CIRCLE C EQUIPMENT, LLC

Golden Eagle
Wheel Rake
Owner's Manual

2016
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 To the Owner:
Congratulations on your purchase of the Golden Eagle Wheel Rake!

This manual contains information concerning the operation, adjustment, and maintenance of your rake. You
have purchased a dependable machine, but only with proper care and operation can you expect to receive per-
formance and long service built into this wheel rake. Please have all operators read this manual carefully and
keep it available for ready reference.

Improvements

Circle C Equipment L.L.C. is continually striving to improve on its products. We reserve the right to make
improvements or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so, without incurring any obligation
to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously. If parts or procedures in this manual do not
accurately represent the equipment you received. please contact the Customer Service Department at Circle
C Equipment, (800) 367-1847.

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 Operations
OPERATIONS
Transporting the Golden Eagle Rake
The Golden Eagle is highly mobile and very highway friendly. It will fold up to 8’6” (legal road width) for
highway travel.

The best way to transport the rake is with a gooseneck style hitch with a pickup. You can also use a bumper
style hitch, however towing from the bumper creates uneven weight distribution and is not recommended.

Steps for preparing the Golden Eagle for transportation:

1. Lift rake wheels and close cylinder valves.

2. Rotate wings in.
3. Steer the tires in and pull forward at the same time to bring the
rake into travel position.
4. Install axle lock pins. Turn the ball valves to the “off’ position
to ensure that slippage does not occur in the hydraulic system.
NOTE: Failure to take these steps may lead to damage to the
rake, the towing vehicle, and other vehicles on the road, and can be dangerous to the operator
and other drivers.
5. Attach the straight, four-pronged trailer plug wire from the rake to the trailer plug on the back of
the pickup that will be towing the rake. Check lights to make sure that signals are working properly.

Setting Up for Operation

Adjusting Tongue Height:
Attaching the rake to the tractor will require a 2 5/16” trailer hitch ball mounted on the draw bar of the tractor.
The gooseneck style tongue of the rake telescopes up and down to reach any height draw bar. The draw bar
should be set at its longest setting.

The tongue weight of the Golden Eagle is approximately 1,700 lbs. The rake
can be pulled by a pickup either from a gooseneck position or a ball on a hitch
secured to the frame.

Leveling the rake is very important to good operation and longer wear of the
depth bands. To level the rake, start out on level ground and adjust the telescope
of the gooseneck style hitch. Four 1/2” set-screws are located on the side of the
stationary part of the hitch. Using the provided implement jack, remove the
weight of the tongue off of the draw bar while attached to the ball.

Loosen the jam nuts on the set-screws, then loosen the set-screws. A level is
provided and attached to the top frame of the tongue above the I.D. plate. Using
the jack, raise or lower the rake to level. The rake must be level after weight is
back on the draw bar. Make sure to not over-tighten the set-screws. They must
be tight enough to indent the steel but not collapse the tubing of the tongue. Make sure to retighten the set-
screw jam nuts.

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 Electric Over Hydraulic Operation
Mounting the control box into the tractor cab
If the rake is to remain on the same tractor for the entire season, then hard-mounting the control box is rec-
ommended. If not, then you will need to mount the box with an easily
detached bracket.

The control box will need 12V of power. A cigar lighter cord is pro-
vided. If your tractor does not have this feature, you will need to hard-
wire the cord to a 12V source. The electric over hydraulic rake will
only require one hydraulic remote.

The electric rake has four valve functions. Lifting and lowering the
rake wheels, independent wing angle, and steering. To open your rake
you must be moving forward.

Open rake to desired width. When first operating this rake, practice
this process a short while before attempting to open the wings or oper-
ate the rake in the field.

Open the wings to the desired angle. This can also be adjusted while moving but it is not necessary. The
angle is very important to the operation of the depth bands. You must keep the angle as steep as possible,
assuring the movement of the entire windrow. You must be careful to not make too much of an adjustment at
one time as the wings are out and will come together, balling up the hay.

