Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
7/30/20
RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M
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Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1. Remove and discard 1/2" hex whiz nuts (#3) and hex
head bolts (#2).
2. Rotate hitch (#1) down into pulling position as shown
in Figure 1-8.
Refer to Figure 1-8:
3. Instructions “a” & “b” below are for cutters equipped
with standard clevis or pintle hitch. Skip to step 4 if
assembling LP Performance, bar-tite, or ball hitch.
a. Attach clevis level rod (#1) to deck lug (#11) and
clevis hitch (#2) with clevis pins (#7), flat washers
(#5), and cotter pins (#6).
b. Secure cotter pins (#6) by bending one or more
legs of each cotter pin.
4. Attach hitch frame (#3) to leveling rods (#4) by
inserting clevis pins (#9) into leveling rod clevises
and hitch frame (#3) as shown. Secure clevis pins
with flat washers (#10) and cotter pins (#8).
5. Leveling rod adjustment will be made later. See
on page 30 for detailed
instructions.
Park Jack Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-9:
1. Attach park jack (#1) to jack mount (#3) and secure
with attached detent pin (#2).
2. If park jack is not vertical, adjust jack angle according
to
3. Adjust jack up or down until clevis hitch is at drawbar
height.
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.
Factory Shipped With Hitch Folded Up
Figure 1-7
Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-8
Parking Jack Assembly
Figure 1-9
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