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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RCR2596 & RCR2510 Rotary Cutters 327-147M
5/26/16
3-Point Lift-Type Cutter
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-9:
1.
Insert 5/8" long bushings (#22) into the bottom holes
of A-Frame hitch plates (#2) and attach hitch plates to
the lower bolt holes of the 3-point hitch plates with
3/4"-10 x 2" GR5 bolts (#10), flat washers (#17), and
lock nuts (#14).
2.
Place 2" long bushing (#6) between the two
A-Frame hitch plates and insert 1"-8 x 4 1/2" GR5
cap screw (#11) through the A-Frame hitch plate
holes and bushing. Secure bolt with lock nut (#15).
3.
Attach the two short braces (#7) on rear brace
assembly (#1) between the back two holes in the
A-Frame hitch with clevis pin (#20). Secure clevis pin
with flat washer (#18) and cotter pin (#19).
4.
Attach the two longer braces (#4) on rear brace
assembly (#1) to the front hole of the lug welded
behind the gearbox mount with 1"-8 x 3" GR5 cap
screw (#12) and lock nut (#15).
5.
Assemble rear braces (#5) to the inside of inner rear
lugs with 3/4"-10 x 1 3/4 GR5 cap screws (#13) and
lock nuts (#14).
NOTE:
Do not tighten hardware until assembly of
hitch and driveline is complete. Refer to
“Torque
Values Chart”
on page 45.
6.
Install remaining clevis pin (#20), flat washer (#18),
and cotter pin (#19) in the top front holes in the
A-Frame hitch as shown.
7.
Attach driveline hook (#8) to A-frame (#3) using
5/16"-18 x 1 1/4" bolt (#9) and lock nut (#16).
8.
Tighten all assembled hardware to the correct torque.
Driveline Installation
Refer to Figure 1-9:
1.
Unsnap one end of gearbox shield access doors and
rotate doors open.
2.
Remove protective sleeve from gearbox input shaft.
3.
Remove nut (#26), lock washer (#25), and clamp
bolt (#24) from slip-clutch end of driveline.
4.
Slide slip-clutch end of driveline onto gearbox input
shaft until hole in yoke aligns with notch in shaft.
5.
Insert clamp bolt (#24) through hole in yoke and
secure with lock washer (#25) and nut (#26). Tighten
nut to the correct torque.
6.
Push/pull on driveline yoke to be sure it is securely
fastened to the gearbox shaft.
7.
Rotate gearbox shield access doors closed and snap
in place.
8.
Collapse driveline (#21) by pushing on tractor end of
driveline toward the gearbox.
9.
Support driveline on driveline support hook (#8).
Lift Type Cutter 3-Point Assembly
Figure 1-9
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