McHale 6272 Installation instructions

Rake Range 6272 & 6878
Re-Assembly Instructions

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Only suitably qualified persons experienced in Mechanical
assembly and handling, should attempt to take on this task, so it’s
achieved in a safe manner.
Always wear clothing and safety equipment that is fit for the job at
hand. When conducting re-assembly or maintenance work always
support machine properly, where possible always lower the
attachmentor implement to the ground before working on the machine.
The crane or lifting device must be capable of lifting a minimum load
of 3 tonnes (3,000 kg). Only use chains or strapping that are rated for a
minimum load of 2.5 tonnes (2,500 kg) per chain or strap when using
the lift eye locationson the chassis.
Never go under a suspended machine or attempt to try and stop it if
moving erratically, death or serious injury may result. Always be
observant of people and objects around the suspended machine and do
not allow the machine to impact heavilyon the ground after suspension
or movement.
The operator manual should be used along with these instructions for
full specifications. Only competent persons who have read and fully
understood the operator’s manual are qualified to operate this machine.

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Remove all plastic shrink wrap
carefully and recycle
responsibly.
Remove bogie tandems and
box of spare parts from pallet
first.
Note: PTO shafts are secured
to rear of box.

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Using a suitable crane, chains
and slings, remove all heavy
items from pallet.

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Carefully set aside parts for the rake as shown.

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Set centre chassis with rotor
arms in clear space for
assembly.
Lift centre chassis with rotor
arms using lifting eyes as
shown.
Using a suitable second crane
and sling, lift LH side rear
chassis as shown.

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Pull out loom (red) from centre chassis and route through LH side rear
chassis as shown.
Secure LH side rear chassis
with M16x50bolts, M16
contact lock washers (on both
sides) and M16 steel lock nuts
provided.
Leave bolts loose at this stage.
Using a suitable second crane
and sling, lift RH side rear
chassis as shown.

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Pull out loom (green) from centre chassis and route through RH side rear
chassis as shown.
Secure RH side rear chassis
with M16x50bolts, M16
contact lock washers (on both
sides) and M16 steel lock nuts
provided.
Leave bolts loose at this stage.
Attach spare tine arm holder
bracket to the rear chassis’
and secure with M16x80 bolts,
M16 contact lock washers (on
both sides) and M16 steel lock
nuts provided.
Leave bolts loose at this stage.

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Secure both rear chassis’ with
the last M16x50 bolts, M16
contact lock washers (on both
sides) and M16 steel lock nuts
provided.
Tighten all bolts fully.
Torque bolts to 240Nm.
Attach wheel chock to the LH
side rear chassis and secure
with M8x25 setscrews and M8
flat washers provided.

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Attach steering arm bracket
in-between the rear chassis’
and secure with M12x60 bolts,
bushes, M12 SKM washers
and M12 nyloc nuts provided.
Using a suitable crane and
sling, lift rear chassis’ as
shown.
3 steering rods are provided
with rake.
The longer steering rod links
from the steering rod
underneath the centre chassis
to the steering arm bracket.
The 2 smaller steering rods
link from the steering arm
bracket to the axle arms.

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Attach longer steering rod
from the steering rod
underneath the centre chassis
to the steering arm bracket as
shown.
Secure both ends of steering
rod with M24 castle nuts and
M6x50 split pins provided.
Attach the 2 smaller steering
rods from the steering arm
bracket to the axle arms as
shown.
Secure both ends of steering
rods with M24 castle nuts and
M6x50 split pins provided.

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Attach wheels to the wheel axle
stubs as shown.
Each wheel has a decal with
arrow showing the direction of
rotation.
Ensure correct wheel is fitted
on each side.
Ensure wheel valve faces
outside of wheel.
Secure both wheels with M18
axle washers and M18 wheel
nuts provided.
Torque nuts to 220Nm.
Attach RH side taillight
assembly to the RH side rear
chassis and secure with M8x30
cuphead SQ setscrews, M8 flat
washers and M8 nyloc nuts
provided.

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Connect the taillight loom
connector (green) to the RH
side taillightas shown.
Attach LH side taillight
assembly to the LH side rear
chassis and secure with M8x30
cuphead SQ setscrews, M8 flat
washers and M8 nyloc nuts
provided.
Connect the taillight loom
connector (red) to the LH side
taillightas shown.

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Pull out loom from chassis.
Using a suitable crane and
sling, lift front chassis as
shown.
Pull out loom from front
chassis.

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Join connectors.
Heat shrink tube over
connectors.
Push looms inside chassis’.

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Attach front chassis to the
centre chassis as shown.
Secure front chassis with
M16x65 bolts, M16x55 bolts,
M16 contact lock washers (on
both sides) and M16 steel lock
nuts provided.
Torque bolts to 240Nm.
Attach hose tray to the front
chassis and secure with
M10x120 bolts, M10 flat
washers (on both sides) and
M10 standard nuts provided.
M16x65 bolts

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Route rope provided through
eyelets shown.
Route rope ends through the
rope holder bracket on the
centre chassis.
Attach rope ends to D-shackles
and secure to the stopper arms
as shown.
Apply studlock on the threads
of D-shackles.
Fold down stand and lower
machine to the ground.

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Prepare headstock with
steering rod for assembly.
Attach headstock to the front
chassis as shown.
Secure headstock with pin. Slide 6mm L washer over the bottom of pin. Set
spacers on the bottom of headstock.
Spacers
6mm L washer

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Secure headstock with pin
provided.
Secure pin with M10x50roll
pins provided.
Slide square bush over the
bottom of large pin and secure
in position with M16x80 bolt,
M16 flat washers (on both
sides) and M16 nyloc nut
provided.

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Attach steering rod to the
steering rod underneath the
centre chassis and secure with
pin, M20 flat washer and
M4x50 split pin provided.
Connect hydraulic hoses.
Hoses should not cross each
other.
Connect machine to a
hydraulic power pack or to a
tractor.