Degelman rock rake RR1500 Programming manual

OPERATOR, ASSEMBLY
& PARTS MANUAL
142274 v1.4
DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LTD.
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM
ROCK RAKE
R R1500
PTO/HYDRAULIC MODELS

DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LTD.
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Safety
Safety Information 2
Safety Decal Locations 6
Assembly
Assembly Instructions 10
Operation
Preparation 38
Machine Positioning 44
Transporting 56
Storage 57
Maintenance & Service
Service 58
Adjustments 65
Repair 71
Troubleshooting 82
Specifications 83
Parts
General Information 85
Basic Components 86
Hydraulic Components 90
Drive Systems & Components 92
Miscellaneous 99
Warranty 103

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OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout the manual, are
as seen from the tractor drivers’ seat and facing in the direction of travel.
Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS on your choice of a Degelman Rock Rake 1500 to complement your farming opera-
tion. It has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning Agricultural market for the
efficient windrowing of rocks.
Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions given in
this manual, your Rock Rake will work well for many years.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Degelman Rock Rake requires that you and anyone else
who will be operating or maintaining the Rake, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance
and Troubleshooting information contained within this manual.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your
Degelman Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manual.

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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages applied to the Rock Rake 1500 and in this
manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of injury or death. Follow the
instructions provided on the safety messages. The Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury
if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury if proper practices are not taken, or, serves as a
reminder to follow appropriate safety practices.
Why is SAFETY important to YOU?
3 BIG Reasons:
•Accidents Can Disable and Kill
•Accidents Are Costly
•Accidents Can Be Avoided
Note the use of the Signal Words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with the safety messages.
The appropriate Signal Word has been selected using the following guidelines:
Safety Alert Symbol
Signal Words
Safety

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1. Read and understand the Operator’s
Manual and all safety signs before
operating, maintaining or adjusting
the Rake.
2. Install and properly secure all shields and
guards before operating.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
4. Have a fire extinguisher available
for use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear.
This list includes but is not limited to:
• A hard hat
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses or goggles
• Heavy gloves
• Wet weather gear
• Hearing protection
• Respirator or filter mask
6. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, and remove foreign objects from the
machine before starting and operating.
7. Do not allow riders.
8. Lower rake, stop tractor engine, place all con-
trols in neutral, set park brake, remove ignition
key and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
9. Review safety related items with all operators
annually.
YOU are responsible for the safe operation and
maintenance of your Degelman Rock Rake. YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is going
to operate, maintain or work around the Rock Rake
be familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related SAFETY information con-
tained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day and alerts you to all good safety
practices that should be adhered to while operating
this equipment.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part
of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the recom-
mended operating and maintenance procedures
and follows all the safety precautions. Most acci-
dents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death
by ignoring good safety practices.
• Rock Rake owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the Rock Rake,
and at least annually thereafter per OSHA
regulation 1928.51.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the opera-
tor’s responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. All accidents can
be avoided.
• A person who has not read and under-
stood all operating and safety instructions
is not qualified to operate the machine. An
untrained operator exposes himself and by-
standers to possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the
life of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
Safety
Safety General Safety

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1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety
items before working with, maintaining or oper-
ating the Rake.
2. Lower rake, stop the tractor engine, place all
controls in neutral, set park brake, remove
ignition key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
3. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from
all moving and/or rotating parts.
4. Clear the area of bystanders, especially chil-
dren, when carrying out any maintenance and
repairs or making any adjustments.
5. Place safety stands or large blocks under the
frame before removing tires or working beneath
the machine.
6. Be careful when working around or maintaining
a high-pressure hydraulic system. Wear proper
eye and hand protection when searching for
a high pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece
of wood or cardboard as a backstop when
searching for a pin hole leak in a hose or a
fitting.
7. Always relieve pressure before disconnecting or
working on hydraulic system.
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual
and all safety signs before using.
2. Lower rake, stop tractor engine, place all
controls in neutral, set park brake, remove
ignition key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
all moving and/or rotating parts.
4. Do not allow riders on the Rake or tractor
during operation or transporting.
5. Keep all shields and guards in place when
operating.
6. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially
children, before starting.
7. Do not operate machine on steep side hills or
slopes.
8. Be careful when working around or
maintaining a high-pressure hydraulic system.
Ensure all components are tight and in good
repair before starting.
9. Clean all reflectors, lights and the SMV sign
before transporting on a highway or public
road. Be sure to check with local highway
authorities and comply with their lighting
requirements.
10. Stay well back from machine when operating to
prevent being hit by flying rocks. Keep others
away. 1. Store unit in an area away from human activity.
2. Store machine with rake drum lowered.
3. Do not permit children to play around the stored
unit.
Safety
Operating Safety Maintenance Safety
Storage Safety

