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bars are attached next to the mower, and decrease in length to the outer 

 end of the cutter bar. The cut grass falling on the windrower is rolled 

 off at the inner edge. This is especially valuable in cutting alfalfa for 

 seed. (See "Windrower," in index.) 



The Sulky Rake. 



The sulky or common hay rake may be had in sizes from G 1 /^ to 11 feet 

 in width and should be wide enough to rake two full swaths cut by the 

 mower. They are made either hand or self dump. The self -dump rake 

 has a foot lever which engages a ratchet in the wheels, which raises the 

 teeth as the wheels rotate. When the teeth are raised to the proper 

 height the ratchet is automatically released, allowing the teeth to drop 

 down. This type of rake is generally preferred. 



FIG. 245. The sulky rake. 



FIG. 246. The side-delivery rake. 

 [Courtesy Emerson-Brantingham Implement Co.] 



