Frontier WR 4106 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OMUS00W41 (01/23/09)
WR2012E
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 4106
 4109
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INTRODUCTION
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be
available in other languages. (See your Frontier dealer to order.)
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the
machine when you sell it.
MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both metric and customary U.S. unit equivalents. Use only correct
replacement parts and fasteners. Metric and inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch wrench.
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the implement will travel when
going forward.
WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
(P.I.N.) in the Specification section. Accurately record all the numbers to help in tracing the machine should it be
stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when you order parts. File the identification numbers in a secure
place off the machine.
WARRANTY is provided as part of Frontier’s support program for customers who operate and maintain their
equipment as described in this manual.
This warranty provides you the assurance that Frontier will back its products where defects appear within the
warranty period. In some circumstances, Frontier also provides field improvements, often without charge to the
customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused, or modified to change its
performance beyond the original factory specifications, the warranty will become void and field improvements
may be denied. Setting fuel delivery above specifications or otherwise overpowering machines will result in such
action.
THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S warranty applicable to your machine may not apply outside the U.S.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY 4
PREPARING THE TRACTOR
Positioning Tractor Drawbar 14
Using Drawbar Shield 14
Making Drawbar Shield 15
Three-Point Hitch Position 15
Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation 15
PREPARING THE RAKE
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure 16
Checking Wheel Nut Torque 16
ATTACHING AND DETACHING
Attaching Rake to Tractor Drawbar 17
Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System 18
Detaching Rake from Tractor 19
TRANSPORTING
Preparing Rake For Transport 21
OPERATING THE RAKE
Prestarting Checks 24
Preparing Rake for Field Operation 24
Operating the Rake 26
Seting working Width 27
Adjusting Raking Wheel Height 28
Direction of travel 28
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance 29
Observe Lubrication Symbols 29
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 30
Grease 30
Lubricant Storage 31
Every 10 Hours 31
Every 50 Hours 32
Every 100 Hours 33
Annually 34
As Required 35
TROUBLESHOOTING 36-37
SERVICE
Servicing Tires Safely 38
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Servicing Rake Safely 38
Replacing Wheel Tines 39
STORAGE
End of Season 40
Beginning of Season 40
CHECKLISTS
Dealers Record 41
Predelivery 41
Delivery 42
ASSEMBLY
Install rake wheel frame 43
Install the ground wheels 44
Assembly frames 45
Assembly drawbar 46
Install hydraulic circuit 47
Assembly rake wheels 48
Install SMV Emblem 49
Install transport lights 50
FINAL INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
Final Inspection and Lubrication 51
SPECIFICATIONS
High-Capacity Wheel Rake 52
Record Product Identification Number 53
Tightening Flare Type Tube Fittings 53
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 54
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 55
SPARE PARTS 56-73
INDEX 74
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this
manual and on safety signs on the machine.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
· ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL
3 BIG REASONS · ACCIDENTS COST
· ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED
SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with safety messages. The appropriate
signal word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It is also used as a reminder of good safety practices.
SAFETY
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SAFETY
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and
on your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in
good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety
signs. Be sure new equipment components and repair
parts include the current safety signs. Replacement
safety signs are available from your Frontier dealer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use
controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without
instruction.
Keep your machine in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair
the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual and
need assistance, contact your Frontier dealer.
OPERATE RAKE SAFELY
All machinery should be operated by responsible
persons who have been properly instructed and
delegated to do so.
Before each use, inspect entire machine. Check
tightness of all hardware.
Stop the tractor engine and engage parking brake
before leaving tractor operator’s station to adjust,
lubricate, clean or unclog the machine.
Never hand feed material into the machine.
Do not lean against, sit, or stand on rake.
Make sure bystanders are clear of machine before
lowering rake wheels.
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SAFETY
KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE
Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.
Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being
struck by foreign objects and being thrown off of the
machine. Riders also obstruct the operator’s view
resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe
manner.
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance
service, hospital, and fire department near your
telephone.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of
the operator. Do not wear radio or music headphones
while operating machine.
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SAFETY
HANDLE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SAFELY
Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause
serious injury. Potentially hazardous chemicals used
with Frontier equipment include such items as
lubricants, coolants, paints, and adhesives.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific
details on chemical products: physical and health
hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response
techniques.
