 NUT METABLOCK M12 DIN 980 ZINCED 2 14 5TNC80AZ002 PLATE BRAKES W/PIVOT ZN. TNC80AZ001 PLATE FOR BRAKES ZN.
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RIGHT HAND FINGER WHEEL PART NO. PART NAME SERIAL NO. REMARKS 5TNP25AV002 TINES STRAIGHT V.BUNDLE OF 40 TINES1 TNV10AZ015 HEX SCREW TE M10x25 36 54 TNV30AZ004 WASHER M10 UNI6592 ZN 36 54 TNV10BZ006 SCREW TTQST M 10x21 UNI 5731 ZN TNS10BZ001 CLIP TINE RAKE WHEELS ZN TNP50ZV169...
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SMV E MBLEM PART NO. PART NAME SERIAL NO. REMARKS 5TNV10AZ002 HH M6X16 UNI 5739 ZINCED 5TN1836001 SMV METAL SIGN (EMBLEM) 5TNV20CZ006 AUTOSTOP NUT M6 UNI 7474 ZINCED 5TNP50ZV351 SMV SUPPORT 5TNP50ZV354 SMV SUPPORT TNV20CZ003 M12 NUT 5TNV70AZ007 U BOLT M12X102X125 10.9 ZINCED...
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RIGHT HAND LIGHT PART NO. PART NAME SERIAL NO. REMARKS 5TNC90C0012 WIRING HARNESS TNV20CZ003 M 12 NUT DIN980 ZINCED TNP50ZV054 LIGHTS SUPORT TNC90A0002 RED REFLECTOR LABEL TNC90B0004 BULBS FOR RED LIGHTS TNC90D0001 RED TAIL LIGHT FIXTURE TNC90D0002 AMBER LIGHT FIXTURE TNV10AZ126 HH SCREW M 8x 16 UNI5739 ZINCED 5TNV70AZ007...