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BEFCO
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Operator's Manual
HAY EQUIPMENT
Rotary Tedders
DR0-330, DRP-330
The operator's manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine.
Manual 960-390B
February 2015

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  • Page 1 BEFCO ® Operator’s Manual HAY EQUIPMENT Rotary Tedders DR0-330, DRP-330 The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. Manual 960-390B February 2015...
  • Page 2 SAFETY Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call your attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
  • Page 3 4.03 - Driveline 4.04 - Ratchet Torque Limiter 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES 5.01 - Rotor Timing 5.02 - Tine Replacement 5.03 - Suggested Spare Parts 5.04 - Storage 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST 8 - WARRANTY PARTS MANUAL BEFCO NDEX...
  • Page 4 It is in your best interest to insure that this has been done. Warranty does not cover the following: 1. Cleaning, transporting, mailing and service call charges. 2. Normal wear items such as tines, bearings, drivelines, shear pins, slip clutches, etc. See Chapter 8 - Warranty. BEFCO ENERAL NFORMATION...
  • Page 5 Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the model and the serial number. Record your implement model and serial number in the space provided below. Your dealer needs this information to give you prompt, efficient service when you order parts. BEFCO ENERAL NFORMATION...
  • Page 6 6. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. 7. Ensure tedder is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition. 8. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition. BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...
  • Page 7 6. Allow no riders on tractor or tedder. 7. Allow moving parts to stop before repair. 8. Securely support tedder before working underneath. Additional warning and operating decals are available at no extra charge. Please specify model and serial number when ordering. BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...
  • Page 8 ’ OTARY EDDERS PERATOR ANUAL Fig. 2 - Safety decals - implement; replace immediately if damaged. right side left side BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...
  • Page 9 ’ OTARY EDDERS PERATOR ANUAL Safety decals - driveline; replace immediately if damaged. placed on outer shield placed on outer tube BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...
  • Page 10 ANUAL 3 - OPERATION BEFCO’s rotary tedders are available with three point hitch or pull type configuration and have a working width of 11’. All tedders are 540 rpm PTO driven and suited for tractors from 20 to 50 HP. As the tedder advances the crop is thrown, separated and fluffed evenly and quickly by the wide radius rotors therefore reducing drying time.
  • Page 11 23. Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill. 24. Always work down slopes; never across the face. Avoid operation on steep slopes. Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control. See Chapter 4 - Maintenance. BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 12 3.03 - Assembly Instructions Each unit is shipped in a crate as a kit that consists of the following: Description Model DR0-330 Qty. Model DRP-330 Qty. Main frame with gearbox and wheel spindles Three point hitch carrier assembly...
  • Page 13 M16 On tedder model DR0-330, attach the three point hitch carrier assembly to the frame using two bolts M14x30 in the top brackets and two bolts M14x60 in the bottom brackets (see fig. 4). Tighten bolts using elastic stop nuts M14 then lay the machine on the ground.
  • Page 14 Inspect and grease all fittings on frame (see fig. 6). Fig. 6 - Grease fittings location. grease fittings grease fittings DR0-330 only Install PTO protection guard over gearbox output shaft using the supplied hose clamp (see fig. 7). Fig. 7 - PTO guard placement.
  • Page 15 With a rubber mallet, hammer the tine arm until it is flush against the bottom of the rotor flange (see fig. 9). Fig. 9 - Tine arm assembly. bolt M14x40 welded pin nut M14 BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 16 7. The tractor, to ensure correct direction of PTO and rpm speed. 8. All safety shields and guards are in place and tightly attached. 9. No people or animals are in the work area. See Table 1, page 29. BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 17 To attach the tedder to the tractor do the following: 1. On tedder model DR0-330, back the tractor up to the tedder in order to slip the tractor hitch arms over the hitch pins on the tedder hitch arms. Turn off the tractor engine.
  • Page 18 PTO speed indicated on the tedder is obtained. PTO speed may vary from 400 rpm to 540 rpm. Never exceed 540 rpm. See Section 4.03 - Driveline, for instructions on how to determine correct driveline length and procedures for shortening the driveline. BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 19 1” to 2” (see fig. 12). The conditions of the field will ultimately determine how you can set the tines to the ground. The flatter the field the higher the tines can be set from the ground. To achieve the best results it is important to BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 20 (see #1, fig. 5). Turning the handle clockwise will raise the height while turning the handle counterclockwise will lower it. On three point tedder model DR0-330, the height adjustment is made through the tractor’s three point hitch. Raising the hitch will tilt the machine backwards therefore raise the front tines;...
