FPM 627 249 Guide

№ 2670 12.2018.
INSTALLATION / HANDLING / MAINTENANCE
LIST OF SPARE PARTS
BELT
HAY
RAKE
FPM 627 249
FPM 627 250
E-mail: [e-mail]
[email protected]
www.fpm-agromehanika.rs
Internet: www.fpm-agromehanika.rs
SERBIA

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WARNING TO YOU, USER
By purchasing this tool you have made a wise choice. It is the result of many years of thinking,
research and improvements. And you will, like thousands of other users, understand that now you
possess the best that could be created by technique, knowledge and field testing. You have purchased
a reliable tool, but only if you use it correctly, you can expect a good performance and long life.
This Instructions Manual provides all the necessary information you need to achieve the best
possible efficiency from your tool. The efficiency greatly depends on how carefully you read and
understand this Manual and apply this knowledge. This is a simple tool, but one can frequently
overlook the obvious deficiencies reflected in the poor performance frequently resulting from the
fact that you neglected the natural wear of parts or that the tool has not been set up well. Therefore,
do not think that you know how to use and maintain the tool before reading this Manual that you
should constantly have at hand.
Our service representatives or sales service centers with its trained staff can offer you all original
parts for belt hay rake for servicing. These parts are manufactured and carefully examined in the
same factory where the belt hay rakes are manufactured to ensure high quality and precise fitting for
each replacement.
BELT HAY RAKE IS MANUFACTURED BY:
FPM AGROMEHANIKA d.o.o. BOLJEVAC
Belt hay rake meets the criteria stipulated by the Regulation on Technical Standards for Agricultural
Machinery (Official Gazette, No. 13/2010) particularly in terms of stability and protection of parts
and assemblies that, by their function and form, might threaten the safety of the operator.
IMPROVEMENT:
FPM Agromehanika d.o.o is constantly striving to enhance and improve its
products and therefore reserves the right to make changes or improvements as
necessary, without any obligation to change previously manufactured or sold
equipment.
The information in this Manual is correct as of the date of publishing.
All rights of the press and the images reserved by:
FPM AGROMEHANIKA d.o.o BOLJEVAC
THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
Published by: FPM AGROMEHANIKA d.o.o Boljevac
Print:
Year: 12.2018.

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CONTENT
№ 2670
PAGE
TABULAR OVERVIEW
GROUP OF PARTS
4
Read Carefully
5
LimitedWarranty
6 - 7
Safety
8
Safety –connection of the belt hay rake
8
Safety –use of PTO
9 - 10
Warning labels
11
Information for proper reading the Instruction Manual
11
General Information
11
Specification of the technical characteristics
12
Description of the tool
13
Setup and maintenance
13 - 14
V-belts
15
Lubrication
16 - 17
Procedure of aggregating of the tractor rakes on the tractor
17 - 18
Regulation of working height and working with the belt hay rakes
19
U-joint - PTO
20
Certificate on applied occupational safety measures
21
Maintenance of the belt hay rake
22 - 30
List of spare parts
WARNING TO YOU, USER
It is very important that the PTO which is connected to your belt hay rake is of appropriate
dimensions. Therefore it is necessary to provide the PTO of the following characteristics:
-joint 35 JUS M.L1.601 at the both ends of the PTO
-continuous torque Mr= 130 Nm
The PTO is the product of the company “Pobeda”FKL –Temerin and can be procured under the
number:
05B - 570 - 10.10 - 10.10 ili
18 BSFT - 770 - 11 - 10 - 84 - 18 - 00
IMPORTANT: In case of failure to comply with the above mentioned warning,
the factory is not responsible for the damage or breakage on the tractor, the
PTO or belt hay rake.

