H&S 3108 User manual

Manufactured By
H&S MANUFACTURING CO.,INC.
P.O. BOX 768 [phone] FAX [phone]
MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN 54449
3108/3110/3112
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
HSMFG0117 Part#75891
Revision#01
3108 Serial #61103 & 611008, Starting serial #711010
3110Serial #712032-712040,712042-712059, StartingSerial #712061
3112 Serial #613019-613021, 613028, 613030, 601031, Starting Serial #713036
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF
THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
ACTION RAKE

Warranty &WarrantyRegistrationCard... . . . ....... . . . ....... . . . ....... . . . ...... . . . . .1-2
ManufacturersStatement . ....... . . . . ...... . . . . ....... . . . ....... . . . . ....... . ...... . . . . 2
DealerPre-DeliveryChecklist......... . . . . . . . . . . . ............ . . . . . . . . . . ........... . . . . 3
Delivery Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SafetyInformation-BeAlertSymbol... . . ..... . ..... . . ..... . . ..... . . ..... . . ..... .... . ...7
SafetyInformation-Explanation of SafetySigns.. . ..... . .... . .... . ..... . .... . .... . ..... ..8
Safety Decals . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 9
SafetyInformation-Warning-OwnerMustRead andUnderstand.. ........ ... ..... ... ..... .10
CapScrewTorqueValue.... . . . ...... . . . ..... . . . ...... . . ...... . . . ...... . . .... . ...... . 11
Set-Up&Assembly. . . ...... . . . ...... . . . ...... . . . ... .... . . ...... . . . ...... . . . ...... . . 12
Transporting.... . ..... . ..... . ..... . . .... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . . ... . . ..... . ..... . 13
Preparing for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation&Adjustments . . .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. . . . . . . . . . . ......15-17
OptionalEquipment.. . .... . .... ..... ..... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... . .... . ..... . .... ....18
Lubrication Guide . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 19-20
Decal Location . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 21-24
TroubleshootingGuide..... . . . . . ....... . . . . . ....... . . . . . ....... . . . . . ....... . . . . . ....25
ServiceNotes.. . ..... . .... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . .... . ..... . .... . ...... . .... . ..... . 26
Specifications. ....... ....... ....... ................ ....... ....... ..... ...InsideBackCover
CONTENTS

Rake was not damaged in shipment. Check for dents and loose or missing parts.
Report damage immediately to H&S Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Rake has been correctly assembled according to the set-up instruction document,
and instructions in this manual .
Wheel nuts are torqued per torque specifications.
All bolts and fasteners are tight.
All grease fittings have been lubricated. See Lubrication Chapter of this manual for
details.
Hoses and fittings are properly attached and there are no visible leaks.
All mechanisms are operating trouble free.
Rake wheels touch ground in unison when lowered into position. (Rake setting level)
Wheels are properly mounted.
Tires are inflated to correct pressure. (ST205/75R15 - 25-30 PSI)
Decals are in place and legible.
After the Rake has been completely set-up, check to be certain it is in correct operating order before
delivering to the customer. The following is a list of points to inspect. Check off each item as you
have made the proper adjustments and found the item operating satisfactorily.
Serial Number
Dealer’s Name
Signature of Pre-Delivery Inspector
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(Remove Dealers File Copy At Perforation)
DEALER PRE-DELIVERYCHECK LIST
AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVEAND RETAIN FOR RECORDS
Inspection Date
ModelNumber

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Thischeck listthat followsis animportantreminder ofvaluable informationthat shouldbepassed
on to the customer at the time this Rake is delivered.
Check off each item as you explain it to the customer.
This delivery check list, when properly filled out and signed assures the customer that the
Pre-delivery service was satisfactorily performed.
Explain to the customer that the pre-delivery inspection was made.
Explain to the customer all the safety precautions they must exercise when operating
this unit.
Explain raking and windrow width adjustments.
Explainto customerthat regularlubricationis requiredfor properoperation andlonglife of
machine.
Show customer the lubrication section of Owner’s Manual.
Give the customer Owner’s Manual and make sure they read and understand all operating
and service instructions.
Have the customer sign a completed “Warranty Registration”, and mail it.
DEALER DELIVERYCHECK LIST
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(Remove Dealer File Copy At Perforation)
AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVEAND RETAIN FOR RECORDS
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Date Delivered
Dealer’s Name
By
Signature of Original Buyer
Note: Warranty is not valid until warranty card is completed and returned to H&S Mfg. Co., Inc.
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YOURSAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK WHENEVER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
IS INVOLVED. TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL. REMEMBER: THE CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE
BEST OPERATOR. MOST ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR. CERTAIN
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR
DAMAGE.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
H&S MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
BE
ALERT!