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1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in
neutral before dismounting.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydrau-
lic system are kept in good condition and are
clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses and metal lines.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system
operates under extremely high-pressure. Such
repairs will fail suddenly and create a hazard-
ous and unsafe condition.
5. Wear proper hand and eye
protection when searching
for a high-pressure hydraulic
leak. Use a piece of wood
or cardboard as a backstop
instead of hands to isolate
and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure
stream of hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention
immediately. Serious infection or toxic reaction
can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the
skin surface.
7. Before applying pressure to the system, make
sure all components are tight and that lines,
hoses and couplings are not damaged.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY
1. Read and understand ALL the information in the
Operator’s Manual regarding procedures and
SAFETY when operating the Rake in the field/
yard or on the road.
2. Check with local authorities regarding machine
transport on public roads. Obey all applicable
laws and regulations.
3. Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution
when making corners or meeting traffic.
4. Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)
emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are
required by the local highway and transport
authorities are in place, are clean and can be
seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming
traffic.
5. Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to
allow faster traffic to pass. Drive on the road
shoulder, if permitted by law.
6. Always use hazard warning flashers on tractor
when transporting unless prohibited by law.
7. Always use a pin with provisions for a mechani-
cal retainer and a safety chain when attaching
to a tractor or towing vehicle.
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce
a blow out which may result in serious injury or
death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have
the proper equipment and experience to do the
job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service-
man perform required tire maintenance.
Safety
Hydraulic Safety Transport Safety
Tire Safety

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REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged,
removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are
available from your authorized dealer free of charge.
Safety
1. Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible
at all times.
2. Replace safety decals and signs that are missing
or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign
should also display the current sign.
4. Safety decals or signs are available from your
Dealer Parts Department. Safety decals will be
available free of charge upon request.
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Decide on the exact position before you
remove the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split backing
paper.
• Align the decal over the specified area and
carefully press the small portion with the
exposed sticky backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and
carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
decal in place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin
and smoothed out using the piece of decal
backing paper.
Safety Decals How to Install Safety Decals
The types of decals and locations on the equipment
are shown in the illustrations on pages 6 to 8.
Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself
with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning
and the area, or particular function related to that
area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work Safely!
Safety Decal Locations
Safety & Other Important Information Decals
A 142362 - Decal, Warning-Pinch Point (2)
B 142355 - Decal, Caution- 7-Point (1)
C 142372 - Decal, Danger-Rotating D-line - 540 (1)
142373 - Decal, Danger-Rotating D-line - 1000 (1)
D 119295 - Decal, Danger-Rotating D-line (3)
E 119297 - Decal, Danger-Guard Missing (3)
F 142358 - Decal, Warning-Rotating Part Hazard (2)
G 142359 - Decal, Warning-Rotating Part Hazard (1)
H 143264 - Decal, Important-Slip Clutch (1)
I 142547 - Decal, Important-Disconnect Drive (1)
J 142370 - Decal, Important-Secure Shield (1)
K 142369 - Decal, Important-Install Stop Bolt (1)
L 142368 - Decal, Important-Install Transport Pin (1)
M 142361 - Decal, Warning-Rotating Rake (3)
Safety Reflector Decals & Degelman Logo
142556 - Decal, Reflector Red - 2 x 9 (3)
142557 - Decal, Reflector Amber - 2 x 9 (5)
142650 - Decal, Fluorescent - 2 x 9 (3)
142009 - Decal, Degelman - 3-3/4” (3)
142557 - Decal,
Reflector Amber
- 2 x 9 (5)
142556 - Decal, Red
Reflector - 2 x 9 (3)
142650 - Decal,
Fluorescent
- 2 x 9 (3)
142009 - Decal,
Degelman - 3-3/4" (3)
(both sides & rear)

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ED
H
BD
EF
A
A
G
ED
F
C
Note: Reflector Decals not shown.
I
J
K
L
Safety
Safety Decal Locations
142355 - Decal, Caution - 7-Point (1)
B
142362 - Decal, Warning - Pinch Point (2)
A
142372 - Decal, Danger -
Rotating Driveline - 540 (1)
C142373 - Decal, Danger -
Rotating Driveline - 1000 (1)
-OR-
143264 - Decal, Important - Slip Clutch (1)
142358 - Warning,
Rotating Part Hazard (2) 142359 - Warning, Rotating Part Hazard (1)
F G
H
119295 - Decal, Danger -
Rotating Driveline (3)
119297 - Decal, Danger -
Guard Missing (3)
D
E
NOTE - Items D& Eare supplied by the
driveline manufacturer. The appearance
of the decal and descriptions may differ.