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READ CAREFULLY!
In this Manual and on the tools you will find labels with warnings: “CAUTION”; “ATTENTION”
and “DANGER”. Warnings are intended to draw your attention to the personal caution and caution
of those who work with you because they need to read them, too.
PERSONAL SAFETY
CAUTION:
The word “CAUTION” is used where it is necessary to be cautious to protect
the operator and others from an accident.
ATTENTION:
The word “ATTENTION” indicates the possibility of serious injury to the
operator and to staff that might occur suddenly. This is a word frequently used
to alert the operator and other persons in order to avoid surprises when using
belt hay rake.
DANGER:
The word “DANGER“ indicates what must not be done, because it implies
risk.
THE ADDITIONAL WARNINGS SUCH AS “WARNING” AND “IMPORTANT” REFER TO
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS RELATED TO THE SAFETY OF TRACTOR BELT HAY RAKE.
SAFETY OF TRACTOR BELT HAY RAKE
WARNING:
THIS WARNING DRAWS ATTENTION TO OPERATOR OF
POTENTIAL DAMAGES OF THE BELT RAKE IF HE FAILS TO
COMPLY WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT:
THE READER IS INFORMED ABOUT SOMETHING HE SHOULD
KNOW TO PREVENT MINOR FAILURES ON BELT RAKE, IN CASE
HE MISSES IT.
WARNING!
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE STATED WARNINGS “CAUTION”,
“ATTENTION” AND “DANGER” MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODY INJURIES.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
The factory provides warranty in compliance with the Law on Standardization, Regulation on Technical
Standards for Agricultural Machinery (Official Gazette No. 13/2010) for each original part of the new belt hay
rake delivered to the customer by the sales network of FPM AGROMEHANIKA d.o.o. Boljevac by which it
guarantees that, at the time of delivery, each part of the belt rake was new, without defects in material and
workmanship and that for the belt rake it provides one-year warranty from the date of delivery to the end user,
provided that the belt rake is used and serviced according to the recommendations for handling and
maintenance stated in this MANUAL.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Parts made of wood are not covered by warranty
2. Parts not manufactured by FPM Agromehanika d.o.o. Boljevac (tires, plastics, etc.). These items are
not covered by this warranty but by the warranty of the corresponding producers;
3. Parts that are normally worn during exploitation such as collecting elements.
4. The warranty expires in case of misuse, improper or careless use or damage in an accident. The
warranty becomes invalid in case of use of non-original parts and the factory is not responsible for
damages caused in transport.
THE FACTORY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS OF PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF
THE BELT HAY RAKE, OR INJURY OF ANY THIRD PARTY, OR FOR ANY ADDITIONAL
COSTS OF WORK ON REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
Customer is responsible for and bears the costs of the following:
1. Regular maintenance, such as lubrication, the oil fill, minor adjustments, etc.
2. Transport of the belt rake to the place where the service is provided during the warranty
period and back.
3. Travel time of the authorized servicer to the owner of the belt rake and back, or delivery and
return of the belt rake from the service workshop after repair.
This warranty does not apply to the belt rake that was changed or modified without our explicit
permission or was repaired by someone else, outside of authorized service.
The warranty refers to strict compliance to the warning:
-All instructions in this Manual must be observed and all the parts should be regularly checked
and replaced, if necessary.
No warranty is provided for products that are not new.
Persons who only work in our factory are not official representatives of the factory and have no right
to take any obligation on its behalf.
No warranty covers equipment for the products broader than the provided one, therefore the factory
is not responsible for injuries resulting from such use.

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SAFETY
Most accidents occurs during operation, maintenance and transport as a result of failure to comply
with basic safety requirements. For this reason, you are the most important person for operation and
maintenance of the belt rake, whether you work alone, with family members or other persons, be
sure to read and observe the basic procedures for working with the belt rake that should also be heard
by all others. In addition, the hay rake is provided with the warning labels that should draw attention
to the obligation to observe safety.
The instructions for operation, maintenance and safety at work must be unconditionally
observed in order to secure a safe and secure work with belt rake.
Instructions for use and maintenance must be kept for the estimated operating time of the belt
rake.
The metal plate must always be legible, visible and clean.
Before starting work the operator must be absolutely familiar with the functioning of all parts of
the belt rake, it might be too late during the work.
When connecting or disconnecting the belt rake to and from the tractor, always move the
supporting (the third) wheel to the adequate position (safety).
When disconnecting or connecting the belt rake to and from the tractor, be particularly careful.
Before use, check the ballast of the front tractor wheels. Fix the weights at the adequate place.
Observe the permitted axle load and total weight.
Due to safety requirements while driving, use a tractor with a cabin. Keep all the glasses closed
while working.
Before you start the belt rake, even for a very short distance, always turn and secure it in its
transport position. Pay attention to the permitted dimensions when transporting.
Before you start driving on public roads, be sure to secure the belt rake for safe driving and obey
the rules of conduct in public transport.
When required by special circumstances, use the light signals to indicate the danger if it is not
forbidden by traffic regulations.
Never transport other persons on the either belt rake or tractor during work or transport.
Do not transport belt rake if it is loose and not-secured for safe driving.
Each time before using the belt rake, make sure that all the parts (nuts, screws, etc.) are
adequately tightened.
If the collecting elements and/or the parts that are used to tighten them (bolts, screws, etc.) are
worn or damaged, replace them immediately with the original parts manufactured by FPM
AGROMEHANIKA d.o.o. BOLJEVAC

