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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BR 2030/6 Basket Rake 6 bars
BR 2030/7 Basket Rake 7 bars
202107

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL BR 2030/6 Basket Rake 6 bars BR 2030/7 Basket Rake 7 bars 202107...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ___________________________________________________ 1 NOTE TO THE OWNER __________________________________________________________ 1 DEALER AND SERVICE _________________________________________________________ 1 INTENDED USE ________________________________________________________________ 2 ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) _______________________________________ 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION _____________________________________________________ 3 MACHINE ORIENTATION ________________________________________________________ 4 SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION _____________________________________________________ 5 SAFETY RULES AND SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS __________________________________ 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES_______________________________________________________ 5 ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ______________________________________________ 9...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Product Identification Number (PIN) Date purchased Sitrex reserves the right to make improvements or changes when improvements or changes become practi- cal and possible to do so, without incurring any obligation to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    INTENDED USE The basket rake is intended to be used for raking hay, straw, or similar organic material into wind- rows for pickup by a forage harvester, baler, or other crop processing device. The rake speed and performance may depend on several limiting parameters such as weather, terrain condi- tions, crop variety, yield, and crop maturity.

  • Page 7: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1.5.1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL STORAGE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) PLATE (Fig.1.5.2) 1.5.2...

  • Page 8: Machine Orientation

    MACHINE ORIENTATION 1.6.1 LEFT REAR FRONT Direction of travel RIGHT...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY RULES AND SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS 2.1.1 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible death or injury. Read and understand all the safety messages in this manual before you operate or service the machine.
  • Page 10 Hydraulic oil or diesel fuel leaking under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury or infection. • DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece of cardboard or paper. • Stop the engine, remove the key, and relieve the pressure before you connect or disconnect fluid lines.
  • Page 11 DO NOT weld to a wheel or rim until the tire is completely removed. Inflated tires can generate a gas mix- ture with the air that can be ignited by high temperatures from welding procedures performed on the wheel or rim. Removing the air or loosening the tire on the rim (breaking the bead) will NOT eliminate the hazard. This condition can exist whether tires are inflated or deflated.
  • Page 12 Do not store oily rags or other flammable material on the machine. Do not weld or flame cut any items that contain flammable material. Clean items thoroughly with non- flammable solvents before welding or flame-cutting. Do not expose the machine to flames, burning brush, or explosives. Promptly investigate any unusual smells or odors that may occur during operation of the machine.

  • Page 13: Ecology And The Environment

    Keep out of reach or children or other unauthorized persons. Applied chemicals require additional precautions. Obtain complete information from the manufacturer or distributor of the chemicals before you use them. Electrical storm safety Do not operate the machine during an electrical storm. If you are on the ground during an electrical storm, stay away from machinery and equipment.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Safety

    Mandatory battery recycling Batteries are made of lead plates and a sulfuric acid solution. Because batteries contain heavy metals such as lead, CONAMA Resolution 401/2008 requires you to return all used batteries to the battery dealer when you replace any batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in your household garbage. Points of sale are obliged to: •...

  • Page 15: Safety Signs

    SAFETY SIGNS The following safety signs are on your machine as a guide for your safety and for the safety of those working with you. Walk around the machine and note the content and the location of all safety signs before you oper- ate your machine.
  • Page 16 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6...
  • Page 17 WARNING RISK OF HARM POSSIBLE WHILE MACHINE IS OPERATING OR WHEN PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ON MACHINE! Before operating machine, read operator's manual and all safety instructions. If manual is missing, contact your dealer or service department. 1. Before starting engine or operation, clear area of bystanders.
  • Page 18 WARNING 2.5.9 INADVERTENT OPERATION HAZARD! • Always stop the engine and remove the key before you perform mainte- nance service or repairs. • Always wait for all movement to stop before leaving the operator’s position. • Never adjust, lubricate, clean, or clear crop blockages with the machine running.
  • Page 19 WARNING COLLISION HAZARD! 2.5.13 LOCK BASKETS IN TRANSPORT POSITION BEFORE TOWING • Fully FOLD each basket rake. • Engage the unfold stops into the transport positions. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. Quantity: 2 2.5.14 (4) Located on the left-hand frame section. 2.5.15 (4) Located on the right-hand frame sec- tion.
  • Page 20 WARNING CRUSHING HAZARD! 2.5.16 • Basket will fall rapidly if the hydrau- lic system should fail. • Engage the basket lockout valve when working around a raised bas- ket. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. Quantity: 2 2.5.17 (5) Located on the left-hand basket sup- port.

