Section 3: Operating Instructions
7/30/20
RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M
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Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 3-2
Transport Lock
The cutter wing will need to be raised and locked before
transporting on a roadway or servicing the deck
underside. If cutter wing is down, it will need to be raised
before transporting through narrow openings.
1. Disengage power take-off and wait for cutter blades
to come to a complete stop before raising the wing.
2. Raise cutter wing fully up with hydraulics.
3. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor
engine off, set park brake, remove switch key and
dismount from tractor.
4.
See Figure 3-2:
Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from
storage bracket (#2).
5.
See Figure 3-3:
Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3)
to cylinder pin (#4). Secure with hairpin cotter (#1).
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IMPORTANT:
Always disengage tractor’s power
take-off & wait for blades to come to a complete stop
before raising the wing to transport position. Wing
driveline, gearbox, and splitter gearbox can be
damaged if driveline is turning.
NOTE:
The wing is controlled with a hydraulic
folding cylinder. Be certain that the wing hydraulic
hose is properly attached to the tractor and is full of
oil before proceeding.
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 3-3
Transporting
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always raise wing and set transport lock before
transporting from one work site to another and before
traveling on public roadways. The wing can fall if not
secured with the transport lock..
•
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
•
When traveling on public roads, use LED lights, slow
moving vehicle sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate
devices to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. If implement blocks visibility of slow moving
vehicle sign, relocate sign so it is visible from the back at all
times. Always comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
•
Watch while making tight turns to ensure that the rear
tractor tires and lower 3-point arms do not make contact
with cutter hitch, driveline or deck. Keep lower 3-point
arms raised at all times when hitched to a pull-type cutter.
1. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. Maximum transport speed for
the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph.
DO NOT EXCEED
.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
3. Always raise wing and set transport lock before
traveling on public roadways.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely. Use
optional Light Kit to make yourself more visible on
roadways. Refer to
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
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