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Section 4 - Operating the Mower

17.

Making Turns

Do not make turns sharper than 110°.

The hitch will contact itself if turns
greater than 110° are attempted.

Turns Less Than 110

214065

Turns Less Than 110

214066

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Page 1: ...O P E R A T O R S M A N U A L E14362V1 Rotary Mower RCH Hydro Radial Contouring Hitch...

Page 2: ...e Manufacturing Ltd All rights reserved The content of this manual was based on the most current information available as of the date of copyright It is the policy of Highline Manufacturing Limited to...

Page 3: ...to the elite group of Highline Rotary Mower owners This Operator s Manual has been prepared to provide information necessary for the safe and efficient operation of your Rotary Mower In the manual you...

Page 4: ...rm that the hydraulic control block is configured 1 Check the condition of the blade pans 2 Check the condition of the blades 3 Lift the height control transport lock 4 Remove the wing transport lock...

Page 5: ...aining the Mower Check the oil level in the pump gearbox 1 Check the oil level in the oil tank 2 Check the oil filter operating pressure 3 Replacing the Filter 3 Clear debris from the oil cooling tank...

Page 6: ...eration 1 Center Section 3 Wings 5 Wheels 7 Hitch 7 Blades 8 Mower Oil 9 Cooling Fan 10 Fan Control Module 11 Hydraulic Manifold Joystick Option 12 Tractor Hydraulic Oil 13 Pump Gear Box 13 Driveline...

Page 7: ...red for Right Hand Slope With Traffic cutting and Level Ground cutting RCH Hydro 10 Foot has a center deck and a right wing deck The cutting width is 10 feet 3 0 m This model can be configured for Rig...

Page 8: ...offers the 22 minute video Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices A Safety Training Program for Operators of Rotary Type Mowing Equipment This video reinforces the proper procedures to fol...

Page 9: ...and all Safety Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual Do not operate or allow someone to operate this equipment until this information has been reviewed This information should...

Page 10: ...uation that if not avoided WILL result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY The color is Red with White lettering Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS...

Page 11: ...ncern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the mower 3 The mower shall not be operated without all the guards in place SAFETY DECALS...

Page 12: ...y or death Always disengage power take off shut off tractor remove key set park brake and wait for all parts to stop turning before servicing Keep guards in place and in good condition DO NOT OPERATE...

Page 13: ...pairs at maximum of 50 hours Replace the blade pair if the tip or leading edge is worn so that only 2 51 mm of the blade remains Replace blades if gouged or cracked Blades must be changed in sets Use...

Page 14: ...OVING VEHICLE SIGN IS IN PLACE Ensure the Slow Moving Vehicle sign is in place clean and easily visible Ensure the reflectors are in place clean and easily visible READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE INSTRU...

Page 15: ...Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before repairing adjusting or disconnecting Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks Use wood or cardboard instead of hands Keep all components...

Page 16: ...UCH HOT SURFACES Heat from the hydraulic oil causes surfaces to be hot Do not touch pump motors oil tank oil cooler or hydraulic hoses while using mower Allow a cool down time before touching or servi...

Page 17: ...Section 1 Safety SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Page 1 10...

Page 18: ...re that the tractor PTO speed matches the mower s gearbox speed of 1000 rpm Do not attempt to operate the mower at a different PTO speed Note Do not use PTO adapters PTO adapters will cause a drivelin...

Page 19: ...nect the hitch Connect the tractor drawbar to the drawbar connector with 1 1 4 x 5 bolt washer locknut and nut 1 Torque to 600 lbf 813 Nm 3 4 x 3 bolt washer lockwasher and nut 2 Torque to 260 lbf 352...

Page 20: ...ot 2 in the drawbar connector Securely fasten the chain to the tractor and lock in place with the hook lock 7 Tractor wheel tread width settings Increase the tractor rear wheel widths to maintain trac...

