etmountianman71
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For the experts-
This is my second year to using a v-rake ( Agco 1508 8 wheel) and I am learning how to rake with it effeciently. Love how much time it saves, especially for my dad raking while I am at work. Trying to make things easier for him as he gets older (he will be 77 in July).
Now the issues:
rake wheels- my two front wheels do not turn as needed (they are free, nothing wrong with bearings) but seem to drag more than turn. I have adjusted the height from the drawbar and how the arms are lowered, keeping only about two inces of the tines on the ground.
clumping- I have also noticed that I am getting clumping of hay between the wheels (different types of grass hay and different fields- thick or thin). I have tried raking slower and faster but seem to find the same issue (level ground or hilly).
Any suggestions as I do not want to go away from the advantages of the v-rake.
This is my second year to using a v-rake ( Agco 1508 8 wheel) and I am learning how to rake with it effeciently. Love how much time it saves, especially for my dad raking while I am at work. Trying to make things easier for him as he gets older (he will be 77 in July).
Now the issues:
rake wheels- my two front wheels do not turn as needed (they are free, nothing wrong with bearings) but seem to drag more than turn. I have adjusted the height from the drawbar and how the arms are lowered, keeping only about two inces of the tines on the ground.
clumping- I have also noticed that I am getting clumping of hay between the wheels (different types of grass hay and different fields- thick or thin). I have tried raking slower and faster but seem to find the same issue (level ground or hilly).
Any suggestions as I do not want to go away from the advantages of the v-rake.