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14. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Hay Carrying
Over on the
Wheels
Tooth Breakage
Rake Missing
Hay
Rake Wheels
Bounce
Excessively
Bent Teeth
EWR 08/22
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OPERATION
Possible Cause
Teeth not polished.
Mud collected on tine ends.
Backing with teeth in contact with the
ground.
Too much of rake weight on wheels.
Corrosion in storage.
Wheels running too fast.
Wheels not pitched back enough.
Teeth missing or worn.
Wheels have too little ground weight.
Backing with wheels down.
Excessive speed on rough terrain.
Narrow or deep ditches or furrows,
rocky ground.
Too much weight on wheels.
Operation Section 4-28
Remedy
Operate rake on gravel surface for a short
distance.
Dew on hay, wait until dry. Do not run in
soft, wet ground.
Avoid backing with teeth on ground.
Raise the 3-point hitch slightly.
Coat teeth with grease or oil during storage.
Adjust angle at Sector plate.
Pitch wheels back by adjusting 3-point top
link.
Replace teeth. It is best to replace all teeth
at the same time to maintain uniform tine
height.
Lower 3-point hitch.
Avoid backing with teeth down.
Reduce speed.
Avoid or cross slowly.
Raise 3-point slightly.
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