PRONAR ZKP800 User manual

PRONAR Sp. z o.o.
17-210 NAREW, UL. MICKIEWICZA 101A, PODLASKIE PROVINCE
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ROTARY RAKE
PRONAR ZKP800
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
EDITION 1C-09-2016 PUBLICATION NO 231N-00000000-UM

ROTARY RAKE
PRONAR ZKP800
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
TYPE: ZKP800
SERIAL NUMBER:

INTRODUCTION
Information contained herein is current at date of publication. As a result of improvements,
some numerical values and illustrations contained in this publication may not correspond to the
factual specification of the machine supplied to the user. The manufacturer reserves the right to
introduce design changes in machines produced that facilitate operation and improve the quality
of their work, without making minor amendments to this Operator's Manual.
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the machine's documentation. Before using the
machine, the user must carefully read this Operator's Manual and observe all
recommendations. This guarantees safe operation and ensures malfunction free work of the
machine. The machine is designed to meet obligatory standards, documents and legal
regulations currently in force.
The manual describes the basic safety rules and operation of Pronar ZKP800 Rotary rake. If the
information stated in the Operator's Manual needs clarification then the user should refer for
assistance to the sale point where the machine was purchased or to the Manufacturer.
MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS:
PRONAR Sp. z o.o.
ul. Mickiewicza 101A
17-210 Narew
CONTACT TELEPHONES
[phone] [phone]
[phone] [phone]

SYMBOLS APPEARING IN THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Information, descriptions of danger and precautions and also recommendations and prohibitions
associated with user safety instructions are marked:
and also preceded by the word "DANGER”. Failure to observe the instructions may endanger
the machine operator's or other person's health or life.
Particularly important information and instructions, the observance of which is essential, are
distinguished in the text by the sign:
and also preceded by the word "ATTENTION". Failure to observe the instructions may lead to
damage to the machine as a result of improper operation, adjustment or use.
In order to focus the user's attention on the need to perform maintenance, the relevant section
of the Operator's Manual is marked with the pictogram:
Additional tips and advice for machine operation are marked:
and also preceded by the word "TIP".

DIRECTIONS USED IN THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Left side – side to the left hand of the operator facing in the direction of machine's forward
travel.
Right side – side to the right hand of the operator facing in the direction of machine's forward
travel.
REQUIRED SERVICE ACTIONS
Service actions described in the manual are marked: 
Result of service/adjustment actions or comments concerning the performance of actions are
marked: 

CONTENTS
1 BASIC INFORMATION 1.1
1.1 IDENTIFICATION 1.2
1.2 PROPER USE 1.3
1.3 EQUIPMENT: 1.5
1.4 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY 1.5
1.5 TRANSPORT 1.7
1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 1.10
1.7 WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 1.11
2 SAFETY ADVICE 2.1
2.1 BASIC SAFETY RULES 2.2
2.1.1 USE OF A ROTARY RAKE 2.2
2.1.2 HITCHING AND DISCONNECTING THE ROTARY RAKE 2.3
2.1.3 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 2.3
2.1.4 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 2.5
2.1.5 OPERATION WITH PTO 2.5
2.1.6 MACHINE OPERATION 2.7
2.1.7 CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 2.7
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF RESIDUAL RISK 2.9
2.3 INFORMATION AND WARNING DECALS 2.10
3 DESIGN AND OPERATION 3.1
3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 3.2
3.2 ROTARY RAKE DESIGN 3.3
3.2.1 GENERAL DESIGN 3.3
3.2.2 HITCH SYSTEM AND AXLE SYSTEM 3.4
3.2.3 RAKING ASSEMBLY 3.5