Page 21: ...hat the driveline telescopes easily and that the shields are in good condition and rotate freely Lift the tractor PTO shield Support the driveline pull back on the yoke collar align the splines by rot...

Page 22: ...lean the end of the hoses 1 and the connection Firmly push the hoses into the tractor receptacle according to user preference Route the hoses so they do not interfere with moving parts 11 Connect the...

Page 23: ...mower on roadways for long distances with laminated tires 15 Raise the wings until they rest in place 16 Install the wing transport lock pins 1 on both wings and clip the pins into place 17 Lower the...

Page 24: ...into place 19 Ensure that the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign 1 is clean and visible 20 Ensure that the taillights 2 are clean visible and in good working order 21 Transport speed Do not exceed 20 mph 32...

Page 25: ...Section 2 Transporting the Mower This Page Left Blank Page 2 8...

Page 26: ...th the optional joystick control confirm that the hydraulic control block is configured for the type of circuit that is on the tractor If the tractor has a Closed loop circuit then the mower control b...

Page 27: ...r from dropping due to inadvertent operation of controls hydraulic leaking or failure of any components Clean debris and material buildup from the blade pan area and from the pans Check that no wire o...

Page 28: ...ue and non visible cracks in the blades Replace with Highline blades Replace the blade pair if the tip or leading edge is worn so that only 2 51 mm of the blade remains Replace with Highline blades Re...

Page 29: ...gnition key Lift the height control cylinder lock 1 7 Remove the wing transport lock pins Place the pins into the pin storage position 1 8 Remove the hitch transport locks from the hitch cylinders Sto...

Page 30: ...nds to ensure the phasing cylinders are synchronized Lower the mower to the preferred cutting height Measure the left side from the center of the front wing pivot to the ground Verify this measurement...

Page 31: ...rear wheels are on pivot joints to allow for right to left self levelling Loosen the tie rod jam nut 1 Turn the adjuster nut 2 to raise or lower the center rear wheels To lower the mower loosen the ad...

Page 32: ...blade rotation is indicated by decals near the motor on the deck of the center and wing sections Verify that the blades turn in the direction of the decal Verify that the leading edge of the blade mov...

Page 33: ...eled center section Lower the outer edge of the right wing ditch side 12mm down from the leveled center section This will enable the wings to contour to the ditch Level Ground Operation Confirm the Wi...

Page 34: ...right wing ditch side 12mm down from the leveled center section This will enable the wings to contour to the ditch Level Ground Operation Confirm the Wing Height according to the diagram Right Wing le...

Page 35: ...ed cutting height On one wing measure the height from the top of the chain mount strap near the center section 1 to level ground Compare the measurement to a location on the outer wing section 2 Loose...

Page 36: ...mp motors and hoses Use a piece of cardboard or heavy paper to check for leaks Do not use your hand Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks Relieve pressure on the hydraulic syste...

Page 37: ...adiator Use a broom and a low pressure air hose to remove the debris 18 Clear debris from the fan on the backside of the oil tank Note When the fan initially starts up the fan will blow in reverse for...

Page 38: ...to the hydraulic pump and motors To fill the oil tank Clean the top of the tank to prevent contamination of the oil Remove the top breather cap 2 and fill with hydraulic oil until the oil level is sh...

Page 39: ...the gauge may show that the filter needs replacing Allow the oil to warm and check the filter gauge again If the gauge is in the green zone the filter is okay If the gauge is in the yellow zone the fi...

Page 40: ...her vent 1 at the top of the gearbox The breather has a dip stick attached to it Check that the oil is at least to the level of the line near the bottom of the dip stick If needed add oil using 85W90...

Page 41: ...objects Repair or replace as necessary 25 Inspect the wing skid plate for secure mounting and wear The mower shall not be operated without the skid plates in place If the leading edge 1 of the wing s...

