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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC2512 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-725M
10/7/21
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Before You Start
Read and understand the operator’s manual for your
cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the
assembly and setup of your cutter.
It is best to go through the
above before assembling the cutter. Speed up your
assembly task and make the job safer by having all
needed parts and equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Reference
Have a forklift or loader with properly sized chains and safety
stands capable of lifting and supporting the equipment on hand.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the machine.
Operator’s
Manual
Double check to make sure all parts, fasteners
and pins are installed in the correct location to
lessen the chance of using a bolt incorrectly,
Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the
factory has been installed in the correct
location. Remember location of a part or
fastener if removed. Keep parts separated.
Operator’s
Manual
330-725M
Parts Manual
330-725P
Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are
tight and cotter pins are spread.
Operator’s
Manual
Make sure all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Make sure all safety labels are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged.
Make sure all red and amber reflectors are
correctly located and visible when machine is
in transport position.
Make sure all tires are inflated to the specified
psi air pressure and all wheel bolts and axle
nuts are tightened to the specified torque.
Tractor Requirements
Horsepower
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not use a tractor that is too small or too large. Small
tractors can be pushed around and flipped over. Large
tractors can damage the attached implement.
•
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine
proper weight requirements and maximum weight
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the range must not be used.
Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . 40-100 hp (30 to 75 kW)
Hitch Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draw Bar
Power Take-Off Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Electrical Outlet (see Figure 1-8 on page 20) . . . 7 pin
Hydraulic Outlets
The number of tractor hydraulic duplex outlets is
dependent upon how the Rotary Cutter is set-up.
•
One duplex outlet is required. (Factory standard)
•
Two duplex outlets are required if hydraulic Wing
Control Kit is purchased. See
•
Float position is highly recommended for the wings.
Drawbar Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Keep 8" (20 cm) vertical distance between top of drawbar
and center of tractor power take-off shaft and 14" (36 cm)
between center of drawbar hitch hole and end of tractor
power take-off shaft.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Power take-off and/or driveline damage may occur if
distances “A” and “B” are not properly maintained.
Power Take-Off to Drawbar Distance
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT:
Do use a power take-off adapter. It
can damage the power take-off drivetrain.
22273a
Power Take-Off Shaft
Ground Level
(36 cm)
B = 8" (20 cm)
C = 13" to 20"
(33 to 51 cm)
Drawbar
A = 14"
