Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
8/22/23
RC4615 & RCM4615 Rotary Cutters 331-644M
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The main driveline (#5) is constant velocity type with pull-
collar for securing the driveline to the tractor shaft.
Refer to Figure 1-16:
1.
Remove hex whiz nuts (#4A), carriage bolts (#3), and
shipping bracket (#2). Discard shipping bracket.
2.
Slide driveline (#5) off end of shipping bracket (#1).
Set driveline aside for attaching to splitter box later.
3.
Reinsert carriage bolts (#3) and secure with hex whiz
nuts (#4A). Tighten whiz nuts to the correct torque.
4.
Remove hex whiz nuts (#4B), carriage bolts (#3), and
shipping bracket (#1). Discard shipping bracket.
5.
Reinsert carriage bolts (#3) and secure with hex whiz
nuts (#4B). Tighten whiz nuts to the correct torque.
Refer to Figure 1-17:
6.
Unsnap latches (#7) on both sides of gearbox
shield (#10) and remove gearbox shield.
7.
Remove and discard rubber shaft protector (#8) from
splitter gearbox shaft (#9).
8.
Remove locknuts (#1) and bolts (#2) from bolted
coupler end of driveline (#5).
9.
Insert bolted coupler end of driveline (#5) through
gearbox shield (#10).
10. Align bolt holes in driveline coupler with grooves in
gearbox input shaft.
11. Attach driveline (#5) to gearbox input shaft (#9) with
removed bolts (#2) and locknuts (#1). Tighten
locknuts to the correct torque.
12. Return gearbox shield (#10) to mounting plate (#4)
and secure with latches (#7).
13. Check safety chain (#3). Make sure it is latched to
mounting plate (#4) and gearbox shield (#10).
14. Rotate driveline hanger (#11) up and support
driveline (#5) on hanger. Final adjustments to hanger
will be made after tractor hook-up.
IMPORTANT:
The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to Lubrication
Points on page 50.
Remove Main Driveline from Cutter
Figure 1-16
Driveline Installation
Figure 1-17
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