3.2.4 DRIVE TRANSMISSION 3.6
3.2.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 3.7
3.2.6 LIGHTING SYSTEM 3.9
4 CORRECT USE 4.1
4.1 PREPARING FOR WORK BEFORE FIRST USE 4.2
4.1.1 CHECKING THE ROTARY RAKE AFTER DELIVERY 4.2
4.1.2 PREPARING THE ROTARY RAKE FOR THE FIRST USE 4.3
4.1.3 TEST START 4.4
4.2 TECHNICAL CONDITION INSPECTION 4.6
4.3 HITCHING TO TRACTOR 4.8
4.4 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 4.10
4.5 ROTARY RAKE OPERATION 4.13
4.5.1 SETTING ROTARY RAKE IN WORKING POSITION 4.13
4.5.2 SETTING RAKING WIDTH 4.14
4.5.3 SETTING RAKING HEIGHT 4.15
4.5.4 RAKING 4.16
4.6 DISCONNECTING THE ROTARY RAKE 4.18
4.7 PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF TYRES 4.20
5 MAINTENANCE 5.1
5.1 SAFE MAINTENANCE PRINCIPLES 5.2
5.2 HALF AXLE MAINTENANCE 5.2
5.2.1 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION 5.2
5.2.2 CHECK WHEEL HALF AXLE BEARINGS FOR LOOSENESS 5.3
5.2.3 ADJUSTING LOOSENESS OF HALF AXLE BEARINGS 5.5
5.2.4 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING WHEEL, INSPECTION OF WHEEL
NUT TIGHTENING 5.7
5.2.5 CHECK AIR PRESSURE, EVALUATE TECHNICAL CONDITION OF
WHEELS AND TYRES 5.9

5.3 DRIVE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 5.10
5.4 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATION 5.12
5.5 LUBRICATION 5.14
5.6 STORAGE 5.19
5.7 OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND WARNING
ELEMENTS 5.20
5.8 CHECKING AND REPLACEMENT OF SPRINGTINES 5.21
5.9 TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR NUT AND BOLT CONNECTIONS 5.22
5.10 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.23
A FIRST ASSEMBLY MANUAL A.1
A.1 PREPARATION A.2
A.2 TURNING THE WHEELS A.3
A.3 INSTALLING THE WARNING BOARDS A.4
A.4 INSTALLING THE RAKING ASSEMBLIES A.4
A.5 INSTALLING THE TUBULAR SHIELDS A.7
A.6 INSTALLING THE FORMING SHIELD A.8

SECTION
1
BASIC
INFORMATION

Pronar ZKP800 SECTION 1
1.2
1.1 IDENTIFICATION
FIG. 1.1 Location of the data plate
(1) data plate
The ZKP800 Rotary rake is marked with a data plate (1), placed on right side of machine's
lifting arm. When buying the Rotary rake check that the serial numbers on the machine agree
with the number written in the WARRANTY BOOK, in the sales documents and in the
OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
The meanings of the individual fields found on the data plate are presented in the table
below:
A - machine name,
B – type,
C – year of manufacture,
D – gross weight,

SECTION 1 Pronar ZKP800
1.3
E – serial number,
F – quality Control stamp,
G – machine name, extension of name.
1.2 PROPER USE
Rotary rake is designed for agricultural work: raking cut swaths (straw, grass, hays) and
gathering it into windrows on stone free grassland with a level surface. Do NOT use the
machine for any other purpose. Using it as intended also involves all actions connected with
the safe and proper operation and maintenance of the machine. Due to the above, the user is
obliged to:
•carefully read this publication and the PTO shaft Operator's Manual and adhere
to the recommendations contained in these documents,
•understand the machine's operating principle and how to operate it safely and
correctly,
•comply with general safety regulations while working,
•prevent accidents,
•comply with road traffic regulations.
ATTENTION
The rotary rake must not be used or purposes other than those or which it is intended.
Using it as intended also involves all actions connected with the safe and proper operation
and maintenance of the machine. In connection with this the user is obliged to:
•carefully read the OPERATOR'S MANUAL OF THE ROTARY RAKE AND THE
WARRANTY BOOK and conform with the recommendations contained in these
documents,
•understand the rotary rake's operating principle and how to operate it safely and
correctly,
•adhere to the established maintenance and adjustment plans,

Pronar ZKP800 SECTION 1
1.4
•comply with general safety regulations while working,
•prevent accidents,
•comply with the road traffic regulations and transport regulations in force in a
given country, in which the machine is used,
•carefully read the Operator's Manual and comply with its recommendations,
•only hitch the rotary rake to an agricultural tractor, which fulfils all the
requirements made by the rotary rake's Manufacturer.
The rotary rake may only be used by persons, who:
•are familiar with the contents of this publication and with the contents of the
agricultural tractor Operator's Manual,
•have been trained in rotary rake operation and safe operation,
•have the required authorisation to drive and are familiar with the road traffic
regulations and transport regulations.
TAB. 1.1 Agricultural tractor's requirements
CONTENTS UNIT REQUIREMENTS
Rear three-point linkage
Category - I or II according to ISO 730-1
Power take-off shaft
Rotation speed
PTO type
RPM
-
540
type 1 according to ISO 500 (nominal
diameter 35 mm, 6 splines)
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic oil
Pressure rating of the system
-
-
bar / MPa
One double acting section + one
single-acting section with floating
position
L-HL32 Lotos
(1)
160 / 16
Electrical system
Electrical system voltage
Connection socket
V
-
12
7 polar compliant with ISO 1724

