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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Hay carrying over on the wheels. Teeth not polished. Operate rake on gravel
surface for a short distance.
Mud collected on tine ends. Dew on hay, wait until dry.
Do not run in soft, wet ground.
Tooth Breakage. Backing with teeth in contact Avoid backing with teeth on
with ground. ground.
Too much of rake weight on wheels. Raise the 3-point hitch slightly.
Corrosion in storage. Coat teeth with grease or oil
during storage.
Rake missing hay. Wheels running too fast. Adjust angle at sector plate.
Wheels not pitched back enough. Pitch wheels back by adjusting
3-point top link.
Teeth missing or worn. Replace teeth. It is best to
replace all teeth at the same
time to maintain uniform tine
height.
Rake wheels bounce excessively. Wheels have too little ground weight. Lower 3-point hitch.
Bent Teeth. Backing with wheels down. Avoid doing so.
Excessive speed on rough terrain. Reduce speed.
Narrow or deep ditches or furrows, Avoid or cross slowly.
rocky ground.
Too much weight on wheels. Raise 3-point slightly.
MAINTENANCE
The M&W Wheel Rake requires no tools for operation and no lubrication is required except for occasional repacking
of the hub bearings on the wheels. A light coating of grease applied periodically to the frame and arm pivots and
flanges will allow smoother operation and retard rusting which will hinder operation.
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