Abstract: A torsion spring adjustment assembly for supporting a finger wheel rake that includes a lever operably connected to a torsion spring supporting the finger wheel rake for setting the tension of the torsion spring. The lever is pivotable about the axis of a rotational shaft of the finger wheel rake to a plurality of tension-setting positions and is secured to a main frame of the finger wheel rake at a position selected from the plurality of tension-setting positions. The lever is adjusted to a select position and then secured against the adjustment plate by a mechanical fastener.

Abstract: A rake arm assembly for supporting a finger wheel on a side delivery rake such as a V-rake. The rake arm assembly has a shaft journaled under a support frame for the finger wheels. One end of the shaft is attached to a rake arm and the other end to a crank arm. A torsion spring on the shaft applies a torque to the rake arm reducing the weight of the finger wheel on the ground over a wide vertical range so that the finger wheel stays in contact with the ground and rides over mounds without bending the fingers.

Abstract: A folding finger wheel V-rake with right and left movable heads independently rotatable on a carrier between operating and upside down position for transport, the same mechanism facilitating intermediate lifting of the finger wheels out of contact with the ground.