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While working, always keep away from all parts of the belt rake –take care of your arms, legs
and clothes! Rotating assembly with the spring collectors or PTO can cause serious injuries.
Never wear loose clothing that might be caught by the rotary parts of the belt rake. Clothing
should fit to the body.
The operator must be absolutely certain that no person, particularly children or animals are
located in the area of working with the belt rake, before he starts the belt rake and starts
working. One should always think about the consequences of irresponsible work, because they
are irreparable.
IMPORTANT: Do not perform work on the rocky soil to avoid the risk of accidents due
to bouncing of objects to other objects or persons and potential damage of
the spring collectors.
Remove foreign objects from the field before you start working and during the work; at the
places where there are potential hidden obstacles, work with the utmost care.
Never work with the machine when reversing.
At the end of the season working with the belt rake, it is necessary that the authorized servicer
inspect your belt rake, bring it into proper condition, particularly the spring collectors and to
accurately tighten all the parts (screws, nuts, etc.).
IMPORTANT:
One should in no event operate the belt hay rake whose V-belts are not fixed to all the needed
spring collectors. The lack of certain number of collectors on the belts cause irregular operation
and vibration which can cause major damage to the tool.
On completion of work, first turn-off the drive of the hay rake with the adequate handle (turn-off
the PTO) and then lower the hay rake to the ground.
Maximum turning radius of the PTO (when not rotating) is 30º. Any exceeding of this angle can
result in damage to the PTO or cardan shaft.
THESE WARNINGS MAY NEVER BE NEGLECTED.
WARNING:
THIS TRIANGULAR SYMBOL IS USED WHEREVER YOUR
SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OTHER PERSONS IS NEEDED AND TO
PROTECT THE BELT RAKE AGAINST THE RISK –THEREFORE,
READ CAREFULLY THE WARNING IMPLYING THIS SIGN.

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SAFETY
CONNECTING BELT HAY RAKE
Before each connecting and disconnecting of the belt rake to and from the tractor, lock hydraulic
controls to prevent any unintentional lifting or lowering.
When connecting, pay attention to the category of the tractor and the connecting levers of the
belt rake - they must be adjusted or to match.
There is a risk of injury when connecting the connecting levers.
When using external commands for hydraulics do not stand between the tractor and the belt
rake.
Observe and block the lateral movement of the connecting levers of the tractor during transport.
When driving on public roads with the belt rake in transport position, the tractor hydraulics
commands must be blocked against unintentional lowering.
Do not use the belt rake for work on slopes or transport the belt hay rake by using narrow track
tractors.
SAFETY
USE OF PTO
It is allowed to use only the PTOs that are delivered with the belt rake or recommended by the
manufacturer of the belt rake.
The PTO covers must be installed and be in proper condition and position.
Take care of proper overlapping of tubes in transport and operating position.
Connecting and disconnecting of the PTO can be performed only with the turned off output
cardan shaft of the tractor, turned off engine and ignition keys pulled out.
When attaching the PTO, set the coupling towards the belt rake.
Always properly install cardan shaft.
Secure the PTO covers with the chains against turning.

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WARNING LABELS
The following warning labels are placed on your belt rake to ensure your safety and the safety of
people who work with you. By holding this Manual in your hand, walk around the machine and
check these warning labels and instructions in the Manual. The labels must legible, otherwise replace
them with the new ones.
Identification of the belt rake is performed by the identification plate (label no. 2) containing the
following numbers:
The field marked by letter “Z” contains the number of Certificate (document) on safety at
work.
The field “MASA/WEIGHT” contains the weight of the product.
The field “GODINA/YEAR” contains the year of production (the last two numbers).
The field “SERIJA/TYPE” contains batch code and commercial product code.
The field “№ “ contains the serial number of the belt rake consisting of nine numbers with the
following meaning:
-1st number –year of production
-2nd and 3rd number –manufacturer’s code
-the remaining 6 numbers –serial No. of product from the date of start of production
2
1
VIEW “P”
VIEW “Q”

