PEQUEA TR8 User manual

Operator’s Manual
Pequea Turbo Rake
Models TR8, TR10, TR12
THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ANYONE OPERATES THIS MACHINE!
Manual# 990030
Revised 10/2008

YOU MUST FILL OUT YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION
TO ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY AND TO QUALIFY FOR
PARTS AND SERVICE!!
To the Owner;
Thank-You for choosing a quality wheel rake from Pequea Machine, Inc. We
strive to give you the best equipment and the best level of service of any
company. With a little care and maintenance this machine will do your work
for you for many years. In this manual, we make an effort to get you better
acquainted with the rake so you can achieve maximum performance. We de-
sign and build all of our equipment with the end user in mind so we welcome
any suggestions or ideas for improvement.
Please take a few minutes to ll out the area below. This information will be
valuable to you when ordering parts or requesting service from your dealer.
Dealer Name:_____________________________
Dealer Phone Number:______________________
Service Manager/Technician:_________________
Model# and Description:_____________________
Serial Number:____________________________
Date of Purchase:__________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ………………………………………..……………………… 2
Rake Serial Number …...……….…………………………… 2
Specications ………………………………………………… 2
Safety ………………………………………………………………………… 3
Safety Decals and Reectors ……………………………… 4
Hitching ……………………………………………………………………… 5
Transporting ……………………………………………………………… 6
Operation …………………………………………………………………… 7
Adjustments ……………………………………………………………… 8
Ground Pressure ……………………………………………… 8
Windrow Width ……………………………………………..… 8
Hitch …………………………………………………………… 9
Return Spring Tension …..………………..………………… 9
Lubrication ……………………………………………………………..… 10
General Lubrication ………………………………………… 10
Transport Wheel Bearings ………………………………… 12
Rake Wheel Bearings ……………………………………… 12
Optional Accessories ….…………………….……………………… 13
Kicker Wheel …….………………………...……………… 13
Torque Specications ….…………………………………………… 14
Warranty …………………………………...……………………………… 15

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INTRODUCTION
Thank-You for choosing the Pequea Turbo Rake. Your rake is the result of years of research and
development work. This Operator’s Manual will familiarize the operator with the safety and op-
eration of the machine. Included are complete instructions for safe and efcient operation, lubri-
cation, and maintenance procedures. Understanding and following these procedures will result
in years of maximum performance from your Pequea Rake.
Read entire manual before operating. Failure to follow the instructions outlined in this
manual may result in personal injury and/or damaged equipment, and could void the war-
ranty.
All pictures and instructions in this manual assume that the right and left side
of the machine are that of someone standing behind the rake facing forward.
SPECIFICATIONS TR8 TR10 TR12
Raking width 16-19’ 18-21’ 20-23’
Windrow width range 2-6’
Number of wheels 8 10 12
Rake wheel diameter 55”
Tines per wheel 40 - .273 (7mm) dia. Tines
Rake wheel hubs & bearings Greasable - Tapered roller bearings
Rake wheel suspension Independent compression spring - 1 per arm
Rake wheel arms Independent arms (1 per wheel) with greasable bushing at pivot
Rake wheel pressure adjustment Tightener bolt (1 per spring)
Wheel arm beam ground clearance 36”
Frame ground clearance 26”
Transport folding control Double hydraulic cylinders
Transport tires 205/75-15 Load Range “D” Tire
Transport width 8’ 9”
Transport height 6’ 8” 7’ 9”
Weight (lbs.) 1150 1315 1490
Specications
Rake Serial Number
The rake’s serial number can be found on the frame
brace on the left side of the machine. Please use
this number when requesting service, seeking in-
formation, or ordering parts. For the operator’s con-
venience, space to record the serial number, model
number, purchase date, and dealer has been pro-
vided inside the front cover of this manual. A second
serial decal similar to the one pictured is hidden on
the bottom of the main frame tube.