  • Page 21 DANGER: Be careful of rollover when operating tractor and tedder over uneven ground. The following precautions should always be observed when working on uneven terrain: 1. In extremely uneven terrain rear wheel weights, front tractor weights, and/or tire ballast should be used to improve stability. BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 22 4. Stop engine and remove key from ignition. 5. Disconnect tedder driveline from tractor PTO shaft. 6. On tedder model DR0-330, disconnect three point linkage and carefully drive tractor away from tedder. 7. On tedder model DRP-330, remove the hitch pin and carefully drive tractor away from tedder.
  • Page 23 Leave only enough slack in chain to permit turning. 8. On three point tedder DR0-330, block the wheels from pivoting using the lever on the wheel shaft (see #1, fig. 15). Fig. 15 - DR0-330 Wheel locks.
  • Page 24 If it is necessary to load the tedders on a truck to transport for long distances, tighten a strap around either side of the gearbox before attempting to raise the unit (see fig. 18). Slowly raise the unit to make sure the weight is balanced correctly. Fig. 18 - Lifting unit from the ground. BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 25 The Company will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use. Refer to Table 1 - Torque Specifications, page 29. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
  • Page 26 DANGER: Only use the original driveline supplied with this tedder and always with the safety shielding. Carefully read and file away the driveline operator’s manual supplied by the manufacturer. The following does not substitute the information found in the driveline manual. See Table 1, page 29. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
  • Page 27 1. Separate the two driveline halves. Connect one half to the tractor PTO and the other half to the tedder. 2. On tedder DR0-330, raise and lower the tedder with the 3 point hitch to find the position where the driveline is shortest. Hold the half shafts side by side and mark the desired length on the outer female tube guard leaving a 1½”...
  • Page 28 The purpose of the limiter is to elastically transmit the desired torque to the unit, absorbing any overloads by temporarily slipping. When the torque limiter slips, disengage the PTO in order to prevent excessive wear. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
  • Page 29 4823 3557 When using lock washers with nuts, increase torque values by 5%. TABLE 2 - ROTARY TEDDERS - TECHNICAL FEATURES Series DR0-330 & DRP-330, for tractors up to 50 HP, PTO 540 rpm Model Hitch type Working Weight lb.
  • Page 30 5.02 - Tine Replacement Worn, broken or missing tines should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tedder. Fig. 20 - Tine assembly. tine clip bolt M14x40 tine rotation BEFCO EPAIR ROCEDURES...
  • Page 31 Part # 7300007 Primer, gray - aerosol spray can 7300008 Paint, Befco orange - aerosol spray can 7300010 Paint, Befco black - aerosol spray can WARNING: Be sure to store the implement on a hard level surface and away from people especially children.
  • Page 32 Working speed too high. Select slower working speed. Forage crop Tedder set too low. Set front tedder tines so they sit 1” to gets dirty. 2” above the ground. See Section 5.01 - Rotor Timing. See Section 3.08 - Operating Techniques. BEFCO ROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 33 IMPORTANT: Warranty is not valid unless Pre-Delivery Checklist and Warranty Registration form in Operator’s Manual is completed in detail and mailed to the Company. Model Number: __________ Serial Number: __________ Delivery Date: __________ Dealer’s Signature: __________ BEFCO ELIVERY HECKLIST...
  • Page 34 1. LIMITED WARRANTY BEFCO, Inc. herein referred to as the Company, warrants its machines and related accessories, hereafter referred to as the Machine, to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of invoice to the first registered owner;...
  • Page 35 6. WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty Service must be performed by a dealer authorized by BEFCO. If the warranty service requested is approved, the owner shall pay only for labor beyond the rate allowed, for overtime labor, and for any mileage charge for transporting the equipment to and from the dealer’s shop.
  • Page 37 Operator’s Manual and literature published by the Company. Inspected by: Date: Date: Dealer’s Signature: Customer’s Signature: This registration along with a copy of the invoice must be sent to BEFCO, Inc. within 14 days of date of purchase.
  • Page 38 Place stamp here BEFCO, Inc. Warranty Department P.O. Box 6036 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-6036...
  • Page 39 BEFCO ® Parts Manual HAY EQUIPMENT Rotary Tedders DR0-330, DRP-330 BEFCO DR0-330, DRP-330 (US).lwp Parts Manual 02/2015 Printed on February 23, 2015 DR0-330, DRP-330...
  • Page 40 ’ OTARY EDDERS IGHT RAME PERATOR ANUAL DR0-330, DRP-330 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 01/2012...
  • Page 41 Adjustable tine arm 501-840B Tine clip 001-5218 Nut ES M14-2.00 Z TN 000-6689 Key 8x7x30 502-965B Drive tube right; DR0-330 502-965B Drive tube right; DRP-330 #288076 & below 5200095D Drive tube right; DRP-330 #288077 & above 502-370B Wheel shaft right DR0-330 502-980B...