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ATTENTION:
THIS TRIANGULAR SYMBOL IS USED WHEREVER THERE IS THE NEED FOR YOUR
SAFETY, SAFETY OF OTHER PEOPLE, AND TO HAVE YOUR BELT RAKE
PROTECTED FROM RISK. THEREFORE, READ CAREFULLY THE WARNING
WHEREVER YOU SEE THIS SIGN.
PRE PUŠTANJA MAŠINE U RAD.
PAŽLJIVO PROČITAJ UPUTSTVA I
OBRATI PAŽNJU NA DATA
UPOZORENJA.
3
4
5
6
7
-FPM627.249/250
627 13 656
CAUTION!
BEFORE STARTING ADJUSTMENT,
LUBRICATION OR CLEANING OF
THE TOOL, TURN OFF THE
TRACTOR, REMOVE THE KEY AND
WAIT TILL THE MOVING PARTS
STOP MOVING.
BEFORE STARTING THE
MACHINE, READ
CAREFULLY THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND PAY
ATTENTION TO THE
WARNINGS PROVIDED
BEFORE STARTING THE
MACHINE, READ
CAREFULLY THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND PAY
ATTENTION TO THE
WARNINGS PROVIDED.
BEFORE STARTING
ADJUSTMENT,
LUBRICATION OR
CLEANING OF THE TOOL,
TURN OFF THE TRACTOR,
REMOVE THE KEY AND
WAIT TILL THE MOVING
PARTS STOP MOVING.
ROTATING ELEMENTS!
Possible bouncing of objects to other objects and persons.
Keep away from the machine for your own safety
ROTATING ELEMENTS!
POSSIBLE BOUNCING OF
OBJECTS TO OTHER OBJECTS
AND PERSONS. KEEP AWAY
FROM THE MACHINE FOR
YOUR OWN SAFETY!
ATTENTION!
ATTENTION!
ROTATING ELEMENTS!
Keep your feet, hands and clothes from rotating parts of the
tool when the tractor and PTO are on.
ROTATING ELEMENTS!
KEEP YOUR FEET, HANDS
AND CLOTHES FROM
ROTATING PARTS OF THE
TOOL WHEN THE TRACTOR
AND PTO ARE ON.
CAUTION!

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INFORMATION FOR PROPER READING OF THE MANUAL
In this manual “left” and “right” is defined in
terms of the driving direction.
Metric thread is used during installation.
Tighten all screws during installation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Belt hay rake is designed for collecting of the mowed grass mass (either dried or fresh) and
collecting of the shredded maize after combine harvesting or manual harvesting for further
shredding. The collecting is prior to the operation of baling by high-pressure presses, or a roll baler
or self-loading trailers. This tool can also be used for raking, spreading and turning of the hay to
shorten the drying time.Due to its good coping it is suitable for use on all types of terrains.
Belt hay rake is the mounting type tool. It is connected to the tractors of 1st and 2nd category
equipped with 3-point linkage in compliance with ISO 730/I and a six-slot output shaft, diameter
34,9 mm. The tool is lifted during transportation and lowered to the working position by means of
the control levers of the tractor hydraulics.
Belt hay rakes can be aggregated to all tractors manufactured locally or abroad whose engines have
the adequate power at 540 min-1 of the PTO of the tractor. The rake is manufactured as a very
reliable tool that requires minimal maintenance.
The Manual is customized for the basic model of the rake. It may happen that a part that corresponds
to a functional explanation while the shape slightly differs can be built-in to your rake - in that case,
please do not pay attention to that.
SPECIFICATION OF TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BELT HAY RAKE TYPE
FPM 627 249/250
Working width
1,6 m/1,9 m
Tractor minimum power output
8,8 KW and more
Maximum work rate
1,6/1,9 ha/h
Number of collecting bodies
9/11
Number of collecting elements
27/33
Transmission
Mechanical
Working height adjustment
mechanical, using the lever on the wheel bearing
Linkage
3 point linkage
PTO (rpm)
540 min-1
Threads
metric
Weight
190/195 kg