SECTION 1 Pronar ZKP800
1.5
CONTENTS UNIT REQUIREMENTS
Other requirements
The required minimum power hp / /kW 80 / 59
(1)
– use of other oil is permitted, on condition that it may be mixed with the oil in the rotary rake.
Detailed information may be found on the product information card.
1.3 EQUIPMENT:
When buying the rotary rake check integrity of the machine.
TAB. 1.2 ZKP800 rotary rake equipment
EQUIPMENT
STANDARD
ADDITIONAL
Operator's Manual •
Warranty Book •
Connection lead for the electrical system •
Wheel chocks •
PTO shaft for connection with tractor •
Warning reflective triangle •
Recommended PTO shaft:
•904-80280 Weasler,
1.4 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
PRONAR Sp. z o.o., Narew guarantees the reliable operation of the machine when it is used
according to its intended purpose as described in the OPERATOR'S MANUAL. The repair
period is specified in the WARRANTY BOOK.

Pronar ZKP800 SECTION 1
1.6
The warranty does not apply to those parts and sub-assemblies of the machine, which are
subject to wear in normal usage conditions, regardless of the warranty period. Consumables
include the following parts/sub-assemblies:
•tyres,
•spring tine fingers,
•bearings,
•bulbs.
The warranty service only applies to factory defects and mechanical damage that is not due
to the user's fault.
In the event of damage arising from:
•mechanical damage which is the user's fault, caused by road accidents,
•by inappropriate use, adjustment or maintenance, use of the slurry tanker for
purposes other than those for which it is intended,
•use of damaged machine,
•repairs carried out by unauthorised persons, improperly carried out repairs,
•making unauthorised alterations to rotary rake's design,
the user will lose the right to warranty service.
TIP
Demand that the seller care ully and precisely ills out the Warranty Book and warranty
repair coupons. A missing date o purchase or sale point stamp, may make the user
ineligible or any warranty repair or re und.
The user is obliged to report immediately on noticing any wear in the paint coating or traces
of corrosion, and to have the faults rectified whether they are covered by the warranty or not.
For detailed Terms & Conditions of Warranty, please refer to the WARRANTY BOOK
attached to each machine.

SECTION 1 Pronar ZKP800
1.7
1.5 TRANSPORT
To save space rotary rake is partially dismantled for shipment. By carrying several operations
it can be ready for normal operation.
ATTENTION!
When transporting independently, the user must care ully read this operator's manual
and observe its recommendations. When being transported on a motor vehicle the rotary
rake must be mounted on the vehicle's plat orm in accordance with the transport sa ety
requirements. The driver o the vehicle should take particular care while driving.
Supply to user takes place by transport vehicle. Transport of the rotary rake is permissible
connected to a tractor provided the tractor's driver familiarises himself with the machine
Operator's Manual and particularly with information concerning safety and principles of
connection and transport of rotary rake on public roads. Do NOT drive the tractor with rotary
rake connected when visibility is limited.
When loading and unloading the rotary rake, comply with the general principles of workplace
health and safety for reloading work. Persons operating reloading equipment must have the
qualifications required to operate these machines.
The rotary rake should be attached to lifting equipment in places shown on figure (1.2), i.e. to
transport lugs. Securing point is marked with information decal. It is recommended that
during transport of the machine the raking arms are dismantled. In the event that cable or
strap of transloading equipment may be caught by protruding rake elements placed in
transport position, dismantle them. When lifting the rotary rake take particular care due to the
possibility of tipping over the machine and the risk of injuries from protruding parts.

Pronar ZKP800 SECTION 1
1.8
FIG. 1.2 Rotary rake suspension points
DANGER
During loading, rotary rake should be placed in transport position. Extension arm should
be dismantled.
The machine should be attached firmly to the platform of the vehicle using straps or chains
fitted with a tightening mechanism. The fastening equipment used must have a valid safety