Cylinder stops are provided for the wing angle cylinders, but are not necessary. After your width and angle are
established in coordination with your cutter width, you can mark these positions using the cylinder stops.
Add or remove stops until desired wing width is met. After this is done you will simply need to open the rake
all the way in each position every time it is used, and no adjustments will be needed unless you change to a
field that has a different cutter width windrow.

Frame width adjustments are done using the steering cylinder. Cylinder stops are used to determine the distance
between the main frame rake arms. Different sized stops are used for adjustments. Each rake comes with 4
stops/sizes. Once you have the stops in place, you should not have to make adjustments unless you change the
windrow width. Always open the steering cylinder up against the stops in order to prevent hydraulic floating.

Open center or closed center system

With electric over hydraulic and a closed center system on your tractor, you will need to leave the tractor
remote lever engaged while operating the rake. Unless ordered otherwise, this is how the rake comes stan-
dard.
Note: The Golden Eagle is set up as standard operating on a closed center hydraulic system. If your
tractor is open center, you will need to make an adjustment to your rake’s valve bank.

Flotation adjustment
Adjusting the flotation of the rake wheels is very important to the depth band operation and wear life. There
are two ways to adjust the flotation. The first one can be done on each individual wheel. This rough ad-
justment is to shorten or lengthen the spring chain. These adjustments allow you to set the flotation of the
wheels to be exactly the same for each wheel, or you can adjust all the wheels on the wing at one time by us-
ing the single point adjustment located at the front of the wings. It is important to keep the flotation adjusted
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properly daily. This is especially necessary the first few weeks of operation, as the springs will slightly
stretch.

You must run the wheels as light as possible. To adjust the wheels
properly, the depth bands must maintain contact with the ground at
all times so the tines will not penetrate the ground. Once you have
adapted this rake to your environment you will be able to achieve
the perfect flip.

Maintenance of The Golden Eagle

As with any piece of quality farm equipment, the Golden Eagle re-
quires regular maintenance in order to provide you with many seasons Single Point Adjustment Bolt
of use. The following are some maintenance procedures that should be followed in
order to reduce down-time and ensure that your Golden Eagle Rake will be ready to perform when you need it.

The Wheel Hub assemblies should be checked frequently in the first 300 miles of transporting the Golden Eagle
at highway speeds. Hubs that show signs of heat buildup, including but not limited to, peeling paint, hot to the
touch, or steaming and smoking should be checked immediately for proper lubrication. After 300 miles check the
hubs on regular daily checks for wear or heat damage to ensure that the hubs continue to work properly.
The hubs should be repacked prior to each season of use to ensure that they are in working condition for that
season.

Regular System Check Prior to Daily Use

In addition to proper lubrication, users should be sure to check the following items before each day’s use:

1. Check and maintain tire pressure using specs identified on the sidewall of the tires. Regularly check lug
nuts for tightness.
2. Check for hydraulic leaks in hoses, fittings, and cylinders. Tighten, repair, and replace as often as needed.
A parts list with hydraulic specs is in the back of this manual.
3. Check for missing or damaged lights and safety signage. Repair and replace as needed.

If you have any problems or questions, please call the Customer Service Department at Circle C Equipment at
1-800-367-1847.

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 DIAGRAMS

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 Cylinder Fittings Drawings
Prince Manufacturing cylinders - 7 1/2 year warranty

Lift - 2”x16” Cylinder

Wing - 2”x8” Cylinder

Steer - 2”x4” Cylinder

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 18 Rake, Wheel Right 2013 (Big Wheel) 500193R-NEW
18 Rake, Wheel Left 2013 (Big Wheel) 500193L-NEW
18 Rake, Wheel Backing Frame 2011 (Big Wheel) 500204-4
18 Rake, Wheel Skin Poly Large PARTS 900052-SKIN Large

CRANKARM & ASSEMBLY PARTS

QTY DESCRIPTION PART #

36 Bearing, Cylindrical 1¼ Rake Crank Arm 920070

18 Chain, 3/16" Proof Coil for Springs (21.5") 900063
18 Chain, 1/4" Proof Coil for Lift (16") 900063-1
9 Rake, Crankarm with Bearing, Left 500222L
9 Rake, Crankarm with Bearing, Right 500222R
18 Rake, Spring 1.165 ID x 1.1615OD 908680
36 Roll Pin, 7/32 x 2 909138
72 Shackle, Anchor 5/16" with Screw pin, galvanized 900062
72 Washer, Machine 10 gauge 1¼" NR 906010