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Safety
Safety Decal Locations
142547 - Decal, Important - Disconnect Drive (1)
I142370 - Decal, Important - Secure Shield (1)
J
142369 - Decal, Important - Install Stop Bolt (1)
K142368 - Decal, Important-Install Transport Pin (1) L
142361 - Decal, Warning - Rotating Rake (3)
M
IJK
L
MMM

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Degelman follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers
(ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating
and/or maintaining the Degelman Rock Rake must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and
Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed.
Annually review this information before the season start-up.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment. We
feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine.
A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the
equipment have read and understand the information in the Operator’s Manual and have been instructed in
the safe operation of the equipment.
SIGN-OFF FORM
Date Employees Signature Employers Signature
Safety
Safety Sign-Off Form

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1. Dismantle main unit bundle and open
crate.
Layout spiral drum and rockshaft in a
similar manner as shown.
CAUTION: Be sure no one is standing near
by while positioning components.
2. Secure heavy duty 2-7/16 in. flange
bearing unit to the inside wall of chain
housing using the four bolts, lock washers,
and nuts shown. (Note the direction of
grease fitting.)
Note: It is recommended to apply silicon
sealer (supplied) to bearing flange surface
before installing components.
Tighten bolts to torque values shown at the
various steps indicated.
(Full chart in Maintenance section of manual)
Position chain housing and rockshaft end
plate as shown.
Note: Hydraulic Option models - Hole
in chain housing assembly for hydraulic
motor may need to enlarged prior to
installation. It would be easiest to modify
this hole prior to assembly. Refer to Page
25 for more info.
Assembly
Bolt Torque Chart
Assembly Procedure
Size Grade 5 Grade 8
lb.ft (N.m) lb.ft (N.m)
1/4” 7 (10) 10 (14)
5/16” 15 (20) 20 (28)
3/8” 25 (35) 35 (50)
7/16” 40 (55) 60 (80)
1/2” 65 (90) 90 (120)
9/16” 90 (125) 130 (175)
5/8” 130 (175) 180 (245)
3/4” 230 (310) 320 (435)
7/8” 365 (495) 515 (700)
1” 550 (745) 770 (1050)
IMPERIAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
(based on “Zinc Plated” values)

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3. Slide bearing unit/chain housing com-
bination onto spiral drum shaft (keyway
slide) until the 3/4 in. (20mm) gap is
obtained.
Install lock collar onto flange bearing.
Use a hammer and a drift punch to
tighten securely (clockwise).
4. Installation of rockshaft to chain housing
requires the 2” flange bearing (PTO models)
and chain tightener assembly as well.
Note: It is recommended to apply silicon
sealer (supplied) to bearing flange and
around the bolt holes on inside of chain
housing before installing components.
PTO Models Only: Secure rockshaft to chain
housing using flange bearing along with
5/8 x 2-1/2” and 5/8 x 3” bolts, lock
washers and nuts shown. (Note direction
of grease fitting and front two bolts on
bearing.) Store lock collar away for later
assembly.
Secure chain tightener
assembly inside chain
housing using the 5/8” x
2” bolts, lock washers and
nuts shown.
Secure lock collar by tightening setscrew.
Assembly

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Install lock collar onto flange bearing.
Use a hammer and drift punch to tighten
securely (counter-clockwise).
6. Pry and hold apart the rockshaft end plate
and spiral drum to the gap shown.
Secure lock collar by tightening setscrew.
Assembly
5. Combine the rockshaft, rockshaft end plate
and spiral drum using the flange bearing
along with bolts, lock washers and nuts
shown. (Note direction of grease fitting.)

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7. Tighten bolted connections assembled to
this stage to torque values shown on Bolt
Torque Chart on Page #10.
9. Lay main frame upon support and adjust
over to align center lug on rockshaft to
clevis plates on main frame.
CAUTION: Be sure no one is standing
near by while positioning components
and check stands are secure before
proceeding.
8. Construct a similar support stand structure
as illustrated, over the rockshaft/drum sub
assembly.
Assembly

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10. Install side wind jack to hitch pole and
secure with chained pin.
Position hitch pole between main frame
plates, aligning holes.
CAUTION: Be sure no one is standing near
by while positioning components.
11. Install the safety stop bolt and high hex
nut (fine thread) as shown into main
frame plate.
Secure pin assembly using the flat washer,
lock washer and bolt shown.
Drop the pin assembly into position.
Note: Clean out the threaded hole in pin
assembly using a 5/8 in. UNC tap.
Assembly

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12. Level hitch pole to ground level by
adjusting side wind jack.
14. Swing both wheel legs over to align the
hole with the center setting on pivot plate.
Insert the bolt/clip assembly from bottom
side and secure with the wing nut assem-
bly.
13. Drop both wheel legs into position over
stubs on main frame.
Note: Clean out the threaded hole in
each stub using a 5/8 in. UNC tap.
Secure wheel legs using the flat washer,
lock washer and bolt shown.
Hydraulic Option Models: Install hose
clamp plate before installing hardware on
wheel leg (left
side leg only).
Assembly

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15. Mount the hub/spindle assembly (angled)
to the left hand wheel leg as illustrated
using the four bolts, lock washers and nuts
shown.
Note: Clean out threaded holes on
casting using a 9/16 in. UNC tap.
16. Mount the hub/spindle assembly (straight)
to the right hand wheel leg as illustrated,
similar to step #15.
Assembly