MODEL 8794
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8794 WHEEL RAKEOWNER/OPERATOR PARTS MANUAL APRIL 2001

Lewis M. Carter Mfg. Co. Inc. CALL: 1-800-332-8232 OR 229-524-2197 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 428 DONALSONVILLE, GA 39845 SHIPPING ADDRESS: HIGHWAY 84 WEST DONALSONVILLE, GA 39845 MACHINE IMPROVEMENTS The Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and improvements in the product at any time without notice. The Manufacturer shall not be obligated to incorporate such changes and improvements in products previously sold to any customer, nor shall the Manufacturer be obligated to replace previously sold products with customers incorporating such changes and improvements.

LMC 8794 RAKE OPERATOR’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SlJBJECT-^y&^;£^^ SAFETY MESSAGES 2-8 SHIPPING, UNLOADING SITE ASSEMBLY AND DELIVERY 10 PREDELIVERY AND DELIVERY LIST 11-14 SET-UP AND DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 15-18 BOLT CHECK LIST 19 JACK OPERATION, HITCHING, UNHITCHING 20 TRANSPORTING THE RAKE/RAKE TRANSPORT POSITION 22-23 MAIN FRAME , INSTALLATION OF POLY SLIDE BEARING, SHIM & HALF SHIM 24-25 PLACEMENT OF SHIMS & HALF SHIMS 26 TELESCOPING AXLE CYLINDER REMOVAL 27 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 28-29 WHEEL MOUNT ASSEMBLY 32-33 SPOOL & CHECK VALVE HYDRAULIC LINE ROUTING 36-37 SWING & LIFT CYLINDER...

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety symbol. When you see this, it means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! JJJDV^VyiTJLJU J- VUJU1V A • YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Follow recommended precautions and procedures. A signal word -DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION - is used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER indicates imminently hazardous situations that, DANGER if not avoided, will result in serious injury, or death. - WARNING indicates potentially hazardous situations that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury, or death. WARNING may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. WARNING...

Without the complete cooperation of the implement operator, no accident prevention program can be successful. The operator anticipating the results before an accident occurs and taking action to remedy the situation can prevent many accidents. No power driven equipment, whether it be for transportation or processing, whether it is used on the highway, in the field, or in the shop, can be safer than the person at the controls. If accidents are to be prevented, the operators who accept these responsibilities seriously will accomplish it. Elimination of careless acts and unsafe operation will...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Never connect hydraulic lines or operate any portion of the machine unless machine is hitched to tow vehicle or tractor. 2. Do not operate hydraulic systems when hydraulic leaks are present. 3. Never ride on the machine during transport or movement. 4. Always observe local traffic laws when transporting unit on public roads. 5. Always operate machine in a careful, controlled manner. 6. Personnel operating and working with this machinery and in any related duties must be properly trained and free of conditions or substances that may impair safety or good judgement. 7....

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 19. Stand clear of tongue, framework and tow vehicle or tractor when operating jack or working with hitch. Look around to be sure that if something slipped or accidentally moved that no harm would occur. 20. Always Lock brakes on tractor or towing vehicle, place in parking gear, and shut off tractor or vehicle before working with the rake jack or unhitching rake. 21. Do not attempt to use torch or welding arc around the machine when with the crop in the field, or around other flammable items. 22. Always wear proper safety attire for each usage condition or service...

SAFETY SIGNS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILTY Safety signs must be kept legible. Replace any safety sign that becomes illegible (unreadable) or is missing. Safety signs are supplied separately from equipment parts. It is the responsibility of the customer to purchase ands affix safety signs per the equipment manufacturer’s current recommendation, to any equipment part to be used during repair. When ordering new equipment parts to be used during repair, always be sure to order any safety sign(s) to be affixed to that part. Safety signs can be ordered for LMC components from: How to apply safety signs...

MAXIMUM FIELD OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: 15PSI DECALS and SAFETY SIGNS P/N 79-159-88 CAUTION KEEP LUGS TIGHT Location: These three decals are grouped together, facing outward, on the framework above each wheel. Location: Outwardly facing, on each side of the main frame, behind the main frame members that “Vee” outwards from the tongue. Location: Outwardly facing, on each side of the main frame members that “Vee” outwards from the tongue.

CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The table shown below gives correct torque values for various bolts and cap screws. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. METRIC MEASUREMENT NOTE: Bolts having locknuts with plated and wax finish should be tightened to approximately 50 percent of amounts shown in chart. 8

The LMC 8794 Rake is a crop driven rake used in many heavy and custom applications. The unitized frame is extended outward to each side for raking hay and retracted for transport to and from the field. The left-hand delivery and right hand delivery wheels are a crop driven method of moving hay into a windrow, the wheel speed is in relation to tractor ground speed. Controls for the rake can be either manually operated levers or an electric control panel. The operator keeps the rake control console handy for easy access while in the tractor seat. The following V-SETUP REFERENCE applies to the...

The LMC 8794 Rake is shipped in a partially assembly condition. Before hoisting any component from the truck or container, be sure that it is secured in a manner that will not allow accidental movement or falling. CAUTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE OR DELIVER THE RAKE, READ THE SAFETY SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. BE ESPECIALLY AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS: Always wear proper safety attire for each usage condition or service procedure. During unloading and assembly, always stand clear. Look around to be sure that if something slipped or accidentally moved that no harm would...