  • Page 21: Road Travel Signs And Informational Decals

    ROAD TRAVEL SIGNS AND INFORMATIONAL DECALS Informational decals on your machine serve as a guide to service location points, service information, opera- tional indicators, adjustments, and settings. The placements of the informational decals to the machine may have application to one or more locations. Each informational decal description includes the decal locations on the machine.
  • Page 22 2.6.3 2.6.4 2.6.5...
  • Page 23 2.6.6 Tape, yellow reflective Used for extra visibility to oncoming vehicles. Quantity: 6 2.6.7 (1) Located on the front side of the left-hand lamp assembly bracket. 2.6.8 (1) Located on the front side of the right-hand lamp assembly bracket. 2.6.9 (1) Located on left-hand basket support and the left-hand basket rake.
  • Page 24 2.6.11 Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign Used to indicate low vehicle speeds to oncoming traffic. Quantity: 1 2.6.12 (2) Located left-hand basket rake. Tape, Red reflective 2.6.13 Used for extra visibility to oncoming vehi- cles. Quantity: 2 2.6.14 (3) Located on the back side of the left-hand and right-hand lamp assembly brackets.

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    SECTION 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.1 Description BR 2030/6 BR 2030/7 Raking width (D) 7 – 9.2 m (23 – 30 ft) Windrow delivery Center Overall height (B) 2 m (6.6 ft) Overall length (A) 7.8 m (25.6 ft) Transport width (C) 3.25 m (10.7 ft)

  • Page 27: Controls And Instruments

    SECTION 4 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS CONTROLLER LAYOUT 4.1.1 EMERGENCY STOP BASKET SPEED ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 28: Controller Storage

    CONTROLLER STORAGE The controller must to be stored and protected from the weather when not in use. 4.2.1 4.2.2 Thanks to the magnets on the back, the The controller has a mounting bracket that can be controller (1) can be mounted on any metallic installed in the tractor cab (2).

  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    SECTION 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS WARNING IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. MAKE SURE THAT EVERY OPERATOR: • Learns and practices the safe use of machine controls in a safe and clear area before operating on a job site.

  • Page 30: Power Requirements

    POWER REQUIREMENTS The rake can be powered by either of the two methods described below (Option A and option B). Option A – Lighting connector SAE J560 standard connection: 5.2.1 Pin number Function Ground NOT USED Left-hand hazard / turn signal (Amber) Brake lights (Red) Right-hand hazard / turn signal (Amber) Tail lights (Red)
  • Page 31 Option B – Auxiliary power wiring harness The rake can be also powered through the three-way power connector on the tractor using the auxiliary power wiring harness which provides the proper three-way connector to attach to the tractor and the 4-way connector to attach to the wiring harness of the rake at the tongue.

  • Page 32: Tractor Drawbar Dimensions

    TRACTOR DRAWBAR DIMENSIONS Adjust the drawbar to meet the ASAE/ASABE standard specifications. On some tractors with an offset drawbar, it may be necessary to turn the drawbar over. 5.3.1 25 mm (1 in) minimum 330 ÷ 500 mm (13 ÷ 19.7 in) Irregular drawbar heights, resulting in a low or high drawbar, will affect the racking angle.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Unit To The Tractor

    CONNECTING THE UNIT TO THE TRACTOR WARNING Moving parts! Some components may continue to run after disengaging the drive systems. Make sure all drive systems are fully disengaged and all movement has stopped before ser- vicing the machine. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. If the tractor has a three-point hitch, adjust the lower links either as high as possible, as low as pos- sible, or remove them to prevent them from hitting the tongue when turning.

