LELY HIBISCUS 655 SD Operator's Manual

LELY HIBISCUS 655 SD

Twin-rotor rake

Operator Manual

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WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS

Upon delivery, the dealer and the customer must sign off a delivery
document and register the machine. Warranty only applies if the
machine is registered.

Excluded from the warranty are damage, loss and any cost or expenses
due to:

• Abnormal use of the equipment which is not according to the
specifications and the instructions stated in the Operator Manual

• Intervention by technicians other than authorized Lely service
personnel or technicians who have Lely’s approval to perform
certain tasks

• Modification done by the operator or third parties without Lely's
foreknowledge and/or authorization

• Incidents such as vermin, freezing, ice, fire, lightning, flood,
inundation or any other form of excessive water

• Cleaning agents

• Force majeure and accidents caused by the user or third parties

• Consequential damage

Warranty does not apply to consequential damage which does not
involve the machine itself. Further see the terms of delivery and the

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LIST OF INCLUDED AMENDMENTS

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Date (yy/
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PREFACE

Manual Contents

Welcome to this Lely manual. This manual contains the technical
information, operating instructions, maintenance procedures and
troubleshooting information for the Lely Hibiscus 655 SD.

The information in this manual is for operators.

Study and understand this information thoroughly before you operate
the Lely Hibiscus 655 SD. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
damage to equipment. Please consult your local Lely service provider if
you do not understand the information in this manual, or if you need
additional information.

The instructions, figures, and specifications in this manual are based on
the information that was available at the time of publication. Because
Lely continuously innovates its products, your Hibiscus may have
improvements, features or options that are not described in this manual.

All information in this manual is compiled with care. Despite all this, Lely
cannot guarantee that the manual is free of errors in all translations.
Therefore, if you have any comments, please send your feedback to us by
e-mail ([e-mail]). Mention the document number and the page
number.

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Applicability

This manual only applies to this model:

Model Type number

Lely Hibiscus 655 SD

Standard Torque Loading of Parts

All the nuts, bolts and screws used on the machine are torque tightened
to standard torque loadings applicable to the construction materials
used.

If a part has a non-standard torque loading, it is specified in the
applicable part of the manual.

Registration

The type and serial number plate of the Lely Hibiscus 655 SD is attached
to the front of the drawbar above the pivot point of the three-point
hitch. Always include the type and serial number of your product, when
you contact your local Lely service provider or when you order spare
parts.

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We suggest that you complete the table below with the type and serial
number of your Hibiscus. This makes sure that you can easily find the
information.

Type number

Serial
number

Figure 1. Type and serial number plate

Left, Right, Rear and Front

The positions left, right, rear and front in this manual refer to either:

• The Hibiscus as seen in the driving direction.

• The particular component, as seen when standing in front of it.

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Table of Contents

1 THE LELY HIBISCUS RAKE .......... . . . . . . . . .............. . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . .............1-1

1.1 The Lely Hibiscus 655 SD .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . 1-1

1.2 Intended Use . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 1-1

1.3 Foreseeable Misuse . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-1

2 SAFETY .......... . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . ................. . . . . . . . ...........2-1

2.1 Signal Icons ... . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . 2-1

2.2 Safety Instructions . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 2-1

2.2.1 Operating Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.2.2 Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.2.3 Public Road Transport Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.2.4 Explanation of the Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.2.5 Explanation of remaining Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.2.6 Position of the Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.2.7 Maintenance of Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

3 SPECIFICATIONS ....... . . . . . . . ................. . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . ....3-1

4 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . .............. . . . . . . . . ...............4-1

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4.1 Lely Hibiscus 655 SD ... . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . 4-1

4.2 Spare Wheel with Support (optional) .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 4-2

5 FIRST USE .. . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . ............... . . . .5-1

5.1 Adjust the Length of the PTO Shaft . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 5-1

5.2 Adjust the Hibiscus during First Use .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 5-2

6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . ................ . . . . . . . . .............. . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . .6-1

6.1 Before operating the Hibiscus . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-1

6.2 Connect the Hibiscus to the Tractor .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. 6-2

6.3 Put the Hibiscus into the Transport Position . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . 6-4

6.4 Put the Hibiscus into the Working Position .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . 6-7

6.5 Lift the Rotors to turn on Headlands . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. 6-9

6.6 Start raking . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. 6-9

6.7 Stop raking . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 6-10

6.8 Take the Hibiscus out of Operation . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 6-10

6.9 Disconnect the Hibiscus from the Tractor .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 6-11

7 ADJUSTMENT . . . . . ................ . . . . . . . . .............. . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . ................7-1

7.1 Adjust the Swath Width ... . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 7-1

7.2 Adjust the Working Height . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . 7-2

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7.3 Adjust the Cam Track .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 7-5