  • Page 42 ’ OTARY EDDERS RAME AND ENTRAL EARBOX PERATOR ANUAL DR0-330, DRP-330 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 08/2014...
  • Page 43 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 502-327B Gearbox housing 502-964B Upper oil plug 502-966B Drive tube left; DR0-330 502-966B Drive tube left; DRP-330 #288076 & below 5200085D Drive tube left; DRP-330 #288077 & above 502-967B Central shaft 502-968B Crown spacer Ø40x44x61...
  • Page 44 ’ OTARY EDDERS RAME AND ENTRAL EARBOX PERATOR ANUAL DR0-330, DRP-330 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 08/2014...
  • Page 45 Qty. 000-6689 Key 8x7x30 007-4232 Bolt HH M14-2.00x40 C8.8 Z F (fixed tine) 502-977B Bolt SH M14-2.00x25 C8.8 Z F (adjustable tine) 001-2149 Bearing 6208 306-002F Grease fitting M08-1.25 502-992B Wheel support (DR0-330 only) 502-338B Gasket BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 08/2014...
  • Page 46 003-0309 Bolt HH M16-2.00x70 C8.8 Z F 503-003B Pull type tongue 001-5218 Nut ES M14-2.00 Z TN 503-001B Support bar 000-5536 Bolt HH M14-2.00x90 C8.8 Z P 503-399B Handle knob 001-4106 Nut ES M10-1.50 Z TH BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 01/2012...
  • Page 47 3000202D Handle 3000211D Adjustment tube 002-9270 Nut ES M22-1.50 Z TK 002-9440 Washer flat Ø24 Z 000-5536 Bolt HH M14-2.00x90 C8.8 Z P 001-5218 Nut ES M14-2.00 Z TN 002-6187 Bolt HH M14-2.00x70 C8.8 Z P BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 01/2012...
  • Page 48 ’ OTARY EDDERS HREE POINT HITCH PERATOR ANUAL DR0-330 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 003-2618 Bolt HH M14-2.00x30 C8.8 Z F 001-5218 Nut ES M14-2.00 Z TN 003-0277 Bolt HH M14-2.00x60 C8.8 Z P 502-995B Tine arm wrench 502-996B Three point hitch 003-0278 Bolt HH M14-2.00x80 C8.8 Z P...
  • Page 49 ’ OTARY EDDERS AFETY GUARDS PERATOR ANUAL DR0-330, DRP-330 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 503-568B Safety guard, right 502-999B U bolt 001-3345 Nut ES M12-1.75 Z TK 000-2265 Washer, flat Ø12 8900405D Plastic cap 25x25 503-567B Safety guard, left BEFCO...
  • Page 50 ’ OTARY EDDERS AFETY GUARDS PERATOR ANUAL DR0-330, DRP-330 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 003-0064 Nut PT M12-1.75 C6 Z 502-998B Safety guard 3000320D Support bracket, safety guard 000-2265 Washer, flat Ø12 003-0054 Bolt HH M12-1.75x50 C8.8 Z F 8800240D...
  • Page 51 ’ OTARY EDDERS AFETY GUARDS PERATOR ANUAL DR0-330, DRP-330 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 8800005D Safety guard 8900405D Plastic cap 25x25 3000320D Support bracket, safety guard 003-0054 Bolt HH M12-1.75x50 C8.8 Z F 5630040D Support plate, safety guard 001-3345 Nut ES M12-1.75 Z TK...
  • Page 52 ’ OTARY EDDERS AFETY GUARDS PERATOR ANUAL DR0-330, DRP-330 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 8800390D Safety guard 8800385D Support right, safety guard 8800386D Support left, safety guard 502-997B Knob M10x25 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 02/2015...
  • Page 53 Shield, complete SS B2 1300 950-463B Decal “DANGER - Rotating driveline, keep away” outer shield 950-464B Decal “DANGER - Guard missing, do not operate” outer tube 948-904B Driveline w/ratchet torque limiter, complete; DR0-330 948-909B Driveline w/ratchet torque limiter, complete; DRP-330 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL...
  • Page 55 Use only original spare parts All rights reserved. It is unlawful to copy, reprint or use any of the information or details in this manual without the expressed written permission of the Company. Technical information provided in this manual is approximate, the Company reserves the right to modify or improve the models shown for technical or commercial purposes.
  • Page 56 ® P.O. Box 6036 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-6036 Tel.: 252.977.9920 - Fax: 252.977.9718 www.befco.com ®...

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