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Section 1 - Safety

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SERIAL NUMBER

Your serial number is found on the serial number plate attached to the RCH

TM

 Mower on the

left side of the fifth wheel hitch support tower.

It is important to record the serial number for proof of ownership and for any service or
maintenance assistance.

Serial Number

Owner

Model

Date of Purchase

Be Trained Before Operating Mowers!

Safety Training Makes a Difference.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers 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 follow while operating rotary
mowing equipment. 

To view the video on the Internet or to order a copy, please visit the Association of Equipment
Manufacturers website at www.aem.org and go the Safety & Training section.

The video does not replace the information contained in this Operator’s Manual. Please read and
understand this manual before operating the mower.

Summary of Contents for RCH Mower

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual E9145V1 RCH Mower Radial Contouring Hitch Mower...

Page 2: ...turing Limited to improve and develop our products continually We reserve the right to make changes or add improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make changes or improvements on...

Page 3: ...e group of Highline RCH mower owners This operator s manual has been prepared to provide information necessary for the safe and efficient operation of your RCH Mower In the manual you will find safety...

Page 4: ...the Wing Skid Shoe Ensure Driveline Clutches Will Slip Ensure Driveline Shields Are in Place Section 4 Operating the Mower Do Not Operate with the Wings Raised Park on Level Ground Remove the Wing Loc...

Page 5: ...This Page Left Blank...

Page 6: ...ce The Association of Equipment Manufacturers offers the 22 minute video Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices A Safety Training Program for Operators of Rotary Type Mowing Equipment This...

Page 7: ...nd 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 8: ...rdous situation 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 O...

Page 9: ...nce and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the mower Taken from ASAE S474 1 Feb 04 5 2 5 1 3 The mower shall not be operated without all the gu...

Page 10: ...ous injury 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...

Page 11: ...JECTS SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF FEET Thrown objects can cause serious injury or death Stand clear of mower when PTO is engaged Do not operate within 300 ft 100m of any person Keep all shields and guards in...

Page 12: ...RE SLOW MOVING 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 T...

Page 13: ...hen operating tractor USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS To prevent serious injury or death Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before repairing adjusting or disconnecting Wear prope...

Page 14: ...Section 1 Safety Page 1 9 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS...

Page 15: ...Section 1 Safety Page 1 10 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS CONTINUED...

Page 16: ...Control Valves SCV 2 Ensure correct PTO speed Ensure 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 u...

Page 17: ...hitch to connect the drawbar Connect the tractor drawbar to the drawbar connector with 1 1 4 x 5 bolt washer and locknut 1 Torque to 600 lbf 813 Nm 3 4 x 3 bolt washer and locknut 2 Torque to 260 lbf...

Page 18: ...ace with the hook lock 6 Connect the 2 Point Hitch if applicable Adjust the lift links so that the PTO is relatively level Insert the 2 point hitch pins into the hitch member and fasten in place with...

Page 19: ...n the splines by rotating the mower driveline and push the driveline into the tractor PTO shaft until the collar snaps into place 5 Push and pull the yoke several times to ensure the driveline is lock...

Page 20: ...orage Location 13 Check on the condition of all the tires Verify that the lug nuts have the flat side of the lug nut against the wheel rim Torque the lug nuts to 75 lbf 101 Nm Laminated Tires Do not t...

Page 21: ...s 1 from the lock pin carrier 2 position Clip the pin into place 15 Lower the mower until the hydraulic height control cylinder is resting on the height cylinder lock 1 16 Install the Hitch Transport...

Page 22: ...taillights and flashing warning lights 2 are clean visible and in good working order 19 Transport Speed Laminated Tires Do not exceed 15 mph 24 km h Excessive speed can cause damage to the machine and...

Page 23: ...Section 2 Transporting the Mower Page 2 8 This Page Left Blank...

Page 24: ...Pans Securely block up the mower before any work is done under the mower when lifted up This is to prevent the mower from dropping due to inadvertent operation of controls hydraulic leaking or failur...

Page 25: ...le cracks in the blades Replace with Highline blades Replace the blade pair if the tip or leading edge is worn to the upward bend line 1 Replace with Highline blades The bend line is 2 51mm from the l...

Page 26: ...the ignition key Place the center transport lock 1 into the storage slot 2 7 Remove the Wing Transport Lock Pins Place the pins 1 into the pin storage position 2 8 Remove the Hitch Transport Lock Pin...

Page 27: ...s 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 a...

Page 28: ...ar the front castors 4 Turn both tie rod adjusters 1 equally to raise or lower the wheels The tie rod adjusters are near the back wheel carrier To lower the mower loosen the tie rods To raise the mowe...

Page 29: ...dway ditches when traveling against traffic Mowing on Level Ground 12 Determine the Operating Setup of the Mower by Reviewing the 2 Setup Factors Setup Factor 1 Determine Blade Direction Direction of...

