Understanding V-Rake Operation
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BALING AND RAKING HAY....ENDS IN TRAGEDY!! BALER CATCHES FIRE!
What happens here
From the tractor's seat, the presenter explains the basic operation of the V-rake. He points out a lever near his seat that controls the rake's movement. Actuating this lever causes the rake's arms to expand or contract. Two chains on the rake are used to support it during transport, preventing the raking wheels (tines) from dragging. These chains are unhooked once the rake is in the field and ready for operation.
Goal: Learn how the V-rake functions and how to prepare it for raking.
Tools and materials
- Hydraulic Control Lever — Controlling the V-rake's arm movement
- John Deere Tractor John Deere — Operating the V-rake
- New Holland V-Rake New Holland — The implement being operated
- Support Chains — Supporting the rake's arms during transport