WING ASSEMBLY PARTS

QTY DESCRIPTION PART #

2 Rake, Control Rod 500212-3

920070
18 Rake, Crankarm Hanger Shaft
Crankarm Bearing
1 1/4” Cylindrical
500222L
Crankarm with Bearing, Left
800426-HS
2 Rake, Single Point Adjustment Bar 500165-1
2 Rake, Single Point Adjustment Bracket 500165
1 Rake, Wing, Left 501210L
1 Rake, Wing, Right 501210R
2 Rake, Wing Door Hinge 500222R
Crankarm with Bearing, Right 500131
2 Rake, Wing Marriage Plate 500132
2 Rake, Wing Truss, 80" Rear
900063-1 500130
2 Rake, Wing Truss, 88" Front1/4” Chain for lift (16”) 500130-1

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3/16” Chain for springs (21.5”)

908680
Rake Spring

909138 900062 906010

1.165 ID x 1/1615 OD

Anchor Shackle
Roll Pin - 7/32” x 2” Machine Washer
5/16” w/screw pin 10ga 1 1/4” NR

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 GOLDEN EAGLE WHEEL RAKE PARTS LIST
STANDARD ON 18-WHEEL RAKE

FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS

QTY DESCRIPTION PART #

1 Jack, Rake, 7000 Lb. Sidewind 920250

1 Rake, A-Frame, Standard 500300
1 Rake, Arm, Left 500120L
1 Rake, Arm, Right 500120R
2 Rake, Arm Hinge Pin 500121
1 Rake, Axle Unit, Left (Lower Leg) 500140L
1 Rake, Axle Assembly, Left (Lower Leg) w/o hub & spindle 500140L-01
1 Rake, Axle Unit, Right (Lower Leg) 500140R
1 Rake, Axle Assembly, Right (Lower Leg) w/o hub & spindle 500140R-01
1 Rake, Eagle Level 900011
1 Rake, Gooseneck Coupler w/ Tube 500318
2 Rake, Stabilizer Bars, Overhead 500150

500300 - A-Frame
HYDRAULICS

QTY DESCRIPTION PART #

2 Hyd. Cylinder, Rake Steering 2 x 4 500140L 910241

Left Axle Unit
2 Hyd. Cylinder, Rake Wheel 2 x 10 (Lower Leg) 910244
2 500140R
Hyd. Cylinder, Rake Wing 2 X 16 w/Clevis 31 1/2" Collapsed 910249
500121 Right Axle Unit
(Lower Leg
8 Fasse, Standard
ArmCartridge
Hinge Pin 912010-16
920250
7000 lb Sidewind
8 Fasse,
Rake JackStandard Coil 912010-17
1 Fasse, Open Center Cartridge (Pop-It Valve) 912011
1 500318 900011
Fasse, Open Center Coil 912011-1
Gooseneck Eagle Level
Coupler w/tube
1 Fasse, Control Box and Power Harness 912010-07
1 Fasse, Manifold and 500120L - Left
Valve Assy. w/ Rake
Solenoid Arm
Harness 912010-08
8 Hose, Clamp Cover Plate 910234-1
8 500120R - Right Rake Arm
Hose, Clamp Weld Plate 910234-2
24 Hyd. Hose Clamp, 1/4" Double 910222
1 Hyd. Tube Clamp 1/4" for Rake Hoses 910229

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 2 Rake, Stabilizer Bars, Overhead 500150

HYDRAULICS

QTY DESCRIPTION PART #

2 Hyd. Cylinder, Rake Steering 2 x 4 910241

2 Hyd. Cylinder, Rake Wheel 2 x 10 910244
2 Hyd. Cylinder, Rake Wing 2 X 16 w/Clevis 31 1/2" Collapsed 910249
8 Fasse, Standard Cartridge 912010-16
8 Fasse, Standard Coil 912010-17
1 Fasse, Open Center Cartridge (Pop-It Valve) 912011
1 Fasse, Open Center Coil 912011-1
1 Fasse, Control Box and Power Harness 912010-07
1 Fasse, Manifold and Valve Assy. w/ Solenoid Harness 912010-08
8 Hose, Clamp Cover Plate 910234-1
8 Hose, Clamp Weld Plate 910234-2
24 Hyd. Hose Clamp, 1/4" Double 910222
1 Hyd. Tube Clamp 1/4" for Rake Hoses 910229