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DESCRIPTION OF THE TOOL
FPM tractor belt hay rake is designed to rake, turn and collect fresh or dry grass. All these operations
can be performed while driving both forward and reverse.
The frame, the connecting mechanism and the wheel springs are designed to withstand shaking and
bumps to both the soft and hard ground.
The protective plate protects workers and prevents the hands of the operator from entering into the
interior system of turning.
Plastic bearings ensure quiet and smooth operation. Spring collecting elements are connected with
wing joints, whose structure and kinematics of motion ensure gentle collection of grass and vertical
pulling of spring collecting elements. The collecting drive system is performed with the drive pulley
and V-belt. All drive bearings are ball ones, sealed and permanently lubricated.
Height regulating system ensures good coping of ground and is therefore convenient for use on all
terrains. All installed parts are excellently made of high quality materials in the factory, thus ensuring
long life.
Belt hay rakes are a very reliable tool requiring a minimal maintenance.
Construction of technical system of the belt hay rake is of modular type and consists of the following
modules:
I - The supporting structure with a system for hooking and height regulation.
I.1. The main supporter - assy
2. Pyramid - assy
3. Safety plates –front and rear
4. Height regulation wheel
5. Belt
II –Transmission with safety elements.
II.6. Cardan shaft - assy
7. PTO - assy
III –Operating mode - V-belts with spring collecting elements.
III.8. V-belts
9. spring collectors
Figure 1 Belt hay rake

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SETUP AND MAINTENANCE
ATTENTION: When setting-up the belt
rake, remove all objects. Foreign objects
and parts may bounce and strike the
persons standing close.
CAUTION: Before performing any work
on the setting-up or regulation of the tool,
turn off cardan shaft and the tractor.
Belt hay rake manufactured by FPM Agromehanika d.o.o Boljevac provides a better quality of work
and has a longer life if properly handled and maintained. Therefore, observe all the instructions
provided in this Manual to obtain maximum performance and quality of work.
V-BELTS
The endless V-belts should be properly tightened to prevent excessive sliding. Poorly tightened belts
are the cause of the poor performance of the belt rake and early damage and breakage.
Prior to initiation of work, one needs to check the tension of the drive belt (fig. 2 pos. 1), which
should have a deflection of 24 mm when a force of 100 N (10daN) is applied. Belts bearing the
working elements should have a deflection of 40 mm when applying force of 150 N (15 daN).
Figure 2 Belt hay rake - tightening belts

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Setting-up the tension of endless V-belts is performed in the following manner:
First, setup the tension of the drive belt (Fig. 2, Pos. 1) through a screw with a counter-nut, on the
right side of the belt rake (Fig. 2, Pos. 2). When deflection of the belt is 24 mm, use counter-nut to
secure the screw against unscrewing (Fig. 2, Pos. 3).
Setting-up of the belts (Fig. 2, Pos. 6) bearing the working elements at 40 mm of deflection is
performed by a screw in a similar manner as the previous setting-up, by means of screw on the left
side (Fig. 2, Pos. 2 and 3).
When it comes to the collecting of hay, the height of the collectors is set up by operating the lever on
a wheel support (Fig. 2, Pos. 4). This is set up so that both wheels are at the same height. When
working on collection of hay one should set up the belt on the left side using the handle (Fig. 2, Pos.
5). This set-up is shown in Figure 5.
For raking, spreading and turning of the mowed grass, the left wheel must be adjusted with the lever
on the wheel support so that the collecting element on the right side of the belt rake viewed in the
driving direction is at a height of about 8 cm. For these working operations it is necessary to remove
the belt, as schematically shown in Figure 5.
V-belts should be occasionally thoroughly cleaned and coated with glycerin to keep their elasticity
for a longer time.
WARNING: IT IS NECESSARY AND IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE BELTS TENSION
AND TO TIGHTEN THEM PROPERLY. IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO DO IT
AFTER THE FIRST 1/2 HOUR OF USE. WHEN REPLACING THE WORN BELTS,
REPLACE THE WHOLE SET OF BELTS, REGARDLESS OF THE CONDITION OF ONE
BELT COMPARED TO OTHERS.
CAUTION
1. IT IS UP TO YOU TO PROTECT AND MIANTAIN THE BELT RAKE,
THEREFORE, IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ALL WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS
WITH THE GENUINE PARTS MANUFACTURED BY FPM AGROMEHANIKA AD
BOLJEVAC.
2. ALL WORK RELATED TO LUBRICATION, ADJUSTING AND REGULATION
MAY BE PERFORMED ONLY WHEN THE TRACTOR AND THE CARDAN
SHAFT ARE TURNED OFF.
3. WAIT TILL ALL MOVING ELEMENTS STOP AND THEN START SERVICING
THE BELT RAKE.
4. KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS OF
THE BELT RAKE
5. THINK OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF IRRESPONSIBLE WORK SINCE THEY
ARE IRRECOVERABLE.
6. BEFORE YOU TURN ON THE TRACTOR AND START WORKING, MAKE SURE
THAT OTHER PERSONS AND ANIMALS ARE NOT IN THE AREA OF WORK OF
THE BELT HAY RAKE.
ATTENTION:
STOP AND THINK! ROTATING ELEMENTS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS BODY INJURIES.

