Rake & Tedder Maintenance Checklist
A maintenance checklist for hay rakes and tedders, helping owners check tines, bearings, gearboxes, and drives before the haying season starts.
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What is on this checklist
- Tines are straight and not broken
- Tine bolts and clips are tight
- Bearings and wheel hubs checked
- Gearbox oil level and leaks checked
- PTO shaft and shields intact
- Hydraulic hoses and cylinders checked
- Tires or wheels in good shape
- Grease fittings serviced
- Transport lock and lights work
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
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