910241 910244 910249

Hyd.
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912010-17 912011 912011-1

912010-16 Standard Coil
Open Center
Open Center Coil
Standard Cartridge
Cartridge

912010-07 912010-08 910229 910222

1/4” Hyd. Tube Clamp 1/4” Double
Control Box and Manifold/Valve Assy. Hyd. Hose Clamp
Power Harness

910234-1
Hose Clamp
Cover Plate

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 GOLDEN EAGLE WHEEL RAKE PARTS LIST
STANDARD ON 18-WHEEL RAKE
RAKE WHEEL & ASSEMBLY PARTS

QTY DESCRIPTION PART #

36 Bearing, Cylindrical 1¼ Rake Wheel 920070-1

324 Rake, Depth Band UHMW 10.5" New Hole Side to Side 500206-2NEW
324 Rake, Tine Double Rubber Mount 500750
18 Rake, Wheel Right 2013 (Big Wheel) 500193R-NEW
18 Rake, Wheel Left 2013 (Big Wheel) 500193L-NEW
18 Rake, Wheel Backing Frame 2011 (Big Wheel) 500204-4
18 Rake, Wheel Skin Poly Large 900052-SKIN Large

CRANKARM & ASSEMBLY PARTS

QTY DESCRIPTION PART #

36
500206-2NEW
Bearing, Cylindrical 1¼ Rake Crank
DepthArm
Band 920070
10.5” Side to Side Hole
18920070-1
Chain, 3/16" Proof Coil for Springs (21.5") 900063
Rake Wheel Bearing
181 1/4” Cylindrical
Chain, 1/4" Proof Coil for Lift (16") 900063-1
500750
9 Rake, Crankarm with Bearing, Left Double Rubber Mount500222L
Tine

9 Rake, Crankarm with Bearing, Right 500222R

500206-2
Depth Band
18 Rake, Spring 1.165 ID x10.5”
1.1615OD
Front to Back Hole 908680
36 Roll Pin, 7/32 x 2 909138
72 Shackle, Anchor 5/16" with Screw pin, galvanized 900062
72 Washer, Machine 10 gauge 1¼" NR 906010

WING ASSEMBLY PARTS

QTY DESCRIPTION PART #

2 Rake, Control Rod 500212-3

18 Rake, Crankarm Hanger Shaft 800426-HS
2 Rake, Single Point Adjustment Bar 500204-4 500165-1
Wheel Backing Frame
(Big Wheel)
2 Rake, Single Point Adjustment Bracket 500165
1 Rake, Wing, Left 501210L
500193R-NEW
Right Wheel Complete (Big Wheel)
1 Rake, Wing, Right 501210R
2 500193L-NEW
Rake, Wing Door Hinge 500131
900052-SKIN Large
Left Wheel Complete (Big Wheel) Poly Wheel Skin
2 Rake, Wing Marriage Plate 500132
2 Rake, Wing Truss, 80" Rear 500130
2 Rake, Wing Truss, 88" Front 500130-1
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 72 Shackle, Anchor 5/16" with Screw pin, galvanized 900062
72 Washer, Machine 10 gauge 1¼" NR 906010

WING ASSEMBLY PARTS

QTY DESCRIPTION PART #

2 Rake, Control Rod 500212-3

18 Rake, Crankarm Hanger Shaft 800426-HS
2 Rake, Single Point Adjustment Bar 500165-1
2 Rake, Single Point Adjustment Bracket 500165
1 Rake, Wing, Left 501210L
1 Rake, Wing, Right 501210R
2 Rake, Wing Door Hinge 500131
2 Rake, Wing Marriage Plate 500132
2 Rake, Wing Truss, 80" Rear 500130
2 Rake, Wing Truss, 88" Front 500130-1