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SAFETY
This symbol precedes specic safety instructions throughout this manual. When read-
ing the manual pay close attention to the information that follows this symbol
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH. READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE RAKE.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all moving parts.
Never allow anyone to ride on the rake or the tractor.
Be constantly aware of the location of the ends of the rake to avoid collision with other objects.
When transporting the machine on public roads use the proper reectors, lights, and slow
moving vehicle signs required by local government agencies.
Stop the tractor engine, remove ignition key, and allow all mechanisms to stop before clean-
ing, adjusting, or lubricating the machine.
Stay clear of the rake when raising or lowering the rake wheel beams to avoid injury from the
rake tines.
Stay clear of hydraulic lines, they may be under extreme pressure or heat. Never go near a
hydraulic leak until the pressure has been relieved and the leaking has stopped. A high pres-
sure hydraulic leak can easily penetrate your skin and cause serious injury, gangrene or
death.
We at Pequea Machine, Inc. try to provide safety shield and guards wherever possible, however, it
is impossible to shield every area that could be dangerous. We will not be responsible for careless-
ness and misuse of any of our equipment.

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SAFETY
Safety Decals and Reectors
Decals and reectors are for the protection of yourself and others. If they are missing,
faded, or not readable, get replacements from your dealer immediately. Shown below are
some of the warning decals

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HITCHING
Align the hole in the tractor draw bar with the hole in the rake tongue and insert an approved
hitch pin. Lock the hitch pin with a safety clip to insure it cannot work its way out.
Remove the jack from the hitch and place onto the storage position. (Figure 1)
Connect hydraulic hoses to a double acting valve on the tractor.
Figure 1
Check tires to make sure they are inated to the correct pressure. Recommended
pressure is written on the sidewall of the tire.
Check lug bolts. Bolts should be torqued to 65 - 75 ft. lbs.
Perform a quick visual check of all hardware on the rake. Vibrations from normal use
can cause bolts to loosen, especially on new machinery.

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TRANSPORTING
Never travel at speeds of more than 20 MPH
Remain fully aware of the width of the rake in relation to the objects you are passing,
either stationary or moving.
Make sure the rake wheels are up in the transport position and locked with chains (Figure 2) to
keep the arms from falling down into trafc in case of a hydraulic failure.
Follow all local regulations for moving agricultural equipment on public roads, especially those
related to lights, reectors, SMV (slow moving vehicle) symbols and safety markers
Never travel on public roads at night. Your rake is not equipped with lights.
Figure 2

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OPERATION
Check for proper assembly and adjustment and make sure that all bolts are tight-
ened. Recheck all bolts after a few hours of operation as bolts can loosen up on new
machinery. Check wheel lug bolts upon delivery and periodically thereafter.
Unhook the safety chains (Figure 2) from the wheel arms and lower the rake arms into the raking
position. The wings will lower to the ground and then spread outward to form the ‘V’.
Figure 3
Keep bystanders and animals clear of the spreading wings. Serious injury can oc-
cur from being hit by either the rake wheels or the rake beam.
Begin raking at a low ground speed until you are comfortable with the rake and then increase
your speed as desired. On good level ground you will be able to make a clean sweep at speeds
up to 10MPH. If the elds are rough you will want to stay in the 5-8MPH range.
If you are raking a eld that requires you to lift the wheels when you come to the end of a row
you will want to use the lift stops. (Figure 3) This will limit the travel when you raise the wings up
off the ground. This is particularly important when you are raking on a side hill.
When raking a large volume of hay the hay may tend to “ball up” and clog up in the back of the
rake as it exits the “V”. If this happens, you can engage the hydraulics momentarily to open up
the back of the “V”. Keep driving until it unclogs and then close up the “V” again. This function is
a Pequea exclusive and allows you to unclog the rake without getting off the tractor.

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ADJUSTMENTS
Ground Pressure
Rake wheel ground pressure can be adjusted by
tightening or loosening the nut on the threaded
spring rod. Do not tighten the nuts where the
rod attached to the welded bracket on the arm.
These nuts must be kept loose so the spring rod
can oat freely in the slot.
Figure 4
Windrow Width
The threaded swivel stops are used to adjust
the windrow width and the angle of the raking
wheels
Figure 5
Figure 6
The pivot adjustment on the rear raking wheel
can also be used to adjust the width and consis-
tency of the windrow.