7.4 Adjust the lifting and lowering Speed . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 7-6

8 MAINTENANCE ............ . . . . . . . . .............. . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . .8-1

8.1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. 8-1

8.2 Preventive Maintenance Procedures . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 8-3

8.2.1 Tighten the Nuts of the Transport Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8.2.2 Lubricate the PTO Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

8.2.3 Lubricate the Bearing Blocks of the PTO Exension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

8.2.4 Lubricate the Gearbox of the Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

8.2.5 Lubricate the lower Rotor Wheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

8.2.6 Apply Grease to the remaining Grease Nipples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

8.2.7 Lubricate the Transport Wheel Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

8.2.8 Lubricate the Cam Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

8.2.9 Lubricate the Tine Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

8.2.10 Change the Oil of the Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

8.2.11 Torque tighten the Nuts of the Tine Arm Carriage Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

8.2.12 Make sure the Tyres have the correct Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

8.2.13 Clean the Hibiscus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

8.3 Corrective Maintenance Procedures .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . 8-18

8.3.1 Replace the Tine(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

8.3.2 Replace the Tine Arm(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

8.3.3 Replace a Rotor Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21

8.3.4 Replace a Transport Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23

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9 TROUBLESHOOTING .............. . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . .............. . . . . . . . . ...............9-1

10 DISPOSAL . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . ................. . . . . . . . ............... . 10-1

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1 THE LELY HIBISCUS RAKE

1.1 The Lely Hibiscus 655 SD

Only use the rake for its intended purpose!

The Lely Hibiscus 655 SD is a pull-type, twin-rotor cam rake for side
delivery. The rake is equipped with 2 rotors with 11 tine arms, each
equipped with 4 double tines.
The tines provide a clean sweep and move the grass to the left side in an
airy swath.

The rotors of the Lely Hibiscus 655 SD rake are fitted to the carriage by
means of a 3-D system, allowing them to follow ground contours
independently of the carriage.

The 4-wheel assembly ensures excellent raking when working in
undulating fields as well.
The transport wheels of the machine are fitted with wheel steering as
standard, which ensures that the machine follows the tractor in the same
tracks.

1.2 Intended Use

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The Lely Hibiscus 655 SD is designed to be used as a rake pulled and
powered by a tractor.

The rake has been built exclusively for raking grass, hay and straw lying
on the ground of an agricultural field (= proper use). Usage going
beyond that does not constitute proper use. The manufacturer is not
liable for damage resulting from improper use; the operator only bears
the risk.

Intended uses also implies that the instructions and rules prescribed by
the manufacturer are observed.

1.3 Foreseeable Misuse

The rake must not be operated when stationary or outside an
agricultural field.

The rake must not be used for raking organic waste or hard materials
such as stones.

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2 SAFETY

2.1 Signal Icons

This chapter contains safety instructions you must obey when you use or
do maintenance on your Lely Hibiscus. It also explains the safety decals on
the Lely Hibiscus.

Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with
the safety messages. The signal word for each message uses the following
guidelines:

Danger: indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

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2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or product or
property damage.

Note: this shows extra information that may help the reader.

YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your
machine. YOU must make sure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work in the vicinity of the machine knows all the
related SAFETY information in this manual.

YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices protect you and the
people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety
program. Make sure that EVERYONE who operates, maintains or works
near the machine obeys the safety precautions. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.

• Owners must train operators before they operate the machine. This
training must be repeated at least annually.

SAFETY 2-1

• The operator must read, understand and obey all safety and

• A person who has not read and understood all safety and

• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized

• Only use approved spare parts and make sure that they are only

2.2.1 Operating Safety

• Use the Hibiscus only for the purpose for which it was designed,

• Obey all warnings on the machine.

• The Hibiscus must only be operated by trained persons.

• Make sure all safety guards and protection devices are installed

• Keep people and objects away from moving parts.

• Make sure to keep persons away from the hitch of the tractor.

• Keep safe distance from people when operating the Hibiscus. This

• If a person comes near the Hibiscus, stop the tractor and disengage

operating instructions in the manual.

operating instructions is not permitted to operate the machine.

modification may impair the function and/or safety and could
affect the life of the equipment and persons.

installed by authorized technicians.

namely raking grass, hay and straw.

and function correctly.

is especially important when you work near or on areas that are
accessible to the public.

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the PTO.

• Always use a tractor with a cabin.

• Make sure the cabin of the tractor is closed during operation of the

Hibiscus to avoid injuries from flying objects and to reduce the
noise level. Exposure to high noise levels can cause hearing loss.

• Make sure there are no objects in the field that could be thrown up
by the Hibiscus before you operate the Hibiscus.