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500212-3 Control Rod

500165-1 Single Point Adjustment Bar

500130 Wing Truss, 80” Rear 500130-1 Wing Truss, 88” Front

501210L
Left Wing
500165
500131 Single Point
500132 Wing Door Hinge Adj. Bracket

501210R
Wing Marriage Plate

Right Wing

800426-HS
Crankarm Hanger Shaft
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 CIRCLE C EQUIPMENT, LLC- EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
GOLDEN EAGLE WHEEL RAKE
CIRCLE C EQUIPMENT, LLC warrants to the original purchaser for one year from the date of delivery, that the equipment
and its components and parts manufactured by Circle C, and the workmanship of Circle C, shall be free from defects in
materials and/or workmanship under normal use, if operated and serviced in accordance with recommendations in the
operator’s manual. Except as excluded in this warranty, Circle C will replace or repair, at its own expense, all defective
components or parts manufactured by Circle C.

The buyer agrees that in no event shall the seller’s liability to the buyer and or its customers extend to include incidental,
consequential or punitive damages. The term “consequential damages” shall include but not be limited to, loss of anticipated
profits, downtime, loss of use, loss of crop or market, loss of revenue, cost of capital and damage or loss of other property or
equipment.

Circle C shall not be held liable for damages caused by delay in performance and in no event, regardless of the form of the
claim or cause or action (whether based in contract, infringement, negligence, strict liability, tort or otherwise), shall the seller’s
liability to the buyer and/or its customers exceed the price to the buyer of the specific goods provided by Circle C giving rise to
the claim or cause of action.

It is expressly understood that any technical advice and training furnished by Circle Cis given without charge and Circle C
assumes no obligation or liability for the advice given, or the results obtained, all such advice being given and accepted at the
buyer’s risk.

All claims must be submitted within 30 days of the date of failure.

Circle C shall not be obligated to pay for any warranty work or repairs not performed by Circle C, unless said work or repairs
are authorized by Circle C in writing.

During the warranty period, Circle C shall furnish replacement parts, repair without charge or at its option which will be
authorized only by written order, have a farm equipment dealer make the repairs. The equipment dealer reimbursement rate
shall not exceed $65/hour for the approved repairs and will only be paid if authorized in advance in writing by Circle C. Circle
C will only pay for direct labor and parts related to approved warranty repairs. It will not pay for shop expenses or charges,
supplies, freight, travel, transportation, towing or other costs.

Upon the request of Circle C, the purchaser must return all defective parts to Circle C, along with any information or docu-
mentation about the warranty work which is requested by Circle C, and the Purchaser must comply with those requests to
obtain warranty assistance. All parts returned upon request must be shipped to Circle C prepaid by Purchaser with a
copy of the freight bill included, with Circle C to reimburse the Purchaser for freight if the claim is allowed. After all infor-
mation and requested parts are received, submitted claims will be analyzed and approved, modified, or denied. The final
decision of a warranty claim shall be determined by Circle C if it manufactured the part, or the part manufacturer if made by
a party other than Circle C.

Except for bearings, which can be easily damaged due to misuse, CIRCLE C EQUIPMENT, LLC warrants to the original
purchaser of the Golden Eagle Wheel Rake, for one year from the date of delivery, that the Golden Eagle and its components and
parts manufactured by Circle C, and the workmanship of Circle C, shall be free from defects in materials and/or work-
manship under normal use, if operated and serviced in accordance with recommendations in the operator’s manual. Except
as excluded in this warranty, Circle C will replace or repair, at its own expense, all defective components or parts manufactured
by Circle Cor defective workmanship of Circle C.

This is the sole and exclusive warranty given by Circle C and is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties, express or implied,
arising by operation of law or otherwise,including without limitation, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. These
terms and conditions set forth the entire understanding and agreement between the buyer and the seller and supersede all other
communications, negotiations and prior written or verbal statement.

This warranty shall be construed using Oregon law, and jurisdiction and venue for all legal action arising out of this war-
ranty shall lie solely and exclusively in the State of Oregon. Federal jurisdiction is hereby waived.

(End of Warranty)

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