BEFCO DR0-308, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...BEFCO Operator s Manual HAY EQUIPMENT Windrower Rakes DR0 308 DRP 308 The operator s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine Manual 960 176B February 2019...

Page 2: ...r each have been selected using the following guidelines DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially h...

Page 3: ...11 Transporting 20 3 10 Removing Windrower Rake from Tractor 19 3 09 Uneven Terrain 17 3 08 Operating Techniques 16 3 07 Working Speed 15 3 06 Start Up 14 3 05 Attaching to the Tractor 13 3 04 Pre Op...

Page 4: ...hardware is metric Use only metric tools on metric hardware Other tools that do not fit properly can slip and cause injury CAUTION Right hand and left hand sides of the implement are determined by fa...

Page 5: ...ormal maintenance or repairs for accidents or improper use and related labor will be borne by the owner 1 02 Model and Serial Number ID Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the model and the s...

Page 6: ...rtain that the operator prior to operating reads and understands the operator s manuals and is instructed in safe and proper use 2 01 Preparation 1 Before operating equipment read and understand the o...

Page 7: ...til tines have come to a complete stop 8 To park the vehicle safely stop vehicle on a level surface not on a slope disengage PTO engage the parking brake stop the engine remove the key and wait for en...

Page 8: ...Fig 2 Safety decals implement replace immediately if damaged SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 BEFCO WINDROWER RAKES OPERATOR S MANUAL right side left side...

Page 9: ...Safety decals driveline replace immediately if damaged SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9 BEFCO WINDROWER RAKES OPERATOR S MANUAL placed on outer shield placed on outer tube...

Page 10: ...ollowing with great care the safety instructions laid out in this manual 1 The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be prevented by mechanical means or product design All o...

Page 11: ...ert for holes rocks and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards Keep away from drop offs 17 Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside over rough ground and...

Page 12: ...in 2 2 Nut ES M16 2 2 Inner wheel cover 2 2 Outer wheel cover Hardware bag contains the following 1 Already assembled Guard retainer 1 2 Support stand 2 2 Safety guard 1 Driveline B2x1300 LW2 1 Drivel...

Page 13: ...e supplied roll pins Install the eight tine arms into the tine arm bushings on the gearbox and secure them with lynch pins see fig 4 3 04 Pre Operational Check IMPORTANT Check each of the following ca...

Page 14: ...rrect It is important to strictly follow the safety guidelines and instructions laid out in the tractor s operator s manual To attach the windrower rake to the tractor do the following 1 On windrower...

Page 15: ...ailures see fig 5 An improperly set hitch could subject the driveline s universal joints to undue stress The drawbar should be centered under the PTO shaft and secured so it cannot swing in either dir...

Page 16: ...ld be changed before starting 7 Checking that there is no wire weed grass or other material wrapped around rotors or tines 8 Checking to see if front weights need to be added to the tractor in order t...

Page 17: ...Adjust the working height of the tines by turning the height adjustment lever on top of the gearbox Turning lever clockwise will raise the tines while turning the lever counterclockwise will lower the...

Page 18: ...windrow will be see fig 8 If the crop was mowed with a sickle bar mower operate the windrower rake in the same direction the crop was mowed If the crop was mowed with a rotary mower best results are o...

Page 19: ...n uneven terrain 1 In extremely uneven terrain rear wheel weights front tractor weights and or tire ballast should be used to improve stability 2 Observe the type of terrain and develop a safe working...

Page 20: ...carefully drive tractor away from rake 3 11 Transporting CAUTION Make sure PTO is disengaged and windrower rake tines have stopped turning before transporting windrower rake Do not tow tractor and win...

Page 21: ...iner 9 On three point windrower rake model DR0 308 should not be lifted over 14 16 from the ground during transport 10 On pull type windrower rake model DRP 308 install a safety chain between tractor...

Page 22: ...ent have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance 6 Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely 7 Always use personal protection devices such as eye hand and heari...

Page 23: ...sen Hourly or whenever an obstacle is hit Check the conditions of the tines joints rotors and gearboxes Every 8 hours 1 Lubricate driveline Apply two or three shots of grease to the driveline cross an...

Page 24: ...wo halves should be approximately 6 see fig 12 If determined that the driveline is too long follow these procedures to adjust the length 1 Separate the two driveline halves Connect one half to the tra...

Page 25: ...rt for your tractor contact your Authorized Company Dealer CAUTION Always work with the driveline as straight as possible This will prolong its life and that of its components It is advised not to wor...

Page 26: ...M16 212 287 150 203 97 132 11 5 8 223 302 152 206 97 131 2 M16 171 232 121 164 79 106 18 9 16 154 209 105 142 69 94 1 5 M14 154 208 109 147 70 95 12 9 16 144 195 98 133 62 84 2 M14 120 163 85 115 55 7...

Page 27: ...Remove the M12 elastic stop nut holding the tine and tine arm together 2 Remove the M12x60 bolt tine and spring clip 3 Replace tine and reassemble in reverse order 5 02 Suggested Spare Parts It is su...

Page 28: ...perfect condition for the start of the next season 6 Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit 7 Do not park or store equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods...

Page 29: ...oo low Forage crop gets dirty Select slower working speed Adjust working pattern10 Replace tines11 Dense or humid working conditions Incorrect working pattern Worn or broken tines Forage crop not bein...