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RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the
potential for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating
practices.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A single word; DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION is used
with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most
serious hazards.
Safety signs with signal word DANGER or WARNING are
typically near specific hazards.
General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs.
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual, and all safety signs on your machine. Follow all
recommended precautions and safe operating procedures.
SAFETYINFORMATION
OBSERVE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT SPEED
The maximum transport speed for this implement is 32 km/h (20 m.p.h.).
Some tractors are capable of operating at speeds that exceed the maximum
transport speed of this implement. Regardless of the maximum speed capability
of the tractor being used to tow this implement, do not exceed the implement’s
maximum transport speed.
Exceeding the implements maximum transport speed can result in:
* Loss of control of the tractor/implement combination
* Reduced or no ability to stop during braking
* Implement tire failure
* Damage to the implement structure or its components
Use additional caution and reduce speed when towing under adverse surface
conditions, when turning, and when on inclines.
Do not attempt transport if the fully loaded implement weighs more than 1.5 times
the weight of the tractor.
Keep signs in good condition. Immediately replace any missing or damaged signs.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

TRACTOR:
This operators manual uses the term “Tractor” when identifying the power source.
WARNING
Study The Above Safety Rules
ATTENTION - BEALERT - YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS
WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS.
H&S Manufacturing always takes the operator and his safety into consideration and guards exposed
movingpartsfortheirprotection.However,someareascannot beguarded orshielded in orderto assure proper
operation. In addition, the operators manual and decals on the machine itself warn you of further danger
and should be read and observed closely.
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If the machine becomes clogged or for servicing, Stop the tractor engine, remove ignition key
and allow all mechanisms to stop.
Before cleaning or working on the machine, completely disengage the tractor hydraulics.
IF THE RAKE ARMS ARE IN THE RAISED POSITION, MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC
TRANSPORT LOCK VALVES TO LOCK THE RAKE ARMS ARE IN THE CLOSED POSITION
BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC HOSES.
DO NOT attempt to perform maintenance or repair with tractor running and hydraulic hoses connected to the
tractor.
DO NOT ALLOW PERSONNEL OTHER THAN THE QUALIFIED OPERATOR NEAR THE RAKE.
DO NOT step up on machine at any time.
DO NOT allow minors to operate or be near the machine.
Stay clear of rake when raising or lowering main rake beams.
Stay clear of hydraulic lines, they may be under extreme pressure or heat.
For transport and storage, always make sure that the transport lock valves are in the closed position.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

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1. Assemble the Rake or check the Rake for proper assembly and adjustment. Make sure that all
bolts are tightened.
2. Attach the wheels with tires, using the lug nuts furnished and torque the mounting hardware to
85-95 ft./lbs. of torque. Check wheel bolts periodically thereafter.
3. Check tires and inflate to the recommended pressure for field use. (ST205/75R15 - 25-30 PSI)
4. Lubricate the rake completely. (See Lubrication Chapter in This Manual)
5. Tooth bolts must be torqued to 40 ft./lbs. to help prevent excessive tooth breakage.
Re-torque rake tooth bolts after the first 100 acres. Check periodically thereafter.
NOTE: Determine right or left side of the Rake by viewing it from the rear. If instructions or parts
lists call for hardened bolts, refer to the Cap Screw Torque Value page to identify.
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SET-UP & ASSEMBLY

TRANSPORTING
TOWING ON HIGHWAY
Follow state and local regulations when towing farm equipment on public highways. Never tow the rake
on a public highway at a speed greater than 20 m.p.h. (32 kph).
TRANSPORT LOCKS
There are two hydraulic transport lock valves
on the rake that must be turned to the closed
positionduring transportin caseof tractorvalve
leakage, or hose breakage.
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REFLECTORS
Front, side amber & rear red reflective decals on the outer edges of the rake for safety.
FrontAmber
SideAmber
Rear Red

