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Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC4015 & RCM4015 Rotary Cutters 334-300M 9/19/16
Table of Contents
Transport Locks
Cutter wings will need to be raised before transporting on a
roadway, through narrow gate openings and when
servicing the deck underside.
1. Disengage tractor PTO and wait for cutter blades to
come to a complete stop before raising wings.
2. Rotate cutter wings fully up with hydraulics.
3. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor
engine off or set park brake, remove switch key, and
dismount from tractor.
Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 3-3
4. See Figure 3-3: Remove hairpin clip (#1) from
storage lug (#2).
5. See Figure 3-4: Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3)
to cylinder pin (#4). Secure with hairpin clip (#1).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing. Your cutter is
now ready for transporting.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s PTO &
wait for blades to come to a complete stop before
raising cutter wings to transport position. Wing
drivelines, wing gearboxes, and splitter gearbox can
be damaged if driveline is turning.
NOTE: The wings are controlled with two hydraulic
lift cylinders. Be certain that the wing hydraulics are
attached to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses are
full of oil before proceeding.
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Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 3-4
Transporting
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WARNING
Always raise wings and set transport locks before
transporting from one work site to another and before
traveling on public roadways. The wings can fall if not
secured with transport locks causing a serious injury or death.
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CAUTION
When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, SMV
sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn
operators in other vehicles of your presence. If cutter blocks
visibility of SMV sign, relocate SMV sign so it is visible from
the back at all times. Always comply with all federal, state,
and local laws.
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WARNING
Do not exceed maximum transport speed of 20 MPH with
cutter attached. Travel below 20 MPH on rough terrain. The
cutter can lose a tire or tires can break apart causing the
operator to lose control of tractor and/or implement.
1. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. Maximum transport speed for
the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph.
DO NOT EXCEED .
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
3. Always raise wings and set transport locks before
traveling on public roadways.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
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IMPORTANT: Make slow tight turns to the right and
left to determine if and at what angle the rear tractor
tires may come in contact with the deck and/or hitch.