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OPERATION
RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-7
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
Make sure a restrictor is installed on one of the hydraulic lines. Failure to use a restrictor will
allow the machine to fold and unfold rapidly and could result in damage to the machine, and
injury to bystanders.
6. SETTING THE IMPLEMENT
Connect the machine to the tractor tongue using a 3/4” hitch pin with a retaining clip. The adjustable jack will
allow the tongue to be raised or lowered during hookup. After hookup to the tractor, s tore the jack in the
horizontal position.
6.1 Hydraulics
1. Connect the hydraulic inlet and outlet hoses to the tractor hydraulic system.
Make sure a restrictor is installed on one of the hydraulic lines. Failure to use a restrictor will
allow the machine to fold and unfold rapidly and could result in damage to the machine, and
injury to bystanders.
2. To lower the rakes to the working position, pull the transport pins for each wing and apply hydraulic
pressure to retract the cylinder. The wings will spread apart and the rake will lower to the working position
as the castor wheels move down the axle ramps. The transport pins can be store in the raised position by
installing clips in upper holes.
Operate the hydraulic cylinder through the cycle a few times to expel all air through the
system. Failure to fully charge the hydraulic system could result n injury when the rakes fall
abruptly to the ground.
Make sure the area around the machine is clear before lowering. Do not lower rakes when
people or pets are near the rakes or folding mechanism.
5. CONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT TO THE TRACTOR
Use extreme caution when connecting the implement to the tractor. The implement should be securely
resting at ground level or setting on blocks. Keep hands and feet from under the implement and clear of pinch
points between the tractor hitch arms and implement pins. OPS-U-0038
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the
parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement
and Tractor hitches.
(S3PT-15)
On a fully-assembled unit, do not remove the Wing Retaining Strap until hoses are attached
to the tractor and the Wing Cylinders are filled with oil. Lower the Wings slowly and
carefully. Keep bystanders away during operations.
(STI-05)