Page 42: ...installed check the condition of the tire and that all fasteners are tight 28 For 10 Foot Models inspect the center deck skid and counterweights for secure mounting Inspect Wing Skid Plate Wheel 2140...

Page 43: ...e lowered into place and are in good repair to prevent injuries The mower shall not be operated without the driveline shields in place 31 Lubricate all grease fittings and check the fluid level in the...

Page 44: ...s recommended to rotate the pump and motors at a moderate speed less than 1000 rpm to allow the oil to warm Cold oil may cause the filter to show that it needs attention When the oil warms the oil fil...

Page 45: ...ndicate the high temperature condition Stop the mower immediately Clean the radiator Ensure the cooling fan is working Check the fuse that is located in the power supply cable running to the control b...

Page 46: ...nsport locks from the cylinders Store the locks in the toolbox 4 Lower the wings Ensure all bystanders are well clear of the wing movement area Ensure the tractor PTO drive is disengaged 5 Remove debr...

Page 47: ...blade pan will be turning with both types of controllers Note The wing deck blade pans will also turn unless the RH Deck and LH deck switches on the Control Box are in the Off position Control Box 3...

Page 48: ...his will activate a solenoid valve that will cut off the oil flow to the motor The light on the switch will be off Gradient Control Steering Option If the mower has the optional Gradient Control insta...

Page 49: ...Temperature Warning in this section Also check the Troubleshooting Section 7 for additional directions regarding high oil temperature Wing Deck Blade Pan Switches To have the wing deck blade pans tur...

Page 50: ...ol box switch to disengage the wing motor Use the joystick with the trigger depressed to activate the wing cylinder to raise that wing Lower Left Wing or Right Wing Use the joystick with the trigger d...

Page 51: ...t to right causing serious injury or death Do not swing the mower into following or oncoming traffic Drive ahead slowly while operating the hydraulic lever to swing the deck This will move the mower i...

Page 52: ...as indicated 2 Adjust the wing heights for Level Ground Operation See Section 3 3 Set Gradient Control Option to full front wheel movement 1 Confirm that the blades rotate as indicated 2 Adjust the wi...

Page 53: ...utting height The mower shall not be operated without the side plate skid shoes in place Recommended speed is between 2 and 5 mph 3 8 kmh Decrease the ground speed as the severity of the cutting condi...

Page 54: ...o float Fully extend the wing lift cylinders This will allow the wings to follow the contour of uneven ground If a wing seems to lower re phase the wing height cylinders by fully raising the mower Hol...

Page 55: ...ply cable is connected to an outlet that is rated for 30 amps or more The power can also be taken directly from the tractor battery The factory setting is for the oil cooling fan to come on when the h...

Page 56: ...the control box Check the electrical supply to the fan The cable should be connected to an outlet that is rated for 30 amps or more The power can also be taken directly from the tractor battery 4 Chec...

Page 57: ...eight to prevent blades from hitting the ground Do not approach a ditch or steep incline straight on as this may collapse the driveline to its shortest length causing damage by pushing the PTO into th...

Page 58: ...4 Operating the Mower 17 Making Turns Do not make turns sharper than 110 The hitch will contact itself if turns greater than 110 are attempted Turns Less Than 110 214065 Turns Less Than 110 214066 Pa...

Page 59: ...ades are in good condition Replace blade pair at maximum of 50 hours use Worn bent or gouged blades will cause uneven cutting height Replace with new Highline blades 5 Reduce the travel speed In tall...

Page 60: ...fore going near the machine Check the oil level in the pump gearbox Remove the breather vent 1 at the top of the pump gearbox The breather has a dip stick attached to it Check that the oil is at least...

Page 61: ...the oil Remove the top breather cap 2 and fill with hydraulic oil until the oil level is showing in the middle of the sight glass 1 Note Do not fill the tank to more than the middle of the sight glass...

Page 62: ...f the gauge is in the green zone the filter is okay If the gauge is in the yellow zone the filter will need to be replaced soon If the gauge is in the red zone replace the filter immediately Replacing...