PREPARING FOR OPERATION
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ADJUSTMENTS
There are 5 sets of holes on the adjustable hitch. In addition, the
hitch can also be flipped upside down to obtain 5 more positions,
for a total of 10 positions to adjust for levelness.
1.Attach rake to tractor with a hitch pin that has a safety locking
device. The hitch should be adjusted so the pole/tongue is level.
Themain rakebeams shouldalso belevel, orparallel tothe ground
when in the raking position. If the rake beams are not level, refer to
the OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT Chapter in this Operator’s
Manual for adjustment information.
3. Connect the 2 hydraulic hoses
for raising and lowering rake arms to
the tractor. Open the 2 hydraulic transport
lock valves and operate the tractor valve
to fill the hydraulic lines and operate
the cylinders. Add hydraulic fluid to the
tractor system, as required.
2. Remove the weight from the lift
jack. Place the jack in the storage
position.
“Kwik Pik” System
The“Kwik Pik”system allowsthe operatorto raisethe rakewheels halfway up,then lowerit tothe raking
position. Both wings should touch the ground at approximately the same time. This system allows for a
quicker turn around at the end of the field.
Whenyou havefinished raking,and afterthe rakearms havereturned tothe transportposition, closethe
transport lock valves before transporting.

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OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSPORT LOCKS
Before the rake arms can be hydraulically
lowered for raking, the two hydraulic transport
lock valves on the rake that must be turned to
the open position.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
Stop the tractor engine, remove ignition key, and allow all mechanisms to stop before
cleaning or working on the machine.
IMPORTANT:
Retighten all bolts on the rake after 100 acres as bolts can loosen up on new machinery.
Re-torque rake tooth bolts after first 100 acres. Check periodically thereafter.
WINDROW WIDTH
ADJUSTMENT
Remove the jack from jack storage position.
Position the jack mount tube on the top of the
rake beam pin with the jack foot in position as
shown. Remove the pin and clip from the rake
arm.
Thewindrow width cannowbe adjustedoneach
side of the rake. There are three adjustments.
After the desired windrow width has been
reached, re-insert the pin in the desired hole,
remove the jack and return it to the storage
position.
RAKING WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
There are ten width adjustments on the 10 & 12 wheel
rake beam, and 6 width adjustments on the 8 wheel.
The beam angle link also has an adjustable eye on the
end for fine tuning the raking & windrow width.
Each rake beam angle can be adjusted
independently for multiple raking conditions.

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OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The Rake utilizes a 2 hose hook-up with a
Master/Slavecylinder system.Whenthe rake
arms are lowered, the axles rotate forward,
raising the main frame for more clearance.
When the rake arms are raised, the axles
rotate rearward, lowering the main frame for
transport. This system is incorporated with
the raising and lowering of the rake arms.
RAKE BEAM LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
After the pole/tongue has been leveled, and the rake
lowered to the raking position, check the levelness of
the right and left rake beams. If the rake beams are not
level, follow the procedure below to adjust levelness;
1. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from the back
cylinder clevis.
2. Loosen the clevis bolt or set screw.
3. If the front of the rake beam measures higher from
the ground than the back of the rake beam, extend the
cylinderclevis outa coupleof threads.If thefront ofthe
rake beam measures lower from the ground than the
back of the rake beam, turn the clevis onto the rod a
thread or two. When the cylinder is collapsed, the
cylinder pin center-to-center measurement should be
between 14-3/8” to 14-1/2”.
4. Tighten the cylinder clevis bolt or set screw and
reinstall the clevis pin with cotter pin.

OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS
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ONE SIDED RAKING
Raking with one side can be accomplished by closing
either of the transport lock valves when the rake is in the
transportposition. When thetractorremote hydraulicvalve
isoperated, only therake armwith thehydraulic transport
lock valve in the open position will lower into the raking
position. The rake arm with the hydraulic transport lock
valve in the closed position will stay in the transport
position.
FLOATATION & FLEXIBILITY
Rake Wheels
Eachrakewheel oscillatesindependently through
the wheel arm mount bolt with the slotted
stylehole.
Rake wheel floatation pressure on either rake
beamcan beadjustedbyturning thecrankhandle
in either direction for heavier or lighter pressure.
The Hex/Jam nut is factory set for the correct
spring pressure. The correct distance setting is
4”fromthe endofthe boltthreadtothe flatwasher
next to the Hex/Jam nut combination.

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OPTIONALEQUIPMENT
CENTER KICKER WHEEL
Anoptional centerkickerwheelis available.
If the hay is laying out flat, the extra wheel
allows you to raise the hay laying in the
center of the rake out of the stubble for
easierpick-up. Thecenter kickerwheel will
raise and lower when the hydraulics are
activated. It can also be locked up when it
is not in use.
BALL HITCH
An optional 2-5/16”Adjustable Height Ball Hitch is available in lieu of the clevis style hitch.