Page 30: ...raffic Confirm the Wing Height according to the diagram As needed use the Wing Adjustment Procedure listed below Lower the outer edge of the left wing ditch side 1 2cm down from the leveled center sec...

Page 31: ...ed cutting height 3 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 4 L...

Page 32: ...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 hydraulic system before repairing adjusting or dis...

Page 33: ...n the clutch Refer to the Maintenance Section for procedures All new clutches and those that have not been operated for approximately 30 days need to be run in Refer to the Run in of the Friction Clut...

Page 34: ...wings can throw objects causing serious injury or death 1 Park on Level Ground 2 Remove the Wing Lock Pins 1 and place into the lock pin carrier position 2 Clip in place 3 Remove the Hitch Lock Pin 1...

Page 35: ...are well clear of the mower and hitch The deck and swing arm can move rapidly The deck and hitch arm can swing rapidly from left to right causing serious injury or death Do not swing the mower near by...

Page 36: ...3 3 If the Gradient Control Option is installed see the Gradient Control Option Section 1 Blade rotations are the same as for Right Hand Slope Operation Confirm that the blades rotate as indicated fo...

Page 37: ...e 8 Adjust Ground Speed for the terrain the type height and density of vegetation and the cutting height The mower shall not be operated without the skid shoes in place Recommended speed is between 2...

Page 38: ...to the Ditch On uneven areas prevent the blades from cutting into gravel or dirt by positioning a support wheel near the highest point 12 Rotate the Deck to Swing the Mower Away from Obstructions Rota...

Page 39: ...ts shortest length causing damage by pushing the PTO into the tractor or into the drivebox on the hitch arm or downward onto the PTO shaft breaking it off 14 Wing Cutting Angles Do not operate the win...

Page 40: ...cause uneven cutting height Replace with new Highline blades 5 Reduce the Travel Speed In tall wet or dense vegetation reduce the travel speed to handle the higher volume of material in the cutting ch...

Page 41: ...Section 4 Operating the Mower Page 4 8 This Page Left Blank...

Page 42: ...e classification GL 4 and GL 5 Low oil level may be an indicator that a seal is damaged and needs to be replaced Check that the gearbox vent 3 is in place and the poppet valve freely snaps in and out...

Page 43: ...2 on king pin 2 on hitch swivel PTO Lubricate 5 points on the PTO every 10 hours 1 point on each joint 1 point on each joint collar 1 point at the telescoping section Grease Hitch Points Single Point...

Page 44: ...ery 50 Hours Hitch Arm Lubricate 6 points on the hitch every 50 hours Universal Joint to Splitter Box on center section Lubricate 3 points every 50 hours Grease Hitch Arm Drive Shown Shields Removed 1...

Page 45: ...nt collar 1 point at the telescoping section Walking Beams Lubricate every 50 hours 2 front walking beams on castors 2 rear wheel carriers walking beams Every 100 Hours Hubs on spindles Lubricate all...

Page 46: ...up the mower The oil on the wing gearboxes can be changed with the wings raised 2 Remove the Blade Pan to gain access to the drain plug Use the Blade Pan Removing and Replacing procedures outlined in...

Page 47: ...ulic leaking or failure of any components 2 Remove the Center Section Blade Pan to gain access to the drain plug Use the Blade Pan Removing and Replacing procedures outlined in this Manual 3 The oil d...

Page 48: ...ose of the oil container at an appropriate oil recycling center Upper and Lower Hitch Gearbox Oil Change 1 The oil drain plugs 1 are located on the gearbox horizontal shaft casing 2 Remove the drain p...

Page 49: ...he clutch pack Loosen the nuts 2 until all are finger tight then tighten each one half a turn 4 Attach the implement to the tractor and the driveline to the tractor PTO 5 Turn the tractor on Engage th...

Page 50: ...off the splined shaft of the gearbox 3 Remove the spline connection clamp 2 4 Take the clutch to a work bench to replace the pressure plates 5 Remove the long bolts 4 on the outside of the housing tha...

Page 51: ...tion disc 4 2 Place the pressure plate 5 so that the flat surface rests on the friction disc the tabs on the plate must fall into the reliefs in the housing 3 Place the disc spring 6 so that the small...

Page 52: ...or failure of any components Note The blades can be replaced without having to remove the blade pan 1 Remove the Old Blades a For each blade line up the nut holding the blade with the socket hole 1 in...

Page 53: ...deck The trailing bent edge 2 should be up toward the bottom of the deck This creates an upward suction on the material b Align the bolt 1 into the slotted hole 2 in the pan c Slide the bolt into the...

Page 54: ...ure of any components 1 Removing the Blade Pan With Hub a Remove the three roll pins 1 that are securing the pan nut b Secure the driveline from turning c Use a 3 4 impact drive to remove the pan nut...