  • Page 34: Disconnecting The Unit From The Tractor

    DISCONNECTING THE UNIT FROM THE TRACTOR WARNING Moving parts! Some components may continue to run after disengaging the drive systems. Make sure all drive systems are fully disengaged and all movement has stopped before ser- vicing the machine. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. 1.

  • Page 35: Transport Operations

    SECTION 6 TRANSPORT OPERATIONS BEFORE TRANSPORTING 1. Ensure that the tractor is rated to tow the unit. 2. Secure the drawbar to the tractor with the correct pin (3). 3. Attach the safety chain (4) to the tractor. 4. Connect the hydraulic (2) and electrical (1) connections. 5.
  • Page 36 9. Engage the left-hand and the right-hand swing frame lock pins as follows: • Pull up on the knob (1) until the pin (2) is out of the top slot. • Turn the knob until the pin (2) is aligned with the larger slot (3). •...

  • Page 37: Transport Lighting

    TRANSPORT LIGHTING WARNING Transport hazard! Make sure the machine trailing lights fully function. Use the recommended testing equipment, testing procedures, and repair part(s) or actions in this manual when connecting the machine to a specific towing tractor. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. On some tractor models and older tractors, the electrical connection may not provide some of the functions described below, so the installation of an implement lighting control module may be required.
  • Page 38 LIGHTING FUNCTIONS Left-hand Left-hand Right-hand Right-hand TRACTOR LIGHTS AMBER AMBER Headlights "OFF" Headlights "ON" Amber flashing lights "OFF" Amber flashing lights Flashing (same rate Flashing (same rate "ON" as right-hand light) as left-hand light) Brake lamps* Bright* Bright* (brakes applied) Amber flashing lamps "ON"...

  • Page 39: Driving On Roads

    Check to be sure that the swing frame lock pins are engaged. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. The Sitrex Basket Rake complies with ASAE/ASABE standard recommendation for safety when transporting slow-moving vehicles on the public highways.

  • Page 41: Working Operations

    SECTION 7 WORKING OPERATIONS RAKING WIDTH AND WINDROW WIDTH 7.1.1 Basket angle position Frame fold/unfold position Operation Overall width Right-hand Right-hand Left-hand Left-hand 3.2 m (10.5 ft) Transport Basket angle position Frame fold/unfold position Windrow Raking Operation width width Right-hand Right-hand Left-hand Left-hand...

  • Page 42: Fold And Unfold The Rake

    FOLD AND UNFOLD THE RAKE 7.2.1 1. Remove the hairpin cotter (1), pin (3), and re- trieve the adjustment stop (4). 2. Place the adjustment stop (4) in the desired posi- tion (2) and secure with the pin (3) and hairpin cotter (1).

  • Page 43: Basket Angle Setting

    BASKET ANGLE SETTING Before changing the basket rake angles, make sure the arms are moved apart far enough to keep the baskets from contacting each other. The left-hand and right-hand baskets move independent one to each other. 1. Pull up and rotate the pin (3) 90° and release the pin into the disengaged position. 2.

  • Page 44: Wheel Track Adjustment

    WHEEL TRACK ADJUSTMENT Failure to check and/or adjust the wheel tracking will result in premature tire wear. There should be approximately 0 – 3 mm (0 – 1/8 in) of wheel toe-in for proper operation. Adjust the length of the rod (3) to set the correct 7.4.1 angle of the tandem wheels as follows: Drive the rake until it is on a level...

  • Page 45: Basket Tilt

    BASKET TILT Set the upper turnbuckles (3) of each basket as follows: 1. Loosen the locking plate (2) on each turnbuckle. 2. Rotate the lever (1) to shorten or lengthen the turn-buckle (3). Shorten For high humidity forage that doesn’t drying well. The baskets will collect the forage into a fluffy windrow for grater airflow.