Page 30: ...ng of bearings Operator s Manual Review the Operator s Manual with the customer Explain the following Warranty Safe operation and service Correct machine installation and operation Daily and periodic...

Page 31: ...r performance of any warranty on the Company s Machine are those set forth herein In no event will the dealer the Company or any company affiliated with the Company be liable for a Injuries or damages...

Page 32: ...hop It is assumed that the dealer has the appropriate general and special tools to service the Machine Time required for replacement of knives oil grease and to remove excessive dirt from the Machine...

Page 33: ...and understand clearly that there were and are no other representations of warranties either expressed or implied made by anyone I have been advised on proper operation maintenance and lubrication pr...

Page 34: ...Cut along this line Sender Fold here BEFCO Inc Warranty Department P O Box 6036 Rocky Mount NC 27802 6036 Place stamp here...

Page 35: ...BEFCO Parts Manual HAY EQUIPMENT Windrower Rakes DR0 308 DRP 308 Parts Manual 02 2019 DR0 308 DRP 308 BEFCO DR0 308 DRP 308 US lwp Printed on January 24 2019...

Page 36: ...WINDROWER RAKES FRAME OPERATOR S MANUAL DR0 308 PARTS MANUAL 36 BEFCO 02 2015...

Page 37: ...guard 503 580B 26 16 Roll pin 12x50 005 0204 25 2 Washer flat 25 N 000 2298 24 2 Support stand 503 076B 23 10 Lock pin 503 581B 22 2 Pin 28x200 6500371D 21 1 Frame DR0 308 503 576B 20 1 Hairpin cotte...

Page 38: ...WINDROWER RAKES FRAME OPERATOR S MANUAL DR0 308 PARTS MANUAL 38 BEFCO 02 2015...

Page 39: ...50 109B 2 Washer flat 12 W 000 2265 62 2 Washer flat 31 N 006 6039 61 2 Bolt HH M10 1 50x60 C8 8 Z P 001 4477 60 2 Spacer 503 587B 59 2 Spring 503 588B 58 1 Guard retainer 503 586B 57 1 Roll pin 6x32...

Page 40: ...WINDROWER RAKES FRAME OPERATOR S MANUAL DRP 308 PARTS MANUAL 40 BEFCO 02 2015...

Page 41: ...C8 8 Z P 003 0285 27 1 Bolt HH M10 1 50x100 C8 8 Z P 009 0269 26 1 Drawbar 503 447B 25 2 Pin wire lock 3 8 x2 50 Z 501 684B 24 1 Support stand 503 448B 23 10 Lock pin 503 581B 22 1 Pin 25x90 503 451B...

Page 42: ...WINDROWER RAKES FRAME OPERATOR S MANUAL DRP 308 PARTS MANUAL 42 BEFCO 02 2015...

Page 43: ...ts 950 494B 1 Decal Danger PTO 950 109B 16 Roll pin 12x50 005 0204 61 2 Bolt HH M10 1 50x60 C8 8 Z P 001 4477 60 2 Spacer 503 587B 59 2 Spring 503 588B 58 1 Guard retainer 503 586B 57 2 Shim 17x24x1 5...

Page 44: ...WINDROWER RAKES GEARBOX COMER OPERATOR S MANUAL DR0 308 DRP 308 PARTS MANUAL 44 BEFCO 08 2010...

Page 45: ...nap ring inner 72 002 5329 20 1 Snap ring outer 35 004 2122 19 1 Pinion gear Z10 M3 55 504 017B 18 1 Oil seal 35x72x10 003 0211 17 1 Bearing 6207 002 5332 16 1 Spacer mylar 49x71 7x0 2 502 494B 15 2 S...

Page 46: ...WINDROWER RAKES GEARBOX BERTUZZO OPERATOR S MANUAL DR0 308A DRP 308A PARTS MANUAL 46 BEFCO 08 2010...

Page 47: ...er 50 503 515B 17 2 Snap ring outer 50 002 5115 16 1 Snap ring outer 35 004 2122 15 1 Snap ring inner 72 002 5329 14 1 Needle bearing 20x26x16 502 492B 13 1 Bearing 6210 009 1202 12 1 Bearing 6310 ZZ...

Page 48: ...B 37 1 Ratchet torque limiter LW1x01 90101S60B 30 1 Yoke inner tube B1 1701029C 21 1 Roll pin 8x40 002 9247 14 1 Inner tube B1 26x3 5 81263100B 13 1 Outer tube B1 33x2 6 81322100B 12 1 Roll pin 8x50 0...

Page 49: ...B 37 1 Ratchet torque limiter LW2x02 1622250C 30 1 Yoke inner tube B2 08002011B 21 1 Roll pin 8x50 002 6342 14 1 Inner tube B2 29x4 120 113E 13 1 Outer tube B2 36x3 2 120 213E 12 1 Roll pin 8x55 000 8...

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Page 51: ...tails in this manual without the expressed written permission of the Company Technical information provided in this manual is approximate the Company reserves the right to modify or improve the models...

Page 52: ...BEFCO DR0 308 DRP 308 US lwp Printed in the USA January 24 2019 P O Box 6036 Rocky Mount NC 27802 6036 Tel 252 977 9920 Fax 252 977 9718 www befco com...