Page 63: ...sure air and water to clean the screen With the chaff screen removed clear the debris from the oil cooling tank and the radiator Use a broom and a low pressure air hose to remove the debris Clear debr...

Page 64: ...ontinued angled operation will require lubrication every 4 hours 1 point on each joint collar 1 point at the telescoping section Note If the grease point in the center of the PTO telescoping section i...

Page 65: ...Mower Every 100 Hours Grease the front wheel hubs Grease the center rear hubs Grease wing hubs on both wings Grease Front Wheel Hubs 214055C Grease Wing Hubs Walking Axle Shown 214058C Grease Center R...

Page 66: ...There is a grease fitting on the hub body Fill with grease until grease comes out the fitting which is on the hub on the top side of the deck Alternate Method Remove the four bolts 2 holding the moto...

Page 67: ...ll come out of the opened valve Open the valve to allow the oil to drain from the system To remove the small amount of oil remaining in the tank remove the drain plug from the bottom of the tank To Fi...

Page 68: ...the bottom of the gearbox to catch the drained oil Remove the gearbox bottom plug 2 to drain the oil To Fill The Gearbox Replace the bottom plug 2 in gearbox Fill with 85W90 gearbox oil into the brea...

Page 69: ...ulic leaking or failure of any components Note The blades can be replaced without having to remove the blade pan 1 Remove the old blades For each blade line up the nut holding the blade with the socke...

Page 70: ...n indicated by the decal on the section of the mower deck Align the bolt 1 into the slotted hole 2 in the pan Slide the bolt into the blade pan Use a new nylon locking nut Do not reuse the old nut The...

Page 71: ...re of any components 1 Removing the blade pan with hub Remove the three roll pins 1 that are securing the pan nut Secure the driveline from turning Use a 3 4 impact drive to remove the pan nut 2 Inser...

Page 72: ...they are in good condition Check the oil seal to ensure that it is not leaking Ensure that the spindle nuts are tight Inspect the pan hub The hub is fastened to the pan with 6 bolts 1 Ensure all are...

Page 73: ...ck Check the condition of the underside of the deck and the ring around the hub area Place the key in keyway of the drive shaft Tape the key in place to temporarily hold it while the hub pan is being...

Page 74: ...and the hub Use a soft blow hammer to hit the pan in the order and locations shown in the figure Tighten the hub nut using the 3 4 drive impact wrench Re drive the hub onto the taper using a soft blow...

Page 75: ...the Mower Using a punch and hammer tighten the hub nut until the first available roll pin hole in the hub becomes visible Install and set 3 roll pins 1 into the nut and hub Roll Pins Installed in Nut...

Page 76: ...es so that the air valve will be toward the wheel hub when mounted on the mower Place the flat side of the lug nut against the wheel rim Torque to 75 lbf 101 Nm Tire Pressure Fill the tires to 44 psi...

Page 77: ...ay with the ground when mounted on the wheel hub See figure Place the flat side of the lug nut against the wheel rim Torque to 75 lbf 101 Nm Do not transport the mower on roadways for long distances w...

Page 78: ...so that the air valve will be toward the wheel hub when mounted on the mower Place the flat side of the lug nut against the wheel rim Torque to 75 lbf 101 Nm Transport speed for aircraft tires should...

Page 79: ...Section 5 Maintaining the Mower This Page Left Blank Page 5 20...

Page 80: ...the recommended torque 4 Check the mower for worn and damaged parts Replace as needed 5 Touch up the paint to prevent rusting 6 Park the mower on level ground 7 Lower the mower until the hydraulic hei...

Page 81: ...pins 1 in both wings Clip in place 9 Remove the jack from the storage position and place it onto the hitch 1 Pin the jack in place Raise the hitch until the weight is supported by the jack Ensure tha...

