Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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RC4615 & RCM4615 Rotary Cutters 331-644M
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Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1.
Attach center deck lift cylinder hose to a tractor. See
Hydraulic Hook-up on page 20 for instructions.
2.
Raise cutter up with tractor control lever and remove
shipping bracket from center deck cylinder rod.
3.
After removal of shipping bracket, lower center deck
completely down.
4.
Hitch (#2) is shipped hinged up and bolted in place.
Remove and discard 1/2" hex whiz nuts (#4) and
1/2" bolts (#3).
5.
Rotate hitch down into pulling position as shown and
install left and right leveling rods (#1) to hitch
frame (#2) with 3/4" x 1 1/2" clevis pins (#6), 3/4" flat
washers (#5), and 1/8" x 1 1/4" cotter pins (#7).
6.
Bend legs of cotter pins to keep pins from falling out.
7.
Leveling rod adjustment will be made after cutter is
attached to the tractor. See
Park Jack Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1.
Install park jack (#9) to hitch frame and secure with
ball detent pin (#8).
2.
If park jack is not vertical, adjust jack angle according
to
3.
Adjust park jack (#9) until its base is firmly against
the ground.
Spring Hose Loop Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1.
Attach spring hose loop (#10) to A-frame hitch (#2)
with 3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 bolt (#11), flat washer (#12),
and hex flange locknut (#13).
2.
Rotate spring hose loop (#10) to face forward as
shown and tighten hex flange locknut (#13) to the
correct torque.
NOTE:
The center deck lift cylinder hose will need
to be attached to a tractor before the hitch on the
cutter can be rotated down for assembly.
Hitch and Jack Assembly
Figure 1-7
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.
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