  • Page 46: Caster Wheel Height

    CASTER WHEEL HEIGHT Fig.7.7.1 shows indicative setting to have the unit with the baskets parallel to the ground and with the tines at 25 mm (1 in) far from it. 7.7.1 432 mm (17 in) 508 mm (20 in) 25.4 mm (1 in) In this configuration, the caster wheels are adjusted as shown here below: 7.7.2 3-1/2 holes...

  • Page 47: Flotation Spring Tension

    FLOTATION SPRING TENSION 1. Loosen the jam nut (3) on the top side of the spring (2). 2. To increase the flotation tension, turn the bolt (1) clockwise. To decrease the flotation tension, turn the bolt (1) counter-clockwise. High flotation Advantages: tension Baskets very reactive, also the smallest obstacles will be overcome.

  • Page 48: Basket Speed Adjustment

    BASKET SPEED ADJUSTMENT WARNING Unexpected machine movement! The machine could move automatically during calibration. Park on a flat surface, engage the parking brake, and be sure that the area around the machine is clear before starting the calibration process. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. Adjusting the rpm above 80 RPM will cause damage to the basket rake bars (a photo tachometer is required to properly adjust the basket rake speed).
  • Page 49 7. Turn the emergency stop switch clockwise to disengage and allow the unit to function (Fig.7.9.2). 8. Press and hold the “LOWER” button while slowly turning the speed dial clockwise until 50 RPM is achieved using a photo tachometer (Fig.7.9.4). 7.9.4 9.

  • Page 50: Field Operations

    7.10 FIELD OPERATIONS After all adjustment of the previous paragraphs, the unit is ready for the operations. 7.10.1 UNFOLD ANGLE OUT 1. Disengage the lockout valve (1) (handles will be parallel to hoses). 7.10.2 If desired, only one basket can be used simply by leaving one of the valves closed while the basket is fully raised (Fig.7.10.3).
  • Page 51 2. Press the “RAKE ON/OFF” button (1) until the reels start to turn on (the light on the button will illumi- nate). 7.10.4 3. Push the “FLOATING ON/OFF” button (2) on the controller to activate the floating mode (floating mode is active when light is illuminated). 7.10.5 4.
  • Page 52 Raise and lower the baskets while in floating mode While in the field raking, if you encounter an obstacle the baskets can be raised and lowered without exiting float mode, as follows: 1. Press the “RAISE” button (1) (the light on the button “FLOATING ON OFF” will turn off). 2.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ADVICE For MAINTENANCE SAFETY rules, see chapter 2.4 Maintenance safety. Adequate lubrication and maintenance on a regular schedule are vital to maintaining your equipment. To en- sure long service and efficient operation, follow the MAINTENANCE PLANNING chart outlined at chapter 8.6.

  • Page 54: Hydraulic Diagram

    HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM 8.3.1 Item Description Item Description Hydraulic panel Right-hand basket rake motor Check valve Left-hand basket rake motor Right-hand unfold cylinder Left-hand angle cylinder Right-hand lift cylinder Left-hand lift cylinder Right-hand angle cylinder (10) Left-hand unfold cylinder...

  • Page 55: Torque Specifications - Nominal Tightening Values For Normal Assembly

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS – NOMINAL TIGHTENING VALUES FOR NORMAL ASSEMBLY Metric hex head (non-flange) hardware Plain (PLN) – an unplated hardware finish with residual manufacturing oils Zinc-dichromate (ZND) – a yellow colored chemical plating formula yellow applied to the hardware Class (CL) 10.9 bolt Class (CL) 8.8 bolt Locknut Locknut...
  • Page 56 Identification markings • Metric hex head, flange hex head and carriage bolts, Classes (CL) 5.6 and upward 8.4.1 1. Manufacturer's identification 2. Property class • Metric hex nuts and locknuts, Classes (CL) 05 and upward 8.4.2 Manufacturer's identification 2. Clockwise type markings indicate property class and may include manufacturer identification (if applied), Example: property marks 240°...