Page 82: ...12 Disconnect the hitch from the tractor Remove the hitch pin Remove the hitch bolts lock nuts and washers from the drawbar 13 Relieve the pressure on the hydraulic hoses and disconnect them 14 Disco...

Page 83: ...onnector to the hose holder on the hitch to keep them off the ground and clean 16 Place the PTO driveline in the support bracket 17 Change the oil in the gear box See the Maintenance Section for proce...

Page 84: ...n dull or bent Replace blades in pairs refer to section 5 Replace with Highline parts Incorrect blade for rotation Use correct blade for rotation Refer to decal on mower deck for rotation Blades locke...

Page 85: ...lief valve to open This will result in the blade pan to stop turning Drive slower or raise deck to reduce pressure Check if pressure relief valve is stuck open Poor Shredding of Material Excessive gro...

Page 86: ...Broken or defective u joint cross bearing Replace as necessary Bent or damaged PTO shaft Repair or replace as necessary Bent or damaged output shaft Replace shaft and seal as necessary Use Highline pa...

Page 87: ...Low on lubricant Fill to level plug Improper type lubricant Replace lubricant See section 5 Maintenance for type of lubricant Trash build up around spindle Remove trash Spindle Leaking Worn seal Repl...

Page 88: ...enoid valve is closing The solenoid valve can be manual operated by pushing pulling the external plunger rod High Oil Temperature The temperature switch located on the oil filter housing will turn off...

Page 89: ...eplace lubricant See section 5 Maintenance for type of lubricant Trash build up around spindle Remove build up Spindle Noisy Worn or damaged bearings Replace bearings Spindle Leaking Worn seal Replace...

Page 90: ...wheel Tires Leak Air Foreign object in tire Replace tire Air valve to outside of rim causing mud to pack and rip off valve Mount tire with air valve to inside of rim Front Wheels Dig Into Cutting Are...

Page 91: ...e parts Mower not being operated at rated rpm Set tractor throttle to proper PTO speed Blade Breakage Cutting too low in rocky conditions Increase cutting height Cutting with damaged or extremely worn...

Page 92: ...directly from the tractor battery Check the 40 amp fuse located in the power cable going to the switch box Radiator plugged Blow out debris with air Wash out dirt with low pressure water Blade pan mo...

Page 93: ...power directly to fan to confirm the fan is good Fan Control Module If there is voltage to the module but no light on the module replace the module Module trouble codes Refer to the Fan Control Module...

Page 94: ...trol Module Status Light Trouble Codes Solid Light Normal Operation 1 blink Open or disconnected fan motor 2 blink Shorted or over current fan motor 3 blink Temp sensor open or out of range 4 blink Ov...

Page 95: ...lem Solution Solenoid valve Electrical fault Check cable and connector Measure voltage at the connector Not responding to joystick Manually push pull the rod of the valve Avoid being harmed by sudden...

Page 96: ...gearbox Remove trash Gearbox Noisy Low oil in gearbox Fill gearbox with proper grade of oil Rough gears Change gears Use Highline parts Worn bearing Replace bearing Use Highline parts Gearbox Output...

Page 97: ...oid such conditions Set the drawbar to the proper length Replace driveline Insufficient Greasing If the grease point in the telescoping section is not accessible when connected to the tractor disconne...

Page 98: ...ing height 2 to 15 51 mm to 381 mm Cutting capacity diameter 3 5 89 mm Blade size 1 2 x 4 13 mm x 102 mm Blade tip speed 1000rpm 16568 fpm 5050 mpm Input drive Cat 4 1000 rpm Wing working range Down 2...

Page 99: ...Section 8 Specifications This Page Left Blank Page 8 2...

Page 100: ...e in material or workmanship but not the labour for installation of those parts Highline reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or wo...

Page 101: ...to the Dealer that Highline has authorized to perform service on the Highline Mower Product Line or transporting to the location specified by the Highline Service Department for service by the Highli...

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