Mesko-Rol Z 548 Guide

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CONTENTS
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ……….……………………………………....
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1.
INTRODUCTION ……………………………..……………………………………….
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2.
APPROPRIATE USE OF THE MACHINE .…….......................................................
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3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………………………........................
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3.1. General safety principles….…………………………......................................
3.2. Detailed safety principles ……………………….............................................
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3.2.1. Preparation for work…………………………………………...............
3.2.2. Transporting ………………………………………………..................
3.2.3. Working …………………………………………………………….....
3.2.4. Uncoupling from the tractor for parking or storage …..........................
3.2.5. Technical maintenance ………………………………………………..
3.2.6. Safety signs ………………………………………………...................
3.2.7. Risks …………………………………………………………….........
3.2.8. Residual risks …………………………………………………............
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OPERATION ………………………………………………...........................................
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4.1. General characterisctics and description of the rake………………………….
4.2. Adjustments and settings ……….…………………………….........................
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4.2.1. The adjustment of tines height ……….……………………………......
4.2.2. Setting of tine arms and swath curtain in working and transport
positions ……….……………………………....................................................
4.2.3. Setting the safeguard bows in working and transport positions ………
4.2.4. The latch in transport position ……….……………………………......
4.2.5. Setting the rake's height for transport ……….………………………...
4.2.6. Setting the support leg ……….……………………………....................
4.2.7. Installation of portable warning lights
and warning triangle ……….…………………………….......................
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4.3. Preparation for transport ……….……………………………...........................
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4.3.1. Towing the rake ……….……………………………..............................
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4.4. Preparation for operation ……….……………………………..........................
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4.4.1. Operation of the rake ……….…………………………….....................
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4.5. Preparation for parking and uncoupling from the tractor ……….……………
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4.6. Parking and storing the rake ……….…………………………….....................
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4.7. Service …………………………………………………....................................
4.8. Repairs ……….…………………………….......................................................
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SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………………......................................
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DISPOSAL ……………………………………………....................................................
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ……….……………………………................................
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SPARE PARTS LIST ……….……………………………..............................................
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MESKO-ROL
EC declaration of conformity for machinery
We, MESKO-ROL Spółka z o.o.
26-111 Skarżysko-Kamienna ul. I- Mościckiego 51
declare with full responsibility that the machine
Z 548 ROTARY RAKE
factory no.:................................................
year of manufacture: .................................
referred to herein is compliant with:
Directive 2006/42/EC
Regulation of the Polish Minister of Economy of 21 October 2008 on the essential requirements
regarding machines (Polish Journal of Laws Dz. U. No. 199 Pos. 1228)
harmonised standards:
PN-EN ISO 12100-1 - Safety of machinery —Basic concepts, general
principles for design. Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology.
PN-EN ISO 12100-2 - Safety of machinery —Basic concepts, general
principles for design. Part 2: Technical principles.
PN-EN ISO 4254-1 - Agricultural machinery. Safety. Part 1:
General requirements.
non-harmonised standards:
PN-ISO 11684:1998. Tractors, machinery for agriculture and forestry,
powered lawn and garden equipment. Safety sign and hazard pictorials.
General principles.
This declaration expires if the machine is modified or changed without the manufacturer's
written consent.
Skarżysko - Kamienna 07-01- 2015 Jacek Kowalski
President of the Board of MESKO-ROL