  • Page 57: Torque Specifications - Standard Torque Data For Hydraulics

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS – STANDARD TORQUE DATA FOR HYDRAULICS General information Hydraulic connections require a minimum assembly torque in order to provide zero leakage at rated pres- sure with adequate fatigue resistance. Over-torqueing of a hydraulic connection can also lead to leakage or failure.
  • Page 58 Installation of adjustable fittings in straight thread O-ring bosses 1. Lubricate the O-ring by coating it with a light oil or petroleum. Install the O-ring in the groove ad- jacent to the metal backup washer which is assembled at the extreme end of the groove (4). 2.
  • Page 59 Torque values for port connections (British Standard Pipe Parallel (BSPP) thread ports and stud ends) Metric tube Outside Ferrous Non-Ferrous Diameter (OD) mm (in) BSPP thread G- Gas; S-Series * L-Series ** S-Series L-Series S-Series L-Series A- medium N·m (lb ft) N·m (lb ft) N·m (lb ft) N·m (lb ft)

  • Page 60: Maintenance Planning

    MAINTENANCE PLANNING EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION OR DAILY Action Maintenance GREASE Grease points Inspect tine clearance with stripper bars CHECK Check for hydraulic leaks CHECK Inspect and tighten hardware CHECK Note: EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION OR WEEKLY Action Maintenance GREASE Grease points...

  • Page 61: Maintenance Every 10 Hours Of Operation Or Daily

    MAINTENANCE EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION OR DAILY Grease points – 12 fittings in total per basket 8.7.1 8.7.2 8.7.3 8.7.4 Inspect tine clearance with stripper bars WARNING Entanglement hazard! Disengage the hydraulic system, turn off the engine, and remove the key. Wait for all movement to stop before you leave the operator's position.
  • Page 62 2. Maintain a minimum clearance of 12.7 mm (0.5 in) at all points. 3. Straighten the stripper bars (1) as needed with the provided tool mounted under the tongue. 4. Replace excessively damaged stripper bars (check forward on this manual for the correct proce- dure).

  • Page 63: Maintenance Every 50 Hours Of Operation Or Weekly

    MAINTENANCE EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION OR WEEKLY Grease points 8.8.2 8.8.1 BOTH SPRINGS REPEAT FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE UNIT (LH AND RH) REPEAT FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE UNIT (LH AND RH) 8.8.3 8.8.4 REPEAT FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE UNIT (LH AND RH) REPEAT FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE UNIT (LH AND RH) 8.8.5 8.8.6...

  • Page 64: Maintenance Every 200 Hours Of Operation

    Tire pressure and wheels hardware torque • Pressure: 2.5 bar (36 psi) • Wheel hardware torque: 190 - 217 N·m (140 - 160 lb ft). MAINTENANCE EVERY 200 HOURS OF OPERATION 8.9.1 REPEAT FOR ALL THE 4 WHEELS 8.10 MAINTENANCE AS REQUIRED Replace damaged or missing tines The left and right baskets use different tines.
  • Page 65 Tine bar replacement 1. Remove the bolt (3) and nut (2) at each end to remove the tine bar (1). 2. Inspect each tine for damage and remove the tines that are reusable from the tine bar (1). 3. Install the reused tines and any new tines onto the tine bar assembly. 4.

  • Page 66: End Of Season Service

    8.11 END OF SEASON SERVICE 1. Lubricate the whole rake. 2. Clean the components. 3. Check the stripper bar to tine clearance. 4. Replace any missing or damaged tines. 5. Lower the baskets to collapse the cylinders. 6. Close the rake into transport position to collapse the fold/unfold cylinders. 7.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Tractor flow is greater than 76 Reduce the tractor flow to max 61 l/min Hydraulic oil overheating l/min (20 US gpm). (16 US gpm). No power at pin #7. Refer to “Power requirements” chapter. Harness connectors not fully Check connections and fix as needed.
  • Page 70 Zona Industriale-Viale Grecia, 8 06018 TRESTINA-(Perugia)-ITALY Tel. +39.075.8540021-Telefax +39.075.8540523 e-mail: sitrex@sitrex.it www.sitrex.com...

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