Check the MSDS before you start any job using a
hazardous chemical. That way you will know exactly
what the risks are and how to do the job safely. Then
follow procedures and recommended equipment.
(See your Frontier dealer for MSDS’s on chemical
products used with Frontier equipment.)
USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND DEVICES
Prevent collisions between other road users, slow
moving tractors with attachments or towed equipment,
and self-propelled machines on public roads.
Frequently check for traffic from the rear, especially in
turns, and use hand signals or turn signal lights.
Use headlights, flashing warning lights, and turn signals
day and night. Follow local regulations for equipment
lighting and marking. Keep lighting and marking visible
and in good working order. Replace or repair lighting
and marking that has been damaged or lost.
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SAFETY
USE A SAFETY CHAIN
A safety chain will help control drawn equipment should
it accidentally separate from the drawbar.
Using the appropriate adapter parts, attach the chain to
the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor
location. Provide only enough slack in the chain to
permit turning.
See your Frontier dealer for a chain with a strength
rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the
towed machine. Do not use safety chain for towing.
TOW LOADS SAFELY
Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
towed loads, and on slopes. Towed loads with or
without brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or are
towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider the
total weight of the equipment and its load.
Observe these recommended maximum road speeds,
or local speed limits which may be lower:
• If towed equipment does not have brakes, do not
travel more than 32 km/h (20 mph) and do not tow
loads more than 1.5 times the tractor weight.
• If towed equipment has brakes, do not travel more
than 40 km/h (25 mph) and do not tow loads more
than 4.5 times the tractor weight.
Ensure the load does not exceed the recommended
weight ratio. Add ballast to recommended maximum for
tractor, lighten the load, or get a heavier towing unit.
The tractor must be heavy and powerful enough with
adequate braking power for the towed load. Use
additional caution when towing loads under adverse
surface conditions, when turning, and on inclines.
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SAFETY
SERVICE RAKE SAFELY
To help prevent injury caused by unexpected
movement, be sure to service machine on level surface.
Lower rake wheels before servicing or adjusting rake.
If machine is connected to a tractor:
• Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in “Park.”
• Shut off engine and remove key.
If machine is detached from tractor, block wheels and
use safety stands to prevent movement.
To avoid eye injuries, cuts and bruises, take care when
working around raised wheels. Do not service or adjust
machine with rake wheels raised.
PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE
Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is
moving. Keep hands, feet, and clothing from power-
driven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls
to relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground.
Stop the engine. Remove the key. Allow machine to
cool.
Securely support any machine elements that must be
raised for service work.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before making
adjustments on electrical systems or welding on
machine.
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SAFETY
REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR
HEATING
Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust.
Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is
heated by welding, soldering, or using a torch.
Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area. Dispose
of paint and solvent properly.
Remove paint before welding or heating:
• If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the dust.
Wear an approved respirator.
• If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper
with soap and water before welding. Remove solvent or
paint stripper containers and other flammable material
from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes
before welding or heating.
AVOID HEATING NEAR PRESSURIZED
FLUID LINES
Flammable spray can be generated by heating near
pressurized fluid lines, resulting in severe burns to
yourself and bystanders. Do not heat by welding,
soldering, or using a torch near pressurized fluid lines
or other flammable materials. Pressurized lines can be
accidentally cut when heat goes beyond the immediate
flame area.
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SAFETY
AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
connections before apply pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect
hands and body from high pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed
within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors
unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a
knowledgeable medical source. Such information is
available from Deere & Company Medical Department
in Moline Illinois, U.S.A.
STORE ATTACHMENTS SAFELY
Stored attachments such as dual wheels, cage wheels,
and loaders can fall and cause serious injury or death.
Securely store attachments and implements to prevent
falling. Keep playing children and bystanders away from
storage area.
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SAFETY
DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the
environment and ecology. Potentially harmful waste
used with Frontier equipment include such items as oil,
fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters and batteries.
Use leakproof containers when draining fluids. Do not
use food or beverage containers that may mislead
someone into drinking from them.
Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or
into any water source.
Air conditioning refrigerant escaping into the air can
damage the Earth’s atmosphere. Government
regulations may require a certified air conditioning
service center to recover and recycle used air
conditioning refrigerants.
Inquire on the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste
from your local environmental or recycling center, or
from your Frontier dealer.
