Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC(L)4710 & RCM(L)4710 Rotary Cutters 334-863M
7/31/20
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Wing Axle - Turnbuckle
Figure 1-15
Wing Axle Turnbuckle Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-15:
1. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
2. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting
according to
3. Loosen jam nut (#2) on turnbuckle (#1) and adjust
until center of ball swivels are approximately 10 1/2"
apart. Do not tighten jam nut. Final adjustment will be
made later when leveling wing deck.
Unfold Wing
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Keep everyone out of the area where the wing deck will
unfold. The wing deck can fall suddenly.
•
Do not walk, stand, or allow anyone else in the area where
a raised wing will fall unless the wing is securely locked in
the raised position with its transport lock.
Refer to Figure 1-16:
1. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
2. Release any tension on transport lock pin (#2) by
raising wing up slightly.
3. Without relieving hydraulic pressure, shut tractor
down properly before dismounting according to
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NOTE:
The cutter is shipped with turnbuckle
attached and drawn all the way in as shown in
.
4. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from both the transport
pin (#2).
5. Pull transport pins (#2) from lock holes (#3) on wing
as shown.
Refer to Figure 1-17:
6. Store transport pin (#2) in storage hole (#4) as shown
and secure with hairpin cotter (#1).
7.
Return to the tractor, staying clear of unpinned wing.
a. For cutters equipped with a single-action fold
cylinder, restart tractor and place tractor control
lever for wing cylinder to float position. Return to
the cutter, staying clear of unpinned wing and
carefully position yourself on the center deck.
Manually push on the wing until it starts to fall on
its own. The wing should fall slowly as the
hydraulic line is engaged to control the fall. If it
does not fall on its own, then continue lowering
the wing with tractor hydraulics.
b. For cutters equipped with a dual-action fold
cylinder, restart tractor and lower wing with tractor
hydraulic control lever until wing is on the ground.
Transport Pin, Locked Position
Figure 1-16
Transport Pin, Storage Position
Figure 1-17
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