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LUBRICATION
Plastic bearings on the belts of double collecting elements must be periodically, at least once a year
lubricated (mandatory after the season of work). Make sure that the lubricant does not come into
contact with V-belts as this will damage them.
At every 10 hours of operation, lubricate all the places where there are nipples with the grease ML-3
JUS B.H3.656 or VM-2 JUS B.H3.634.
LUBRICATION OF U-JOINT
Figure 3
1. - grease nipple at the front joint.
- every 8 hours.
2. - rotating part of the cover at the front part of PTO.
- every 40 hours.
3. - The inner part of the telescopic tube.
- every 20 hours.
4. - rotating part of the cover at the rear part of PTO.
- every 40 hours.
5. - grease nipple at the rear joint.
- every 8 hours.
6. - The lock pin at the front and rear part.
- every 40 hours.
7. - clean all parts of the PTO if not used for a long time
If you stick to this plan of lubrication, you will achieve longer life of PTO. By careful
maintenance you avoid failures which may occur due to heating of the bearings, damaging of the
bearings or increased axial force. Lubricate PTO at the designated places, only with high quality
lubricants.
LUBRICATE ALL ROTATING, SLIDING AND U JOINTS AT THE FRAME
OF THE BELT RAKE.
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND TO USE THE PRESCRIBED QUALITY
LUBRICANTS TO AVOID DAMAGES OF THE MACHINE.
BY PROPER AND REGULAR LUBRICATION YOU ENSURE SMOOTH
AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR BELT HAY RAKE.
Control the lubrication of all spots with
installed nipples and other sliding surfaces. A
good level of lubrication is achieved every
eight hours of operation. Before lubricating,
wipe the surfaces of the earth and dust. At
every fifty hours of lubricate turning and joint
parts. Also grease all parts that move one in
another (telescoping) when needed.

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PROCEDURE OF AGGREGATING OF THE TRACTOR RAKES ON THE
TRACTOR
BEFORE USE
1. Check whether all parts (screws, bolts, etc.) are well tightened.
2. It is mandatory to use stabilizing levers and stabilizing chains when working with the belt hay
rake.
3. Lubricate all the spots on the belt hay rake that are designed for lubrication.
PROCEDURE ON AGGREGATING O THE TRACTOR
The aggregating procedure should always be performed on a flat surface in the following manner:
1. First, remove the paint from the connecting arm of the belt rake.
2. Slowly move the tractor backwards at an angle of 90º relative to the belt rake, use the
hydraulic arm to lower the bottom tractor lever to the height of the connecting points’axle of
the belt rake.
IMPORTANT: If the tractor is in wrong position, it is considerably easier to again
move the tractor forward-backward rather than trying to personally move the belt hay
rake to the tractor’s levers.
3. Secure the top tractor lever –toplink to the supporter of the top spot on the belt rake frame.
4. Hook the bottom left tractor lever to the left arm of the
tool, and secure it with the existing protectors (Fig. 4,
Pos. B).
5. Hook the bottom right tractor lever to the right arm of
the tool, and secure it with the existing protectors (Fig.
4, Pos. C).
6. Fix the front end of the cardan shaft to the belt hay rake
PTO and secure it in that position (Fig. 4, Pos. D).
- Connect the other end of the cardan shaft to the tractor
PTO and secure it in that position.
CAUTION: There must be protection on the cardan shaft, therefore, make sure to place it
before you connect the cardan shaft to PTO.
7. Then, from the tractor seat, with the hydraulics control handle in the lower position on the
quadrant, slowly move the tractor forward or backward until it has access to fastening the
front end of the upper tractor lever (toplink) for the tractor and secure in this position with the
existing protectors.
8. Once you hooked the tool to the tractor as described, it is necessary to bring the housing axis
of drive belt into the horizontal position by shortening or lengthening of the upper tractor
lever (toplink) (Fig. 4, Pos. A).
IMPORTANT: The order of hooking of the tool to tractor should always be the same:
a) Left bottom tractor lever
b) Right bottom tractor lever
c) Upper tractor lever (toplink)
4

