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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M
1/29/14
Table of Contents
Check Chain Installation (Optional)
Refer to Figure 1-8:
1.
Install lower end of check chain (#1) to inner hitch ear
using 3/4"-10 x 1 1/2" GR5 hex head bolts (#2), lock
washers (#3), and nuts (#4). Tighten securely.
2.
Install chain lugs (#5) on either side of tractor top link
mount using 1" Dia. pin for Category II and 1 1/4" for
Category III (pin not supplied).
3.
Cutting height is then set by placing proper chain link
in key slot (#5).
Front and Rear Safety Guard Options
!
DANGER
Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is
strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in
areas where people may be present.
!
WARNING
Not all objects will be stopped by safety guards. Therefore, use
extreme caution when cutting in areas where people may be
present. It is best to operate the cutter when no one is nearby.
Stop blade rotation if someone is within several hundred feet.
Front Safety Guard
Refer to Figure 1-9:
Install each segment of the front chain or rubber
guards (#1) with 1/2" -13 x 2 3/4" GR5 carriage bolts (#2)
and lock nuts (#3). Tighten all nuts and bolts to correct
torque. See "Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt
Sizes" on page 34.
Rear Chain Guard
Refer to Figure 1-10:
Install each segment of the rear chain guards (#1) as
shown with 1/2" -13 x 1 1/2" GR5 carriage bolts (#2), 1/2"
flat washers (#3), and 1/2" lock nuts (#4).Tighten all nuts
and bolts to correct torque. See "Torque Values Chart
for Common Bolt Sizes" on page 34.
IMPORTANT: If chainguards are used, be sure to
install them before installing the tail wheel.
Optional Check Chain Assembly
Figure 1-8
Front Guard (Chain Guard Shown)
Figure 1-9
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Rear Chain Guard
Figure 1-10
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