• Obey local legislation when you drive on a public road.

• Use flashing lights or other safety signs, when necessary.

• Do not stand on the Hibiscus.

• Depressurise the hydraulic system before you connect or disconnect

hydraulic hoses.

• Use protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and ear protectors, if
necessary.

• When connecting the hydraulic hoses and/or operating the
hydraulic systems of the Hibiscus, make sure that the headstock of
the Hibiscus is connected to the tractor. If the Hibiscus is not
connected to the tractor, the Hibiscus may turn over during
operating the hydraulic systems.

2-2 SAFETY

• Always keep a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) between the

2.2.2 Maintenance Safety

• Before doing maintenance on the Hibiscus, always take the

• Use protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and ear protectors, if

• Only use genuine LELY parts.

• Do not work on the hydraulic system.

• Clean or replace the safety decals regularly so that they can be read

• Examine hoses regularly for signs of leakage or damage. Fine jets

• As a hydraulic cylinder is kept open by the accumulator pressure it

Hibiscus and electrical power lines, especially when moving the
Hibiscus to the working position or to the transport position.

machine out of operation (see page 6-10).

necessary.

at all times.

of hydraulic fluid can penetrate the skin. Never use your fingers or
face to check for leaks. If affected by hydraulic fluid seek medical
help immediately. Have any worn or damaged hoses replaced
immediately by a certified technician.

will be necessary to release this before removing the accumulator
or working on the hydraulic cylinder. Otherwise injury may occur.
This procedure must be done by a certified technician.

• All hydraulic hoses must be replaced every 6 years by a certified

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2.2.3 Public Road Transport Safety

Before / when driving on public roads:

• Always connect the safety chains crosswise between the Hibiscus

• Remove loose objects that may fall of the Hibiscus, such as stones

• Make sure approved tyre types are installed on the Hibiscus. Use of

• Always keep a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) between the

• Mind the length, width and height of the Hibiscus-tractor

technician.

and the tractor . Make sure the length of the safety chains is
adjusted to avoid that the headstock of the Hibiscus touches the
ground if the towing device breaks. Make sure the safety chains
can not touch the PTO shaft, especially when you make a turn with
the Hibiscus.

or pieces of clay.

not approved tyre types can cause dangerous situations. Re-tighten
the transport wheels nuts after the prescribed working hours or
driven distance. Make sure the tyres have the correct pressure. Do
not over-inflate tyres.

Hibiscus and electrical power lines.

combination.

• Make sure the plug of the lighting cable is connected to the tractor
socket and the lights operate correctly.

SAFETY 2-3

• Make sure the markings and lights on the Hibiscus are not covered
with dirt.

• If required by local legislation install the rear marking plate for
slow moving vehicles (SMV) on the Hibiscus.

• If required by local legislation install the license plate on the
Hibiscus.

• Keep safe distance from other traffic.

• Respect the maximum transport speed (design speed) of the towed

Hibiscus.

• Obey local legislation when you drive on a public road.

2.2.4 Explanation of the Safety Decals

No.

Decal Explanation

1

Danger: Folding parts

Keep away from the folding areas of parts.

2

Danger: Turning parts

Keep away from all turning parts unless they are locked and cannot
move.

3

Danger: Moving parts

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Keep away from all moving parts unless they are locked and cannot
move.

4

Warning: Maximum operating speed

Never operate the Hibiscus at a PTO speed of more than 540 rpm.

2-4 SAFETY

No.

Decal Explanation

5

Caution: Read manual

Read the operator's manual carefully before you operate the Hibiscus.

6

Danger: Moving or rotating parts

Read the operating instructions for the PTO shaft. Always use the correct
safety precautions and protection when you operate the PTO shaft.

2.2.5 Explanation of remaining Decals

Decal Explanation

Note: Grease point

This indicates a grease point, read the operator manual for maintenance
instructions.

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Note: working instructions

This indicates the adjustment of the tine height to the soil by turning the
winding handle (+ = increases the height and - = decreases the height).

Note: working instructions

Make sure to tighten the nut or bolt to 110 Nm every 50 working hours. Use a
calibrated torque wrench. Obey the instructions in the manual.

SAFETY 2-5

2.2.6 Position of the Safety Decals

Figure 2. Position of the safety decals

KEY:

1. ‘Danger: Folding parts’ decal - 2. ‘Danger: Turning parts’ decal - 3. ‘Danger: Moving
parts’ decal - 4. ‘Warning: Maximum operating speed’ decal - 5. ‘Caution: Read manual’
decal - 6. ‘Danger: Moving or rotating parts’ decal

2.2.7 Maintenance of Safety Decals

Safety decals show important and useful information that will help you
to safely operate and maintain the machine.

