Krone KR130 Compression Rake Missing

My summer project has been restoring an old, beat up KR 130 with the standard pickup I got at an estate sale. Just noticed that it's missing the compression rake which rests on pickup guards. Something in the parts manual confusingly called a "compressing rake" consisting of tines attached to a baffle plate is, however, installed. I'd like to try it out soon and expect the grass to be around 35-40% moisture when baled. Could I get away with not having the compression rake? I assume with real dry grass it would be more important. If I like the baler, I'll get one for next season for sure.

Thanks
 

Krone KR130 Compression Rake Missing