Repossi RA RAKE 12+12 VS Operating instructions

USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
“Translation of original Instructions”
WHEEL RAKE
Model: RA RAKE 12+12 VS – 14+14 VS
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Please read this manual carefully before using the machine
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INDEX
-1- ABOUT THIS MANUAL ................................................................................ 4
1.1 Manual updates ................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Copyright ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 CE Marking and identification of the machine ................................................................. 5
1.4 Information about the machine ........................................................................................
1.5 Noise level ....................................................................................................................... 12
1. Storage ............................................................................................................................ 13
1.7 First use or use after a long period of storage ................................................................ 14
1.8 Decommissioning ............................................................................................................ 14
1.9 Safety and accident prevention instructions................................................................... 15
1.10 Safety signs ..................................................................................................................... 17
-2- HANDLIN AND TRANSPORT .................................................................... 24
-3- transport on public roads ......................................................................... 26
-4- MACHINE OPERATION .............................................................................. 28
4.1 Controls and instruments ................................................................................................ 29
4.2 Visibility ........................................................................................................................... 29
-5- HITCHIN THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR AND CHAN IN SET-UP ........ 30
5.1 Hitching the machine to the tractor ............................................................................... 30
5.2 Set-up for road transport ................................................................................................ 32
5.3 Set-up for work in fields .................................................................................................. 37
-6- USE OF THE MACHINE .............................................................................. 43
.1 First use of the machine .................................................................................................. 43
.2 Working process.............................................................................................................. 45
.3 Adjusting the working speed .......................................................................................... 4
.4 Stopping the machine ..................................................................................................... 4
.5 Unhitching the machine from the tractor ....................................................................... 4
-7- SETTIN S ................................................................................................. 48
7.1 Adjusting the working speed .......................................................................................... 48
7.2 Working height adjustment ............................................................................................ 48
-8- MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 51
8.1 Maintenance work which can be carried out by the operator ....................................... 53
8.2 Greasing .......................................................................................................................... 54
8.3 Hydraulic system ............................................................................................................. 5
8.4 Check for tool wear ......................................................................................................... 57
8.5 Replacing tools ................................................................................................................ 57
8. Machine cleaning ............................................................................................................ 59
-9- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE........................................................................ 60
-10- TROUBLESHOOTIN ................................................................................. 61
-11- SPARE PARTS............................................................................................ 62
-12- WARRANTY .............................................................................................. 62
-13- NOTES ...................................................................................................... 63
Rev. 2.04/21

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Dear farmer, we are delighted you have chosen this Wheel Rake and thank you for purchasing a
Repossi Macchine Agricole achine. In our capacity as far ing technology partner, we are able to
offer you high quality and perfor ance, along with a reliable service. Please read this instruction
anual and bear in ind the infor ation it contains. By doing so, you will avoid accidents, you will
be covered by the anufacturer's warranty, and the achine will always be in working order and
ready for use.
CE Marking
The CE arking, which the anufacturer is obliged to place on the achine, attests
its co pliance with the European Union achinery directive and other specific
directives.
Declaration of Conformity
By signing the Declaration of Confor ity, the anufacturer declares that the achinery it arkets
co plies with all the essential safety and health require ents prescribed by the EU regulations in
force.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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ESSENTIAL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
This anual describes how the star rake operates and provides instructions on how to use it, and
how to carry out routine and special aintenance on it.
For ease of reference, this anual is organized into easily identifiable chapters.
The infor ation contained in this anual is intended for a professional user, who ust have specific
knowledge on how to use the achine, and ust be authorized, instructed and properly trained.
The use of original spare parts and accessories is reco ended. In addition to invalidating the
warranty, non-original parts ay be dangerous and reduce the life and perfor ance of the achine.
If the achine is passed on or sold, this anual ust always be handed over with the achine. If
the anual is da aged or lost, a copy ust be requested fro the achine anufacturer, one of
their dealers or the previous owner. The anual should be considered an integral part of the
achine and ust be kept with it until the achine is co pletely deco issioned.

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-1- ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This anual shall be considered an integral part of the achine and ust be kept with it if it is
resold, until it is co plete deco issioned.
If the anual is lost or da aged, request a copy fro the anufacturer or a local dealer.
The achine is fitted with pictogra s, which the operator is responsible for keeping perfectly visible
and replacing when they are no longer legible.
This symbol is found besides topics to which you must pay utmost attention.
The EC Declaration of Confor ity is included in this anual.
You ay find that so e of the devices described in this anual are not found on your achine,
depending on the equip ent you chose and the arket for which the achine is intended.
You ay also find that so e of the parts were re oved fro the achine for the photographs taken
for this anual to ake the illustrations clearer.
This anual consists of 64 pages.
1.1 Manual updates
The infor ation, descriptions and illustrations contained in this anual reflect the state of the art
at the ti e the achine was placed on the arket.
The anufacturer reserves the right to ake changes to the achines at any ti e for technical or
co ercial reasons. These changes do not oblige the anufacturer to alter the achines sold up
to that o ent, nor to consider this anual as not fit for purpose.
Any additional sections the anufacturer dee s fit to provide at a later date shall be kept together
with this anual and considered an integral part thereof.

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1.2 Copyright
The achine anufacturer holds the copyright on this anual. The anual contains texts, drawings
and illustrations of a technical nature which shall not be disclosed or passed on to third parties, in
whole or in part, without the written consent of the achine anufacturer.
1. CE Marking and identification of the machine
The identification plate (see Figure 1), shown below, is found on the right-hand side of the ain
fra e (see Figure 2).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Identification plate

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1.4 Information about the machine
1.4.1 Intended uses
The RA-RAKE wheel rake has been designed exclusively for use in agriculture, for hay aking, swath
for ation and forage turning.
The achine is towed by a tractor by eans of a two point hitch attached to the lift bars.
The working parts are driven by friction on the rear idler wheels which, as the tractor oves
forward, rotate and allow the forage to be collected by the front idler wheels which start to rotate.
This achine is not suitable for use in industries other than in agriculture.
The achine ust be operated by a single person who ust drive the tractor.
The achine operator ust be fa iliar with all the instructions in this anual.
The achine has been designed and built to operate outdoors, so its perfor ance is not affected
by the weather.
Any use of the machine in any ways other than those indicated above shall be
considered unauthorized and dangerous.

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1.4.2 Description
The wheel rake works like a rake with continuous central delivery. Its ain function in hay aking is
to for and turn swaths.
The achine has 6+6 ( od. 12+12 VS) or 7+7 ( od. 14+14 VS) double star wheels fitted with rake
tines, ounted on two load-bearing fra es, which are in turn supported by a central fra e.
The wheel rake (also referred to as the achine) consists essentially of (see Figure 3):
1 - A syste for connecting to a tractor by eans of a two-point hitch which is connected to
the achine steering syste .
2 - A set of double star wheels with horizontal axle.
3 - A ain fra e.
4 - Two raking unit fra es.
5 - Hydraulic cylinders.
6 - A support device for when the achine is parked.
7 - Rear wheels for steering.
Figure 3