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1. INTRODUCTION
Due to the importance of its contents, this manual is an essential part of the product package. We
recommend the dealer to retain the buyer-signed written acknowledgement of receipt of this manual
together with the product, whether new or second-hand.
The rake was manufactured in accordance with the applicable safety standards. Following the
information (instructions, descriptions and warnings) contained in this manual will ensure perfectly
safe operation of the device.
The identification details for the machine are provided on the name plate attached to the frame.
We recommend using original spare parts from MESKO-ROL as this will maximize the lifetime of
your machine.
CAUTION! If you have any doubts or if anything contained herein is unclear, please contact your
dealer or our Sales Department:
Phone: 048,041,253-41-20
Fax: 048,041,253-33-09
[email protected]
The name plate, the specimen of which is given below, is located on the product as shown in fig.
1.
Due to the continuous development of our products, we reserve the right to make any modifications
or improvements to our products at our sole discretion. However, this shall not imply any obligation
on our part to upgrade any product that we have already sold.
2. APPROPRIATE USE OF THE MACHINE
The rake is intended for raking grass and short-stalk green forage on crop fields and meadows with
even surface, free from stones and obstacles, and with slope of up to 12°.For uneven meadows,
precise raking is ensured by the tandem version of the rake.
Any other use is “unintended”.
Furthermore, compliance with the “intended purpose” means strict adherence to the manufacturer’s
operation and maintenance instructions.
The machine may be operated and serviced only by personnel familiar with the detailed features of
the device and safety procedures.
Accident prevention and all other main work safety regulations, as well as traffic regulations, should
be followed at all times.
Any modification of the machine without authorization from the manufacturer may release the
manufacturer from liability for the resulting damage.

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3. SAFETY OF USE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
WARNING
This warning symbol indicates an important notice concerning risks.
Wherever you encounter this symbol in this manual, read the accompanying notice and exercise
caution.
3.1. GENERAL SAFETY PRINCIPLES
BE CAREFUL. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO AVOID
EXPOSING YOURSELF AND OTHERS TO RISK
FOLLOW all the safety rules and take precautions applicable to the machine and its
operation. Each operator of the machine should be thoroughly familiar with the possible
risks and precautions.
NEVER allow children to play with, or near, the machine even if it is idle or stored.
Do not allow sitting, hanging or riding on the tine arms.
Give this warning to all people around (both adults and children) and ask them to warn
others as well.
BEFORE activating the rotation of the tine arms either manually or using the tractor’s
drive (even during parking or storage) ensure that there are no bystanders or animals
within the reach, or near, the tine arms.
When rotating, even if driven manually, the arms with bolted teeth can injure persons or
animals staying within the reach of the machine - they can even be punctured by the tines
due to their automatic rotation from horizontal to vertical position.
NEVER allow children to operate the rake
NEVER allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or safety rules to operate the
machine.

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3.2. DETAILED SAFETY PRINCIPLES
3.2.1. PREPARATION FOR WORK
READ this manual carefully. Make sure that you understand all the safety rules and operating
instructions pertaining to the preparation for operation, towing and storage.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any consequences of your neglect of these rules and
instructions.
THE OPERATOR should wear snugly fitting clothes to avoid the catching of any loose parts
by protruding or moving components.
THE DRIVE of the machine should include a telescopic articulated shaft conforming with the
specifications provided herein.
Attach the shaft’s head with the coupling to the power input shaft of the rake.
Immobilize the guards of the telescopic articulated shaft in accordance with operating
instructions for the shaft.
Do not power the rake with other shafts than those specified in the operating instructions.
The guards of the telescopic articulated shaft should be complete.
Never use a damaged shaft or a shaft with damaged guards.
● IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATION of the Polish Minister of Infrastructure of
31/12/2002 concerning technical requirements for vehicles and their essential equipment
(Polish Journal of Laws Dz.U. 32/2003, pos. 262, as amended), the rake should have portable
warning lights and a triangular “slow moving vehicle” plate for the towing on public roads.
Those are specified in the spare parts list and must be positioned on the rake as shown in fig.
14.
BEFORE coupling the rake with the tractor, inspect the whole rake, tighten all the bolts and
check mounting of all the moving and shielding components.
Check the operation of the machine by manually turning the arms, being careful not to injure
any person or animal.
BECAUSE most accidents happen between the tractor and the machine, be very careful while
engaging and disengaging the machine.
CONNECT the rake to a tractor of an adequate class described herein.
APPROACH the machine with the tractor carefully to bring together the hitching points of the
3-point linkage system and the power output and input shafts. No persons should stand
between the tractor and the rake at that time.
Before connecting the tractor with the rake, park the tractor, shut down its engine, remove the
key from the ignition switch and place wedges under the tractor’s wheels.
CONNECT the rake to the original and fit 3-point linkage system of the tractor and lock the
coupling.