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9. By using hydraulics, carefully lift the belt rake so that the angle of breaking of the cardan
shaft is not too wide. When you lifted the tool to the highest position in this way, check the
following:
a) Whether the cardan shaft rotates freely and the joints do not get stuck somewhere.
b) Whether the cardan shaft is not overstretched.
CAUTION: maximum angle of
breaking of the cardan shaft is 30º
(see Fig. 12). If this angle is exceeded
during work it might cause serious
damages to either cardan shaft or
PTO of the tractor.
Particularly ensure that cardan joints
run smoothly without any obstacles.
WARNING: Non-observing of
the basic requirements for work
with cardan shaft may result in
breaking of cardan shaft or
damaging of the belt hay rake.
10. All these positions of the belt rake should be marked, so that next time when you connect the
tool to the tractor you will avoid all these adjustments and the tool will work properly.
All tractor belt hay rakes manufactured by FPM Agromehanika d.o.o Boljevac are constructed in
the way that they can be connected to all tractors having a 3-point linkage no matter whether they
are 1st or 2nd category tractors.
CAUTION:
When connecting the tool to the tractor be cautious and strictly
observe the instructions provided in this Manual.
WORKING HEIGHT REGULATION AND WORK WITH THE BELT RAKE
Rastresanje
Rastresanje
pokošene trave
Prevrtanje
Sakupljanje
Figure 5. working height regulation

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Before you start work with the belt hay rake, adjust the belt rake to the height required by the type of
work (Fig. 5).The easiest way to adjust the height is as follows:
1. Spreading, turning
Switch the belt hay rake from the transport position to the working position so that you lower
it to the ground while connected to the 3-point linkage.
Lower the belt rake so that the collecting elements on the right side touch the flat area and on
the left side they should be lifted for about 8 cm from the ground. Work speed is up to 8 km/h
(see Fig. 5).
For this operation of working with the hay you must take the belts off.
2. Collecting
Lower the belt hay rake connected to the tractor levers to the ground. Lower it in that position
so that all the collecting springs touch the grass and collect it. Shape the swaths with the belt
which can be regulated (see Fig. 5).
Work speed is up to 6 km/h.
3. Transport
- Belt hay rake as a transported tool -
Before transport, lift the belt hay rake with the tractor hydraulics to the transport position.
Block the lateral movement of the connecting levers. Tractor hydraulics control must also be
blocked against accidental lowering.
ATTENTION:
STOP AND THINK! ROTATING ELEMENTS CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS BODY INJURIES.
DANGER:
NEVER TRY TO CLEAN OR REMOVE ANY
MATERIAL FROM THE BELT RAKE AT WORK. TURN
OFF THE TRACTOR AND WAIT FOR THE ROTATING
ELEMENTS TO STOP.
ATTENTION:
ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO OTHER PERSONS IN
THE AREA OF WORK OF THE BELT HAY RAKE AND
ONLY THEN TURN ON THE BELT RAKE AND START
YOUR WORK.

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U-JOINT - PTO
WARNING: NON-APPLIANCE OF THE
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK
WITH PTO MAY RESULT IN PTO
BREAKAGE OR DAMAGES OF THE
BELT HAY RAKE.
CAUTION: BE CAUTIOUS
EVERY TIME YOU HANDLE
PTO OFTHE BELT HAY RAKE.
It is very important for the cardan shaft to be
properly set-up when connecting the belt rake to
the tractor. It is in no way allowed that the
cardan joints get mutually stuck once the tool is
lifted to the highest or the lowest position.
If you find your cardan shaft longer and cannot
connect it to the tractor you have to shorten it.
An example of shortening of the cardan shaft is
shown in the following Figures.
1. Connect one half of the cardan shaft to the
tractor and belt rake, hold the halves by each
other and by different adjustments of the
tractor and belt rake define the length of 10
mm and mark it on the protector, Fig. 6.
2. Cut off the protective cover, see Fig. 7.
3. Cut off the profile tube, Fig. 8. Further
corrections on the cover or profile tube are not
allowed.
4. Pull down the sharp edges, Fig. 9.
5. Clean and lubricate, Figure 10. Join the
PTOs
6. The cardan cover must not be removed or
rotating during work. Hook the cover holding
chain to the belt rake PTO protector. Fig. 11.
7. Maximum allowed angle of the cardan
shaft must be less than 30º, Fig. 12.

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