Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC(L)4710 & RCM(L)4710 Rotary Cutters 334-863M
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Unhook Rotary Cutter
on page 53 when storing
the cutter for long periods and at end of season.
2. If power take-off is engaged, reduce tractor engine
speed to an idle and then disengage power take-off.
3. Park cutter on a level, hard surface. Place tractor gear
selector in park or set park brake.
Refer to Figure 1-31:
4. Wait for blades to come to a complete stop, then raise
the cutter up and fold wing up to transport position.
5. Without relieving hydraulics, shut tractor off according
to
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
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.
6. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from transport pin (#2)
and remove the transport pin (#2) from storage
holes (#4).
Refer to Figure 1-32:
7.
Insert transport pin (#2) through wing lock hole (#3)
and secure it with hairpin cotter (#1).
Refer to Figure 1-33:
8. Move all stroke control flip spacers (#2) to the open
position.
9. Start tractor and lower cutter until front skid shoes are
resting on the ground or on solid, non-concrete
support blocks.
10. Without relieving hydraulics, shut tractor down
properly before dismounting according to
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Stay clear from underneath the cutter and directly behind
transport tires. The cutter could fall suddenly causing the
decks to lower and tires to roll back.
11. Close stroke control flip spacers as needed to
support wheels at this position.
12. Move cylinder lift levers back and forth to release all
hydraulic pressure at the couplers.
Transport Pin, Storage Position
Figure 1-31
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Transport Pin, Locked Position
Figure 1-32
Hydraulic Lift Cylinder and Stroke Control Flip Spacers
Figure 1-33
Hydraulic Couplers & Wire Harness Storage
Figure 1-34
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