Rankin 520 Operation, Service & Parts Manual - Set Up

DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT

Before assembling the PTO shaft, it is very important to check out that its number of revolutions and direction 

of rotation match those of the tractor. Also, read carefully the instruction manuals of the PTO shaft and the 

tractor's manufacturers. Before starting work, check the presence of the safety guards on the power takeoffs 

of the machine, of the PTO shaft and of the tractor. Check in particular that the safety guards cover the PTO 

shaft throughout its extension.

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When at their maximum extension, the safety guards' plastic

tubing shall overlap at least 1/3 of their length. When in their

maximum closing position, the minimum clearance allowed

shall be 3/4" (Fig. 1).

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Check out that the PTO shaft minimum and maximum length are the

ones required by the machine-tractor coupling. Should problems    

arise c

ontact your 

Rankin

 dealer. After installation, secure safety

guards both to the tractor and the machine using the special chains

and make sure that they pivot freely. If the PTO shaft is equipped    

with other safety devices, such as a slip clutch, be sure to install 

them on the working machine side. As for the PTO use and   

maintenance refer to the relevant booklet.

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These operations shall be made only on working ground

and only after having stopped the engine, disengaged the

PTO and pulled the parking brake. If necessary, lift the

machine from the ground, but in order to avoid risks for

people, place it on supports thus preventing any injuries 

that might be caused by its sudden fall.

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CHECKS PRIOR TO STARTING UP

Before starting the chipper check the following:

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The machine is properly connected.

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It is f rmly rested on the ground.

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The chipper is parallel to the ground in order to avoid major stress on the PTO.

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The knives are sharpened.

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The discharge tube is correctly mounted and positioned.

STARTING UP OF THE CHIPPER

When all setting up operations are completed, your machine is ready to be used.

At this point it is possible to engage the PTO and work the machine at full capacity.

SET UP

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Fig. 1