Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N ) Rotary Cutter 334-437M
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9. Insert 1" x 6 1/2" GR5 hex bolt (#12) through swivel
clevis (#5) and pivot tube (#6). Secure bolt with
locknut (#13). Tighten locknut snugly to remove all
play.
Do Not
torque 1" locknut.
10. Lower park jack (#3) until hitch weight is supported
by the drawbar.
11. Remove park jack (#3) from hitch frame and attach it
to the left-hand wing storage base with detent
pin (#8). Make sure base is level with or lower than
the head especially after the wings are folded up. See
cover picture for correct positioning.
12. Attach hitch safety chain (#4) to tractor. Adjust length
to remove slack except what is necessary to permit
turning. Securely lock chain hook to the safety chain.
13. Continue with
Driveline Assembly
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death: Make certain driveline
yokes are securely fastened at each end. A loose yoke can work
free allowing the driveline to rotate uncontrollably causing
implement damage and bodily injury or death to anyone
The main driveline type is a constant velocity, with or
without overrunning clutch. Pull-collar and bolted
couplers are used to secure the main driveline to the
tractor and implement gearbox, respectively.
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.
6. Unsnap latches (#5) on both sides of gearbox
shield (#10) and remove shield.
IMPORTANT:
Protect park jack by storing it on the
IMPORTANT:
The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to
NOTE:
Wings must be lowered before removing the
driveline from its shipping location. See
Remove Main Driveline from Shipping Position
Figure 1-13
7.
Remove and discard rubber shaft protector (#7) from
splitter gearbox shaft (#8).
8. Remove locknuts (#1) and bolts (#2) from bolted
coupler end of driveline (#9).
9. Insert bolted coupler end of driveline (#9) through
gearbox shield (#10) and attach to gearbox input
shaft (#8) with removed bolts (#2) and locknuts (#1).
Tighten locknuts to the correct torque. See
Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes”
10. Collapse driveline (#9) by pushing tractor end of
driveline toward splitter gearbox.
11. Rotate driveline hanger (#11) up and support
driveline (#9) on hanger. Final adjustments to hanger
will be made later after tractor hook-up.
12. Return gearbox shield (#10) to mounting plate (#4)
and secure with latches (#5).
13. Check safety chain (#3). Make sure it is latched to
mounting plate (#4) and gearbox shield (#10).
Driveline Assembly and Tractor Hook-up
Figure 1-14
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