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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Thank you for making the decision to purchase a RITE WAY product We are pleased to welcome you as an owner of a product from RITE WAY MFG. This product is the result of years of agricultural and engineering experience, and is built to give you many years of successful operating service.
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Manual Details Unit Model Number RW-1200 Rock Windrower Manual Revision Number Revision 1.2 Manual Revision Date 10/4/2018 Manual Serial Number Range 18-120418R – Current Previous Serial Number Range 14-12027R - 18-120418R The area below is provided for the owner / end-user to make notes regarding the equipment.
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Pre-delivery Inspection Check List General Remove wrapping and wash unit, removing all road debris. (Road salt, mud, snow, etc.) Inspect paint, decals and general appearance of unit. Verify that the owners manual is in the manual storage tube.
ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Specifications Standard Equipment: Replaceable hard surfaced teeth • 10” Side Wind Parking Jack • Safety chain • Drive Hydraulic Drive Chain Weight 1,350 lbs / 612 kg Working Width 11’ 10” / 3.6 m Transport Height 42” / 1.07 m Transport Length 8’...
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Service & Warranty Policy Rite Way Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Rite way) warrants each new machine to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase under normal agricultural use and service.
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Service & Warranty Claim Procedure 1. All claims must be handled through a dealer / distributor. All claims must be submit- ted on a properly completed warranty claim form within 30 days of the date of repair.
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Safety Warnings (General) 1. Read the manual thoroughly and understand before operating or working on the machine. 2. Study all safety and warning decals on the implement. 3. Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. 4. Do not allow riders on the tractor or implement during operation.
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Safety Warnings (Equipment Specific) 1. Read manual thoroughly before operating or working on the machine. 2. Study all warning decals on implement. 3. Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. 4. Only the operator should be on the tractor during operation.
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Decals (cont) Item # Part # Description 060-0122 Rite Way Mfg. (9” x 3”), white (if applicable) 060-0009 Amber Reflector Decal (3” x 2”) 060-0015 Important – Block wheel… 060-0028 Warning – Lower or block elevated… 060-0011 Caution –...
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Repack the wheel hubs after the first 500 travel miles; then yearly thereafter. • Visually inspect the wheel bolts for tightness each day. Riteway torque recommen- • dation to 110 ft - lbs after the first few hours of operation and frequently there after, (manufactures torque recommendations 90 to 131 ft - lbs).
ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Assembly Instructions *All page numbers refer to Section 2, unless otherwise noted. • Study the general layout on pages 2 through 10. • Assemble in a large open area free of obstacles. • References to “Left”, “Right”, “Forward”, and “Rear” are always determined from the rear of the machine facing the direction of forward travel.
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Assembly Instructions (cont) Axle Assembly 1. Attach the axle bearing weldment (item 10, page 6) to the left side of main frame using four Nut, Stover Lock, 5/8-11 UNC, Gr.5, and Bolt, 5/8-11 UNC - 1.75, Gr.5 (item 13, 15, page 6), leave loose at this time.
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Assembly Instructions (cont) Drum Carriage & Drum Assembly (cont) 4. When mounting the motor to the motor mount (item 4, 11, page 4) on the carriage weldment use the four 5/8” jam nuts (item 13, page 4) on the carriage weldment (these will have to be adjusted equally to tighten the chain and keep the motor and sprocket true).
ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Operating Instructions General Information Your RiteWay rock windrower requires a single hydraulic system with a pump capable of • delivering 12 to 15 gallons per minute at 1200 to 1500 PSI. The proper speed for the windrower drum is 125 to 150 RPM which you can achieve in •...
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Operating Instructions (cont) Transport to Field Position 1. Park on level ground. 2. Remove transport frame cylinder lock up from cylinder and pin into bracket. 3. FROM INSIDE THE TRACTOR, lower the unit until the drum is parallel to the ground and just off the ground surface.
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Operating Instructions (cont) Field to Transport Position 1. STOP the tractor before trying to lifting up the Rock Windrower 2. Lift the unit slowly just off the ground. 3. Extend the transport frame cylinders completely. 4. Place transport frame cylinder lock up in place.
ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Grade Chart Min. Proof Min. Tensile Min. Yield Grade Size Range Specification Material Strength Strength Strength Identification (inches) (psi) (psi) (psi) Marking Grade 1 1/4 to 1-1/2 33,000 60,000 36,000 Low or Medium 1/4 to 3/4 55,000...
ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Parts Details MONARCH 3-1/2" x 8" x 1-1/4" MONARCH PART NUMBER 645666 RITE WAY PART NUMBER 030-5980 Item # Part # Description 128271 Hex Nut, Ø5/8-18 UNF, Gr.5 130560 Hex Nut, Ø1-1/4 Lock, Gr.5 148000 Set Screw Socket 3/8 x 1/2 UNC KNUR...
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ROCK WINDROWER 1200 Parts Details Hydraulic Drive System REAR OF RW-1200 UNIT Item # Part # Description 030-5980 3-1/2" x 8 Hydraulic Cylinder c/w Depth Control 252-1180 80 q 11 Sprocket, Ø1-1/4” Hole, 5/16” Key 307-1003 Parker Hydraulic Motor c/w Built in Reliefs 308-0001 1/2"...
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