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BEFORE LIFTING the rake, check that there are no bystanders or animals within the reach
of the rake.
THE RAKE may be started up only after correct setting of all its components. Do not start the
rake while it is adjusted for the towing on public roads!
AFTER ENSURING that the area around the tines is clear from people and animals, you may
start up the rake to check the tractor’s lifting system and the portable warning lights.
DO NOT LEAVE the rake in the lifted position.
BEFORE LEAVING the tractor’s cabin, lower the rake on a hard and even surface, shut
down the drive of the power output shaft, shut down the engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
BEFORE CONVERTING the rake for the towing on public roads, uncouple the telescopic
articulated shaft from the power output shaft of the tractor.
NEVER START UP the tractor indoors.
IF THE LOAD of the front axle of the tractor is too small, load it with weights.
YOU MAY APPROACH the rake when the rotation has stopped and the tractor’s engine has
been shut down.
WHEN THE RAKE is lifted, secure it against dropping by setting the support in the upper or
lower position.
BEFORE adjusting the tine height with a hand crank (pos. 7 fig. 3) shut down the tractor
engine, remove the key from the ignition switch and engage hand brake
3.2.2. TRANSPORTING
NOTE that the rake can be towed on public roads only when it is folded and equipped with the
portable warning lights and the triangular “slow moving vehicle” plate.
IN ORDER FOR THE LIGHTS TO BE VISIBLE it is advisable to mount the rake on the
tractor in such a way that in the transport position its upward inclination is as low as possible,
while observing the operational requirements. This is done by installing the central hitch of the
three point linkage system in upper holes, if the tractor has them.
LIFT THE RAKE on the tractor to the transport position (fig. 11) to such a height that the
distance from the top of the red reflective light to the road surface is max. 1200 mm.

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FOR THE PURPOSES OF TOWING lock the rake with the latch to limit its movements to
the left and right.
WHILE DRIVING consider the large size of the machine.
3.2.3. WORKING
BEFORE CONVERTING the rake from transport position to operation position shut down
the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch and immobilise the tractor.
THE TELESCOPIC ARTICULATED SHAFT should be mounted only after performing all
actions necessary to put the rake into operation position.
BEFORE STARTING UP the rake, ensure that there are no bystanders or animals within the
reach of, or near, the rake.
DO NOT ALLOW the rake’s arms to be operated while hydraulically lifted by the tractor.
BE EXTRA CAREFUL when converting the rake from transport to operation position. It
changes it width when folding or unfolding, and when arms are moved, the tines switch
position from horizontal to vertical (towards the ground).
WHILE OPERATING the turner ensure that the area within the 50 m perimeter is clear from
people and animals.
The support should be set in the upper position.
3.2.4. UNCOUPLING FROM THE TRACTOR FOR PARKING OR STORAGE
BEFORE UNCOUPLING the rake from the tractor, make sure that the rake will not slide or
roll.
WHEN THE RAKE is lifted, secure it against dropping by setting the support in the lower
parking position.
AFTER SETTING the rake on the ground, shutting down the tractor engine, immobilising the
tractor and removing the key from the ignition switch, the first thing to do is to dismount the
telescopic articulated shaft from the power output shaft of the tractor.
PARK AND STORE the rake in areas inaccessible to people (including children) and
animals.