Obey the instructions below to make sure that all the decals stay in the
correct position and condition.

• Keep the safety decals clean and legible at all times. Clean the
safety decals with soap and water. Do not use mineral spirits,
abrasive cleaners or other similar agents that may damage the
safety decals.

• Replace safety decals that are missing or that are illegible.

• Safety decals can be purchased from your local Lely service

provider.

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2-6 SAFETY

3 SPECIFICATIONS

Lely Hibiscus 655 SD

Working width

Transport width

Transport height

Transport length

Diameter of rotor (incl. tine
arms)

Number of tine arms

Number of tines/tine arm

Swath width

Linkage

Hydraulic connections

PTO speed

Overload security 2x K33 radial pin clutch

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Operating speed

5.80 - 6.50 m (19.02 - 21.32 ft)

2.60 m (8.53 ft)

3.85 m (12.63 ft)

8.10 m (26.57 ft)

3.20 m (10.49 ft)

2 x 11

4 double tines

1.20 - 1.50 m (3.39 - 4.92 ft)

category II

• 1 single-acting valve with floating position

• 1 double-acting valve

(max. oil pressure 210 bar (3045 Psi))

450 - 500 rpm, max. 540 rpm

max. 12.5 km/h (7.8 mph)

Transport speed max. 40 km/h (25 mph)

Tyre size rotor wheels 16/6.5-8 (6 ply)

Tyre working pressure rotor
wheels

Tyre size transport wheels 10/75-15.3 (10 ply)

Tyre max. load transport
wheels

Tyre working pressure
transport wheels

Tyre max. pressure transport
wheels

Tyre speed symbol transport
wheels

Power required 48 kW

Weight approximately 2225 kg (4905 lb)

Weight on axle

1.9 bar (27.6 Psi)

1550 kg (3417 lb)

3 bar (43 Psi)

5.2 bar (75.4 Psi)

A8

(65 HP)

1180 kg (2601 lb)

Specifications 3-1

Lely Hibiscus 655 SD

Weight on headstock 1045 kg (2304 lb)

Noise emission in accordance
with EN-ISO 4871. Emission
sound pressure level (LpA)

< 70 dB

All details are without engagement and may be altered without prior
notice.

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3-2 Specifications

4 DESCRIPTION

4.1 Lely Hibiscus 655 SD

The Lely Hibiscus 655 SD is a pull type twin rotor rake to rake grass, hay
and straw.

The Hibiscus has:

• Two rotors

• Cam track

• Steering device

• Hydraulic system

• Electric system

• Working height adjustment system

• Protective covers

• Wheel wedges

Rotors

The two rotors (6) (see figure 3 on page 4-2) both have 11 tine arms, each
with four double tines per arm. The tines provide a clean sweep and
move the grass to the left side of the machine in a fluffy swath. The
rotors can be lifted into the headland position. The front rotor is lifted

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first, followed by the rear rotor to enable the operator to drive into
headlands without having to wait or slow down. The rotors are
suspended by means of a 3D system and ground contour following by
each rotor is supported by the four wheel assembly.

Cam track

The adjustable cam track determines the pick and release moment of the
crop.

Steering device

The steering device (5) makes the Hibiscus operate as a trailer. The
Hibiscus can continue raking when it makes a turn.

Hydraulic system

The hydraulic system moves the Hibiscus into the following positions:

• From the transport position to the working position and reverse.

• To the headland position. To turn on headlands.

The hydraulic system has connections for 1 single-acting valve with
floating position and 1 double-acting valve. The maximum oil pressure is
210 bar (3045 Psi).

Electric system

The electric system has a lighting cable that must be connected to the
tractor socket to make sure the lighting is operating correctly.

DESCRIPTION 4-1

Working height adjustment system

The Hibiscus has a winding handle (2) to adjust the working height of the
tines. The tines should only just touch the ground. The working height
can be adjusted roughly by the position of the rotor wheels and shims at
the pivot points.

Protective covers

The Hibiscus has a set of protective covers (12) that must be installed on
the tines before driving on public roads.

Wheel wedges

The Hibiscus has two wheel wedges (8) that must be placed against the
transport wheels to prevent the machine from rolling away accidentally
when it is out of operation.

Figure 3. Main components

KEY:

1. Safety guard - 2. Working height adjustment (winding handle) - 3. Tine - 4. Transport
wheel - 5. Steering device - 6. Rotor - 7. Rotor wheel - 8. Wheel wedge - 9. Parking jack -

10. PTO shaft - 11. Headstock - 12. Protective covers

4.2 Spare Wheel with Support (optional)

To enable a flat tyre to be mended quickly in the field, the Hibiscus rake
can be fitted with a support for a spare wheel.

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4-2 DESCRIPTION