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SAFETY
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PREPARING THE TRACTOR
POSITIONING TRACTOR DRAWBAR
1. Remove locking pins (A) and move drawbar to center
position.
2. Install locking pins (A).
3. Extend drawbar away from tractor as far as possible
for better maneuverability when attaching, detaching,
and operating in the field.
4. Remove clevis assembly, if equipped.
5. If drawbar is offset, turn drawbar so offset is down, as
illustrated.
The rake can be attached to any tractor having a
drawbar that conforms to ASAE-SAE standards of 330
to 559 mm (13 to 22 in.) (A) from the ground.
USING DRAWBAR SHIELD
If a tractor drawbar catches and disturbs the windrow
under the tractor, a drawbar shield can be used.
See Making Drawbar Shield in this section.
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PREPARING THE TRACTOR
MAKING DRAWBAR SHIELD
Use 2 or 4 ply belting.
THREE-POINT HITCH POSITION
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to rake hitch
when making turns, make sure
draft links clear rake tongue.
Position tractor draft links to avoid interference with
rake tongue when making turns.
CHECKING BALLAST, WHEEL SPACING,
AND TIRE INFLATION
Provide sufficient weight to stabilize tractor when
operating on hilly land or other adverse conditions. (See
your tractor operator’s manual.)
To insure proper stability, adjust ballast, wheel spacing
and tire inflation according to tractor operator’s manual.
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PREPARING THE TRACTOR
MAKIN
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DRAWBAR
S
HIEL
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PREPARING THE RAKE
CHECKING TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
To maintain machine efficiency, use only the tires
specified.
TIRE SIZE TIRE PRESSURE
5.00x15" directional 275 kPa (40 psi) (2.7 Bar)
CHECKING WHEEL NUT TORQUE
Whenever a wheel has been removed and installed,
check torque after one hour of operation and at 50 hour
intervals. Wheel nut should be tightened to 115 N•m (85
lb-ft).
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ATTACHING AND DETACHING
ATTACHING RAKE TO TRACTOR DRAWBAR
1. Position tractor drawbar. (See Positioning Tractor
Drawbar in Preparing the Tractor section.)
2. Remove hitch pin.
3. Back up tractor to rake. Align hitch pin holes in tractor
drawbar and rake tongue.
4. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in “Park.”
5. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.A—Hitch Pin
B—Quick-lock Pin
6. Install hitch pin (A). Fasten with quick-lock pin. C—Chain
CAUTION: A safety chain will help control
drawn equipment should it accidentally
separate from the drawbar. A runaway machine
could cause severe injury or death to someone.
Provide only enough slack in chain to permit
turning. Do not use safety chain for towing.
7. Connect chain (C) to rake tongue. Route chain
through loop on drawbar and connect to tractor drawbar
support. Do not fasten to drawbar. Remove all slack
except what is needed for turns.
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ATTACHING AND DETACHING

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ATTACHING AND DETACHING
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure
can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting hydraulic
or other lines. Tighten all connections
before applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
Protect hands and body from high
pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor
immediately. Any fluid injected into the
skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors
unfamiliar with this type of injury should
reference a knowledgeable medical
source. Such information is available from
Deere & Company Medical Department in
Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.
1. Push tractor SCV levers in the float position.
2. Connect hydraulic hose (A) to tractor receptacles. Remove any storage from the cylinder
3. Put tractor SCV levers in the neutral position
ATTACHING AND DETACHING
A
A
TTA
C
HIN
G
AND DETA
C
HIN
G

ATTACHING AND DETACHING
DETACHING RAKE FROM TRACTOR
A—Pin in Operating Position
B—Pipe
C—Pin in Transport Position
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury caused by
unexpected movement:
•Park machines on a level surface.
•Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in “Park.”
•Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
1. Fold and lock rake frame arms in transport position.
(See Preparing Rake for Transport in the Transporting
section.)
2. Lower rake wheels, or raise rake wheels fully and lock
in transport position.
If rake wheels are raised:
•Remove spring-clip pin from operating position (A).
•Pull short pipe (B) out and align pipe holes. Install
spring-clip pin in transport position (C).
3. Park rake on a level surface, or block ground wheels
so machine cannot roll after detaching from tractor.
4. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place transmission
in ’Park.”
5. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
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6. Push tractor SCV levers to the float position.