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1460 - 1660 HI-CAPACITY RAKE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL WARNING BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OPERATOR’S MANUAL PARTS LIST HSMFG93008 Manufactured By H&S MANUFACTURING CO.,INC. P.O. BOX 768 (715) 387-3414 FAX (715) 384-5463...
WARRANTY H & S WARRANTY H & S Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“H & S”) warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship. Except as noted below, this warranty term is twelve (12) months from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser by an authorized H &...
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IMPORTANT! Tear on dotted line, provide the information requested on the card. The H&S Warranty is valid “only” after this card is received and recorded at H&S Mfg. Co. Mail at once. No postage is required in the U.S.A. NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE...
DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST After the 1460-1660 Hi-Capacity Rake has been completely set-up, check to be certain it is in correct operating order before delivering to the customer. The following is a list of points to inspect. Check off each item as you have made the proper adjustments and found the item operating satisfactorily.
YOUR SAFETY ALERT! IS INVOLVED. THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK WHENEVER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED. TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL. REMEMBER: THE CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR. MOST ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR. CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DAMAGE.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal word- DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION - is used with the safety-alert symbol.
TRACTORS This operators manual uses the term “Tractor” when identifying the the power source for towing and lifting rake. W A R N I N G TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.
Re-torque rake tooth bolts after the first 100 acres. (Part No. T175). Check periodically thereafter. NOTE: Determine right or left side of your 1460-1660 Hi-Capacity Rake by viewing it from the rear. If instructions or parts lists call for hardened bolts, refer to bolt torque chart on page 9.
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OPERATION (Continued) TRANSPORT LOCKS, FRONT & REAR RAKE BEAM LOCKS Transport locks are mounted to the front of the pole. (A) Shows the rake locked into transport position. (B) Shows the transport locks in the convenient storage postion, to be used when in the raking mode. RAKE WHEEL LOCKS Located at the rear of the lift pipe, is a hair pin which is used to secure the rake wheels in the up position for transport (C).
ADJUSTMENTS HITCH There are ten different positions to adjust the hitch on your new Hi-Capacity Rake. Hitch should be adjusted so main frame of the rake is level or parallel to the ground. GROUND PRESSURE Rake wheel to ground pressure is adjusted by turning Locking Nut and Collar (E) in to decrease pressure, or out to increase pressure.
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) RAKING WIDTH Raking width is determined by setting the spring loaded stop, located above rear pole section as shown. (H) WINDROW WIDTH Windrow width is adjustable from 38” to 58”. Adjustment is made by turning crank (I), located on the left of the rear of the rake as shown.
GREASE FITTINGS There are 20 grease fittings on the 1460 and 1660 Hi-Capacity Rakes. If equipped with a center kicker wheel, there will be one more on the pivot point. If lubricated properly and often enough, it will prolong the life of your Hi-Capacity Rake.
DECAL LOCATION Your H&S 1460 and 1660 Hi-Capacity Rake was manufactured with operator safety in mind. Located on the Hi-Capacity Rake are various decals to aid in operation, and warn of danger or caution areas. Pay close attention to all the decals.
TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING MAKE SURE THAT THE TRACTOR IS SHUT OFF AND THE RAKE CAN NOT MOVE BEFORE SERVICING THE 1460-1660 HI-CAPACITY RAKE. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON ONLY. TROUBLE... POSSIBLE CAUSE...
OPTIONAL KICKER WHEEL There are two optional center kicker wheel assemblies available for the 1460-1660 Hi-Capacity Rakes. If the hay is laying out flat, these extra wheels allow you to raise the hay laying in the center of the rake out of the stubble for faster drying, and easier pick-up.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS All service parts should be ordered through your authorized H & S dealer. They will be able to give you faster service if you will provide them with the following Model & Serial number is located on the left, rear main frame of your unit. All reference to left or right apply to the machine as viewed from the rear.
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FIGURE 2 1460-1660 HI-CAPACITY RAKE MAIN FRAME ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION BFR730 Pole BFR65 Cotter Pin BFR714 Center Pole Section BFR144 BFR715 Back Pole Section BFR143 Stud BFR709 Rear Pivot Assembly BFR223 Jack BFR662 Left Axle Upright...
Warranty: See Warranty on Page #1 NOTE: Determine right or left side of 1460-1660 Hi-Capacity Rake by viewing it from the rear. If instructions or parts lists call for hardened bolts see page 9 to identify. H&S MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
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