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SECURE THE RAKE against access by children and immobilize the arms.
WHEN DISCONNECTING the rake from the tractor always set it on its support.
3.2.5. TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE
Service the rake while it is parked, before connecting it to the tractor. If you must service the
rake while it is coupled with the tractor, do the following:
- put the rake on the ground.
- Shut down the engine, immobilize the tractor, remove the key from the ignition switch and
uncouple the telescopic articulated shaft.
Check the bolt connections daily, before starting your work, and, if required, tighten loosened
parts.
Monitor the parts for wear and damage and, if required, replace them early enough with new
original parts manufactured by Z 548, because only these will provide the desirable result.
3.2.6. SAFETY SIGNS
The rake has warning labels with safety icons applied at the points shown in Fig. 1. They contain
clear notices and tips about what you should be particularly careful about to stay safe.
Examine each of these labels carefully and check their meaning based on the descriptions provided
in this section.
Keep the labels clean and legible over the whole lifetime of the rake.
If any label becomes illegible or is damaged or lost, replace it with a new one.
Apply all the required labels to new parts and assemblies.
You may buy new labels from your dealer or the manufacturer, as spare parts. Provide the number
of the old label while ordering/purchasing a new one.

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List of warning and notice labels placed on the rake
Read this manual before starting your work.
Shut down the tractor’s engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch before proceeding to maintenance or service.
Risk from hard objects ejected by the machine. Keep safe
clearance.
Risk of a leg being caught. Keep safe clearance.
Do not stand or perform maintenance, inspection or service
works within the reach of the rake while it is lifted.
While working, keep this clearance from people and animals.
Maintain correct pressure in the tires.
Max. RPM of the power output shaft.
Lifting points.

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Fig. 1
Location of warning labels on the rake

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3.2.7. RISKS
CAUTION! The rake is a dangerous machine.
It may be operated only by a person who has carefully read and understood this
manual. Do not allow children to operate the rake.
Never allow children to play with, or near, the rake even if it is idle or stored.
3.2.8. RESIDUAL RISK
The manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that the rake is safe. However, it is not possible
to eliminate all risks related to the usage of the machine. Each user should be fully aware of the
existing risks (such as those related to moving objects) and avoid them. To alleviate the residual
risks, follow the warning/notice signs and the instructions in this manual. While operating the
rake, always take precautions related to the tractor and the whole set.
4. OPERATION
Read this manual carefully before using the machine.
4.1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND DESCRIPTION OF THE RAKE
The main element of the rake (fig.2) is gearbox 1, which is the central structural unit as well as the
main drive unit for tine arms.
Main frame 2 is the primary carrier system for the entire rake. In front of the main frame 2 there is
a 3-point linkage frame 3 for attaching to tractor's 3-point linkage system.
On the bottom of the gearbox bushing 1, the suspension frame 4 is embedded with hinge-mounted
wheel arm 5 and support wheels 6. The rake is produced in two versions: with wheels mounted as
singles (fig. 2.) and as tandem (fig. 2a). In the version with tandem wheels the machine is
equipped with four support wheels, which provides better raking on uneven fields. The other end
of wheel arm 5 is held by an adjusting screw 7 through the articulated system. In lifted position on
tractor's three point linkage system the position of support wheels 6 can be moved up or down by
rotating the adjusting screw 7 with a hand crank.
Slidable arms 9 with tines 10 are mounted to connecting arms 8 which are mounted to the gearbox
1 arms. End arm 9 is fixed to connecting arm 8 by means of linchpin 11.
The power feed from tractor's PTO shaft to the gear 1 is transmitted via telescopic articulated shaft
and jackshaft located in the main frame 2.

