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Section 2: Adjustments
8/15/12
RCR3596, RCRM3596, RCR3510 & RCRM3510 Rotary Cutters 312-517M
Table of Contents
Tailwheel Height Adjustment
Refer to Figure 2-5:
With Rotary Cutter lowered to nominal cutting height,
measure distance from end of front blade cutting tip to
ground and from end of rear blade cutting tip to ground.
The tailwheel must be adjusted up or down if the rear
blade tip is one of the following:
•
Same distance off the ground as the front blade.
•
Lower than the front blade.
•
More than 1" higher off the ground than the front blade.
Adjust tailwheel if cutting height is too high or too low.
1.
Use the tractors 3-Point hydraulic control to lift the
cutter such that the tailwheel clears the ground.
2.
Remove existing hardware; 1/2" -13 x 1 1/2" long
carriage bolt (#1) and 1/2" flange nut (#2).
3.
Adjust tailwheel up or down to the desired cutting
height by repositioning adjusting plate (#3) and
replacing the hardware.
4.
Tighten 1/2" flange nut (#2) to the correct torque.
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 41.
3-Point Cutter Height Adjustment
Figure 2-5
NOTE: The unit cuts most efficiently if front of cutter
is slightly lower than the back by not more than 1".
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