Page 55: ...are in good condition b Check the oil seal of the gearbox to ensure that it is not leaking c Ensure that the gearbox nuts are tight d Inspect the pan hub i The hub is fastened to the pan with 6 bolts...

Page 56: ...k i Check the condition of the underside of the deck and the ring around the hub area f Place keys on each of the keyways of the drive shaft i Tape the keys in place to temporarily hold them while the...

Page 57: ...he driveshaft and the hub i Use a sledge hammer to hit the pan in the order and locations shown in the figure j Tighten the hub nut using the 3 4 drive impact wrench k Re drive the hub onto the taper...

Page 58: ...e Mower Page 5 17 m Using a punch and hammer tighten the hub nut until the first available roll pin hole in the hub becomes visible n Install and set 3 roll pins 1 into the nut and hub Roll Pins Insta...

Page 59: ...nted 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 with laminated tires Transpo...

Page 60: ...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 Air Filled Tire Pressure Fill the tires to 30 psi 207 Kpa Trans...

Page 61: ...Section 5 Maintaining the Mower Page 5 20 This Page Left Blank...

Page 62: ...o 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 h...

Page 63: ...ing on a wood block 9 Remove the driveline from the tractor PTO shaft 10 Disconnect the safety chain from the tractor 11 Disconnect the hitch from the tractor Single Point Remove the hitch bolts lock...

Page 64: ...line in the support bracket 15 For single point connection wrap the safety chain through the drawbar connector and fasten to keep the connector off the ground 16 Change the oil in all the gear boxes S...

Page 65: ...Section 6 Storing the Mower Page 6 4 This Page Left Blank...

Page 66: ...Incorrect Blade for Rotation Use Correct Blade for Rotation Refer to Decal on Mower Deck for Rotation Blades Locked In a Fixed Position Clean Around Blade Check for Free Movement of Blade Damaged Bla...

Page 67: ...on Check gearboxes Improper Blade for Direction of Cut Mower Not Setup for the Primary Cutting Conditions Worn or broken blades Replace Blades with Highline parts Excessive clutch slippage Check clutc...

Page 68: ...ades not swinging Free blades so they swing on the blade bolt Blade Pan Bent or Damaged Replace as necessary Use Highline parts Mower not being operated at rated RPM Set tractor throttle for proper PT...

Page 69: ...t Slow down Do not exceed 15 mph 24 kmh Improper Mounting of tire Mount tire so that the curvature of the laminated sections lay with the ground Lug nuts incorrectly installed Place flat side of lug n...

Page 70: ...ound Increase cutting height Cutting too low in abrasive sandy or rocky conditions Increase cutting height Non Highline blades Replace Blades Use Highline parts Mower not being operated at rated RPM S...

Page 71: ...onged storage in damp conditions Inspect clutch lining Free up clutch Refer to Replacing the Clutch Friction Discs in the Maintaining the Mower Section Excessive Clutch Slippage Clutch discs worn or p...

Page 72: ...l Oil Leak Operating with grass or wire wrapped on shaft in seal area Check seal areas regularly and clean off material Worn seal Replace seal Use Highline parts Oil Seal incorrectly installed Replace...

Page 73: ...se Shock load Avoid solid objects Slip clutch seized causing driveline to receive high shock load Inspect clutch lining and replace Use Highline parts Twisted Slip clutch seized causing driveline to r...

Page 74: ...utting 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 Gearbox rating all gearboxes 250 hp rating 186 ki...

Page 75: ...Section 8 Specifications Page 8 2 This Page Left Blank...

Page 76: ...e top of the slope 2 Engage the selector valve to change the SCV from wing control to Gradient Control as needed to reduce the side force loads Engage the SCV Contract the control cylinders to move th...

Page 77: ...ions 2 3 If additional Gradient Control is needed the cylinder mount plate 1 can be moved to one side along the front mower tube This will cause the cylinders to move the castors more Move Mount Plate...

Page 78: ...arning alerts so that preventative action can be taken 1 Confirm that the sensors are securely installed in all the gearboxes and connected to the wiring harness 2 Check that all electrical connection...

Page 79: ...rature c Correct what is causing the high oil temperature in the gearbox 5 If the oil temperature of a gearbox continues to rise to an Extremely High Temperature the monitor will give a warning to Sto...

Page 80: ...e repaired or replaced at Highline s option without charge in the Ninety 90 days for commercial use from the date of initial purchase These repairs shall be performed by a Dealer that Highline has aut...

Page 81: ...hat 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 Highline Service Depar...

Page 82: ...d the Operator s Manual 4 I have read and understand thoroughly the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS found in the Safety Section of the Operator s Manual 5 I have read and understand the nature and extent of the Wa...

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