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WARNING!
Drive the rake only with a telescopic articulated shaft with an overload-proof coupling
(we recommend 4R-302-3-BA-P4B1 by SIPMA based in Lublin, Poland).
Noise and vibration
While working, the operator sits in the tractor’s cabin. The acoustic pressure level (LpA) measured
as specified in the PN-EN ISO 4254-1:2006 standard, appendix B, p. 2.6, is 72.4 dB. The working
rake does not produce hazardous vibration. The operator’s seat in the tractor’s cabin is ergonomic
and shock-absorbent.
Fig. 2
1 - Rake gearbox, 2 - Main frame, 3 - 3-point linkage frame,
4 - Suspension frame, 5 - Wheel arm, 6 - Support wheel 7 - Adjusting screw with the hand crank,
8 - Connecting arm, 9 - End arm, 10 - Tines, 12 - Central beam; set, 13 - Safeguard bow,
14 - Swath curtain, 15 - Swath curtain arm.
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Fig. 2a
1 - Rake gearbox, 2 - Main frame, 3 - 3-point linkage frame,
4 - Suspension frame, 5 - Wheel arm, 7 - Adjusting screw with the hand crank, 8 - Connecting
arm,
9 - End arm, 10 - Tines, 12 - Central beam; set, 13 - Safeguard bow, 14 - Swath curtain,
15 - Swath curtain arm. 16 - Beam with support wheels, 17 - Greaser.
4.2. ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS
4.2.1. THE ADJUSTMENT OF TINES HEIGHT
The quality of raking depends on the position of the tines 10 (Fig.3) above the ground.
The position of the tines depends on:
-- the height of support wheels 6 with regard to the end of the tines 10 and is adjusted by
rotating the adjusting screw with hand crank 7,
- sinking of support wheels in the ground,
- inclination of the rake towards front or back depending on the length of the central hitch 16
of the tractor's 3-point linkage system. (Fig.3)
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15
14
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9
8
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10
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16
żółta nalepka
niebieska nalepka

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- firmness of soil and root system,
-- volume of crop and its moisture content.
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Fig. 3
6 - Support wheel, 7 - Adjusting screw with hand crank, 10 - Tines,
16 –Central hitch of the 3-point linkage system.
The user must perform the correct setting of the height of tines in order to:
- obtain good raking of crop,
- avoid the devastation of the top layer of the soil and root system and contamination of the crop.
4.2.2. SETTING OF TINE ARMS AND SWATH CURTAIN IN WORKING AND
TRANSPORT POSITIONS
WARNING!
Always make sure that the linchpin (set) 11 inserted to lock the end arm 9 in the connecting
arm 8 is set as per fig.4.
Fig. 4
Correct setting of the linchpin (set) 11 to join the end arm 9 in connecting arm 8.

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END ARMS AND THE SWATH CURTAIN IN WORKING POSITION
In working position the end arm and the swath curtain should be set as per fig. 5.
Fig. 5
8 - Connecting arm, 9 - End arm, 10 - Tines, 11 - Linchpin; set,
12 - Central beam; set, 14 - Swath curtain, 15 - Swath curtain arm, 16 - Side arm
8 9 10
11 14
16 15
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END ARMS AND THE SWATH CURTAIN IN TRANSPORT POSITION
Fig. 6
2 - Main frame,
9 - End arm,
10 - Tines, 11 - Linchpin; set.
12 - Central beam; set, 14 - Swath curtain,
109 211

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2
12
13
30
30
15 - Swath curtain arm, 16 - Side arm,
4.2.3. SETTING THE SAFEGUARD BOWS IN WORKING AND TRANSPORT
POSITIONS
SAFEGUARD BOWS IN WORKING POSITION
Fig. 7
2 - Main frame, 12 - Central beam; set, 13 - Safeguard bows, 30 - Linchpin with safety pin

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13
30
SAFEGUARD BOWS IN TRANSPORT POSITION
Fig. 8
13 - Safeguard bows
After setting safeguard bows into transport or working position always secure them using
linchpin with safety pin (fig. 7. and fig. 8. - item 30).

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4.2.4. SETTING THE LATCH IN WORKING
AND TRANSPORT POSITION
Fig.9
The latch in working position.
Fig. 10
The latch in transport position.
3 - 3-point linkage frame, 18 - Latch, 19 - Safety pin
Setting the latch 18 in working position is shown in fig. 9. In this state rake can make limited
movements to left and right against the tractor.
Setting the latch 18 in transport position is shown in fig. 10.
Latch 18 opening after engaging with the bolt on 3-point linkage frame blocks left and right
deflections of the rake against the tractor.